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18
18
24
63
81
82
85
88
88
88
90
92
94
96
statement oF the ChaiRman oF the
boaRd oF management
Business Model
Management System
Research and Development
Combined management RepoRt
General Information on the BMW Group
18
20
23
Report on Economic Position
24
24
27
29
47
Overall Assessment by Management
General and Sector-specific Environment
Financial and Non-financial Performance Indicators
Review of Operations
Results of Operations, Financial Position and
Net Assets
Events after the End of the Reporting Period
Outlook
Risks Report
Report on Opportunities
62
Report on Outlook, Risks and Opportunities
63
68
77
Internal Control System and Risk Management System
Relevant for the Consolidated Financial Reporting Process
Disclosures Relevant forTakeovers
BMW Stock and Capital Market in 2013
gRoup FinanCial statements
Income Statements for Group and Segments
Statement of Comprehensive Income for Group
Balance Sheets for Group and Segments
Cash Flow Statements for Group and Segments
Group Statement of Changes in Equity
Notes to the Group Financial Statements
96
114
121
122
145
161
Accounting Principles and Policies
Notes to the Income Statement
Notes to the Statement of
Comprehensive Income
Notes to the Balance Sheet
Other Disclosures
Segment Information
166
166
167
168
169
172
174
179
180
185
statement on CoRpoRate goveRnanCe (§ 289 a hgb)
(Part of the Combined Management Report)
Information on the Company’s Governing Constitution
Declaration of the Board of Management
and of the Supervisory Board pursuant to § 161 AktG
Members of the Board of Management
Members of the Supervisory Board
Composition and Work Procedures of the Board of
Management of BMW AG and its Committees
Composition and Work Procedures of the Supervisory Board
of BMW AG and its Committees
Information on Corporate Governance
Practices Applied beyond Mandatory Requirements
Compliance in the BMW Group
Compensation Report
194
Responsibility Statement by the
Company’s Legal Representatives
195
Auditor’s Report
196
196
198
200
202
204
205
otheR inFoRmation
BMW Group Ten-year Comparison
BMW Group Locations
Glossary
Index
Financial Calendar
Contacts
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BMW Group in figures
Automotive segment
Sales volume
BMW 1
MINI
Rolls-Royce
Total
Production volume
BMW 2
MINI
Rolls-Royce
Total
Motorcycles segment
Sales volume3
BMW
Production volume4
BMW
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Change in %
1,068,770
1,224,280
1,380,384
1,540,085
1,655,138
216,538
1,002
234,175
2,711
285,060
3,538
301,526
3,575
305,030
3,630
1,286,310
1,461,166
1,668,982
1,845,186
1,963,798
1,043,829
1,236,989
1,440,315
1,547,057
1,699,835
213,670
918
241,043
3,221
294,120
3,725
311,490
3,279
303,177
3,354
1,258,417
1,481,253
1,738,160
1,861,826
2,006,366
7.5
1.2
1.5
6.4
9.9
– 2.7
2.3
7.8
87,306
98,047
104,286
106,358
115,215
8.3
82,631
99,236
110,360
113,811
110,127
– 3.2
Financial Services segment
New contracts with retail customers
1,015,833
1,083,154
1,196,610
1,341,296
1,471,385
Workforce at end of year 5
BMW Group
96,230
95,453
100,306
105,876
110,351
9.7
4.2
1 Including automobiles from the joint venture BMW Brilliance (2009: 43,702 units, 2010: 53,701 units, 2011: 94,400 units, 2012: 141,165 units, 2013: 198,542 units).
2 Including automobiles from the joint venture BMW Brilliance (2009: 35,952 units, 2010: 55,588 units, 2011: 98,241 units, 2012: 150,052 units, 2013: 214,920 units).
3 Excluding Husqvarna, sales volume up to 2013: 59,776 units.
4 Excluding Husqvarna, production up to 2013: 59,426 units.
5 Figures exclude suspended contracts of employment, employees in the non-work phases of pre-retirement part-time arrangements and low income earners.
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BMW Group in figures
Financial figures
in € million
Capital expenditure
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Change in %
3,471
3,263
3,692
5,240
6,687
27.6
Depreciation and amortisation
3,600
3,682
3,646
3,541
3,739
Operating cash flow 1
4,921
8,149
8,110
9,167
9,450
Revenues
Automotive
Motorcycles
Financial Services
Other Entities
Eliminations
50,681
43,737
1,069
15,798
3
60,477
54,137
1,304
16,617
4
68,821
63,229
1,436
17,510
5
76,848
70,208
1,490
19,550
5
76,058
70,629
1,504
19,874
6
– 9,926
– 11,585
– 13,359
– 14,405
– 15,955
Profit before financial result (EBIT)
Automotive
Motorcycles
Financial Services
Other Entities
Eliminations
Profit before tax
Automotive
Motorcycles
Financial Services
Other Entities
Eliminations
Income taxes
Net profit
Earnings per share3 in €
289
– 265
19
355
30
150
413
– 588
11
365
51
574
– 203
210
5,111
4,355
71
1,201
– 41
– 475
4,853
3,887
65
1,214
45
– 358
8,018
7,477
45
1,763
– 19
– 1,248
7,383
6,823
41
1,790
– 168
– 1,103
– 1,610
3,243
– 2,476
4,907
0.31 / 0.33
4.93 / 4.95
7.45 / 7.47
8,2752
7,5992
9
1,558
58
– 949
7,8032
7,1702
6
1,561
32
– 937
– 2,6922
5,1112
7.752 / 7.772
7,986
6,657
79
1,643
44
– 437
7,913
6,561
76
1,639
164
– 527
– 2,573
5,340
5.6
3.1
– 1.0
0.6
0.9
1.7
20.0
– 10.8
– 3.5
– 12.4
–
5.5
– 24.1
54.0
1.4
– 8.5
–
5.0
–
43.8
4.4
4.5
1 Cash inflow from operating activities of the Automotive segment.
2 Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the revised version of IAS 19, see note 7.
3 Common / preferred stock. In computing earnings per share of preferred stock, earnings to cover the additional dividend of € 0.02 per share of preferred stock are spread over the
quarters of the corresponding financial year.
8.10 / 8.12
4.5 / 4.5
5
BMW Group in figures
Sales volume of automobiles*
in thousand units
1,900
1,800
1,700
1,600
1,500
1,400
1,300
Revenues
in € billion
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
09
10
11
12
13
09
10
11
12
13
1,286.3 1,461.2 1,669.0 1,845.2 1,963.8
50.7
60.5
68.8
76.8
76.1
* Includes cars manufactured by the BMW Brilliance joint venture.
Profit before financial result
in € million
Profit before tax
in € million
8,400
7,200
6,000
4,800
3,600
2,400
1,200
8,400
7,200
6,000
4,800
3,600
2,400
1,200
09
10
11
12
13
09
10
11
12
13
289
5,111
8,018
8,275* 7,986
413
4,853
7,383
7,803* 7,913
* Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the revised version of IAS 19,
see note 7.
* Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the revised version of IAS 19,
see note 7.
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Joachim Milberg
Chairman of the Supervisory Board
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Dear Shareholders and Shareholder Representatives,
The BMW Group has again fared extremely well over the past financial year. Throughout the twelve-
month period, we diligently supervised the Board of Management’s running of the business and, in joint
consultations, supported it in an advisory capacity. Our work within the Supervisory Board and in con-
junction with the Board of Management was conducted openly, constructively and in a spirit of trust.
Main emphases of the Supervisory Board’s monitoring and advisory activities In a total of five meet-
ings, we deliberated on the BMW Group’s current situation. Other matters at the forefront of our consulta-
tions were corporate strategy and planning for the BMW Group as a whole, the strategy being pursued for the
Financial Services segment in particular, risk management and levels of risk provision. Decisions were also
taken with respect to the composition and compensation of the Board of Management and an examination
of corporate governance within the enterprise was carried out. In 2013 we paid particular attention to the
progress being made in the field of electromobility and to the efforts expended and the challenges arising for
the BMW Group regarding the necessity to continue to reduce emissions.
We carefully monitored the performance of the BMW Group and were regularly kept informed of sales
performance, workforce developments and other significant matters, both at scheduled meetings and at
other times as the need arose. Moreover, the Chairman of the Board of Management, Dr Reithofer, informed
me directly about major business transactions and projects. In addition to scheduled meetings, Dr Kley, the
Chairman of the Supervisory Board’s Audit Committee, and Dr Eichiner, the Board of Management member
responsible for Finance and Financial Reporting, remained in direct contact at other times.
In its regular reports on the financial condition of the Group, the Board of Management presented its
assessment of economic developments in important regions of the world, commented on sales volume and
competitive issues within the Automotive and Motorcycles segments and highlighted fluctuations in the
size of the workforce. We were also kept informed of the performance of the Financial Services segment,
including new retail business volumes, the size of the contract portfolio with dealers and retail customers,
total business volume and the development of vehicle residual values on major markets.
The business status reports provided by the Board of Management also dealt with important ongoing
activities and projects, such as the current status of the realigned strategy adopted for BMW Motorrad as well
as the progress of cooperation discussions and projects with Toyota. The Supervisory Board was also informed
of any temporary delays affecting spare parts supplies during the summer and deliberated on causes and
countermeasures required.
One of the Supervisory Board meetings was held at the BMW site in Berlin, where we visited BMW Motorrad’s
production facilities. The Board of Management and local management representatives took this opportunity
to present their vision of the new strategic direction of the motorcycle line of business, with its focus on the
premium segment. As well as receiving an insight into new product concepts, we were also informed of the
range of measures currently being implemented in the fields of production, sales and marketing, aimed at
attracting new motorcycle customer groups and making inroads on emerging markets with appropriate
products.
We looked at the regulatory situation on the world’s major markets, particularly in the EU, China, USA and
Japan, both for vehicles powered by combustion engines and those with alternative drive systems. The Board
of Management elucidated numerous options for achieving further reductions in carbon emission levels for
conventional vehicles and the genuine benefits that can be generated by expanding electromobility products
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and services in various markets. Future emission targets currently being mulled over by policymakers, the
various proposals put forward in this context and their likely impact on the BMW Group as a premium manu-
facturer and on the competitive situation were also discussed with the Board of Management.
We devoted considerable time to deliberating on the expectations and needs of customers with respect to
electric mobility. In this context, we gave careful consideration to the production and marketing concepts for
the BMW i3, including complementary services and measures, such as the BMW Battery Certificate or Range
Extender, both of which have been developed to meet specific customer requirements.
At one two-day meeting of the Supervisory Board, corporate and product strategies were considered, the
Long-term Business Forecast examined and time set aside for a detailed look at a range of salient technical
and marketing topics.
During the first part of the meeting we again discussed with the Board of Management the findings of
its annual review of the Group’s Strategy Number ONE, including various potential risk scenarios. The
Board of Management reported on the distribution of sales volume and added value, focusing in particular
on the latest status of projects in China and on plans for building further production sites in Brazil, Russia
and the NAFTA region.
In conjunction with vehicle presentations, Supervisory Board members also had the opportunity to
test-drive a number of BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce vehicles, including the BMW i3 and BMW i8. Presenta-
tions were also made by senior department heads on selected marketing and technical topics related to
electromobility.
After concluding the Annual Strategy Review, the second part of the meeting included an in-depth dis-
cussion of the long-term business forecast drawn up by the Board of Management for the years from 2014 to
2019 and, after thorough examination and deliberation, we gave the required approval. We remain firm in
our conviction that the strategic direction set by the Board of Management for the BMW Group is robust and
sustainable.
The Board of Management reported to us on the performance and strategy of the Financial Services
segment, explaining the principal aspects of its internal management and organisation. We deliberated on
the role the segment plays within the Group, including a discussion of the impact of increasing regulation
in the financial sector.
We also thoroughly examined the Annual Budget for the financial year 2014, which was presented by the
Board of Management in November 2013. We fully support the focus being placed on growth and quality of
earnings.
We were also briefed in detail by the Board of Management on the results of regional customer surveys
relating to product quality, the perception of quality and the acceptance of concepts. The assurance and
improvement of quality processes and measures were explained to us and we were also afforded an interest-
ing insight into regional and cultural differences in customer expectations. In all cases, the Board of Manage-
ment emphasised its aspiration to maintain the highest level of quality.
The Supervisory Board and the Board of Management jointly addressed the topic of corporate governance
within the BMW Group on several occasions in 2013. Following the amendment to the variable component
of Supervisory Board compensation by the Annual General Meeting in May 2013, the remuneration structure
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now complies with all relevant recommendations of the German Government Corporate Governance Code
Commission. In the most recent Declaration of Compliance, which was issued in December 2013, the
Board of Management and the Supervisory Board resolved that the BMW Group should comply with the
recommendations of the German Government Corporate Governance Code Commission published on
15 June 2013 (Code version; 15 May 2013), without exception and with effect from the applicable date.
Again in 2013, in both the Personnel Committee and the full Supervisory Board we examined both the
structure and the amount of the compensation that Board of Management members receive. In order to vali-
date the suitability of the system and the appropriateness of results, we reviewed the comparable trends for
business performance and Board of Management compensation on a multi-year basis. We also gave general
consideration to the development of the remuneration of executive managers and employees of BMW AG
within Germany over the course of time. Moreover, we sought the expertise of an external compensation
consultant, independent of both Company and Board of Management, and evaluated compensation studies
for the DAX. To accommodate the desire for a consistent remuneration model throughout the Group, the
Personnel Committee also made enquiries into the structure of management remuneration and the status
of any planned changes to that structure. Relevant points were discussed by the full Supervisory Board,
where, after deliberation, it was decided that a fundamental change to the Board of Management compensa-
tion system is not required.
Pension entitlements were also reviewed. Based on a proposal put forward by the Personnel Committee,
and after discussion with an independent compensation consultant, with effect from the financial year
2013 we resolved to increase the extent to which contributions for Board of Management members are stag-
gered. Future calculations will be based on the length of service on the board as well as previous activities
and individual amounts will be increased to take account of benchmark developments in the DAX. For these
purposes, we considered the estimated impact on compensation as a whole and on the probable future level
of pensions.
In the course of implementing the recommendations of the German Government Corporate Governance
Code Commission, we set caps for the individual components and the total amount of compensation for
Board of Management members with effect from the financial year 2014. The target compensation levels for
Board of Management members remain unchanged. The employment contracts of current Board of Manage-
ment members were amended, with the agreement of those members, with effect from 1 January 2014.
Detailed information with respect to Board of Management compensation, including a summary of remunera-
tion caps, is shown in the Compensation Report.
In conjunction with the joint examination of corporate governance, the Board of Management informed
us (both in the Personnel Committee and in the full Supervisory Board) on the status of implementation of
the diversity concept throughout the BMW Group, a concept which is not merely restricted to a focus on gen-
der, but which is aimed at promoting diversity in other areas, particularly in terms of cultural diversity and
the international character of the workforce. In this context, the Board of Management informed us regarding
the percentage of women occupying management positions and changes thereto, in particular at senior
management level and executive level below the Board of Management, as well as the planned measures to
increase this percentage.
With regard to its own composition, based on a detailed composition profile, the Supervisory Board
decided upon specific appointment goals in 2010, which are discussed in detail in the Corporate Governance
Report. These appointment goals were not changed in 2013. No conflicts of interest arose during the year
under report on the part of members of either of the boards. Significant transactions with Supervisory
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Board members and other related parties as defined by IAS 24, including close relatives and intermediary
entities, are examined on a quarterly basis.
We endeavour to assess and continuously improve the efficiency of the work performed by the Super visory
Board and its committees. The Chairman of the Audit Committee and myself are therefore always glad to
receive comments and suggestions for improvement from Supervisory Board members. The formal examina-
tion of the Supervisory Board’s efficiency is also treated once each year as a separate agenda point for dis-
cussion, for which preparations are made with the aid of a questionnaire.
Each of the five Supervisory Board meetings in 2013 was attended on average by over 95 % of its mem-
bers, a fact that can be tied in to the analysis of attendance fees for individual members, as disclosed in
the Compensation Report. No member of the Supervisory Board was absent at more than two meetings
during their period of office. Presiding Board and committee meetings were fully attended in the vast
majority of cases.
Description of Presiding Board activities and committee work In order to work more efficiently and
prepare complex issues and decisions with greater thoroughness, the Supervisory Board has established a
Presiding Board and several committees. A description of the duties, composition and work procedures of
these committees is provided in the Corporate Governance Report.
The relevant committee chairpersons provided timely and comprehensive accounts of the work of the
Presiding Board and committees and I personally brought the representatives of the shareholders up to date
about the work of the Nomination Committee.
In a total of four meetings, the Presiding Board focused mainly on preparing topics for the meetings of
the full Supervisory Board, unless this fell under the remit of one of the committees. Complex issues, such as
the Long-term Business Forecast and the Annual Strategic Review, were dealt with on the basis of written
and oral reports provided by Board of Management members and senior department heads. The Head of
Financial Services, for instance, reported to us on segment strategy, business developments, credit risks
and leasing vehicle residual value risks as well as providing us with detailed information on the current status
of various strategic projects. The Presiding Board selected further topics of discussion for Supervisory Board
meetings and made suggestions to the Board of Management regarding items to be included in its reports to
the full Supervisory Board.
The Audit Committee held four meetings and three telephone conference calls during 2013. The Interim
Financial Reports were discussed with the Board of Management in those telephone conference calls, prior
to their publication. Representatives of the external auditors were present during the telephone conference
call held to present the Interim Financial Report for the six-month period ended 30 June 2013. The report
had been subjected to review by the external auditors.
The Audit Committee meeting held in spring 2013 was primarily dedicated to preparing the Supervisory
Board meeting at which the financial statements were examined. Prior to proposing KPMG AG Wirt schafts-
prüfungs gesellschaft for election as Company and Group auditor at the 2013 Annual General Meeting, we
obtained a Declaration of Independence from KPMG.
The Audit Committee also considered the scope and composition of non-audit services, including tax
advisory services provided by KPMG entities to the BMW Group. There were no indications of conflicts of
interest, grounds for exclusion or lack of independence on the part of the auditor.
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The fee proposals for the audit of the year-end Company and Group Financial Statements 2013 and the
review of the six-month Interim Financial Report were deemed appropriate by the Audit Committee. Sub-
sequent to the Annual General Meeting 2013, the Audit Committee therefore appointed KPMG AG for the
relevant engagements and, with due consideration to the suggestions made by the full Supervisory Board,
specified audit focus areas, which, in 2013, included the measurement of warranty and pension provisions
as well as the recognition of development costs incurred in conjunction with cooperation agreements.
The Head of Group Financial Reporting reported to the Audit Committee on risk management processes
in place throughout the BMW Group, including an in-depth description of the internal control system (ICS)
underlying financial reporting. The procedures for determining the degree of maturity of a unit’s ICS were ex-
plained on an illustrative basis for a plant, a sales company and a financial services company.
The Chairman of the BMW Group Compliance Committee reported to the Audit Committee on the cur-
rent compliance situation, which, as in the previous year, was deemed satisfactory overall. None of the in-
formation received relating to potential non-compliance or actual incidences of non-compliance identified in
specific cases give any indication of serious or systematic non-compliance with applicable requirements.
The Head of Group Internal Audit reported to us in the Audit Committee on the significant findings of
audits conducted by Group Internal Audit, on both the industrial and financial services sides of the business,
and put forward suggested recommendations for improvement.
We concurred in the Audit Committee with the decision of the Board of Management to raise the Com-
pany’s share capital in accordance with § 4 (5) of the Articles of Incorporation (Authorised Capital 2009) by
€265,570 and to issue a corresponding number of new non-voting bearer shares of preferred stock, each with
a par value of € 1, at favourable conditions to employees.
The Personnel Committee convened four times during the financial year 2013.
In preparation of the full Supervisory Board’s meetings, we reviewed the structure and appropriateness
of Board of Management compensation, including pension entitlements. We also worked on proposals to
increase the extent to which pension contributions for Board of Management members are staggered and to
implement the latest recommendations of the German Government Corporate Governance Code Commis-
sion relating to compensation and / or changes in employment contracts. In one case, we also gave our approval
for a member of the Board of Management to accept the mandate for membership of the supervisory board
of a non-BMW Group entity.
The Nomination Committee convened twice during the financial year 2013. At these meetings, we de-
liberated on medium and long-term successor planning for the shareholders’ representatives on the Super-
visory Board and considered proposals for candidates for the Supervisory Board elections at the 2013 and
2014 Annual General Meetings, taking the composition objectives stipulated for the Supervisory Board into
due account.
The statutory Mediation Committee (§ 27 (3)) of the Law on Worker Participation) was not required to be
convened during the financial year 2013.
Composition and organisation of the Board of Management It was with much regret, but also with a great
deal of respect and understanding, that we accepted the decision taken by Frank-Peter Arndt to step down
from his position as Board of Management member responsible for Production with effect from 31 March 2013
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for reasons of health. We expressed our deep appreciation to Mr Arndt for his many years of committed and
conscientious service and for the personal contribution he made to the success of the BMW Group. Details of
the arrangements put in place for Mr Arndt following the termination of his board activities are provided in
the Compensation Report.
In conjunction with a reassignment of responsibilities within the Board of Management with effect from
1 April 2013, responsibility for Production was entrusted to Harald Krüger, who had been in charge of the
MINI, BMW Motorrad, Rolls-Royce and BMW Group Aftersales division since its creation in 2012. With effect
from 1 April 2013, the Supervisory Board appointed Peter Schwarzenbauer as member of the Board of Manage-
ment. With many years of management experience in the premium segment of the automobile industry
behind him, Mr Schwarzenbauer took over responsibility for the MINI, BMW Motorrad, Rolls-Royce, After-
sales BMW Group division from Mr Krüger as part of the reallocation of responsibilities within the Board
of Management. The appointment of one member of the Board of Management was renewed by the Super-
visory Board.
Composition of the Supervisory Board, the Presiding Board and Supervisory Board Committees Fol-
lowing the resignation of Oliver Zipse as executive staff representative on the Supervisory Board with effect
from 31 March 2013, in order to take up a new management position within the BMW Group, the District
Court of Munich – based on a proposal made by executive staff – appointed Dr Markus Schramm (Head of
Aftersales Business Management and Mobility Services BMW Group) as executive staff representative on
the Supervisory Board for the remaining term of office. Maria Schmidt retired on 30 June 2013 and therefore
ceased to be a member of the Supervisory Board. The Supervisory Board thanked the members leaving office
for their constructive work within the Supervisory Board. The District Court of Munich appointed Brigitte
Rödig as employee representative on the Supervisory Board to replace Maria Schmidt for the remaining term
of office. Following these changes, the proportion of women in the Supervisory Board remains at 20 %.
Following my own re-election to the Supervisory Board at the Annual General Meeting 2013, the Super-
visory Board again decided to elect me as its Chairman and member of the Audit Committee. In accordance
with the relevant terms of reference, I remained Chairman of the Personnel and Nomination Committees.
Following his re-election to the Supervisory Board, Dr Kley was again elected as the 4th Deputy Chairman
of the Supervisory Board, as member of the Personnel and Nomination Committees and also Chairman of
the Audit Committee. The Corporate Governance Report includes an overview of the composition of the
Supervisory Board and its committees.
Examination of financial statements and the profit distribution proposal KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungs-
gesellschaft conducted a review of the abridged Interim Group Financial Statements and Interim Group
Management Report for the six-month period ended 30 June 2013. The results of the review were also reported
orally to the Audit Committee. No issues were identified that might indicate that the abridged Interim
Group Financial Statements and Interim Group Management Report had not been prepared, in all material
respects, in accordance with the applicable provisions.
The Group and Company Financial Statements of Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft for the
year ended 31 December 2013 and the Combined Management Report – as authorised for issue by the Board
of Management on 20 February 2014 – were audited by KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft and
given an unqualified audit opinion.
The Financial Statements and the Combined Management Report, the long-form audit reports of the
external auditors and the Board of Management’s profit distribution proposal were made available to all
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members of the Supervisory Board in a timely manner. At the meeting held on 5 March 2014, these docu-
ments were examined and discussed in detail by the Audit Committee. The Supervisory Board subsequently
examined these documents at its meeting on 13 March 2014, after hearing the committee chairman’s report
on the meeting of the Audit Committee. In both meetings, the Board of Management gave a detailed expla-
nation of the financial reports it had prepared. Representatives of KPMG attended both meetings, reported
on significant findings and answered any additional questions raised by the members of the Supervisory
Board. They also confirmed that the risk management system established by the Board of Management is
capable of identifying any events or developments that might impair the going-concern status of the Com-
pany and that no material weaknesses in the internal control system and risk management system were
found with regard to the financial reporting process. Similarly, they confirmed that they had not identified
any facts in the course of their audit work that were inconsistent with the contents of the Declaration of
Compliance issued jointly by the two boards.
Based on thorough examination by the Audit Committee and the full Supervisory Board, we concurred
with the results of the external audit. In accordance with the conclusion reached after the examination by
the Audit Committee and Supervisory Board, no objections were raised. The Group and Company Financial
Statements of Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft for the financial year 2013 prepared by the
Board of Management were approved at the Supervisory Meeting held on 13 March 2014. The separate finan-
cial statements have therefore been adopted.
Both in the Audit Committee and in the full Supervisory Board, we examined the proposal of the Board
of Management to use the unappropriated profit to pay a dividend of € 2.60 per share of common stock and
€ 2.62 per share of non-voting preferred stock. Taking account of the financial condition of the BMW Group,
we consider the proposal appropriate and concur with it.
Expression of appreciation by the Supervisory Board We are well aware that the motivation of our em-
ployees and their strong sense of identification with the BMW Group are key factors for its success and future
prospects. We wish to express our appreciation to the members of the Board of Management and the entire
workforce worldwide for their hard work and valuable contribution towards the successful financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 2013.
Munich, 13 March 2014
On behalf of the Supervisory Board
Joachim Milberg
Chairman of the Supervisory Board
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Norbert Reithofer
Chairman of the Board of Management
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Dear Shareholders,
Our vision at the BMW Group focuses on long-term thinking, successfully charting our own course and
leading the way for our industry.
Four straight record years for the BMW Group. For years, we have stood at the pinnacle of the world’s
automotive premium segment. Even during the 2008 / 2009 global financial and economic crisis, we reported
a profit and paid a dividend. Since then, the BMW Group has enjoyed four consecutive record years. Investors
in our Company can look forward to long-term value enhancement and our shareholders can rely on us to
achieve profitable growth – even in the face of high volatility and challenges in our business environment. For
this reason, we continue to invest in our future, in all areas of individual mobility. For us as a premium manu-
facturer, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit are key towards growing and creating new trends.
2013 financial year – the success continues. Our vehicles are more desirable than ever: we delivered
more than 1.96 million BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce cars to customers in 2013, exceeding the previous year’s
record by 6.4 %. Individually, our three automobile brands also posted record sales, with more than 1.65 mil-
lion BMW, over 305,000 MINI and exactly 3,630 Rolls-Royce motor cars sold. We offer customers a full
spectrum of premium products – from MINI in the small car segment to Rolls-Royce in the ultra-luxury class.
Our core BMW brand represents sheer driving pleasure: the BMW 3 Series, 5 Series and 6 Series models
and the BMW X1 are all leaders in their respective segments. The BMW brand also comprises efficient high-per-
formance models from BMW M and the particularly sustainable vehicles of the BMW i family, with the
BMW i3 and, from 2014, the BMW i8.
BMW Motorrad, which celebrated its 90th anniversary last year, delivered more than 115,200 motorcycles
to customers. In the shrinking market segment above 500 cc, BMW Motorrad defied the trend, posting sig-
nificant growth and beating the previous year’s sales by 8.3 per cent. The Financial Services segment, with
operations in more than 50 countries, also continues to grow and made a significant contribution to our sales
and earnings in 2013.
Valuable premium brands and desirable products and services are the foundation for our business success.
Group profit before tax increased by 1.4 % to around € 7.9 billion in 2013, reaching the same level as our 2012
record year, as forecast. Net profit rose by 4.5 % to more than € 5.3 billion.
These results reflect the day-to-day performance, know-how and personal commitment of our employees
worldwide. All of us at the BMW Group share a passion for mobility. We identify with our Company and its
products. All business areas performed well in 2013. On behalf of the Board of Management, I would like to
thank all our employees for their dedication. I would also like to express our sincere gratitude to our retail
organisation, suppliers and partners, who all contribute to the success of the BMW Group.
Balanced growth a key ingredient for success. Our Company has its roots in Munich and in Germany.
But, today, the BMW Group is a global company that sells its products in more than 140 countries. Our
vehicles are produced at 28 locations in 13 countries. At all our locations, we take our corporate responsibility
seriously.
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We target balanced growth in the three main economic regions of the world. Thanks to our highly flexible
production network, we are able to avoid overdependence on any one region and offset market fluctuations.
The flexibility of our production network allows us to quickly adapt to changing external circumstances.
In 2013, our sales were evenly distributed between the three main economic regions of Europe, Asia
and the Americas. Gains in the Americas and Asia compensated for weak markets in a number of Euro-
pean countries. In 2013, our two largest single markets, China and the US, accounted for around 20 and
19 %, respectively, of total Group sales, followed by our domestic market of Germany with around 13 % of
sales.
When growth markets shift, it is imperative to strengthen our global presence. Since our production follows
the market, we currently produce more than 45 % of our vehicles outside of Germany. At the same time,
more and more countries are recognising the economic importance of a locally based automotive industry as
a driving force for growth and employment. In late 2013, we laid the foundation stone of a new plant in the
growth market of Brazil.
Entering into e-mobility: we deliver on our promises. The BMW Group confirmed its position as the
pacesetter for future mobility in 2013. In late July, the series model of the BMW i3 made its world debut simul-
taneously in New York, London, Beijing and Munich. This innovative vehicle was specially designed for
electric mobility and has been well-received by the media worldwide. Customer demand is far exceeding our
expectations.
With the BMW i3, we have adopted a totally new approach to automobile manufacturing, employing new
and especially sustainable production processes. This is the first time an entire passenger compartment made
of carbon-fibre-reinforced plastics (CFRP) has been mass-produced. E-mobility is realised throughout our
competence network with locations in Leipzig, Dingolfing, Landshut, Wackersdorf and Moses Lake, USA.
The BMW i3 comes with our comprehensive 360°ELECTRIC service package to ensure that everyday
electric driving is easy and convenient for customers – through recharging at home, for example.
This will be followed in 2014 by the second model from the BMW i family, the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid
sports car.
Step by step towards our vision for 2020. Our vision for the year 2020 is to be the leading provider of
premium products and premium services for individual mobility.
One thing is certain: the Company is already more than just a car manufacturer. Attractive mobility
services and digital connectivity also play an increasingly important role. With the realignment of its BMW
ConnectedDrive services, BMW is expanding its position as the leading provider of Internet-based in-car
services, focusing on driver assistance systems with comfort and safety functions, as well as infotainment
and mobility services.
For more and more people worldwide, a vehicle is indispensable and desirable at the same time. That is
precisely why it is so essential to adapt individual mobility to present and future demands, as well as different
customer needs. To do this, we think far beyond the car simply as a means of transport.
To us, being the leading premium supplier also means being a leader in the field of sustainability. In every
project, we consider environmental and social factors, as well as economic aspects, in our decision-making
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processes. Sustainable development is an investment in our future competitiveness. We have therefore set
ourselves ambitious targets for 2020 in the relevant areas, namely products and services, production and
value creation, and employees and society. Two examples: first, we aim to reduce resource consumption per
vehicle produced by 45 % from 2006 levels by 2020. Second – also by 2020 – we aim to halve the CO2 emis-
sions of our European new vehicle fleet from 1995 levels. These currently stand at 133 g / km, but our cus-
tomers today can already choose between 39 models with emissions of less than 120 g CO2 / km.
In the same way that we earned a competitive edge with Efficient Dynamics, we are now, once again, in-
vesting in our future. This applies equally to new models and vehicle concepts, alternative drive technologies,
new locations, mobility services and new business fields. Our research and development expenditure
therefore increased to around € 4.8 billion in 2013. Our financial strength allows us the necessary room to do
this. In this way, we are laying the foundations today for our future success.
People shape our future – our strength lies in diversity. It is part of our philosophy as an attractive em-
ployer to invest continuously in developing the skills of our employees. In the past seven years alone, we have
invested approximately € 1.5 billion in training. Welcoming diverse, complementary talents on board is
a further priority for us – because mirroring the diversity of our customers within the Company is another
way of optimising customer care. The actions we take together are rooted in our tradition and our culture of
cohesion. That is what makes the BMW Group so strong and unique.
Being a leader in the premium segment is about more than just good business results. As a global com-
pany in a changing world, it is both a challenge and a source of motivation for us to strive for long-term
success and profitability, to strike out independently in new directions and still remain true to our values
and reliable in our actions. We have worked hard to become the leading premium manufacturer – and we
will continue to be a pioneer. We must therefore strive to be bolder, more innovative and simply better
than our competitors.
We will build on our successful business performance in 2014, once again targeting record sales and
Group earnings. The EBIT margin in the Automotive Segment should remain between 8 and 10 %. The
main risks and uncertainties we face stem from an ever-increasing competitive environment. We continue
to face challenges in some specific markets within Europe. 2014 will be another year of ground-breaking
innovations for us, as we add a large number of new models to our portfolio. In early March, we unveiled
the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer: this all-new vehicle concept will be the first BMW model with front-wheel
drive.
In 2016, the Company will celebrate its centenary. We view this milestone not only as an opportunity to
reflect on our heritage but also to be a springboard towards the future. We hope we can count on your con-
tinued trust and support as we move forward.
Norbert Reithofer
Chairman of the Board of Management
18 Combined management RepoRt
18 General Information on the BMW Group
18 Business Model
20 Management System
23 Research and Development
24 Report on Economic Position
24 Overall Assessment by Management
24 General and Sector-specific
Environment
27 Financial and Non-financial
Performance Indicators
29 Review of Operations
47 Results of Operations, Financial
Position and Net Assets
62 Events after the End of the
Reporting Period
63 Report on Outlook, Risks and
Opportunities
63 Outlook
68 Risks Report
77 Report on Opportunities
81 Internal Control System and Risk
Management System Relevant for the
Consolidated Financial Reporting Process
82 Disclosures Relevant for Takeovers
and Explanatory Comments
85 BMW Stock and Capital Markets
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Combined management RepoRt
General Information on the BMW Group
Business Model
General information on the BMW Group is provided be-
low. There have been no significant changes compared
to the previous year.
resources are prime objectives firmly embedded in our
corporate strategy. Thanks to these endeavours, we
have been among the most sustainable companies in
the automobile industry for many years.
Business model
Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (BMW AG),
which is based in Munich, Germany, is the parent
company of the BMW Group. The primary business
object of the BMW Group is the development, manufac-
ture and sale of engines as well as all vehicles equipped
with engines. The BMW Group is subdivided into
the Automotive, Motorcycles, Financial Services and
Other Entities segments (the latter primarily com-
prising holding companies and Group financing com-
panies).
Bayerische Motoren Werke G. m. b. H. came into
being in 1917. Having been originally founded in
1916 as Bayerische Flugzeugwerke AG (BFW), it be-
came Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
(BMW AG) in 1918. The BMW Group comprises
BMW AG and all subsidiaries, which BMW AG – either
directly or indirectly – has the power to control.
BMW AG is also responsible for managing the BMW
Group. General conditions on the world’s automobile
and motorcycle markets (such as the competitive situa-
tion, government policies, statutory regulations),
under lying trends within society as well as changes
in raw materials prices, exchange rates and interest
rates are some of the major external factors that exert
an influence over our business.
The BMW Group is one of the most successful makers
of cars and motorcycles worldwide and among the
largest industrial companies in Germany. With BMW,
MINI and Rolls-Royce, the BMW Group owns three of
the strongest premium brands in the automotive in-
dustry. The vehicles it manufactures set the highest
standards in terms of aesthetics, dynamics, technology
and quality, a fact borne out by the BMW Group’s
leading position in engineering and innovation. In addi-
tion to its strong position in the motorcycles market,
the BMW Group also offers its customers a successful
range of financial services. In recent years, the Group
has also established itself as a leading provider of pre-
mium services for individual mobility. At the end of the
reporting period, the BMW Group had a worldwide
workforce of 110,351 employees.
The BMW Group operates on a global scale and is
represented in more than 140 countries. Our research
and innovation network is spread over twelve loca-
tions in five countries. At 31 December 2013 the pro-
duction network comprised a total of 28 locations in
13 countries.
BMW 3 Series and 4 Series models as well as petrol and
diesel engines are manufactured at the BMW plant in
Munich, next to the BMW Group’s headquarters. Models
of the BMW 1 Series, 3 Series and 4 Series as well
as the Z4 Roadster roll off the production lines at the
Regensburg plant. The largest BMW plant is located
in Dingolfing, where we build the BMW 3 Series Gran
Turismo, models of the BMW 5, 6 and 7 Series and
hybrid BMW 5 and 7 Series vehicles. Chassis and drive
components are also manufactured at this plant. The
BMW Leipzig plant’s production range covers models of
the BMW 1 and 2 Series, the BMW X1 and the electri-
cally powered BMW i3 as well as the hybrid sportscar
BMW i8 (from 2014). The BMW 3 Series Sedan is manu-
factured at the plant in Rosslyn (South Africa). The
BMW plant in Spartanburg (USA) is responsible for pro-
ducing the BMW X3, X4 (from 2014), X5 and X6 models.
BMW X1 and models of the BMW 3 and 5 Series are
built exclusively for the Chinese market at the two
plants operated by the joint venture BMW Brilliance in
Shenyang (China).
Components for the worldwide production network
are manufactured at the BMW plants in Landshut and
Wackersdorf. The Eisenach plant is responsible for
toolmaking. The two production sites in Moses Lake
(USA) and Wackersdorf are operated by the joint venture
SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers (ACF) and supply carbon
fibre and carbon fibre cores for the production of
BMW i models. The BMW Group’s largest engine manu-
facturing plant in Steyr (Austria) manufactures petrol
and diesel engines for the various BMW plants and die-
sel engines for the MINI production. In 2012 the joint
venture BMW Brilliance Auto motive opened an engine
plant in Shenyang (China), which supplies petrol en-
gines to the neighbouring BMW plants.
Long-term thinking and responsible action have long
been the cornerstones of our success. Striving for eco-
logical and social sustainability along the entire value-
added chain, taking full responsibility for our products
and giving an unequivocal commitment to preserving
The primary function of the BMW Group’s assembly
plants is to serve nearby regional markets with
BMW cars currently being assembled in Chennai
(India), Jakarta (Indonesia), Cairo (Egypt), Kaliningrad
(Russia), Kulim (Malaysia) and Rayong (Thailand).
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Five of the MINI models – Hatch, Clubman, Convertible,
Coupé and Roadster – are manufactured at the Oxford
plant (United Kingdom). The UK production triangle
also includes the components plant in Swindon as well
as the engine plant at Hams Hall, where petrol engines
are manufactured for MINI and BMW. In Graz (Austria),
Magna Steyr Fahrzeugtechnik manufactures the MINI
Countryman and, since 2012, the MINI Paceman for the
BMW Group.
The Rolls-Royce Phantom, Ghost and Wraith models
are manufactured exclusively at the Goodwood plant
(United Kingdom).
The BMW plant in Berlin is responsible for the manu-
facture of BMW motorcycles as well as brake discs. One
additional motorcycle assembly plant is located in
Manaus (Brazil) and another, since the end of the year,
in Rayong (Thailand).
The worldwide automobile distribution network cur-
rently consists of around 3,250 BMW, 1,500 MINI and
120 Rolls-Royce dealerships. Products and services are
sold in Germany through BMW Group branches and by
independent authorised dealers. Sales outside Germany
are handled primarily by subsidiary companies and, in
a number of markets, by independent import companies.
The sales network for BMW motorcycles is organised
in a similar way to the automobile business. Currently,
there are approximately 1,000 BMW Motorrad dealer-
ships worldwide.
through and through by the desire for even greater sus-
tainability, BMW i epitomises the electric vehicle of the
future – with its electric drivetrain, revolutionary light-
weight construction, exceptional design and an entirely
new range of mobility services.
BMW Motorrad is also focused on the premium segment
and offers a range of motorcycles for the Tourer, Enduro,
Sport and Roadster segments. The Maxi-Scooter for ur-
ban mobility was also added to this list in 2012. A wide
range of accessories and equipment is also available,
providing additional safety and comfort to customers.
The Financial Services segment, which works in tan-
dem with the sales organisation, is represented in more
than 50 countries around the world. Credit financing
and the lease of BMW Group brand cars and motor-
cycles to retail customers is its largest line of business.
The BMW Group’s international multi-brand fleet
business, operating under the brand name “Alphabet”,
provides fleet financing products and comprehensive
management services for corporate car fleets in 19 coun-
tries. Within the multi-brand financing line of business,
credit financing, leasing and other services are marketed
to retail customers under the brand name “Alphera”.
The segment’s range of products is rounded off by pro-
viding support to the dealer organisation and offering
insurance and banking services.
This Combined Management Report combines the
management reports of BMW AG and the BMW Group.
Our premium brands – BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce –
are well known and highly admired around the globe
for their innovative technologies and state-of-the-art
design. The BMW Group provides the full spectrum of
individual mobility, ranging from premium segment
small vehicles through to ultra-luxurious and powerful
vehicles. Our entire product range is linked by one
characteristic: efficiency. The MINI brand is a veritable
icon in the premium small car segment, offering un-
rivalled driving pleasure in its class. Rolls-Royce has a
long and distinguished tradition in the ultra-luxury
segment stretching back over more than 100 years. Our
core BMW brand manages to cover a broad spectrum
of customer wishes, ranging from fuel-efficient and
innovative models equipped with Efficient Dynamics
through to high-performance, extremely efficient BMW
M sub-brand vehicles, which bring the flair of motor
sport onto the roads. All BMW vehicles share one thing
in common: their impressive driving dynamics.
Our understanding of the term “premium” is now being
taken to a new level with the BMW i brand. Inspired
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General Information on the BMW Group
Management System
The BMW Group applies a value-based management
approach. The key objectives of managing a business are
to achieve sustainable, profitable growth, increase the
value of the business for capital providers, safeguard jobs
and, last but not least, maintain corporate autonomy.
These objectives can only be achieved if available equity
and debt capital is employed profitably and if the
profit generated sustainably exceeds the cost of capital
employed.
The BMW Group’s internal management system is multi-
layered. Operating performance is managed primarily
at the level of the segments. In order to assess the suc-
cess of the strategies adopted and to manage long-term
performance, additional key performance figures are
measured at Group level for controlling purposes.
The focus at all controlling levels is always on increasing
the value of the company. The contribution made to busi-
ness value growth during the financial year is measured
in terms of “value added”. This approach is translated
for operational purposes at both Group and segment
level by identifying the main financial and non-financial
factors (“value drivers”) which affect the value of the
business. The link between value added and the relevant
value drivers is shown in simplified form in the follow-
ing diagram.
Profit
+
− Expenses
Return on sales
÷
Value added
−
Return on capital
(RoCE / RoE)
×
+ Revenues
18 Combined management RepoRt
18 General Information on the BMW Group
18 Business Model
20 Management System
23 Research and Development
24 Report on Economic Position
24 Overall Assessment by Management
24 General and Sector-specific
Environment
27 Financial and Non-financial
Performance Indicators
29 Review of Operations
47 Results of Operations, Financial
Position and Net Assets
62 Events after the End of the
Reporting Period
63 Report on Outlook, Risks and
Opportunities
63 Outlook
68 Risks Report
77 Report on Opportunities
81 Internal Control System and Risk
Management System Relevant for the
Consolidated Financial Reporting Process
82 Disclosures Relevant for Takeovers
and Explanatory Comments
85 BMW Stock and Capital Markets
Capital turnover
÷
Cost of capital
×
Capital employed
Average weighted cost
of capital rate
Various value drivers which could have a significant
impact on profitability and the value of the company are
defined for each controlling level. The financial and
non-financial value drivers referred to above take the
form of the principal key performance indicators that
are generally relevant for business controlling purposes.
Due to the high aggregate impact of various factors,
it is difficult to manage a business pro-actively and de-
cide on the right set of measures simply by focusing on
value added. This key figure therefore only serves for
intermediate reporting purposes.
A corresponding control logic that utilises value-based
and return-based performance indicators measured
in conjunction with project decisions complements the
system.
RoCEs / RoEs are fixed as the principal key financial per-
formance indicators for each segment. Profitability
(return on sales) and capital efficiency (capital turnover)
are aggregated in the RoCE together with a whole host
of business-relevant information that has an impact
on segment performance and changes in the value of
the company. Depending on the business model, the
segments are managed on the basis of total RoCEs or re-
turns on equity capital.
Automotive segment
The principal key performance indicator for the Auto-
motive segment is return on capital employed (RoCE),
measured on the basis of segment profit before finan-
cial result and the average level of capital employed
in operations. The strategic target for the Automotive
segment’s RoCE is 26 %.
Management of operating performance at segment level
Operating performance is managed at segment level
on the basis of capital rates of return. Specific target
RoCE Automotive =
Profit before financial result
Capital employed
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Capital employed corresponds to the sum of all current
and non-current operational assets, less liabilities that
do not incur interest (e. g. trade payables).
attributable to the segment. The target is a sustainable
return on equity of at least 18 %.
Due to the key importance of the Automotive segment
for the Group as a whole, consideration is also given to
additional key value drivers which have a significant
impact on RoCE and hence on segment performance.
The most important of these additional value drivers are
deliveries to customers, segment revenues and – as the
key performance indicator for profitability – the operat-
ing return on sales (i.e. EBIT margin). Average carbon
emissions for the fleet are also taken into account, re-
flecting their potential impact on earnings in the short
term in the form of ongoing development expenses and
in the long term due to regulatory requirements. For
these purposes “carbon emissions for the fleet” corre-
sponds to average emissions of CO2 for new car sales in
the EU-27 countries.
The use of additional key value drivers makes it easier
to identify the reasons for changes in the RoCE and to
define measures capable of influencing its development.
Motorcycles segment
As with the Automotive segment, operating performance
for the Motorcycles segment is managed on the basis
of RoCE. Capital employed is measured using the same
method as in the Automotive segment. The strategic tar-
get for the Motorcycles segment’s RoCE is 26 %.
RoCE Motorcycles =
Profit before financial result
Capital employed
The number of vehicles delivered to customers is also
taken into account as a non-financial value driver.
Financial Services segment
As is common practice in the banking sector, the per-
formance of the Financial Services segment is measured
on the basis of return on equity (RoE). RoE for the Finan-
cial Services segment is defined as segment profit before
taxes, divided by the average amount of equity capital
RoE Financial
Services
=
Profit before tax
Equity capital
Strategic management at Group level
Strategic management is performed primarily at Group
level, including quantification of the financial impact
of strategic issues on long-term forecasting. The most
significant performance indicators at Group level are
Group profit before tax and the size of the workforce at
the year end. Group profit before tax is a good overall
measure of the Group’s performance after consolidation
procedures, and provides a transparent basis for com-
paring performance, particularly over time. The size of
the Group’s workforce is monitored as an additional
key non-financial performance indicator.
The two key performance indicators – Group profit
before tax and size of the workforce – are supplemented
by a measurement of value added. This highly aggre-
gated performance indicator provides an insight into
capital efficiency and the (opportunity) cost of capital
required to generate Group profit. Value added corre-
sponds to the amount of earnings over and above the
cost of capital and gives an indication of whether the
Group is meeting the minimum requirements for the
rate of return expected by capital providers. A positive
value added means that a company is creating more ad-
ditional value than the cost of capital.
Value added Group = earnings amount – cost of capital
= earnings amount – (cost of capital rate ×
capital employed)
Capital employed comprises the average amount of
Group equity employed during the year as a whole, the
financial liabilities of the Automotive and Motorcycles
segments and pension provisions. “Earnings amount”
for these purposes corresponds to Group profit before
tax and after interest expense incurred in conjunction
with the pension provision and on the financial liabilities
in € million
Earnings amount*
Cost of capital* (EC + DC)
2013
2012
2013
2012
Value added Group*
2013
2012
BMW Group
8,320
8,113
4,666
4,228
3,654
3,885
* Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the revised version of IAS 19, see note 7.
The criteria used for taking decisions as well as the long-
term impact on periodic earnings is documented for all
project decisions and incorporated in the long-term
Group forecast. This system enables an analysis of the
periodic reporting impact of project decisions on earn-
ings and rates of return over the term of each project.
The overall result is a self-contained controlling model.
18 Combined management RepoRt
18 General Information on the BMW Group
18 Business Model
20 Management System
23 Research and Development
24 Report on Economic Position
24 Overall Assessment by Management
24 General and Sector-specific
Environment
27 Financial and Non-financial
Performance Indicators
29 Review of Operations
47 Results of Operations, Financial
Position and Net Assets
62 Events after the End of the
Reporting Period
63 Report on Outlook, Risks and
Opportunities
63 Outlook
68 Risks Report
77 Report on Opportunities
81 Internal Control System and Risk
Management System Relevant for the
Consolidated Financial Reporting Process
82 Disclosures Relevant for Takeovers
and Explanatory Comments
85 BMW Stock and Capital Markets
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of the Automotive and Motorcycles segments (earnings
before interest expense and taxes).
The cost of capital is the minimum rate of return ex-
pected by capital providers in return for the capital em-
ployed by the Group. Since capital employed comprises
an equity capital element (e. g. share capital) and a debt
capital element (e. g. bonds), the overall cost of capital
rate is determined on the basis of the weighted average
rates for equity and debt capital, measured using stand-
ard market procedures. The pre-tax average weighted
cost of capital for the BMW Group in 2013 was 12 %, un-
changed from the previous year.
Value management used to control projects
Operations in the Automotive and Motorcycles segments
are shaped, to a large extent, by project work. Projects
have a substantial influence on future performance.
Project decisions are therefore a crucial component of
financial management for the BMW Group.
Decisions are taken on the basis of project calculations
measured in terms of the cash flows a project is ex-
pected to generate. Calculations are made for the full
term of a project, i. e. for all future years in which the
project generates cash flows. Project decisions are taken
on the basis of the capital value and internal rate of re-
turn calculated for the project.
The capital value of a project indicates the extent to
which a project will be able to generate a positive con-
tribution to earnings over and above the cost of capital.
A project with a positive capital value enhances value
added and therefore results in an increase in the value
of the company. The internal rate of return of the project
corresponds to the average return on capital employed
in the project and, in terms of scope, is equivalent to the
multi-year average RoCE for an individual project. It is
therefore entirely consistent with the principal key per-
formance indicator used for the Automotive and Motor-
cycles segments.
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General Information on the BMW Group
Research and Development
Research and development play a vital role for the
BMW Group, given its broad range of products and
the high number of new models. Our vehicles and
services also set standards in terms of connecting car
occupants with the outside world. During 2013, a total
of 11,359 employees were engaged throughout the
BMW Group’s global research and innovation network
at twelve locations spread over five countries, to deliver
the best product quality possible and develop innova-
tive technologies for customers. Further information on
our research and development activities is provided in
the relevant section of the Report on Economic Position.
Research and development expenditure for the year
rose by 21.3 % to € 4,792 million, mostly for projects
aimed at securing the Group’s future business (2012:
€ 3,952 million). The research and development ratio
was 6.3 %, 1.2 percentage points higher than in the
previous year (2012: 5.1 %).
The ratio of capitalised development costs to total re-
search and development costs for the period (capitali-
sation ratio) was 36.4 % (2012: 27.6 %). Amortisation
of capitalised development costs totalled € 1,069 million
(2012: € 1,130 million). Further information on research
and development expenditure is provided in the section
Results of Operations, Financial Position and Net Assets
and in note 10 to the Group Financial Statements.
As one of the most innovative companies in the auto-
mobile industry, suppliers and external providers are
also highly involved in our research and development
activities. Close collaboration with the parties concerned
enables us to offer our customers new technologies
more quickly and underscores our aspiration to be inno-
vation leader in the sector. It also helps us to ensure that
important project-related technological expertise remains
within the BMW Group.
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Report on Economic Position
Overall Assessment by Management
General and Sector-specific Environment
18 Combined management RepoRt
18 General Information on the BMW Group
18 Business Model
20 Management System
23 Research and Development
24 Report on Economic Position
24 Overall Assessment by Management
24 General and Sector-specific
Environment
27 Financial and Non-financial
Performance Indicators
29 Review of Operations
47 Results of Operations, Financial
Position and Net Assets
62 Events after the End of the
Reporting Period
63 Report on Outlook, Risks and
Opportunities
63 Outlook
68 Risks Report
77 Report on Opportunities
81 Internal Control System and Risk
Management System Relevant for the
Consolidated Financial Reporting Process
82 Disclosures Relevant for Takeovers
and Explanatory Comments
85 BMW Stock and Capital Markets
Overall assessment by management
The BMW Group’s performance in 2013 was positive
overall and fully in line with our expectations. Good
progress was made in terms of results of operations,
financial position and net assets. This statement also
takes into account events after the end of the reporting
period.
General and sector-specific environment
General economic environment
After the downturn in the two preceding years, the
global economy stabilised over the course of 2013,
ending with a moderate growth rate of approximately
2.4 %. Once again, the USA and China were the main-
stays of growth during the period under report. After
six consecutive quarters of recession, the eurozone
finally managed to register its first minor positive
growth rates in the second half of 2013. Surprisingly
strong upturns in Japan and the United Kingdom
helped to stabilise the world economy. By contrast,
growth in some of the major emerging economies,
such as India, Brazil and Russia, slowed significantly.
Speculation that the US Reserve Bank is likely to put a
brake on its expansionary monetary policy caused inter-
est rate expectations to rise on the world’s capital mar-
kets. As a consequence, some international investors
withdrew capital from emerging economies, reduced in-
vestments in commodities and reallocated funds, pri-
marily in stock markets in the USA, Europe and Japan.
Practically all emerging economies registered drops in
growth rates, sometimes significant, as a result.
High sovereign debt levels again exerted an influence
on economic developments, particularly in Europe. The
eurozone’s economy contracted overall by 0.4 % in 2013.
With the exception of Germany, where the growth rate
edged up to 0.4 %, economic growth remained weak in
the remainder of the region. France’s gross domestic
product (GDP) practically stagnated at a rate of 0.2 %,
while Italy (– 1.8 %) and Spain (– 1.3 %) both suffered an-
other year of recession. Whereas positive data coming
from Spain towards the end of 2013 suggest the re-
cessionary phase may be coming to an end, the eco-
nomic position in Italy and France remained tense to
the end.
The UK economy – Europe’s largest outside the euro-
zone which had been flat in the previous year – re-
ported an upturn of 1.9 % in 2013, partly benefiting
from support for the property market in the form of
monetary and fiscal policies.
The economy in the USA grew surprisingly well in 2013,
registering a growth rate of 1.9 %. This positive perfor-
mance was attributable entirely to the private sector,
with consumer spending and investments up again,
thanks to sharp improvements in the employment and
property markets. The public sector, by contrast, had
a negative impact on growth, owing firstly to further
spending consolidation and secondly to political dis-
agreement regarding the federal budget and debt ceiling.
Japan’s new government managed to keep the country
out of renewed recession by employing heavily expan-
sionary monetary and fiscal policies, culminating in GDP
growth of 1.7 % for the full year 2013.
Despite a small decline in the growth rate, which stood
at 7.7 % in 2013, China nevertheless asserted its role
as the most dynamic of the world’s major economies.
Other emerging economies grew considerably more
slowly than expected. India’s growth rate of 4.7 % was
only about one half of the long-term prediction. Brazil
(2.3 %) and Russia (1.5 %) also fell well short of the growth
rates recorded one year earlier.
Exchange rates compared to the euro
(Index: 31 December 2008 = 100)
120
115
110
105
100
95
90
85
Japanese Yen
Russian Rouble
US Dollar
British Pound
Chinese
Renminbi
09
10
11
12
13
Chinese Renminbi
Japanese Yen
US Dollar
Russian Rouble
British Pound
Source: Reuters.
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Currency markets
At an annual average rate of US dollar 1.32 to the euro
in 2013, the US dollar exchange rate was slightly higher
than one year earlier and fluctuated within a relatively
narrow corridor over the twelve-month period. The euro
also appreciated slightly against the British pound
with an annual average rate of British pound 0.85 to the
euro. Even though the European Central Bank (ECB)
loosened monetary policy still further during the fourth
quarter of 2013 by reducing the reference interest rate
to 0.25 %, the perception on the markets is nonetheless
that the ECB is following a more restrictive course
than the Reserve Bank in the USA and the Bank of Eng-
land in the UK. Since the exchange rate of the Chinese
renminbi remains more or less coupled to that of the US
dollar, its value against the euro fell only marginally in
2013, with an annual average exchange rate of Chinese
renminbi 8.14 to the euro. By contrast, the Japanese yen
and the currencies of numerous emerging economies,
such as India, Brazil and South Africa, lost a good deal of
ground against the euro. The annual average exchange
rate of the Russian rouble was 42.30 to the euro, making
it 6 % weaker than in the previous year.
Energy and commodity prices
With the situation in the Middle East still unsettled, the
price of crude oil stagnated at a high level throughout
2013: the annual average price of Brent and WTI crude oil
was US dollar 108 and US dollar 98 per barrel respec-
tively. For the most part, metal prices fell slightly during
the course of the year, partly reflecting the reduction
of funds invested in commodities and partly due to the
fact that capacity utilisation rates in the steel and metals
industries were relatively poor, particularly in Europe
under the pervading influence of the euro crisis.
in the premium market in 2013, benefiting from its
innovative strength on the one hand and from a well-
balanced regional spread of sales on the other. Global
diversification means that downturns in individual
markets can be compensated to a large degree by faster
growth rates in other regions.
Automobile markets
The number of passenger cars and light commercial
vehicles sold worldwide rose by 5.1 % to 76.5 million
units in 2013, primarily on the back of increased de-
mand in the USA and China. The strongest momentum
for growth was generated in China, where the market
grew by 2.5 million to 15.8 million units (+ 19.2 %).
The next fastest growing market was the USA, where
total sales rose by 1.1 million units to 15.6 million units
(+ 7.6 %).
In Europe, the number of new registrations fell once
again in 2013 (12.2 million units; – 1.8 %). With an
above-average decrease of 4.2 %, new registrations in
Germany – the region’s largest single market – fell to
approximately 2.9 million units. The contraction in
France (– 5.5 %) and Italy (– 7.8 %) was even more pro-
Steel price trend
(Index: January 2009 = 100)
150
140
130
120
110
100
90
80
Sector-specific environment
Within an increasingly competitive environment, the
BMW Group was again able to assert its leading position
09
10
11
12
13
Source: Working Group for the Iron and Metal Processing Industry.
Oil price trend
Price per barrel of Brent Crude
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
Source: Reuters.
Price in US Dollar
Price in €
09
10
11
12
13
18 Combined management RepoRt
18 General Information on the BMW Group
18 Business Model
20 Management System
23 Research and Development
24 Report on Economic Position
24 Overall Assessment by Management
24 General and Sector-specific
Environment
27 Financial and Non-financial
Performance Indicators
29 Review of Operations
47 Results of Operations, Financial
Position and Net Assets
62 Events after the End of the
Reporting Period
63 Report on Outlook, Risks and
Opportunities
63 Outlook
68 Risks Report
77 Report on Opportunities
81 Internal Control System and Risk
Management System Relevant for the
Consolidated Financial Reporting Process
82 Disclosures Relevant for Takeovers
and Explanatory Comments
85 BMW Stock and Capital Markets
26
Precious metals price trend
(Index: 31 December 2008 = 100)
450
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
Source: Reuters.
Palladium
Platinum
Gold
09
10
11
12
13
Within this difficult market environment, the BMW
Group’s motorcycles business performed significantly
better than the general trend.
Financial Services
The situation on international financial markets seemed
to stabilise during the year under report. Lifting the
public debt ceiling in the USA helped to calm capital
markets. The Japanese Reserve Bank continued its ex-
pansionary monetary policy and kept the economy
propped up with massive support. The situation in the
eurozone also became more settled in 2013. The Euro-
pean Central Bank felt compelled to reduce its reference
interest rate to 0.25 % in an endeavour to maintain eco-
nomic momentum.
Greater worldwide economic stability also had a positive
effect on credit losses, with bad debt levels continuing
to fall in both the USA and Asia. Some signs of improve-
ment were also noticeable in southern Europe.
Price levels on international used car markets in 2013
remained more or less stable across all regions, including
southern European markets, where prices stabilised at
a low level.
The BMW Group’s Financial Services business also
profited from the general stabilisation of the world’s car
and financial markets.
nounced. Registration figures in Spain (+ 3.3 %) stabilised
at a very low level following the slump experienced in
previous years. The UK, by contrast, turned out to be in
good shape: boosted by a surprisingly strong economic
recovery, the UK car market grew by approximately 10.8 %
to 2.3 million units.
Japan’s car market consolidated somewhat in 2013 to
approximately 5.2 million units. In the previous year,
demand had still been exceptionally high, owing to the
backlog caused by the natural disaster.
Car markets in the major emerging economies felt the
effect of the economic slowdown, with the Russian mar-
ket contracting by approximately 5.3 % to 2.6 million
units and the Brazilian market, at 3.6 million units,
also falling slightly short of the previous year (– 1.2 %).
The decrease in India was more pronounced, with new
registrations down by 7.0 % to 2.5 million units.
Despite the continuing weakness of markets in Europe,
we came close to achieving the previous year’s sales
volume level and were thus able to buck the general
trend. Positive market developments in Asia and the
Americas also had a positive impact on unit sales of the
BMW Group in these regions.
Motorcycle markets
The world’s 500 cc plus class motorcycle markets were
3.0 % down worldwide on the previous year. Motorcycle
registrations in Europe fell by 9.1 %. Germany (– 0.7 %)
recorded a relatively moderate decline, in contrast to
France (– 11.2 %) and Italy (– 20.1 %), where the drops
were again on a double-digit scale. The US motorcycle
market remained roughly at the previous year’s level
(– 0.2 %).
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Report on Economic Position
Financial and Non-financial Performance Indicators
In the following section, as part of our review of
operations and the financial condition of the BMW
Group, we report on the principal financial and non-
financial performance indicators utilised to manage
the business.
To the extent that the indicators were included in the
previous year’s outlook, we compare them with actual
outcomes in 2013. We comment on the principal per-
formance indicators utilised by the BMW Group and its
segments as follows:
Comparison of previous year’s forecasts with actual outcomes
BMW Group
Profit before tax
Workforce at end of year1
Automotive segment
Sales volume4
Fleet emissions1, 2
Revenues1
EBIT margin
Return on capital employed
Motorcycles segment
Sales volume
Return on capital employed1
Financial Services segment
Return on equity
Forecast for 2013
in 2012 Annual Report
Actual outcome
in 2013
(change)
€ million
in line with last year’s level
7,913 (+ 1.4 %)
–
110,351 (+ 4.2 %)
units
g CO2 / km
€ million
%
%
increase in single-digit
percentage range
1,963,798 (+ 6.4 %)
–
–
8 –10
> 26
133
70,629 (+ 0.6 %)
9.4
63.3
units
increase
115,215 (+ 8.3 %)
%
%
–
> 18
16.4
20.2
BMW Group
Profit before tax
The BMW Group continued to chart a successful course
in 2013 and – thanks to the sharp rise in the number
of vehicles sold – recorded its best pre-tax profit to date.
Despite increased levels of expenditure for future tech-
nologies, intense competition and higher personnel
expenses, Group profit before tax rose by 1.4 % to total
€ 7,913 million (2012: € 7,8033 million). Actual profit
before tax was at a similar level to the previous year and
therefore in line with expectations.
innovation throughout the Group. Qualified staff mem-
bers are required in order to meet strong demand for
our vehicles and develop new technologies, particularly
in the field of electromobility.
Automotive segment
Sales volume
Despite the prevailing volatile environment, deliveries
of BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brand vehicles rose by
6.4 % to 1,963,7984 units (2012: 1,845,1864 units). All
Workforce at end of year1
The workforce increased to 110,351 employees (2012:
105,876; + 4.2 %) over the course of the year, reflecting
the dynamic growth in business and the high pace of
1 Not included in the previous year’s outlook.
2 EU-27.
3 Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the revised version of
IAS 19, see note 7.
4 Includes cars manufactured by the BMW Brilliance joint venture.
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18 General Information on the BMW Group
24 Report on Economic Position
24 Overall Assessment by Management
24 General and Sector-specific
Environment
27 Financial and Non-financial
Performance Indicators
29 Review of Operations
29 Automotive Segment
35 Motorcycles Segment
36 Financial Services Segment
38 Research and Development
40 Purchasing
41 Sales and Marketing
42 Workforce
44 Sustainability
47 Results of Operations, Financial
Position and Net Assets
56 Events after the End of the
Reporting Period
63 Report on Outlook, Risks and
Opportunities
81 Internal Control System and Risk
Management System Relevant for the
Consolidated Financial Reporting Process
82 Disclosures Relevant for Takeovers
and Explanatory Comments
85 BMW Stock and Capital Markets
28
three brands proved their underlying strength by post-
ing new sales volume records totalling 1,655,1381 units
(2012: 1,540,0851 units; + 7.5 %) for the BMW brand,
305,030 units (2012: 301,526 units; + 1.2 %) for the MINI
brand and 3,630 units (2012: 3,575 units; + 1.5 %) for
the Rolls-Royce brand. These sales figures enabled the
BMW Group to retain its pole position in the premium
segment worldwide. As forecast for 2013, the number of
cars sold climbed at a single-digit percentage level and
hence in line with our expectations.
Fleet carbon emissions2, 3
The BMW Group is continually reducing fleet carbon
emissions by making its drivetrain systems more effi-
cient and increasing the scope of electrification, while
still setting standards in terms of sporting flair and
dynamic driving pleasure.
The volume of carbon emissions produced by our vehi-
cle fleet sold in Europe3 continued to fall thanks to the
rigorous deployment of our Efficient Dynamics tech-
nologies, and amounted to 133 g CO2 / km (2012: 138 g
CO2 / km; – 3.6 %).
Revenues2
Revenues from the sale of BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce
brand cars edged up by 0.6 % to € 70,629 million (2012:
€ 70,208 million), despite a challenging competitive en-
vironment. We put this development down primarily to
the expansion and rejuvenation of our model portfolio
on the one hand and generally favourable economic
conditions on the other. Revenues generated in Asia
and the Americas rose sharply, due to the good growth
rates enjoyed in these regions. By contrast, our automo-
bile business in Europe had to wrestle with challenging
conditions, under pressure from the effects of recent
crises.
EBIT margin and return on capital employed
The EBIT margin in the Automotive segment (profit be-
fore financial result divided by revenues) came in at
9.4 % (2012: 10.8 %4). This performance was within our
forecast target corridor of 8 to 10 % and reflected strong
demand for our premium brands. The return on capital
employed (RoCE) was 63.3 % (2012: 73.7 %) and thus
well ahead of our target return of at least 26 %. Both per-
formance indicators were therefore in line with the fore-
casts expressed in the previous year’s outlook.
Motorcycles segment
Sales volume
Despite the sharp contraction seen in numerous motor-
cycle markets, the Motorcycles segment achieved a new
sales volume record in the year under report. In total,
115,215 BMW motorcycles (2012: 106,358 units; + 8.3 %)
were sold worldwide. As forecast for 2013, motorcycles
sales volume continued to rise and was therefore in line
with our expectations.
Return on capital employed2
The return on capital employed (RoCE) in the Motorcy-
cles segment improved from 1.8 % in 2012 to 16.4 % in
2013, reflecting strong demand for our premium prod-
ucts and the good progress made in general by the seg-
ment. Moreover, the previous year’s RoCE was affected
by the sale of Husqvarna Motorcycles.
Financial Services segment
Return on equity
The Financial Services segment can look back on a
highly successful year, with credit and leasing business
with retail customers remaining one of the key growth
drivers. The return on equity (RoE) of 20.2 % (2012:
21.2 %4) exceeded the target of at least 18 % and was
thus in line with expectations.
1 Includes cars manufactured by the BMW Brilliance joint venture.
2 Not included in the previous year’s outlook.
3 EU-27.
4 Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the revised version of
IAS 19, see note 7.
29 CoMBined ManageMent RepoRt
Report on Economic Position
Review of Operations
automotive segment
Sales volume at new all-time high
The BMW Group sold a total of 1,963,798* BMW, MINI
and Rolls-Royce brand vehicles during the year 2013,
the best sales volume performance ever achieved in the
Company’s history (2012: 1,845,186* units; + 6.4 %). De-
spite increasing volatility on many markets, particularly
in Europe, the BMW Group retained its pole position
in the premium segment worldwide.
All three brands set new sales volume records. Sales
of BMW brand cars rose by 7.5 % to 1,655,138* units
(2012: 1,540,085* units). In addition, 305,030 MINI
brand vehicles (2012: 301,526 units; + 1.2 %) and
3,630 Rolls-Royce brand vehicles (2012: 3,575 units;
+ 1.5 %) were sold.
Sharp sales volume rise in Asia
In Asia, we sold a total of 578,678* BMW, MINI and
Rolls-Royce brand cars in 2013 (+ 17.3 %), easily surpass-
ing the 500,000 threshold for the first time. Sales on
the Chinese mainland rose by 19.7 % to 391,713* units.
The Americas also made a good contribution to the
overall performance, with 463,822 units (+ 9.0 %) sold in
this region, including 376,636 units sold in the USA
(+ 8.1 %).
Despite ongoing uncertainties in Europe, sales in this
region were almost at the previous year’s level with
BMW Group sales volume of vehicles by region and market
in 1,000 units
2,000
1,800
1,600
1,400
1,200
1,000
800
600
400
200
BMW Group – key automobile markets 2013
as a percentage of sales volume
Other
China*
Italy
Japan
France
USA
Great Britain
Germany
China*
USA
Germany
Great Britain
19.9
19.2
13.2
9.6
France
Japan
Italy
Other
3.3
3.3
3.0
28.5
a sales volume of 859,546 units (– 0.7 %). In Germany,
the BMW Group was unable to escape the steep down-
ward market trend, which resulted in sales volume
falling by 9.8 % to 259,219 units. It was a very different
story in the UK, where the keys to 189,121 BMW,
MINI and Rolls-Royce brand cars (+ 8.4 %) were handed
over to customers during the twelve-month period
under report.
Europe
thereof Germany
Asia*
thereof China*
Americas
thereof USA
Other markets
09
10
11
12
13
Europe
thereof Germany
Asia*
thereof China*
Americas
thereof USA
Other markets
Total
761.9
267.5
183.2
90.6
294.2
242.1
47.0
791.2
267.2
286.3
169.6
329.7
266.6
54.0
858.4
285.3
375.5
233.6
380.3
306.3
54.8
865.4
287.4
493.4
327.3
425.3
348.5
61.1
859.5
259.2
578.7
391.7
463.8
376.6
61.8
1,286.3
1,461.2
1,669.0
1,845.2
1,963.8
* Includes cars manufactured by the BMW Brilliance joint venture.
30
BMW * achieves new sales volume record
BMW retained its pole position in the premium segment worldwide in 2013. The BMW X1 as well as the BMW 3,
5 and 6 Series each headed their own segments.
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18 General Information on the BMW Group
24 Report on Economic Position
24 Overall Assessment by Management
24 General and Sector-specific
Environment
27 Financial and Non-financial
Performance Indicators
29 Review of Operations
Sales volume of BMW vehicles by model variant*
in units
2013
2012
Change
Proportion of
in % BMW sales volume
2013 in %
29 Automotive Segment
35 Motorcycles Segment
36 Financial Services Segment
38 Research and Development
40 Purchasing
41 Sales and Marketing
42 Workforce
44 Sustainability
BMW 1 Series
Three-door
Five-door
Coupé
47 Results of Operations, Financial
Convertible
Position and Net Assets
56 Events after the End of the
Reporting Period
63 Report on Outlook, Risks and
Opportunities
81 Internal Control System and Risk
Management System Relevant for the
Consolidated Financial Reporting Process
BMW 3 Series
Sedan
Touring
Coupé
82 Disclosures Relevant for Takeovers
and Explanatory Comments
85 BMW Stock and Capital Markets
Convertible
Gran Turismo
BMW 4 Series
BMW 5 Series
Sedan
Touring
Gran Turismo
BMW 6 Series
Coupé
Convertible
Gran Coupé
BMW 7 Series
BMW X1
BMW X3
BMW X5
BMW X6
BMW Z4
BMW i3
31,021
157,163
12,417
13,010
14,462
176,066
20,015
16,286
213,611
226,829
348,560
294,045
96,173
15,240
17,418
22,941
59,144
29,525
24,038
–
500,332
406,752
–
– 10.7
– 38.0
– 20.1
– 5.8
18.5
62.6
– 48.4
– 27.5
–
23.0
14,763
–
–
295,877
50,820
20,295
366,992
6,278
5,496
15,913
27,687
280,504
57,425
21,087
359,016
8,480
7,880
6,833
23,193
5.5
– 11.5
– 3.8
2.2
– 26.0
– 30.3
–
19.4
56,001
59,184
– 5.4
161,353
147,776
157,303
149,853
9.2
5.0
107,231
108,544
– 1.2
36,688
43,689
– 16.0
12,866
15,249
– 15.6
BMW total
1,655,138
1,540,085
* Includes cars manufactured by the BMW Brilliance joint venture.
311
–
–
7.5
12.9
30.2
0.9
22.2
1.7
3.4
9.7
9.5
6.5
2.2
0.8
–
100.0
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Reflecting the fact that the Coupé and Convertible
models are coming to the end of their product life cycles,
sales of the BMW 1 Series fell by 5.8 % to 213,611 units.
The sales volume of 500,332 units recorded in 2013 for
the BMW 3 Series was significantly up on the previous
year (+ 23.0 %). Demand for the BMW 5 Series also re-
mained high at 366,992 units, surpassing the previous
year’s figure by 2.2 %.
The various models of the BMW X family again performed
extremely well in 2013. Sales of the BMW X1 and the
BMW X3 rose by 9.2 % and 5.0 % to 161,353 units and
157,303 units respectively. The BMW X5, with a sales
volume of 107,231 units, almost reached the previous
year’s high level despite the model change (– 1.2 %). The
new X5 has been available to customers since November
2013.
MINI brand cars in 2013 – analysis by model variant
as a percentage of total MINI brand sales volume
MINI One
(including One D)
MINI Cooper S
(including Cooper SD)
MINI Cooper
(including Cooper D)
MINI Cooper
MINI Cooper S (including Cooper SD)
35.7
(including Cooper D)
44.0 MINI One (including One D)
20.3
New sales volume high for MINI
MINI achieved a new sales volume record in 2013 with
305,030 units sold (+ 1.2 %). The MINI Paceman (avail-
able since March 2013) got off to a good start with
14,687 units sold. With a sales volume of 101,897 units, the
MINI Countryman came very close to the previous year’s
sales performance (– 0.4 %). The MINI Hatch – now ap-
proaching the end of its product life cycle – only just fell
short of the previous year’s figure (128,498 units; – 2.3 %).
The new generation MINI was announced in November
2013 and will appear on the markets in spring 2014.
Sales volume of MINI vehicles by model variant
in units
2013
2012
Change
Proportion of
in % MINI sales volume
2013 in %
MINI Hatch
MINI Convertible
MINI Clubman
MINI Countryman
MINI Coupé
MINI Roadster
MINI Paceman
128,498
131,569
– 2.3
21,167
24,474
– 13.5
21,030
22,699
101,897
102,271
– 7.4
– 0.4
8,436
11,311
– 25.4
9,315
9,202
14,687
–
1.2
–
1.2
42.1
6.9
6.9
33.4
2.8
3.1
4.8
100.0
MINI total
305,030
301,526
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18 General Information on the BMW Group
24 Report on Economic Position
24 Overall Assessment by Management
24 General and Sector-specific
Environment
27 Financial and Non-financial
Performance Indicators
29 Review of Operations
29 Automotive Segment
35 Motorcycles Segment
36 Financial Services Segment
38 Research and Development
40 Purchasing
41 Sales and Marketing
42 Workforce
44 Sustainability
47 Results of Operations, Financial
Position and Net Assets
56 Events after the End of the
Reporting Period
63 Report on Outlook, Risks and
Opportunities
81 Internal Control System and Risk
Management System Relevant for the
Consolidated Financial Reporting Process
82 Disclosures Relevant for Takeovers
and Explanatory Comments
85 BMW Stock and Capital Markets
Sales volume of Rolls-Royce vehicles by model variant
in units
Rolls-Royce
Phantom (including Phantom Extended Wheelbase)
Coupé (including Drophead Coupé)
Ghost
Wraith
Rolls-Royce total
2013
2012
631
223
2,284
492
3,630
573
216
2,786
–
3,575
Change
in %
10.1
3.2
– 18.0
–
1.5
Rolls-Royce again records all-time high
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars remained market leader in
the ultra-luxury segment in 2013 and, with sales of
3,630 units, achieved a new sales volume record for the
fourth year in succession. The brand’s top model,
the Phantom, was handed over to 854 customers
(+ 8.2 %) during the year under report. 2,284 units of
the Rolls-Royce Ghost were sold worldwide (– 18.0 %).
The newest model, the Rolls-Royce Wraith, was
launched in autumn 2013 (492 units).
Production network running at full capacity
In the course of the year under report the BMW Group’s
production network implemented numerous model
start-ups, commenced series production of the BMW i3
and continued to expand capacities at its various inter-
national sites. Despite these diverse challenges, new
production volume records were set. Thanks to its high
degree of flexibility, the production network was able
to even out regional sales volume fluctuations by adapt-
ing its production programme wherever necessary to
changing conditions.
In order to keep pace with ever-growing demand for
the broad range of vehicles in its fleet, total produc-
tion volume in 2013 was increased by 7.8 %. In total,
we manufactured 2,006,366* vehicles, comprising
1,699,835* BMW (+ 9.9 %), 303,177 MINI (– 2.7 %) and
3,354 Rolls-Royce (+ 2.3 %) brand cars.
Electromobility production network now completed
One of the main focuses at the Leipzig, Dingolfing and
Landshut plants during the year under report was prep-
aration work for the series production start of the two
new BMW i models, both of which are being manufac-
tured in a multi-plant effort within the E-Mobility com-
petence network. The Leipzig plant in particular plays
a major role in the production and assembly of BMW i
models and began series production of the BMW i3 in
* Includes cars manufactured by the BMW Brilliance joint venture.
September 2013. Stringent high standards for both
material selection and production processes have been
achieved in the areas of lightweight construction, sus-
tainability and the careful use of resources. For the first
time in the history of the automotive industry, CFRP is
being used on an industrialised series production scale
to manufacture the bodywork of the BMW i3. The carbon
fibre cores produced at the Wackersdorf plant together
with our joint venture partner SGL Automotive Carbon
Fibers GmbH & Co. KG, Munich, are processed at the
BMW Leipzig plant to form CFRP body parts. In autumn,
series production of drive module components for the
BMW i3 began at the Group’s Dingolfing plant. The
Landshut plant not only produces carbon parts, but also
electric motors, range extenders and motor transmission
units for the BMW i series.
Vehicle production of the BMW Group by plant in 2013
in 1,000 units
Assembly plants
Graz2
Goodwood
Rosslyn
Tiexi1
Dingolfing
Dadong1
Oxford
Spartanburg
Leipzig
Munich
Regensburg
Dingolfing
Spartanburg
Regensburg
Munich
Leipzig
Oxford
342.6
297.3
295.5
247.3
186.7
176.0
Dadong1
Tiexi 1
Rosslyn
Goodwood
Graz (Magna Steyr) 2
Assembly plants
126.9
88.0
65.6
3.4
125.6
51.5
1 Joint venture BMW Brilliance.
2 Contract production.
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More than one million vehicles produced in Germany
for third consecutive year
For the third year in a row, the Group manufactured
over one million vehicles at its German plants. The pro-
duction start-up of the BMW 4 Series Coupé commenced
at the Group’s main plant in Munich. In future the plant
will be demonstrating its high degree of flexibility by
producing three different BMW 3 Series and BMW 4 Se-
ries models on one and the same production line. The
BMW 4 Series Coupé is the basic model for the BMW M4
Coupé, the production of which was prepared at the
Munich main plant over the course of 2013 and is
scheduled to start in 2014. During the year under report,
247,330 vehicles were manufactured in Munich – more
than ever before.
Production of the BMW 4 Series Convertible began at
the Regensburg plant in 2013. In addition, the plant
celebrated the topping-out ceremony for its new supply
centre. The expansion of logistics structures is keeping
pace with the increased need for materials and plays
a key role in making the supply of parts for assembly
even more efficient. In parallel to these changes, further
progress was made to increase bodymaking capacity at
the plant, a process initiated in the previous year. Pro-
duction capacity in the pressing plant was also expanded
with the commissioning into service of a new pressing
facility based on high-speed servo technology.
The BMW Group hired 700 new employees at its pro-
duction plant in Leipzig in 2013, mainly to build up
expertise and create capacity for its BMW i models, but
also in the area of conventional carmaking. More over,
two new pressing lines employing high-speed servo
pressing technology were taken into service at the BMW
Leipzig plant with a view to increasing production
depth and flexibility in general. Series production of the
BMW 2 Series Coupé began in November. In parallel,
staff at the plant also made preparations for manufac-
turing the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer from 2014 on-
wards, the first BMW model to be produced with front-
wheel drive.
In autumn the Dingolfing plant celebrated its 40th anni-
versary as a BMW production location. We were again
able to increase flexibility at the plant over the course of
the year. After a ten-year absence, the production start-
up of the 3 Series Gran Turisimo in spring heralded
the return of a BMW 3 Series model to the Dingolfing
plant. Simultaneously, the plant began manufactur-
ing the BMW M6 Gran Coupé. The number of vehicles
produced per day stood at the record level of some
1,500 units. Further good progress was made in ramping
up capacity at the plant, with construction work contin-
uing for a new bodymaking facility on a 25-hectare ex-
pansion area. One further major construction measure
undertaken at the Dingolfing plant was the ground,
breaking ceremony for the installation of a new high-
speed servo press.
At the components plant in Landshut in November, a
new die-casting foundry and a new core-moulding plant
were taken into operation. As the only BMW produc-
tion site to date that produces lightweight die-cast alloy
parts, it is now better able to serve the growing demand
for these components within the Group. The plant’s
production capacity now stands at 69,000 tons, which is
equivalent to some five million die-cast parts per year.
Global presence strengthened
Over 45 % of the BMW Group’s vehicles were manufac-
tured abroad during the year under report. The pro-
duction of the BMW 3 Series Sedan started at the Tiexi*
plant in the Chinese city of Shenyang at the beginning
of the year. Operations at this plant had only begun in
2012 and by September 2013, the 100,000th vehicle was
rolling off the assembly line. The BMW 5 Series long-
wheelbase Sedan is manufactured at the Dadong* plant
in China. In July, the 100,000th four-cylinder petrol en-
gine made for the Chinese market came off the produc-
tion line at the engine manufacturing plant in Shenyang.
At the same time, preparations got underway at the
site for the construction of a further plant to supply en-
gines for local production.
In August 2013 the US plant in Spartanburg began manu-
facturing the new generation of the BMW X5. Since
2010, production capacity at the plant has practically
doubled. In the medium term, the plan is to increase ca-
pacity to accommodate up to 350,000 units per annum.
As from next year, as competence centre for the BMW X
models, the plant will also produce the BMW X4, the
latest addition to the X family. Furthermore, since this
year the American plant has been operating the world’s
largest connected fleet of hydrogen / fuel-cell-driven in-
dustrial logistics vehicles.
The BMW plant in Rosslyn, South Africa, has been run-
ning on a 24-hour basis in three shifts since 2012 and –
despite an eight-week strike in the car industry affecting
the entire country – manufactured a record volume of
65,646 units in 2013.
The BMW Group’s assembly plants in Egypt, India,
Indonesia, Malaysia, Russia and Thailand – whose
* Joint venture BMW Brilliance.
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24 Report on Economic Position
24 Overall Assessment by Management
24 General and Sector-specific
Environment
27 Financial and Non-financial
Performance Indicators
29 Review of Operations
29 Automotive Segment
35 Motorcycles Segment
36 Financial Services Segment
38 Research and Development
40 Purchasing
41 Sales and Marketing
42 Workforce
44 Sustainability
47 Results of Operations, Financial
Position and Net Assets
56 Events after the End of the
Reporting Period
63 Report on Outlook, Risks and
Opportunities
81 Internal Control System and Risk
Management System Relevant for the
Consolidated Financial Reporting Process
82 Disclosures Relevant for Takeovers
and Explanatory Comments
85 BMW Stock and Capital Markets
primary function is to serve the corresponding regional
markets – also remained on growth course in 2013, pro-
ducing a total of 51,504 units in all. The BMW Group
will also soon be producing BMW motorcycles at its as-
sembly plant in Rayong, Thailand, exclusively for the
growing local market. The Rayong plant is therefore the
only one in the Group’s worldwide production network
to manufacture for three brands: the BMW, the MINI
and BMW Motorrad. Moreover, in December the BMW
Group laid the foundation stone for a new plant in
Araquari, Brazil (in the state of Santa Catarina). The
plant is scheduled to commence operations in autumn
2014 and produce up to 30,000 units per year.
In November, the production of the third generation of
MINI models began at the Oxford plant to coincide with
the plant’s 100th anniversary. The British production
triangle comprising the MINI plant in Oxford, the com-
ponents plant in Swindon and the engine production
facility in Hams Hall is a key part of the BMW Group’s
production network. The pressing plant in Swindon
introduced tactile laser welding technology during the
reporting period. This highly innovative process offers
advantages in terms of corrosion protection and will be
utilised for the first time in producing the third MINI
model generation.
engines for the new Efficient Dynamics engine family
deployed in BMW and MINI brand cars. At the Hams
Hall plant, measures were implemented to take over pro-
duction of drive systems for the BMW i8 as from 2014.
The production start-up of the latest generation of modu-
lar engines was also high on the agenda at the BMW
Group’s largest engine-making plant in Steyr. Since the
beginning of series production at the site, no fewer
than 16 million engines have been manufactured. Cur-
rently, the Steyr plant handles production of the BMW
4- and 6-cylinder diesel engines, 6-cylinder petrol en-
gines and MINI diesel engines. Since switching to the
use of electricity generated from renewable sources and
eco-friendly, climate-neutral process heat from the
near by biomass power plant in 2013, the engine plant
has reduced its annual carbon emissions by more than
30,000 tons.
Due to the strong demand for 4-cylinder petrol engines
worldwide during the period under report, engine-
building activities at the Munich plant ran at full
capacity, with up to 2,000 engines produced per day.
In addition, the Munich plant also manufactures 8- and
12-cylinder petrol engines as well as 6-cylinder diesels
for our M Performance models.
In order to secure further capacities for the planned
growth of the MINI, the BMW Group simultaneously
made preparations for producing the MINI under con-
tract with the Dutch carmaker VDL NedCar bv, Born.
Contract production of the MINI will commence in
the second half of the coming year. The MINI models
Countryman and Paceman are already being produced
under contract by the company Magna Steyr Fahr zeug-
technik in Graz, Austria.
The Rolls-Royce plant in Goodwood, England, celebrated
its tenth production anniversary during the year under
report. Series production of the Rolls-Royce Wraith began
at the plant in summer 2013.
Flexible, standardised production system for
engines introduced
Preparations were made to manufacture a new genera-
tion of low-consumption petrol and diesel engines at
the Munich, Hams Hall (UK) and Steyr (Austria) plants.
For this purpose a highly flexible, demand-oriented
production system was introduced at all three locations.
In September, production began of the 3- and 4-cylinder
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motoRCyCles segment
BMW Motorrad sets new sales volume record
The Motorcycles segment also achieved its best sales
volume of all time in 2013, despite persistently difficult
market conditions. In total, we sold 115,215 BMW motor-
cycles (2012: 106,358 units; + 8.3 %) worldwide.
Motorcycle sales up in nearly all markets
Motorcycle sales in Europe rose to 68,961 units (+ 4.7 %),
despite the fact that a number of markets suffered
further contraction. Sales volume in Germany also grew
by 4.7 % and reached 21,473 units. Motorcycles busi-
ness in Italy stabilised at 10,230 units (+ 0.3 %). The only
country in the region with lower sales than one year
earlier was France (10,400 units; – 5.0 %). By contrast, at
14,100 units, motorcycle sales in the USA were well
above the previous year’s level (+ 16.5 %).
Model initiative continued
In February, a number of special models (R 1200 R,
R 1200 RT and R 1200 GS Adventure) as well as the new
F 800 GT were launched to mark BMW Motorrad’s
90th anniversary. These launches were followed in
March by the new generation of the R 1200 GS, BMW
Motorrad’s most successful motorcycle to date. The
latest version of the world’s best-selling long-distance
enduro received a number of prestigious awards in
2013. In March, with more than 30 % of the votes, readers
of the magazine “Motorrad” voted the new R 1200 GS
first in the category “Trial / Enduros”. It also won a num-
ber of prestigious design prizes, such as the red dot and
the German Design Award. The bike has been excep-
tionally well received by customers and enjoyed much
acclaim in the motorcycle press, confirming the fact
that it sets new standards for long-distance enduros.
BMW sales volume of motorcycles*
in 1,000 units
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
09
10
11
12
13
87.3
98.0
104.3
106.4 115.2
* Excluding Husqvarna, sales volume up to 2013: 59,776 units.
BMW Group – key motorcycle markets 2013
as a percentage of sales volume
Germany
Other
USA
France
Spain
Great Britain
Brazil
Italy
Germany
USA
France
Italy
18.6
12.2
9.0
8.9
Brazil
Great Britain
Spain
Other
6.6
5.5
4.5
34.7
The new F 800 GS Adventure has been available since
mid-June. The model revision of the F 800 ST was
also launched in a version suitable for use by public
authorities.
The R nineT, S 1000 R, R 1200 RT, R 1200 GS Adventure,
C evolution, K 1600 GTL Exclusive and F 800 GS
Adventure models were presented at the major autumn
trade fairs and will be launched in the course of 2014.
Motorcycle production slightly reduced
In total, 110,127 BMW motorcycles were manufactured
during the period under report (2012: 113,811; – 3.2 %).
The BMW plant in Berlin spent much of the year pre-
paring for the production start-up of various motorcycle
models, including the fully electrically powered Maxi-
Scooter BMW C evolution and the BMW R nineT, which
is reminiscent of the brand values of 90 years of BMW
Motorrad history.
New strategic direction for motorcycles business
In line with its new strategic direction, the Motorcycles
segment is now fully focused on the BMW Motorrad
brand. Following approval by the Austrian Merger Con-
trol Authorities, Pierer Industrie AG, Austria, took over
Husqvarna Motorcycles on 6 March 2013.
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18 General Information on the BMW Group
24 Report on Economic Position
24 Overall Assessment by Management
24 General and Sector-specific
Environment
27 Financial and Non-financial
Performance Indicators
29 Review of Operations
29 Automotive Segment
35 Motorcycles Segment
36 Financial Services Segment
38 Research and Development
40 Purchasing
41 Sales and Marketing
42 Workforce
44 Sustainability
47 Results of Operations, Financial
Position and Net Assets
56 Events after the End of the
Reporting Period
63 Report on Outlook, Risks and
Opportunities
81 Internal Control System and Risk
Management System Relevant for the
Consolidated Financial Reporting Process
82 Disclosures Relevant for Takeovers
and Explanatory Comments
85 BMW Stock and Capital Markets
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FinanCial seRviCes segment
Financial Services segment achieves best figures
to date
The Financial Services segment again benefited from
its attractive product range in 2013 and reported
profitable growth. The portfolio of leasing and credit
financing contracts in place with retail customers and
dealers grew by 7.4 % to a total of 4,130,002 contracts,
the highest figure ever reported by the segment (2012:
3,846,364 contracts). Business volume in balance sheet
terms grew by 4.2 % to stand at € 84,347 million at the
end of the reporting period (2012: € 80,974 million).
Credit financing and the lease of BMW Group brand
cars and motorcycles to retail customers is the segment’s
largest line of business. In our multi-brand line of busi-
ness, which operates under the brand name “Alphera”,
we also offer financing for vehicles of other manufac-
turers. Moreover, we support our own dealer organisa-
tion by providing financing for dealership vehicle inven-
tories, real estate and equipment. In its international
multi-brand fleet business, which operates under the
brand name “Alphabet”, the BMW Group offers a wide
range of individualised mobility solutions for corpo-
rates, ranging from vehicle financing on the one hand
through to bespoke services and full fleet manage-
ment on the other. The segment’s range of products is
rounded off by a host of individualised insurance
products and attractive banking services.
Sharp rise in leasing and new credit business
The segment’s worldwide lease and credit financing busi-
ness with retail customers continued to grow in 2013.
With a total of 1,471,385 new contracts, the segment set
a new record for the number of new contracts signed
in a year, surpassing the previous year’s figure by 9.7 %
(2012: 1,341,296 contracts).
Lease business and credit financing business contributed
equally to this strong growth, in both cases with an in-
Contract portfolio of Financial Services segment
in 1,000 units
4,200
4,000
3,800
3,600
3,400
3,200
3,000
crease of 9.7 % over the previous year. Leasing accounted
for 33.8 % of new business, credit financing for 66.2 %.
The proportion of new BMW Group cars leased or
financed by the Financial Services segment was 44.0 %,
3.6 percentage points higher than one year earlier.
In the used car financing line of business, 315,919 new
contracts for BMW and MINI brand cars were signed
in 2013, 4.1 % more than in the previous year (2012:
303,490 contracts).
The total volume of all new credit financing and leas-
ing contracts concluded with retail customers during
the twelve-month period amounted to € 39,241 million,
an increase of 7.0 % over the previous year (2012:
€ 36,664 million).
This surge in new business had a positive impact on the
overall size of the contract portfolio, which grew to a
total of 3,793,768 contracts at the end of the reporting
period (2012: 3,534,620 contracts; + 7.3 %). Growth
was recorded across all regions, with increases in the
Europe / Middle East region (+ 8.8 %), the Americas
region (+ 5.5 %) and for the EU Bank (+ 2.4 %). The most
significant rise was again recorded in the Asia / Pacific
region, where the contract portfolio grew by 23.6 %.
Expansion of BMW Bank successfully completed
The process of turning BMW Bank into a European finan-
cial institution was successfully completed, following
the formal conversion of the Italian subsidiary to the
status of a BMW Bank branch. This process has entailed
various European financial services entities of the
BMW Group being integrated in BMW Bank GmbH,
either in the form of branches or as subsidiaries. As a
credit institution operating throughout Europe, the
bank is able to enjoy the benefits of greater flexibility
in the areas of liquidity and equity capital management,
thus increasing the overall stability of the segment.
BMW Group new vehicles financed by
Financial Services segment
in %
50
40
30
20
10
09
10
11
12
13
3,086
3,190
3,592
3,846 4,130
Financing
Leasing
24.7
24.3
24.1
24.1
20.0
21.1
20.7
19.7
22.5
21.5
09
10
11
12
13
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Contract portfolio retail customer financing of
Financial Services segment 2013
as a percentage by region
Asia / Pacific
Europe / Middle
East / Africa
EU Bank
Americas
EU Bank
Americas
31.3
30.9
Europe / Middle East / Africa
24.9
Asia / Pacific
12.9
With the new structure in place, BMW Bank has its
headquarters in Germany, branches in Italy, Spain and
Portugal and a subsidiary in France.
Fleet business remains on growth course
As a fleet management specialist offering a full range
of services including leasing and funding, Alphabet
is the fourth-largest provider in the European market.
The total portfolio of fleet-related contracts climbed
by 6.6 % to stand at 535,528 contracts at the end of the
reporting period (2012: 502,397 contracts).
Multi-brand financing on the rise
Demand for multi-brand financing increased again in
2013. In total, 181,605 new contracts were signed in
2013, surpassing the previous year’s equivalent figure
by 10.8 % (2012: 163,945 contracts). A portfolio of
452,009 contracts was in place at the end of the reporting
period (2012: 417,408 contracts; + 8.3 %).
Development of credit loss ratio
in %
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
09
10
11
12
13
0.84
0.67
0.49
0.48
0.46
Dealer financing up on previous year
In addition to retail customer financing, the Financial
Services segment also provides financing products
for the dealer organisation. The total volume of dealer
financing at 31 December 2013 was € 13,110 million,
an increase of 3.5 % compared to one year earlier (2012:
€ 12,669 million).
Deposit business decreased
Deposit-taking represents an important source of re-
financing for the BMW Group. The volume of customer
deposits went down by 4.3 % during the twelve-month
period to € 12,457 million (2012: € 13,018 million).
Insurance business continues to grow
In addition to its financing and leasing products, the
Financial Services segment also offers a wide range of
individually packaged insurance services to customers
in 30 countries. There was no let-up in demand for
insurance products in 2013. The number of new con-
tracts rose worldwide by 6.3 % to 1,041,530 contracts
(2012: 979,776 contracts). The insurance contract port-
folio expanded by 18.9 % to 2,567,168 contracts (2012:
2,158,892 contracts).
Stable risk profile
Helped by the positive trend in the global economy and
an easing of the euro crisis, the segment’s well-estab-
lished risk management procedures again proved their
worth. The credit risk situation in southern Europe was
also more stable. The loss ratio incurred on the segment’s
total credit portfolio was reduced by 2 basis points to
0.46 % (2012: 0.48 %).
Reflecting developments on international used car mar-
kets, our vehicles’ residual values also improved slightly
worldwide over the course of the year. The only excep-
tion was in the countries of southern Europe, where,
although there was no improvement, prices at least sta-
bilised at a low level. Average losses on residual value
risks also decreased.
Further information with respect to risks and opportuni-
ties related to Financial Services can be found in the
section “Report on risks and opportunities”.
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18 General Information on the BMW Group
24 Report on Economic Position
24 Overall Assessment by Management
24 General and Sector-specific
Environment
27 Financial and Non-financial
Performance Indicators
29 Review of Operations
29 Automotive Segment
35 Motorcycles Segment
36 Financial Services Segment
38 Research and Development
40 Purchasing
41 Sales and Marketing
42 Workforce
44 Sustainability
47 Results of Operations, Financial
Position and Net Assets
56 Events after the End of the
Reporting Period
63 Report on Outlook, Risks and
Opportunities
81 Internal Control System and Risk
Management System Relevant for the
Consolidated Financial Reporting Process
82 Disclosures Relevant for Takeovers
and Explanatory Comments
85 BMW Stock and Capital Markets
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ReseaRCh and development
Efficient Dynamics
The vehicles produced by the BMW Group feature in-
telligent lightweight design, optimised aerodynamic
characteristics and efficient engines. The well-thought-
out mixture of materials used to build our vehicles
enables us to continually reduce their weight. The BMW
Group is also one of the world’s leaders in the use of
CFRP in car production. The lightweight material is at
least as strong, but up to 50 % lighter than steel and
around 30 % lighter than aluminium. When combined
with an aluminium chassis, a thermoplastic outer
skin and comprehensive weight optimisation in many
other components, the CFRP passenger compartment
used in the BMW i3 is currently the most effective
implementation of intelligent lightweight carmaking
on the market.
As from 2014, a completely new family of engines fea-
turing BMW TwinPower turbo technology will power
the first BMW and MINI models with new 3-, 4- and
6-cylinder in-line engines, ensuring that the best pos-
sible Efficient Dynamics technology is available in all
segments and performance categories.
The EU6 emission standard, which is mandatory for all
newly registered automobiles as from autumn 2014, has
already been met for most new BMW and MINI models
since 2013. BMW Blue Performance technology ensures
that the reduction in the percentage of nitrogen oxide
in emissions required by the EU6 standard has been ful-
filled for BMW’s diesel models.
In the field of electromobility, too, the BMW Group is
relying on in-house developments for its drive systems.
BMW eDrive embraces all of the drive system compo-
nents required for fully electric driving, i.e. the electric
motor, power electronics, e-transmission and high-
voltage battery system.
Intelligent energy management ensures that the waste
heat generated by the drive system is reduced; kinetic
energy is produced as needed and recovered. The BMW
Group has done pioneering work in the field of recu-
peration technology, which it has gradually been intro-
ducing since 2007. The technology generates electrical
energy that is fed into the vehicle’s electrical system
during acceleration and braking phases.
The BMW i3
The fully electrically powered BMW i3 was launched
in 2013 and is the first electric car on the market to com-
bine the pleasure of driving so typical for BMW with
electromobility suitable for daily use. It is based on an
innovative vehicle concept, which is tailor-made for
electromobility and includes a passenger compartment
made of CFRP. Driver assistance systems and mobility
services from BMW ConnectedDrive as well as the
services of 360° ELECTRIC have been specially developed
for the BMW i Series. The BMW i3 uniquely combines
dynamic driving (from 0 to 100 km / h in 7.2 seconds)
with low electricity consumption (12.9 kWh in the EU
test cycle). It is powered by a lithium-ion battery spe-
cially developed and produced by the BMW Group,
which is integrated in the underbody to save space. The
energy storage capacity gives the car a range of 130 to
160 kilometres under everyday driving conditions.
Connected mobility
With the new orientation of BMW ConnectedDrive ser-
vices, BMW continues to extend its outstanding posi-
tion as leading provider worldwide of online-based ser-
vices for vehicles. BMW ConnectedDrive is based on
two key areas, namely driver assistance systems (con-
venience and safety functions) and services (infotain-
ment and mobility services). Customers can now order
mobility services on an individual basis. Moreover, in-
dividual services can be ordered for limited periods of
time. The individualisation of services is now also avail-
able for the first time for a used BMW. As a result, both
BMW and BMW i customers can benefit from a broad
range of services and far lower entry prices. Since July
2013, many BMW models have been equipped with an
integrated SIM card as standard. The aim is, by 2017, to
connect around five million BMW vehicles worldwide
via Connected Drive by means of the permanently in-
stalled SIM card.
In future it will be possible to order BMW Connected-
Drive services in the newly created BMW Connected-
Drive store, an option unique for the market. The store
is not only available online, but also when travelling,
via the vehicle’s on-board system.
With its intelligent emergency call feature, BMW already
offers a broader range of functions than that required
by EU legislation for 2015. Automatic position-finding
and accident severity detection also help to greatly
minimise the time between an accident occurring and
the arrival of medical and rescue teams. In future, the
intelligent emergency call will be offered as standard in
practically all markets and models.
The range of optional driver assistance systems has
also been considerably expanded for the new MINI.
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Available for the first time are a head-up display above
the steering column, the Driving Assistant system in-
cluding camera-based, active speed control, collision
and pedestrian warning, high beam assistant and traffic
sign detection as well as a parking assistant and a re-
versing camera.
The diversity of the MINI Connected infotainment pro-
gramme, which is unique in its competitive environ-
ment, has been additionally increased. The new MINI
is the first vehicle in its segment that can be perma-
nently equipped with a SIM card, which means it has
the emergency call service with automatic position-
finding and accident severity detection as well as the
MINI teleservices at its disposal. The social networks
and infotainment functions, which can be integrated in
the vehicle via apps, are now available both for Apple
iPhones and for smartphones running the Android
operating system.
With functions such as traffic sign recognition and colli-
sion warning technology, BMW Motorrad Connected-
Ride is bringing camera-based rider assistance systems
that are already standard features in BMW cars to the
world of motorcycling. The particular challenge in this
case is how to implement the functions to suit motor-
cycling conditions: the system still needs to work per-
fectly when leaning into corners and in all weathers.
For example, based on ultrasound technology, the Side
View Assist system warns the motorcycle rider of ob-
jects located in blind spots and vehicles approaching
from the sides by means of orange warning triangles
built into the base of the motorcycle’s mirrors.
For a number of years now, the BMW Group has been
working on an electronic co-pilot that provides vehicles
with highly automated driving capabilities on motor-
ways. As early as 2011, a trial vehicle drove from Munich
to Nuremburg without assistance from the driver. A
highly automated switching from one motorway to an-
other at motorway intersections is now also possible,
thus managing a further key step in the automated ne-
gotiation of motorway networks.
After four years of research work, in 2013 one of the
largest field trials worldwide for Car-to-X-Communica-
tion simTD (Safe Intelligent Mobility – test field Ger-
many), involving more than 120 cars, was completed.
Numerous companies in the automotive and commu-
nications industries as well as research institutes joined
forces to test the electronic connectedness of vehicles
and traffic infrastructure. The BMW Group concentrated
particularly on the cross-traffic assistant and the traffic
sign assistant. Via radio signals, the cross-traffic assis-
tant registers the data of all road users at any given
crossing and, with the help of positioning technology
that is already available as standard equipment, can
manage to avoid many of the accidents that typically
occur at crossings. The second main focus was on
the traffic sign assistant, which, alongside a host of
other features, informs the driver of current speed
limits in traffic guidance systems or of approaching
congestion.
Awards for technological innovation and design
Engines newly developed by the BMW Group were
awarded two category prizes at the international
“Engine of the Year Awards 2013”. An international
jury awarded first prize in its capacity class to the
2.0-litre 4-cylinder TwinPower turbo engine, which
powers vehicles such as the BMW 1, 3 and 5 Series
models. In its class, the 1.6-litre 4-cylinder MINI Twin-
Power turbo engine, which powers the MINI Cooper S,
recorded its seventh consecutive award win. The suc-
cess is further proof of the dominance of the BMW
Group with its globally recognised competence in
engine development. No other car manufacturer has
managed to gain more titles at the Engine of the Year
Awards in recent years.
The BMW Group celebrated dual success at the inter-
nationally acclaimed “Goldenes Lenkrad” automotive
awards. The BMW X5 was voted the most convincing
new model of the year in the SUV category – as the first
BMW model in this category. In the competition for
the “Grünes Lenkrad”, the BMW i3 won hands down
against all other brands. The BMW i3 also secured first
place in the German Design Award 2014 in the “Trans-
portation and Public Space” category. An international
jury of experts presented awards not only for the BMW i3,
but also for the concept study BMW Pininfarina Gran
Lusso Coupé and the BMW R 1200 GS. A total of six
models designed by the BMW Group were honoured
at the world’s oldest and widely respected “GOOD
DESIGNTM” awards. The independent jury awarded
prizes to numerous vehicles, including the BMW 6 Series
Gran Coupé, the BMW 3 Series Sedan, the BMW M6
Coupé, the BMW M5 and the MINI Roadster. The BMW
Group also celebrated receiving four prizes at the red
dot award: product design 2013. In the “Automotive and
Transport” category the BMW M6 Gran Coupé, the
BMW M135i, the BMW 3 Series Touring and the BMW
R 1200 GS were each awarded the red dot design award
for their high-quality design.
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24 Report on Economic Position
24 Overall Assessment by Management
24 General and Sector-specific
Environment
27 Financial and Non-financial
Performance Indicators
29 Review of Operations
29 Automotive Segment
35 Motorcycles Segment
36 Financial Services Segment
38 Research and Development
40 Purchasing
41 Sales and Marketing
42 Workforce
44 Sustainability
47 Results of Operations, Financial
Position and Net Assets
56 Events after the End of the
Reporting Period
63 Report on Outlook, Risks and
Opportunities
81 Internal Control System and Risk
Management System Relevant for the
Consolidated Financial Reporting Process
82 Disclosures Relevant for Takeovers
and Explanatory Comments
85 BMW Stock and Capital Markets
40
puRChasing and supplieR netwoRk
As the leading provider of premium vehicles, the BMW
Group operates the supply chain together with its part-
ners. The focus here is on achieving the right balance
between quality, innovation, flexible supply structures
and competitive costs. This enables us, even in a volatile
environment, to react swiftly and flexibly to fluctua-
tions in demand and to continue improving the quality
of our products and services.
of our in-house component production facilities. The
expansion of the Landshut production plant for carbon
fibre parts emphasises the importance that the BMW
Group attaches to it as a competence centre for light-
weight construction and electromobility. This invest-
ment in CFRP technology provides the basis for the large-
scale automated series production of carbon fibre parts
in the BMW Group.
Numerous model start-ups
The year under report saw the launch of ten models in
total for the BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brands, for
which much of the groundwork was performed by the
purchasing team. The BMW i3 incorporates a large
number of innovations, implemented thanks to the co-
ordinated efforts of our suppliers and our own in-house
component manufacturing resources. Furthermore,
the new generation of the MINI marks the start of front-
wheel drive architecture for the BMW Group.
Internationalisation of procurement markets
In accordance with the basic principle applied that pro-
duction follows the market, the BMW Group is increas-
ingly shifting value-added processes into its respective
sales markets, thus providing a further defence against
currency exposures.
High level of investment safeguards productivity and
technology lead
The BMW Group’s Purchasing and Supplier team is also
responsible for component production sites and carries
out regular comparative analyses to ensure the efficiency
Regional mix of BMW Group purchase volumes 2013
in %, basis: production material
Africa
Asia / Australia
NAFTA
Central and
Eastern Europe
Germany
Rest of Western Europe
Germany
47.2
NAFTA
Rest of Western Europe
Central and Eastern Europe
18.9
17.0
Asia / Australia
Africa
12.1
1.9
1.9
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sales and maRketing
The worldwide sales network currently consists of
some 3,250 BMW, 1,500 MINI and 120 Rolls-Royce dealer-
ships. In China alone, more than 50 new BMW and
MINI dealerships were opened in 2013. The number of
dealerships in Europe was adapted to suit the current
economic conditions.
BMW brings out numerous new models
The revised BMW Z4 model was introduced in March
2013. This was followed in June by the launch of the
new M6 Gran Coupé, which offers the perfect balance
between design, performance and luxury. The new
BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo, as the third body variant
of this series, came onto the market in June 2013. It
combines the Sedan’s sporty, dynamic design with the
Touring’s functionality and versatility. The BMW 5 Se-
ries revised model has been available in the showrooms
since July. In addition to design modifications, a wider
selection of engines and additions to its broad choice
of features, the new BMW 5 Series offers a more exten-
sive range of standard equipment. October saw the
market launch of the new BMW 4 Series Coupé. With
its low centre of gravity and powerful engine models,
the sporty Coupé sets new standards for driving dy-
namics in its segment. The third generation of the
BMW X5 reached the showrooms in November. The dis-
tinguishing features of this successful model are its
increased sporting ability and lower fuel consumption.
In April 2013, the BMW Group, together with its joint
venture partner Brilliance Automotive, announced
the launch of an electric vehicle developed specially for
China under the brand name ZINORO.
Successful market launch of the BMW i3
At the end of July 2013, the BMW i3 was presented to
the public in three cities simultaneously: London, New
York and Beijing. The European sales launch of the
BMW i3 in November 2013 was accompanied by an ex-
tensive communication campaign. First successes
have already been recorded: the numbers of interested
parties, test drive enquiries and orders for the BMW
premium electric vehicle are surpassing expectations.
The BMW i3 is available directly from 196 European
dealerships with BMW i agency agreements (BMW i
agents). In selected markets, the sales concept for the
BMW i has been extended to include purchase offers
by telephone and via the Internet. In addition, BMW i
product experts advise interested customers at the
BMW i agencies. The coming months will see the launch
of the BMW i3 in the USA, China and Japan, among
other countries.
MINI extends model range
In March 2013, the MINI Paceman became the seventh
model in the MINI brand range. It is the first Sports
Activity Coupé in the premium compact segment. The
brand is therefore continuing to extend its model range
to include new vehicle concepts. April saw the market
launch of the John Cooper Works brand in China. In
Shanghai, MINI opened the first Experience Centre for
the brand in China.
In November, the BMW Group announced the third
generation of the MINI, which will be available on mar-
kets worldwide in spring 2014. The new MINI redefines
the premium small-car segment and offers numerous
innovations.
Rolls-Royce Wraith extends the brand experience
In 2013, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars presented the Wraith,
the most potent Rolls-Royce of all time. The Wraith
stands out for its unique design and has been available
in showrooms since September 2013. The Wraith has
received the highest accolades, both in the media and
from customers. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars also expanded
its global presence in the year under report to include
Turkey, the Philippines and Taiwan.
Comprehensive range of services centred
around BMW i
With 360°ELECTRIC, BMW i offers a comprehensive
package of services for easy, convenient electromobility.
BMW i3 and i8 can be recharged from a domestic power
socket. However, customers can charge up even more
quickly and conveniently using the BMW i wallbox, which
is also available with installation service. A solar car-
port is also available as an option. The public ChargeNow
network is accessible for customers without private
parking facilities. This is a network of public charging
infrastructure suppliers who provide access to more
than 8,000 charging points located throughout Europe.
With ParkNow LongTerm, the customer can rent a
long-term parking space with charging station at a car
park cooperating in the scheme. BMW Add-on Mobility
makes it possible to book a conventional BMW vehicle
(e. g. for longer holiday trips) as a further service provided
to BMW i customers.
Featuring comprehensive driver assistance systems and
connectivity solutions, BMW i ConnectedDrive services
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24 Report on Economic Position
24 Overall Assessment by Management
24 General and Sector-specific
Environment
27 Financial and Non-financial
Performance Indicators
29 Review of Operations
29 Automotive Segment
35 Motorcycles Segment
36 Financial Services Segment
38 Research and Development
40 Purchasing
41 Sales and Marketing
42 Workforce
44 Sustainability
47 Results of Operations, Financial
Position and Net Assets
56 Events after the End of the
Reporting Period
63 Report on Outlook, Risks and
Opportunities
81 Internal Control System and Risk
Management System Relevant for the
Consolidated Financial Reporting Process
82 Disclosures Relevant for Takeovers
and Explanatory Comments
85 BMW Stock and Capital Markets
42
are designed to fulfil our customers’ desire for con-
venience. BMW i3 Navigation includes a dynamic range
assistant, which provides the customer with reliable
information on the location of charging stations along
the route or suggests efficient driving styles. The Assis-
tance Services package comprises BMW i Connected-
Drive functions for smartphone and navigation, which
support the driver when charging the vehicle and during
the journey. The service package can also include pub-
lic transport options in the mobility planning. With a
BMW i, the customer is also entitled to the comprehen-
sive BMW i Mobile Care package. This includes tele-
phone assistance, on-the-spot help and a replacement
vehicle if required. As part of the holistic approach of
360°ELECTRIC, a customised maintenance and repair
package is also offered in addition.
Strong growth in customer service
For the BMW Group and its worldwide dealer organisa-
tion, the distribution of BMW and MINI spare parts,
accessories and services represents a key factor for suc-
cess. 2013 was yet another record year in our major
markets in Germany, the USA and China. Double-digit
growth in revenues was also achieved in Japan, Korea
and Russia.
New premium experience in showrooms
By 2017, the Future Retail programme will be imple-
mented worldwide with a view to enhancing the pre-
mium experience of our brands and products. Future
Retail comprises:
– new and additional possibilities for contact with our
brands,
– comprehensively improved dealerships, which offer
a premium experience and
– targeted support for dealerships enabling customer
needs to be met even more effectively.
In 2013, a start was made on implementing the pro-
gramme in 22 markets. The use of our 700 Product
Geniuses worldwide in some 450 dealerships was par-
ticularly successful.
woRkFoRCe
Workforce increased
The BMW Group’s worldwide workforce grew to a to-
tal of 110,351 employees at 31 December 2013 (2012:
105,876 employees; + 4.2 %). In order to satisfy the high
demand for our vehicles and to be ready to tackle future
challenges, skilled staff was recruited specifically for
the development and production of new technologies,
such as electromobility. The decrease in the Motorcycles
segment’s workforce was due to the sale of Husqvarna
Motorcycles in March 2013.
Training extended internationally
1,363 young people began their vocational training with
the BMW Group in 2013. In Germany, the number of
1,200 apprentices remained constant compared to the
previous year. At the end of the reporting period, the
BMW Group employed 4,445 apprentices worldwide.
Investment in employee training
Expenditure on basic and further training in the BMW
Group rose by 2.1 % to €288 million during the year un-
der report (2012: €282 million). This investment focused
principally on increasing skills in the field of electro-
mobility, the growing internationalisation of the BMW
Group and the development of a comprehensive range
of seminars in the area of healthcare.
Attractive employer
Again in 2013, the BMW Group ranged among the most
attractive employers in the world, a fact reflected in
numerous studies and rankings tables. In “The World’s
Most Attractive Employers”, published by the Univer-
sum agency, the BMW Group again succeeded in being
ranked as the best German employer across all sectors
and the best automotive company of all. The BMW Group
also managed to rise further in Trendence’s European
rankings table compared to the previous year.
BMW Group apprentices at 31 December
4,500
4,000
3,500
3,000
2,500
2,000
09
10
11
12
13
3,915
3,798
3,899
4,266 4,445
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BMW Group employees
Automotive
Motorcycles
Financial Services
Other
BMW Group
In Trendence’s German Young Professional Barometer
2013, the BMW Group occupied first place across all
target groups. Furthermore, in the Trendence Graduate
Barometer Germany, the BMW Group, with its second
place in the fields of business and engineering and its
fourth place in IT, achieved its best result since 2007.
Productive diversity boosts competitiveness
As a result of the specific deployment of varied, com-
plementary talents, the BMW Group is able to boost its
efficiency, innovative strength and customer orienta-
tion by better reflecting the diversity of its customers. In
order to attract a broad spectrum of skillsets which en-
able us to fully engage the strengths of all our employees,
we promote a business culture based on appreciation
and mutual respect.
The proportion of women in the workforce, both in
management positions and in training programmes for
young talent, rose further during the year under report.
The proportion of women in the BMW Group’s work-
force at 31 December 2013 stood at 17.4 % (BMW AG:
14.5 %). Particularly good progress was made regarding
the number of women in management positions, with
Proportion of non-tariff female employees at
BMW AG / BMW Group1
in %
13
12
11
10
9
8
31.12. 2013
31.12. 2012
100,682
96,518
2,726
6,823
120
2,939
6,295
124
110,351
105,876
Change
in %
4.3
– 7.2
8.4
– 3.2
4.2
the proportion rising to 13.8 % (BMW AG: 10.9 %). Com-
prehensive training and promotional programmes – for
both women and men – have been set up as part of the
strategy of bringing the proportion of women in manage-
ment positions up to our target corridor of between
15 and 17 % by the year 2020. Female representation in
trainee programmes throughout the BMW Group is al-
ready above 35 %.
Employee attrition rate at BMW AG1
as a percentage of workforce
7.0
6.0
5.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
09
10
11
12
13
09
10
11
12
13
BMW AG
BMW Group
8.4
8.8
11.1
9.1
11.8
10.0
10.9
12.7 2 13.8
1 Percentage calculated for the BMW Group since 2010.
2 Figure adjusted.
4.592
2.74
2.16
3.87
3.47
1 Number of employees on unlimited employment contracts leaving the Company.
2 After implementation of previously reported measures to reduce the size of the
workforce (voluntary employment contract termination agreements).
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24 Report on Economic Position
24 Overall Assessment by Management
24 General and Sector-specific
Environment
27 Financial and Non-financial
Performance Indicators
29 Review of Operations
29 Automotive Segment
35 Motorcycles Segment
36 Financial Services Segment
38 Research and Development
40 Purchasing
41 Sales and Marketing
42 Workforce
44 Sustainability
47 Results of Operations, Financial
Position and Net Assets
56 Events after the End of the
Reporting Period
63 Report on Outlook, Risks and
Opportunities
81 Internal Control System and Risk
Management System Relevant for the
Consolidated Financial Reporting Process
82 Disclosures Relevant for Takeovers
and Explanatory Comments
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44
sustainability
Economic success, the responsible use of resources and
the assumption of our social responsibilities are the
cornerstones for long-term growth and a continual rise
in the value of the business. For this reason, due con-
sideration to ecological and social criteria along the
entire value-added chain and a clear commitment to the
preservation of resources are values that are firmly em-
bedded in the philosophy of the BMW Group.
Again in 2013, the Group successfully maintained its
leading position among the most sustainable carmakers
worldwide – a fact borne out by the top places achieved
in prestigious ratings. The BMW share was again included
in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI, Europe
and World), making the BMW Group the only carmaker
to be consecutively listed in the top three for the last
15 years. In the Global 500 Rating of the Carbon Dis-
closure Project (CDP), in 2013 we achieved our best re-
sult of all time and with 100 out of 100 possible disclo-
sure points and a performance assessment in the best
‘A’ ranking, making us leaders in our sector. More-
over, the BMW Group was again included in the British
FTSE4Good Index in 2013.
Clean production
The integration of environmental management in all
production processes enables us to minimise our use
of resources and cushion their environmental impact.
Since 2006 we have reduced both the resources utilised
and the emissions per vehicle produced by an average
of 41.4 %.
The individual figures are as follows:
In 2013, the utilisation of resources and the emissions
per vehicle produced were again reduced by an average
of 6.6 % compared with the previous year, thus giving
rise to savings of €6.8 million.
Despite extensive in-house production (e. g. CFRP manu-
facturing) and the construction / commissioning of new
structures worldwide (such as the new foundry at the
Landshut plant), we managed to further reduce the
energy consumption per vehicle produced to 2.36 MWh
or 2.1 %. Improved energy efficiency, the utilisation of
highly efficient, ecologically sustainable combined heat
and power plants (CHPs) and the use of electricity
generated from renewable sources enabled us to reduce
the carbon emissions per vehicle produced by 5.6 % to
0.68 tons during the period under report.
In order to generate sufficient energy at its various pro-
duction plants, the BMW Group makes good use of its
own combined heat and power plants. The calculation
of energy efficiency within the BMW Group’s produc-
tion network has been adjusted to allow for increased
consumption caused by conversion due to the growing
use of CHP plants. The previous year’s figures have
been adjusted accordingly.
The volume of water required per vehicle produced also
fell to 2.18 m3 (– 1.8 %) in 2013. The amount of process
wastewater produced decreased by 7.8 % to 0.47 m3 per
vehicle produced. Measures implemented due to the
continual improvement process and good capacity utili-
sation at our plants contributed towards improved
efficiency in the use of both energy and water. At the
Spartanburg plant in the USA in particular, water con-
sumption was lowered by the use of condensed water
gained from the cooling system.
Energy consumption
Water consumption
Process wastewater
Non-recyclable waste
Solvent emissions
CO2 emissions
– 31.0 %
– 33.1 %
– 42.7 %
– 69.7 %
– 36.7 %
– 35.2 %
The amount of non-recyclable production waste fell
significantly by 11.4 % to 5.73 kg per vehicle produced
in 2013. A strong contributing factor was the decrease
in non-recyclable waste by almost one-quarter (23.3 %)
at the Landshut plant.
Due to the increasing significance of contract production,
only vehicles manufactured at BMW production plants1
are taken into account to calculate environmental per-
formance indicators, since, looking forward, this is seen
as the best way to ensure a differentiated portrayal of
the resource efficiency of the BMW Group’s own produc-
tion capacities.
Solvent emissions were reduced by an impressive 10.7 %
to 1.59 kg per vehicle produced during the period un-
der report, an achievement primarily due to the retrofit-
ting of the paint shop to include an exhaust air filtering
system at the Dadong2 plant in China.
1 Including BMW Brilliance joint venture.
2 Joint venture BMW Brilliance.
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Energy consumed* per vehicle produced
in MWh / vehicle
Water consumption* per vehicle produced
in m3 / vehicle
3.00
2.80
2.60
2.40
2.20
2.00
2.80
2.60
2.40
2.20
2.00
1.80
09
10
11
12
13
09
10
11
12
13
2.84
2.72
2.43
2.41
2.36
2.66
2.40
2.25
2.22
2.18
* Excluding contract production, adjusted for CHP losses.
* Excluding contract production.
Sustainability in the value-added chain
Sustainability criteria also play a major role in the field
of transport logistics as well as in the selection and as-
sessment of our suppliers. Sustainability requirements
apply not only to our suppliers, but also to our transpor-
tation service providers. The amount of energy needed
for transportation purposes has considerably increased
in recent years. In order to keep carbon emissions to an
absolute minimum, we work on the principle “produc-
tion follows the market”. In addition, we are working on
improving our packaging and continually increasing
the percentage of low-carbon types of transportation. In
total, 60.7 % of all new cars left our plants by rail during
the twelve-month period under report. Moreover, in
2013 we introduced measures to reduce the volume of
goods transported by airfreight.
Carbon emissions reduced across the fleet
The Efficient Dynamics technology package has been
helping us reduce the amount of CO2 our vehicles emit
for many years. The 100 % electrically powered BMW i3
was added to the BMW Group’s vehicle fleet in 2013.
With increasing electrification, including that achieved
by means of hybrid technology, we will continue to
take a leading role in the lowering of carbon emissions
and fuel consumption. Looking into the future, these
technologies represent an important basis for fulfilling
legally mandatory carbon and consumption limits.
The average carbon emissions of the vehicles we sold in
Europe fell by 37 % from 1995 to 2013. The BMW Group’s
fleet of new vehicles sold in Europe consumed an average
of 4.8 litres of diesel per 100 km and 6.2 litres of petrol
respectively. The average carbon emissions in our cars
sold in Europe (EU 27) stood at 133 grams per kilometre
during the year under report. We also lead the field
among German premium-segment manufacturers with
carbon emissions of 139 g / km. In 2013 the BMW Group’s
fleet already included 39 models using less than 120 g
CO2 / km. Our efficient technologies have given us a
competitive edge, particularly in markets governed by
a CO2-based vehicle tax.
CO2 emissions* per vehicle produced
in t / vehicle
Process wastewater* per vehicle produced
in m3 / vehicle
0.90
0.85
0.80
0.75
0.70
0.65
0.70
0.60
0.50
0.40
0.30
0.20
09
10
11
12
13
09
10
11
12
13
0.94
0.89
0.75
0.72
0.68
0.64
0.60
0.57
0.51
0.47
* Excluding contract production, adjusted for CHP losses.
* Excluding contract production.
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24 Report on Economic Position
24 Overall Assessment by Management
24 General and Sector-specific
Environment
27 Financial and Non-financial
Performance Indicators
29 Review of Operations
29 Automotive Segment
35 Motorcycles Segment
36 Financial Services Segment
38 Research and Development
40 Purchasing
41 Sales and Marketing
42 Workforce
44 Sustainability
47 Results of Operations, Financial
Position and Net Assets
56 Events after the End of the
Reporting Period
63 Report on Outlook, Risks and
Opportunities
81 Internal Control System and Risk
Management System Relevant for the
Consolidated Financial Reporting Process
82 Disclosures Relevant for Takeovers
and Explanatory Comments
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Waste for disposal* per vehicle produced
in kg / vehicle
15.0
12.5
10.0
7.5
5.0
2.5
Volatile organic compounds (VOC)*
per vehicle produced
in kg / vehicle
2.00
1.75
1.50
1.25
1.00
09
10
11
12
13
09
10
11
12
13
11.03
10.49
8.49
6.47
5.73
1.84
1.66
1.75
1.78
1.59
* Excluding contract production.
* Excluding contract production.
Further information on the subject of sustainability in
the BMW Group is available in our online sustainability
report at: www.bmwgroup.com /sustainability. The
Sustainable Value Report 2012 was prepared in ac-
cordance with the guidelines of the Global Reporting
Initiative (GRI G3.1). At Level A+ (GRI-tested) it fulfils
the highest degree of application laid down by GRI
guidelines.
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Report on Economic Position
Results of Operations, Financial Position and Net Assets
Earnings performance1
The BMW Group is able to look back on another success-
ful year. The number of BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce
brand cars sold rose by 6.4 % to 1,963,7982 units, enabling
the BMW Group to retain pole position at the head of
the premium segment in the automotive industry.
The BMW Group recorded a net profit of € 5,340 million
(2012: € 5,111 million) for the financial year 2013. The
post-tax return on sales was 7.0 % (2012: 6.7 %). Earnings
per share of common and preferred stock were € 8.10 and
€ 8.12 respectively (2012: € 7.75 and € 7.77 respectively).
Group revenues decreased by 1.0 % to € 76,058 million
(2012: € 76,848 million). Inter-segment revenue elimi-
nations increased as a result of the steep rise in new
leasing business. The depreciation of some of the major
currencies in which the BMW Group does business –
such as the US dollar, the Japanese yen, the Australian
dollar and the South African rand – also caused reve-
nues to fall slightly, despite the fact that sales volumes
were higher than one year earlier. Adjusted for ex-
change rate factors, the increase in revenues was 1.9 %.
Revenues comprise mainly the sale of cars and motor-
cycles (2013: € 56,811 million; 2012: € 58,039 million),
lease instalments (2013: € 7,296 million; 2012: € 6,900
million), the sale of products previously leased to cus-
tomers (2013: € 6,412 million; 2012: € 6,399 million) and
interest income on loan financing (2013: € 2,868 mil-
lion; 2012: € 2,954 million).
Revenues from the sale of BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce
brand cars were slightly down on the previous year
(2.1 %). Adjusted for exchange rate factors, revenues in-
creased by 0.9 %. Motorcycles business revenues were
1.2 % up on the previous year. Revenues generated with
Financial Services operations grew by 2.3 %. Adjusted
for exchange rate factors, revenues of the Motorcycles
and Financial Services segments rose by 4.6 % and 4.7 %
respectively.
Group revenues were spread fairly evenly across all re-
gions, with the Europe region (including Germany)
accounting for 45.2 % (2012: 45.7 %), the Americas region
for 20.7 % (2012: 21.2 %) and the Africa, Asia and Oceania
region for 34.1 % (2012: 33.1 %) of business.
Group Income Statement
in € million
Revenues
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Selling and administrative expenses
Other operating income
Other operating expenses
Profit before financial result
Result from equity accounted investments
Interest and similar income
Interest and similar expenses
Other financial result
Financial result
Profit before tax
Income taxes
Net profit
1 Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the revised version of IAS 19, see note 7.
2 Includes cars manufactured by the BMW Brilliance joint venture.
2013
2012
76,058
– 60,784
15,274
– 7,255
841
– 874
7,986
398
184
– 449
– 206
– 73
7,913
76,848
– 61,354
15,494
– 7,032
829
– 1,016
8,275
271
224
– 375
– 592
– 472
7,803
– 2,573
5,340
– 2,692
5,111
48
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18 General Information on the BMW Group
18 Business Model
20 Management System
23 Research and Development
24 Report on Economic Position
24 Overall Assessment by Management
24 General and Sector-specific
Environment
27 Financial and Non-financial
Performance Indicators
29 Review of Operations
47 Results of Operations, Financial
Position and Net Assets
62 Events after the End of the
Reporting Period
63 Report on Outlook, Risks and
Opportunities
63 Outlook
68 Risks Report
77 Report on Opportunities
81 Internal Control System and Risk
Management System Relevant for the
Consolidated Financial Reporting Process
82 Disclosures Relevant for Takeovers
and Explanatory Comments
85 BMW Stock and Capital Markets
Revenues in the Africa, Asia and Oceania region to-
talled € 25,916 million (2012: € 25,420 million) and were
up by 2.0 % compared to the previous year. These fig-
ures include China, where revenues grew by 6.2 % due
to higher volumes within a sound economic environ-
ment. Revenues generated in Germany and in the Rest
of Europe were respectively 3.2 % and 1.8 % lower than
one year earlier. Revenues in the Americas region were
also 2.9 % below their previous year’s high level, affected
both by the depreciation of the US dollar and the steep
rise in new leasing business (the latter resulting in a
higher level of inter-segment eliminations).
Group cost of sales were 0.9 % lower than in the pre-
vious year and comprise mainly manufacturing costs
(2013: € 36,572 million; 2012: € 37,648 million), cost
of sales directly attributable to financial services (2013:
€ 14,044 million; 2012: € 13,370 million) and research
and development expenses (2013: € 4,117 million; 2012:
€ 3,993 million). In addition to changes in these items,
cost of sales for the year was also affected by the loss in
value of a number of major currencies and by inter-
segment eliminations.
Gross profit fell by 1.4 % to € 15,274 million, resulting in
a gross profit margin of 20.1 % (2012: 20.2 %).
The gross profit margin recorded by the Automotive
segment was 18.2 % (2012: 19.5 %), while that of the
Motorcycles segment was 16.7 % (2012: 17.0 %). In the
Financial Services segment, the gross profit margin
remained stable at 13.1 %.
Compared to the previous year, research and develop-
ment expenses increased by € 124 million to € 4,117 mil-
lion, mirroring increased expenditure on new vehicle
projects and technologies. As a percentage of revenues,
the research and development ratio increased by 0.2 per-
centage points to 5.4 %. Research and development ex-
pense includes amortisation of capitalised development
costs amounting to € 1,069 million (2012: € 1,130 million).
Total research and development expenditure amounted
to € 4,792 million (2012: € 3,952 million). This figure com-
prises research costs, non-capitalised development
costs and capitalised development costs (excluding
scheduled amortisation). The research and development
expenditure ratio was therefore 6.3 % (2012: 5.1 %).
The proportion of development costs recognised as
assets was 36.4 % (2012: 27.6 %).
Compared to the previous year, selling and administra-
tive expenses increased by € 223 million to € 7,255 mil-
lion, with the rise in administrative expenses mainly
attributable to the higher workforce size and to group-
wide IT restructuring. Overall, selling and administra-
tive expenses were equivalent to 9.5 % (2012: 9.2 %) of
revenues. Depreciation and amortisation on property,
plant and equipment and intangible assets recorded in
cost of sales and in selling and administrative expenses
amounted to € 3,739 million (2012: € 3,541 million).
Other operating income and expenses improved from a
net expense of € 187 million to one of € 33 million. The
main reason for the improvement was that the previous
year’s figures had included one-time losses recognised
in advance of the planned sale of the Husqvarna Group.
The profit before financial result (EBIT) came in at
€ 7,986 million (2012: € 8,275 million).
The financial result for the twelve-month period was a
net expense of € 73 million, an improvement of € 399 mil-
lion over the previous year. The result from equity ac-
counted investments, which improved by € 127 million,
comprised the Group’s share of results from interests
in the joint venture BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd.,
Shenyang, the joint ventures with the SGL Carbon
Group, and the two DriveNow entities. Other financial
result benefited from the better outcome of changes in
the market values of interest rate and commodity de-
rivatives. Compared to the previous year, write-downs
on available-for-sale marketable securities had a lower
impact on the financial result.
Including all these factors, the profit before tax rose to
€ 7,913 million (2012: € 7,803 million). The pre-tax return
on sales was 10.4 % (2012: 10.2 %).
Income tax expense amounted to € 2,573 million (2012:
€ 2,692 million), resulting in an effective tax rate of
32.5 % (2012: 34.5 %). Lower non-recoverable with-
holding taxes, the changed regional earnings mix and
intergroup pricing issues contributed to the decrease
in the income tax expense for the year.
49 CoMBined ManageMent RepoRt
Revenues by segment
in € million
Profit / loss before tax by segment
in € million
2013
2012
2013
2012
Automotive
Motorcycles
Financial Services
Other Entities
Eliminations
Group
70,629
1,504
19,874
6
– 15,955
76,058
70,208
1,490
19,550
Automotive
Motorcycles
Financial Services
5
Other Entities
– 14,405
76,848
Eliminations
Group
6,561
76
1,639
164
– 527
7,913
7,170
6
1,561
3
– 937
7,803
Earnings performance by segment
Revenues of the Automotive segment increased by 0.6 %
to € 70,629 million. The benefits of higher sales volume
figures were held down by the negative impact of the
depreciation in value of a number of major currencies
(including the US dollar and the Japanese yen). Adjusted
for exchange rate factors, segment revenues rose by
3.5 %. At 18.2 %, gross profit margin was down on the pre-
vious year’s high level of 19.5 %.
Selling and administrative expenses went up by
€ 250 million to € 6,112 million compared to the pre-
vious year, with the rise in administrative expenses
mainly attributable to the higher workforce size and
to group-wide IT restructuring. Segment selling
and administrative expenses were equivalent to 8.7 %
(2012: 8.3 %) of revenues.
venture BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd., Shenyang,
the joint ventures with the SGL Carbon Group, and the
two DriveNow entities. Favourable changes in market
prices of commodity derivatives had a positive impact
on other financial result. Compared to the previous year,
write-downs on available-for-sale marketable securities
had a lower impact on the financial result.
Overall, the segment profit before tax amounted to
€ 6,561 million (2012: € 7,170 million) and the effective
tax rate was 32.8 % (2012: 34.2 %).
In the Motorcycles segment, the number of BMW brand
motorcycles handed over to customers increased by
8.3 %, while segment revenues edged up by 0.9 %. Ad-
justed for exchange rate factors, segment revenues rose
by 4.4 %.
The net expense from other operating income and ex-
penses improved by € 133 million (2012: net expense
of € 222 million), helped by positive foreign currency
translation effects in 2013 and the fact that the previous
year’s figure had included negative first-time consoli-
dation effects.
The profit before financial result (EBIT) amounted to
€ 6,657 million (2012: € 7,599 million), giving an EBIT
margin of 9.4 % (2012: 10.8 %).
The segment financial result was a net expense of
€ 96 million, an improvement of € 333 million over the
previous year. The result from equity accounted invest-
ments, which improved by € 127 million, comprised
the segment’s share of results from interests in the joint
The pre-tax segment result improved by € 70 million
(2012: € 6 million). The previous year’s figure was nega-
tively impacted by one-time losses recognised in con-
junction with the planned sale of the Husqvarna Group.
Financial Services segment revenues increased by 1.7 %
to € 19,874 million. Adjusted for exchange rate factors,
revenues increased by 4.0 %. The segment’s performance
reflects the growth in the contract portfolio. The gross
profit margin remained at the previous year’s level of
13.1 %. Selling and administrative expenses went down
slightly. The net amount of other operating income
and expenses improved by € 20 million. Overall the
Financial Services segment reports a profit before tax of
€ 1,639 million, 5.0 % up on the previous year’s figure of
€ 1,561 million.
50
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18 General Information on the BMW Group
18 Business Model
20 Management System
23 Research and Development
24 Report on Economic Position
24 Overall Assessment by Management
24 General and Sector-specific
Environment
27 Financial and Non-financial
Performance Indicators
29 Review of Operations
47 Results of Operations, Financial
Position and Net Assets
62 Events after the End of the
Reporting Period
63 Report on Outlook, Risks and
Opportunities
63 Outlook
68 Risks Report
77 Report on Opportunities
81 Internal Control System and Risk
Management System Relevant for the
Consolidated Financial Reporting Process
82 Disclosures Relevant for Takeovers
and Explanatory Comments
85 BMW Stock and Capital Markets
A profit before tax of € 164 million (2012: € 3 million) was
recorded for the Other Entities segment. The positive
impact of market value changes of interest rate deriva-
tives, recorded in other financial result, was the main
reason for the improvement.
The negative impact on earnings at the level of profit be-
fore tax reported in the Eliminations column decreased
from € 937 million in 2012 to € 527 million in 2013,
mainly due to lower inter-segment eliminations. This
line item in the Eliminations column also includes a
positive exceptional impact of € 129 million, resulting
from fine-tuning the methodology used to measure
leased products.
Financial position
The consolidated cash flow statements for the Group
and the Automotive and Financial Services segments
show the sources and applications of cash flows for the
financial years 2013 and 2012, classified into cash
flows from operating, investing and financing activities.
Cash and cash equivalents in the cash flow statements
correspond to the amount disclosed in the balance
sheet.
Cash flows from operating activities are determined
indirectly, starting with Group and segment net profit.
By contrast, cash flows from investing and financial
activities are based on actual payments and receipts.
The cash inflow from operating activities in 2013
decreased by € 1,462 million to € 3,614 million (2012:
€ 5,076 million), mainly due to rises in leased prod-
ucts and receivables from sales financing totalling
€ 6,549 million (2012: € 5,409 million) brought about
by sales volume factors.
The cash outflow for investing activities amounted to
€ 6,981 million (2012: € 5,433 million) and was thus
28.5 % higher than in the previous year. The increase
primarily reflects investments in property, plant and
equipment and intangible assets which went up by
€ 1,433 million to € 6,669 million. Net investments in
marketable securities resulted in a cash outflow of
€ 381 million (2012: € 175 million).
Further information on investments is provided in the
section on the net assets position.
Cash inflow from financing activities totalled € 2,703 mil-
lion (2012: € 952 million). Proceeds from the issue of
bonds amounted to € 8,982 million (2012: € 7,977 mil-
lion), compared with an outflow of € 7,242 million (2012:
€ 6,727 million) for the repayment of bonds. Non-cur-
Change in cash and cash equivalents
in € million
13,000
12,000
11,000
10,000
9,000
8,000
7,000
6,000
5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
Cash and cash
equivalents
31.12. 2012
Cash inflow
from operating
activities
Cash outflow
from investing
activities
Cash inflow
from financing
activities
Currency trans-
lation, changes in
Group composition
Cash and cash
equivalents
31.12. 2013
8,370
+ 3,614
– 6,981
+ 2,703
– 42
7,664
51 CoMBined ManageMent RepoRt
rent other financial liabilities resulted in a cash inflow
of € 6,626 million (2012: € 7,427 million) and a cash out-
flow of € 4,996 million (2012: € 5,498 million). The net
cash outflow for current other financial liabilities was
€ 721 million (2012: net cash inflow of € 230 million). The
change in commercial paper gave rise to a net cash in-
flow of € 1,812 million (2012: net cash outflow of € 858 mil-
lion). By contrast, the payment of dividends resulted in a
cash outflow of € 1,653 million (2012: € 1,516 million).
The cash outflow for investing activities exceeded cash
inflow from operating activities in 2013 by € 3,367 mil-
lion, compared to a shortfall of € 357 million in the pre-
vious year.
After adjusting for the effects of exchange-rate fluctu-
ations and changes in the composition of the BMW
Group with a total negative amount of € 42 million
(2012: negative amount of € 1 million), the various cash
flows resulted in a decrease of cash and cash equiva-
lents of € 706 million (2012: increase of € 594 million).
The cash flow statement for the Automotive segment
shows that the cash inflow from operating activities
exceeded the cash outflow for investing activities by
€ 1,962 million (2012: € 3,637 million). Adjusted for net
investments in marketable securities amounting to
€ 537 million (2012: € 172 million), mainly in conjunction
with strategic liquidity planning, the excess amount
was € 2,499 million (2012: € 3,809 million).
Free cash flow of the Automotive segment can be ana-
lysed as follows:
in € million
31. 12. 2013
31. 12. 2012
Cash inflow from operating activities
Cash outflow for investing activities
Net investment in marketable securities
Free cash flow Automotive segment
9,450
– 7,488
537
2,499
9,167
– 5,530
172
3,809
The cash outflow for operating activities of the Finan-
cial Services segment is driven primarily by cash
flows relating to leased products and receivables from
sales financing and totalled € 5,358 million (2012:
€ 4,192 million). Investing activities resulted in a cash
inflow of € 324 million (2012: cash outflow of € 32 mil-
lion).
Net financial assets of the Automotive segment com-
prise the following:
in € million
31. 12. 2013
31. 12. 2012
Cash and cash equivalents
Marketable securities and investment funds
Intragroup net financial receivables
Financial assets
Less: external financial liabilities*
Net financial assets
* Excluding derivative financial instruments.
6,768
2,758
4,460
13,986
– 1,859
12,127
7,484
2,205
5,862
15,551
– 2,224
13,327
52
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18 General Information on the BMW Group
18 Business Model
20 Management System
23 Research and Development
24 Report on Economic Position
24 Overall Assessment by Management
24 General and Sector-specific
Environment
27 Financial and Non-financial
Performance Indicators
29 Review of Operations
47 Results of Operations, Financial
Position and Net Assets
62 Events after the End of the
Reporting Period
63 Report on Outlook, Risks and
Opportunities
63 Outlook
68 Risks Report
77 Report on Opportunities
81 Internal Control System and Risk
Management System Relevant for the
Consolidated Financial Reporting Process
82 Disclosures Relevant for Takeovers
and Explanatory Comments
85 BMW Stock and Capital Markets
Refinancing
Operating cash flow provides a stable financial basis for
the BMW Group. A broadly based range of instruments
transacted on international money and capital markets
is used to refinance worldwide operations. Almost all of
the funds raised are used to finance the BMW Group’s
Financial Services business.
The overall objective of Group financing is to ensure the
solvency of the BMW Group at all times. Achieving this
objective is tackled in three strategic areas:
1. the ability to act at all times by assuring permanent
access to strategically important capital markets,
2. autonomy through the diversification of refinancing
instruments and investors, and
3. focus on value by optimising financing costs.
Financing measures undertaken centrally ensure access
to liquidity for the Group’s operating subsidiaries on
attractive and consistent conditions. Funds are acquired
with a view to achieving a desired structure for the com-
position of liabilities, comprising a finely tuned mix of
various financing instruments. The use of longer-term
financing instruments to finance the Group’s Financial
Services business and the maintenance of a sufficiently
high liquidity reserve serves to avoid the liquidity risk
intrinsic to any large portfolio of contracts. This pru-
dent approach to financing also supports BMW AG’s
ratings. Further information is provided in the “Liquidity
risks” section of the Report on outlook, risks and op-
portunities.
Apart from issuing commercial paper on the money
market, the BMW Group’s financing companies also
issue bearer bonds. In addition, retail customer and
dealer financing receivables on the one hand and leas-
ing rights and obligations on the other are securitised
in the form of asset-backed securities (ABS) financing
arrangements. Financing instruments employed by the
Group’s in-house banks in Germany and the USA (e. g.
customer deposits) are also used as a supplementary
source of financing. Owing to the increased use of inter-
national money and capital markets to raise funds, the
scale of funds raised in the form of loans from interna-
tional banks is relatively small.
As in previous years, operations were refinanced in the
year under report at an attractive level. Thanks to the
best rating in the European automobile industry and
BMW Group – financial liabilities
in € million
35,000
30,000
25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
Maturity (years)
within 1
between 1 and 5
later than 5
30,854
36,046
3,404
the high level of acceptance it has on capital markets,
the BMW Group’s refinancing activities were not
negatively affected despite – in some cases – quite high
volatility on financial markets. In addition to the issue
of bonds and loan notes on the one hand and private
placements on the other, commercial paper was also is-
sued on good conditions. Additional funds were raised
via new securitised instruments and the prolongation
of existing instruments. As in previous years, all issues
BMW Group – financial liabilities
in € million
Other
Derivative instruments
Commercial paper
Liabilities to banks
Asset backed financing
transactions
Liabilities from customer
deposits (banking)
Bonds
Liabilities from customer deposits (banking)
Asset backed financing transactions
Liabilities to banks
Commercial paper
Derivative instruments
Other
Bonds
30,370
12,457
10,128
8,590
6,292
1,103
1,364
53 CoMBined ManageMent RepoRt
were highly sought after by private and institutional
investors.
During 2013 the BMW Group issued five euro bench-
mark bonds with a total issue volume of € 4 billion
on European capital markets. Bonds were also issued
in Canadian dollars, British pounds, US dollars, Aus-
tralian dollars and other currencies for a total amount
of € 5.1 billion.
Ten ABS transactions were executed in 2013, including
two public transactions in the USA and one each in
Germany, Switzerland and South Korea with a total
volume equivalent to € 2.5 billion. Further funds were
also raised via new ABS conduit transactions in Japan,
Canada, Australia and South Africa totalling € 1.7 billion.
The regular issue of commercial paper also strengthens
the BMW Group’s financial basis. The following table
provides an overview of existing money and capital mar-
ket programmes of the BMW Group at 31 December
2013:
Programme
Amount utilised
Euro Medium Term Notes
Commercial paper
€27.6 billion
€6.3 billion
The BMW Group’s liquidity position is extremely robust,
with liquid funds totalling € 10.7 billion on hand at 31 De-
cember 2013. The BMW Group also has access to a syndi-
cated credit line of € 6 billion, with a term up to October
2018. This credit line, which is being provided on attrac-
tive conditions by a consortium of 38 international banks,
was not utilised at the end of the reporting period.
Further information with respect to financial liabilities
is provided in notes 34 and 38 to the Group Financial
Statements.
Net assets position*
The Group balance sheet total increased by € 6,533 mil-
lion (+5.0 %) to stand at € 138,368 million at 31 Decem-
ber 2013. Adjusted for exchange rate factors, the bal-
ance sheet total increased by 8.8 %.
The increase in non-current assets on the assets side of
the balance sheet related primarily to property, plant
and equipment (13.3 %), leased products (5.9 %), intangible
assets (18.7 %) and receivables from sales financing
(1.0 %). At the same time, deferred tax assets decreased
by 17.6 %.
Within current assets, increases were registered in par-
ticular for financial assets (20.5 %), receivables from
sales financing (4.3 %) and other assets (16.4 %). By con-
trast, decreases were recorded for inventories (1.4 %),
cash and cash equivalents (8.4 %) and trade receivables
(3.7 %).
Property, plant and equipment increased by € 1,772 mil-
lion compared to the previous year. The main focus in
2013 was on product investments for production start-
ups (including the BMW 2 Series) and infrastructure im-
provements. In total, € 4,470 million was invested, most
of which related to the Automotive segment. Depreciation
on property, plant and equipment totalled € 2,492 mil-
lion (2012: € 2,298 million). At 31 December 2013, prop-
erty, plant and equipment accounted for 10.9 % of total
assets (2012: 10.1 %). Adjusted for exchange rate factors,
property, plant and equipment increased by 14.5 %. Capi-
tal commitments for the acquisition of items of property,
plant and equipment totalled € 2,661 million at the end
of the reporting period.
At € 6,179 million, the carrying amount of intangible
assets was € 972 million higher than at 31 December
2012. Within intangible assets, capitalised development
costs rose by € 675 million. Investments in capitalised
development costs totalled € 1,744 million in the year
under report and were thus significantly up on the pre-
vious year’s figure (€ 1,089 million). Intangible assets
also include the acquisition of licences amounting to
€ 379 million, which are being amortised on a straight-
line basis over a period of six years. The proportion
of development costs recognised as assets was 36.4 %
(2012: 27.6 %). Adjusted for exchange rate factors, in-
tangible assets increased by 18.8 %. In total, € 2,217 mil-
lion was invested, most of which related to the Auto-
motive segment.
* Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the revised version of
IAS 19, see note 7.
18 Combined management RepoRt
18 General Information on the BMW Group
18 Business Model
20 Management System
23 Research and Development
24 Report on Economic Position
24 Overall Assessment by Management
24 General and Sector-specific
Environment
27 Financial and Non-financial
Performance Indicators
29 Review of Operations
47 Results of Operations, Financial
Position and Net Assets
62 Events after the End of the
Reporting Period
63 Report on Outlook, Risks and
Opportunities
63 Outlook
68 Risks Report
77 Report on Opportunities
81 Internal Control System and Risk
Management System Relevant for the
Consolidated Financial Reporting Process
82 Disclosures Relevant for Takeovers
and Explanatory Comments
85 BMW Stock and Capital Markets
54
Balance sheet structure – Group
Total equity and liabilities in € billion
Non-current assets
62 %
26 %
62 %
23 %
Equity
40 %
38 %
Non-current provisions and liabilities
Current assets
38 %
38 %
37 %
36 %
Current provisions and liabilities
thereof cash and cash equivalents
6 %
6 %
2013
2012
2012
2013
138
132
132
138
Balance sheet structure – Automotive segment
Total equity and liabilities in € billion
Non-current assets
45 %
44 %
41 %
43 %
Equity
Current assets
55 %
56 %
16 %
14 %
Non-current provisions and liabilities
43 %
43 %
Current provisions and liabilities
thereof cash and cash equivalents
9 %
11 %
2013
2012
2012
2013
72
69
69
72
Total capital expenditure on intangible assets and prop-
erty, plant and equipment as a percentage of revenues
increased to 8.8 % (2012: 6.8 %). Capital commitments
for intangible assets totalled € 446 million at the end of
the reporting period.
The growth in business reported by the Financial Services
segment is reflected in increases in leased products
(€ 1,446 million) as well as in current and non-current
receivables from sales financing (€ 896 million and
€ 307 million respectively). At the end of the reporting
55 CoMBined ManageMent RepoRt
period, leased products accounted for 18.7 % of total as-
sets, similar to their level one year earlier (18.6 %). Ad-
justed for exchange rate factors, they went up by 8.1 %.
Non-current receivables from sales financing accounted
for 23.6 % (2012: 24.5 %) of total assets, current receiva-
bles from sales financing for 15.5 % (2012: 15.6 %). Total
receivables from sales financing relate to retail customer
and dealer financing (€ 40,841 million) and finance leases
(€ 13,276 million). Adjusted for exchange rate factors,
non-current receivables from sales financing went up by
7.6 %, while current receivables from sales financing
rose by 10.4 %. This includes the negative impact of the
depreciation in value of a number of major currencies
against the euro.
Within current assets, increases were registered for other
assets (€ 601 million) and financial assets (€ 947 million).
Favourable developments with currency derivatives
as well as the purchase of commercial paper and invest-
ment certificates caused financial assets to rise. Other
assets relate to receivables from other companies in
which an investment is held, advance payments to sup-
pliers and collateral receivables.
Compared to the end of the previous year, inventories
decreased by € 140 million (1.4 %) to € 9,585 million and
accounted for 6.9 % (2012: 7.4 %) of total assets. The
decrease relates primarily to finished goods. Adjusted
for exchange rate factors, inventories increased by 1.7 %.
Trade receivables were € 94 million lower than at the end
of the previous year and accounted for 1.8 % of total
assets (2012: 1.9 %). Adjusted for exchange rate factors,
trade receivables decreased by 1.2 %.
Cash and cash equivalents went down by € 706 million to
€ 7,664 million.
On the equity and liabilities side of the balance sheet, in-
creases were recorded for equity (16.5 %), trade payables
(16.2 %), non-current financial liabilities (0.9 %) and
current financial liabilities (1.5 %). By contrast, pension
provisions decreased by 39.6 %.
Group equity rose by € 5,037 million to € 35,643 million,
mainly due to the profit attributable to shareholders of
BMW AG totalling € 5,314 million. Currency translation
differences reduced equity by € 635 million. Deferred
taxes on items recognised directly in equity had the
effect of reducing equity by € 779 million. Group equity
increased on account of remeasurements of the net
defined benefit liability for pension plans (€ 1,308 mil-
lion), primarily as a result of the higher discount rates
used in Germany and the USA. Fair value measurement
of derivative financial instruments (€ 1,357 million)
and marketable securities (€ 8 million) had a positive im-
pact on equity. Income and expenses relating to equity
accounted investments and recognised directly in equity
(before tax) reduced equity by € 7 million. The divi-
dend payment decreased equity by € 1,640 million. Mi-
nority interests increased by € 81 million. Other changes
amounted to € 13 million.
A portion of the Authorised Capital created at the
Annual General Meeting held on 14 May 2009 in con-
junction with the employee share scheme was used
during the financial year under report to issue shares
of preferred stock to employees. An amount of € 17 mil-
lion was transferred to capital reserves in conjunction
with this share capital increase.
The equity ratio of the BMW Group improved overall
by 2.6 percentage points to 25.8 %. The equity ratio of
the Automotive segment was 43.1 % (2012: 41.0 %) and
that of the Financial Services segment was 9.1 % (2012:
8.6 %).
Pension provisions decreased from € 3,813 million to
€ 2,303 million at the two respective year ends, mainly
as a result of the higher discount factors used in Ger-
many and the USA.
Trade payables went up from € 6,433 million to € 7,475 mil-
lion, mainly reflecting higher production volumes and
increased capital expenditure levels. Trade payables ac-
counted for 5.4 % of the balance sheet total at the end
of the reporting period (2012: 4.9 %). Adjusted for ex-
change rate factors, they increased by 17.9 %.
Current and non-current financial liabilities increased
from € 69,507 to € 70,304 million over the twelve-month
period. Within financial liabilities, commercial paper
went up by 37.5 %, ABS transactions by 7.6 % and bonds
by 1.7 %. By contrast, liabilities to banks went down
by 9.4 % and deposit liabilities by 4.3 %. Adjusted for
18 Combined management RepoRt
18 General Information on the BMW Group
18 Business Model
20 Management System
23 Research and Development
24 Report on Economic Position
24 Overall Assessment by Management
24 General and Sector-specific
Environment
27 Financial and Non-financial
Performance Indicators
29 Review of Operations
47 Results of Operations, Financial
Position and Net Assets
62 Events after the End of the
Reporting Period
63 Report on Outlook, Risks and
Opportunities
63 Outlook
68 Risks Report
77 Report on Opportunities
81 Internal Control System and Risk
Management System Relevant for the
Consolidated Financial Reporting Process
82 Disclosures Relevant for Takeovers
and Explanatory Comments
85 BMW Stock and Capital Markets
56
exchange rate factors, both non-current financial liabili-
ties and current financial liabilities increased by 4.4 %.
Overall, the earnings performance, financial position
and net assets position of the BMW Group continued to
develop very positively during the financial year under
report.
Compensation report
The compensation of the Board of Management com-
prises both a fixed and a variable component. Benefits
are also payable – primarily in the form of pension
benefits – at the end of members’ mandates. Further
details, including an analysis of remuneration by each
individual, are disclosed in the Compensation Report,
which can be found in the section “Statement on Cor-
porate Governance”. The Compensation Report is a sub-
section of the Combined Management Report.
Value added statement*
The value added statement shows the value of work
performed less the value of work bought in by the BMW
Group during the financial year. Depreciation and
amortisation, cost of materials and other expenses are
treated as bought-in costs in the value added calcula-
tion. The allocation statement applies value added to
each of the participants involved in the value added
process. It should be noted that the gross value added
amount treats depreciation as a component of value
added which, in the allocation statement, is treated as
internal financing.
Net valued added by the BMW Group in 2013 increased
by 1.3 % to € 19,215 million and was once again at a high
level.
The bulk of the net value added (46.8 %) is applied to
employees. The proportion applied to providers of finance
fell to 9.3 %, mainly due to the lower refinancing costs
on international capital markets for the financial services
side of the business. The government / public sector (in-
cluding deferred tax expense) accounted for 16.1 %. The
proportion of net value added applied to shareholders,
at 8.9 %, was higher than in the previous year. Minority
interests take a 0.1 % share of net value added. The re-
maining portion of net value added (18.8%) will be re-
tained in the Group to finance future operations.
* Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the revised version of
IAS 19, see note 7.
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BMW Group value added statement
Work performed
Revenues
Financial income
Other income
Total output
Cost of materials2
Other expenses
Bought-in costs
Gross value added
Depreciation and amortisation
Net value added
Applied to
Employees
Providers of finance
Government / public sector
Shareholders
Group
Minority interest
Net value added
2013
in € million
2013
in %
20121
in € million
20121
in %
Change
in %
76,058
455
841
77,354
42,692
8,402
51,094
26,260
7,045
19,215
8,986
1,794
3,094
1,707
3,608
26
98.3
0.6
1.1
100.0
55.2
10.9
66.1
33.9
9.1
24.8
46.8
9.3
16.1
8.9
18.8
0.1
76,848
– 263
829
77,414
41,304
9,194
50,498
26,916
7,955
18,961
8,537
2,030
3,283
1,640
3,445
26
99.2
– 0.3
1.1
100.0
53.3
11.9
65.2
34.8
10.3
24.5
45.1
10.7
17.3
8.6
18.2
0.1
19,215
100.0
18,961
100.0
– 0.1
1.2
– 2.4
1.3
5.3
– 11.6
– 5.8
4.1
4.7
–
1.3
1 Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the revised version of IAS 19, see note 7.
2 Cost of materials comprises all primary material costs incurred for vehicle production plus ancillary material costs (such as customs duties, insurance premiums and freight).
BMW Group value added 2013
in %
Depreciation and amortisation
Other expenses
46.8 %
Employees
Net value added
Cost of materials
Net value added
Cost of materials
24.8
55.2
Depreciation and amortisation
9.1
Other expenses
10.9
9.3 %
Providers of finance
16.1 %
Government / public sector
8.9 %
18.8 %
Shareholders
Group
0.1 %
Minority interest
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Key performance figures
18 Combined management RepoRt
18 General Information on the BMW Group
18 Business Model
20 Management System
23 Research and Development
24 Report on Economic Position
Group gross margin
Group EBITDA margin
Group EBIT margin
24 Overall Assessment by Management
24 General and Sector-specific
Environment
27 Financial and Non-financial
Performance Indicators
29 Review of Operations
47 Results of Operations, Financial
Group pre-tax return on sales
Group post-tax return on sales
Group pre-tax return on equity
Group post-tax return on equity
Group equity ratio
Position and Net Assets
62 Events after the End of the
Reporting Period
63 Report on Outlook, Risks and
Opportunities
63 Outlook
68 Risks Report
77 Report on Opportunities
81 Internal Control System and Risk
Management System Relevant for the
Consolidated Financial Reporting Process
Automotive equity ratio
Financial Services equity ratio
Coverage of intangible assets, property, plant and equipment by equity (Group)
Return on capital employed
Group
Automotive
Motorcycles
82 Disclosures Relevant for Takeovers
and Explanatory Comments
85 BMW Stock and Capital Markets
Return on equity
Financial Services
Cash inflow from operating activities (Group)
Cash outflow from investing activities (Group)
Coverage of cash outflow from investing activities by cash inflow from operating activities (Group)
Free cash flow of Automotive segment
Net financial assets Automotive segment
* Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the revised version of IAS 19, see note 7.
2013
2012 *
20.1
15.4
10.5
10.4
7.0
25.9
17.4
25.8
43.1
9.1
20.2
15.4
10.8
10.2
6.7
28.5
18.7
23.2
41.0
8.6
167.4
165.0
21.4
63.3
16.4
20.2
3,614
23.0
73.7
1.8
21.2
5,076
– 6,981
– 5,433
51.8
2,499
12,127
93.4
3,809
13,327
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
€ million
€ million
%
€ million
€ million
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Comments on Financial Statements of BMW AG
Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (BMW AG),
which is based in Munich, Germany, is the parent com-
pany of the BMW Group. The comments on the BMW
Group and Automotive segment provided in earlier sec-
tions are also relevant for BMW AG, unless presented
differently in the following section. The Financial State-
ments of BMW AG are drawn up in accordance with
the provisions of the German Commercial Code (HGB)
and the relevant supplementary provisions contained
in the German Stock Corporation Act (AktG).
The main financial and non-financial performance in-
dicators relevant for BMW AG are largely identical and
synchronous with those of the Automotive segment
of the BMW Group and are described in detail in the
“Report on Economic Position” section of the Combined
Management Report.
Differences between the accounting policies used in the
BMW AG Financial Statements (prepared in accordance
with HGB) and the BMW Group Financial Statements
(prepared in accordance with IFRSs) arise primarily in
connection with the accounting treatment of intangible
assets, financial instruments and provisions.
Business environment and review of operations
The general and sector-specific environment in which
BMW AG operates is the same as that for the BMW Group
and is described in the “Report on economic position”
section of the Combined Management Report.
BMW AG develops, manufactures and sells cars and
motorcycles as well as spare parts and accessories manu-
factured by itself, foreign subsidiaries and external sup-
pliers. Sales activities are carried out through the Com-
pany’s own branches, subsidiaries, independent dealers
and importers. In 2013, BMW AG was able to increase
its sales volume by 127,745 units to 1,995,903 units. This
figure includes 214,949 units relating to series sets sup-
plied to the joint venture BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd.,
Shenyang, an increase of 64,985 units over the previous
year. At 31 December 2013, BMW AG had 77,110 em-
ployees, 2,539 more than one year earlier.
Results of operations, financial position and net assets
Revenues increased by 2.8 % compared to the previous
year. The most significant increase was recorded in Asia.
Sales to Group sales companies accounted for € 46.1 bil-
lion or 76.2 % of total revenues of € 60.5 billion. The in-
crease in cost of sales was less pronounced than the
increase in revenues, mainly reflecting the lower cost of
materials per unit. As a consequence, gross profit in-
creased by € 854 million to € 13.4 billion.
Administrative expenses were 25.9 % up on the previous
year due to the restructuring of IT activities at corporate
level and higher expenses for new IT projects.
Research and development expenses were 22.1 % higher
than in the previous year, driven for the main part by
expenses arising in connection with production start-ups
for new models as well as expenditure on alternative
drive technologies and lightweight construction.
The decrease in net other operating income and expenses
was attributable mainly to the fact that taxes arising in
conjunction with profit and loss transfer agreements
were not allocated to the Group entities involved. Work-
ing in the opposite direction within other operating
income and expenses, fine-tuning of the methodology
used to measure warranties resulted in a higher level of
income from reversals of provisions.
The financial result deteriorated by € 229 million, mainly
as a result of the negative impact of the fair value meas-
urement of designated plan assets for pension and other
non-current personnel-related obligations.
The profit from ordinary activities decreased from
€ 4,797 million to € 3,963 million.
The expense for income taxes relates primarily to current
tax for the financial year 2013. In addition, the first-time
application of IDW Position Statement RS HFA 34 means
that income-tax-related expenses are also now included
in the expense for income taxes.
After deducting the expense for taxes, the Company
reports a net profit of € 2,289 million compared to
€ 3,131 million in the previous year.
Capital expenditure on intangible assets and property,
plant and equipment in the year under report amounted
to € 3,203 million (2012: € 2,776 million), an increase
of 15.4 %. The main focus of capital expenditure was on
product and infrastructure investments in conjunction
with the production start-up of new models as well as
the acquisition of licences. Depreciation and amortisation
amounted to € 1,732 million (2012: € 1,613 million).
Investments went up from € 3,094 million to € 3,377 mil-
lion, mainly as a result of a capital increase at the level
of BMW Automotive Finance (China) Co., Ltd., Beijing,
60
and a contribution to capital reserves at the level of
BMW Bank GmbH, Munich. An impairment loss of
€ 16 million was recognised in 2013 on the investment
in SGL Carbon SE, Wiesbaden.
Inventories were slightly higher than one year earlier
and stood at € 3,863 million at the end of the reporting
period (2012: € 3,749 million), reflecting higher busi-
ness volumes generally and stocking up in conjunction
with the introduction of new models.
BMW AG Balance Sheet at 31 December
in € million
18 Combined management RepoRt
18 General Information on the BMW Group
18 Business Model
20 Management System
23 Research and Development
24 Report on Economic Position
24 Overall Assessment by Management
24 General and Sector-specific
Environment
27 Financial and Non-financial
Performance Indicators
29 Review of Operations
47 Results of Operations, Financial
Assets
Position and Net Assets
62 Events after the End of the
Reporting Period
63 Report on Outlook, Risks and
Opportunities
63 Outlook
68 Risks Report
77 Report on Opportunities
81 Internal Control System and Risk
Management System Relevant for the
Consolidated Financial Reporting Process
82 Disclosures Relevant for Takeovers
and Explanatory Comments
85 BMW Stock and Capital Markets
Intangible assets
Property, plant and equipment
Investments
Tangible, intangible and investment assets
Inventories
Trade receivables
Receivables from subsidiaries
Other receivables and other assets
Marketable securities
Cash and cash equivalents
Current assets
Prepayments
Surplus of pension and similar plan assets over liabilities
Total assets
Equity and liabilities
Subscribed capital
Capital reserves
Revenue reserves
Unappropriated profit available for distribution
Equity
Registered profit-sharing certificates
Pension provisions
Other provisions
Provisions
Liabilities to banks
Trade payables
Liabilities to subsidiaries
Other liabilities
Liabilities
Deferred income
Total equity and liabilities
2013
2012
474
8,982
3,377
12,833
3,863
659
4,871
3,194
3,429
3,757
178
7,806
3,094
11,078
3,749
858
6,297
2,061
2,514
4,618
19,773
20,097
169
990
118
672
33,765
31,965
656
2,069
6,097
1,707
10,529
32
43
7,299
7,342
1,463
4,818
8,795
285
656
2,053
5,515
1,640
9,864
32
56
7,406
7,462
1,408
3,900
8,451
800
15,361
14,559
501
33,765
48
31,965
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BMW AG Income Statement
in € million
Revenues
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Selling expenses
Administrative expenses
Research and development expenses
Other operating income and expenses
Result on investments
Financial result
Profit from ordinary activities
Income taxes
Other taxes
Net profit
Transfer to revenue reserves
Unappropriated profit available for distribution
2013
2012
60,474
– 47,067
13,407
– 3,528
– 2,141
– 4,362
542
373
– 328
3,963
58,805
– 46,252
12,553
– 3,684
– 1,701
– 3,573
703
598
– 99
4,797
– 1,629
– 1,635
– 45
2,289
– 582
1,707
– 31
3,131
– 1,491
1,640
The increase of other receivables and other assets to
€ 3,194 million (2012: € 2,061 million) was mainly attribut-
able to genuine repurchase (repo) transactions and
the higher level of receivables from other companies in
which an investment is held.
Liquidity within the BMW Group is managed centrally
by BMW AG on the basis of a group-wide liquidity con-
cept, which revolves around the strategy of concentrating
a significant part of the Group’s liquidity at the level of
BMW AG. One instrument used to achieve this aim is
the cash pool headed by BMW AG. The liquidity position
reported by BMW AG therefore reflects the global activi-
ties of BMW AG and other Group companies.
Cash and cash equivalents went down by € 861 million
to € 3,757 million, whereby the decrease was more than
offset by the increase in funds invested in marketable
securities. Financial receivables from subsidiaries went
down sharply.
Equity rose by € 665 million to € 10,529 million and the
equity ratio improved from 30.9 % to 31.2 %.
BMW Trust e. V., Munich, in conjunction with Contractual
Trust Arrangements (CTA), on a fiduciary basis. The as-
sets concerned comprise mainly holdings in investment
fund assets and a receivable resulting from a so-called
“Capitalisation Transaction” (Kapitalisierungsgeschäft).
Fund assets are offset against the related guaranteed
obligations. The resulting surplus of assets over liabilities
is reported in the BMW AG balance sheet on the line
“Surplus of pension and similar plan assets over liabilities”.
Pension provisions, net of designated pension plan as-
sets, decreased from € 56 million to € 43 million.
Trade payables increased by € 918 million to € 4,818 mil-
lion mainly due to higher business volumes.
Liabilities to banks and financing liabilities to subsidiaries
increased in the year under report.
Other liabilities fell from € 800 million to € 285 million,
reflecting the fact that all commercial paper outstanding
at 31 December 2012 was repaid during the year and
no new commercial paper was issued .
In order to secure obligations resulting from pre-retire-
ment part-time work arrangements and the Company’s
pension obligations, assets have been transferred to
With effect from the beginning of the year under report,
deferred income includes for the first time income relat-
ing to service and maintenance contracts, for which all
18 Combined management RepoRt
18 General Information on the BMW Group
18 Business Model
20 Management System
23 Research and Development
24 Report on Economic Position
24 Overall Assessment by Management
24 General and Sector-specific
Environment
27 Financial and Non-financial
Performance Indicators
29 Review of Operations
47 Results of Operations, Financial
Position and Net Assets
62 Events after the End of the
Reporting Period
63 Report on Outlook, Risks and
Opportunities
63 Outlook
68 Risks Report
77 Report on Opportunities
81 Internal Control System and Risk
Management System Relevant for the
Consolidated Financial Reporting Process
82 Disclosures Relevant for Takeovers
and Explanatory Comments
85 BMW Stock and Capital Markets
62
Report on Economic Position
Events after the End of the Reporting Period
related work has not been carried out at the end of the
reporting period. In previous years, revenue was recog-
nised immediately and a provision recorded for any
outstanding obligations under these contracts (reported
in “Other provisions”).
Events after the end of the reporting period
No events have occurred since the end of the reporting
period which could have a major impact on the results
of operations, financial position and net assets of
BMW AG or the BMW Group.
Risks and opportunities
BMW AG’s performance is highly dependent on the same
set of risks and opportunities that affect the BMW Group
and which are described in detail in the “Report on Out-
look, Risks and Opportunities” section of the Combined
Management Report. As a general rule, BMW AG partici-
pates in the risks entered into by Group entities on the
basis of the relevant shareholding percentage.
BMW AG is integrated in the group-wide risk manage-
ment system and internal control system of the BMW
Group. For further information we refer to the “Internal
Control System and Risk Management System Relevant
for the Consolidated Financial Reporting Process” sec-
tion of the Combined Management Report.
Outlook
Due to its dominant role in the Group and its close ties
with Group entities, expectations for BMW AG with
respect to the Company’s financial and non-financial
performance indicators correspond largely to the BMW
Group’s outlook for the Automotive segment, which is
described in detail in the “Report on Outlook, Risks and
Opportunities” section of the Combined Management
Report.
KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft, Munich,
has issued an unqualified audit opinion on the financial
statements of BMW AG, of which the balance sheet and
the income statement are presented here. The BMW AG
financial statements for the financial year 2013 will be
submitted to the operator of the electronic version of the
German Federal Gazette and can be obtained via the
Company Register website. These financial statements
are available from BMW AG, 80788 Munich, Germany.
63 CoMBined ManageMent RepoRt
Report on Outlook, Risks and Opportunities
Outlook
The report on outlook, risks and opportunities describes
the expected development of the BMW Group, together
with associated material risks and opportunities, from
the perspective of Group management.
The report on outlook, risks and opportunities contains
forward-looking assertions, which are based on BMW AG’s
expectations and assessments and are, by their nature,
subject to uncertainty. As a result, depending on the po-
litical and economic situation, actual outcomes could differ
substantially – either positively or negatively – from the
expectations described below. Further information can be
found in the section “Report on risks and opportunities”.
Outlook
Assumptions used in outlook
The following outlook relates to a forward-looking period
of one year and is based on the expected composition
of the BMW Group during that period. The outlook takes
account of all information known up to the date on
which the financial statements are authorised for issue
and which could have a material impact on the course of
business of the BMW Group. The expectations contained
in the outlook are based on BMW Group’s forecasts for
2014 and reflect the most recent status. The basis for
the preparation of and the principal assumptions used
in our forecasts, which take account of consensual
opinions of leading organisations, such as economic re-
search institutes and banks, are set out below. The
BMW Group’s forecast is drawn up on the basis of these
assumptions.
Our continuous forecasting process ensures that the
BMW Group is always ready to take advantage of oppor-
tunities as they arise and to react appropriately to un-
expected risks. The principal risks and opportunities are
described in detail in the section “Report on risks and
opportunities”. The risks and opportunities discussed
in that section are relevant for all of the BMW Group’s
key performance indicators and could result in variances
between the outlook and actual outcomes.
Economic outlook in 2014
For the purposes of the outlook, it is assumed that the
pace of global economic growth, having stabilised in
2013, will quicken slightly in 2014 to approximately
3.0 %. High public debt levels in Europe, the USA and
Japan, over-capacities in China and the unresolved con-
flicts in the Middle East and East Asia continue to pose
risk factors which could have a material, unexpectedly
adverse impact on the outlook. Further information can
be found in the section “Risks Report”.
After two years of recession, we expect the eurozone to
grow moderately at a rate of approximately 1.0 %. The
German economy, the largest in Europe, should again
grow faster than the average for the region at a rate
of approximately 1.7 %. The outlook assumes a growth
rate of 0.8 % for France, whereby it should be noted
that simmering internal political conflicts and the loss
of international competitiveness still pose significant
risks for the economy in that country. Similarly, we
forecast a return to growth for Italy, albeit at a modest
rate of 0.5 %. Spain is expected to grow by 0.8 % and
therefore escape the recession caused primarily by a
weak property market. A growth rate of 2.5 % is pre-
dicted for the UK, Europe’s largest market outside the
eurozone.
In the USA, the consequence of cuts in public spending
in 2014 is likely to be less significant, having held down
growth quite substantially in 2013. We are therefore
working on the basis that the gross domestic product
(GDP) will continue to rise in 2014 (by 2.9 %).
The dominant issue for Japan’s economy is likely to be
the increase in value added tax from 5 to 8 % with effect
from 1 April 2014. This may have the effect of bringing
some business forward into the first quarter of 2014,
at the expense of a temporary downturn in domestic
spending in the second quarter. It is generally accepted
that the tax hike is unavoidable, however, given the
need to fund the new government’s economic stimulus
programmes. For 2014 as a whole, the rate of growth is
set to slow down slightly to 1.6 %.
Economic growth in China should stabilise in the cur-
rent year at the level of approximately 7.5 %. The struc-
tural shift in economic growth from the construction
and heavy industries sectors to stronger domestic con-
sumer spending represents the most significant factor
for the way the Chinese economy is heading. The new
Chinese government is also keen to put economic growth
onto a more sustainable footing by increasing the market
orientation of the energy and financial sectors and im-
proving ecological and social conditions.
The growth rate in India should begin to pick up again
in the second half of the year, once the “wait-and-see”
phase in advance of parliamentary elections in spring
has stopped having a negative impact on domestic de-
mand. For 2014 as a whole, the growth rate is expected
to be in the region of 5.3 %. At 2.2 % in both countries,
GDP rates in Brazil and Russia in 2014 are again expected
to be lower than their recent past averages. In both of
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18 Combined management RepoRt
18 General Information on the BMW Group
18 Business Model
20 Management System
23 Research and Development
24 Report on Economic Position
24 Overall Assessment by Management
24 General and Sector-specific
Environment
27 Financial and Non-financial
Performance Indicators
29 Review of Operations
47 Results of Operations, Financial
Position and Net Assets
62 Events after the End of the
Reporting Period
63 Report on Outlook, Risks and
Opportunities
63 Outlook
68 Risks Report
77 Report on Opportunities
81 Internal Control System and Risk
Management System Relevant for the
Consolidated Financial Reporting Process
82 Disclosures Relevant for Takeovers
and Explanatory Comments
85 BMW Stock and Capital Markets
these countries, stagnating or falling raw materials
prices are likely to have an unfavourable impact on ex-
ports. This effect will be exacerbated by the fact that
domestic demand will probably suffer from capital out-
flows as a consequence of the expected interest rate
turnaround in the USA.
Currency markets in 2014
Outside the eurozone, the most important currencies
for the BMW Group’s international operations are
the Chinese renminbi, the US dollar, the Japanese yen,
the British pound and the Russian rouble.
As in the past year, no fundamental changes are expected
on currency markets in 2014. Exchange rate fluctua-
tions, sometimes quite substantial ones, have been
observed in the past due to high public debt levels in
Europe, the USA and Japan. The uncertain economic
situation in the eurozone and the continued recovery of
the US economy point to a slight appreciation of the
US dollar against the euro. This would almost definitely
be the case, if – as expected – the US begins to retract
from its expansionary monetary policy.
In the short term, it is assumed that the Chinese renminbi
will remain more or less pegged to the US dollar. In the
long term, however, it seems likely that volatility will
increase, following the announcement that capital mar-
kets in China are to be liberalised.
Following on from a sharp devaluation in 2013, the
Japanese yen is likely to remain weak, given that an end
to Japan’s expansionary monetary policies is not in
sight. The British pound is expected to remain relatively
stable, due to the current healthy state of the economy.
A first move toward restricting its expansionary mone-
tary policies was taken by the Bank of England at the
end of 2013 and further steps in that direction could fol-
low over the course of 2014. Due to the relatively weak
growth rates generated by Russia and a slight reduction
of pressure on energy markets, the likely trend is that
the Russian rouble will lose value against the euro.
Car markets in 2014
Overall, the world’s car markets are set to grow by ap-
proximately 4.7 % in the current year to an estimated
80.1 million units. Continuing its recovery after a num-
ber of weaker years, we forecast that the US market
will grow by 3.8 % to 16.2 million units. Passenger car
registrations in China are expected to rise by 10.1 %
to approximately 17.4 million units, with the country’s
interior provinces increasingly contributing to growth
due to the catch-up effect.
The end of recession in Europe in 2014 should also
help the region’s car markets to revive somewhat. The
German market is expected to grow by around 1.6 %
to 3.0 million units. Registrations in France are forecast
to rise by 2.4 % to some 1.8 million units. After the se-
vere slump experienced in recent years, the car market
in Italy should turn around in 2014 and grow by about
8.7 % to approximately 1.4 million units.
The Japanese car market is likely to suffer in 2014 as a
consequence of the value added tax increase due in
April. Car registrations are forecast to be in the region
of 4.5 million units and hence 13.4 % down on the pre-
vious year.
After dropping back in 2013, we expect the markets in
the world’s major emerging economies to rebound in
2014. Russia’s car market is forecast to grow by 4.2 % to
approximately 2.7 million units, while registrations in
Brazil are expected to rise by 3.3 % to approximately
3.7 million units. The corresponding figures for India
are 2.0 % and about 2.6 million units.
Motorcycle markets in 2014
The markets for 500 cc plus motorcycles are again only
likely to see vestiges of recovery in 2014. We expect
the corresponding markets in Europe to stabilise at the
current low level, which should also be the case for Ger-
many. Of all the outcomes possible, it seems more likely
that the markets in Italy and France will continue to
contract. The USA is also expected to see a repeat of 2013
levels.
Financial Services sector in 2014
Despite improved prospects for the economy in the
euro zone, the European Central Bank (ECB) will pre-
sumably keep benchmark interest rates at historically
low levels through to the end of 2014. The ECB could
resort to additional monetary measures to provide
added stimulus to the economy. After a year of expan-
sionary monetary policies, the Bank of Japan aims to
achieve an inflation rate of 2 % for the Japanese econ-
omy by the end of 2014. If similar positive progress
is made by the US economy as in 2013, the US Reserve
Bank could well feel the need to cut back its bond-buying
programme. The consequence of such a move could be
a sharp rise in interest rates on the capital markets.
Although the first steps towards tighter monetary policy
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have been taken, the benchmark rate is nevertheless
likely to persist at a historically low level until at least
the end of 2014, thus ensuring that money markets
remain more or less stable.
Given that the rate of growth of the global economy
is forecast to accelerate slightly in 2014, we expect credit
risk levels to remain stable in all regions.
Used car markets in Asia and Europe in 2014 are fore-
cast to perform on a level with the previous year. In the
North American market, however, we expect to see a
slight drop in price levels.
Expected impact on the BMW Group in 2014
Future developments on international automobile mar-
kets also have a direct impact on the BMW Group. At
the same time that competition is likely to intensify in
contracting markets, new opportunities are opening
in growth regions of the world. In some countries,
sales volumes will be influenced to a great extent by the
way we tackle new competitive challenges. The state of
health of Europe’s various markets remains the greatest
source of uncertainty. By contrast, we expect the mar-
kets in North America and China to develop positively.
Thanks to our global presence, we are ideally placed
to exploit the potential arising in these markets and
thus compensate for unfavourable developments in
other regions. We are therefore confident that our strong
brands will continue to help us steer a successful course.
We will be helped in this endeavour by our attractive
range of models and services, which are designed to
meet the needs of individual mobility. We will also push
ahead with our investment in innovation, future tech-
nologies and the further internationalisation of our pro-
duction network. With our focus on “premium”, we
are able – as the world’s leading provider – to benefit to
an exceptional extent from high demand for premium
segment vehicles. Given all these factors, we forecast that
the BMW Group will remain the world’s leading premium
manufacturer in 2014.
Our highly flexible international production network
enables us to compensate for even substantial fluctua-
tions in demand. By investing in major growth markets,
we are laying the foundation for further growth. In
this context, it remains an important factor for us that
the global distribution of our sales is balanced, while
simultaneously expanding the global presence of the
BMW Group.
Outlook for the BMW Group in 2014
The BMW Group in 2014
Profit before tax: significant increase expected
We forecast that high levels of expenditure for future
technologies, intense competition and higher personnel
expenses will again have an adverse impact on the
pace at which the BMW Group’s earnings rise in 2014.
Nevertheless, we forecast another successful year, with
Group profit before tax expected to be significantly
up on the previous year’s figure (2013: € 7,913 million).
The pace at which earnings grow will ultimately reflect
the impact of various trends currently shaping the auto-
mobile business. Continued difficult competitive condi-
tions in some markets are also likely to play a significant
role in how sales volumes turn out. The level of uncer-
tainty is particularly high in Europe, whereas North
America and China could generate additional momen-
tum. We expect both the Motorcycles segment and the
Financial Services segment to perform solidly in 2014.
Workforce at year-end: solid increase expected
The BMW Group will continue to hire staff on a targeted
basis in 2014. Qualified staff are required in order to
meet strong demand for cars and to develop new tech-
nologies, particularly in the field of electromobility. The
increase of the size of the workforce should rise robustly
in 2014 (2013: 110,351 employees).
Automotive segment in 2014
Deliveries to customers (cars): significant increase expected
We forecast that the Automotive segment will continue to
perform well in 2014 on the back of strong sales volume
growth. Assuming economic conditions do not deterio-
rate, we forecast a significant rise in deliveries to cus-
tomers to a new high level (2013: 1,963,798* units) and
thus, in all probability, enable the BMW Group to re-
main the world’s foremost premium car manufacturer
in 2014.
We expect positive momentum to be generated by the
introduction of new, attractive models and from the
generally dynamic market conditions in North America
and China. If the economic situation in Europe does
not continue to stabilise, new challenges will have to be
faced, despite the currently visible slight upwards trend.
The BMW Group presented its new BMW M3 Sedan and
the BMW M4 Coupé models in February, both from the
high-performance segment, which are set to go on sale in
June.
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The new BMW 2 Series Coupé will become available in
March 2014 and will set new standards in terms of sporti-
ness within the compact segment. The worldwide launch
of the new BMW 4 Series Convertible will also take place
in the same month. A four-door Gran Coupé will be
added to the BMW 4 Series family from June onwards.
The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer was presented to the
public at the Geneva Motor Show. This new vehicle
concept, which is the perfect fusion of dynamism with
comfort and functionality, is the first BMW brand
model to be equipped with front-wheel drive. Within
the BMW X family, the highly successful BMW X3 is cur-
rently going through the process of model revision.
The BMW X4 will be launched in a new segment, thus
starting a new chapter in the BMW X family’s success
story.
Following on from its launch on a number of European
markets towards the end of 2013, over the course of
the current year the fully electric-powered BMW i3 will
also become available to customers in metropolitan re-
gions in the USA, Japan and China. The BMW i8 plug-
in hybrid, which will also enter the fray in 2014 as a
new-generation sports car, combines the dynamism of a
high-performance sports model with the consumption
and emission levels of a compact car.
The new generation of the MINI will make its first ap-
pearance in showrooms from spring 2014 onwards. It
will be introduced in March 2014 with a range of three
entirely new engines, all featuring MINI’s TwinPower
Turbo Technology. In the second half of 2014, the Dutch
car manufacturer, VDL NedCar bv, Born, will begin
producing MINI models under contract and provide the
necessary capacity to further develop the MINI brand.
In December 2013 the cornerstone was laid for a new
automotive plant in Brazil. Start of production for the
BMW plant, with an annual productive capacity of up to
30,000 units, is scheduled for autumn 2014.
Carbon fleet emissions*: moderate decrease expected
Ever-stricter legislation with respect to vehicle emissions
throughout the world is creating new challenges for
the automotive industry. Thanks to Efficient Dynamics,
the BMW Group has been able to play a pioneering role
in reducing fleet consumption and, therefore, carbon
fleet emissions. At the same time, we have continued to
develop the sporty, dynamic character of our vehicles.
Increasing the scope of electrification in our range will
reinforce our position as a key player in the pursuit to
reduce carbon emissions and fuel consumption. With
effect from 2013, our range of products has been ex-
panded by the addition of electric powertrains in BMW i
vehicles. This strategy will ensure that we continue to
meet applicable statutory threshold values in the com-
ing years. 2014 will therefore not see any let-up in our
efforts to reduce carbon emissions for the fleet as a
whole. We forecast that fleet emissions* will be reduced
moderately in 2014 (2013: 133 g CO2 / km).
Revenues: significant increase expected
Strong demand worldwide for BMW, MINI and
Rolls-Royce brand cars will have a positive impact on
Automotive segment revenues. Accordingly, we ex-
pect revenues from automobile business to increase
significantly in the period covered by the outlook
(2013: € 70,629 million). Currency factors could have a
negative impact on revenues.
EBIT margin in target corridor between 8 and 10 % expected
Despite substantial levels of investment in new tech-
nologies, we aim to achieve an EBIT margin in the Auto-
motive segment within an unchanged target corridor
of between 8 and 10 % (2013: 9.4 %). We expect to see a
significant drop in segment RoCE, mainly reflecting the
substantial scale of investments necessary to deal with
coming challenges and pave the way for future growth.
However, the long-term target RoCE of at least 26 % for
the Automotive segment will be clearly surpassed (2013:
63.3 %).
Motorcycles segment in 2014
Deliveries to customers (motorcycles):
slight increase expected
Thanks to its attractive and extremely young model
range, we forecast a continuation of the Motorcycles
segment’s good performance, not least due to the
contribution expected from the new motorcycles (the
R nineT, S 1000 R, R 1200 RT, R 1200 GS Adventure
and K 1600 GTL Exclusive) presented at the autumn
trade fairs. Despite difficult conditions on interna-
tional motorcycle markets, we expect that deliveries of
BMW motorcycles to customers will be slightly up on
the previous year (2013: 115,215 units).
Another major step in the expansion of the segment’s
product range will be the series introduction of the
C evolution electric scooter in 2014.
Return on capital employed in line with last year’s
level expected
With market conditions still remaining difficult, we
nevertheless forecast that the impetus provided by the
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new models will help to keep segment RoCE in line with
last year’s level (2013: 16.4 %).
Financial Services segment in 2014
Return on equity: slight decrease expected
Based on the latest forecasts, we expect the BMW Group’s
Financial Services business to remain on growth course
in 2014. As a consequence of necessary investments,
the return on equity is likely to decrease slightly (2013:
20.2 %), but still surpass the minimum target level of
18 %.
Overall assessment by Group management for 2014
Based on our assessment, the BMW Group will con-
tinue to perform successfully in 2014. Owing to strong
demand for our vehicles worldwide, a fresh and attrac-
tive vehicle fleet and a leading position in the area of
innovation for all aspects of individual mobility, we
forecast further profitable growth in 2014. Group profit
before tax is expected to rise significantly despite a con-
tinuing volatile environment and thus reflect the sig-
nificantly higher level of sales volume and revenues
generated in the Automotive segment. At the same, we
also expect to be able to reduce carbon fleet emissions*
moderately. We aim to achieve profitable growth through
a further solid increase in the size of the workforce across
the Group. The Automotive segment’s EBIT margin
will remain within the target corridor of between 8 and
10 %. In view of the substantial volumes of planned
capital expenditure, we expect the RoCE for the Auto-
motive segment to be significantly lower and the RoE
for the Finan cial Services segment to be slightly lower
than in the preceding financial year. Both performance
indicators will nevertheless be higher than their long-
term targets of 26 % and 18 % respectively. For the Motor-
cycles segment, we forecast a slight increase in sales
volume and a RoCE in line with last year’s level. De-
pending on the political and economic situation and the
outcome of the risks and opportunities described below,
actual business performance could differ from our cur-
rent forecasts.
* EU-27.
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Report on Outlook, Risks and Opportunities
Risks Report
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18 Business Model
20 Management System
23 Research and Development
24 Report on Economic Position
24 Overall Assessment by Management
24 General and Sector-specific
Environment
27 Financial and Non-financial
Performance Indicators
29 Review of Operations
47 Results of Operations, Financial
Position and Net Assets
62 Events after the End of the
Reporting Period
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Opportunities
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Management System Relevant for the
Consolidated Financial Reporting Process
82 Disclosures Relevant for Takeovers
and Explanatory Comments
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Report on risks and opportunities
In the dynamic environment in which it operates, the
BMW Group is constantly confronted with new oppor-
tunities and risks. Making full use of the opportunities
that present themselves is the basis for its corporate
success. In order to achieve growth, profitability, effi-
ciency and sustainable levels of business in the future,
the BMW Group consciously takes on certain risks. Good
management of opportunities and risks is a fundamen-
tal prerequisite for the ability to react appropriately to
changes in political, legal, technical or economic condi-
tions. Identified opportunities and risks are addressed
in the Outlook Report if they are likely to materialise.
The following sections focus on potential future develop-
ments or events, which could result in a positive or
negative variance in the BMW Group’s outlook. Posi-
tive variances are seen as opportunities, negative
variances as risks. As a general rule, risks and opportu-
nities are assessed over a medium-term period of two
years. In specific cases, for the purposes of additional
transparency, the assessment is made separately for a
more short-term period of up to one year. All potential
risks of losses (individual and accumulated risks) are
monitored and managed from a risk management
perspective. As a matter of principle, risks that could
pose a going-concern threat are not entered into. Unless
stated otherwise, the disclosures made relate to the
Automotive segment.
Report on Risks
Risk management system
The objective of the risk management system and one of
the key functions of risk reporting is to identify, record
and actively manage internal and external risks which
pose a threat to the attainment of corporate targets.
The risk management system covers all risks which are
significant to the Group, or those which could pose a
threat to its going-concern status. With regard to the
structure of the risk management system, risk reporting
is the responsibility of each individual member of staff
and manager – in their various roles – and not with
that of any centralised unit in particular. Each and every
member of staff and manager is required to report risks
via the available reporting channels. This requirement
is set out in guide lines that apply throughout the Group.
The Group risk management system comprises a de-
centralised network covering all parts of the business,
which is steered by a centralised risk management func-
tion. Each of the BMW Group’s areas of responsibility
is represented within the risk management network by
so-called “Network Representatives”. The network’s
formal organisational structure helps to strengthen its
visibility and underline the importance attached to risk
management within the BMW Group. The duties, re-
sponsibilities, and tasks of the centralised risk manage-
ment unit and the Network Representatives are clearly
described, documented and acted on.
Risk management in the BMW Group
Group-wide risk management
Identification
Effectiveness
Reporting
Analysis and
Measurement
Supervisory Board
Usefulness
Compliance
Committee
Risk management
Completeness
Monitoring
Controlling
Risk Management
Steering Committee
Board of Management
Group Audit
Internal Control System
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Group risk management is geared towards meeting
the following three criteria: effectiveness, usefulness
and completeness. One of the principal focuses in
2013 was to ensure completeness. In this context, risk
catalogues containing lists of potential risks were
drawn up in collaboration with the Network Repre-
sentatives in order to facilitate the identification of
risks within each area of responsibility and / or each
sub-network, thus making a meaningful contribution
to ensuring completeness and highlighting any over-
arching risk profiles. The various risk catalogues have
been integrated in a newly developed IT tool, which
enables optimal recording and reporting of the risks
and countermeasures relevant for each network. The
new tool also helps to promote reciprocal networking
and cooperation, ensuring the seamless coordination
of the Group risk management system with the Com-
pliance Committee, the Internal Control System and
the Group Internal Audit.
Risk management process
The risk management process is applied throughout
the Group and comprises the early identification and
penetration of risks, comprehensive analysis and risk
measurement, the coordinated use of suitable manage-
ment tools and also the monitoring and evaluation
of measures in the short and medium term of up to two
years.
Risks reported to the centralised risk management from
the network are firstly presented for review to the Risk
Management Steering Committee, for which Group
Controlling is responsible. After review, the risks are
reported to the Board of Management and to the Super-
visory Board. Significant and going-concern-related
risks are classified on the basis of the potential scale of
impact on the Group’s results of operation, financial
position and net assets. The level of risk is quantified,
taking into account the probability of occurrence and
risk mitigation measures.
The risk management system is tested regularly by the
Internal Audit. By sharing experiences with other com-
panies on an ongoing basis, the BMW Group ensures
that new insights are incorporated in the risk manage-
ment system, thus ensuring continual improvement.
Regular basic and further training as well as information
events throughout the BMW Group, and in particular
within the risk management network, are invaluable
ways of preparing people for new or additional chal-
lenges with regard to the processes in which they are in-
volved.
As a supplement to comprehensive risk management,
managing the business on a sustainable basis also repre-
sents one of the Group’s core corporate principles.
Risks and opportunities related to sustainability issues
are discussed by the Sustainability Committee. Strate-
gic options and measures open to the BMW Group
are put forward to the Sustainability Board, to which all
members of the Board of Management belong. Risk
aspects discussed at this level are integrated in the work
of the group-wide risk network. The composition of
the Risk Management Steering Committee on the one
hand and the Sustainability Committee on the other
ensures that risk and sustainability management are
closely coordinated.
Risk measurement
In order to determine which risks can be considered to
be significant in relation to the results of operations,
financial position and net assets of the BMW Group,
to identify changes in key performance indicators and
to measure their potential earnings impact, all identified
risks are classified on the basis of the following table.
The amount of the risks takes account of both its impact
(net of appropriate countermeasures) and the likelihood
of occurrence in each case.
Class
Low
Medium
High
Risk amount
> €0 – 50 million
> €50 – 400 million
> €400 million
The overall earnings impact based on the assumption
that the risk will actually take place is sub-divided into
the following categories.
Class
Low
Medium
High
Earnings impact
> €0 – 500 million
> €500 – 2,000 million
> €2,000 million
Risks
Political and global economic risks
As one of the world’s leading providers of premium
products and services, the BMW Group faces a variety
of major challenges. The world is changing at great
speed, and in a great number of countries individual
mobility remains a key issue in terms of political regu-
lation and national industrial policy. Changing values
in society are constantly calling for new solutions in
the field of mobility. Unpredictable disturbances in eco-
nomic interdependencies, together with ever-increasing
competition, may give rise to knock-on reactions that
are practically impossible to predict. The sovereign
debt crisis in the euro region and volatile economic con-
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ditions continue to exert an unsettling influence over
both markets and consumers. Further risks arise from
other potential economic developments, in particular
a slowdown of economic momentum in China, one of
the BMW Group’s principal markets, which could in turn
result in lower demand for the products and services the
Group offers. As in the previous year, the risk amounts
attached to such an outcome are classified as high.
Any escalation of political conflicts and terrorist ac-
tivities, natural disasters or possible pandemics could
have a negative impact on the world economy and inter-
national capital markets in general. The BMW Group
counters these risks primarily by internationalising
its sales and production structures in order to reduce
the potential impact of risk exposures in individual
countries. The risk amounts attached to these risks are
classified as low.
Overall, as in the previous year, the risk amounts at-
tached to political and global economic risks are still
classified as high.
Strategic and sector-specific risks
Innovation is the driving force behind the BMW Group’s
success. The primary source of innovation is a world-
wide global research and innovation network, in which
employees work closely with one another to find to-
day’s solutions for tomorrow’s mobility issues. At the
same time, the technical challenges involved in reduc-
ing fuel consumption and emission, are constantly on
the rise. These requirements are accompanied by a
whole swathe of rules that govern individual mobility in
metropolitan areas.
New regulations and rising fuel and energy prices also
exert an influence on customer behaviour. One sig-
nificant risk for the car industry is the possibility that
laws and regulations could be tightened at short notice,
thus triggering the need for significantly higher levels
of investment. In some cases, changes in customer be-
haviour are not only brought on by new regulations, but
also through changes of opinion, values and environmen-
tal issues. Among other factors, global climate change
is having an effect on legislation, regulations and con-
sumer behaviour. In order to meet structural changes
in the demand for individual mobility that no longer
necessarily means actually owning a vehicle, the BMW
Group is offering corresponding mobility services, such
as the DriveNow car sharing model.
With its Efficient Dynamics concept, the BMW Group is
playing a pioneering role in the premium segment in
reducing both fuel consumption and emissions. With
effect from 2013, our range of products was expanded
by the addition of electric powertrains in BMW i series
vehicles. This strategy will also enable us to fulfil legal
rules and requirements at the same time. The BMW
Group is investing in the development of sustainable
drive technologies and materials, with the aim of pro-
viding highly efficient vehicles for individual mobility in
the premium segment, both now and in the future.
The BMW Group is also committed to developing com-
prehensive recycling concepts aimed at recycling mate-
rials as efficiently as possible, closing material loops and
conserving precious resources to the greatest possible
extent. Statutory risks stemming from vehicle recycling
are minimised by means of a specialised in-house team
working in conjunction with regional managers.
Medium- and long-term targets have already been put
in place in Europe, North America, Japan, China and
other countries to minimise fuel consumption and CO2
emissions. Europe has set a target of achieving an aver-
age of 130 g CO2 / km for all new vehicles by 2015. EU
regulations set targets for CO2 emissions based on ve-
hicle weight. For the BMW Group this means a target
of under 140 g CO2 / km per vehicle. The average for
new car fleets in Europe has been set for 2020 at 95 g
CO2 / km. Fuel economy targets have now been fixed in
the USA up to the year 2025. Beginning with a gradual
reduction for 2012 models, the new car fleets of all manu-
facturers are required to achieve an average emission
value of 250 g CO2 / mile (155 g CO2 / km) by model year
2016 and by 2025 an average value of 163 g CO2 / mile
(101 g CO2 / km). Japan has also announced ambitious
targets for reducing fuel consumption. The regulations
for in dividual vehicles and fleets have been implemented
jointly in China. The debate on the successor regulation
has already begun.
The broader market introduction of alternative drive
systems presents new challenges and means additional
investment for the automotive industry. At the same
time the BMW Group also sees the changing situation
as an ideal opportunity to put its technological expertise
and innovative strengths to good use. Greater fuel
economy and the reduction of emissions are fundamen-
tal parameters that are automatically integrated in the
design of new products.
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In the short to medium term, the BMW Group is work-
ing on achieving additional fuel economy by deploying
a wide range of measures from the electrification of
the drivetrain through to hybrid solutions. Solutions for
sustainable mobility in densely populated areas are
also in the process of being developed. Large-scale field
trials with the MINI E have been carried out in the UK,
Germany, France, the USA, China and Japan. A test fleet
of BMW ActiveE electric cars based on the BMW 1 Se-
ries Coupé has been on the road since 2011. The exten-
sive knowledge gained from the trials will be used in
the series development of the BMW Group’s electric cars.
The BMW i3 came onto the market in 2013 as the first
series-produced electric car made by the BMW Group
and specially designed for the metropolitan regions of
the world.
Similar to the statutory requirements being imposed
on car manufacturers to reduce fuel consumption and
emissions, the rules for car safety are also becoming
continuously tougher, such as crash specifications in the
USA. The specifications demanded of vehicles are chang-
ing so comprehensively that there is no option but to
develop new technologies to improve both active and
passive safety systems. Active safety systems such as
suspension regulation and driver assistance systems
make an essential contribution to the prevention of ac-
cidents, while passive safety systems help to reduce the
consequences of accidents.
As in the previous financial year, the amounts of risk
attached to strategic and sector-specific risks are classi-
fied as low.
Operational risks
Production
Production stoppages and downtimes – in particular
due to fire, but also those attributable to manufacturing
equipment breakdowns, logistical disruptions or new
vehicle production line start-ups – represent risks which
the BMW Group counters with a broad range of appro-
priate measures. Production structures and processes
are designed from the outset with a view to reducing
potential damage and the probability of occurrence. In
addition to technical fire protection measures, the BMW
Group has implemented an array of strategies, includ-
ing preventative maintenance, spare parts management
on a multi-site basis and back-up plans for alternative
transportation. The level of risk is also reduced by the
deployment of flexible work-schedule models and em-
ployee time accounts, but also by the ability to produce
specific models at additional sites if necessary. More-
over, risks arising from business interruption and loss
of production as a consequence of fire or natural disaster
are also insured up to economically reasonable levels
with insurance companies of good credit standing.
The level of risk attached to production interruptions is
classified as medium. There has been no change in this
assessment compared to the previous year.
Purchasing
Close cooperation between carmakers and automotive
suppliers generates economic benefits on the one hand,
but also raises levels of dependency. The increasing
trend towards modular-based production with a set of
common architectures covering various models and
product lines exacerbates the consequences of the loss
of a supplier or failure to supply on time. As part of
the supplier preselection process, the BMW Group is
careful to ensure that its future business partners come
up to the same high ecological, social and corporate
governance standards by which the BMW Group is
generally measured. Suppliers are assessed on the basis
of the BMW Group Sustainability Standard which is
applied throughout the worldwide supplier network.
This set of fundamental principles and standards covers
both production and non-production aspects relevant
for the goods and services provided by suppliers, which
also includes compliance with internationally recog-
nised human rights and applicable labour and social
standards. The principal tool for ensuring compliance
with the BMW Group Sustainability Standard is a three-
stage sustainability and risk management approach
comprising a BMW Group-specific sustainability risk fil-
ter, a sustainability questionnaire and a sustainability
audit. In addition, the technical and financial capabilities
of suppliers – especially those supplying for modular-
based production – are continuously monitored during
both the development and production phases of the
Group’s vehicles. Supplier sites are assessed for expo-
sure to natural hazards, such as floods or earthquakes,
in order to identify supply risks at an early stage and im-
plement appropriate countermeasures.
Raw materials management procedures are in place to
mitigate the risk of a production interruption due to
shortages of supplies of critical raw materials. The supply
risk is also reduced by developing and implementing
systems governing minimum inventory levels.
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The level of risk attached to supply risks is (in contrast
to last year) classified as high, mainly due to the insuffi-
cient availability of raw materials in Asia.
prehensive income” and hence directly in equity (within
revenue reserves).
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Reporting Period
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Opportunities
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Sales and marketing
Changes in global economic con ditions and increas-
ingly protectionist trends are among the factors that
could result in lower demand as well as fluctuations
in the regional spread and the composition of sales of
vehicles and mobility services. Risks relating to these
developments can be reduced with the aid of flexible
selling and production processes. Increased competition
on the world’s markets, particularly in Western Europe,
the USA and China, requires constant analysis of selling
prices and margins. Selling price and margin risks are
determined on the basis of past experience and changing
global economic conditions, with risk exposures meas-
ured using a cash-flow-at-risk model.
Selling risks generally entail high levels of risk. This clas-
sification remains unchanged from the previous year.
Risks relating to pension obligations
The BMW Group’s pension obligations to its employees
resulting from defined benefit plans are measured on
the basis of actuarial reports. Future pension payments
are discounted by reference to market yields on high-
quality corporate bonds. These yields are subject to mar-
ket fluctuation and therefore influence the level of pen-
sion obligations. Changes in other parameters, such
as rises in inflation and longer life expectancy, also im-
pact pension obligations and payments.
Most of the BMW Group’s pension obligations are
administered in external pension funds or trust arrange-
ments and the related assets are kept separate from
Company assets. The amount of funds required to
finance pension payments out of operations in the
future is therefore substantially reduced, since most
of the Group’s pension obligations are settled out of
pension fund assets. The pension assets of the BMW
Group comprise interest-bearing securities, equities,
real estate and other investment classes. Pension fund
assets are monitored continuously and managed on a
risk-and-yield basis. A broad spread of investments
also helps to reduce risk. In order to reduce fluctuations
in pension funding shortfalls, investments are struc-
tured to coincide with the timing of pension payments
and the expected pattern of pension obligations. Re-
measurements on the obligations and fund asset sides
are recognised, net of deferred taxes, in “Other com-
As in the previous year, the level of risk attached to pen-
sion obligations is classified as high, whereas the poten-
tial impact on earnings is classified as medium.
Further information on risks in conjunction with
pension provisions is provided in note 31 of the Group
Finan cial Statements.
Information, data protection and IT risks
The BMW Group attaches great importance to the
protection of business secrets and employee and cus-
tomer information against unauthorised access and /
or misuse. Data and information security, based on
Inter national Security Standard ISO / IEC 27001, is an
integral component of all business processes. Staff,
process design and information technology each play
a key role in the Group’s overall risk and security
concept.
Standardised requirements, documented in guidelines
and manuals, are applicable group-wide. All employees
are required to treat confidential information (such
as customer and employee data) in an appropriate way,
ensure that information systems are properly used and
that risks pertaining to information technology are
handled with transparency. Regular communication,
awareness-raising activities and training measures pro-
mote a high degree of security and risk awareness
among the employees involved. A new Web-based data
protection training programme shows how prudent
handling of personal data can make the BMW Group
more attractive as an employer and have a positive im-
pact on customer loyalty. Employees receive training
from the Group’s Compliance Organisation to ensure
compliance with applicable requirements and in-house
rules.
Potential IT and data protection risks resulting from the
use of information technology and the processing of
information are systematically documented, monitored
on a regular basis and dealt with by the departments
responsible.
Standard technical data protection procedures in con-
stant use include virus scanners, firewall systems, access
controls at both operating system and application level,
internal testing procedures and the regular backing up
of data. Additional measures (e. g. data encryption) are
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in place to protect highly confidential information,
such as corporate strategies. A high level of protection is
afforded by regular analyses, detailed up-front controls
(such as compliance with mandatory data protection
requirements) and rigorous security management.
eurozone (particularly in China and the USA) and the
procurement of production materials and funding is
also organised on a worldwide basis, the currency risk
is an extremely important factor for Group earnings.
The volume of enquiries with respect to data protection
has risen sharply in the wake of the NSA scandal and
the public debate regarding a possible new EU directive
on data protection. The BMW Group’s well-established
data protection network ensures the necessary trans-
parency and timely implementation of measures. Re-
sponsibility for data protection in each Group entity
lies with the Board of Management (of BMW AG) or the
relevant Company management. Each entity has one or
more Local Data Privacy Protection Officers.
In the case of cooperation arrangements and business
partner relationships, the BMW Group protects its in-
tellectual property as well as its customer and employee
data by stipulating clear instructions with regard to
data protection and the use of information technology.
Information pertaining to key areas of expertise is sub-
ject to particularly stringent security measures.
The requirements placed on IT facilities – both exter-
nally and internally – are changing at a breathtaking
pace in the face of technological developments in this
area. There is a risk that these requirements will neces-
sitate far-reaching changes in IT systems, which could
entail a higher level of expenditure than currently
forecast. Forward-looking planning procedures are in
place to manage and implement new IT requirements
on a project basis. Risks identified during the imple-
mentation of complex IT applications, routine opera-
tions and / or in conjunction with the development
of the existing IT landscape are highlighted at an early
stage by IT risk management procedures and acted
upon accordingly.
The levels of risk attached to information, data protec-
tion and IT risks are classified as medium. There has
been no change in this assessment compared to the
previous year.
Financial risks and risks relating to the use of
financial instruments
Currency risks
As an internationally operating enterprise, the BMW
Group conducts business in a variety of currencies,
thus exposing itself to currency risks. Since a substantial
portion of Group revenues is generated outside the
Cash-flow-at-risk models and scenario analyses are
used to measure exchange rate risks. The results of
these analyses are regularly fed into the Group’s fore-
cast of exposures and serve as the basis for decision-
making with respect to operational currency manage-
ment. In 2013 the Chinese renminbi, the US dollar,
the British pound, the Russian rouble and the Japanese
yen constituted approximately 75 % of the total foreign
currency exposure of the BMW Group, with the Chinese
renminbi and the US dollar accounting for the lion’s
share of foreign currency transactions.
The BMW Group manages currency risks both at a
strategic level (medium and long term) and at an oper-
ating level (short and medium term). Medium- and
long-term measures include increasing production vol-
umes in non-euro-region countries (natural hedging)
and increasing purchase volumes denominated in for-
eign currencies. Constructing new plants in countries
such as the USA, China or Brazil have also helped reduce
foreign currency exposures. Currency risks are managed
in the short to medium term and for operational pur-
poses by means of hedging. Hedging transactions are
entered into only with financial partners of good credit
standing. A description of the methods applied for
risk measurement and hedging is provided in note 42
to the Group Financial Statements. Counterparty risk
management procedures are carried out continuously
in order to monitor the creditworthiness of business
partners.
A high level of risk is attached to short-term currency
risks. The potential impact on earnings is classified as
medium. The level of risk rises in the medium term due
to the lower number of hedge transactions entered into
for this period.
If the relevant recognition criteria are fulfilled, deriva-
tives used by the BMW Group are accounted for as
hedging relationships. Further information on risks in
conjunction with financial instruments is provided in
note 42 to the Group Financial Statements.
Raw materials price risks
The availability of raw materials and the related price
risks are monitored on the basis of a set of well-defined
management procedures. Price risks relating to precious
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Environment
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Performance Indicators
29 Review of Operations
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Position and Net Assets
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Reporting Period
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Opportunities
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metals (platinum, palladium), non-ferrous metals (alu-
minium, copper, lead) and, to some extent, steel and
steel ingredients (iron ore, coke / coal) are hedged using
financial derivatives. Purchase contracts with fixed
pricing arrangements are also in place. A description
of the methods applied for risk measurement and
hedging is provided in note 42 to the Group Financial
Statements.
Changes in the price of crude oil, as an important basic
material in the manufacture of components, have an
indirect impact on production costs. The price of crude
oil, combined with exchange rate fluctuations, also
has an impact on fuel prices, which, in turn, directly in-
fluence the purchasing behaviour of our customers
and hence the overall demand for vehicles. The BMW
Group counters this risk by developing and selling highly
efficient, low-consumption engines and by developing
alternative drive technologies.
A high level of risk in the short therm is attached to
raw material risks. The potential impact on earnings is
classified as medium. The level of risk rises in the
medium term, due to the lower number of hedge trans-
actions entered into for this period.
If the relevant recognition criteria are fulfilled, deriva-
tives used by the BMW Group are accounted for as
hedging relationships. Further information on risks in
conjunction with financial instruments is provided in
note 42 to the Group Financial Statements.
Liquidity risks
Based on experience gained during the financial crisis,
a target liquidity concept is rigorously adhered to.
Solvency is assured at all times throughout the BMW
Group by maintaining a liquidity reserve and by the
broad diversification of refinancing sources. The liquid-
ity position is monitored continuously at a separate
entity level and managed by means of a cash flow re-
quirements and sourcing forecast system in place
throughout the Group. Liquidity risks can arise in the
form of rising refinancing costs on the one hand and
restricted access to funds on the other. The major part
of the Financial Services segment’s credit financing
and lease business is refinanced on capital markets.
Thanks to its excellent creditworthiness, the BMW
Group has good access to financial markets and, as in
previous years, was able to raise funds at good con-
ditions in 2013, reflecting a diversified refinancing
strategy and the solid liquidity base of the BMW Group.
Internationally recognised rating agencies have addi-
tionally confirmed the BMW Group’s strong creditwor-
thiness.
Similar to the previous year, both the level of risk and
the potential impact of illiquidity on earnings are clas-
sified as low – including the risk of the BMW Group’s
rating being downgraded and any ensuing deterioration
in financing conditions.
If the relevant recognition criteria are fulfilled, deriva-
tives used by the BMW Group are accounted for as
hedging relationships. Further information on risks in
conjunction with financial instruments is provided in
note 42 to the Group Financial Statements.
Risks relating to the provision of financial services
The main categories of risk relating to the provision of
financial services are credit and counterparty risk, re-
sidual value risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk and
operational risk. In order to evaluate and manage these
risks, a variety of internal methods has been developed
based on regulatory environment requirements (such
as Basel II / III) and which comply with both national and
international standards.
A set of strategic principles and rules derived from regu-
latory requirements serves as the basis for risk manage-
ment within the Financial Services segment. At the
heart of the risk management process is a clear division
between front- and back-office activities and a compre-
hensive internal control system.
The key risk management tool employed within the
Financial Services segment is aimed at ensuring that
the Group’s risk-bearing capacity is not exceeded. In
this context, all risks defined as “unexpected losses”
must be covered at all times by an appropriate asset
cushion in the form of equity capital. Unexpected losses
are measured using a variety of value-at-risk techniques,
adapted to each relevant risk category. Risks are aggre-
gated after taking account of correlation effects. The to-
tal sum of risks calculated in this way is then compared
with the resources available to cover risks (asset cush-
ion). The segment’s risk-bearing capacity is monitored
continuously with the aid of an integrated limit system
which also differentiates between the various risk cate-
gories. The segment’s total risk exposure was covered at
all times during the past year by the available risk-cover-
age volumes.
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Credit and counterparty default risk
Credit and counterparty default risk arises within the
Financial Services segment if a contractual partner (i. e.
a customer or dealer) either becomes unable or only
partially able to fulfil its contractual obligations, such
that lower income is generated or losses incurred. The
Financial Services segment utilises a variety of rating
systems in order to assess the creditworthiness of its
contractual partners. Credit risks are managed at the
time of the initial credit decision, based on a calculation
of the present value of standard risk costs and subse-
quently, during the term of the credit, by using a range
of risk provisioning techniques to cover risks emanat-
ing from changes in customer creditworthiness. In this
context, individual customers are classified by category
each month on the basis of their current contractual
status, and appropriate levels of allowance recognised
in accordance with that classification.
The level of risk attached to credit and counterparty de-
fault risks in the short and medium term is high. The
potential impact on earnings is classified as medium.
Residual value risk
A related residual value risk exists if the expected mar-
ket value of a vehicle at the end of the contractual term
is lower than its residual value calculated at the date the
contract is entered into. Each vehicle’s market value is
forecast on the basis of historical external and internal
data and used to predict the expected market value of
the vehicle at the end of the contractual period. As part
of the process of managing residual value risks, a calcu-
lation is performed at the inception of each contract to
determine the present value of risk costs. Market devel-
opments are observed throughout the contractual period
and the risk assessment updated appropriately.
High levels of risk are attached to residual value risks
in the short and medium term. The potential impact on
earnings for the segments affected in the short and
medium term is classified as medium. The potential im-
pact on earnings for the Group is classified as medium.
Interest rate risks
Interest rate risks in the Financial Services segment
relate to potential losses caused by changes in market
interest rates and can arise when fixed interest rate pe-
riods for assets and liabilities recognised in the balance
sheet do not match. Interest rate risks in the Financial
Services line of business are managed by raising refinanc-
ing funds with matching maturities and by employing
interest rate derivatives. Interest rate risks are also
managed on the basis of a value-at-risk approach and
stipulated limits. Limits are set using a benchmark-
oriented approach that focuses on interest rate arrange-
ments contained in the original contracts.
The level of risk attached to interest rate risks in the
short and medium term is medium. The potential im-
pact on earnings in the short and medium term is
classified as low.
Liquidity and operational risks
Use of the “matched funding principle” to finance the
Financial Services segment’s operations eliminates
liquidity risks to a large extent. Regular measurement
and monitoring ensure that cash inflows and out-
flows from transactions in varying maturity cycles and
currencies offset each other. The relevant procedures
are incorporated in the BMW Group’s target liquidity
concept.
Operational risks are defined in the Financial Services
segment as the risk of losses arising as a consequence
of the inappropriateness or failure of internal procedures
(process risks), people (personnel-related risks), sys-
tems (infrastructure and IT risks) and external events
(external risks). These four categories of risk also include
related legal and reputation risks.
As part of the process of managing operational risks,
loss events and risk scenarios are recorded in the
Operational Risk Management Suite (OpRisk-Suite) by
OpRisk Officers from the various individual units or
entities, along with details of probability of occurrence,
loss amounts and countermeasures. This comprehen-
sive recording and measurement of risk scenarios and
loss events in the OpRisk-Suite provides the basis for
a systematic analysis of potential and / or actual opera-
tional risks. Annual self-assessments are also carried
out. In conjunction with the assessment of risk-bearing
capacity, operational risks are measured using the
standard approach and compared with the correspond-
ing limit.
The level of risk attached to operational risks is medium.
The potential impact on earnings is classified as low.
Legal risks
Compliance with the law is a basic prerequisite for
the success of the BMW Group. Current law provides
the binding framework for the BMW Group’s various
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Reporting Period
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business activities around the world. The growing
international scale of operations of the BMW Group, the
complexity of the business world and the whole gamut
of complex legal regulations increase the risk of laws
not being adhered to, simply because they are not known
or fully understood.
out that existing legal risks, if they materialise, could
have a significantly adverse effect on the Group’s finan-
cial condition. Likewise, it cannot be ruled out that new
legal risks, as yet unidentified, could materialise and
have a significant adverse effect on the Group’s financial
condition.
The BMW Group has established a Compliance Organi-
sation aimed at ensuring that its representative bodies,
managers and staff act in a lawful manner at all times.
Further information on the BMW Group’s Compliance
Organisation can be found in the section “Corporate
Governance”.
Like all internationally operating enterprises, the BMW
Group is confronted with legal disputes relating, among
other things, to warranty claims, product liability, in-
fringements of protected rights, or proceedings initiated
by government agencies. Any of these matters could,
among other outcomes, have an adverse impact on the
Group’s reputation. Such proceedings are typical for
the sector and can arise as a consequence of realigning
product or purchasing strategies to suit changed market
conditions. Particularly in the US market, class action
lawsuits and product liability risks can have substantial
financial consequences and cause damage to the Group’s
public image. The BMW Group recognises appropriate
levels of provision for lawsuits. A part of these risks,
especially where the American market is concerned, is
insured where this makes business sense. Some risks,
however, cannot be assessed in full or completely defy
assessment. It cannot be ruled out that losses from
damages could arise which are either not covered or not
fully covered by insurance policies or provisions. The
high quality of the Group’s products, which is ensured
by regular quality audits and ongoing improvement
measures, helps to reduce this risk. In comparison with
competitors, this can also give rise to benefits and op-
portunities for the BMW Group. Changes in the regu-
latory environment may significantly influence sales
volume, revenues and earnings performance in specific
markets or economic regions. Further details are pro-
vided in the section “Strategic and sector-specific risks”.
The BMW Group is not currently involved in any court
or arbitration proceedings which, based on the enter-
prise’s assessment, could have a significant impact on
its financial condition.
As in the previous year, the level of risk attached to legal
risks is classified as low. However, it cannot be ruled
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Report on Outlook, Risks and Opportunities
Report on Opportunities
Management and identification of opportunities
New opportunities regularly present themselves in
the dynamic business environment in which the BMW
Group operates. General economic trends and sector-
specific developments – including external regulations,
suppliers, customers and competitors – are monitored
continuously. Identifying opportunities is an integral
part of the process of developing strategies and drawing
up forecasts for the BMW Group. The significance of
opportunities for the BMW Group is classified in the
categories “material” or “not material”.
Market, competition and scenario analyses are con-
ducted and evaluated and forecasts are drawn up
as part of the process of identifying opportunities. The
Group’s product portfolio is permanently reviewed in
the light of these analyses and, as appropriate, new
product projects are presented to the Board of Manage-
ment for consideration.
Opportunities management also covers regular reviews
of cost drivers and other factors critical for success.
One of the key areas in this context is to ensure optimal
operations within the production and supplier network,
which are therefore subject to regular review. Potential
areas of improvement can be quickly realised after ap-
proval by the Board of Management and the benefits
factored into earnings forecasts. The forecasts drawn up
by the BMW Group reflect the expected impact of tar-
geted efficiency improvements on variable and fixed
costs. Efficiency improvement targets take account of
past experience as well as the current composition of
the product portfolio.
Business process optimisation and strict cost control are
essential to ensure good profitability and a high return
on capital employed. The outlook is drawn up on the
assumption that profitability improvement measures
will be achieved. One good example of this is the rigor-
ous implementation of the so-called “architectural ap-
proach”. The new MINI presented in November is
the first vehicle to be built on the basis of this approach.
Greater communality of features between different
models and product lines, made possible by a modular
and architectural approach to building vehicles, helps
to improve profitability by reducing development
costs and investment on the series development of new
vehicles, by generating benefits of scale at the level of
production cost and by increasing flexibility in produc-
tion. The improved cost basis achieved opens up op-
portunities to move into additional market segments
which would have otherwise been unprofitable. The
new generation of engines allows a high degree of flexi-
bility in production in terms of the number of cylinders
and the choice between diesel and petrol engines, thus
maximising market potential.
Identified opportunities can be incorporated at short
notice into the opportunities management and re-
porting system. The implementation of identified op-
portunities is undertaken on a decentralised basis and
monitored using a variety of suitable instruments.
The quarterly forecast report presented to the Board of
Management highlights the impact of opportunities
that have been realised.
Opportunities
Political and global economic opportunities
Economic conditions influence the operations, financial
position, earnings performance and cash flows of the
BMW Group. Should the global economy develop sig-
nificantly better than reflected in the outlook, revenues
and earnings of the BMW Group could be significantly
higher than originally predicted. Economic opportuni-
ties present themselves in particular from the fact that
the BMW Group is fully committed to expanding busi-
ness volumes in the world’s growth markets. The BMW
Group sees an opportunity for above-average growth in
the Chinese market. Potential for recovery is also seen
elsewhere, particularly in southern European countries.
The outcome could be a sharp increase in sales volumes
as well as reduced competitive pressure and improved
selling prices. The BMW Group reviews its market fore-
casts at frequent intervals, adjusting them when neces-
sary to accommodate changed market conditions and
make full use of available market potential.
In addition to the impact from economic developments,
the BMW Group’s earnings can also be positively af-
fected in the short to medium term by changes in the le-
gal environment. A possible reduction in tariff barriers,
in import restrictions or direct excise duties could lower
the cost of materials for the BMW Group and also en-
able products and services to be offered to the customer
at lower prices. Another factor to consider is that regu-
latory support for forward-looking technologies, such as
electromobility – in the form of incentives – help to
make the total cost of ownership more attractive for the
customer, thus opening up opportunities for faster mar-
ket penetration by means of these technologies. Oppor-
tunities of this nature could result in higher sales vol-
umes and, all other things being equal, to an improved
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Environment
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Performance Indicators
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Position and Net Assets
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Reporting Period
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Opportunities
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Consolidated Financial Reporting Process
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quality of earnings. Changes in the legal environment
are monitored continuously at a centralised level. The
impact of legislation that has been enacted or that is
highly likely to be enacted is incorporated in the out-
look.
At present, the BMW Group does not see any significant
political and / or economic opportunities which could
have a positive sustainable impact on the earnings per-
formance of the BMW Group.
Strategic and sector-specific opportunities
Innovation and a strong technological position are the
cornerstones of our success. The BMW Group con-
tinues to build on this solid basis and to set its sights on
putting these to good use in the world’s growth mar-
kets. Additions to the product portfolio and expansion
in growth regions are seen as the most important op-
portunities for growth in the medium to long term.
Remaining on growth course depends above all else on
the ability to develop innovative products and bring
them to market. The launching of the BMW i brand
opens up new customer target groups for the BMW
Group and consolidates the position of BMW as a sus-
tainable and forward-looking brand. The BMW i3 is
the first car built from the outset as an electric vehicle
for driving in an urban environment: optimally de-
signed for intelligent mobility in cities and for com-
muting, powered by a zero-emission electric drive sys-
tem. Creating the BMW i3 does nothing less than make
the whole Group fit for the future. A whole new vista
of opportunities has now been opened up. BMW i
products can be seen as “empowerment projects” for
new technologies and processes, which will also bene-
fit other vehicle concepts.
With the BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo and the MINI
Paceman, 2013 also saw the successful launching of two
further crossover products on the market. With all of
these new models, the BMW Group has demonstrated
its ability to translate identified opportunities into com-
mercial reality as well as its proactive commitment to
tackling the challenges of the future. These products are
the outcome of the early identification of growth oppor-
tunities and customer-oriented product development
processes stretching over several years. Additional op-
portunities for growth can be generated by further addi-
tions to the product portfolio. Given the lead time re-
quired for product development, these opportunities are
built into short- and medium-term forecasts. The accept-
ance of, and sales volumes generated with, planned fu-
ture product innovations could be better than expected
in the outlook. In the short term, however, any potential
positive impact is classified as not material.
The long-term trend towards greater sustainability pro-
vides opportunities to boost sales of sustainable prod-
ucts and, under the right circumstances, achieve better
selling prices. Innovations – such as the BMW i3 in the
field of electromobility or Efficient Dynamics through-
out the whole product portfolio – provide excellent plat-
forms for future growth.
Potential is also seen by engaging in new product and
market categories and by tapping new customer target
groups. New business models and cooperation arrange-
ments with the BMW Group’s growing network of
business partners often provide the best means to take
advantage of these opportunities. Working together
with other business partners helps to increase market
coverage, expand the range of solutions on offer and
encourage the development of forward-looking tech-
nologies. Good examples of this are the partnerships
and programmes comprising the 360° ELECTRIC port-
folio in the field of electromobility and collaboration
with Toyota on a hydrogen fuel cell system. Coopera-
tions of this kind generally result in greater availability
of a wider range of new technologies for the customer
and increase the likelihood of a successful market launch
in the long term. The short- to medium-term impact of
such activities is generally not material.
Given the long lead times involved in developing new
products and processes, strategic and sector-specific
opportunities are not expected to have a material short-
term impact on the earnings performance of the BMW
Group.
Opportunities from operational activities
Employees make a vital contribution to sustainable
growth and improved profitability through their inno-
vative skills. The BMW Group is constantly refining
the tools it uses to recruit employees, encourage career
development and bind employees to the enterprise.
Within this environment, employees find the optimal
environment in which to develop their skills. If these
measures generate greater benefits than currently
expected, the BMW Group’s revenue, earnings perfor-
mance and cash flows could be positively impacted
and forecasted figures surpassed. Creating a successful
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performance culture and the development of the skill-
sets of both staff and managers alike throughout the or-
ganisation could also have a positive impact on revenues
and profitability. Compared to the outlook, the BMW
Group’s earnings performance is unlikely to benefit from
efficiency improvements to a significantly greater ex-
tent than that incorporated in the outlook.
Further opportunities may arise due to other technical
innovations relating to products and processes and as
a result of organisational changes. In the field of light-
weight construction, carbon is being put to use in high
volumes for the first time in the automobile industry in
the construction of the BMW i3. The potential for effi-
ciency improvements in this area is quite considerable,
including the increased use of this material in other vehi-
cle projects, as a result of which the competitiveness of
the products involved – both in terms of consumption
and driving dynamics – could be improved to a signifi-
cantly greater extent than originally planned. The op-
portunities presented by these new developments are
primarily relevant for the medium to long term and will
not have a material short-term impact on the BMW
Group’s earnings performance.
The BMW Group focuses its selling capacities primarily
on markets with the greatest sales volume and revenue
potential and fastest growth rates. Investment in exist-
ing and new marketing concepts is firmly aimed at in-
tensifying relationships with customers. A good exam-
ple is the new marketing concept for BMW i products
and services, which will be offered in selected markets
in the future via an innovative multi-channel model.
There will be no let-up in the active search for new op-
portunities to create even greater added value for cus-
tomers than currently expected, whilst at the same time
looking for ways to boost sales volumes and achieve
better selling prices.
Developments in the field of digital communication are
also opening up opportunities for marketing the BMW
Group’s various brands. Consumers can meanwhile
be reached on a more targeted and individual basis,
thus helping to strengthen long-term relationships and
brand loyalty. The BMW Group keeps track of the latest
developments and trends in communication technology,
including the use of social media and networks, in order
to extend customer reach. The BMW Group’s brands
are present on numerous platforms, such as Facebook,
YouTube and Twitter. Thanks to its intensive efforts in
this area, the BMW Group is registering faster growth
rates on the various platforms than its competitors,
measured in terms of the number of fans and visits.
The decisive advantage of digital communication is that
the brands are able to engage in a direct dialogue with
customers and thus create a more intense brand expe-
rience. The BMW Group considers that these opportu-
nities will not have a material impact compared to the
assumptions made in the outlook.
Pension benefits represent an important component of
the BMW Group’s overall remuneration package, mak-
ing it easier to recruit qualified staff and to gain them
for the enterprise on a long-term basis. Pension liabili-
ties are matched in part by corresponding pension plan
assets. Within a favourable capital market environment,
the return generated by pension assets may exceed
expectations and reduce the deficit of the relevant pen-
sion plans. This, in turn, could have a materially favour-
able impact on the net assets position and earnings per-
formance of the BMW Group. Pension plan assets also
help to reduce the interest and inflation risks attached
to pension liabilities.
Financial opportunities arising from currencies
and raw materials
The ability to compete on global markets is also signifi-
cantly influenced by changes in exchange rates and raw
materials prices. Favourable developments in exchange
rates (in particular for China and the USA) and in raw
materials prices could have a positive impact on the
finan cial result of the BMW Group. Developments on
the financial markets are closely monitored, in order to
identify and make the best use of any opportunities
that may arise. Financial opportunities are managed by
employing the same processes and methodologies used
to manage financial risks. The principal objective of
these management processes is to reduce risk by improv-
ing forecasting reliability. Currency and raw material
price opportunities could have a material impact on the
earnings performance of the BMW Group.
Further information in conjunction with financial in-
struments is provided in note 42 to the Group Financial
Statements.
Opportunities arising in conjunction with the provision
of financial services
The principal risks arising in the Financial Services seg-
ment, namely credit and residual value risks, are closely
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18 Combined management RepoRt
18 General Information on the BMW Group
18 Business Model
20 Management System
23 Research and Development
24 Report on Economic Position
24 Overall Assessment by Management
24 General and Sector-specific
Environment
27 Financial and Non-financial
Performance Indicators
29 Review of Operations
47 Results of Operations, Financial
Position and Net Assets
62 Events after the End of the
Reporting Period
63 Report on Outlook, Risks and
Opportunities
63 Outlook
68 Risks Report
77 Report on Opportunities
81 Internal Control System and Risk
Management System Relevant for the
Consolidated Financial Reporting Process
82 Disclosures Relevant for Takeovers
and Explanatory Comments
85 BMW Stock and Capital Markets
linked to economic trends. If economies develop more
favourably than assumed in the outlook, there is a
chance that credit losses may be reduced and earnings
improved accordingly. Similarly, higher used car selling
prices could result in better-than-forecasted earnings
for the Financial Services segment. Positive interest rate
developments could reduce interest rate risks and there-
fore have a positive impact on forecast earnings. The
potential significance of opportunities arising in conjunc-
tion with the provision of financial services, in particular
opportunities related to residual value risks, are classified
by the BMW Group as material.
Overall assessment of the risk and
opportunities situation
No risks have been identified that could jeopardise the
BMW Group’s future existence. Based on the risks and
opportunities described above, expected probabilities of
occurrence and current business prospects, no individ-
ual or aggregated risks have been identified that could
endanger the BMW Group’s going-concern status.
Identified risks are considered to be manageable, but
could – just like opportunities – have an impact on the
BMW Group’s forecasts. The assessment of the overall
risk situation has not changed significantly compared
with the previous year. The BMW Group’s liquidity is
stable and all cash requirements are currently covered
by available funds and accessible credit lines.
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Internal Control System* and Risk Management System Relevant for the
Consolidated Financial Reporting Process
The internal control system in place throughout the
BMW Group is aimed at ensuring the effectiveness of
operations. It makes an important contribution towards
ensuring compliance with the laws that apply to the
BMW Group as well as providing assurance on the pro-
priety and reliability of internal and external financial
reporting. The internal control system is therefore a sig-
nificant factor in the management of process risks. The
principal features of the internal control system and the
risk management system, as far as they relate to individ-
ual entity and Group financial reporting processes, are
described below.
Information and communication
One component of the internal control system is that of
“Information and Communication”. It ensures that all
the information needed to achieve the objectives set for
the internal control system is made available to those
responsible in an appropriate and timely manner. The
requirements relating to the provision of information
relevant for financial reporting at the level of BMW AG,
other consolidated Group entities and the BMW Group
are primarily set out in organisational manuals, in guide-
lines covering internal and external financial reporting
issues, in accounting manuals and through training.
These instructions, which can be accessed at all levels
via the BMW Group’s intranet system, provide the frame-
work for ensuring that the relevant rules are applied
consistently throughout the Group. The quality and
relevance of these instructions are ensured by regular
review as well as by continuous communication between
the relevant departments.
Organisational measures
All financial reporting processes (including Group finan-
cial reporting processes) are structured in organisational
terms in accordance with the principle of segregation
of duties. These structures allow errors to be identified at
an early stage and prevent potential wrongdoing. Regu-
lar comparison of internal forecasts and external financial
reports improves the quality of financial reporting. The
internal audit department serves as a process-inde-
pendent function, testing and assessing the effectiveness
of the internal control system and proposing improve-
ments when appropriate.
Controls
Extensive controls are carried out by management in all
financial reporting processes at an individual entity and
Group level, thus ensuring that legal requirements and
internal guidelines are complied with and that all busi-
ness transactions are properly executed. Controls are
also carried out with the aid of IT applications, thus re-
ducing the incidence of process risks.
IT authorisations
All IT applications used in financial reporting processes
throughout the BMW Group are subject to access restric-
tions, allowing only authorised persons to gain access
to systems and data in a controlled environment. Access
authorisations are allocated on the basis of the nature
of the duties to be performed. In addition, IT processes
are designed and authorisations allocated using the dual
control principle, as a result of which, for instance, re-
quests cannot be submitted and approved by the same
person.
Internal control training for employees
All employees are appropriately trained to carry out
their duties and kept informed of any changes in regu-
lations or processes that affect them. Managers and
staff also have access to detailed best-practice descrip-
tions relating to risks and controls in the various pro-
cesses, thus increasing risk awareness at all levels.
As a consequence, the internal control system can be
evaluated regularly and further improved as necessary.
Employees can, at any time and independently, deepen
their understanding of control methods and design
using an information platform that is accessible through-
out the entire Group.
Evaluating the effectiveness of the internal
control system
Responsibilities for ensuring the effectiveness of the
internal control system in relation to individual entity
and Group financial reporting processes are clearly de-
fined and allocated to the relevant managers and pro-
cess owners. The BMW Group assesses the design and
effectiveness of the internal control system on the basis
of internal review procedures (e. g. management self-
audits, internal audit findings). Continuous revision
and further development of the internal control system
ensures its continued effectiveness. Group entities are
required to confirm regularly as part of their reporting
duties that the internal control system is functioning
properly. Effective measures are implemented when-
ever weaknesses are identified and reported.
* Disclosures pursuant to § 289 (5) HGB and § 315 (2) no. 5 HGB.
18 Combined management RepoRt
18 General Information on the BMW Group
18 Business Model
20 Management System
23 Research and Development
24 Report on Economic Position
24 Overall Assessment by Management
24 General and Sector-specific
Environment
27 Financial and Non-financial
Performance Indicators
29 Review of Operations
47 Results of Operations, Financial
Position and Net Assets
62 Events after the End of the
Reporting Period
63 Report on Outlook, Risks and
Opportunities
63 Outlook
68 Risks Report
77 Report on Opportunities
81 Internal Control System and Risk
Management System Relevant for the
Consolidated Financial Reporting Process
82 Disclosures Relevant for Takeovers
and Explanatory Comments
85 BMW Stock and Capital Markets
82
Disclosures Relevant for Takeovers1 and Explanatory Comments
Composition of subscribed capital
The subscribed capital (share capital) of BMW AG
amounted to € 656,254,983 at 31 December 2013 (2012:
€ 655,989,413) and, in accordance with Article 4 (1)
of the Articles of Incorporation, is sub-divided into
601,995,196 shares of common stock (91.73 %) (2012:
601,995,196; 91.77 %) and 54,259,787 shares of non-voting
preferred stock (8.27 %) (2012: 53,994,217; 8.23 %), each
with a par value of € 1. The Company’s shares are issued
to bearer. The rights and duties of shareholders derive
from the German Stock Corporation Act (AktG) in con-
junction with the Company’s Articles of Incorporation,
the full text of which is available at www.bmwgroup.com.
The right of shareholders to have their shares evidenced
is excluded in accordance with the Articles of Incor-
poration. The voting power attached to each share cor-
responds to its par value. Each € 1 of par value of
share capital represented in a vote entitles the holder to
one vote (Article 18 (1) of the Articles of Incorporation).
The Company’s shares of preferred stock are shares
within the meaning of § 139 et seq. AktG, which carry a
cumulative preferential right in terms of the allocation
of profit and for which voting rights are normally ex-
cluded. These shares only confer voting rights in excep-
tional cases stipulated by law, in particular when the
preference amount has not been paid or has not been
fully paid in one year and the arrears are not paid
in the subsequent year alongside the full preference
amount due for that year. With the exception of voting
rights, holders of shares of preferred stock are entitled
to the same rights as holders of shares of common
stock. Article 24 of the Articles of Incorporation con-
fers preferential treatment to the non-voting shares of
preferred stock with regard to the appropriation of
the Company’s unappropriated profit. Accordingly, the
unappropriated profit is required to be appropriated
in the following order:
1 Disclosures pursuant to § 289 (4) HGB and § 315 (4) HGB
(a) subsequent payment of any arrears on dividends
on non-voting preferred shares in the order of
accruement,
(b) payment of an additional dividend of € 0.02 per
€ 1 par value on non-voting preferred shares and
(c) uniform payment of any other dividends on shares
on common and preferred stock, provided the
shareholders do not resolve otherwise at the Annual
General Meeting.
Restrictions affecting voting rights or the transfer
of shares
As well as shares of common stock, the Company has
also issued non-voting shares of preferred stock. Further
information relating to this can be found above in the
section “Composition of subscribed capital”.
When the Company issues non-voting shares of pre-
ferred stock to employees in conjunction with its Em-
ployee Share Scheme, these shares are subject as a
general rule to a Company-imposed vesting period of
four years, measured from the beginning of the calen-
dar year in which the shares are issued.
Contractual holding period arrangements also apply
to shares of common stock required to be acquired by
Board of Management members and certain senior
department heads in conjunction with share-based
remuneration programmes (Compensation Report of
the Corporate Governance section; note 19 to the Group
Financial Statements).
Direct or indirect investments in capital exceeding
10 % of voting rights
Based on the information available to the Company, the
following direct or indirect holdings exceeding 10 % of
the voting rights at the end of the reporting period were
held at the date stated:2
AQTON SE, Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe, Germany
Stefan Quandt, Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe, Germany
Johanna Quandt, Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe, Germany
Johanna Quandt GmbH, Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe, Germany
Johanna Quandt GmbH & Co. KG für Automobilwerte, Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe, Germany
Susanne Klatten, Munich, Germany
Susanne Klatten Beteiligungs GmbH, Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe, Germany
2 Based on voluntary balance notifications provided by the listed shareholders at 31 December 2012.
Direct share of
voting rights (%)
Indirect share of
voting rights (%)
17.4
0.4
16.3
12.6
17.4
16.3
16.3
12.6
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The voting power percentages disclosed above may have
changed subsequent to the stated date if these changes
were not required to be reported to the Company.
Due to the fact that the Company’s shares are issued to
bearer, the Company is generally only aware of changes
in shareholdings if such changes are subject to manda-
tory notification rules.
Shares with special rights which confer control rights
There are no shares with special rights which confer
control rights.
System of control over voting rights when employees
participate in capital and do not exercise their control
rights directly
The shares issued in conjunction with the Employee
Share Scheme are shares of non-voting preferred stock
which are transferred solely and directly to employees.
Like all other shareholders, employees exercise their
control rights over these shares on the basis of relevant
legal provisions and the Company’s Articles of Incor-
poration.
Statutory regulations and Articles of Incorporation
provisions with regard to the appointment and removal
of members of the Board of Management and changes
to the Articles of Incorporation
The appointment or removal of members of the Board
of Management is based on the rules contained in
§ 84 et seq. AktG in conjunction with § 31 of the German
Co-Determination Act (MitbestG).
Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation must
comply with § 179 et seq. AktG. All amendments must
be decided upon by the shareholders at the Annual
General Meeting (§ 119 (1) no. 5, § 179 (1) AktG). The
Supervisory Board is authorised to approve amend-
ments to the Articles of Incorporation which only affect
its wording (Article 14 no. 3 of the Articles of Incor-
poration); it is also authorised to change Article 4 of
the Articles of Incorporation in line with the relevant
utilisation of Authorised Capital 2009. Resolutions
are passed at the Annual General Meeting by simple
majority of shares unless otherwise explicitly required
by binding provisions of law or, when a majority of
share capital is required, by simple majority of shares
represented in the vote (Article 20 of the Articles of
Incorporation).
Authorisations given to the Board of Management
in particular with respect to the issuing or buying back
of shares
The Board of Management is authorised to buy back
shares and sell repurchased shares in situations spe-
cified in § 71 AktG, e. g. to avert serious and imminent
damage to the Company and / or to offer shares to persons
employed or previously employed by BMW AG or one
of its affiliated companies. In accordance with Article 4
no. 5 of the Articles of Incorporation, the Board of
Management is authorised – with the approval of the
Supervisory Board – to increase BMW AG’s share capital
during the period until 13 May 2014 by up to € 2,936,375
for the purposes of an Employee Share Scheme by
issuing new non-voting shares of preferred stock, which
carry the same rights as existing non-voting preferred
stock, in return for cash contributions (Authorised
Capital 2009). Existing shareholders may not subscribe
to the new shares. No conditional capital is in place at
the reporting date.
Significant agreements entered into by the Company
subject to control change clauses in the event of a take-
over bid
The BMW AG is party to the following major agreements
which contain provisions for the event of a change in
control or the acquisition of control as a result of a take-
over bid:
– An agreement concluded with an international con-
sortium of banks relating to a syndicated credit line
(which was not being utilised at the balance sheet
date) entitles the lending banks to give extraordinary
notice to terminate the credit line (such that all out-
standing amounts, including interest, would fall due
immediately) if one or more parties jointly acquire
direct or indirect control of BMW AG. The term “con-
trol” is defined as the acquisition of more than 50 %
of the share capital of BMW AG, the right to receive
more than 50 % of the dividend or the right to direct
the affairs of the Company or appoint the majority of
members of the Supervisory Board.
– A cooperation agreement concluded with Peugeot SA
relating to the joint development and production of a
new family of small (1 to 1.6 litre) petrol-driven engines
entitles each of the cooperation partners to give ex-
traordinary notification of termination in the event of
a competitor acquiring control over the other contrac-
tual party and if any concerns of the other contractual
party concerning the impact of the change of control
on the cooperation arrangements are not allayed
during the subsequent discussion process.
– BMW AG acts as guarantor for all obligations arising
from the joint venture agreement relating to BMW
Brilliance Automotive Ltd. in China. This agreement
grants an extraordinary right of termination to either
joint venture partner in the event that, either directly
or indirectly, more than 25 % of the shares of the
other party are acquired by a third party or the other
party is merged with another legal entity. The termi-
84
nation of the joint venture agreement may result in
the sale of the shares to the other joint venture partner
or in the liquidation of the joint venture entity.
shares of the joint ventures from the affected share-
holder or to require the affected party to acquire the
other shareholder’s shares.
– An engine supply agreement between BMW AG and
Toyota Motor Europe SA relating to the sale of diesel
engines entitles each of the contractual parties to give
extraordinary notification of termination in the event
that one of the contractual parties merges with an-
other company or is taken over by another company.
Compensation agreements with members of the
Board of Management or with employees in the event
of a takeover bid
The BMW Group has not concluded any compensation
agreements with members of the Board of Manage-
ment or with employees for situations involving a take-
over offer.
18 Combined management RepoRt
18 General Information on the BMW Group
18 Business Model
20 Management System
23 Research and Development
24 Report on Economic Position
24 Overall Assessment by Management
24 General and Sector-specific
Environment
27 Financial and Non-financial
Performance Indicators
29 Review of Operations
47 Results of Operations, Financial
Position and Net Assets
62 Events after the End of the
Reporting Period
63 Report on Outlook, Risks and
Opportunities
63 Outlook
68 Risks Report
77 Report on Opportunities
81 Internal Control System and Risk
Management System Relevant for the
Consolidated Financial Reporting Process
82 Disclosures Relevant for Takeovers
and Explanatory Comments
85 BMW Stock and Capital Markets
– Framework agreements are in place with financial in-
stitutions and banks (ISDA Master Agreements) with
respect to trading activities with derivative financial
instruments. Each of these agreements includes an
extraordinary right of termination which triggers the
immediate settlement of all current transactions in
the event that the creditworthiness of the party in-
volved is materially weaker following a direct or in-
direct acquisition of beneficially owned equity capital
which confers the power to elect a majority of the
Supervisory Board of a contractual party or any other
ownership interest that enables the acquirer to exer-
cise control over a contractual party or which consti-
tutes a merger or a transfer of net assets.
– Financing agreements in place with the European
Investment Bank (EIB) entitle the EIB to request early
repayment of the loan in the event of an imminent
or actual change in control at the level of BMW AG
(partially in the capacity of guarantor and partially in
the capacity of borrower), if the EIB has reason to
assume – after the change of control has taken place
or 30 days after it has requested to discuss the situa-
tion – that the change in control could have a mate-
rial adverse effect, or, in all but two cases as an addi-
tional alternative, if the borrower refuses to hold such
discussions. A change in control of BMW AG arises
if one or more individuals take over or lose control of
BMW AG, with control being defined in the above-
mentioned financing agreements as (i) holding or hav-
ing control over more than 50 % of the voting rights,
(ii) the right to stipulate the majority of the members
of the Board of Management or Supervisory Board,
(iii) the right to receive more than 50 % of dividends
payable, or, in all but two cases as an additional alter-
native (iv) other comparable controlling influence
over BMW AG.
– BMW AG is party to an agreement with SGL Carbon
SE, Wiesbaden, relating to the joint ventures SGL
Automotive Carbon Fibers LLC, Delaware, USA and
SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers GmbH & Co. KG,
Munich. The agreement includes call and put rights
in case – directly or indirectly – 50 % or more of
the voting rights relating to the relevant other share-
holder of the joint ventures are acquired by a third
party, or if 25 % of such voting rights have been ac-
quired by a third party if that third party is a com-
petitor of the party that has not been affected by the
acquisition of the voting rights. In the event of such
acquisitions of voting rights by a third party, the non-
affected shareholder has the right to purchase the
85 CoMBined ManageMent RepoRt
BMW Stock and Capital Markets in 2013
BMW stocks reached a new all-time high during the
period under report, when the price of BMW common
stock was quoted at € 85.69 per share. The BMW Group
has the best rating in the European automobile sector,
thus giving it excellent access to international capital
markets.
Good year for stock markets on account of expansion-
ary monetary policies
Favourable economic prospects and the expansionary
monetary policies applied by the US Federal Bank (FED)
and the European Central Bank (ECB) helped to make
2013 a good year for stock markets. Within a highly
volatile climate, the German stock index, the DAX, was
able to pick up where it left off in 2012 and climbed to
new heights in 2013.
Having got off to a positive start, the mood on the mar-
kets was dampened towards the end of the first quarter
by political uncertainties caused by elections in Italy
and the threat of state bankruptcy in Cyprus. In April
the DAX reached its low for the year at 7,418.36 points.
Share prices came under pressure in June following the
FED’s announcement of its intention to bring its bond-
buying programme to an end over the course of the year
and on rumours of a possible credit squeeze in China.
Good corporate and employment figures in the USA
helped to improve the mood considerably at the begin-
ning of the third quarter, only then for concerns about
political instability in the Middle East to cause quite
large substantial price drops towards the end of August.
The on going expansionary monetary policies of the
ECB and the FED, combined with more favourable eco-
nomic data from Europe and the USA, helped the DAX
to reach a new high of 8,770.10 by the end of September.
Agreement in the US federal budget dispute and the
FED’s decision not to taper its bond-buying programme
Development of BMW stock compared to stock exchange indices
(Index: 30 December 2008 = 100)
Development of BMW stock compared to stock exchange
indices since 30 December 2008
in %
500
400
300
200
100
BMW
preferred stock
BMW
common stock
Prime
Automobile
DAX
448.0
394.4
274.1
198.6
resulted in a strong final quarter. Despite some inter-
mediate profit-taking, the DAX recorded a new all-time
high of 9,594.35 points on 30 December 2013, before closing
the stock market year on the same day at 9,552.16 points,
marginally below its high for the year, but 1,939.77 points
or 25.5 % up over the twelve-month period.
The Prime Automobile Performance Index did even
better, climbing by 417 points over the year under
report to reach 1,393 points, 42.8 % higher than one year
earlier.
The EURO STOXX 50 finished the stock market year 17.9 %
up at 3,109 points.
Both categories of BMW stock performed exceedingly
well within the volatile stock market environment de-
scribed above. After a good start to the year, BMW com-
mon stock reached a new high of € 76.16 in January.
Partly as a reflection of the sharp rise in 2012, the share
price then fell as a result of profit-taking. The low for
the year of € 63.27 was recorded in April. It was only in
the second half of the year that BMW common stock
450
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
BMW preferred stock
BMW common stock
Prime Automobile
DAX
09
10
11
12
13
BMW preferred stock
BMW common stock
Prime Automobile
DAX
86
returned to profitable ground, finishing the year at
€ 85.22, a gain of 16.9 % compared to the end of the pre-
vious year. A new all-time high of € 85.69 was recorded
on the final trading day of the stock market year.
BMW preferred stock gained 27.4 % in value year-on-
year. Its price at the end of the stock market year was
€ 62.09. A new all-time high of € 65.00 was recorded on
27 November.
Employee share scheme
BMW AG has enabled its employees to participate in its
success for more than 30 years. Since 1989 this partici-
pation has taken the form of an employee share scheme.
In total, 266,152 shares of preferred stock were issued to
employees in 2013 as part of this scheme.
In this context, and with the approval of the Supervisory
Board, BMW AG’s share capital was increased by the
Board of Management by €265,570 from €655,989,413 to
€656,254,983 by the issue of 265,570 new non-voting
shares of preferred stock. This increase was executed on
the basis of Authorised Capital 2009 in Article 4 (5) of
the Articles of Incorporation. The new shares of pre-
ferred stock carry the same rights as existing shares of
preferred stock and were issued to enable employees to
obtain an equity participation in the Company. In addi-
tion, 582 shares of preferred stock were bought back via
the stock market in order to service the employee share
scheme.
Dividend proposal envisages increase
In view of the strong earnings performance for the year,
the Board of Management and the Supervisory Board
will propose to the Annual General Meeting to use
BMW AG’s unappropriated profit of € 1,707 million to
pay a dividend of € 2.60 for each share of common stock
(2012: € 2.50) and a dividend of € 2.62 for each share of
preferred stock (2012: € 2.52). These figures correspond
to a distribution rate of 32.0 % for 2013, unchanged from
the previous year.
18 Combined management RepoRt
18 General Information on the BMW Group
18 Business Model
20 Management System
23 Research and Development
24 Report on Economic Position
24 Overall Assessment by Management
24 General and Sector-specific
Environment
27 Financial and Non-financial
Performance Indicators
29 Review of Operations
47 Results of Operations, Financial
Position and Net Assets
62 Events after the End of the
Reporting Period
63 Report on Outlook, Risks and
Opportunities
63 Outlook
68 Risks Report
77 Report on Opportunities
81 Internal Control System and Risk
Management System Relevant for the
Consolidated Financial Reporting Process
82 Disclosures Relevant for Takeovers
and Explanatory Comments
85 BMW Stock and Capital Markets
BMW stock
Common stock
Number of shares in 1,000
Stock exchange price in €1
Year-end closing price
High
Low
Preferred stock
Number of shares in 1,000
Stock exchange price in €1
Year-end closing price
High
Low
Key data per share in €
Dividend
Common stock
Preferred stock
Earnings per share of common stock3, 6
Earnings per share of preferred stock4, 6
Cash flow 5
Equity
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
601,995
601,995
601,995
601,995
601,995
85.22
85.42
63.93
72.93
73.76
53.16
51.76
73.52
45.04
58.85
64.80
28.65
31.80
35.94
17.61
54,260
53,994
53,571
53,163
52,665
62.09
64.65
48.69
2.60 2
2.62 2
8.10
8.12
14.41
54.31
48.76
49.23
35.70
2.50
2.52
7.75
7.77
13.98
46.66 6
36.55
45.98
32.01
2.30
2.32
7.45
7.47
12.38
41.34
38.50
41.90
21.45
1.30
1.32
4.91
4.93
12.45
36.53
23.00
24.79
11.05
0.30
0.32
0.31
0.33
7.53
30.42
1 Xetra closing prices.
2 Proposed by management.
3 Annual average weighted amount.
4 Stock weighted according to dividend entitlements.
5 Cash inflow from operating activities of the Automotive segment.
6 Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the revised version of IAS 19, see note 7.
interest shown in innovation days at the BMW plant in
Leipzig, the test driving event in Amsterdam and show-
room events in London and Paris, BMW i was a subject
of practically all discussions with analysts and investors.
87 CoMBined ManageMent RepoRt
Further improvement in rating
In December 2013 the rating agency Standard & Poor’s
raised BMW AG’s long-term rating from A (stable out-
look) to A+ (stable outlook). BMW AG is the only Euro-
pean automobile manufacturer with this high rating.
The short-term rating remained at A-1, also the highest
level for the sector.
Following the change in Standard & Poor’s rating criteria
in November, the BMW Group received particularly
good marks for its financial strength. In terms of finan-
cial risk, the BMW Group was given the best classifi-
cation (risk category: minimal) thanks to its ability to
generate strong cash flows, its leading position in the
premium segment and the excellent financial indicators
it enjoys on the automotive side of the business. The
rating agency Moody’s also set the BMW Group on a
pedestal again by giving it the best rating of all Euro-
pean automobile manufacturers, unchanged from the
previous year. Since July 2011, BMW AG’s long-term
and short-term ratings are A2 and P-1 respectively.
These rating assessments underline the BMW Group’s
robust financial profile and excellent creditworthiness.
Thanks to these attributes, it not only has good access
to international capital markets, it also benefits from
attractive refinancing conditions, which are particularly
helpful for the BMW Group’s Financial Services busi-
ness.
Regular communication with capital markets continued
The BMW Group’s investor relations activities again
received high praise in the renowned Extel Survey con-
ducted by Thomson Reuters and in the specialist pub-
lication Institutional Investor. Analysts, institutional in-
vestors and rating agencies were kept up to date with
regular quarterly and year-end financial reports. Road-
shows and numerous one-on-one as well as group dis-
cussions were held, sometimes attended by members of
the Board of Management. This comprehensive com-
munication with relevant capital market participants
was supplemented by specialist socially responsible in-
vestment (SRI) roadshows for investors who wish to
incorporate sustainability criteria in their investment
decisions as well as debt roadshows for capital debt in-
vestors and credit analysts. The Investor Relations team
again handled a great many inquiries from private in-
vestors regarding BMW stock and bonds during the
period under report. One important focus of communi-
cation in 2013 was on the BMW i brand and particularly
on BMW i3 and BMW i8 vehicles. In addition to the
88
Group Financial StatementS
BMW Group
Income Statements for Group and Segments
Statement of Comprehensive Income for Group
Income Statements for Group and Segments
in € million
Revenues
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Selling and administrative expenses
Other operating income
Other operating expenses
Profit / loss before financial result
Result from equity accounted investments
Interest and similar income
Interest and similar expenses
Other financial result
Financial result
Profit / loss before tax
Income taxes
Net profit / loss
Attributable to minority interest
Attributable to shareholders of BMW AG
Basic earnings per share of common stock in €
Basic earnings per share of preferred stock in €
Dilutive effects
Diluted earnings per share of common stock in €
Diluted earnings per share of preferred stock in €
Note
Group
Automotive
Motorcycles
Financial Services
Other Entities
Eliminations
2013
20121
(unaudited supplementary information)
20121
2013
(unaudited supplementary information)
(unaudited supplementary information)
(unaudited supplementary information)
(unaudited supplementary information)
2013
20121,2
2013
20121
2013
20121
2013
2012
9
10
11
12
12
13
14
14
15
76,058
76,848
70,629
70,208
1,504
1,490
19,874
19,550
– 60,784
– 61,354
– 57,771
– 56,525
– 1,253
– 1,236
– 17,270
– 16,984
15,274
15,494
12,858
13,683
– 7,255
– 7,032
– 6,112
– 5,862
251
254
– 177
– 181
841
– 874
7,986
398
184
– 449
– 206
– 73
7,913
829
– 1,016
8,275
271
224
– 375
– 592
– 472
7,803
741
– 830
6,657
398
303
– 534
– 263
– 96
6,561
673
– 895
7,599
271
353
– 552
– 501
– 429
7,170
16
– 2,573
– 2,692
– 2,153
– 2,453
4,408
17
4,391
4,717
24
4,693
34
34
17
17
17
17
5,340
26
5,314
8.10
8.12
–
8.10
8.12
5,111
26
5,085
7.75
7.77
–
7.75
7.77
– 15,955
– 14,405
Revenues
15,510
13,391
Cost of sales
– 1,014
Gross profit
9
Selling and administrative expenses
– 75
Other operating income
131
Other operating expenses
– 949
Profit / loss before financial result
–
Result from equity accounted investments
– 1,464
– 1,672
Interest and similar income
– 1,279
– 1,499
1,374
1,684
Interest and similar expenses
7
– 2
79
–
–
– 3
–
– 3
76
– 25
51
–
51
8
– 72
9
–
–
– 3
–
– 3
6
– 22
– 16
–
– 16
2,604
– 953
57
– 65
1,643
–
5
– 7
– 2
– 4
1,639
– 527
1,112
8
2,566
– 980
101
– 129
1,558
–
1
– 5
7
3
1,561
– 545
1,016
1
1,104
1,015
6
–
6
– 23
115
– 54
44
–
1,340
59
120
164
– 68
96
1
95
5
–
5
– 18
122
– 51
58
–
1,542
– 98
– 55
3
5
8
1
7
– 445
10
– 79
77
– 437
–
–
– 90
– 527
200
– 327
–
– 327
–
Other financial result
12
Financial result
– 937
Profit / loss before tax
323
Income taxes
– 614
Net profit / loss
–
Attributable to minority interest
– 614
Attributable to shareholders of BMW AG
Basic earnings per share of common stock in €
Basic earnings per share of preferred stock in €
Dilutive effects
Diluted earnings per share of common stock in €
Diluted earnings per share of preferred stock in €
1 Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the revised version of IAS 19, see note 7.
2 Includes impact of exceptional items relating to the sale of the Husqvarna Group.
Statement of Comprehensive Income for Group
in € million
Net profit
Remeasurement of the net defined benefit liability for pension plans
Deferred taxes
Items not expected to be reclassified to the income statement in the future
Available-for-sale securities
Financial instruments used for hedging purposes
Other comprehensive income from equity accounted investments
Deferred taxes
Currency translation foreign operations
Items expected to be reclassified to the income statement in the future
Other comprehensive income for the period after tax
Total comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income attributable to minority interests
Total comprehensive income attributable to shareholders of BMW AG
1 Presentation adjusted in accordance with revised IAS 1.
2 Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the revised version of IAS 19, see note 7.
Note
35
20
34
20131
20121, 2
5,340
1,308
– 372
936
8
1,357
– 7
– 407
– 635
316
1,252
6,592
26
6,566
5,111
– 1,914
538
– 1,376
214
1,302
111
– 511
– 123
993
– 383
4,728
26
4,702
88 Group Financial StatementS
88 Income Statements
88 Statement of
Comprehensive Income
90 Balance Sheets
92 Cash Flow Statements
94 Group Statement of Changes in
Equity
96 Notes
96 Accounting Principles and
Policies
114 Notes to the Income Statement
121 Notes to the Statement
of Comprehensive Income
122 Notes to the Balance Sheet
145 Other Disclosures
161 Segment Information
89 Group Financial StatementS
Income Statements for Group and Segments
in € million
Revenues
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Selling and administrative expenses
Other operating income
Other operating expenses
Profit / loss before financial result
Result from equity accounted investments
Interest and similar income
Interest and similar expenses
Other financial result
Financial result
Profit / loss before tax
Income taxes
Net profit / loss
Attributable to minority interest
Attributable to shareholders of BMW AG
Basic earnings per share of common stock in €
Basic earnings per share of preferred stock in €
Dilutive effects
Diluted earnings per share of common stock in €
Diluted earnings per share of preferred stock in €
1 Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the revised version of IAS 19, see note 7.
2 Includes impact of exceptional items relating to the sale of the Husqvarna Group.
9
10
11
12
12
13
14
14
15
34
34
17
17
17
17
16
– 2,573
– 2,692
– 2,153
– 2,453
741
– 830
6,657
398
303
– 534
– 263
– 96
6,561
4,408
17
4,391
673
– 895
7,599
271
353
– 552
– 501
– 429
7,170
4,717
24
4,693
841
– 874
7,986
398
184
– 449
– 206
– 73
7,913
5,340
26
5,314
8.10
8.12
–
8.10
8.12
829
– 1,016
8,275
271
224
– 375
– 592
– 472
7,803
5,111
26
5,085
7.75
7.77
–
7.75
7.77
Note
Group
Automotive
Motorcycles
Financial Services
Other Entities
Eliminations
2013
20121
2013
20121
2013
20121,2
(unaudited supplementary information)
(unaudited supplementary information)
(unaudited supplementary information)
20121
2013
(unaudited supplementary information)
20121
2013
(unaudited supplementary information)
2013
2012
76,058
76,848
70,629
70,208
1,504
1,490
19,874
19,550
– 60,784
– 61,354
– 57,771
– 56,525
– 1,253
– 1,236
– 17,270
– 16,984
15,274
15,494
12,858
13,683
– 7,255
– 7,032
– 6,112
– 5,862
251
254
– 177
– 181
7
– 2
79
–
–
– 3
–
– 3
76
– 25
51
–
51
8
– 72
9
–
–
– 3
–
– 3
6
– 22
– 16
–
– 16
2,604
– 953
57
– 65
1,643
–
5
– 7
– 2
– 4
1,639
– 527
1,112
8
2,566
– 980
101
– 129
1,558
–
1
– 5
7
3
1,561
– 545
1,016
1
1,104
1,015
6
–
6
– 23
115
– 54
44
–
1,340
5
–
5
– 18
122
– 51
58
–
1,542
– 15,955
– 14,405
Revenues
15,510
13,391
Cost of sales
– 445
10
– 79
77
– 437
–
– 1,014
Gross profit
9
Selling and administrative expenses
– 75
Other operating income
131
Other operating expenses
– 949
Profit / loss before financial result
–
Result from equity accounted investments
– 1,464
– 1,672
Interest and similar income
– 1,279
– 1,499
1,374
1,684
Interest and similar expenses
59
120
164
– 68
96
1
95
– 98
– 55
3
5
8
1
7
–
– 90
– 527
200
– 327
–
– 327
–
Other financial result
12
Financial result
– 937
Profit / loss before tax
323
Income taxes
– 614
Net profit / loss
–
Attributable to minority interest
– 614
Attributable to shareholders of BMW AG
Basic earnings per share of common stock in €
Basic earnings per share of preferred stock in €
Dilutive effects
Diluted earnings per share of common stock in €
Diluted earnings per share of preferred stock in €
90
BMW Group
Balance Sheets for Group and Segments at 31 December
88 Group Financial StatementS
88 Income Statements
88 Statement of
Comprehensive Income
90 Balance Sheets
92 Cash Flow Statements
94 Group Statement of Changes in
Equity
96 Notes
96 Accounting Principles and
Policies
114 Notes to the Income Statement
121 Notes to the Statement
of Comprehensive Income
122 Notes to the Balance Sheet
145 Other Disclosures
161 Segment Information
Assets
in € million
Intangible assets
Property, plant and equipment
Leased products
Investments accounted for using the equity method
Other investments
Receivables from sales financing
Financial assets
Deferred tax
Other assets
Non-current assets
Inventories
Trade receivables
Receivables from sales financing
Financial assets
Current tax
Other assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Assets held for sale
Current assets
Total assets
Equity and liabilities
in € million
Subscribed capital
Capital reserves
Revenue reserves
Accumulated other equity
Equity attributable to shareholders of BMW AG
Minority interest
Equity
Pension provisions
Other provisions
Deferred tax
Financial liabilities
Other liabilities
Non-current provisions and liabilities
Other provisions
Current tax
Financial liabilities
Trade payables
Other liabilities
Liabilities in conjunction with assets held for sale
Current provisions and liabilities
Note
Group
22
23
24
25
25
26
27
16
29
30
31
26
27
28
29
32
33
2013
31.12. 2012*
(adjusted)
1.1. 2012*
(adjusted)
6,179
15,113
25,914
652
553
5,207
13,341
24,468
514
548
5,238
11,685
23,112
302
561
32,616
32,309
29,331
2,593
1,620
954
2,148
1,967
803
1,702
1,881
577
86,194
81,305
74,389
32,584
29,970
9,585
2,449
21,501
5,559
1,151
4,265
7,664
–
9,725
2,543
20,605
4,612
966
3,664
8,370
45
9,638
3,286
20,014
3,751
1,194
3,374
7,776
–
9,259
2,184
–
4,479
1,002
15,480
6,768
–
9,366
2,305
–
2,746
775
16,162
7,484
–
Automotive
(unaudited supplementary information)
2012*
2013
Motorcycles
Financial Services
Other Entities
Eliminations
(unaudited supplementary information)
(unaudited supplementary information)
(unaudited supplementary information)
(unaudited supplementary information)
2013
2012
2013
2012
2013
2012*
2013
2012
Assets
5,646
14,808
19
652
5,253
–
1,183
2,226
2,797
4,648
13,053
128
514
4,789
–
759
2,217
3,862
30,230
28,060
– 4,335
– 3,720
Leased products
32,616
32,309
–
Receivables from sales financing
5,754
5,761
– 10,460
– 10,009
Other investments
–
Intangible assets
–
Property, plant and equipment
–
Investments accounted for using the equity method
469
34
–
6
276
285
1,436
65,352
8
145
826
89
3,530
879
–
486
46
–
7
126
279
1,330
62,643
11
123
813
132
3,573
797
–
21,501
20,605
1
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
936
60
17
–
1,779
290
18,627
26,451
1,730
349
16,995
24,836
– 645
– 1,181
– 467
Financial assets
– 878
Deferred tax
– 21,906
– 21,384
Other assets
– 38,527
– 36,458
Non-current assets
32,775
30,285
– 47,520
– 46,387
Other assets
– 682
– 427
Financial assets
–
Current tax
–
Inventories
–
Trade receivables
–
Receivables from sales financing
–
Cash and cash equivalents
–
Assets held for sale
63
271
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
334
318
120
438
772
–
29
141
–
–
318
488
57
–
–
204
23
–
284
772
72
242
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
314
348
114
–
–
–
31
–
45
538
852
–
29
135
–
–
246
410
114
–
–
277
21
30
442
852
1
–
–
–
–
–
1
–
1,480
59
89
–
1,338
30
5
18
235
77
13
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
3
–
–
–
52,174
50,530
49,033
39,172
38,838
26,978
26,054
33,788
31,914
– 48,202
– 46,814
Current assets
138,368
131,835
123,422
71,756
68,808
92,330
88,697
60,239
56,750
– 86,729
– 83,272
Total assets
Note
Group
2013
31.12. 2012*
(adjusted)
1.1. 2012*
(adjusted)
Automotive
(unaudited supplementary information)
2012*
2013
Motorcycles
Financial Services
Other Entities
Eliminations
(unaudited supplementary information)
(unaudited supplementary information)
(unaudited supplementary information)
(unaudited supplementary information)
2013
2012
2013
2012*
2013
2012*
2013
2012
34
34
34
34
34
34
35
36
16
38
39
36
37
38
40
39
33
656
1,990
33,167
– 358
35,455
188
35,643
2,303
3,772
3,554
39,450
3,603
52,682
3,411
1,237
30,854
7,475
7,066
–
656
1,973
28,544
– 674
30,499
107
30,606
3,813
3,441
3,081
39,095
3,404
52,834
3,246
1,482
30,412
6,433
6,792
30
655
1,955
26,343
– 1,674
27,279
65
27,344
1,996
3,081
3,315
37,597
2,911
48,900
3,069
1,363
30,380
5,340
7,026
–
30,909
28,202
8,407
7,633
10,805
8,466
– 14,478
– 13,695
Equity
938
3,075
1,072
1,604
3,584
2,358
3,103
492
1,775
3,394
10,273
11,122
3,039
1,021
725
6,764
19,025
–
2,605
1,269
1,289
5,669
18,652
–
40
257
5,266
14,376
20,084
40,023
309
123
16,006
502
26,960
–
88
173
4,777
14,174
19,653
38,865
289
136
16,830
474
24,470
–
1,296
299
6
68
3
93
5
–
24,115
23,613
–
Pension provisions
–
Other provisions
– 2,790
– 645
– 2,193
Deferred tax
– 467
Financial liabilities
– 20,451
– 19,907
Other liabilities
25,784
25,004
– 23,886
– 22,567
Non-current provisions and liabilities
14,805
12,720
– 682
– 427
Financial liabilities
3
Other provisions
–
Current tax
–
Trade payables
8,744
10,235
– 47,686
– 46,586
Other liabilities
–
Liabilities in conjunction with assets held for sale
50,043
48,395
47,178
30,574
29,484
43,900
42,199
23,650
23,280
– 48,365
– 47,010
Current provisions and liabilities
Equity and liabilities
Subscribed capital
Capital reserves
Revenue reserves
Accumulated other equity
Minority interest
Equity attributable to shareholders of BMW AG
Total equity and liabilities
138,368
131,835
123,422
71,756
68,808
92,330
88,697
60,239
56,750
– 86,729
– 83,272
Total equity and liabilities
* Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the revised version of IAS 19, see note 7.
91 Group Financial StatementS
Note
Group
Automotive
Motorcycles
Financial Services
Other Entities
Eliminations
2013
31.12. 2012*
(adjusted)
1.1. 2012*
(adjusted)
2013
2012*
2013
2012
2013
2012
(unaudited supplementary information)
(unaudited supplementary information)
(unaudited supplementary information)
(unaudited supplementary information)
2012*
2013
(unaudited supplementary information)
2013
2012
Assets
63
271
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
334
318
120
–
–
–
–
–
–
438
772
72
242
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
314
348
114
–
–
–
31
–
45
538
852
469
34
486
46
30,230
28,060
–
6
–
7
32,616
32,309
276
285
1,436
65,352
8
145
126
279
1,330
62,643
11
123
21,501
20,605
826
89
3,530
879
–
813
132
3,573
797
–
1
–
–
–
5,754
–
1,779
290
18,627
26,451
–
–
–
936
60
1
–
–
–
5,761
–
1,730
349
16,995
24,836
–
1
–
1,480
59
–
–
–
Intangible assets
–
Property, plant and equipment
– 4,335
– 3,720
Leased products
–
–
Investments accounted for using the equity method
– 10,460
– 10,009
Other investments
–
– 645
– 1,181
–
Receivables from sales financing
– 467
Financial assets
– 878
Deferred tax
– 21,906
– 21,384
Other assets
– 38,527
– 36,458
Non-current assets
–
–
–
– 682
–
–
Inventories
–
Trade receivables
–
Receivables from sales financing
– 427
Financial assets
–
Current tax
32,775
30,285
– 47,520
– 46,387
Other assets
17
–
89
–
–
–
–
Cash and cash equivalents
–
Assets held for sale
26,978
26,054
33,788
31,914
– 48,202
– 46,814
Current assets
92,330
88,697
60,239
56,750
– 86,729
– 83,272
Total assets
Note
Group
Automotive
Motorcycles
Financial Services
Other Entities
Eliminations
(unaudited supplementary information)
(unaudited supplementary information)
2013
2012*
2013
2012
(unaudited supplementary information)
2012*
2013
(unaudited supplementary information)
2012*
2013
(unaudited supplementary information)
2013
2012
2013
31.12. 2012*
(adjusted)
1.1. 2012*
(adjusted)
Equity and liabilities
Subscribed capital
Capital reserves
Revenue reserves
Accumulated other equity
Equity attributable to shareholders of BMW AG
Minority interest
–
29
141
–
–
318
488
57
–
–
204
23
–
284
772
–
29
135
–
–
246
410
114
–
–
277
21
30
442
852
8,407
7,633
10,805
8,466
– 14,478
– 13,695
Equity
40
257
5,266
14,376
20,084
40,023
309
123
16,006
502
26,960
–
88
173
4,777
14,174
19,653
38,865
289
136
16,830
474
24,470
–
1,296
299
6
1,338
30
5
24,115
23,613
–
–
– 2,790
– 645
–
Pension provisions
–
Other provisions
– 2,193
Deferred tax
– 467
Financial liabilities
68
18
– 20,451
– 19,907
Other liabilities
25,784
25,004
– 23,886
– 22,567
Non-current provisions and liabilities
3
93
14,805
5
8,744
–
235
77
12,720
13
3
–
– 682
–
3
Other provisions
–
Current tax
– 427
Financial liabilities
–
Trade payables
10,235
– 47,686
– 46,586
Other liabilities
–
–
–
Liabilities in conjunction with assets held for sale
43,900
42,199
23,650
23,280
– 48,365
– 47,010
Current provisions and liabilities
92,330
88,697
60,239
56,750
– 86,729
– 83,272
Total equity and liabilities
Assets
in € million
Intangible assets
Property, plant and equipment
Leased products
Investments accounted for using the equity method
Other investments
Receivables from sales financing
Financial assets
Deferred tax
Other assets
Non-current assets
Inventories
Trade receivables
Receivables from sales financing
Financial assets
Current tax
Other assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Assets held for sale
Current assets
Total assets
Equity and liabilities
in € million
Subscribed capital
Capital reserves
Revenue reserves
Accumulated other equity
Minority interest
Equity
Pension provisions
Other provisions
Deferred tax
Financial liabilities
Other liabilities
Other provisions
Current tax
Financial liabilities
Trade payables
Other liabilities
Equity attributable to shareholders of BMW AG
22
23
24
25
25
26
27
16
29
30
31
26
27
28
29
32
33
34
34
34
34
34
34
35
36
16
38
39
36
37
38
40
39
33
52,174
50,530
49,033
39,172
38,838
138,368
131,835
123,422
71,756
68,808
32,616
32,309
29,331
86,194
81,305
74,389
32,584
29,970
6,179
15,113
25,914
652
553
2,593
1,620
954
9,585
2,449
21,501
5,559
1,151
4,265
7,664
–
656
1,990
33,167
– 358
35,455
188
35,643
2,303
3,772
3,554
39,450
3,603
52,682
3,411
1,237
30,854
7,475
7,066
–
5,207
13,341
24,468
514
548
2,148
1,967
803
9,725
2,543
20,605
4,612
966
3,664
8,370
45
656
1,973
28,544
– 674
30,499
107
30,606
3,813
3,441
3,081
39,095
3,404
52,834
3,246
1,482
30,412
6,433
6,792
30
5,238
11,685
23,112
302
561
1,702
1,881
577
9,638
3,286
20,014
3,751
1,194
3,374
7,776
–
655
1,955
26,343
– 1,674
27,279
65
27,344
1,996
3,081
3,315
37,597
2,911
48,900
3,069
1,363
30,380
5,340
7,026
–
5,646
14,808
19
652
5,253
–
1,183
2,226
2,797
9,259
2,184
–
4,479
1,002
15,480
6,768
–
4,648
13,053
128
514
4,789
–
759
2,217
3,862
9,366
2,305
–
2,746
775
16,162
7,484
–
30,909
28,202
938
3,075
1,072
1,604
3,584
3,039
1,021
725
6,764
19,025
–
2,358
3,103
492
1,775
3,394
2,605
1,269
1,289
5,669
18,652
–
Non-current provisions and liabilities
10,273
11,122
Liabilities in conjunction with assets held for sale
Current provisions and liabilities
50,043
48,395
47,178
30,574
29,484
Total equity and liabilities
138,368
131,835
123,422
71,756
68,808
* Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the revised version of IAS 19, see note 7.
92
BMW Group
Cash Flow Statements for Group and Segments
in € million
Net profit
Reconciliation between net profit and cash inflow / outflow from operating activities
Current tax
Other interest and similar income / expenses
Depreciation and amortisation of other tangible, intangible and investment assets
Change in provisions
Change in leased products
Change in receivables from sales financing
Change in deferred taxes
Other non-cash income and expense items
Gain / loss on disposal of tangible and intangible assets and marketable securities
Result from equity accounted investments
Changes in working capital
Change in inventories
Change in trade receivables
Change in trade payables
Change in other operating assets and liabilities
Income taxes paid
Interest received
Cash inflow / outflow from operating activities
Investment in intangible assets and property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from the disposal of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment
Expenditure for investments
Proceeds from the disposal of investments
Cash payments for the purchase of marketable securities
Cash proceeds from the sale of marketable securities
Cash inflow / outflow from investing activities
Issue / buy-back of treasury shares
Payments into equity
Payment of dividend for the previous year
Intragroup financing and equity transactions
Interest paid
Proceeds from the issue of bonds
Repayment of bonds
Proceeds from new non-current other financial liabilities
Repayment of non-current other financial liabilities
Change in current other financial liabilities
Change in commercial paper
Cash inflow / outflow from financing activities
Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of changes in composition of Group on cash and cash equivalents
88 Group Financial StatementS
88 Income Statements
88 Statement of
Comprehensive Income
90 Balance Sheets
92 Cash Flow Statements
94 Group Statement of Changes in
Equity
96 Notes
96 Accounting Principles and
Policies
114 Notes to the Income Statement
121 Notes to the Statement
of Comprehensive Income
122 Notes to the Balance Sheet
145 Other Disclosures
161 Segment Information
Change in cash and cash equivalents
43
– 706
Cash and cash equivalents as at 1 January
Cash and cash equivalents as at 31 December
8,370
7,664
1 Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the revised version of IAS 19, see note 7.
2 Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the change in presentation described in note 43.
3 Interest relating to financial services business is classified as revenues / cost of sales.
Note
Group
Automotive
Financial Services
(unaudited supplementary information)
(unaudited supplementary information)
2013
20121, 2
2013
20121, 2
2013
20122
5,340
5,111
4,408
4,717
1,112
1,016
Net profit
2,435
126
3,830
479
– 2,048
– 4,501
138
– 551
– 22
– 398
983
– 192
22
1,153
453
– 2,787
137
3,614
2,908
– 4
3,716
443
– 1,421
– 3,988
– 216
407
– 16
– 271
1,755
– 108
744
1,119
– 1,065
– 2,462
179
5,076
– 6,669
– 5,236
– 6,575
– 5,074
– 37
Investment in intangible assets and property, plant and equipment
22
– 90
137
– 3,631
3,250
– 6,981
–
17
42
– 171
107
– 1,265
1,090
– 5,433
–
19
– 1,653
– 1,516
– 1,653
– 1,516
Payment of dividend for the previous year
– 137
– 104
Current tax
Reconciliation between net profit and cash inflow / outflow from operating activities
Other interest and similar income / expenses
Depreciation and amortisation of other tangible, intangible and investment assets
– 2
Gain / loss on disposal of tangible and intangible assets and marketable securities
– 2
Change in provisions
– 2,256
Change in leased products
– 3,988
Change in receivables from sales financing
Change in deferred taxes
Other non-cash income and expense items
Result from equity accounted investments
Changes in working capital
Change in inventories
Change in trade receivables
Change in trade payables
Change in other operating assets and liabilities
– 132
– 3
– 139
Income taxes paid
–3
Interest received
– 5,358
– 4,192
Cash inflow / outflow from operating activities
– 3,445
– 1,167
– 97
Cash payments for the purchase of marketable securities
Proceeds from the disposal of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment
Expenditure for investments
Proceeds from the disposal of investments
–3
38
497
– 13
–
18
–
19
– 1
743
7
–
–
–
–
–
–3
2,516
153
3,745
373
109
–
– 239
– 55
– 22
– 398
1,015
– 226
53
1,188
141
– 2,487
191
9,450
15
– 528
137
2,908
– 7,488
– 582
– 149
–
17
–
–
85
– 26
125
– 489
– 2,672
– 53
47
3,026
104
3,679
267
23
–
– 391
265
– 14
– 271
1,622
– 54
722
954
– 1,918
– 2,191
249
9,167
– 384
35
65
995
– 5,530
–
19
– 833
– 157
–
–
600
– 127
35
– 4
– 1,983
– 11
12
– 3 3
20
153
– 2,895
– 4,501
678
54
–
–
24
4
– 25
45
269
– 9
7
–
163
– 179
342
324
–
–
–
3,844
– 3
1,099
– 1,383
6,015
– 4,940
517
–
5,152
– 36
–
82
797
879
95
Cash proceeds from the sale of marketable securities
– 32
Cash inflow / outflow from investing activities
Issue / buy-back of treasury shares
Payments into equity
1,505
Intragroup financing and equity transactions
Interest paid
1,189
Proceeds from the issue of bonds
– 842
Repayment of bonds
6,523
Proceeds from new non-current other financial liabilities
– 5,101
Repayment of non-current other financial liabilities
231
Change in current other financial liabilities
–
Change in commercial paper
3,505
Cash inflow / outflow from financing activities
– 3
Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents
1
Effect of changes in composition of Group on cash and cash equivalents
– 716
1,655
– 721
Change in cash and cash equivalents
7,484
6,768
5,829
7,484
1,518
Cash and cash equivalents as at 1 January
797
Cash and cash equivalents as at 31 December
–
– 102
7,977
– 6,727
7,427
– 5,498
230
– 858
952
– 14
13
594
7,776
8,370
–
– 122
8,982
– 7,242
6,626
– 4,996
– 721
1,812
2,703
– 89
47
43
43
43
93 Group Financial StatementS
Note
Group
Automotive
Financial Services
(unaudited supplementary information)
(unaudited supplementary information)
2013
20121, 2
2013
20121, 2
2013
2012 2
5,340
5,111
4,408
4,717
1,112
1,016
Net profit
2,516
153
3,745
373
109
–
– 239
– 55
– 22
– 398
1,015
– 226
53
1,188
141
– 2,487
191
9,450
3,026
104
3,679
267
23
–
– 391
265
– 14
– 271
1,622
– 54
722
954
– 1,918
– 2,191
249
9,167
– 137
– 3 3
20
153
– 2,895
– 4,501
678
54
–
–
24
4
– 25
45
269
– 132
– 3
Reconciliation between net profit and cash inflow / outflow from operating activities
– 104
–3
38
– 2
Current tax
Other interest and similar income / expenses
Depreciation and amortisation of other tangible, intangible and investment assets
Change in provisions
– 2,256
Change in leased products
– 3,988
Change in receivables from sales financing
497
– 13
Change in deferred taxes
Other non-cash income and expense items
– 2
Gain / loss on disposal of tangible and intangible assets and marketable securities
–
18
–
19
– 1
743
– 139
–3
Result from equity accounted investments
Changes in working capital
Change in inventories
Change in trade receivables
Change in trade payables
Change in other operating assets and liabilities
Income taxes paid
Interest received
– 5,358
– 4,192
Cash inflow / outflow from operating activities
Investment in intangible assets and property, plant and equipment
– 6,669
– 5,236
– 6,575
– 5,074
15
– 528
137
35
– 384
65
– 3,445
– 1,167
2,908
– 7,488
995
– 5,530
–
17
–
19
– 1,653
– 1,516
– 1,653
– 1,516
– 582
– 149
–
–
85
– 26
125
– 489
– 2,672
– 53
47
– 833
– 157
–
–
600
– 127
35
– 4
– 1,983
– 11
12
– 716
1,655
7,484
6,768
5,829
7,484
– 9
7
–
163
– 179
342
324
–
–
–
3,844
– 3
1,099
– 1,383
6,015
– 4,940
517
–
5,152
– 36
–
82
797
879
– 37
Investment in intangible assets and property, plant and equipment
7
–
–
Proceeds from the disposal of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment
Expenditure for investments
Proceeds from the disposal of investments
– 97
Cash payments for the purchase of marketable securities
95
Cash proceeds from the sale of marketable securities
– 32
Cash inflow / outflow from investing activities
–
–
–
1,505
–3
1,189
Issue / buy-back of treasury shares
Payments into equity
Payment of dividend for the previous year
Intragroup financing and equity transactions
Interest paid
Proceeds from the issue of bonds
– 842
Repayment of bonds
6,523
Proceeds from new non-current other financial liabilities
– 5,101
Repayment of non-current other financial liabilities
231
Change in current other financial liabilities
–
Change in commercial paper
3,505
Cash inflow / outflow from financing activities
– 3
Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents
1
Effect of changes in composition of Group on cash and cash equivalents
– 721
Change in cash and cash equivalents
1,518
Cash and cash equivalents as at 1 January
797
Cash and cash equivalents as at 31 December
in € million
Net profit
Current tax
Reconciliation between net profit and cash inflow / outflow from operating activities
Other interest and similar income / expenses
Depreciation and amortisation of other tangible, intangible and investment assets
Gain / loss on disposal of tangible and intangible assets and marketable securities
Change in provisions
Change in leased products
Change in receivables from sales financing
Change in deferred taxes
Other non-cash income and expense items
Result from equity accounted investments
Changes in working capital
Change in inventories
Change in trade receivables
Change in trade payables
Change in other operating assets and liabilities
Income taxes paid
Interest received
Cash inflow / outflow from operating activities
Expenditure for investments
Proceeds from the disposal of investments
Cash payments for the purchase of marketable securities
Cash proceeds from the sale of marketable securities
Cash inflow / outflow from investing activities
Issue / buy-back of treasury shares
Payments into equity
Payment of dividend for the previous year
Intragroup financing and equity transactions
Interest paid
Proceeds from the issue of bonds
Repayment of bonds
Proceeds from new non-current other financial liabilities
Repayment of non-current other financial liabilities
Change in current other financial liabilities
Change in commercial paper
Cash inflow / outflow from financing activities
Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents
Proceeds from the disposal of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment
2,435
126
3,830
479
– 2,048
– 4,501
138
– 551
– 22
– 398
983
– 192
22
1,153
453
– 2,787
137
3,614
22
– 90
137
– 3,631
3,250
– 6,981
–
17
–
– 122
8,982
– 7,242
6,626
– 4,996
– 721
1,812
2,703
– 89
47
8,370
7,664
2,908
– 4
3,716
443
– 1,421
– 3,988
– 216
407
– 16
– 271
1,755
– 108
744
1,119
– 1,065
– 2,462
179
5,076
42
– 171
107
– 1,265
1,090
– 5,433
–
19
–
– 102
7,977
– 6,727
7,427
– 5,498
230
– 858
952
– 14
13
594
7,776
8,370
43
43
43
Effect of changes in composition of Group on cash and cash equivalents
Change in cash and cash equivalents
43
– 706
Cash and cash equivalents as at 1 January
Cash and cash equivalents as at 31 December
1 Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the revised version of IAS 19, see note 7.
2 Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the change in presentation described in note 43.
3 Interest relating to financial services business is classified as revenues / cost of sales.
94
BMW Group
Group Statement of Changes in Equity
in € million
Note
Subscribed
capital
Capital
reserves
Revenue reserves1, 2
Accumulated other equity
Equity
attributable to
shareholders
of BMW AG
2
Minority
interest
Total 2
Translation
differences
Securities
Derivative
financial
instruments
1 January 2012, as originally reported
Impact of application of revised IAS 19
1 January 2012 (adjusted)
Dividends paid
Net profit
Other comprehensive income for the period after tax
Comprehensive income 31 December 2012
Subscribed share capital increase out of Authorised Capital
Premium arising on capital increase relating to preferred stock
Other changes
31 December 2012 (adjusted)
34
34
34
655
–
655
–
–
–
–
1
–
–
656
1,955
–
1,955
–
–
–
–
–
18
–
26,102
241
26,343
– 1,508
5,085
– 1,376
3,709
–
–
–
– 750
27,038
27,103
1 January 2012, as originally reported
–
– 750
241
27,279
241
Impact of application of revised IAS 19
27,344
1 January 2012 (adjusted)
–
– 1,508
– 1,508
Dividends paid
5,111
Net profit
– 383
Other comprehensive income for the period after tax
4,728
Comprehensive income 31 December 2012
1
Subscribed share capital increase out of Authorised Capital
Premium arising on capital increase relating to preferred stock
18
23
Other changes
1,973
28,544
– 984
202
30,499
30,606
31 December 2012 (adjusted)
in € million
Note
Subscribed
capital
Capital
reserves
Revenue reserves1, 2
Accumulated other equity
Minority
interest
Total
1 January 2013, as originally reported
Impact of application of revised IAS 19
1 January 2013 (adjusted)
Dividends paid
Net profit
Other comprehensive income for the period after tax
Comprehensive income 31 December 2013
Subscribed share capital increase out of Authorised Capital
Premium arising on capital increase relating to preferred stock
Other changes
31 December 2013
34
34
34
656
–
656
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
656
1,973
–
1,973
–
–
–
–
–
17
–
28,340
204
28,544
– 1,640
5,314
936
6,250
–
–
13
–
– 1,640
–
–1,640
Dividends paid
30,402
1 January 2013, as originally reported
204
Impact of application of revised IAS 19
30,606
1 January 2013 (adjusted)
5,340
Net profit
1,252
Other comprehensive income for the period after tax
6,592
Comprehensive income 31 December 2013
Subscribed share capital increase out of Authorised Capital
Premium arising on capital increase relating to preferred stock
–
17
68
Other changes
1,990
33,167
– 1,629
1,136
35,455
35,643
31 December 2013
1 With effect from the first quarter of the financial year 2013, other revenue reserves and the effect of pension obligations recognised directly in equity are presented on a net basis.
2 Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the revised version of IAS 19, see note 7.
– 863
–
– 863
– 128
– 128
–
–
–
–
7
– 984
–
– 984
– 645
– 645
–
–
–
–
–
– 61
–
– 61
–
–
169
169
–
–
–
108
108
–
108
–
–
27
27
–
–
–
135
65
–
65
–
26
–
26
–
–
16
107
107
–
107
26
–
26
–
–
55
188
–
952
952
–
–
–
202
–
202
–
934
934
–
–
–
Equity
attributable to
shareholders
of BMW AG
5,085
– 383
4,702
1
18
7
30,295
204
30,499
5,314
1,252
6,566
–
17
13
Translation
differences
Securities
Derivative
financial
instruments
88 Group Financial StatementS
88 Income Statements
88 Statement of
Comprehensive Income
90 Balance Sheets
92 Cash Flow Statements
94 Group Statement of Changes in
Equity
96 Notes
96 Accounting Principles and
Policies
114 Notes to the Income Statement
121 Notes to the Statement
of Comprehensive Income
122 Notes to the Balance Sheet
145 Other Disclosures
161 Segment Information
95 Group Financial StatementS
in € million
Note
Subscribed
capital
Capital
reserves
Revenue reserves1, 2
Accumulated other equity
Equity
attributable to
shareholders
of BMW AG
2
Minority
interest
Total 2
Translation
differences
Securities
Derivative
financial
instruments
– 863
–
– 863
–
–
– 128
– 128
–
–
7
– 984
– 61
–
– 61
–
–
169
169
–
–
–
108
– 750
27,038
–
– 750
241
27,279
–
– 1,508
–
952
952
–
–
–
5,085
– 383
4,702
1
18
7
202
30,499
65
–
65
–
26
–
26
–
–
16
107
27,103
1 January 2012, as originally reported
241
Impact of application of revised IAS 19
27,344
1 January 2012 (adjusted)
– 1,508
Dividends paid
5,111
Net profit
– 383
Other comprehensive income for the period after tax
4,728
Comprehensive income 31 December 2012
1
Subscribed share capital increase out of Authorised Capital
18
23
Premium arising on capital increase relating to preferred stock
Other changes
30,606
31 December 2012 (adjusted)
in € million
Note
Subscribed
capital
Capital
reserves
Revenue reserves1, 2
Accumulated other equity
Equity
attributable to
shareholders
of BMW AG
Minority
interest
Total
Translation
differences
Securities
Derivative
financial
instruments
– 984
–
– 984
–
–
– 645
– 645
–
–
–
– 1,629
108
–
108
–
–
27
27
–
–
–
135
202
–
202
30,295
204
30,499
107
–
107
30,402
1 January 2013, as originally reported
204
Impact of application of revised IAS 19
30,606
1 January 2013 (adjusted)
–
– 1,640
–
–1,640
Dividends paid
–
934
934
–
–
–
5,314
1,252
6,566
–
17
13
1,136
35,455
26
–
26
–
–
55
188
5,340
Net profit
1,252
Other comprehensive income for the period after tax
6,592
Comprehensive income 31 December 2013
–
Subscribed share capital increase out of Authorised Capital
17
68
Premium arising on capital increase relating to preferred stock
Other changes
35,643
31 December 2013
34
656
1,973
28,544
1 January 2012, as originally reported
1,955
26,102
34
34
34
34
Impact of application of revised IAS 19
1 January 2012 (adjusted)
Dividends paid
Net profit
Other comprehensive income for the period after tax
Comprehensive income 31 December 2012
Subscribed share capital increase out of Authorised Capital
Premium arising on capital increase relating to preferred stock
Other changes
31 December 2012 (adjusted)
1 January 2013, as originally reported
Impact of application of revised IAS 19
1 January 2013 (adjusted)
Dividends paid
Net profit
Other comprehensive income for the period after tax
Comprehensive income 31 December 2013
Subscribed share capital increase out of Authorised Capital
Premium arising on capital increase relating to preferred stock
Other changes
31 December 2013
655
–
655
–
–
–
1
–
–
–
656
–
656
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
1,955
–
–
–
–
–
–
18
–
1,973
–
1,973
–
–
–
–
–
17
–
241
26,343
– 1,508
5,085
– 1,376
3,709
–
–
–
28,340
204
28,544
– 1,640
5,314
936
6,250
–
–
13
1 With effect from the first quarter of the financial year 2013, other revenue reserves and the effect of pension obligations recognised directly in equity are presented on a net basis.
2 Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the revised version of IAS 19, see note 7.
34
656
1,990
33,167
96
BMW Group
Notes to the Group Financial Statements
Accounting Principles and Policies
1
Basis of preparation
The consolidated financial statements of Bayerische
Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (BMW Group Finan-
cial Statements or Group Financial Statements) at 31
December 2013 have been drawn up in accordance with
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs)
as endorsed by the EU. The designation “IFRSs” also in-
cludes all valid International Accounting Standards
(IASs). All Interpretations of the IFRS Interpretations
Committee (IFRICs) mandatory for the financial year
2013 are also applied.
and lease financing – to both retail customers and
dealers. The inclusion of the financial services activities
of the Group therefore has an impact on the Group
Financial Statements.
Inter-segment transactions – relating primarily to inter-
nal sales of products, the provision of funds and the
related interest – are eliminated in the “Eliminations”
column. Further information regarding the allocation
of activities of the BMW Group to segments and a de-
scription of the segments is provided in note 49.
88 Group Financial StatementS
88 Income Statements
88 Statement of
Comprehensive Income
90 Balance Sheets
92 Cash Flow Statements
94 Group Statement of Changes in
Equity
96 Notes
96 Accounting Principles and
Policies
114 Notes to the Income Statement
121 Notes to the Statement
of Comprehensive Income
122 Notes to the Balance Sheet
145 Other Disclosures
161 Segment Information
The Group Financial Statements comply with § 315a of
the German Commercial Code (HGB). This provision,
in conjunction with the Regulation (EC) No. 1606 / 2002
of the European Parliament and Council of 19 July
2002, relating to the application of International Finan-
cial Reporting Standards, provides the legal basis for
preparing consolidated financial statements in accord-
ance with international standards in Germany and applies
to financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2005.
The BMW Group and segment income statements are
presented using the cost of sales method. The Group
and segment balance sheets correspond to the classifi-
cation provisions contained in IAS 1 (Presentation of
Financial Statements).
In order to improve clarity, various items are aggregated
in the income statement and balance sheet. These items
are disclosed and analysed separately in the notes.
A Statement of Comprehensive Income is presented at
Group level reconciling the net profit to comprehensive
income for the year.
In order to provide a better insight into the net assets,
financial position and performance of the BMW Group
and going beyond the requirements of IFRS 8 (Operating
Segments), the Group Financial Statements also include
balance sheets and income statements for the Automo-
tive, Motorcycles, Financial Services and Other Entities
segments. The Group Cash Flow Statement is supple-
mented by statements of cash flows for the Automotive
and Financial Services segments. This supplementary
information is unaudited.
In order to facilitate the sale of its products, the BMW
Group provides various financial services – mainly loan
In conjunction with the refinancing of financial ser-
vices business, a significant volume of receivables
arising from retail customer and dealer financing is
sold. Similarly, rights and obligations relating to leases
are sold. The sale of receivables is a well-established
instrument used by industrial companies. These trans-
actions usually take the form of asset-backed financing
transactions involving the sale of a portfolio of receiv-
ables to a trust which, in turn, issues marketable se-
curities to refinance the purchase price. The BMW Group
continues to “service” the receivables and receives an
appropriate fee for these services. In accordance with
IAS 27 (Consolidated and Separate Financial State-
ments) and Interpretation SIC-12 (Consolidation – Spe-
cial Purpose Entities) such assets remain in the Group
Financial Statements although they have been legally
sold. Gains and losses relating to the sale of such assets
are not recognised until the assets are removed from
the Group balance sheet on transfer of the related sig-
nificant risks and rewards. The balance sheet volume of
the assets sold at 31 December 2013 totalled € 10.1 bil-
lion (2012: € 9.4 billion).
In addition to credit financing and leasing contracts,
the Financial Services segment also brokers insurance
business via cooperation arrangements entered into
with local insurance companies. These activities are not
material to the BMW Group as a whole.
The Group currency is the euro. All amounts are dis-
closed in millions of euros (€ million) unless stated other-
wise.
Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft has its
seat in Munich, Petuelring 130, and is registered in the
Commercial Register of the District Court of Munich
under the number HRB 42243.
97 Group Financial StatementS
All consolidated subsidiaries have the same year-end
as BMW AG with the exception of BMW India Private
Ltd., Gurgaon, and BMW India Financial Services
Private Ltd., Gurgaon, both of whose year-ends are
31 March.
The Group Financial Statements, drawn up in accord-
ance with § 315a HGB, and the Combined Management
Report for the financial year ended 31 December 2013
will be submitted to the operator of the electronic
version of the German Federal Gazette and can be ob-
tained via the Company Register website. Printed copies
will also be made available on request. In addition the
Group Financial Statements and the Combined Manage-
ment Report can be downloaded from the BMW Group
website at www.bmwgroup.com / ir.
The Board of Management authorised the Group Finan-
cial Statements for issue on 20 February 2014.
2
Consolidated companies
The BMW Group Financial Statements include, besides
BMW AG, all material subsidiaries, five special purpose
securities funds and 32 special purpose trusts (almost all
used for asset-backed financing transactions).
The number of subsidiaries – including special purpose
securities funds and special purpose trusts – consoli-
dated in the Group Financial Statements changed in 2013
as follows:
Included at 31 December 2012
Included for the first time in 2013
No longer included in 2013
Included at 31 December 2013
Germany
Foreign
Total
24
1
1
24
164
12
9
167
188
13
10
191
48 subsidiaries (2012: 51), either dormant or generating
a negligible volume of business, are not consolidated
on the grounds that their inclusion would not influence
the economic decisions of users of the Group Financial
Statements. Non-inclusion of operating subsidiaries re-
duces total Group revenues by 1.0 % (2012: 0.9 %).
Minor Importance for the Group”, will also be posted
on the BMW Group website at www.bmwgroup.com / ir.
The List of Group Investments, the List of Third Party
Companies which are not of Minor Importance for the
Group and the full list of consolidated companies are
also posted as appendices on the BMW Group website.
The joint ventures SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers
GmbH & Co. KG, Munich, SGL Automotive Carbon
Fibers Verwaltungs GmbH, Munich, and SGL Auto-
motive Carbon Fibers LLC, Dover, DE, as well as BMW
Brilliance Automotive Ltd., Shenyang, are accounted
for using the equity method. Similarly, the joint ven-
tures DriveNow GmbH & Co. KG, Munich, and Drive-
Now Verwaltungs GmbH, Munich, are accounted for
using the equity method. Six (2012: four) participa-
tions are not consolidated using the equity method on
the grounds of immateriality. They are included in
the balance sheet in the line “Other investments”,
measured at cost less, where applicable, accumulated
impairment losses.
A “List of Group Investments” pursuant to § 313 (2) HGB
will be submitted to the operator of the electronic ver-
sion of the German Federal Gazette. This list, along with
the “List of Third Party Companies which are not of
No subsidiaries were consolidated for the first time in the
financial year 2013. BMW Peugeot Citroën Electrification
GmbH, Munich, which was not part of the Group re-
porting entity at 31 December 2012, was merged with
BMW AG, Munich, with retrospective effect from 1 Janu-
ary 2013. In addition, Laja Mobilien Verwaltungs GmbH,
Grünwald, which was not part of the Group reporting
entity at 31 December 2012, was merged with BMW
Finanz Verwaltungs GmbH, Munich, in the fourth quar-
ter of 2013.
Husqvarna Motorcycles S.r.l., Cassinetta di Biandronno,
and Husqvarna Motorcycles NA, LLC, Wilmington, DE,
were sold and therefore ceased to be consolidated com-
panies. Alphabet International B.V., Amsterdam, was
merged with Alphabet Nederland B.V., Breda, with retro-
spective effect from 1 January 2013 and hence ceased
to be a consolidated company. GVK Gesellschaft für Ver-
mietung und Verwaltung von Kraftfahrzeugen mbH,
98
Munich, was merged with BMW Finanz Verwaltungs
GmbH, Munich, in the fourth quarter and therefore
ceased to be a consolidated company.
purpose securities fund and the deconsolidation of six
special purpose trusts.
The Group reporting entity also changed by comparison
to the previous year as a result of the first-time consoli-
dation of twelve special purpose trusts and one special
The changes to the composition of the Group do not have
a material impact on the results of operations, financial
position or net assets of the Group.
3
88 Group Financial StatementS
88 Income Statements
88 Statement of
Comprehensive Income
90 Balance Sheets
92 Cash Flow Statements
94 Group Statement of Changes in
Equity
96 Notes
96 Accounting Principles and
Policies
114 Notes to the Income Statement
121 Notes to the Statement
4
of Comprehensive Income
122 Notes to the Balance Sheet
145 Other Disclosures
161 Segment Information
Consolidation principles
The equity of subsidiaries is consolidated in accordance
with IFRS 3 (Business Combinations). IFRS 3 requires
that all business combinations are accounted for using
the acquisition method, whereby identifiable assets and
liabilities acquired are measured at their fair value at
acquisition date. An excess of acquisition cost over the
Group’s share of the net fair value of identifiable assets,
liabilities and contingent liabilities is recognised as good-
will as a separate balance sheet line item and allocated
to the relevant cash-generating unit (CGU). Goodwill of
€ 91 million which arose prior to 1 January 1995 remains
netted against reserves.
Receivables, payables, provisions, income and expenses
and profits between consolidated companies (intra-group
profits) are eliminated on consolidation.
Foreign currency translation
The financial statements of consolidated companies
which are drawn up in a foreign currency are translated
using the functional currency concept (IAS 21 The
Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates) and the
modified closing rate method. The functional currency
of a subsidiary is determined as a general rule on the
basis of the primary economic environment in which it
operates and corresponds therefore usually to the rele-
vant local currency. Income and expenses of foreign
subsidiaries are translated in the Group Financial State-
ments at the average exchange rate for the year, and
assets and liabilities are translated at the closing rate.
Exchange differences arising from the translation of
shareholders’ equity are offset directly against accumu-
lated other equity. Exchange differences arising from
the use of different exchange rates to translate the in-
US Dollar
British Pound
Chinese Renminbi
Japanese Yen
Russian Rouble
Under the equity method, investments are measured at
the BMW Group’s share of equity taking account of
fair value adjustments. Any difference between the cost
of investment and the Group’s share of equity is ac-
counted for in accordance with the acquisition method.
Investments in other companies are accounted for as a
general rule using the equity method when significant
influence can be exercised (IAS 28 Investments in Asso-
ciates). As a general rule, there is a rebuttable assump-
tion that the Group has significant influence if it holds
between 20 % and 50 % of the associated company’s and /
or joint venture’s voting power.
come statement are also offset directly against accumu-
lated other equity.
Foreign currency receivables and payables in the single
entity accounts of BMW AG and subsidiaries are re-
corded, at the date of the transaction, at cost. At the end
of the reporting period, foreign currency receivables
and payables are translated at the closing exchange rate.
The resulting unrealised gains and losses as well as the
subsequent realised gains and losses arising on settle-
ment are recognised in the income statement in ac-
cordance with the underlying substance of the relevant
transactions.
The exchange rates of those currencies which have a
material impact on the Group Financial Statements were
as follows:
Closing rate
Average rate
31.12. 2013
31.12. 2012
2013
2012
1.38
0.83
8.34
144.55
45.29
1.32
0.81
8.23
114.10
40.41
1.33
0.85
8.16
129.70
42.34
1.29
0.81
8.11
102.63
39.91
99 Group Financial StatementS
5
Accounting policies
The financial statements of BMW AG and of its subsidi-
aries in Germany and elsewhere have been prepared
for consolidation purposes using uniform accounting
policies in accordance with IAS 27 (Consolidated and
Separate Financial Statements).
Revenues from the sale of products are recognised when
the risks and rewards of ownership of the goods are
transferred to the dealer or customer, provided that the
amount of revenue can be measured reliably, it is
probable that the economic benefits associated with the
transaction will flow to the entity and costs incurred
or to be incurred in respect of the sale can be measured
reliably. Revenues are stated net of settlement discount,
bonuses and rebates. Revenues also include lease rentals
and interest income earned in conjunction with finan-
cial services. Revenues from leasing instalments relate
to operating leases and are recognised in the income
statement on a straight line basis over the relevant term
of the lease. Interest income from finance leases and
from customer and dealer financing are recognised using
the effective interest method and reported as revenues
within the line item “Interest income on loan financing”.
If the sale of products includes a determinable amount
for subsequent services (multiple-component contracts),
the related revenues are deferred and recognised as
income over the relevant service period. Amounts are
normally recognised as income by reference to the pat-
tern of related expenditure.
Profits arising on the sale of vehicles for which a Group
company retains a repurchase commitment (buy-back
contracts) are not recognised until such profits have been
realised. The vehicles are included in inventories and
stated at cost.
Cost of sales comprises the cost of products sold and the
acquisition cost of purchased goods sold. In addition
to directly attributable material and production costs, it
also includes research costs and development costs not
recognised as assets, the amortisation of capitalised
development costs as well as overheads (including de-
preciation of property, plant and equipment and amor-
tisation of other intangible assets relating to produc-
tion) and write-downs on inventories. Cost of sales also
includes freight and insurance costs relating to deliveries
to dealers and agency fees on direct sales. Expenses
which are directly attributable to financial services busi-
ness (including depreciation on leased products) and in-
terest expense from refinancing the entire financial ser-
vices business, including the expense of risk provisions
and write-downs, are reported in cost of sales.
In accordance with IAS 20 (Accounting for Government
Grants and Disclosure of Government Assistance), pub-
lic sector grants are not recognised until there is reason-
able assurance that the conditions attaching to them
have been complied with and the grants will be received.
They are recognised as income over the periods neces-
sary to match them with the related costs which they are
intended to compensate.
Basic earnings per share are computed in accordance with
IAS 33 (Earnings per Share). Basic earnings per share
are calculated for common and preferred stock by di-
viding the net profit after minority interests, as attribut-
able to each category of stock, by the average number
of outstanding shares. The net profit is accordingly allo-
cated to the different categories of stock. The portion of
the Group net profit for the year which is not being dis-
tributed is allocated to each category of stock based on
the number of outstanding shares. Profits available for
distribution are determined directly on the basis of the
dividend resolutions passed for common and preferred
stock. Diluted earnings per share would have to be dis-
closed separately.
Share-based remuneration programmes which are ex-
pected to be settled in shares are, in accordance with
IFRS 2 (Share-based Payments), measured at their fair
value at grant date. The related expense is recognised
in the income statement (as personnel expense) over the
vesting period, with a contra (credit) entry recorded
against capital reserves.
Share-based remuneration programmes expected to be
settled in cash are revalued to their fair value at each
balance sheet date between the grant date and the settle-
ment date (and on the settlement date itself). The ex-
pense for such programmes is recognised in the income
statement (as personnel expense) over the vesting pe-
riod of the programmes and recognised in the balance
sheet as a provision.
The share-based remuneration programme for Board
of Management members and senior heads of depart-
ment entitles BMW AG to elect whether to settle its
commitments in cash or with shares of BMW AG com-
mon stock. Following the decision to settle in cash,
100
this programme is accounted for as a cash-settled share-
based transaction. Further information on share-based
remuneration programmes is provided in note 19.
Purchased and internally-generated intangible assets
are recognised as assets in accordance with IAS 38
(Intangible Assets), where it is probable that the use of
the asset will generate future economic benefits and
where the costs of the asset can be determined relia-
bly. Such assets are measured at acquisition and / or
manufacturing cost and, to the extent that they have
a finite useful life, amortised over their estimated use-
ful lives. With the exception of capitalised develop-
ment costs, intangible assets are generally amortised
over their estimated useful lives of between three and
six years.
Development costs for vehicle and engine projects are
capitalised at manufacturing cost, to the extent that
attributable costs can be measured reliably and both
technical feasibility and successful marketing are as-
sured. It must also be probable that the development
expenditure will generate future economic benefits.
Capitalised development costs comprise all expendi-
ture that can be attributed directly to the development
process, including development-related overheads.
Capitalised development costs are amortised system-
atically over the estimated product life (usually four to
eleven years) following start of production.
Goodwill arises on first-time consolidation of an ac-
quired business when the cost of acquisition exceeds
the Group’s share of the fair value of the individually
identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent
liabilities assumed.
All items of property, plant and equipment are considered
to have finite useful lives. They are recognised at acqui-
sition or manufacturing cost less scheduled depreciation
based on the estimated useful lives of the assets. De-
preciation on property, plant and equipment reflects the
pattern of their usage and is generally computed using the
straight-line method. Components of items of property,
plant and equipment with different useful lives are de-
preciated separately.
Systematic depreciation is based on the following useful
lives, applied throughout the BMW Group:
in years
Factory and office buildings, residential buildings, fixed installations in buildings and outside facilities
Plant and machinery
Other equipment, factory and office equipment
8 to 50
3 to 21
2 to 25
For machinery used in multiple-shift operations, depre-
ciation rates are increased to account for the additional
utilisation.
The cost of internally constructed plant and equipment
comprises all costs which are directly attributable to the
manufacturing process and an appropriate proportion
of production-related overheads. This includes produc-
tion-related depreciation and an appropriate proportion
of administrative and social costs.
As a general rule, borrowing costs are not included in
acquisition or manufacturing cost. Borrowing costs that
are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction
or production of a qualifying asset are recognised as a
part of the cost of that asset in accordance with IAS 23
(Borrowing Costs).
Non-current assets also include assets relating to leases.
The BMW Group uses property, plant and equipment
as lessee on the one hand and leases out vehicles pro-
duced by the Group and other brands as lessor on the
other. IAS 17 (Leases) contains rules for determining,
on the basis of risks and rewards, the economic owner
of the assets. In the case of finance leases, the assets are
attributed to the lessee and in the case of operating leases
the assets are attributed to the lessor.
In accordance with IAS 17, assets leased under finance
leases are measured at their fair value at the inception
of the lease or at the present value of the lease payments,
if lower. The assets are depreciated using the straight-
line method over their estimated useful lives or over the
lease period, if shorter. The obligations for future lease
instalments are recognised as financial liabilities.
88 Group Financial StatementS
88 Income Statements
88 Statement of
Comprehensive Income
90 Balance Sheets
92 Cash Flow Statements
94 Group Statement of Changes in
Equity
96 Notes
96 Accounting Principles and
Policies
114 Notes to the Income Statement
121 Notes to the Statement
of Comprehensive Income
122 Notes to the Balance Sheet
145 Other Disclosures
161 Segment Information
101 Group Financial StatementS
Where Group products are recognised by BMW Group
entities as leased products under operating leases, they
are measured at manufacturing cost. All other leased
products are measured at acquisition cost. All leased
products are depreciated over the period of the lease
using the straight-line method down to their expected
residual value. Changes in residual value expectations
are recognised – in situations where the recoverable
amount of the lease exceeds the carrying amount of
the asset – by adjusting scheduled depreciation pro-
spectively over the remaining term of the lease
contract. If the recoverable amount is lower than the
expected residual value, an impairment loss is recog-
nised for the shortfall. A test is carried out at each
balance sheet date to determine whether an impair-
ment loss recognised in prior years no longer exists
or has decreased. In these cases, the carrying amount
of the asset is increased to the recoverable amount.
The higher carrying amount resulting from the rever-
sal may not, however, exceed the rolled-forward amor-
tised cost of the asset.
If there is any evidence of impairment of non-financial
assets (except inventories and deferred taxes), or if an
annual impairment test is required to be carried out –
i. e. for intangible assets not yet available for use, intan-
gible assets with an indefinite useful life and goodwill
acquired as part of a business combination – an impair-
ment test pursuant to IAS 36 (Impairment of Assets)
is performed. Each individual asset is tested separately
unless the asset generates cash flows that are largely
independent of the cash flows from other assets or
groups of assets (cash-generating units / CGUs). For the
purposes of the impairment test, the asset’s carrying
amount is compared with its recoverable amount, the
latter defined as the higher of the asset’s fair value less
costs to sell and its value in use. An impairment loss
is recognised when the recoverable amount is lower than
the asset’s carrying amount. Fair value is the price that
would be received to sell an asset in an orderly trans-
action between market participants at the measurement
date. The value in use corresponds to the present value
of future cash flows expected to be derived from an asset
or groups of assets.
The first step of the impairment test is to determine the
value in use of an asset. If the calculated value in use is
lower than the carrying amount of the asset, then its
fair value less costs to sell are also determined. If the lat-
ter is also lower than the carrying amount of the asset,
then an impairment loss is recorded, reducing the car-
rying amount to the higher of the asset’s value in use
or fair value less costs to sell. The value in use is deter-
mined on the basis of a present value computation.
Cash flows used for the purposes of this calculation are
derived from long-term forecasts approved by manage-
ment. The long-term forecasts themselves are based on
detailed forecasts drawn up at an operational level
and, based on a planning period of six years, correspond
roughly to a typical product’s life-cycle. For the purposes
of calculating cash flows beyond the planning period,
the asset’s assumed residual value does not take growth
into account. Forecasting assumptions are continually
brought up to date and regularly compared with exter-
nal sources of information. The assumptions used take
account in particular of expectations of the profitability
of the product portfolio, future market share develop-
ments, macro-economic developments (such as currency,
interest rate and raw materials) as well as the legal en-
vironment and past experience. Cash flows of the Auto-
motive and Motorcycles CGUs are discounted using a
risk-adjusted pre-tax weighted average cost of capital
(WACC) of 12.0 % (2012: 12.0 %). In the case of the Finan-
cial Services CGU, a sector-compatible pre-tax cost of
equity capital of 13.4 % (2012: 13.4 %) is applied. In con-
junction with the impairment tests for CGUs, sensitivity
analyses are performed for the main assumptions.
Analyses performed in the year under report confirmed,
as in the previous year, that no impairment loss was re-
quired to be recognised.
If the reason for a previously recognised impairment
loss no longer exists, the impairment loss is reversed up
to the level of the recoverable amount, capped at the
level of rolled-forward amortised cost. This does not ap-
ply to goodwill: previously recognised impairment losses
on goodwill are not reversed.
Investments accounted for using the equity method are
(except when the investment is impaired) measured at
the Group’s share of equity taking account of fair value
adjustments on acquisition. Investments accounted
for using the equity method comprise joint ventures and
significant associated companies.
102
Investments in non-consolidated Group companies and
interests in associated companies not accounted for
using the equity method are reported as Other invest-
ments and measured at cost or, if lower, at their fair
value.
term are measured at amortised cost using the effective
interest method. All financial assets for which published
price quotations in an active market are not available
and whose fair value cannot be determined reliably are
required to be measured at cost.
Participations are measured at their fair value. If this
value is not available or cannot be determined reliably,
participations are measured at cost.
Non-current marketable securities are measured ac-
cording to the category of financial asset to which they
are classified. No held-for-trading financial assets are
included under this heading.
A financial instrument is a contract that gives rise to a
financial asset of one entity and a financial liability or
equity instrument of another entity. Once the BMW
Group becomes party to such to a contract, the finan-
cial instrument is recognised either as a financial asset
or as a financial liability.
Financial assets are accounted for on the basis of the
settlement date. On initial recognition, they are meas-
ured at their fair value. Transaction costs are included
in the fair value unless the financial assets are allocated
to the category “financial assets measured at fair value
through profit or loss”.
Subsequent to initial recognition, available-for-sale and
held-for-trading financial assets are measured at their
fair value. When market prices are not available, the fair
value of available-for-sale financial assets is measured
using appropriate valuation techniques e. g. discounted
cash flow analysis based on market information available
at the balance sheet date.
Available-for-sale assets include non-current investments,
securities and investment fund shares. This category
includes all non-derivative financial assets which are not
classified as “loans and receivables” or “held-to-maturity
investments” or as items measured “at fair value through
profit and loss”.
Loans and receivables which are not held for trading
and held-to-maturity financial investments with a fixed
In accordance with IAS 39 (Financial Instruments:
Recognition and Measurement), assessments are made
regularly as to whether there is any objective evidence
that a financial asset or group of assets may be impaired.
Impairment losses identified after carrying out an im-
pairment test are recognised as an expense. Gains and
losses on available-for-sale financial assets are recog-
nised directly in equity until the financial asset is dis-
posed of or is determined to be impaired, at which time
the cumulative loss previously recognised in equity is
reclassified to profit or loss for the period.
With the exception of derivative financial instruments,
all receivables and other current assets relate to loans
and receivables which are not held for trading. All such
items are measured at amortised cost. Receivables with
maturities of over one year which bear no or a lower-
than-market interest rate are discounted. Appropriate
impairment losses are recognised to take account of all
identifiable risks.
Receivables from sales financing comprise receivables
from retail customer, dealer and lease financing.
Impairment losses on receivables relating to financial
services business are recognised using a uniform method-
ology that is applied throughout the Group and meets
the requirements of IAS 39. This methodology results
in the recognition of impairment losses both on indi-
vidual assets and on groups of assets. If there is objec-
tive evidence of impairment, the BMW Group recog-
nises impairment losses on the basis of individual
assets. Within the retail customer business, the existence
of overdue balances or the incidence of similar events
in the past are examples of such objective evidence. In
the event of overdue receivables, impairment losses are
always recognised individually based on the length
of period of the arrears. In the case of dealer financing
receivables, the allocation of the dealer to a correspond-
ing rating category is also deemed to represent objec-
88 Group Financial StatementS
88 Income Statements
88 Statement of
Comprehensive Income
90 Balance Sheets
92 Cash Flow Statements
94 Group Statement of Changes in
Equity
96 Notes
96 Accounting Principles and
Policies
114 Notes to the Income Statement
121 Notes to the Statement
of Comprehensive Income
122 Notes to the Balance Sheet
145 Other Disclosures
161 Segment Information
103 Group Financial StatementS
tive evidence of impairment. If there is no objective evi-
dence of impairment, impairment losses are recognised
on financial assets using a portfolio approach based on
similar groups of assets. Company-specific loss proba-
bilities and loss ratios, derived from historical data, are
used to measure impairment losses on similar groups of
assets.
The recognition of impairment losses on receivables
relating to industrial business is also, as far as possible,
based on the same procedures applied to financial ser-
vices business. Impairment losses (write-downs and
allowances) on receivables are always recorded on sepa-
rate accounts and derecognised at the same time the
corresponding receivables are derecognised.
Items are presented as financial assets to the extent that
they relate to financing transactions.
Derivative financial instruments are only used within
the BMW Group for hedging purposes in order to re-
duce currency, interest rate, fair value and market price
risks from operating activities and related financing
requirements.
All derivative financial instruments (such as interest,
currency and combined interest / currency swaps, for-
ward currency and forward commodity contracts) are
measured in accordance with IAS 39 at their fair value,
irrespective of their purpose or the intention for which
they are held.
If there are no quoted prices on active markets for
derivative financial instruments, credit risk is taken
into account as an adjustment to the fair value of the
financial instrument. The BMW Group applies the
option of measuring the credit risk for a group of finan-
cial assets and financial liabilities on the basis of its
net exposure. Portfolio-based value adjustments to the
individual financial assets and financial liabilities are
allocated using the relative fair value approach (net
method).
Derivative financial instruments are measured using
market information and recognised valuation tech-
niques. In those cases where hedge accounting is ap-
plied, changes in fair value are recognised either in in-
come or directly in equity under accumulated other
equity, depending on whether the transactions are clas-
sified as fair value hedges or cash flow hedges. In the
case of fair value hedges, the results of the fair value
measurement of the derivative financial instruments
and the related hedged items are recognised in the in-
come statement. In the case of fair value changes in
cash flow hedges which are used to mitigate the future
cash flow risk on a recognised asset or liability or on
forecast transactions, unrealised gains and losses on the
hedging instrument are recognised initially directly in
accumulated other equity. Any such gains or losses are
recognised subsequently in the income statement when
the hedged item (usually external revenue) is recog-
nised in the income statement. The portion of the gains
or losses from fair value measurement not relating to
the hedged item is recognised immediately in the in-
come statement. If, contrary to the normal case within
the BMW Group, hedge accounting cannot be applied,
the gains or losses from the fair value measurement of
derivative financial instruments are recognised imme-
diately in the income statement.
In accordance with IAS 12 (Income Taxes), deferred
taxes are recognised on all temporary differences
between the tax and accounting bases of assets and lia-
bilities and on consolidation procedures. Deferred tax
assets also include claims to future tax reductions which
arise from the expected usage of existing tax losses
available for carryforward to the extent that future usage
is probable. Deferred taxes are computed using enacted
or planned tax rates which are expected to apply in the
relevant national jurisdictions when the amounts are
recovered.
Inventories of raw materials, supplies and goods for re-
sale are stated at the lower of average acquisition cost
and net realisable value.
Work in progress and finished goods are stated at the
lower of average manufacturing cost and net realisable
value. Manufacturing cost comprises all costs which
are directly attributable to the manufacturing process
and an appropriate proportion of production-related
overheads. This includes production-related depreciation
104
and an appropriate proportion of administrative and
social costs.
on an independent actuarial valuation which takes into
account all relevant biometric factors.
Borrowing costs are not included in the acquisition or
manufacturing cost of inventories.
Remeasurements of the net defined benefit liability for
pension plans are recognised, net of deferred tax, directly
in equity (revenue reserves).
Cash and cash equivalents comprise mainly cash on hand
and cash at bank with an original term of up to three
months.
Assets held for sale and disposal groups held for sale are
presented separately in the balance sheet in accordance
with IFRS 5, if the carrying amount of the relevant as-
sets will be recovered principally through a sale trans-
action rather than through continuing use. This situa-
tion only arises if the assets can be sold immediately in
their present condition, the sale is expected to be com-
pleted within one year from the date of classification
and the sale is highly probable. At the date of classifica-
tion, property, plant and equipment, intangible assets
and disposal groups which are being held for sale are
measured at the lower of their carrying amount and
their fair value less costs to sell and scheduled deprecia-
tion / amortisation ceases. This does not apply, however,
to items within the disposal group which are not covered
by the measurement rules contained in IFRS 5. Simul-
taneously, liabilities directly related to the sale are pre-
sented separately on the equity and liabilities side of the
balance sheet as “Liabilities in conjunction with assets
held for sale”.
Provisions for pensions and similar obligations are rec-
ognised using the projected unit credit method in ac-
cordance with IAS 19 (Employee Benefits). Under this
method, not only obligations relating to known vested
benefits at the reporting date are recognised, but also the
effect of future increases in pensions and salaries. This
involves taking account of various input factors which
are evaluated on a prudent basis. The calculation is based
Net interest expense on the net defined benefit liability
and / or net interest income on the net defined benefit
asset are presented separately within the financial result.
All other costs relating to allocations to pension pro-
visions are allocated to costs by function in the income
statement.
Other provisions are recognised when the BMW Group
has a present obligation (legal or constructive) arising
from past events, the settlement of which is probable
and when a reliable estimate can be made of the amount
of the obligation. Measurement of provisions is based
on the best estimate of the expenditure required to
settle the present obligation at the end of the reporting
period. Non-current provisions with a remaining period
of more than one year are discounted to the present
value of the expenditures expected to settle the obligation
at the end of the reporting period.
Financial liabilities are measured on first-time recogni-
tion at cost which corresponds to the fair value of the
consideration given. Transaction costs are also taken
into account except for financial liabilities allocated to
the category “financial liabilities measured at fair value
through profit or loss”. Subsequent to initial recogni-
tion, liabilities are – with the exception of derivative
financial instruments – measured at amortised cost using
the effective interest method. The BMW Group has no
liabilities which are held for trading. Liabilities from
finance leases are stated at the present value of the fu-
ture lease payments and disclosed under other finan-
cial liabilities.
88 Group Financial StatementS
88 Income Statements
88 Statement of
Comprehensive Income
90 Balance Sheets
92 Cash Flow Statements
94 Group Statement of Changes in
Equity
96 Notes
96 Accounting Principles and
Policies
114 Notes to the Income Statement
121 Notes to the Statement
of Comprehensive Income
122 Notes to the Balance Sheet
145 Other Disclosures
161 Segment Information
6
Assumptions, judgements and estimations
The preparation of the Group Financial Statements in
accordance with IFRSs requires management to make
certain assumptions and judgements and to use estima-
tions that can affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities, revenues and expenses and contingent liabili-
ties. Judgements have to be made in particular when as-
sessing whether the risks and rewards incidental to
ownership of a leased asset have been transferred and,
hence, the classification of leasing arrangements.
Major items requiring assumptions and estimations are
described below. The assumptions used are continuously
105 Group Financial StatementS
checked for their validity. Actual amounts could differ
from the assumptions and estimations used if busi-
ness conditions develop differently to the Group’s ex-
pectations.
Estimations are required to assess the recoverability of a
cash-generating unit (CGU). If the recoverability of an
asset is being tested at the level of a CGU, assumptions
must be made with regard to future cash inflows and
outflows, involving in particular an assessment of the
forecasting period to be used and of developments after
that period. For the purposes of determining future
cash inflows and outflows, management applies fore-
casting assumptions which are continually brought up
to date and regularly compared with external sources of
information. The assumptions used take account in par-
ticular of expectations of the profitability of the product
portfolio, future market share developments, macro-
economic developments (such as currency, interest rate
and raw materials) as well as the legal environment and
past experience.
The BMW Group regularly checks the recoverability of
its leased products. One of the main assumptions re-
quired for leased products relates to their residual value
since this represents a significant portion of future cash
inflows. In order to estimate the level of prices likely to
be achieved in the future, the BMW Group incorporates
internally available historical data, current market data
and forecasts of external institutions into its calculations.
Internal back-testing is applied to validate the estima-
tions made. Further information is provided in note 24.
The valuation technique used to measure leased products
was further refined in the year under report at segment
level. Data, which can now be collated automatically
at a local level for each individual contract, is aggregated
at the level of individual entities. The impact of the
change, which was recognised in the income statement
for the year ended 31 December 2013, was not material.
Similarly, the shift in earnings between the Eliminations
column and the Financial Services segment in 2013 was
also not material. Further information is provided in
note 24.
The bad debt risk relating to receivables from sales
finan cing is assessed regularly by the BMW Group. For
these purposes, the main factors taken into considera-
tion are past experience, current market data (such as
the level of financing business arrears), rating classes
and scoring information. Further information is provided
in note 26.
The disposal of an asset or of a disposal group pursuant
to IFRS 5 is considered to be highly probable by the BMW
Group if management is committed to a sales plan, an
active programme to locate a buyer has begun, the price
offered is reasonable in relation to the fair value of the
asset / disposal group concerned and it is expected at the
date of classification that the final negotiations with the
buyer and completion of the sale will take place within
one year. Further details can be found in note 33.
Estimations are required for the purposes of recognis-
ing and measuring provisions for warranty obligations
(statutory, contractual and voluntary). In addition to
statutorily prescribed manufacturer warranties, the
BMW Group also offers various categories of warranty
depending on the product and sales market concerned.
Warranty provisions are recognised when the risks
and rewards of ownership of the goods are transferred
to the dealer or retail customer or when a new category
of warranty is introduced. In order to determine the
level of the provision, various factors are taken into con-
sideration, including estimations based on past experi-
ence with the nature and amount of claims. These
estimations also involve assessing the future level of po-
tential repair costs and price increases per product and
market. Provisions for warranties are adjusted regularly
to take account of new circumstances and the impact
of any changes recognised in the income statement. Fur-
ther information is provided in note 36.
In the event of involvement in legal proceedings or when
claims are brought against a Group entity, provisions
for litigation and liability risks are recognised when an
outflow of resources is probable and a reliable estimate
can be made of the amount of the obligation. Manage-
ment is required to make assumptions with respect to
the probability of occurrence, the amount involved and
the duration of the legal dispute. For these reasons,
the recognition and measurement of provisions for liti-
gation and liability risks are subject to uncertainty. Fur-
ther information is provided in note 36.
106
The calculation of pension provisions requires assump-
tions to be made with regard to discount factors, salary
trends, employee fluctuation and the life expectancy
of employees. As in previous years, discount factors are
determined by reference to market yields at the end of
the reporting period on high quality corporate bonds.
The salary level trend refers to the expected rate of
salary increase which is estimated annually depending
on inflation and the career development of employees
within the Group. Further information is provided in
note 35.
The calculation of deferred tax assets requires assump-
tions to be made with regard to the level of future taxa-
ble income and the timing of recovery of deferred tax
assets. These assumptions take account of forecast op-
erating results and the impact on earnings of the rever-
sal of taxable temporary differences. Since future busi-
ness developments cannot be predicted with certainty
and to some extent cannot be influenced by the BMW
Group, the measurement of deferred tax assets is sub-
ject to uncertainty. Further information is provided in
note 16.
7
Adjustments as a result of IAS 19 (revised 2011)
In June 2011 the IASB published amendments to IAS 19
(Employee Benefits), in particular in relation to post-
retirement benefits and pensions. The revised Standard
was endorsed by the EU in June 2012. The revised version
of IAS 19 is mandatory for annual periods beginning on
or after 1 January 2013.
88 Group Financial StatementS
88 Income Statements
88 Statement of
Comprehensive Income
90 Balance Sheets
92 Cash Flow Statements
94 Group Statement of Changes in
Equity
96 Notes
96 Accounting Principles and
Policies
114 Notes to the Income Statement
121 Notes to the Statement
of Comprehensive Income
122 Notes to the Balance Sheet
145 Other Disclosures
161 Segment Information
As a result of the revised Standard, the BMW Group
has made amendments mainly in connection with the
measurement of obligations for pensions and pre-retire-
ment part-time working arrangements.
The change in the measurement of pension obligations
relates primarily to the treatment of other expected
administrative costs, which may no longer be included
in the measurement of the obligation. In addition, more
extensive disclosure requirements now apply.
The requirement to recognise past service cost imme-
diately as expense (rather than spread such costs over
the term) also results in an adjustment to pension provi-
sions.
The adjustments to the provision for pre-retirement part-
time working arrangements result from a change in
the measurement of top-up amounts, which are now
required, in accordance with revised IAS 19.8, to be
recognised as other long-term employee benefits. Under
the new rules, the expense for top-up amounts is re-
quired to be recognised in instalments with effect from
the contract date up to the end of working phase of such
arrangements and then released over the period of the
work-free phase (rather than recognising the full amount
as a provision at the start of the working phase).
The revised version of IAS 19 also changes the presen-
tation of financial result in the income statement. As
a result of the fact that net interest is now required to
be computed on the basis of the net defined benefit
liability for pension plans, the expense arising from
unwinding the interest on pension obligations is now
offset against interest income from plan assets. The
statement of total comprehensive income now includes
the line item “Remeasurement of the net defined bene-
fit liability for pension plans”. In previous financial
statements (up to the Group Financial Statements for
the year ended 31 December 2012), the corresponding
amounts were designated as actuarial gains and losses
on defined benefit pension benefits, similar obligations
and plan assets.
The removal of the corridor method and other amend-
ments to IAS 19 do not have any impact on the BMW
Group.
The new rules are required to be applied retrospectively.
For this reason, the opening balance sheet at 1 January
2012, the comparative figures and the opening balance
sheet at 1 January 2013 were adjusted and made com-
parable.
107 Group Financial StatementS
The following tables show the impact on the opening
balance sheet at 1 January 2012, on the balance sheet at
31 December 2012, as well as on the income statement
and statement of comprehensive income for the finan-
cial year 2012:
Change in Group Balance Sheet presentation
1 January 2012
in € million
Total assets
Total non-current assets
thereof deferred taxes
thereof non-current other assets1
Total current assets
thereof current other assets1
Total equity
thereof equity attributable to shareholders of BMW AG
thereof revenue reserves2
Total non-current provisions and liabilities
thereof pension provisions
thereof non-current other provisions1
thereof deferred taxes3
Total current provisions and liabilities
thereof current other provisions1
As originally
reported
123,429
74,425
1,926
568
49,004
3,345
27,103
27,038
26,102
49,113
2,183
3,149
3,273
47,213
3,104
1 Adjustments relating to contracts for pre-retirement part-time working arrangements.
2 Thereof adjustments relating to contracts for pre-retirement part-time working arrangements € 98 million.
3 Thereof adjustments relating to contracts for pre-retirement part-time working arrangements € 43 million.
31 December 2012
in € million
Total assets
Total non-current assets
thereof deferred taxes
thereof non-current other assets1
Total current assets
thereof current other assets1
Total equity
thereof equity attributable to shareholders of BMW AG
thereof revenue reserves2
Total non-current provisions and liabilities
thereof pension provisions
thereof non-current other provisions1
thereof deferred taxes3
Total current provisions and liabilities
thereof current other provisions1
As originally
reported
131,850
81,336
2,001
800
50,514
3,648
30,402
30,295
28,340
53,017
3,965
3,513
3,040
48,431
3,282
1 Adjustments relating to contracts for pre-retirement part-time working arrangements.
2 Thereof adjustments relating to contracts for pre-retirement part-time working arrangements € 88 million.
3 Thereof adjustments relating to contracts for pre-retirement part-time working arrangements € 39 million.
Adjustment
As reported
– 7
– 36
– 45
9
29
29
241
241
241
– 213
– 187
– 68
42
– 35
– 35
123,422
74,389
1,881
577
49,033
3,374
27,344
27,279
26,343
48,900
1,996
3,081
3,315
47,178
3,069
Adjustment
As reported
– 15
– 31
– 34
3
16
16
204
204
204
– 183
– 152
– 72
41
– 36
– 36
131,835
81,305
1,967
803
50,530
3,664
30,606
30,499
28,544
52,834
3,813
3,441
3,081
48,395
3,246
108
Change in Group Income Statement presentation
1 January to 31 December 2012
in € million
Selling and administrative expenses1
Profit before financial result
Interest and similar income
Interest and similar expenses
Financial result
Profit before tax
Income tax 2
Net profit
Profit attributable to shareholders of BMW AG
Basic earnings per share of common stock in €
Basic earnings per share of preferred stock in €
Diluted earnings per share of common stock in €
Diluted earnings per share of preferred stock in €
As originally
reported
Adjustment
As reported
– 7,007
8,300
753
– 913
– 481
7,819
– 2,697
5,122
5,096
7.77
7.79
7.77
7.79
– 25
– 25
– 529
538
9
– 16
5
– 11
– 11
– 0.02
– 0.02
– 0.02
– 0.02
– 7,032
8,275
224
– 375
– 472
7,803
– 2,692
5,111
5,085
7.75
7.77
7.75
7.77
1 Thereof adjustments relating to contracts for pre-retirement part-time working arrangements € – 14 million.
2 Thereof adjustments relating to contracts for pre-retirement part-time working arrangements € 4 million.
88 Group Financial StatementS
88 Income Statements
88 Statement of
Comprehensive Income
90 Balance Sheets
92 Cash Flow Statements
94 Group Statement of Changes in
Equity
96 Notes
96 Accounting Principles and
Change in presentation of the Statement of Comprehensive Income*
1 January to 31 December 2012
in € million
Net profit
Remeasurement of the net defined benefit liability for pension plans
Policies
Deferred taxes
114 Notes to the Income Statement
121 Notes to the Statement
of Comprehensive Income
122 Notes to the Balance Sheet
145 Other Disclosures
161 Segment Information
Items not expected to be reclassified to the income statement in the future
Other comprehensive income for the period after tax
Total comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income attributable to shareholders of BMW AG
As originally
reported
Adjustment
As reported
5,122
– 1,881
531
– 1,350
– 357
4,765
4,739
– 11
– 33
7
– 26
– 26
– 37
– 37
5,111
– 1,914
538
– 1,376
– 383
4,728
4,702
* Presentation adjusted in accordance with revised IAS 1.
The adjustments resulting from revised IAS 19 do not
have any cash flow impact. For this reason, there are no
changes in the overall operating cash flow for the Group
and the segments in the financial year 2012. There are,
however, some shifts between individual reconciliation
line items within operating activities.
109 Group Financial StatementS
The following tables show the impact on the balance
sheet at 31 December 2013 and on the income state-
ment and statement of comprehensive income for the
financial year 2013 of applying IAS 19 in its 2008 version:
Impact on the Group Balance Sheet if IAS 19 (2008) were still applied
31 December 2013
in € million
Total assets
Total non-current assets
thereof deferred taxes
thereof non-current other assets1
Total current assets
thereof current other assets1
Total equity
thereof equity attributable to shareholders of BMW AG
thereof revenue reserves2
Total non-current provisions and liabilities
thereof pension provisions
thereof non-current other provisions1
thereof deferred taxes3
Total current provisions and liabilities
thereof current other provisions1
IAS 19
(2011)
138,368
86,194
1,620
954
52,174
4,265
35,643
35,455
33,167
52,682
2,303
3,772
3,554
50,043
3,411
Adjustment
39
50
58
– 8
– 11
– 11
– 339
– 339
– 339
334
311
79
– 56
44
44
IAS 19
(2008)
138,407
86,244
1,678
946
52,163
4,254
35,304
35,116
32,828
53,016
2,614
3,851
3,498
50,087
3,455
1 Adjustments relating to contracts for pre-retirement part-time working arrangements.
2 Thereof adjustments relating to contracts for pre-retirement part-time working arrangements € – 99 million.
3 Thereof adjustments relating to contracts for pre-retirement part-time working arrangements € – 43 million.
Impact on the Group Income Statement if IAS 19 (2008) were still applied
1 January to 31 December 2013
in € million
Selling and administrative expenses1
Profit before financial result
Interest and similar income
Interest and similar expenses
Financial result
Profit before tax
Income tax2
Net profit
Profit attributable to shareholders of BMW AG
Basic earnings per share of common stock in €
Basic earnings per share of preferred stock in €
Diluted earnings per share of common stock in €
Diluted earnings per share of preferred stock in €
IAS 19
(2011)
Adjustment
IAS 19
(2008)
– 7,255
7,986
184
– 449
– 73
7,913
– 2,573
5,340
5,314
8.10
8.12
8.10
8.12
– 17
– 17
438
– 435
3
– 14
3
– 11
– 11
– 0.02
– 0.02
– 0.02
– 0.02
– 7,272
7,969
622
– 884
– 70
7,899
– 2,570
5,329
5,303
8.08
8.10
8.08
8.10
1 Thereof adjustments relating to contracts for pre-retirement part-time working arrangements € – 15 million.
2 Thereof adjustments relating to contracts for pre-retirement part-time working arrangements € 4 million.
110
Impact on the Group Statement of Comprehensive Income if IAS 19 (2008) were still applied*
1 January to 31 December 2013
in € million
Net profit
Remeasurement of the net defined benefit liability for pension plans
Deferred taxes
Items not expected to be reclassified to the income statement in the future
Other comprehensive income for the period after tax
Total comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income attributable to shareholders of BMW AG
* Presentation adjusted in accordance with revised IAS 1.
IAS 19
(2011)
Adjustment
IAS 19
(2008)
5,340
1,308
– 372
936
1,252
6,592
6,566
– 11
– 160
36
– 124
– 124
– 135
– 135
5,329
1,148
– 336
812
1,128
6,457
6,431
The amounts shown as adjustments for the current pe-
riod also include the impact of the first-time application
of IFRS 13. Based on the measurement rules contained
in IFRS 13, plan assets are € 136 million higher than they
would have been in accordance with IAS 19 (2008). The
adjustment relates to pension provisions (negative ad-
justment of € 136 million), remeasurements of the net
defined benefit liability for pension plans (positive
adjustment of € 136 million) and related deferred taxes
(negative adjustment of € 27 million).
8 New financial reporting rules
(a) Financial reporting rules applied for the first time in the financial year 2013
The following Standards, Revised Standards, Amendments and Interpretations were applied for the first time in the
financial year 2013:
Standard / Interpretation
Date of
issue by IASB
Date of
mandatory
application
IASB
Date of
mandatory
application
EU
Expected impact
on BMW Group
IFRS 1
Amendments with Respect to Fixed
20. 12. 2010
1. 7. 2011
1. 1. 2013
None
Transition Dates and Severe Inflation
IFRS 1
Amendments relating to Government
13. 3. 2012
1. 1. 2013
1. 1. 2013
Insignificant
Loans at a Below Market Rate of Interest
IFRS 7
Notes Disclosures: Offsetting
16. 12. 2011
1. 1. 2013
1. 1. 2013
Insignificant
of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities
IFRS 13
Fair Value Measurement
12. 5. 2011
1. 1. 2013
1. 1. 2013
Significant in principle
IAS 1
Changes to Presentation of Items in
16. 6. 2011
1. 7. 2012
1. 7. 2012*
Significant in principle
Other Comprehensive Income (OCI)
IAS 12
Amendments to Deferred Taxes:
20. 12. 2010
1. 1. 2012
1. 1. 2013
Insignificant
Realisation of Underlying Assets
IAS 19
Changes in Accounting for
16. 6. 2011
1. 1. 2013
1. 1. 2013
Significant in principle
Employee Benefits, in particular for Termination
Benefits and Pensions
IAS 36
Impairment of Assets – Recoverable
Amount Disclosures for Non-Financial
Assets (Amendments to IAS 36)
29. 5. 2013
1. 1. 2014
1. 1. 2014
Insignificant
IFRIC 20
Stripping Costs in the Production Phase of
19. 10. 2011
1. 1. 2013
1. 1. 2013
None
a Mine
Annual Improvements to IFRS 2009 – 2011
17. 5. 2012
1. 1. 2013
1. 1. 2013
Insignificant
* Mandatory application in annual periods beginning on or after 1 July 2012.
88 Group Financial StatementS
88 Income Statements
88 Statement of
Comprehensive Income
90 Balance Sheets
92 Cash Flow Statements
94 Group Statement of Changes in
Equity
96 Notes
96 Accounting Principles and
Policies
114 Notes to the Income Statement
121 Notes to the Statement
of Comprehensive Income
122 Notes to the Balance Sheet
145 Other Disclosures
161 Segment Information
111 Group Financial StatementS
IFRS 13 (Fair Value Measurement) provides a uniform
definition of fair value which applies across all Stand-
ards. The uniform requirements set out in IFRS 13
must now be applied to all fair value measurements re-
quired in other Standards. The only Standards to
which IFRS 13 does not apply are IFRS 2 (Share-based
Payment) and IAS 17 (Leases). The Standard also re-
places and supplements disclosures about fair value
measurement.
Fair value is defined in IFRS 13 as an exit price, in other
words as the price that would be received to sell an as-
set or paid to transfer a liability. Fair value measurement
must take account of the characteristics of the asset or
liability and be based on a market perspective. Similar
to the approach already taken to the fair value measure-
ment of financial instruments, a fair value hierarchy
has been introduced that categorises into three levels the
inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair
value. Categorisation is determined on the basis of how
near the inputs are to the market. The Standard also
sets out the rules for selecting appropriate valuation
techniques to measure fair value.
7 above, the introduction of IFRS 13 did not have any
further material impact on the measurements of assets
and liabilities within the BMW Group.
The Amendment to IAS 1 changes the presentation of
other comprehensive income in the statement of total
comprehensive income. Items reported in other com-
prehensive income which will subsequently be reclassi-
fied to the income statement (“recycling”) are now re-
ported separately from those that will never be recycled.
If items are presented gross (i. e. without offset of the
deferred tax impact), deferred taxes are also allocated to
the two groups of items (and not shown as a single
amount).
The BMW Group has complied with the new disclo-
sure requirements and amended comparative figures
accordingly.
The Amendment to IAS 36 has been applied early, with-
out having any impact on the results of operations, finan-
cial position and net assets of the BMW Group.
In accordance with the transition requirements of
IFRS 13, the BMW Group has applied the new rules for
fair value measurement prospectively in the financial
year 2013 and has not disclosed comparative figures for
the previous year. Apart from the adjustments made in
conjunction with amended IAS 19, as described in note
(b) Financial reporting pronouncements issued by the
IASB, but not yet applied
The following Standards, Revised Standards, Amend-
ments and Interpretations issued by the IASB during
previous accounting periods, were not mandatory
for the period under report and were not applied in the
financial year 2013:
Standard / Interpretation
IFRS 9
Financial Instruments
IFRS 10
Consolidated Financial Statements
IFRS 11
Joint Arrangements
IFRS 12
Disclosure of Interests in
Other Entities
Date of
issue by IASB
12. 11. 2009 /
28. 10. 2010 /
16. 12. 2011 /
19. 11. 2013
12. 5. 2011
12. 5. 2011
12. 5. 2011
Date of
mandatory
application
IASB
Date of
mandatory
application
EU
Expected impact
on BMW Group
Open
No
Significant in principle
1. 1. 2013
1. 1. 2013
1. 1. 2013
1. 1. 2014
Significant in principle
1. 1. 2014
Significant in principle
1. 1. 2014
Significant in principle
Changes in Transitional Regulations
28. 6. 2012
1. 1. 2013
1. 1. 2014
Significant in principle
(IFRS 10, IFRS 11 and IFRS 12)
Investment Entities (Amendments to
31. 10. 2012
1. 1. 2014
1. 1. 2014
Insignificant
IFRS 10, IFRS 12 and IAS 27)
IFRS 14
Regulatory Deferral Accounts
30. 1. 2014
1. 1. 2016
No
Insignificant
112
Standard / Interpretation
Date of
issue by IASB
Date of
mandatory
application
IASB
Date of
mandatory
application
EU
Expected impact
on BMW Group
IAS 19
Defined Benefit Plans:
21. 11. 2013
1. 7. 2014
No
Insignificant
Employee Contributions (Amendments to IAS 19)
IAS 27
IAS 28
Separate Financial Statements
Investments in Associates and
Joint Ventures
12. 5. 2011
12. 5. 2011
1. 1. 2013
1. 1. 2013
1. 1. 2014
1. 1. 2014
None
None
IAS 32
Presentation – Offsetting of Financial Assets
16. 12. 2011
1. 1. 2014
1. 1. 2014
Insignificant
and Financial Liabilities
IAS 39
Novation of Derivatives and Continuation
27. 6. 2013
1. 1. 2014
1. 1. 2014
Insignificant
of Hedge Accounting (Amendments to IAS 39)
IFRIC 21
Levies
20. 5. 2013
Annual Improvements to IFRS 2010 – 2012
12. 12. 2013
Annual Improvements to IFRS 2011 – 2013
12. 12. 2013
1. 1. 2014
1. 7. 2014
1. 7. 2014
No
No
No
Insignificant
Insignificant
Insignificant
In November 2009 the IASB issued IFRS 9 (Financial
Instruments: Classification and Measurement) as part
of its project to change the accounting treatment for
financial instruments. This Standard marks the first of
three phases of the IASB project to replace the exist-
ing IAS 39 (Financial Instruments: Recognition and
Measurement). The first phase deals initially only with
financial assets. IFRS 9 amends the recognition and
measurement requirements for financial assets, includ-
ing various hybrid contracts.
It applies a uniform approach, under which financial
assets must be measured either at amortised cost or fair
value, thus replacing the various rules contained in
IAS 39 as well as reducing the number of valuation cate-
gories for financial instruments on the assets side of the
balance sheet.
The new categorisation is based partly on the entity’s
business model and partly on the contractual cash flow
characteristics of the financial assets.
In October 2010, additional rules for financial liabilities
were added to IFRS 9. The requirements for financial
liabilities contained in IAS 39 remain unchanged with
the exception of new requirements relating to the
measurement of an entity’s own credit risk at fair value.
A package of amendments to IFRS 9 was announced on
19 November 2013. On the one hand, the amendments
overhaul the requirements for hedge accounting by in-
troducing a new hedge accounting model. They also
enable entities to change the accounting for liabilities
they have elected to measure at fair value, before apply-
ing any other requirements in IFRS 9, such that fair
value changes due to changes in “own credit risk” would
not require to be recognised in profit or loss. The man-
datory effective date of 1 January 2015 was removed
and a new application date left undecided. The BMW
Group will not apply IFRS 9 early. The impact of adop-
tion of the Standard on the Group Financial Statements
is currently being assessed.
In May 2011 the IASB issued three new Standards –
IFRS 10 (Consolidated Financial Statements), IFRS 11
(Joint Arrangements), IFRS 12 (Disclosure of Interests
in Other Entities) – as well as amendments to IAS 27
(Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements) and
to IAS 28 (Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures)
all relating to accounting for business combinations.
The Standards are mandatory for the first time for annual
periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013. Early
adoption is permitted. The new Standards are required
to be applied retrospectively. EU endorsement stipulates
a later mandatory date (from 1 January 2014) due to in-
creased implementation expense.
IFRS 10 replaces the consolidation guidelines contained
in IAS 27 and SIC-12 (Consolidation – Special Purpose
88 Group Financial StatementS
88 Income Statements
88 Statement of
Comprehensive Income
90 Balance Sheets
92 Cash Flow Statements
94 Group Statement of Changes in
Equity
96 Notes
96 Accounting Principles and
Policies
114 Notes to the Income Statement
121 Notes to the Statement
of Comprehensive Income
122 Notes to the Balance Sheet
145 Other Disclosures
161 Segment Information
113 Group Financial StatementS
Entities). The requirements for separate financial
statements remain unchanged in the revised version
of IAS 27.
IFRS 10 introduces a uniform model which establishes
control as the basis for consolidation – control of a
subsidiary entity by a parent entity – and which can be
applied to all entities. The control concept must there-
fore be applied both to parent-subsidiary relationships
based on voting rights as well as to parent-subsidiary re-
lationships arising from other contractual arrangements.
Under the control concept established in IFRS 10, an in-
vestor controls another entity when it is exposed to or
has rights to variable returns from its involvement with
the investee and has the ability to affect those returns
through its power over the investee.
IFRS 11 supersedes IAS 31 (Interests in Joint Ventures)
and SIC-13 (Jointly Controlled Entities – Non-Monetary
Contributions by Ventures). This Standard sets out the
requirements for accounting for joint arrangements and
places the emphasis on the rights and obligations that
arise from such arrangements. IFRS 11 distinguishes
between two types of joint arrangements, namely joint
operations and joint ventures, and therefore results in
a change in the classification of joint arrangements. A
joint operation is a joint arrangement whereby the par-
ties that have joint control of the arrangement have rights
to the assets, and obligations for the liabilities, relating
to the arrangement. A joint venture is a joint arrange-
ment whereby the parties that have joint control of the
arrangement have rights to the net assets of the arrange-
ment. IFRS 11 requires joint operators to account for
their share of assets and liabilities in the joint operation
(and their share of income and expenses). Joint venturers
are required to account for their investment using the
equity method. The withdrawal of IAS 31 means the re-
moval of the option to account for joint ventures using
either the proportionate consolidation or the equity
method. The equity method must be applied in accord-
ance with amended IAS 28.
IFRS 12 sets out the requirements for disclosures relat-
ing to all types of interests in other entities, including
joint arrangements, associated companies, structured
entities and unconsolidated entities.
The amendments to the transitional regulations in
IFRS 10, IFRS 11 and IFRS 12 have the objective of making
it easier for entities to apply the Standards retrospec-
tively. The amendments also restrict the requirement
to disclose comparative amounts to the immediately
preceding reporting period at the date of first-time
application.
IFRS 10 is not expected to have any significant impact
on the BMW Group reporting entity. The removal of the
option for accounting for joint ventures (as stipulated by
IFRS 11) will not have any impact since the BMW Group
accounts for joint ventures using the equity method.
There will, however, be a change in the classification of
joint arrangements in accordance with IFRS 11. With
effect from the first quarter of the financial year 2014, the
investments in SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers GmbH &
Co. KG, Munich, SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers Ver-
waltungs GmbH, Munich, and SGL Automotive Carbon
Fibers LLC, Dover, DE – previously accounted for as
equity accounted investments – will be classified as joint
operations, with the result that the BMW Group will
then only account for its own share of assets, liabilities,
revenues and expenses of the joint operations. If IFRS 11
were to have been applied in the financial year 2013,
changes in presentation of the individual balance sheet
line items affected would have resulted in the balance
sheet total increasing in a low double-digit range (mil-
lion). In the Group Income Statement, there would only
have been a shift between the individual line items.
Application of IFRS 12 will have an impact on the notes
to the BMW Group Financial Statements, in particular
as a result of the requirement to disclose more detailed
financial information with respect to significant joint
ventures. The BMW Group will not adopt the Amend-
ments early.
114
BMW Group
Notes to the Group Financial Statements
Notes to the Income Statement
9
Revenues
Revenues by activity comprise the following:
in € million
Sales of products and related goods
Income from lease instalments
Sale of products previously leased to customers
Interest income on loan financing
Other income
Revenues
2013
2012
56,811
58,039
7,296
6,412
2,868
2,671
6,900
6,399
2,954
2,556
76,058
76,848
An analysis of revenues by business segment and geographical region is shown in the segment information in
note 49.
10
Cost of sales
Cost of sales comprises:
in € million
88 Group Financial StatementS
88 Income Statements
88 Statement of
Comprehensive Income
90 Balance Sheets
92 Cash Flow Statements
94 Group Statement of Changes in
Equity
96 Notes
96 Accounting Principles and
Policies
114 Notes to the Income Statement
121 Notes to the Statement
of Comprehensive Income
122 Notes to the Balance Sheet
145 Other Disclosures
161 Segment Information
Manufacturing costs
Research and development expenses
Warranty expenditure
Cost of sales directly attributable to financial services
Interest expense relating to financial services business
Expense for risk provisions and write-downs for financial services business
Other cost of sales
Cost of sales
Cost of sales include € 15,962 million (2012: € 15,987 mil-
lion) relating to Financial Services business.
As in the previous year, manufacturing costs do not con-
tain any impairment losses on intangible assets and
property, plant and equipment. Cost of sales is reduced
by public-sector subsidies in the form of reduced taxes
on assets and reduced consumption-based taxes amount-
ing to € 45 million (2012: € 45 million).
in € million
Research and development expenses
Amortisation
New expenditure for capitalised development costs
Total research and development expenditure
2013
2012
36,572
4,117
1,243
14,044
1,483
435
2,890
60,784
37,648
3,993
1,200
13,370
1,819
798
2,526
61,354
Total research and development expenditure, compris-
ing research costs, development costs not recognised
as assets on the one hand and capitalised development
costs excluding the scheduled amortisation thereof on
the other, was as follows:
2013
2012
4,117
– 1,069
1,744
4,792
3,993
– 1,130
1,089
3,952
11
Selling and administrative expenses
Selling expenses amounted to € 4,885 million (2012:
€ 5,147 million) and comprise mainly marketing, adver-
tising and sales personnel costs.
Administrative expenses amounted to € 2,370 million
(2012*: € 1,885 million) and comprise expenses for ad-
ministration not attributable to development, produc-
tion or sales functions.
* Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the revised version of IAS 19,
see note 7.
115 Group Financial StatementS
12
Other operating income and expenses
in € million
Exchange gains
Income from the reversal of provisions
Income from the reversal of impairment losses and write-downs
Gains on the disposal of assets
Sundry operating income
Other operating income
Exchange losses
Expense for additions to provisions
Expenses for impairment losses and write-downs
Losses on the disposal of assets
Sundry operating expenses
Other operating expenses
2013
2012
346
183
13
53
246
841
– 323
– 265
– 37
– 27
– 222
– 874
385
114
4
41
285
829
– 386
– 309
– 22
– 38
– 261
– 1,016
Other operating income and expenses
– 33
– 187
Other operating income includes public-sector grants of € 73 million (2012: € 19 million).
13
Result from equity accounted investments
The profit from equity accounted investments
amounted to € 398 million (2012: € 271 million) and in-
cludes the results from the BMW Group’s interests in
the joint ventures BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd.,
Shenyang, SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers GmbH &
Co. KG, Munich, SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers Ver-
waltungs GmbH, Munich, and SGL Automotive Carbon
Fibers LLC, Dover, DE. Similarly, the BMW Group’s
share of earnings of the joint ventures DriveNow
GmbH & Co. KG, Munich, and DriveNow Verwaltungs
GmbH, Munich, is also included in the result from eq-
uity accounted investments.
14
Net interest result
in € million
Net interest income on the net defined benefit liability for pension plans
Other interest and similar income
thereof from subsidiaries: € 20 million (2012: €19 million)
Interest and similar income
Net interest expense on the net defined benefit liability for pension plans
Expense from reversing the discounting of other long-term provisions
Write-downs on current marketable securities
Other interest and similar expenses
thereof to subsidiaries: € – 6 million (2012: € – 7 million)
Interest and similar expenses
Net interest result
* Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the revised version of IAS 19, see note 7.
2013
2012*
–
184
184
– 127
– 5
– 7
– 310
–
224
224
– 90
– 74
–
– 211
– 449
– 375
– 265
– 151
116
15 Other financial result
in € million
Income from investments in subsidiaries and participations
thereof from subsidiaries: € 8 million (2012: € 1 million)
Impairment losses on investments in subsidiaries and participations
Expenses from investments in subsidiaries
Result on investments
Losses and gains relating to financial instruments
Sundry other financial result
2013
2012
12
– 91
– 2
– 81
– 125
– 125
5
– 175
–
– 170
– 422
– 422
Other financial result
– 206
– 592
The result from investments in 2013 was negatively
impacted by an impairment loss on other investments
amounting to € 73 million (2012: € 166 million).
The improvement in other financial result was pri-
marily attributable to fair value gains on interest rate
and commodity derivatives.
16
Income taxes
Taxes on income comprise the following:
in € million
Current tax expense
Deferred tax expense / income
Income taxes
2013
2,435
138
2,573
2012*
2,908
– 216
2,692
Current tax expense includes € 222 million (2012: € 128 mil-
lion) relating to prior periods.
A deferred tax expense of € 23 million (2012*: income of
€ 729 million) is attributable to new temporary differ-
ences and the reversal of temporary differences brought
forward.
As in the previous year, tax expense was reduced by
€ 5 million as a result of utilising tax losses / tax credits
brought forward, for which deferred assets had not
previously been recognised.
The change in the valuation allowance on deferred tax
assets relating to tax losses available for carryforward
and temporary differences resulted in a tax expense of
€ 7 million (2012: expense of € 3 million).
Deferred taxes are computed using enacted or planned
tax rates which are expected to apply in the relevant
national jurisdictions when the amounts are recovered.
A uniform corporation tax rate of 15.0 % plus solidarity
surcharge of 5.5 % applies in Germany, giving a tax rate
of 15.8 %. After taking account of an average municipal
trade tax multiplier rate (Hebesatz) of 420.0 %, the mu-
nicipal trade tax rate for German entities is 14.7 %.
The overall income tax rate in Germany is therefore
30.5 %. All of these German tax rates are unchanged
from the previous year. Deferred taxes for non-German
entities are calculated on the basis of the relevant coun-
try-specific tax rates and remained in a range of between
12.5 % and 46.9 % once again in the financial year 2013.
Changes in tax rates resulted in a deferred tax expense of
€ 2 million (2012: € 21 million).
The actual tax expense for the financial year 2013 of
€ 2,573 million (2012*: € 2,692 million) is € 160 million
(2012*: € 312 million) higher than the expected tax ex-
pense of € 2,413 million (2012*: € 2,380 million) which
would theoretically arise if the tax rate of 30.5 %, appli-
cable for German companies, was applied across the
Group.
* Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the revised version of IAS 19,
see note 7.
88 Group Financial StatementS
88 Income Statements
88 Statement of
Comprehensive Income
90 Balance Sheets
92 Cash Flow Statements
94 Group Statement of Changes in
Equity
96 Notes
96 Accounting Principles and
Policies
114 Notes to the Income Statement
121 Notes to the Statement
of Comprehensive Income
122 Notes to the Balance Sheet
145 Other Disclosures
161 Segment Information
117 Group Financial StatementS
The difference between the expected and actual tax expense is explained in the following reconciliation:
in € million
Profit before tax
Tax rate applicable in Germany
Expected tax expense
Variances due to different tax rates
Tax increases (+) / tax reductions (–) as a result of non-deductible expenses and tax-exempt income
Tax expense (+) / benefits (–) for prior years
Other variances
Actual tax expense
Effective tax rate
* Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the revised version of IAS 19, see note 7.
2013
2012*
7,913
30.5 %
2,413
– 131
164
222
– 95
2,573
32.5 %
7,803
30.5 %
2,380
– 56
302
128
– 62
2,692
34.5 %
Tax increases as a result of non-deductible expenses were
significantly lower than in the previous year, mainly
in connection with the impact of non-recoverable with-
holding taxes and intragroup transfer pricing issues.
Tax reductions due to tax-exempt income amounted to
€ 117 million (2012: € 89 million).
in € million
Intangible assets
Property, plant and equipment
Leased products
Investments
Other assets
Tax loss carryforwards
Provisions
Liabilities
Eliminations
Valuation allowance
Netting
Deferred taxes
Net
The line “Other variances” comprises primarily recon-
ciling items relating to the Group’s share of results of
equity accounted investments.
The allocation of deferred tax assets and liabilities to
balance sheet line items at 31 December is shown in the
following table:
Deferred tax assets
Deferred tax liabilities
2013
9
26
436
6
1,078
725
3,220
2,928
2,570
2012 *
2013
2012 *
5
37
441
11
1,067
923
3,219
2,984
2,729
1,571
264
5,779
5
3,747
–
47
449
661
1,356
260
5,837
11
3,503
–
95
350
626
10,998
11,416
12,523
12,038
– 409
– 8,969
1,620
– 492
– 8,957
1,967
–
–
– 8,969
– 8,957
3,554
1,934
3,081
1,114
* Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the revised version of IAS 19, see note 7.
Deferred tax assets on tax loss carryforwards and capi-
tal losses before allowances totalled € 725 million (2012:
€ 923 million). After valuation allowances of € 409 mil-
lion (2012: € 492 million), their carrying amount stood at
€ 316 million (2012: € 431 million).
Tax losses available for carryforward – for the most part
usable without restriction – decreased to € 0.9 billion
(2012: € 1.3 billion). This includes an amount of € 42 mil-
lion (2012: € 92 million), for which a valuation allowance
of € 14 million (2012: € 27 million) was recognised on the
related deferred tax asset. For entities with tax losses
available for carryforward, a net surplus of deferred tax
assets over deferred tax liabilities is reported at 31 De-
cember 2013 amounting to € 192 million (2012: € 204 mil-
lion). Deferred tax assets are recognised on the basis of
118
management’s assessment of whether it is probable
that the relevant entities will generate sufficient future
taxable profits, against which deductible temporary
differences can be offset.
Capital losses available for carryforward in the United
Kingdom which do not relate to ongoing operations
amounted to € 2.0 billion at the end of the reporting pe-
riod, unchanged from one year earlier. As in previous
years, deferred tax assets recognised on these tax losses
– amounting to € 395 million at the end of the reporting
period after tax rate changes in 2013 (2012: € 465 mil-
lion) – were fully written down since they can only be
utilised against future capital gains.
Netting relates to the offset of deferred tax assets and lia-
bilities within individual separate entities or tax groups
to the extent that they relate to the same tax authorities.
Deferred taxes recognised directly in equity amounted
to € 451 million (2012: € 1,222 million), a decrease of
€ 771 million (2012*: increase of € 27 million) compared
to the previous year. The change includes a reduction
in deferred taxes recognised in conjunction with cur-
rency translation amounting to € 1 million (2012: reduc-
tion of € 3 million).
Changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities during the
reporting period can be summarised as follows:
in € million
Deferred taxes at 1 January
Deferred tax expense / income recognised through income statement
Change in deferred taxes recognised directly in equity
Exchange rate impact and other changes
Deferred taxes at 31 December
2013
1,114
138
770
– 88
1,934
2012*
1,347
– 216
– 30
13
1,114
Changes in deferred taxes include changes relating to
items recognised either through the income statement
or directly in equity as well as the impact of exchange
rate and first-time consolidations. Deferred taxes recog-
nised directly in equity increased in total by € 770 mil-
lion (2012*: decrease of € 30 million). Of this amount,
€ 421 million (2012: € 498 million) related to the fair value
measurement of derivative financial instruments and
marketable securities (recognised directly in equity),
shown in the summary above in the line items “Other
assets” and “Liabilities”. A further € 349 million (2012*:
decrease of € 528 million) related to the remeasurements of
the net defined benefit liability for pension plans, shown
in the summary above in the line item “Provisions”.
* Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the revised version of IAS 19,
see note 7.
Deferred taxes are not recognised on retained profits of
€ 28.0 billion (2012: € 24.8 billion) of foreign subsidiaries,
as it is intended to invest these profits to maintain and
expand the business volume of the relevant companies.
A computation was not made of the potential impact
of income taxes on the grounds of disproportionate
expense.
The tax returns of BMW Group entities are checked
regularly by German and foreign tax authorities. Taking
account of a variety of factors – including existing in-
terpretations, commentaries and legal decisions taken
relating to the various tax jurisdictions and the BMW
Group’s past experience – adequate provision has, as
far as identifiable, been made for potential future tax
obligations.
88 Group Financial StatementS
88 Income Statements
88 Statement of
Comprehensive Income
90 Balance Sheets
92 Cash Flow Statements
94 Group Statement of Changes in
Equity
96 Notes
96 Accounting Principles and
Policies
114 Notes to the Income Statement
121 Notes to the Statement
of Comprehensive Income
122 Notes to the Balance Sheet
145 Other Disclosures
161 Segment Information
119 Group Financial StatementS
17
Earnings per share
2013
2012*
Net profit for the year after minority interest
€ million
5,314.4
5,084.9
Profit attributable to common stock
Profit attributable to preferred stock
Average number of common stock shares in circulation
Average number of preferred stock shares in circulation
Basic earnings per share of common stock
Basic earnings per share of preferred stock
Dividend per share of common stock
Dividend per share of preferred stock
€ million
€ million
4,876.0
438.4
4,668.4
416.5
number
601,995,196
601,995,196
number
53,993,635
53,571,312
€
€
€
€
8.10
8.12
2.60
2.62
7.75
7.77
2.50
2.52
* Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the revised version of IAS 19, see note 7.
Basic earnings per share of preferred stock are com-
puted on the basis of the number of preferred stock
shares entitled to receive a dividend in each of the rele-
vant financial years. As in the previous year, diluted
earnings per share correspond to basic earnings per
share.
18
Other disclosures relating to the income statement
The income statement includes personnel costs as follows:
in € million
Wages and salaries
Social security, retirement and welfare costs
thereof pension costs: € 958 million (2012*: € 845 million)
Personnel expenses
* Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the revised version of IAS 19, see note 7.
2013
7,396
1,590
2012*
7,100
1,437
8,986
8,537
Personnel costs include € 48 million (2012: € 59 million)
of expenditure incurred to adjust the workforce size.
The average number of employees during the year
was:
Employees
Apprentices and students gaining work experience
2013
2012
99,961
7,162
107,123
95,748
6,484
102,232
The number of employees at the end of the reporting period is disclosed in the Combined Management Report.
120
The fee expense pursuant to § 314 (1) no. 9 HGB recog-
nised in the financial year 2013 for the Group auditors
amounted to € 26 million (2012: € 26 million) and con-
sists of the following:
in € million
2013
2012
Audit of financial statements
thereof KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft
Other attestation services
thereof KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft
Tax advisory services
thereof KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft
Other services
thereof KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft
Fee expense
thereof KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft
14
3
3
2
7
3
2
1
26
9
14
3
4
2
6
3
2
–
26
8
The total fee comprises expenses recorded by BMW AG,
Munich, and all consolidated subsidiaries.
The fee expense shown for KPMG AG Wirtschafts-
prüfungsgesellschaft, Berlin, relates only to services
provided on behalf of BMW AG, Munich, and its
German subsidiaries.
19 Share-based remuneration
The BMW Group operates three share-based remunera-
tion schemes, namely the Employee Share Scheme (for
entitled employees), share-based commitments to mem-
bers of the Board of Management and share-based com-
mitments to senior heads of department.
In the case of the Employee Share Scheme, non-voting
shares of preferred stock in BMW AG were granted to
qualifying employees during the financial year 2013 at
favourable conditions (see note 34 for the number and
price of issued shares). The holding period for these
shares is up to 31 December 2016. The BMW Group re-
corded a personnel expense of € 5 million (2012: € 5 mil-
lion) for the Employee Share Scheme in 2013, corre-
sponding to the difference between the market price and
the reduced price of the shares of preferred stock pur-
chased by employees. The Board of Management reserves
the right to decide anew each year with respect to an
Employee Share Scheme.
For financial years beginning after 1 January 2011,
BMW AG has added a share-based remuneration com-
ponent to the existing compensation system for Board
of Management members.
Each Board of Management member is required to in-
vest 20 % of his / her total bonus (after tax) in shares of
BMW AG common stock, which are recorded in a sepa-
rate custodian account for each member concerned
(annual tranche). Each annual tranche is subject to a
holding period of four years (vesting period). Once the
holding period is fulfilled, BMW AG grants one addi-
tional share of BMW AG common stock for each three
held or, at its discretion, pays the equivalent amount
in cash (share-based remuneration component) pro-
vided that the term of office has not been terminated
before the end of the agreed contract period (except in
the case of death or invalidity).
With effect from the financial year 2012, qualifying de-
partment heads are also entitled to opt for a share-based
remuneration component, which, in most respects, is
comparable to the share-based remuneration arrange-
ments for Board of Management members.
The share-based remuneration component is measured
at its fair value at each balance sheet date between grant
and settlement date, and on the settlement date itself.
The appropriate amounts are recognised as personnel
expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period
and reported in the balance sheet as a provision.
The cash-settlement obligation for the share-based re-
muneration component is measured at its fair value at
the balance sheet date (based on the closing price of
BMW AG common stock in Xetra trading at 31 Decem-
ber 2013).
The total carrying amount of the provision for the share-
based remuneration component of Board of Manage-
ment members and department heads at 31 December
2013 was € 1,647,188 (2012: € 657,276).
88 Group Financial StatementS
88 Income Statements
88 Statement of
Comprehensive Income
90 Balance Sheets
92 Cash Flow Statements
94 Group Statement of Changes in
Equity
96 Notes
96 Accounting Principles and
Policies
114 Notes to the Income Statement
121 Notes to the Statement
of Comprehensive Income
122 Notes to the Balance Sheet
145 Other Disclosures
161 Segment Information
121 Group Financial StatementS
BMW Group
Notes to the Group Financial Statements
Notes to the Statement of Comprehensive Income
The total expense recognised in 2013 for the share-based
remuneration component of Board of Management
members and department heads was € 989,912 (2012:
€ 542,162).
shares (2012: 22,915 shares) of BMW AG common stock
or a corresponding cash-based settlement measured at
the relevant market share price prevailing on the grant
date.
The fair value of the two programmes at the date of grant
of the share-based remuneration components was
€ 1,453,500 (2012: € 1,379,723), based on a total of 19,196
Further details on the remuneration of the Board of
Management are provided in the 2013 Compensation Re-
port, which is part of the Combined Management Report.
20 Disclosures relating to total comprehensive income
Other comprehensive income for the period after tax comprises the following:
in € million
20131
20121,2
Remeasurement of the net defined benefit liability for pension plans
Deferred taxes
Items not expected to be reclassified to the income statement
in the future
Available-for-sale securities
thereof gains / losses arising in the period under report
thereof reclassifications to the income statement
Financial instruments used for hedging purposes
thereof gains / losses arising in the period under report
thereof reclassifications to the income statement
Other comprehensive income from equity accounted investments
Deferred taxes
Currency translation foreign operations
Items expected to be reclassified to the income statement
in the future
Other comprehensive income for the period after tax
1,308
– 372
936
8
48
– 40
1,357
1,536
– 179
– 7
– 407
– 635
316
1,252
– 1,914
538
– 1,376
214
174
40
1,302
770
532
111
– 511
– 123
993
– 383
1 Presentation adjusted in accordance with revised IAS 1.
2 Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the revised version of IAS 19, see note 7.
Deferred taxes on components of other comprehensive income are as follows:
in € million
2013
2012*
Before
tax
Deferred
taxes
After
tax
Before
tax
Deferred
taxes
After
tax
Remeasurement of the net defined benefit liability for pension plans
1,308
– 372
Available-for-sale securities
Financial instruments used for hedging purposes
Other comprehensive income for the period from
equity accounted investments
Exchange differences on translating foreign operations
Other comprehensive income
8
19
1,357
– 425
936
27
932
– 1,914
214
1,302
– 7
– 635
2,031
– 1
–
-779
– 8
– 635
1,252
111
– 123
– 410
538
– 45
– 437
– 29
–
27
– 1,376
169
865
82
– 123
– 383
* Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the revised version of IAS 19, see note 7.
The result from equity accounted investments is reported
in the Statement of Changes in Equity in the line item
“Exchange differences on translating foreign operations”
with a negative amount of € 10 million (2012: negative
amount of € 5 million) and in the line item “Financial in-
struments used for hedging purposes” with a positive
amount of € 2 million (2012: positive amount of € 87 mil-
lion).
122
BMW Group
Notes to the Group Financial Statements
Notes to the Balance Sheet
21 Analysis of changes in Group tangible, intangible and investment assets 2013
Acquisition and manufacturing cost
in € million
1. 1. 20131
Adjust-
ment
2
Translation
differences
Additions
Reclassi-
fications
Disposals
31. 12.
2013
1. 1. 20131
Adjust-
2
ment
Development costs
Goodwill
Other intangible assets
Intangible assets
Land, titles to land, buildings, including buildings on
third party land
Plant and machinery
Other facilities, factory and office equipment
Advance payments made and construction in progress
Property, plant and equipment
Leased products3
8,488
374
1,008
9,870
8,169
26,808
2,314
2,608
39,899
31,412
Investments accounted for using the equity method
514
Investments in non-consolidated subsidiaries
Participations
Non-current marketable securities
Other investments
205
571
–
776
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
– 46
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
– 6
– 6
– 124
– 211
– 55
– 37
– 427
1,744
–
473
2,217
485
2,202
178
1,605
4,470
– 734
13,192
–
– 1
–
–
– 1
364
66
6
–
72
–
–
–
–
224
975
15
– 1,214
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
1 Including mergers.
2 Amended for the effect of refining the accounting policy for leased products as described in note 6.
3 This line includes the amendments described in note 24.
4 Including assets under construction of € 2,569 million.
Analysis of changes in Group tangible, intangible and investment assets 2012
565
–
22
587
51
961
121
3
9,667
374
1,453
11,494
8,703
28,813
2,331
2,959
1,136
42,806
26,549
–
– 259
2,492
1,089
27,693
15,113
13,341
Property, plant and equipment
11,338
32,486
6,944
– 175
– 132
3,215
3,280
6,572
25,914
24,468
Leased products3
226
30
2
–
32
652
240
575
–
815
–
–
–
16
75
–
–
–
91
–
–
–
652
514
Investments accounted for using the equity method
Land, titles to land, buildings, including buildings on
4,502
third party land
5,705
Plant and machinery
530
Other facilities, factory and office equipment
2,604
Advance payments made and construction in progress
147
Investments in non-consolidated subsidiaries
401
Participations
–
Non-current marketable securities
548
Other investments
Depreciation and amortisation
Current
year
Changes
not effect-
ing net
income
Dis-
posals
31. 12.
2013
Carrying amount
31. 12.
2013
31. 12.
2012
4,662
–
–
583
5,315
6,179
5,207
Intangible assets
565
4,645
5,022
4,347
Development costs
–
18
5
665
369
788
369
Goodwill
491
Other intangible assets
Trans-
lation
differ-
ences
–
–
– 11
– 11
– 53
– 166
– 40
–
1,069
–
178
1,247
251
2,082
159
–
1,130
–
113
251
1,886
161
–
2,298
–
9
166
–
175
–
–
2
–
–
– 2
–
– 2
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
– 57
–
– 57
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
– 68
–
– 68
4,141
5
516
3,667
21,098
1,784
–
–
58
170
–
228
4,004
5
558
4,567
3,433
19,728
1,706
1
24,868
–
90
72
–
162
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Trans-
lation
differ-
ences
–
–
– 2
– 2
– 9
– 20
– 9
–
– 38
–
–
–
–
–
34
946
109
–
3,831
22,068
1,794
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
74
188
–
262
993
–
155
11
497
74
–
–
41
–
–
41
4,141
5
516
3,664
21,097
1,782
1
–
58
170
–
228
4,872
6,745
537
2,9594
166
387
–
553
4,502
5,705
530
2,6043
147
401
–
548
8,488
374
1,007
9,869
8,166
26,802
2,312
2,605
39,885
1,243
2
–
1,148
4,662
5,207
5,238
Intangible assets
4,347
4,388
Development costs
369
491
369
Goodwill
481
Other intangible assets
Land, titles to land, buildings, including buildings on
4,335
third party land
5,896
Plant and machinery
463
Other facilities, factory and office equipment
991
Advance payments made and construction in progress
582
26,544
13,341
11,685
Property, plant and equipment
11,883
31,412
6,960
– 10
4,239
4,245
6,944
24,468
23,112
Leased products2
125
117
–
–
117
514
205
571
–
776
514
302
Investments accounted for using the equity method
132
Investments in non-consolidated subsidiaries
429
Participations
–
Non-current marketable securities
561
Other investments
Acquisition and manufacturing cost
1. 1. 20121
Translation
differences
Additions
Reclassi-
fications
Disposals
31. 12.
2012
1. 1. 20121
Depreciation and amortisation
Current
Reclassi-
year
fications
Changes
not effect-
ing net
income
Dis-
posals
31. 12.
2012
Carrying amount
31. 12.
2012
31. 12.
2011
in € million
Development costs
Goodwill
Other intangible assets
Intangible assets
Land, titles to land, buildings, including buildings on
third party land
Plant and machinery
Other facilities, factory and office equipment
Advance payments made and construction in progress
Property, plant and equipment
8,393
374
1,040
9,807
7,776
25,625
2,170
992
36,563
–
–
– 3
– 3
– 26
– 24
– 11
– 8
– 69
1,089
–
123
1,212
366
1,311
218
2,133
4,028
74
407
21
– 504
– 2
– 1
– 13
13
–
–
13
–
–
3
994
–
156
3
1,150
24
517
86
8
635
Leased products2
30,073
– 74
13,297
Investments accounted for using the equity method
Investments in non-consolidated subsidiaries
Participations
Non-current marketable securities
Other investments
1 Including impact of first-time consolidations.
2 This line includes the amendments described in note 24.
3 Including assets under construction of € 2,205 million.
302
221
501
–
722
–
– 1
–
–
– 1
350
89
70
–
159
88 Group Financial StatementS
88 Income Statements
88 Statement of
Comprehensive Income
90 Balance Sheets
92 Cash Flow Statements
94 Group Statement of Changes in
Equity
96 Notes
96 Accounting Principles and
Policies
114 Notes to the Income Statement
121 Notes to the Statement
of Comprehensive Income
122 Notes to the Balance Sheet
145 Other Disclosures
161 Segment Information
123 Group Financial StatementS
Acquisition and manufacturing cost
Depreciation and amortisation
in € million
1. 1. 20131
Adjust-
2
ment
Translation
differences
Additions
Disposals
Reclassi-
fications
31. 12.
2013
1. 1. 20131
Adjust-
ment
2
4,141
5
516
–
–
–
4,662
–
3,667
21,098
1,784
–
–
–
–
–
Trans-
lation
differ-
ences
–
–
– 11
– 11
– 53
– 166
– 40
–
1,069
–
178
1,247
251
2,082
159
–
– 734
13,192
11,338
32,486
6,944
– 175
– 132
3,215
1,136
42,806
26,549
–
– 259
2,492
–
58
170
–
228
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
16
75
–
–
–
91
Development costs
Goodwill
Other intangible assets
Intangible assets
third party land
Plant and machinery
Land, titles to land, buildings, including buildings on
Other facilities, factory and office equipment
Advance payments made and construction in progress
Property, plant and equipment
Leased products3
Investments in non-consolidated subsidiaries
Participations
Non-current marketable securities
Other investments
1 Including mergers.
8,488
374
1,008
9,870
8,169
26,808
2,314
2,608
39,899
31,412
205
571
–
776
Investments accounted for using the equity method
514
2 Amended for the effect of refining the accounting policy for leased products as described in note 6.
3 This line includes the amendments described in note 24.
4 Including assets under construction of € 2,569 million.
in € million
Development costs
Goodwill
Other intangible assets
Intangible assets
third party land
Plant and machinery
Land, titles to land, buildings, including buildings on
Other facilities, factory and office equipment
Advance payments made and construction in progress
Property, plant and equipment
Investments accounted for using the equity method
Investments in non-consolidated subsidiaries
Participations
Non-current marketable securities
Other investments
1 Including impact of first-time consolidations.
2 This line includes the amendments described in note 24.
3 Including assets under construction of € 2,205 million.
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
– 46
–
–
–
–
–
8,393
374
1,040
9,807
7,776
25,625
2,170
992
36,563
302
221
501
–
722
–
–
– 6
– 6
– 124
– 211
– 55
– 37
– 427
–
– 1
–
–
– 1
–
–
– 3
– 3
– 26
– 24
– 11
– 8
– 69
–
– 1
–
–
– 1
1,744
–
473
2,217
485
2,202
178
1,605
4,470
364
66
6
–
72
1,089
–
123
1,212
366
1,311
218
2,133
4,028
350
89
70
–
159
– 1,214
–
–
–
–
224
975
15
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
3
– 504
74
407
21
– 2
– 1
– 13
13
–
–
13
565
–
22
587
51
961
121
3
226
30
2
–
32
994
–
156
24
517
86
8
635
125
117
–
–
117
9,667
374
1,453
11,494
8,703
28,813
2,331
2,959
652
240
575
–
815
8,488
374
1,007
9,869
8,166
26,802
2,312
2,605
39,885
514
205
571
–
776
3
1,150
Acquisition and manufacturing cost
1. 1. 20121
Translation
differences
Additions
Disposals
Reclassi-
fications
31. 12.
2012
1. 1. 20121
4,004
5
558
4,567
3,433
19,728
1,706
1
24,868
Trans-
lation
differ-
ences
–
–
– 2
– 2
– 9
– 20
– 9
–
– 38
251
1,886
161
–
2,298
Leased products2
30,073
– 74
13,297
11,883
31,412
6,960
– 10
4,239
–
90
72
–
162
–
–
–
–
–
–
9
166
–
175
Current
year
Changes
not effect-
ing net
income
Dis-
posals
31. 12.
2013
Carrying amount
31. 12.
2013
31. 12.
2012
–
–
–
565
4,645
5,022
4,347
Development costs
–
18
5
665
369
788
369
Goodwill
491
Other intangible assets
–
583
5,315
6,179
5,207
Intangible assets
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
– 57
–
– 57
34
946
109
–
3,831
22,068
1,794
–
4,872
6,745
537
2,9594
4,502
Land, titles to land, buildings, including buildings on
third party land
5,705
Plant and machinery
530
Other facilities, factory and office equipment
2,604
Advance payments made and construction in progress
1,089
27,693
15,113
13,341
Property, plant and equipment
3,280
6,572
25,914
24,468
Leased products3
–
–
–
–
–
–
74
188
–
262
652
514
Investments accounted for using the equity method
166
387
–
553
147
Investments in non-consolidated subsidiaries
401
Participations
–
Non-current marketable securities
548
Other investments
Depreciation and amortisation
Current
year
Reclassi-
fications
Changes
not effect-
ing net
income
Dis-
posals
31. 12.
2012
Carrying amount
31. 12.
2012
31. 12.
2011
1,130
–
113
–
–
2
–
–
–
993
–
155
4,141
5
516
4,347
4,388
Development costs
369
491
369
Goodwill
481
Other intangible assets
1,243
2
–
1,148
4,662
5,207
5,238
Intangible assets
–
–
– 2
–
– 2
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
– 68
–
– 68
11
497
74
–
3,664
21,097
1,782
1
4,502
5,705
530
2,6043
4,335
Land, titles to land, buildings, including buildings on
third party land
5,896
Plant and machinery
463
Other facilities, factory and office equipment
991
Advance payments made and construction in progress
582
26,544
13,341
11,685
Property, plant and equipment
4,245
6,944
24,468
23,112
Leased products2
–
41
–
–
41
–
58
170
–
228
514
302
Investments accounted for using the equity method
147
401
–
548
132
Investments in non-consolidated subsidiaries
429
Participations
–
Non-current marketable securities
561
Other investments
124
22
Intangible assets
Intangible assets mainly comprise capitalised develop-
ment costs on vehicle and engine projects as well as
subsidies for tool costs, licences, purchased development
projects, software and purchased customer bases. Amor-
tisation on intangible assets is presented in cost of sales,
selling expenses and administrative expenses.
Intangible assets amounting to € 43 million (2012: € 44 mil-
lion) are subject to restrictions on title.
As in the previous year, there was no requirement to
recognise impairment losses or reversals of impairment
losses on intangible assets in 2013.
In addition, intangible assets include a brand-name right
amounting to € 43 million (2012: € 44 million), goodwill
of € 33 million (2012: € 33 million) allocated to the Auto-
motive cash-generating unit (CGU) and goodwill of
€ 336 million (2012: € 336 million) allocated to the Finan-
cial Services CGU.
No borrowing costs were recognised as a cost compo-
nent of intangible assets during the year under report.
An analysis of changes in intangible assets is provided
in note 21.
23
Property, plant and equipment
No borrowing costs were recognised as a cost compo-
nent of property, plant and equipment during the year
under report.
88 Group Financial StatementS
88 Income Statements
88 Statement of
Comprehensive Income
90 Balance Sheets
92 Cash Flow Statements
94 Group Statement of Changes in
Equity
96 Notes
96 Accounting Principles and
Policies
114 Notes to the Income Statement
121 Notes to the Statement
of Comprehensive Income
122 Notes to the Balance Sheet
145 Other Disclosures
161 Segment Information
As in the previous year, there was no requirement to
recognise impairment losses in 2013.
A break-down of the different classes of property, plant
and equipment disclosed in the balance sheet and
changes during the year are shown in the analysis of
changes in Group tangible, intangible and investment
assets in note 21.
Property, plant and equipment include a total of € 42 mil-
lion (2012: € 46 million) relating to land and operational
buildings used by BMW AG, BMW Tokyo Corp., BMW
Osaka Corp., and BMW of North America LLC, for
which economic ownership is attributable to the BMW
Group due to the nature of the lease arrangements
(finance leases). The leases to which BMW AG is party,
with a carrying amount of € 37 million (2012: € 39 mil-
lion) run for periods up to 2028 at the latest and contain
price adjustment clauses as well as extension and pur-
chase options. The asset leased by BMW Tokyo Corp.
has a carrying amount of € 2 million (2012: € 3 million)
under a lease with a remaining term of 18 years. BMW
Osaka Corp. is party to finance leases running until
2022 for operational buildings with a carrying amount
of € 2 million at 31 December 2013 (2012: € 2 million).
The finance lease contract accounted for at the level of
BMW of North America LLC has a remaining term of
two years and includes a purchase and a renewal option
for the underlying asset which has a carrying amount
of € 1 million at the end of the reporting period (2012:
€ 1 million).
Minimum lease payments of the relevant leases are as
follows:
in € million
31. 12. 2013
31. 12. 2012
Total of future minimum lease payments
due within one year
due between one and five years
due later than five years
Interest portion of the future minimum lease payments
due within one year
due between one and five years
due later than five years
Present value of future minimum lease payments
due within one year
due between one and five years
due later than five years
14
13
44
71
3
7
13
23
11
6
31
48
5
23
52
80
3
8
17
28
2
15
35
52
125 Group Financial StatementS
24
Leased products
The BMW Group, as lessor, leases out its own products
and those of other manufacturers as part of its finan-
cial services business. Minimum lease payments of
€ 12,906 million (2012: € 12,797 million) from non-can-
cellable operating leases fall due as follows:
in € million
within one year
between one and five years
later than five years
Minimum lease payments
31. 12. 2013
31. 12. 2012
6,314
6,587
5
12,906
6,215
6,570
12
12,797
Contingent rents of € 171 million (2012: € 166 million),
based principally on the distance driven, were recog-
nised in income. Some of the agreements contain price
adjustment clauses as well as extension and purchase
options.
Based on data collated at local level for each individual
contract, the historical acquisition / manufacturing
costs of leased assets and historical depreciation
thereon were adjusted, without any impact on carry-
ing amounts.
Impairment losses recognised on leased products to-
talled € 139 million.
An analysis of changes in leased products is provided
in note 21.
25
Investments accounted for using the equity method
and other investments
Investments accounted for using the equity method
comprise the Group’s investments in the joint ventures
BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd., Shenyang, SGL
Automotive Carbon Fibers GmbH & Co. KG, Munich,
SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers Verwaltungs GmbH,
Munich, SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers LLC, Dover,
DE, DriveNow GmbH & Co. KG, Munich, and DriveNow
Verwaltungs GmbH, Munich.
The Group’s share of results of joint ventures and its
accumulated interest in investments accounted for using
the equity method are as follows:
in € million
31. 12. 2013
31. 12. 2012
Disclosures relating to the income statement
Income
Expenses
Profit
Disclosures relating to the balance sheet
Non-current assets
Current assets
Equity
Non-current liabilities
Current liabilities
Balance sheet total
4,531
– 4,133
398
3,516
– 3,245
271
1,426
1,389
951
169
1,695
2,815
1,018
991
663
117
1,229
2,009
Capital commitments to the joint ventures SGL Auto-
motive Carbon Fibers GmbH & Co. KG, Munich, and
SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers LLC, Dover, DE, at
the end of the reporting period totalled € 139 million
(2012: € 95 million).
Other investments relate to investments in non-con-
solidated subsidiaries, interests in associated companies
not accounted for using the equity method, participa-
tions and non-current marketable securities.
126
Additions to investments in non-consolidated sub-
sidiaries relate primarily to capital increases at the level
of BMW Milano S.r.l., Milan, BMW Retail Nederland
B.V., Haaglanden, and BMW i Ventures B.V., Rijswijk.
Impairment losses on participations – recognised with
income statement effect – related mainly to the invest-
ment in SGL Carbon SE, Wiesbaden, which was written
down on the basis of objective criteria.
Additions to participations relate primarily to the pur-
chase of available-for-sale marketable securities.
The impairment loss of € 16 million on investments in
non-consolidated subsidiaries relates mainly to invest-
ments in dealerships.
Disposals of investments in subsidiaries result primarily
from the deconsolidation of the Husqvarna Group.
A break-down of the different classes of other investments
disclosed in the balance sheet and changes during the
year are shown in the analysis of changes in Group tan-
gible, intangible and investment assets in note 21.
If the Group’s share of the at-equity result of BMW
Brilliance Automotive Ltd., Shenyang, were reported as
part of the Automotive segment’s EBIT, the EBIT mar-
gin would increase by 0.6 percentage points to 10.0 %.
26 Receivables from sales financing
Receivables from sales financing, totalling € 54,117 mil-
lion (2012: € 52,914 million), comprise € 40,841 million
(2012: € 40,650 million) for credit financing for retail
customers and dealers and € 13,276 million (2012:
€ 12,264 million) for finance leases. Finance leases are
analysed as follows:
88 Group Financial StatementS
88 Income Statements
88 Statement of
Comprehensive Income
90 Balance Sheets
92 Cash Flow Statements
94 Group Statement of Changes in
Equity
96 Notes
96 Accounting Principles and
Policies
114 Notes to the Income Statement
121 Notes to the Statement
of Comprehensive Income
122 Notes to the Balance Sheet
145 Other Disclosures
161 Segment Information
in € million
31. 12. 2013
31. 12. 2012
Gross investment in finance leases
due within one year
due between one and five years
due later than five years
Present value of future minimum lease payments
due within one year
due between one and five years
due later than five years
4,816
9,748
98
14,662
4,378
8,813
85
13,276
4,580
8,938
118
13,636
4,094
8,060
110
12,264
Unrealised interest income
1,386
1,372
Contingent rents recognised as income (generally
relating to the distance driven) amounted to € 3 million
(2012: € 3 million). Write-downs on finance leases
amounting to € 159 million (2012: € 149 million) were
measured and recognised on the basis of specific credit
risks. Non-guaranteed residual values that fall to the
benefit of the lessor amounted to € 120 million (2012:
€ 85 million).
Receivables from sales financing include € 32,616 mil-
lion (2012: € 32,309 million) with a remaining term of
more than one year.
Allowance for impairment and credit risk
in € million
Gross carrying amount
Allowance for impairment
Net carrying amount
31. 12. 2013
31. 12. 2012
55,697
– 1,580
54,117
54,593
– 1,679
52,914
127 Group Financial StatementS
Allowances for impairment on receivables from sales financing developed as follows during the year under report:
2013
in € million
Balance at 1 January
Allocated / reversed
Utilised
Exchange rate impact and other changes
Balance at 31 December
2012
in € million
Balance at 1 January*
Allocated / reversed
Utilised
Exchange rate impact and other changes
Balance at 31 December
Allowance for impairment recognised on a
group basis
specific item basis
1,268
194
– 302
– 61
1,099
411
104
– 15
– 19
481
Allowance for impairment recognised on a
group basis
specific item basis
1,355
298
– 314
– 71
1,268
262
113
– 21
57
411
Total
1,679
298
– 317
– 80
1,580
Total
1,617
411
– 335
– 14
1,679
* Including entities consolidated for the first time during the financial year.
At the end of the reporting period, impairment allow-
ances of € 481 million (2012: € 411 million) were recog-
nised on a group basis on gross receivables from sales
financing totalling € 30,155 million (2012: € 30,813 mil-
lion). Impairment allowances of € 1,099 million (2012:
€ 1,268 million) were recognised at 31 December 2013
on a specific item basis on gross receivables from sales
financing totalling € 12,211 million (2012: € 11,149 mil-
lion).
Receivables from sales financing which were not over-
due at the end of the reporting period amounted to
€ 13,331 million (2012: € 12,631 million). No impairment
losses were recognised for these balances.
The estimated fair value of collateral received for re-
ceivables on which impairment losses were recognised
totalled € 23,689 million (2012: € 21,649 million) at the
end of the reporting period. This collateral related pri-
marily to vehicles. The carrying amount of assets held
as collateral and taken back as a result of payment de-
fault amounted to € 30 million (2012: € 37 million).
27 Financial assets
Financial assets comprise:
in € million
Derivative instruments
Marketable securities and investment funds
Loans to third parties
Credit card receivables
Other
Financial assets
thereof non-current
thereof current
31. 12. 2013
31. 12. 2012
4,013
3,060
32
222
825
8,152
2,593
5,559
2,992
2,655
44
234
835
6,760
2,148
4,612
The increase in derivative instruments was primarily
attributable to positive market price developments of
currency derivatives.
The rise in marketable securities and investment funds
mainly reflects an increase in the BMW Group’s strategic
liquidity reserve.
128
The amount by which the value of the investment funds
exceeds obligations for part-time working arrange-
ments (€ 44 million; 2012: € 57 million) is reported under
“Other financial assets”. Investment funds are held to
secure these obligations. These funds are managed by
BMW Trust e. V., Munich, as part of a Contractual Trust
Arrangement (CTA) and are therefore netted against
the corresponding settlement arrears for pre-retirement
part-time work arrangements.
Marketable securities and investment funds relate to
available-for-sale financial assets and comprise:
in € million
Stocks
Fixed income securities
Other debt securities
Marketable securities and investment funds
The contracted maturities of debt securities are as follows:
in € million
Fixed income securities
due within three months
due later than three months
Other debt securities
due within three months
due later than three months
Debt securities
Allowance for impairment and credit risk
Receivables relating to credit card business comprise the following:
in € million
Gross carrying amount
Allowance for impairment
Net carrying amount
88 Group Financial StatementS
88 Income Statements
88 Statement of
Comprehensive Income
90 Balance Sheets
92 Cash Flow Statements
94 Group Statement of Changes in
Equity
96 Notes
96 Accounting Principles and
Policies
114 Notes to the Income Statement
121 Notes to the Statement
of Comprehensive Income
122 Notes to the Balance Sheet
145 Other Disclosures
161 Segment Information
31. 12. 2013
31. 12. 2012
87
2,551
422
3,060
52
2,566
37
2,655
31. 12. 2013
31. 12. 2012
73
2,478
422
–
2,973
161
2,405
37
–
2,603
31. 12. 2013
31. 12. 2012
231
– 9
222
247
– 13
234
Allowances for impairment losses on receivables relating to credit card business developed as follows during the year
under report:
2013
in € million
Balance at 1 January
Allocated / reversed
Utilised
Exchange rate impact and other changes
Balance at 31 December
2012
in € million
Balance at 1 January
Allocated / reversed
Utilised
Exchange rate impact and other changes
Balance at 31 December
Allowance for impairment recognised on a
group basis
specific item basis
13
6
– 10
–
9
–
–
–
–
–
Allowance for impairment recognised on a
group basis
specific item basis
18
8
– 13
–
13
–
–
–
–
–
Total
13
6
– 10
–
9
Total
18
8
– 13
–
13
129 Group Financial StatementS
28
Income tax assets
Income tax assets totalling € 1,151 million (2012:
€ 966 million) include claims amounting to € 530 mil-
lion (2012: € 638 million) which are expected to be
settled after more than twelve months. Some of the
claims may be settled earlier than this depending on
the timing of proceedings.
29 Other assets
Other assets comprise:
in € million
Other taxes
Receivables from subsidiaries
Receivables from other companies in which an investment is held
Prepayments
Collateral receivables
Sundry other assets
Other assets
thereof non-current
thereof current
31. 12. 2013
31. 12. 2012*
867
779
999
1,074
706
794
5,219
954
4,265
796
738
676
1,043
555
659
4,467
803
3,664
Receivables from subsidiaries include trade receivables
of € 102 million (2012: € 189 million) and financial re-
ceivables of € 677 million (2012: € 549 million). They in-
clude € 253 million (2012: € 178 million) with a remaining
term of more than one year.
Receivables from other companies in which an invest-
ment is held include € 911 million (2012: € 608 million)
due within one year.
Prepayments of € 1,074 million (2012*: € 1,043 million) re-
late mainly to prepaid interest, insurance premiums and
commission paid to dealers. Prepayments of € 565 million
(2012*: € 588 million) have a maturity of less than one year.
Collateral receivables comprise mainly customary collat-
eral (banking deposits) arising on the sale of receivables.
* Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the revised version of IAS 19,
see note 7.
30
Inventories
Inventories comprise the following:
in € million
31. 12. 2013
31. 12. 2012
Raw materials and supplies
Work in progress, unbilled contracts
Finished goods and goods for resale
Inventories
843
850
7,892
9,585
786
827
8,112
9,725
At 31 December 2013, inventories measured at their
net realisable value amounted to € 592 million (2012:
€ 639 million) and are included in total inventories of
€ 9,585 million (2012: € 9,725 million). Write-downs
to net realisable value amounting to € 28 million (2012:
€ 21 million) were recognised in 2013. Reversals of write-
downs in the year under report amounted to € 4 million
(2012: € – million).
130
31
Trade receivables
Trade receivables amounting in total to € 2,449 million (2012: € 2,543 million) include € 47 million due later than one
year (2012: € 46 million).
Allowance for impairment and credit risk
in € million
Gross carrying amount
Allowance for impairment
Net carrying amount
31. 12. 2013
31. 12. 2012
2,555
– 106
2,449
2,654
– 111
2,543
Allowances on trade receivables developed as following during the year under report:
2013
in € million
Balance at 1 January
Allocated / reversed
Utilised
Exchange rate impact and other changes
Balance at 31 December
2012
in € million
Balance at 1 January*
Allocated / reversed
Utilised
Exchange rate impact and other changes
Balance at 31 December
* Including entities consolidated for the first time during the financial year.
88 Group Financial StatementS
88 Income Statements
88 Statement of
Comprehensive Income
90 Balance Sheets
92 Cash Flow Statements
94 Group Statement of Changes in
Equity
96 Notes
96 Accounting Principles and
Policies
114 Notes to the Income Statement
121 Notes to the Statement
of Comprehensive Income
122 Notes to the Balance Sheet
145 Other Disclosures
161 Segment Information
Allowance for impairment recognised on a
group basis
specific item basis
105
2
– 8
– 2
97
6
4
–
– 1
9
Allowance for impairment recognised on a
group basis
specific item basis
95
20
– 6
– 4
105
7
1
– 2
–
6
Total
111
6
– 8
– 3
106
Total
102
21
– 8
– 4
111
Some trade receivables were overdue for which an impairment loss was not recognised. Overdue balances are
analysed into the following time windows:
in € million
1 – 30 days overdue
31 – 60 days overdue
61 – 90 days overdue
91 – 120 days overdue
More than 120 days overdue
31. 12. 2013
31. 12. 2012
80
30
8
13
17
148
139
55
22
15
16
247
Receivables that are overdue by between one and
30 days do not normally result in bad debt losses since
the overdue nature of the receivables is primarily at-
tributable to the timing of receipts around the month-
end. In the case of trade receivables, collateral is
generally held in the form of vehicle documents and
bank guarantees so that the risk of bad debt loss is
extremely low.
32
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents of € 7,664 million (2012: € 8,370 million) comprise cash on hand and at bank, all with an
original term of up to three months.
131 Group Financial StatementS
33
Assets held for sale and liabilities in conjunction
with assets held for sale
In the financial year 2012 the Board of Management of
BMW AG decided to realign the strategic direction of
the Motorcycles segment in view of the changing nature
of motorcycle markets, demographic developments and
stricter environmental requirements. The BMW Group
intends to broaden its product range, in particular in
the fields of urban mobility and e-mobility, in order to
open up future growth opportunities. In line with the
decision to focus on the BMW Motorrad brand, and
considering the declining size of the relevant markets, it
was considered a sensible move to sell the Husqvarna
Motorcycles brand.
In December 2012, BMW Group, Munich, and Pierer
Industrie AG, Wels, reached agreement with regard
to the sale of Husqvarna Motorcycles S.r.l., Cassinetta
di Biandronno, and Husqvarna Motorcycles NA LLC,
Wilmington, DE, to Pierer Industrie AG, Wels. Follow-
ing approval of the transaction by the Austrian Merger
Control Authorities, the Husqvarna Group was sold
on 6 March 2013 and is therefore no longer included in
the Group reporting entity. A gain of € 4.8 million aris-
ing on deconsolidation of the Husqvarna Group was
recognised for the Motorcycles segment in the first quar-
ter of 2013 (included in Other operating income).
34 Equity
Number of shares issued
Preferred stock
Common stock
2013
2012
2013
2012
Shares issued / in circulation at 1 January
53,994,217
53,571,372
601,995,196
601,995,196
Shares issued in conjunction with Employee Share Scheme
266,152
422,905
Less: shares repurchased and re-issued
582
60
–
–
–
–
Shares issued / in circulation at 31 December
54,259,787
53,994,217
601,995,196
601,995,196
At 31 December 2013 common stock issued by BMW AG
was divided, as at the end of the previous year, into
601,995,196 shares of common stock with a par-value of
€ 1. Preferred stock issued by BMW AG was divided into
54,259,787 shares (2012: 53,994,217 shares) with a par-
value of € 1. Unlike the common stock, no voting rights
are attached to the preferred stock. All of the Compa-
ny’s stock is issued to bearer. Preferred stock bears an
additional dividend of € 0.02 per share.
In 2013, a total of 266,152 shares of preferred stock
was sold to employees at a reduced price of € 43.79 per
share in conjunction with the Company’s Employee
Share Scheme. These shares are entitled to receive
dividends with effect from the financial year 2014.
582 shares of preferred stock were bought back via the
stock exchange in conjunction with the Company’s
Employee Share Scheme.
Further information on share-based remuneration is pro-
vided in note 19.
Issued share capital increased by € 0.3 million as a result
of the issue to employees of 265,570 shares of non-voting
preferred stock. The Authorised Capital of BMW AG
amounted to € 2.9 million at the end of the reporting
period. The Company is authorised to issue shares of
non-voting preferred stock amounting to nominal
€ 5.0 million prior to 13 May 2014. The share premium
of € 16.5 million arising on the share capital increase
was transferred to capital reserves.
Capital reserves
Capital reserves include premiums arising from the
issue of shares and totalled € 1,990 million (2012:
€ 1,973 million). The change related to the share capital
increase in conjunction with the issue of shares of pre-
ferred stock to employees.
Revenue reserves
Revenue reserves comprise the post-acquisition and
non-distributed earnings of consolidated companies. In
addition, remeasurements of the net defined benefit
liability for pension plans are also presented in revenue
reserves along with positive and negative goodwill aris-
ing on the consoli dation of Group companies prior to
31 December 1994. In previous years, revenue reserves
were reported in the Consolidated Statement of Changes
in Equity separately for pension obligations and for other
revenue reserves.
132
Revenue reserves increased during the financial year
2013 to € 33,167 million. The opening balance of reve-
nue reserves increased as of 1 January 2013 by € 204 mil-
lion as a result of the adoption of revised IAS 19*.
They were increased by the amount of the net profit at-
tributable to shareholders of BMW AG amounting to
€ 5,314 million (2012*: € 5,085 million) and reduced by
the payment of the dividend for 2012 amounting
to € 1,640 million (2011: € 1,508 million). Revenue re-
serves also increased by € 936 million (2012*: reduced
by € 1,376 million) as a result of remeasurements of the
net defined benefit liability for pension plans (net of
deferred tax recognised directly in equity).
The unappropriated profit of BMW AG at 31 December
2013 amounts to € 1,707 million and will be proposed
to the Annual General Meeting for distribution. This
amount includes € 141 million relating to preferred stock.
The amount proposed for distribution represents an
amount of € 2.62 per share of preferred stock and € 2.60
per share of common stock. The proposed distribution
must be authorised by the shareholders at the Annual
General Meeting of BMW AG. It is therefore not recog-
nised as a liability in the Group Financial Statements.
Accumulated other equity
Accumulated other equity comprises all amounts recog-
nised directly in equity resulting from the translation of
the financial statements of foreign subsidiaries, the effects
of recognising changes in the fair value of derivative
financial instruments and marketable securities directly
in equity and the related deferred taxes recognised di-
rectly in equity.
minority interest of € 26 million in the results for the
year (2012: € 26 million).
Capital management disclosures
The BMW Group’s objectives when managing capital
are to safeguard the Group’s ability to continue as a
going concern in the long-term and to provide an ade-
quate return to shareholders.
The BMW Group manages the capital structure and
makes adjustments to it in the light of changes in
economic conditions and the risk profile of the under-
lying assets.
The BMW Group is not subject to any external mini-
mum equity capital requirements. Within the Finan-
cial Services segment, however, there are a num-
ber of individual entities which are subject to equity
capital requirements set by regulatory banking
agencies.
In order to manage its capital structure, the BMW Group
uses various instruments including the amount of divi-
dends paid to shareholders and share buy-backs.
Moreover, the BMW Group pro-actively manages debt
capital, determining levels of debt capital transactions
with a target debt structure in mind. An important
aspect of the selection of financial instruments is the
objective to achieve matching maturities for the Group’s
financing requirements. In order to reduce non-system-
atic risk, the BMW Group uses a variety of financial
instruments available on the world’s capital markets to
achieve optimal diversification.
Minority interests
Equity attributable to minority interests amounted to
€ 188 million (2012: € 107 million). This includes a
The capital structure at the end of the reporting period
was as follows:
in € million
31. 12. 2013
31. 12. 2012*
Equity attributable to shareholders of BMW AG
Proportion of total capital
Non-current financial liabilities
Current financial liabilities
Total financial liabilities
Proportion of total capital
Total capital
* Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the revised version of IAS 19, see note 7.
35,455
33.5 %
39,450
30,854
70,304
66.5 %
30,499
30.5 %
39,095
30,412
69,507
69.5 %
105,759
100,006
88 Group Financial StatementS
88 Income Statements
88 Statement of
Comprehensive Income
90 Balance Sheets
92 Cash Flow Statements
94 Group Statement of Changes in
Equity
96 Notes
96 Accounting Principles and
Policies
114 Notes to the Income Statement
121 Notes to the Statement
of Comprehensive Income
122 Notes to the Balance Sheet
145 Other Disclosures
161 Segment Information
133 Group Financial StatementS
Equity attributable to shareholders of BMW AG in-
creased during the financial year by 3.0 percentage
points, mainly owing to the high net profit recorded
for the year.
In December 2013 the rating agency Standard & Poor’s
raised BMW AG’s long-term rating by one notch from
A to A+ with stable outlook. This means that BMW AG
continues to enjoy the best ratings of all European car
manufacturers.
The improved rating and outlook reflects the financial
strength of the BMW Group.
Company rating
Non-current financial liabilities
Current financial liabilities
Outlook
Moody’s
Standard & Poor’s
A2
P-1
stable
A +
A-1
stable
With their current long-term ratings of A+ (Standard &
Poor’s) and A2 (Moody’s), the agencies continue to
confirm BMW AG’s robust creditworthiness for debt
with a term of more than one year. BMW AG’s credit-
worthiness for short-term debt is also classified by the
rating agencies as very good, thus enabling it to obtain
refinancing funds on competitive conditions.
35
Pension provisions
Pension provisions are recognised as a result of com-
mitments to pay future vested pension benefits and
current pensions to present and former employees of
the BMW Group and their dependants. Depending on
the legal, economic and tax circumstances prevailing
in each country, various pension plans are used, based
generally on the length of service, salary and remu-
neration structure of the employees involved. Due to
similarity of nature, the obligations of BMW Group
companies in the USA and of BMW (South Africa)
(Pty) Ltd., Pretoria, for post-retirement medical care
are also accounted for as pension provisions in ac-
cordance with IAS 19.
Post-retirement benefit plans are classified as either
defined contribution or defined benefit plans. Under
defined contribution plans an enterprise pays fixed con-
tributions into a separate entity or fund and does not
assume any other obligations. The total pension expense
for defined contribution plans of the BMW Group
amounted to € 51 million (2012: € 47 million). Employer
contributions paid to state pension insurance schemes
totalled € 470 million (2012: € 444 million).
Under defined benefit plans the enterprise is required to
pay the benefits granted to present and past employees.
Defined benefit plans may be funded or unfunded, the
latter sometimes covered by accounting provisions. Pen-
sion commitments in Germany are mostly covered by
assets contributed to BMW Trust e. V. (CTA). The main
other countries with funded plans were the UK, the USA,
Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium, South Africa,
Japan and Norway.
In the case of externally funded plans, the defined bene-
fit obligation is offset against plan assets measured at
their fair value. Where the plan assets exceed the pension
obligations and the BMW Group has a right of reim-
bursement or a right to reduce future contributions, it
reports an asset (within “Other financial assets”) at
an amount equivalent to the present value of the future
economic benefits attached to the plan assets. If the
plan is externally funded, a liability is recognised under
pension provisions where the benefit obligation ex-
ceeds fund assets.
Remeasurements of the net liability arise from changes
in the present value of the defined benefit obligation,
the fair value of the plan assets or the asset ceiling. Rea-
sons for remeasurements include changes in financial
and demographic assumptions as well as changes in the
detailed composition of beneficiaries. Remeasurements
are recognised immediately in “Other comprehensive
income” and hence directly in equity (within revenue
reserves).
134
Past service cost arises where a BMW Group company
introduces a defined benefit plan or changes the bene-
fits payable under an existing plan. These costs are
recognised immediately in the income statement. Simi-
larly, gains and losses arising on the settlement of a
defined benefit plan are recognised immediately in the
income statement.
The defined benefit obligation is calculated on an actu-
arial basis. The actuarial computation requires the use
of estimates and assumptions, which depend on the
economic situation in each particular country. The most
important assumptions applied by the BMW Group are
shown below. The following weighted average values
have been used for Germany, the United Kingdom and
other countries:
31 December
in %
Discount rate
Pension level trend
Germany
2013
2012
United Kingdom
2013
2012
Other
2013
2012
3.50
2.00
3.00
2.18
4.40
3.32
4.25
2.31
4.46
0.05
3.82
0.09
The following mortality tables are applied in countries, in which the BMW Group has significant defined benefit plans:
Germany
Mortality Table 2005 G issued by Prof. K. Heubeck (with invalidity rates reduced by 50 %)
United Kingdom S1PA tables weighted accordingly, and S1NA tables minus 2 years, both with a minimum long term annual improvement allowance
USA
RP2000 Mortality Table Projected with Scale AA
In Germany, the so-called “pension entitlement trend”
(Fest betragstrend) also represents a significant actuar-
ial assumption for the purposes of determining bene-
fits payable at retirement and was left unchanged at
2.0 %. The salary level trend is a less sensitive assump-
tion within the BMW Group. The calculation of the
pension level trend was reviewed in conjunction with
the application of the revised IAS 19 and brought onto a
standardised footing worldwide. In this context, the
assumption applied in the UK now also takes account
of restrictions due to caps and floors. For the purposes
of calculating the average rate, countries with pension
payments not linked to inflation or with one-off pay-
ments are also now included. The assumptions applied
in the previous year were adjusted accordingly.
Based on the measurement principles contained in
IAS 19, the following balance sheet carrying amounts
apply to the Group’s pension plans:
31 December
in € million
Germany
2013
2012
United Kingdom
2012 *
2013
Other
Total
2013
2012 *
2013
2012 *
Present value of defined benefit obligations
7,400
7,974
7,409
7,137
Fair value of plan assets
6,749
6,064
6,076
5,782
Effect of limiting net defined benefit asset to asset ceiling
–
–
–
–
Carrying amounts at 31 December
651
1,910
1,333
1,355
thereof pension provision
thereof assets
652
– 1
1,910
1,333
1,355
–
–
–
* Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the revised version of IAS 19, see note 7.
949
636
4
317
318
– 1
1,144 15,758
16,255
601 13,461
12,447
4
4
4
547
2,301
3,812
548
2,303
3,813
– 1
– 2
– 1
88 Group Financial StatementS
88 Income Statements
88 Statement of
Comprehensive Income
90 Balance Sheets
92 Cash Flow Statements
94 Group Statement of Changes in
Equity
96 Notes
96 Accounting Principles and
Policies
114 Notes to the Income Statement
121 Notes to the Statement
of Comprehensive Income
122 Notes to the Balance Sheet
145 Other Disclosures
161 Segment Information
135 Group Financial StatementS
The decrease in defined benefit obligations results mainly
from the change in the discount rate used for the actu-
arial calculations in Germany and the USA. In the UK,
the positive impact arising from using a higher discount
rate was more than offset by the negative impact of
higher expected inflation levels. The maximum future
economic benefits relating to the asset ceiling will be
available in the form of reimbursements.
The provision for pension-like obligations for post-em-
ployment medical care in the USA and South Africa
amounts to € 45 million (2012*: € 113 million) and is
determined on a similar basis to the measurement of
pension obligations in accordance with IAS 19. The
medical care plan for pensioners in the USA was
amended in 2013. Instead of taking over costs, the US
entities will in future pay a subsidy, which the plan par-
ticipants can use to acquire supplementary insurance
coverage from external providers. As a consequence,
cost increases no longer have a direct impact on the ob-
ligation. In the case of South Africa, however, it was
assumed that costs would increase in the long term by
8.1 % (2012: 7.5 %) p. a. Income arising in connection
with obligations for post-employment medical care to-
talled € 40 million in the year under report (2012*: ex-
pense of € 12 million).
Numerous defined benefit plans are in place through-
out the BMW Group, the most significant of which are
described below.
* Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the revised version of
IAS 19, see note 7.
Germany
Both employer- and employee-funded benefit plans are
in place in Germany. Benefits paid in conjunction with
these plans comprise old-age retirement pensions as
well as invalidity and surviving dependants’ benefits.
The Deferred Remuneration Retirement Plan is an em-
ployee-financed defined contribution plan with a mini-
mum rate of return. The fact that the plan involves a
minimum rate of return means that it is classified as a
defined benefit plan. Employees have the option to
waive payment of certain remuneration components in
return for a future benefit. Any employer social security
contributions saved are credited in the following year
to the individual’s benefits account. The converted remu-
neration components and the social security contribu-
tions saved are invested on capital markets. When the
benefit falls due, it is paid on the basis of the higher of
the value of the depot account or a guaranteed minimum
amount.
Defined benefit obligations also remain in Germany, for
which benefits are determined either by multiplying
a fixed amount by the number of years of service or on
the basis of an employee’s final salary. The defined
benefit plans have been closed to new entrants. With ef-
fect from 1 January 2014, new employees receive a de-
fined contribution entitlement with minimum rate of
return.
The assets of the German pension plans are adminis-
tered by BMW Trust e. V. (German registered association)
in accordance with a CTA. The representative bodies
of BMW Trust e. V. are the Board of Directors and the
Members’ General Meeting. BMW Trust e. V. currently
has seven members and three Board of Directors mem-
bers elected by the Members’ General Meeting. The
Board of Directors is responsible for BMW Trust e. V.’s
investments, drawing up and deciding on investment
guidelines as well as monitoring compliance with those
guidelines. The members of the association can be em-
ployees, senior executives and members of the Board of
Directors. An ordinary Members’ General Meeting takes
place once every calendar year, and deals with a range of
matters, including receiving and approving the associa-
tion’s annual report, ratifying the activities of the Board
of Directors and adopting changes to the association’s
statutes.
United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom, the BMW Group has defined
benefit plans, which are primarily employer-funded
combined with employee-funded components based on
the conversion of employee remuneration. These plans
are subject to statutory minimum recovery requirements.
Benefits paid in conjunction with these plans comprise
old-age retirement pensions as well as invalidity and
surviving dependants’ benefits. These defined benefit
plans have been closed to new entrants, who, with
effect from 1 January 2014, will be covered by a defined
contribution plan.
The pension plans are administered by BMW Pension
Trustees Limited and BMW (UK) Trustees Limited, both
trustee companies which act independently of the
BMW Group. BMW (UK) Trustees Limited is represented
by 14 trustees and BMW Pension Trustees Limited by
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five trustees. A minimum of one third of the trustees
must be elected by plan participants. The trustees rep-
resent the interests of plan participants and decide on
investment strategies and plan amendments. Recovery
contributions to the funds are determined in agreement
with the BMW Group.
USA
The BMW Group’s defined benefit plans in the USA are
primarily employer-funded and include final salary
pension plans and a post-retirement medical care plan.
Benefits paid in conjunction with these plans comprise
old-age retirement pensions, early retirement benefits,
surviving dependants’ benefits as well as post-retire-
ment medical care benefits.
Statutory minimum funding requirements apply to the
final salary pension plans. Plan participants are repre-
sented by a committee consisting of six members, which
is authorised to take all decisions pertaining to the rele-
vant pension plan, including plan structure, invest-
ments and selection of investment managers as well as
regular and recovery contributions to the plan. The
committee members are nominated by the management
of the relevant participating US entities. Plan committees
act in a fiduciary capacity and are subject to statutory
framework conditions.
The change in the net defined benefit liability for pen-
sion plans* can be derived as follows:
* Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the revised version of IAS 19,
see note 7.
in € million
Defined benefit
obligation
Plan assets
Total
Limitation of
the net defined
benefit asset to
the asset ceiling
Net defined
benefit liability
1 January 2013
16,255
– 12,447
3,808
Expense / income
Current service cost
Interest expense (+) / income (–)
Past service cost
Gains (–) or losses (+) arising from settlements
Remeasurements
Gains (–) or losses (+) on plan assets, excluding
amounts included in interest income
Gains (–) or losses (+) arising from changes in
demographic assumptions
Gains (–) or losses (+) arising from changes in
financial assumptions
Changes in the limitation of the net defined benefit
asset to the asset ceiling
Gains (–) or losses (+) arising from
experience adjustments
Transfers to fund
Employee contributions
Pensions and other benefits paid
Translation differences and other changes
31 December 2013
thereof pension provision
thereof assets
362
565
– 53
2
–
4
– 818
–
34
–
64
– 460
– 197
15,758
–
– 438
–
–
362
127
– 53
2
– 481
– 481
–
–
–
–
– 509
– 64
324
154
– 13,461
4
– 818
–
34
– 509
–
– 136
– 43
2,297
4
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
1
–
–
–
–
– 1
4
3,812
362
127
– 53
2
– 481
4
– 818
1
34
– 509
–
– 136
– 44
2,301
2,303
– 2
88 Group Financial StatementS
88 Income Statements
88 Statement of
Comprehensive Income
90 Balance Sheets
92 Cash Flow Statements
94 Group Statement of Changes in
Equity
96 Notes
96 Accounting Principles and
Policies
114 Notes to the Income Statement
121 Notes to the Statement
of Comprehensive Income
122 Notes to the Balance Sheet
145 Other Disclosures
161 Segment Information
137 Group Financial StatementS
in € million
Defined benefit
obligation
Plan assets
Total
Limitation of
the net defined
benefit asset to
the asset ceiling
Net defined
benefit liability
1 January 2012
Effect of first-time consolidation
Expense / income
Current service cost
Interest expense (+) / income (–)
Past service cost
Gains (–) or losses (+) arising from settlements
Remeasurements
Gains (–) or losses (+) on plan assets, excluding
amounts included in interest income
Gains (–) or losses (+) arising from changes in
demographic assumptions
Gains (–) or losses (+) arising from changes in
financial assumptions
Changes in the limitation of the net defined benefit
asset to the asset ceiling
Gains (–) or losses (+) arising from
experience adjustments
Transfers to fund
Employee contributions
Pensions and other benefits paid
Translation differences and other changes
31 December 2012
thereof pension provision
thereof assets
13,030
– 11,038
2
–
1,992
2
253
618
– 3
– 1
–
128
2,712
–
– 278
–
60
– 434
168
16,255
–
– 528
–
–
253
90
– 3
– 1
– 671
– 671
–
–
–
–
– 313
– 60
320
– 157
– 12,447
128
2,712
–
– 278
– 313
–
– 114
11
3,808
3
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
2
–
–
–
–
– 1
4
1,995
2
253
90
– 3
– 1
– 671
128
2,712
2
– 278
– 313
–
– 114
10
3,812
3,813
– 1
Net interest expense on the net defined benefit liability
is presented within the financial result. All other com-
ponents of pension expense are presented in the income
statement under costs by function.
Remeasurements on the obligations side gave rise to a
negative amount of € 780 million (2012: positive amount
of € 2,562 million) and related mainly to the higher dis-
count rates used in Germany and the USA.
The level of the pension obligations differs depending
on the pension system applicable in each country.
Since the state pension system in the UK only provides
a low fixed amount benefit, old-age retirement bene-
fits are largely organised in the form of company pen-
sions on the one hand and arrangements financed
by the in dividual on the other. The pension benefits
in the UK therefore contain contributions made by the
employee.
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The net defined benefit liability for pension plans in Germany, the UK and other countries changed as follows:
Germany
in € million
1 January
Expense / income
Remeasurements
Payments to external funds
Employee contributions
Payments on account and pension payments
Other changes
31 December
United Kingdom
in € million
1 January
Expense / income
Remeasurements
Payments to external funds
Employee contributions
Payments on account and pension payments
Translation differences and other changes
Defined benefit obligation
Plan assets
Net liability
2013
2012
2013
2012
2013
2012
7,974
5,618
– 6,064
– 5,178
483
414
– 946
2,046
–
42
–
39
– 154
– 143
1
–
– 183
– 174
– 301
– 42
15
–
– 247
– 466
– 153
– 39
19
–
7,400
7,974
– 6,749
– 6,064
1,910
300
– 1,120
– 301
–
440
167
1,580
– 153
–
– 139
– 124
1
–
651
1,910
Defined benefit obligation
2012 *
2013
Plan assets
2013
2012
Net liability
2013
2012 *
7,137
6,499
– 5,782
– 5,376
1,355
1,123
345
330
–
18
368
346
–
17
– 261
– 269
– 160
176
– 233
– 260
– 305
– 135
– 18
269
128
– 170
– 93
– 17
280
– 146
112
25
108
176
– 135
– 93
–
8
– 32
–
11
30
88 Group Financial StatementS
88 Income Statements
88 Statement of
Comprehensive Income
90 Balance Sheets
92 Cash Flow Statements
94 Group Statement of Changes in
Equity
96 Notes
96 Accounting Principles and
31 December
7,409
7,137
– 6,076
– 5,782
1,333
1,355
Policies
114 Notes to the Income Statement
121 Notes to the Statement
of Comprehensive Income
122 Notes to the Balance Sheet
145 Other Disclosures
161 Segment Information
* Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the revised version of IAS 19, see note 7.
Other
in € million
1 January
Effect of first-time consolidation
Expense / income
Remeasurements
Payments to external funds
Employee contributions
Payments on account and pension payments
Translation differences and other changes
Defined benefit
obligation
Plan assets
Effect of limiting the
net defined benefit
asset to the asset ceiling
Net liability
2013
2012 *
2013
2012 *
2013
2012
2013
2012 *
1,144
–
48
– 164
–
4
– 45
– 38
913
2
85
170
–
4
– 22
– 8
– 601
– 484
–
– 22
– 2
– 73
– 4
40
26
–
– 21
– 35
– 67
– 4
21
– 11
4
–
–
1
–
–
–
3
–
–
2
–
–
–
– 1
4
– 1
4
547
–
26
– 165
– 73
–
– 5
– 13
317
432
2
64
137
– 67
–
– 1
– 20
547
31 December
949
1.144
– 636
– 601
* Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the revised version of IAS 19, see note 7.
Depending on the cash flow profile and risk structure
of the pension obligations involved, pension plan
assets are invested in various investment classes. In
accordance with the requirements of revised IAS 19,
new investment classes were included in the break-
down of plan assets.
139 Group Financial StatementS
Plan assets in Germany, the UK and other countries comprised the following:
Components of plan assets
in € million
2013
2012
2013
2012
2013
2012 *
2013
2012 *
Germany
United Kingdom
Other
Total
Equity instruments
Debt instruments
thereof investment grade
thereof non-investment grade
Real estate
Money market funds
Absolute return funds
Other
1,718
4,143
2,987
1,156
–
89
–
–
1,462
3,905
3,030
875
–
65
–
–
1,030
3,333
3,160
173
3
113
21
26
1,055
3,079
2,901
178
3
191
21
19
133
263
243
20
19
43
–
1
137
251
231
20
6
37
–
2
2,881
7,739
6,390
1,349
22
245
21
27
2,654
7,235
6,162
1,073
9
293
21
21
Total with quoted market price
5,950
5,432
4,526
4,368
459
433
10,935
10,233
Debt instruments
thereof investment grade
thereof non-investment grade
Real estate
Cash and cash equivalents
Absolute return funds
Other
Total without quoted market price
177
177
–
99
1
361
161
799
170
170
–
87
18
232
125
632
310
136
174
570
–
454
216
423
383
40
550
3
369
69
1,550
1,414
31 December
6,749
6,064
6,076
5,782
* Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the revised version of IAS 19, see note 7.
12
9
3
64
1
–
100
177
636
19
3
16
58
–
–
91
168
601
499
322
177
733
2
815
477
612
556
56
695
21
601
285
2,526
2,214
13,461
12,447
Employer contributions to plan assets are expected to
amount to € 415 million in the coming year. Plan assets
of the BMW Group include own transferable financial
instruments amounting to € 4 million (2012: € 2 million).
count in the actuarial assumptions applied. The finan-
cial risk of longer-than-assumed life expectancy is
hedged for the BMW Group’s largest pension plan in
the UK by means of a so-called “longevity hedge”.
The BMW Group is exposed to risks arising from defined
benefit plans on the one hand and defined contribution
plans with a minimum return guarantee on the other.
Pension obligations to employees under such plans are
measured on the basis of actuarial reports. Future pen-
sion payments are discounted by reference to market
yields on high quality corporate bonds. These yields are
subject to market fluctuation and influence the level
of pension obligations. Furthermore, changes in other
actuarial parameters, such as expected rates of inflation,
also have an impact on pension obligations.
In order to reduce currency exposures, a substantial
portion of plan assets are either invested in the same
currency as the underlying plan or hedged by means
of currency derivatives.
Pension fund assets are monitored continuously and
managed from a risk-and-yield perspective. Risk is
reduced by ensuring a broad spread of investments. In
this context, the BMW Group continuously monitors
the degree of coverage of pension plans as well as ad-
herence to the stipulated investment strategy.
A substantial portion of plan assets is invested in debt
instruments in order to minimise the effect of capital
market fluctuations on the net liability. The asset port-
folio also includes equity instruments, property and
alternative investments – asset classes capable of gener-
ating the higher rates of return necessary to cover risks
(such as changes in mortality tables) not taken into ac-
As part of the reporting procedures and for internal
management purposes, financial risks relating to the
pension plans are reported on using a deficit-value-at-
risk approach. The investment strategy is also subjected
to regular review together with investment consultants,
with the aim of ensuring that investments are structured
to coincide with the timing of pension payments and
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the expected pattern of pension obligations. In their own
way, each of these measures helps to reduce fluctuations
in pension funding shortfalls.
payments out of operations will be substantially re-
duced in the future, since most of the Group’s pension
obligations are settled out of the assets of pension
funds / trust fund arrangements.
Most of the BMW Group’s pension assets are adminis-
tered separately and kept legally segregated from com-
pany assets using trust fund arrangements. As a conse-
quence, the level of funds required to finance pension
The defined benefit obligation relates to current em-
ployees, former employees with vested benefits and
pensioners as follows:
31 December
in € million
Current employees
Pensioners
Former employees with vested benefits
Defined benefit obligation
Germany
2013
2012
United Kingdom
2012 *
2013
Other
2013
2012 *
4,715
2,297
388
5,157
2,384
433
7,400
7,974
1,604
3,651
2,154
7,409
1,344
3,752
2,041
7,137
723
141
85
949
872
176
96
1,144
* Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the revised version of IAS 19, see note 7.
The sensitivity analysis provided below shows the ex-
tent to which the defined benefit obligation would
have been affected by changes in the relevant assump-
tions that were reasonably possible at the end of the
reporting period, if the other assumptions used in the
calculation were kept constant. As permitted in
IAS 19.173(b), disclosures for the comparative period
are not provided. The defined benefit obligation
amounted to € 15,758 million at 31 December 2013.
31 December 2013
Discount rate
Pension level trend
Average life expectancy
Pension entitlement trend
Change in defined
benefit obligation
in € million
Change in defined
benefit obligation
in %
increase of 0.75 %
decrease of 0.75 %
increase of 0.25 %
decrease of 0.25 %
increase of 1 year
decrease of 1 year
increase of 0.25 %
decrease of 0.25 %
– 2,028
2,528
506
– 479
510
– 514
101
– 97
– 12.9
16.0
3.2
– 3.0
3.2
– 3.3
0.6
– 0.6
In the UK, the sensitivity analysis for the pension level
trend also takes account of restrictions due to caps and
floors.
The weighted duration of all pension obligations in Ger-
many, the UK and other countries (based on present values
of the defined benefit obligation) developed as follows:
31 December
in years
Germany
2013
2012
United Kingdom
2013
2012
Other
2013
2012
Weighted duration of all pension obligations
19.6
21.0
18.3
18.4
14.9
18.8
Statutory minimum funding and recovery requirements
apply in the UK and the USA which may have an effect
on future amounts. Valuations are performed regularly
to measure the level of funding. In conjunction with
these valuations, funding plans are drawn up and the
amount of any special allocations determined.
88 Group Financial StatementS
88 Income Statements
88 Statement of
Comprehensive Income
90 Balance Sheets
92 Cash Flow Statements
94 Group Statement of Changes in
Equity
96 Notes
96 Accounting Principles and
Policies
114 Notes to the Income Statement
121 Notes to the Statement
of Comprehensive Income
122 Notes to the Balance Sheet
145 Other Disclosures
161 Segment Information
141 Group Financial StatementS
36 Other provisions
Other provisions comprise the following items:
in € million
31. 12. 2013
31. 12. 2012*
Obligations for personnel and social expenses
Obligations for ongoing operational expenses
Other obligations
Other provisions
Total
1,697
3,468
2,018
7,183
thereof
due within
one year
1,299
1,076
1,036
3,411
Total
1,611
3,177
1,899
6,687
thereof
due within
one year
1,198
924
1,124
3,246
* Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the revised version of IAS 19, see note 7.
Provisions for obligations for personnel and social ex-
penses comprise mainly performance-related remunera-
tion components, early retirement part-time working
arrangements and employee long-service awards. Obli-
gations for performance-related remuneration compo-
nents are normally settled in the following financial
year. Provisions for obligations for on-going operational
expenses relate primarily to warranty obligations and
comprise both statutorily prescribed manufacturer war-
ranties and other guaranties offered by the BMW
Group. Depending on when claims are made, it is possi-
ble that the BMW Group may be called upon to fulfil ob-
ligations over the whole period of the warranty or guar-
antee. Provisions for other obligations cover numerous
specific risks and obligations of uncertain timing and
amount, in particular for litigation and liability risks.
Other provisions changed during the year as follows:
in € million
1.1. 2013 * Translation
differences
Additions
Reversal of
discounting
Utilised
Reversed
31. 12. 2013
Obligations for personnel and social expenses
Obligations for ongoing operational expenses
Other obligations
Other provisions
1,616
3,181
1,879
6,676
– 12
– 117
– 48
– 177
1,310
1,486
854
3,650
–
13
– 8
5
– 1,194
– 1,010
– 450
– 2,654
– 23
– 85
– 209
– 317
1,697
3,468
2,018
7,183
* Prior year figures adjusted in accordance with the revised IAS 19, see note 7, and include mergers.
Income from the reversal of other provisions amounting to € 134 million (2012: € 129 million) is included in costs by
function in the income statement.
37
Income tax liabilities
Current income tax liabilities totalling € 1,237 million
(2012: € 1,482 million) include obligations amounting
to € 823 million (2012: € 806 million) which are expected
to be settled after more than twelve months. Some of
the liabilities may be settled earlier than this depending
on the timing of proceedings.
Current tax liabilities of € 1,237 million (2012: € 1,482
million) comprise € 197 million (2012: € 438 million)
for taxes payable and € 1,040 million (2012: € 1,044 mil-
lion) for tax provisions. Tax provisions totalling € 44
million were reversed in the year under report (2012:
€ 23 million).
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38 Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities include all liabilities of the BMW
Group at the relevant balance sheet dates relating to
financing activities. Financial liabilities comprise the
following:
31 December 2013
in € million
Bonds
Liabilities to banks
Liabilities from customer deposits (banking)
Commercial paper
Asset backed financing transactions
Derivative instruments
Other
Financial liabilities
31 December 2012
in € million
Bonds
Liabilities to banks
Liabilities from customer deposits (banking)
Commercial paper
Asset backed financing transactions
Derivative instruments
Other
Financial liabilities
Maturity
within
one year
Maturity
between one
and five years
Maturity
later than
five years
7,166
4,326
9,342
6,292
2,579
426
723
20,329
4,146
3,115
–
7,517
632
307
30,854
36,046
2,875
118
–
–
32
45
334
3,404
Maturity
within
one year
Maturity
between one
and five years
Maturity
later than
five years
7,427
4,595
10,076
4,577
2,097
865
775
17,234
4,232
2,942
–
7,212
903
233
5,191
657
–
–
102
22
367
Total
30,370
8,590
12,457
6,292
10,128
1,103
1,364
70,304
Total
29,852
9,484
13,018
4,577
9,411
1,790
1,375
30,412
32,756
6,339
69,507
The BMW Group uses various short-term and long-term
refinancing instruments on money and capital markets
to finance its operations. This diversification enables it
to obtain attractive market conditions.
Customer deposit liabilities arise in the BMW Group’s
banks in Germany and the USA, both of which offer a
range of investment products.
Bonds comprise:
The main instruments used are corporate bonds, asset-
backed financing transactions, liabilities to banks and
liabilities from customer deposits (banking).
88 Group Financial StatementS
88 Income Statements
88 Statement of
Comprehensive Income
90 Balance Sheets
92 Cash Flow Statements
94 Group Statement of Changes in
Equity
96 Notes
96 Accounting Principles and
Policies
114 Notes to the Income Statement
121 Notes to the Statement
of Comprehensive Income
122 Notes to the Balance Sheet
145 Other Disclosures
161 Segment Information
Issuer
BMW Finance N. V., The Hague
Interest
variable
variable
variable
variable
variable
variable
fixed
fixed
fixed
fixed
fixed
fixed
fixed
fixed
Issue volume
in relevant currency
(ISO-Code)
Weighted
average maturity
period (in years)
Weighted
average nominal
interest rate (in %)
EUR 2,975 million
GBP 100 million
HKD 300 million
JPY 3,500 million
SEK 1,800 million
USD 605 million
AUD 600 million
CHF 300 million
EUR 13,494 million
GBP 1,050 million
HKD 836 million
JPY 15,000 million
NOK 6,400 million
NZD 100 million
2.2
1.0
3.0
3.0
2.0
1.7
3.5
6.0
6.4
6.0
3.0
3.0
3.1
3.0
0.5
0.7
1.3
0.8
1.4
0.6
4.9
1.8
3.2
3.0
2.0
0.4
3.7
4.8
143 Group Financial StatementS
Issuer
BMW Finance N. V., The Hague
BMW (UK) Capital plc, Bracknell
BMW US Capital, LLC, Wilmington, DE
BMW Australia Finance Ltd., Melbourne, Victoria
Other
Issue volume
in relevant currency
(ISO-Code)
Weighted
average maturity
period (in years)
Weighted
average nominal
interest rate (in %)
Interest
fixed
fixed
fixed
variable
variable
variable
variable
fixed
fixed
fixed
fixed
fixed
fixed
variable
variable
fixed
fixed
SEK 1,000 million
CHF 500 million
GBP 300 million
EUR 305 million
GBP 300 million
SEK 1,000 million
USD 480 million
CHF 325 million
EUR 3,500 million
JPY 6,000 million
AUD 200 million
NOK 1,500 million
USD 1,295 million
EUR 150 million
USD 335 million
AUD 175 million
JPY 17,500 million
variable
JPY 15,000 million
fixed
fixed
fixed
fixed
INR 8,000 million
CAD 1,975 million
JPY 38,000 million
KRW 220,000 million
3.0
5.0
8.0
2.3
1.0
2.2
4.0
7.0
5.6
2.0
3.2
3.0
7.4
2.3
2.3
3.0
2.0
3.0
3.6
3.7
4.6
4.1
3.8
2.1
5.0
0.3
0.5
0.9
0.2
3.6
3.1
0.3
4.0
2.4
3.8
0.5
0.8
6.5
0.4
0.3
10.1
2.5
0.6
3.6
The following details apply to the commercial paper:
Issuer
Issue volume
in relevant currency
(ISO-Code)
Weighted
average maturity
period (in days)
Weighted
average nominal
interest rate (in %)
BMW Finance N. V., The Hague
BMW Malta Finance Ltd., St. Julians
BMW US Capital, LLC, Wilmington, DE
EUR 2,127 million
GBP 800 million
USD 779 million
EUR 300 million
USD 3,225 million
47.3
50.0
79.8
38.0
27.5
39
Other liabilities
Other liabilities comprise the following items:
31 December 2013
in € million
Other taxes
Social security
Advance payments from customers
Deposits received
Payables to subsidiaries
Payables to other companies in which an investment is held
Deferred income
Other
Other liabilities
Maturity
within
one year
Maturity
between one
and five years
Maturity
later than
five years
729
60
528
274
157
72
1,666
3,580
7,066
1
11
77
93
–
–
3,069
121
3,372
15
3
–
14
–
–
191
8
231
0.2
0.5
0.2
0.1
0.1
Total
745
74
605
381
157
72
4,926
3,709
10,669
144
31 December 2012
in € million
Other taxes
Social security
Advance payments from customers
Deposits received
Payables to subsidiaries
Payables to other companies in which an investment is held
Deferred income
Other
Other liabilities
Maturity
within
one year
Maturity
between one
and five years
Maturity
later than
five years
697
46
603
355
236
1
1,496
3,358
6,792
1
23
65
91
–
–
2,704
157
3,041
15
7
–
20
–
–
312
9
363
Total
713
76
668
466
236
1
4,512
3,524
10,196
Deferred income comprises the following items:
in € million
31. 12. 2013
31. 12. 2012
Deferred income from lease financing
Deferred income relating to service contracts
Grants
Other deferred income
Deferred income
Total
1,774
2,855
193
104
4,926
thereof
due within
one year
761
837
20
48
1,666
Total
1,743
2,478
196
95
4,512
thereof
due within
one year
791
615
28
62
1,496
Deferred income relating to service contracts relates to
service and repair work to be provided under commit-
ments given at the time of the sale of a vehicle (multi-
component arrangements). Grants comprise primarily
public sector funds to promote regional structures and
which have been invested in the production plants in
Leipzig and Berlin. The grants are subject to holding
periods for the assets concerned of up to five years and
minimum employment figures. All conditions attached
to the grants were complied with at 31 December 2013.
In accordance with IAS 20, grant income is recognised
over the useful lives of the assets to which they relate.
88 Group Financial StatementS
88 Income Statements
88 Statement of
Comprehensive Income
90 Balance Sheets
92 Cash Flow Statements
94 Group Statement of Changes in
Equity
96 Notes
96 Accounting Principles and
Policies
114 Notes to the Income Statement
121 Notes to the Statement
of Comprehensive Income
122 Notes to the Balance Sheet
145 Other Disclosures
161 Segment Information
40 Trade payables
31 December 2013
in € million
Maturity
within
one year
Maturity
between one
and five years
Maturity
later than
five years
Total
Trade payables
7,283
192
–
7,475
31 December 2012
in € million
Maturity
within
one year
Maturity
between one
and five years
Maturity
later than
five years
Total
Trade payables
6,424
9
–
6,433
The total amount of financial liabilities, other liabilities and trade payables with a maturity later than five years
amounts to € 3,635 million (2012: € 6,702 million).
145 Group Financial StatementS
BMW Group
Notes to the Group Financial Statements
Other Disclosures
41 Contingent liabilities and other financial commitments
Contingent liabilities
No provisions were recognised for the following contingent liabilities (stated at estimated amounts), since an out-
flow of resources is not considered to be probable:
in € million
Guarantees
Performance guarantees
Other
Contingent liabilities
31. 12. 2013
31. 12. 2012
33
4
39
76
6
–
60
66
Contingent liabilities relate entirely to non-group
entities.
Other financial commitments
In addition to liabilities, provisions and contingent lia-
bilities, the BMW Group also has other financial com-
mitments, primarily under lease contracts for land,
buildings, plant and machinery, tools, office and other
facilities. The leases run for periods of one to 45 years
and in some cases contain extension and / or purchase
options. In 2013 an amount of € 320 million (2012: € 296
million) was recognised as an expense in conjunction
with operating leases. All of these amounts relate to
minimum lease payments.
The total of future minimum lease payments under non-
cancellable and other operating leases can be analysed
by maturity as follows:
in € million
31. 12. 2013
31. 12. 2012
Nominal total of future minimum lease payments
due within one year
due between one and five years
due later than five years
Other financial obligations
335
852
587
1,774
320
805
585
1,710
Other financial commitments include € 10 million (2012:
€ 19 million) in respect of obligations to non-consoli-
dated subsidiaries and € 1 million (2012: € 2 million) for
back-to-back operating leases.
Purchase commitments amounted to € 2,661 million
(2012: € 3,010 million) for property, plant and equip-
ment and € 446 million (2012: € 440 million) for intangi-
ble assets.
146
42 Financial instruments
The carrying amounts and fair values of financial instruments are assigned to IAS 39 categories and cash funds
as follows:1, 2
31 December 2013
in € million
Cash funds
Loans
and receivables
Held-to-maturity
investments
Other liabilities
Available-
for-sale
Fair value
option
Held for
trading
Fair value
Carrying
amount
Fair value
Carrying
amount
Fair value
Carrying
amount
Fair value
Carrying
amount
Carrying
amount 3
Carrying
amount 3
Carrying
amount 3
Assets
Other investments
Receivables from sales financing
Financial assets
Derivative instruments
Cash flow hedges
Fair value hedges
Other derivative instruments
Marketable securities and investment funds
Loans to third parties
Credit card receivables
Other
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Cash and cash equivalents
7,664
7,664
–
–
55,536
54,117
–
–
–
250
32
222
825
–
–
–
–
250
32
222
825
–
Trade receivables
Other assets
Receivables from subsidiaries
Receivables from companies in which
an investment is held
Collateral receivables
Other
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
2,449
2,449
779
999
382
172
779
999
382
172
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
88 Group Financial StatementS
88 Income Statements
88 Statement of
Comprehensive Income
90 Balance Sheets
92 Cash Flow Statements
94 Group Statement of Changes in
Equity
96 Notes
96 Accounting Principles and
Policies
114 Notes to the Income Statement
121 Notes to the Statement
Total
of Comprehensive Income
122 Notes to the Balance Sheet
145 Other Disclosures
161 Segment Information
31 December 2013
in € million
7,664
7,664
61,646
60,227
–
–
–
–
–
4,013
Total
Cash funds
Loans
and receivables
Held-to-maturity
investments
Fair value
Carrying
amount
Fair value
Carrying
amount
Fair value
Carrying
amount
Other liabilities
Available-
for-sale
Fair value
option
Held for
trading
Fair value 4
Carrying
amount
Carrying
amount 3
Carrying
amount 3
Carrying
amount 3
Liabilities
Financial liabilities
Bonds
Liabilities to banks
Liabilities from customer deposits (banking)
Commercial paper
Asset backed financing transactions
Derivative instruments
Cash flow hedges
Fair value hedges
Other derivative instruments
Other
Trade payables
Other liabilities
Payables to subsidiaries
Payables to other companies in which
an investment is held
Other
Total
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
1,103
Total
1 The carrying amounts of cash flow and fair value hedges are allocated to the category “Held for trading” for the sake of clarity.
2 Based on the fact that maturities are generally short, it is assumed for some items that fair value corresponds to the carrying amount.
3 Carrying amount corresponds to market value.
4 Optimised system-based fair value measurement for items whose market value differs from their carrying amount.
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
30,860
8,671
12,471
6,292
10,173
–
–
–
1,364
7,475
157
72
4,126
81,661
30,370
8,590
12,457
6,292
10,128
–
–
–
1,364
7,475
157
72
4,126
81,031
553
–
2,810
324
–
3,687
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
1,914
1,050
1,049
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
317
321
465
–
–
–
–
–
Assets
Other investments
Receivables from sales financing
Financial assets
Derivative instruments
Cash flow hedges
Fair value hedges
Loans to third parties
Credit card receivables
Other
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade receivables
Other assets
Other derivative instruments
Marketable securities and investment funds
Receivables from subsidiaries
Receivables from companies in which
an investment is held
Collateral receivables
Other
Liabilities
Financial liabilities
Bonds
Liabilities to banks
Liabilities from customer deposits (banking)
Commercial paper
Asset backed financing transactions
Derivative instruments
Cash flow hedges
Fair value hedges
Other derivative instruments
Other
Trade payables
Other liabilities
Payables to subsidiaries
Payables to other companies in which
an investment is held
Other
147 Group Financial StatementS
31 December 2013
in € million
Cash funds
Loans
and receivables
Held-to-maturity
investments
Other liabilities
Available-
for-sale
Fair value
option
Held for
trading
Fair value
Fair value
Fair value
Carrying
amount
Carrying
amount
Carrying
amount
Fair value
Carrying
amount
Carrying
amount 3
Carrying
amount 3
Carrying
amount 3
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
7,664
7,664
61,646
60,227
–
–
–
–
553
–
–
–
–
2,810
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
324
–
3,687
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
1,914
1,050
1,049
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Assets
Other investments
Receivables from sales financing
Financial assets
Derivative instruments
Cash flow hedges
Fair value hedges
Other derivative instruments
Marketable securities and investment funds
Loans to third parties
Credit card receivables
Other
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade receivables
Other assets
Receivables from subsidiaries
Receivables from companies in which
an investment is held
Collateral receivables
Other
–
4,013
Total
Cash funds
Loans
and receivables
Held-to-maturity
investments
Fair value
Fair value
Fair value
Carrying
amount
Carrying
amount
Carrying
amount
Other liabilities
Available-
for-sale
Fair value
option
Held for
trading
Fair value 4
Carrying
amount
Carrying
amount 3
Carrying
amount 3
Carrying
amount 3
30,860
8,671
12,471
6,292
10,173
–
–
–
1,364
7,475
157
72
4,126
81,661
30,370
8,590
12,457
6,292
10,128
–
–
–
1,364
7,475
157
72
4,126
81,031
Liabilities
Financial liabilities
Bonds
Liabilities to banks
Liabilities from customer deposits (banking)
Commercial paper
Asset backed financing transactions
Derivative instruments
Cash flow hedges
Fair value hedges
Other derivative instruments
Other
Trade payables
Other liabilities
Payables to subsidiaries
Payables to other companies in which
an investment is held
Other
–
–
–
–
–
317
321
465
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
1,103
Total
Cash and cash equivalents
7,664
7,664
2,449
2,449
Assets
Other investments
Receivables from sales financing
Financial assets
Derivative instruments
Cash flow hedges
Fair value hedges
Loans to third parties
Credit card receivables
Other
Trade receivables
Other assets
Other derivative instruments
Marketable securities and investment funds
Receivables from subsidiaries
Receivables from companies in which
an investment is held
Collateral receivables
Other
Total
31 December 2013
in € million
Liabilities
Financial liabilities
Bonds
Liabilities to banks
Liabilities from customer deposits (banking)
Commercial paper
Asset backed financing transactions
Derivative instruments
Cash flow hedges
Fair value hedges
Other derivative instruments
Other
Trade payables
Other liabilities
Other
Total
Payables to subsidiaries
Payables to other companies in which
an investment is held
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
55,536
54,117
–
–
–
250
32
222
825
–
779
999
382
172
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
250
32
222
825
–
779
999
382
172
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
1 The carrying amounts of cash flow and fair value hedges are allocated to the category “Held for trading” for the sake of clarity.
2 Based on the fact that maturities are generally short, it is assumed for some items that fair value corresponds to the carrying amount.
3 Carrying amount corresponds to market value.
4 Optimised system-based fair value measurement for items whose market value differs from their carrying amount.
–
–
–
–
–
–
148
31 December 2012 1, 2
in € million
Cash funds
Loans
and receivables
Held-to-maturity
investments
Other liabilities
Available-
for-sale
Fair value
option
Held for
trading
Fair value
Carrying
amount
Fair value
Carrying
amount
Fair value
Carrying
amount
Fair value
Carrying
amount
Carrying
amount 3
Carrying
amount 3
Carrying
amount 3
Assets
Other investments
Receivables from sales financing
Financial assets
Derivative instruments
Cash flow hedges
Fair value hedges
Other derivative instruments
Marketable securities and investment funds
Loans to third parties
Credit card receivables
Other
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Cash and cash equivalents
8,370
8,370
–
–
54,374
52,914
–
–
–
–
44
234
835
–
–
–
–
–
44
234
835
–
–
–
–
398
–
8,768
–
–
–
398
–
2,543
2,543
738
676
–
205
738
676
–
205
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
29,966
9,484
13,098
4,577
9,369
–
–
–
1,375
6,433
29,852
9,484
13,018
4,577
9,411
–
–
–
1,375
6,433
236
236
1
4,084
78,623
1
4,084
78,471
548
–
2,655
157
–
3,360
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
925
1,457
610
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
701
320
769
–
–
–
–
–
Assets
Other investments
Receivables from sales financing
Financial assets
Derivative instruments
Cash flow hedges
Fair value hedges
Loans to third parties
Credit card receivables
Other
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade receivables
Other assets
Other derivative instruments
Marketable securities and investment funds
Receivables from subsidiaries
Receivables from companies in which
an investment is held
Collateral receivables
Other
Liabilities
Financial liabilities
Bonds
Liabilities to banks
Liabilities from customer deposits (banking)
Commercial paper
Asset backed financing transactions
Derivative instruments
Cash flow hedges
Fair value hedges
Other derivative instruments
Other
Trade payables
Other liabilities
Payables to subsidiaries
Payables to other companies in which
an investment is held
Other
8,768
59,649
58,189
–
–
–
–
–
2,992
Total
Cash funds
Loans
and receivables
Held-to-maturity
investments
Other liabilities
Available-
for-sale
Fair value
option
Held for
trading
Fair value
Carrying
amount
Fair value
Carrying
amount
Fair value
Carrying
amount
Fair value
Carrying
amount
Carrying
amount 3
Carrying
amount 3
Carrying
amount 3
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
1,790
Total
88 Group Financial StatementS
88 Income Statements
88 Statement of
Comprehensive Income
90 Balance Sheets
92 Cash Flow Statements
94 Group Statement of Changes in
Equity
96 Notes
96 Accounting Principles and
Policies
114 Notes to the Income Statement
121 Notes to the Statement
of Comprehensive Income
122 Notes to the Balance Sheet
145 Other Disclosures
161 Segment Information
Trade receivables
Other assets
Receivables from subsidiaries
Receivables from companies in which
an investment is held
Collateral receivables
Other
Total
31 December 2012
in € million
Liabilities
Financial liabilities
Bonds
Liabilities to banks
Liabilities from customer deposits (banking)
Commercial paper
Asset backed financing transactions
Derivative instruments
Cash flow hedges
Fair value hedges
Other derivative instruments
Other
Trade payables
Other liabilities
Payables to subsidiaries
Payables to other companies in which
an investment is held
Other
Total
1 The carrying amounts of cash flow and fair value hedges are allocated to the category “Held for trading” for the sake of clarity.
2 Based on the fact that maturities are generally short, it is assumed for some items that fair value corresponds to the carrying amount.
3 Carrying amount corresponds to market value.
149 Group Financial StatementS
31 December 2012 1, 2
in € million
Cash funds
Loans
and receivables
Held-to-maturity
investments
Other liabilities
Available-
for-sale
Fair value
option
Held for
trading
Fair value
Fair value
Fair value
Carrying
amount
Carrying
amount
Carrying
amount
Fair value
Carrying
amount
Carrying
amount 3
Carrying
amount 3
Carrying
amount 3
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
8,768
59,649
58,189
–
–
–
–
548
–
–
–
–
2,655
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
157
–
3,360
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
925
1,457
610
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Assets
Other investments
Receivables from sales financing
Financial assets
Derivative instruments
Cash flow hedges
Fair value hedges
Other derivative instruments
Marketable securities and investment funds
Loans to third parties
Credit card receivables
Other
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade receivables
Other assets
Receivables from subsidiaries
Receivables from companies in which
an investment is held
Collateral receivables
Other
–
2,992
Total
Cash funds
Loans
and receivables
Held-to-maturity
investments
Other liabilities
Available-
for-sale
Fair value
option
Held for
trading
Fair value
Fair value
Fair value
Carrying
amount
Carrying
amount
Carrying
amount
Fair value
Carrying
amount
Carrying
amount 3
Carrying
amount 3
Carrying
amount 3
29,966
9,484
13,098
4,577
9,369
–
–
–
1,375
6,433
29,852
9,484
13,018
4,577
9,411
–
–
–
1,375
6,433
236
236
1
4,084
78,623
1
4,084
78,471
Liabilities
Financial liabilities
Bonds
Liabilities to banks
Liabilities from customer deposits (banking)
Commercial paper
Asset backed financing transactions
Derivative instruments
Cash flow hedges
Fair value hedges
Other derivative instruments
Other
Trade payables
Other liabilities
Payables to subsidiaries
Payables to other companies in which
an investment is held
Other
–
–
–
–
–
701
320
769
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
1,790
Total
Cash and cash equivalents
8,370
8,370
2,543
2,543
Assets
Other investments
Receivables from sales financing
Financial assets
Derivative instruments
Cash flow hedges
Fair value hedges
Loans to third parties
Credit card receivables
Other
Trade receivables
Other assets
Other derivative instruments
Marketable securities and investment funds
Receivables from subsidiaries
Receivables from companies in which
an investment is held
Collateral receivables
Other
Total
31 December 2012
in € million
Liabilities
Financial liabilities
Bonds
Liabilities to banks
Liabilities from customer deposits (banking)
Commercial paper
Asset backed financing transactions
Derivative instruments
Cash flow hedges
Fair value hedges
Other derivative instruments
Other
Trade payables
Other liabilities
Other
Total
Payables to subsidiaries
Payables to other companies in which
an investment is held
398
–
8,768
398
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
54,374
52,914
–
–
–
–
–
44
234
835
–
738
676
–
205
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
44
234
835
–
738
676
–
205
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
1 The carrying amounts of cash flow and fair value hedges are allocated to the category “Held for trading” for the sake of clarity.
2 Based on the fact that maturities are generally short, it is assumed for some items that fair value corresponds to the carrying amount.
3 Carrying amount corresponds to market value.
–
–
–
–
–
–
150
Fair value measurement of financial instruments
The fair values shown are computed using market in-
formation available at the balance sheet date, on the
basis of prices quoted by the contract partners or using
appropriate measurement methods, e. g. discounted cash
flow models. In the latter case, amounts were discounted
at 31 December 2013 on the basis of the following in-
terest rates:
ISO Code
in %
Interest rate for six months
Interest rate for one year
Interest rate for five years
Interest rate for ten years
EUR
USD
GBP
JPY
CNY
0.28
0.40
1.27
2.22
0.26
0.31
1.77
3.17
0.54
0.71
2.17
3.09
0.20
0.21
0.40
0.95
5.66
5.80
5.80
5.86
Interest rates taken from interest rate curves were ad-
justed, where necessary, to take account of the credit
quality and risk of the underlying financial instrument.
default risk and that of counterparties is taken into
account in the form of credit default swap (CDS) con-
tracts which have matching terms and which can be
observed on the market.
Derivative financial instruments are measured at their
fair value. The fair values of derivative financial instru-
ments are determined using measurement models, as
a consequence of which there is a risk that the amounts
calculated could differ from realisable market prices on
disposal. Observable financial market price spreads
are taken into account in the measurement of derivative
financial instruments. The methodology for collating
data used in the fair values computation model was re-
fined during the second quarter of 2013, particularly
with respect to the way interest rate curves are employed
and the use of additional market data (tenor and cur-
rency basis spreads), thus helping to minimise differ-
ences between the carrying amounts of the instruments
and the amounts that can be realised on the financial
markets on their disposal. In addition, the Group’s own
Financial instruments measured at fair value are allo-
cated to different measurement levels in accordance with
IFRS 13. This includes financial instruments that are
1. measured at their fair values in an active market for
identical financial instruments (Level 1),
2. measured at their fair values in an active market for
comparable financial instruments or using measure-
ment models whose main input factors are based on
observable market data (Level 2) or
3. using input factors not based on observable market
data (Level 3).
The following table shows the amounts allocated to
each measurement level at the end of the reporting
period:
88 Group Financial StatementS
88 Income Statements
88 Statement of
Comprehensive Income
90 Balance Sheets
92 Cash Flow Statements
94 Group Statement of Changes in
Equity
96 Notes
96 Accounting Principles and
Policies
114 Notes to the Income Statement
121 Notes to the Statement
of Comprehensive Income
122 Notes to the Balance Sheet
145 Other Disclosures
161 Segment Information
31 December 2013
in € million
Marketable securities, investment fund shares and collateral assets – available-for-sale
Other investments – available-for-sale
Derivative instruments (assets)
Cash flow hedges
Fair value hedges
Other derivative instruments
Derivative instruments (liabilities)
Cash flow hedges
Fair value hedges
Other derivative instruments
Level hierarchy in accordance with IFRS 13
Level 2
Level 3
Level 1
3,134
379
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
1,914
1,050
1,049
317
321
465
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
151 Group Financial StatementS
31 December 2012
in € million
Marketable securities, investment fund shares and collateral assets – available-for-sale
Other investments – available-for-sale
Derivative instruments (assets)
Cash flow hedges
Fair value hedges
Other derivative instruments
Derivative instruments (liabilities)
Cash flow hedges
Fair value hedges
Other derivative instruments
Level hierarchy in accordance with IFRS 13
Level 2
Level 3
Level 1
2,812
391
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
925
1,457
610
701
320
769
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Other investments (available-for-sale) amounting to
€ 174 million (2012: € 157 million) are measured at amor-
tised cost since quoted market prices are not available
or cannot be determined reliably. These are therefore
not included in the level hierarchy shown above. In ad-
dition, other investments amounting to € 379 million
(2012: € 391 million) are measured at fair value since
quoted market prices are available. These items are in-
cluded in Level 1.
As in the previous year, there were no reclassifications
within the level hierarchy during the financial year
2013.
In situations where a fair value was required to be meas-
ured for a financial instrument only for disclosure pur-
in € million
poses, this was achieved using the discounted cash flow
method and taking account of the BMW Group’s own
default risk; for this reason, the fair values calculated
can be allocated to Level 2.
Offsetting of financial instruments
In the BMW Group, financial assets and liabilities re-
lating to derivative financial instruments would
normally be required to be offset. No offsetting takes
place for accounting purposes, however, since the
necessary criteria are not met. Since legally enforce-
able master netting agreements or similar contracts
are in place, actual offsetting would be possible in
principle, for instance in the case of insolvency. Off-
setting would have the following impact on the carry-
ing amounts of derivatives:
31. 12. 2013
31. 12. 2012
Reported on
assets side
Reported on
equity and
liabilities side
Reported on
assets side
Reported on
equity and
liabilities side
Balance sheet amounts as reported
Gross amount of derivatives which can be offset in case of insolvency
Net amount after offsetting
4,013
– 710
3,303
1,103
– 710
393
2,992
– 1,004
1,988
1,790
– 1,004
786
152
Gains and losses on financial instruments
The following table shows the net gains and losses arising for each of the categories of financial instrument defined
by IAS 39:
in € million
Held for trading
2013
2012
Gains / losses from the use of derivative instruments
571
– 278
Available-for-sale
Gains and losses on sale and fair value measurement of marketable securities held for sale
(including investments in subsidiaries and participations measured at cost)
Net income from participations and investments
Accumulated other equity
Balance at 1 January
Total change during the year
thereof recognised in the income statement during the period under report
Balance at 31 December
Loans and receivables
Impairment losses / reversals of impairment losses
Other income / expenses
Other liabilities
Income / expenses
– 57
10
108
27
– 40
135
– 310
126
– 145
5
– 61
169
40
108
– 440
– 61
– 235
– 115
Gains / losses from the use of derivatives relate pri-
marily to fair value gains or losses arising on stand-alone
derivatives.
Net interest income from interest rate and interest
rate / currency swaps amounted to € 126 million (2012:
€ 111 million).
Impairment losses of € 73 million (2012: € 166 million)
on available-for-sale marketable securities, for which
fair value changes were previously recognised directly
in equity, were recognised as expenses in 2013. Re-
versals of impairment losses on marketable securities
amounting to € 70 million (2012: € – million) were rec-
ognised directly in equity.
The disclosure of interest income resulting from the un-
winding of interest on future expected receipts would
normally only be relevant for the BMW Group where
assets have been discounted as part of the process of
determining impairment losses. However, as a result of
the assumption that most of the income that is subse-
quently recovered is received within one year and the
fact that the impact is not material, the BMW Group
does not discount assets for the purposes of determin-
ing impairment losses.
Cash flow hedges
The effect of cash flow hedges on accumulated other
equity was as follows:
in € million
Balance at 1 January
Total changes during the year
thereof reclassified to the income statement
Balance at 31 December
2013
2012
202
934
– 179
1,136
– 750
952
532
202
Fair value gains and losses recognised on derivatives
and recorded initially in accumulated other equity are
reclassified to cost of sales when the derivatives mature.
No gains / losses were recognised in “Financial Result” in
2013 in connection with forecasting errors and the re-
sulting over-hedging of currency exposures (2012: net
positive amount of € 1 million). In the previous year, the
impact arose primarily as a result of changes in sales
forecasts in foreign currencies. Gains attributable to the
ineffective portion of hedging instruments amounting to
€ 8 million were recognised in “Financial Result” (2012:
€ – million). No gains / losses were recognised in 2013 in
connection with forecasting errors relating to cash flow
hedges for commodities (2012: negative impact of € 8 mil-
lion). However, losses attributable to the ineffective por-
88 Group Financial StatementS
88 Income Statements
88 Statement of
Comprehensive Income
90 Balance Sheets
92 Cash Flow Statements
94 Group Statement of Changes in
Equity
96 Notes
96 Accounting Principles and
Policies
114 Notes to the Income Statement
121 Notes to the Statement
of Comprehensive Income
122 Notes to the Balance Sheet
145 Other Disclosures
161 Segment Information
153 Group Financial StatementS
tion of commodity hedges amounting to € 8 million (2012:
gain of € 67 million) were recognised in “Financial Result”.
At 31 December 2013 the BMW Group held derivative
financial instruments (mainly option and forward cur-
rency contracts) with terms of up to 60 months (2012:
72 months), as a general rule in order to hedge cur-
rency risks attached to future transactions. These de-
rivative instruments are intended to hedge forecast
sales denominated in a foreign currency over the com-
ing 60 months. The income statement impact of the
hedged cash flows will be recognised as a general rule
in the same periods in which external revenues are
recognised. It is expected that € 162 million of net gains,
recognised in equity at the end of the reporting pe-
riod, will be reclassified to the income statement (2012:
€ 26 million).
At 31 December 2013 the BMW Group held derivative
financial instruments (mostly interest rate swaps) with
terms of up to 13 months (2012: 25 months) to hedge in-
terest rate risks. These derivative instruments are in-
tended to hedge interest-rate risks arising on financial
instruments with variable interest payments over the
coming 13 months. The income statement impact of the
hedged cash flows will be recognised as a general rule in
the same periods over which the relevant interest rates
are fixed. It is not expected that any net gains or net
losses, recognised in equity at the end of the reporting
period, will be reclassified to the income statement in
the coming financial year (2012: € – million).
At 31 December 2013 the BMW Group held derivative
financial instruments (mostly commodity swaps) with
terms of up to 60 months (2012: 60 months) to hedge
raw materials price risks attached to future transactions
over the coming 60 months. The income statement im-
pact of the hedged cash flows will be recognised as a
general rule in the same period in which the derivative
instruments mature. It is expected that € 60 million of net
losses, recognised in equity at the end of the reporting
period, will be reclassified to the income statement in the
coming financial year (2012: net gains of € 5 million).
Fair value hedges
The following table shows gains and losses on hedging
instruments and hedged items which are deemed to be
part of a fair value hedge relationship:
in € million
31. 12. 2013
31. 12. 2012
Gains / losses on hedging instruments designated as part of a fair value hedge relationship
Gains / loss from hedged items
Ineffectiveness of fair value hedges
– 525
503
– 22
127
– 140
– 13
The difference between the gains / losses on hedging
instruments (mostly interest rate swaps) and the results
recognised on hedged items represents the ineffective
portion of fair value hedges.
Fair value hedges are mainly used to hedge the market
prices of bonds, other financial liabilities and receivables
from sales financing.
In the case of performance relationships underlying
non-derivative financial instruments, collateral will be
required, information on the credit-standing of the
counterparty obtained or historical data based on the
existing business relationship (i. e. payment patterns to
date) reviewed in order to minimise the credit risk, all
depending on the nature and amount of the exposure
that the BMW Group is proposing to enter into.
Bad debt risk
Notwithstanding the existence of collateral accepted,
the carrying amounts of financial assets generally take
account of the maximum credit risk arising from the
possibility that the counterparties will not be able to fulfil
their contractual obligations. The maximum credit risk
for irrevocable credit commitments relating to credit card
business amounts to € 943 million (2012: € 969 million).
The equivalent figure for dealer financing is € 19,856 mil-
lion (2012: € 18,157 million).
Within the financial services business, the financed
items (e. g. vehicles, equipment and property) in the re-
tail customer and dealer lines of business serve as first-
ranking collateral with a recoverable value. Security is
also put up by customers in the form of collateral asset
pledges, asset assignment and first-ranking mortgages,
supplemented where appropriate by warranties and
guarantees. If an item previously accepted as collateral
is acquired, it undergoes a multi-stage process of repos-
session and disposal in accordance with the legal situa-
154
tion prevailing in the relevant market. The assets in-
volved are generally vehicles which can be converted
into cash at any time via the dealer organisation.
Impairment losses are recorded as soon as credit risks
are identified on individual financial assets, using a
methodology specifically designed by the BMW Group.
More detailed information regarding this methodology
is provided in the section on accounting policies (note 5).
Creditworthiness testing is an important aspect of the
BMW Group’s credit risk management. Every borrower’s
creditworthiness is tested for all credit financing and lease
contracts entered into by the BMW Group. In the case
of retail customers, creditworthiness is assessed using vali-
dated scoring systems integrated into the purchasing
process. In the area of dealer financing, creditworthiness
is assessed by means of ongoing credit monitoring and
an internal rating system that takes account not only of
the tangible situation of the borrower but also of qualita-
tive factors such as past reliability in business relations.
The credit risk relating to derivative financial instruments
is minimised by the fact that the Group only enters into
such contracts with parties of first-class credit standing.
The general credit risk on derivative financial instru-
ments utilised by the BMW Group is therefore not con-
sidered to be significant.
A concentration of credit risk with particular borrowers
or groups of borrowers has not been identified in con-
junction with financial instruments.
Further disclosures relating to credit risk – in particu-
lar with regard to the amounts of impairment losses
recognised – are provided in the explanatory notes to
the relevant categories of receivables in notes 26, 27
and 31.
Liquidity risk
The following table shows the maturity structure of ex-
pected contractual cash flows (undiscounted) for finan-
cial liabilities:
31 December 2013
in € million
Bonds
Liabilities to banks
Liabilities from customer deposits (banking)
Commercial paper
Asset backed financing transactions
Derivative instruments
Trade payables
Other financial liabilities
Total
31 December 2012
in € million
Bonds
Liabilities to banks
Liabilities from customer deposits (banking)
Commercial paper
Asset backed financing transactions
Derivative instruments
Trade payables
Other financial liabilities*
Total
* Previous year’s figures adjusted.
Maturity
within
one year
Maturity
between one
and five years
– 7,933
– 4,686
– 9,405
– 6,294
– 2,814
– 426
– 7,283
– 210
– 21,434
– 4,328
– 3,243
–
– 7,614
– 659
– 195
– 361
– 39,051
– 37,834
Maturity
within
one year
Maturity
between one
and five years
– 8,482
– 4,866
– 10,139
– 4,578
– 2,170
– 1,146
– 6,424
– 86
– 18,375
– 4,469
– 3,028
–
– 7,346
– 1,085
– 9
– 248
– 37,891
– 34,560
Maturity
later than
five years
– 3,043
– 126
–
–
– 32
– 80
–
– 367
– 3,648
Maturity
later than
five years
– 5,071
– 678
–
–
– 137
– 1
–
– 424
– 6,311
Total
– 32,410
– 9,140
– 12,648
– 6,294
– 10,460
– 1,165
– 7,478
– 938
– 80,533
Total
– 31,928
– 10,013
– 13,167
– 4,578
– 9,653
– 2,232
– 6,433
– 758
– 78,762
The cash flows shown comprise principal repayments
and the related interest. The amounts disclosed for de-
rivatives comprise only cash flows relating to derivatives
that have a negative fair value at the balance sheet date.
At 31 December 2013 irrevocable credit commitments
to dealers which had not been called upon at the end of
88 Group Financial StatementS
88 Income Statements
88 Statement of
Comprehensive Income
90 Balance Sheets
92 Cash Flow Statements
94 Group Statement of Changes in
Equity
96 Notes
96 Accounting Principles and
Policies
114 Notes to the Income Statement
121 Notes to the Statement
of Comprehensive Income
122 Notes to the Balance Sheet
145 Other Disclosures
161 Segment Information
155 Group Financial StatementS
the reporting period amounted to € 6,760 million (2012:
€ 6,044 million).
maining after netting. Financial instruments are only
used to hedge underlying positions or forecast trans-
actions.
Solvency is assured at all times by managing and moni-
toring the liquidity situation on the basis of a rolling
cash flow forecast. The resulting funding requirements
are secured by a variety of instruments placed on the
world’s financial markets. The objective is to minimise
risk by matching maturities for the Group’s financing
requirements within the framework of the target debt
structure. The BMW Group has good access to capital
markets as a result of its solid financial position and a
diversified refinancing strategy. This is underpinned
by the longstanding long- and short-term ratings issued
by Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s.
The scope of permitted transactions, responsibilities,
financial reporting procedures and control mechanisms
used for financial instruments are set out in internal
guidelines. This includes, above all, a clear separation
of duties between trading and processing. Currency,
interest rate and raw materials price risks of the BMW
Group are managed at a corporate level.
Further information is provided in the “Report on out-
look, risks and opportunities” section of the Combined
Management Report.
Short-term liquidity is managed primarily by issuing
money market instruments (commercial paper). In
this area too, competitive refinancing conditions can
be achieved thanks to Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s
short-term ratings of P-1 and A-1 respectively.
Also reducing liquidity risk, additional secured and
unsecured lines of credit are in place with first-class in-
ternational banks, including a syndicated credit line
totalling € 6 billion (2012: € 6 billion). Intra-group cash
flow fluctuations are evened out by the use of daily
cash pooling arrangements.
Currency risk
As an enterprise with worldwide operations, business
is conducted in a variety of currencies, from which cur-
rency risks arise. Since a significant portion of Group
revenues is generated outside the euro currency region
and the procurement of production material and fund-
ing is also organised on a worldwide basis, the currency
risk is an extremely important factor for Group earnings.
At 31 December 2013 derivative financial instruments,
mostly in the form of option and forward currency con-
tracts, were in place to hedge the main currencies.
Market risks
The principal market risks to which the BMW Group is
exposed are currency risk, interest rate risk and raw
materials price risk.
A description of the management of this risk is pro-
vided in the Combined Management Report. The BMW
Group measures currency risk using a cash-flow-at-risk
model.
Protection against such risks is provided in the first
instance through natural hedging which arises when the
values of non-derivative financial instruments have
matching maturities and amounts (netting). Derivative
financial instruments are used to reduce the risk re-
The starting point for analysing currency risk with this
model is the identification of forecast foreign currency
transactions or “exposures”. At the end of the reporting
period, the principal exposures for the relevant coming
year were as follows:
in € million
Euro / Chinese Renminbi
Euro / US Dollar
Euro / British Pound
Euro / Russian Rouble
Euro / Japanese Yen
31. 12. 2013
31. 12. 2012
10,691
4,401
3,852
1,738
1,469
8,429
5,311
3,206
1,638
1,585
In the next stage, these exposures are compared to all
hedges that are in place. The net cash flow surplus
represents an uncovered risk position. The cash-flow-at-
risk approach involves allocating the impact of potential
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exchange rate fluctuations to operating cash flows on
the basis of probability distributions. Volatilities and
correlations serve as input factors to assess the rele-
vant probability distributions.
The potential negative impact on earnings is computed
for each currency for the following financial year on the
basis of current market prices and exposures to a con-
fidence level of 95 % and a holding period of up to one
year. Correlations between the various currencies are
taken into account when the risks are aggregated, thus
reducing the overall risk.
The following table shows the potential negative impact
for the BMW Group – measured on the basis of the
cash-flow-at-risk approach – attributable to unfavourable
changes in exchange rates. The impact for the principal
currencies, in each case for the following financial year,
is as follows:
in € million
Euro / Chinese Renminbi
Euro / US Dollar
Euro / British Pound
Euro / Russian Rouble
Euro / Japanese Yen
31. 12. 2013
31. 12. 2012
197
65
80
109
44
246
163
65
69
15
15
Currency risk for the BMW Group is concentrated on
the currencies referred to above.
Interest rate risk
The BMW Group’s financial management system in-
volves the use of standard financial instruments such
as short-term deposits, investments in variable and
fixed-income securities as well as securities funds. The
BMW Group is therefore exposed to risks resulting
from changes in interest rates.
These risks arise when funds with differing fixed-rate
periods or differing terms are borrowed and invested.
All items subject to, or bearing, interest are exposed
to interest rate risk. Interest rate risks can affect either
side of the balance sheet.
The fair values of the Group’s interest rate portfolios for
the five main currencies were as follows at the end of
the reporting period:
in € million
Euro
US Dollar
British Pound
Chinese Renminbi
Japanese Yen
31. 12. 2013
31. 12. 2012
14,265
11,931
3,960
1,787
189
12,736
10,489
3,814
1,179
435
Interest rate risks can be managed by the use of interest
rate derivatives. The interest rate contracts used for
hedging purposes comprise mainly swaps which are ac-
counted for on the basis of whether they are designated
as a fair value hedge or as a cash flow hedge. A description
of the management of interest rate risks is provided in
the Combined Management Report.
As stated there, the BMW Group applies a group-wide
value-at-risk approach for internal reporting purposes
and to manage interest rate risks. This is based on a
state-of-the-art historical simulation, in which the po-
tential future fair value losses of the interest rate port-
folios are compared across the Group with expected
amounts measured on the basis of a holding period of
250 days and a confidence level of 99.98 %. Aggrega-
tion of these results creates a risk reduction effect due
to correlations between the various port folios.
88 Group Financial StatementS
88 Income Statements
88 Statement of
Comprehensive Income
90 Balance Sheets
92 Cash Flow Statements
94 Group Statement of Changes in
Equity
96 Notes
96 Accounting Principles and
Policies
114 Notes to the Income Statement
121 Notes to the Statement
of Comprehensive Income
122 Notes to the Balance Sheet
145 Other Disclosures
161 Segment Information
157 Group Financial StatementS
In the following table the potential volumes of fair value
fluctuations – measured on the basis of the value-at-
risk approach – are compared with the expected value for
the interest rate relevant positions of the BMW Group
for the five main currencies:
in € million
Euro
US Dollar
British Pound
Chinese Renminbi
Japanese Yen
31. 12. 2013
31. 12. 2012
214
246
62
11
6
269
271
44
17
12
Raw materials price risk
The BMW Group is exposed to the risk of price fluctua-
tions for raw materials. A description of the management
of these risks is provided in the Combined Management
Report.
The first step in the analysis of the raw materials price
risk is to determine the volume of planned purchases of
raw materials (and components containing those raw
materials). These amounts, which represent the gross
exposure, were as follows at each reporting date for the
following financial year:
in € million
Raw materials price exposures
31. 12. 2013
31. 12. 2012
4,550
3,370
In the next stage, these exposures are compared to all
hedges that are in place. The net cash flow surplus rep-
resents an uncovered risk position. The cash-flow-at-
risk approach involves allocating the impact of potential
raw materials fluctuations to operating cash flows on
the basis of probability distributions. Volatilities and
correlations serve as input factors to assess the relevant
probability distributions.
The potential negative impact on earnings is computed
for each raw material category for the following finan-
cial year on the basis of current market prices and ex-
posure to a confidence level of 95 % and a holding
period of up to one year. Correlations between the
various categories of raw materials are taken into
account when the risks are aggregated, thus reducing
the overall risk.
The following table shows the potential negative impact
for the BMW Group – measured on the basis of the cash-
flow-at-risk approach – attributable to fluctuations in
prices across all categories of raw materials. The risk at
each reporting date for the following financial year was
as follows:
in € million
Cash flow at risk
31. 12. 2013
31. 12. 2012
405
350
Other risks
A further exposure relates to the residual value risk on
vehicles returned to the BMW Group at the end of lease
contracts. The risk in this context was not material to
the Group in the past and / or at the end of the reporting
period. A description of the management of this risk is
provided in the Combined Management Report. Infor-
mation regarding the residual value risk from operating
leases is provided in the section on accounting policies
in note 5.
43
Explanatory notes to the cash flow statements
The cash flow statements show how the cash and cash
equivalents of the BMW Group and of the Automotive
and Financial Services segments have changed in the
course of the year as a result of cash inflows and cash
outflows. In accordance with IAS 7 (Statement of Cash
Flows), cash flows are classified into cash flows from
operating, investing and financing activities.
Cash and cash equivalents included in the cash flow
statement comprise cash in hand, cheques, and cash at
bank, to the extent that they are available within three
months from the end of the reporting period and are
subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.
The cash flows from investing and financing activities
are based on actual payments and receipts. By contrast,
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the cash flow from operating activities is derived in-
directly from the net profit for the year. Under this
method, changes in assets and liabilities relating to op-
erating activities are adjusted for currency translation
effects and changes in the composition of the Group.
The changes in balance sheet positions shown in the
cash flow statement do not therefore agree directly with
the amounts shown in the Group and segment balance
sheets.
Cash inflows and outflows relating to operating leases,
where the BMW Group is the lessor, are aggregated and
shown on the line “Change in leased products” within
cash flows from operating activities.
The net change in receivables from sales financing
(including finance leases, where the BMW Group is the
lessor) is also reported within cash flows from operating
activities.
Income taxes paid and interest received are classified as
cash flows from operating activities in accordance with
IAS 7.31 and IAS 7.35. Interest paid is presented on a
separate line within cash flows from financing activities.
Dividends received in the financial year 2013 amounted
to € 4 million (2012: € 4 million).
The presentation of cash flows from financing activities
has been changed in the Group Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2013. Previously,
changes in financial liabilities were offset on a single
line in the Cash Flow Statement. Following the change,
cash inflows and outflows for non-current other finan-
cial liabilities are shown separately. The change in cur-
rent other financial liabilities is also shown separately.
The previous year’s figures were restated in the inter-
est of comparability. Non-current other financial lia-
bilities resulted in the previous year in a cash inflow
of € 7,427 million for new debt raised and a cash out-
flow of € 5,498 million for repayments. The change in
current other financial liabilities was a net cash inflow
of € 230 million.
44 Related party relationships
In accordance with IAS 24 (Related Party Disclosures),
related individuals or entities which have the ability to
control the BMW Group or which are controlled by the
BMW Group, must be disclosed unless such parties are
not already included in the Group Financial Statements
of BMW AG as consolidated companies. Control is de-
fined as ownership of more than one half of the voting
power of BMW AG or the power to direct, by statute or
agreement, the financial and operating policies of the
management of the BMW Group.
In addition, the disclosure requirements of IAS 24 also
cover transactions with associated companies, joint
ventures and individuals that have the ability to exercise
significant influence over the financial and operating
policies of the BMW Group. This also includes close rela-
tives and intermediary entities. Significant influence
over the financial and operating policies of the BMW
Group is presumed when a party holds 20 % or more of
the voting power of BMW AG. In addition, the require-
ments contained in IAS 24 relating to key management
personnel and close members of their families or inter-
mediary entities are also applied. In the case of the
BMW Group, this applies to members of the Board of
Management and Supervisory Board.
sidiaries, joint ventures and associated companies as
well as with members of the Board of Management and
Supervisory Board of BMW AG.
The BMW Group maintains normal business relation-
ships with non-consolidated subsidiaries. Transactions
with these companies are small in scale, arise in the
normal course of business and are conducted on the
basis of arm’s length principles.
Transactions of BMW Group companies with the
joint venture BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd., Shen-
yang, all arise in the normal course of business and
are conducted on the basis of arm’s length principles.
Group companies sold goods and services to BMW
Brilliance Automotive Ltd., Shenyang, during 2013
for an amount of € 3,588 million (2012: € 2,962 million).
At 31 December 2013, receivables of Group compa-
nies from BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd., Shenyang,
totalled € 898 million (2012: € 608 million). Payables
of Group companies to BMW Brilliance Automotive
Ltd., Shenyang, amounted to € 66 million (2012:
€ – million). Group companies received goods and
services from BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd.,
Shenyang, in 2013 for an amount of € 31 million (2012:
€ 26 million).
In the financial year 2013, the disclosure requirements
contained in IAS 24 affect the BMW Group with regard
to business relationships with non-consolidated sub-
All relationships of BMW Group entities with the joint
ventures SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers Verwaltungs
GmbH, Munich, SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers GmbH
88 Group Financial StatementS
88 Income Statements
88 Statement of
Comprehensive Income
90 Balance Sheets
92 Cash Flow Statements
94 Group Statement of Changes in
Equity
96 Notes
96 Accounting Principles and
Policies
114 Notes to the Income Statement
121 Notes to the Statement
of Comprehensive Income
122 Notes to the Balance Sheet
145 Other Disclosures
161 Segment Information
159 Group Financial StatementS
& Co. KG, Munich, and SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers
LLC, Dover, DE, arise in the normal course of business.
All transactions with these entities were conducted
on the basis of arm’s length principles. At 31 December
2013 receivables of Group companies for loans dis-
bursed to the joint ventures amounted to € 101 million
(2012: € 68 million). Realised interest income earned on
these intragroup loans amounted to € 3 million (2012:
€ 2 million). Goods and services received by Group com-
panies from the joint ventures during the period under
report totalled € 36 million (2012: € 9 million). Payables
of Group companies to the joint ventures at the end
of the reporting period amounted to € 6 million (2012:
€ 1 million).
All relationships of BMW Group entities with the joint
ventures DriveNow GmbH & Co. KG, Munich, and
DriveNow Verwaltungs GmbH, Munich, are conducted
on the basis of arm’s length principles. Transactions
with these entities arise in the normal course of business
and are small in scale.
GmbH, Dresden. Cooperation arrangements within
the field of electromobility have been in place between
BMW AG and Solarwatt GmbH, Dresden, since the
second quarter 2013. The focus of this collaboration is
on providing complete photovoltaic solutions for roof-
top systems and carports to BMW i customers. Solarwatt
GmbH leased vehicles from the BMW Group in 2013.
The service, cooperation and lease contracts referred to
above are not material for the BMW Group. They all
arise in the normal course of business and are conducted
on the basis of arm’s length principles.
Susanne Klatten is a shareholder and member of the
Supervisory Board of BMW AG and also a shareholder
and Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board of
Altana AG, Wesel. Altana AG, Wesel, acquired vehicles
from the BMW Group during the financial year 2013,
mostly in the form of lease contracts. These contracts
are not material for the BMW Group, arise in the course
of ordinary activities and are made, without exception,
on the basis of arm’s length principles.
The BMW Group maintains normal business relation-
ships with associated companies. Transactions with
these companies are small in scale, arise in the normal
course of business and are conducted on the basis of
arm’s length principles.
Apart from the transactions referred to above, compa-
nies of the BMW Group did not enter into any contracts
with members of the Board of Management or Super-
visory Board of BMW AG. The same applies to close mem-
bers of the families of those persons.
Stefan Quandt is a shareholder and Deputy Chairman
of the Supervisory Board of BMW AG. He is also the sole
shareholder and Chairman of the Supervisory Board
of DELTON AG, Bad Homburg v.d.H., which, via its
subsidiaries, performed logistic-related services for the
BMW Group during the financial year 2013. In addition,
companies of the DELTON Group acquired vehicles
from the BMW Group on the basis of arm’s length prin-
ciples, mostly in the form of leasing contracts. Stefan
Quandt is also the majority shareholder of Solarwatt
BMW Trust e. V., Munich, administers assets on a trustee
basis to secure obligations relating to pensions and
pre-retirement part-time work arrangements in Germany
and is therefore a related party of the BMW Group in
accordance with IAS 24. This entity, which is a regis-
tered association (eingetragener Verein) under German
law, does not have any assets of its own. It did not have
any income or expenses during the period under re-
port. BMW AG bears expenses on a minor scale and ren-
ders services on behalf of BMW Trust e. V., Munich.
45 Declaration with respect to the Corporate
Governance Code
The Board of Management and the Supervisory Board of
Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft have is-
sued the prescribed Declaration of Compliance pursuant
to § 161 of the German Stock Corporation Act. It is re-
produced in the Annual Report 2013 of the BMW Group
and is also available to shareholders on the BMW Group
website at www.bmwgroup.com / ir.
46 Shareholdings of members of the Board of Management
and Supervisory Board
The members of the Supervisory Board of BMW AG hold
in total 27.62 % (2012: 27.63 %) of the issued common
and preferred stock shares, of which 16.07 % (2012:
16.08 %) relates to Stefan Quandt, Bad Homburg v. d. H.
and 11.55 % (2012: 11.55 %) to Susanne Klatten, Munich.
As at the end of the previous financial year, shareholdings
of members of the BMW AG Board of Management ac-
count, in total, for less than 1 % of issued shares.
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47 Compensation of members of the Board of Management
and Supervisory Board
The total compensation of the current members of
the Board of Management and the Supervisory Board
of BMW AG amounted to € 40.6 million (2012: € 36.4 mil-
lion) and comprised the following:
in € million
Short-term employment benefits
Post-employment benefits
Compensation
2013
2012
38.4
2.2
40.6
35.2
1.2
36.4
The total compensation of the current Board of Manage-
ment members for 2013 amounted to € 34.5 million
(2012: € 31.4 million). This comprised fixed components
of € 7.9 million (2012: € 7.5 million), variable compo-
nents of € 25.9 million (2012: € 23.2 million) and a share-
based compensation component totalling € 0.7 million
(2012: € 0.7 million).
In addition, an expense of € 2.2 million (2012: € 1.2 mil-
lion) was recognised for current members of the Board
of Management for the period after the end of their em-
ployment relationship. This relates to the expense for
allocations to pension provisions. Pension obligations
to current members of the Board of Management are
covered by pension provisions amounting to € 24.8 mil-
lion (2012: € 29.4 million), computed in accordance with
IAS 19 (Employee Benefits).
The remuneration of former members of the Board
of Management and their dependants amounted to
€ 4.7 million (2012: € 3.8 million).
Pension obligations to former members of the Board of
Management and their surviving dependants are fully
covered by pension provisions amounting to € 58.0 mil-
lion (2012: € 61.2 million), computed in accordance with
IAS 19.
The compensation of the members of the Supervisory
Board for the financial year 2013 amounted to € 4.6 mil-
lion (2012: € 4.5 million). This comprised fixed compo-
nents of € 2.0 million (2012: € 1.6 million) and variable
components of € 2.6 million (2012: € 2.9 million).
The compensation systems for members of the Super-
visory Board do not include any stock options, value
appreciation rights comparable to stock options or any
other stock-based compensation components. Apart
from vehicle lease contracts entered into on customary
market conditions, no advances or loans were granted
to members of the Board of Management and the Super-
visory Board, nor were any contingent liabilities entered
into on their behalf.
Further details about the remuneration of current mem-
bers of the Board of Management and the Supervisory
Board can be found in the Compensation Report, which
is part of the Combined Management Report.
88 Group Financial StatementS
88 Income Statements
88 Statement of
Comprehensive Income
90 Balance Sheets
92 Cash Flow Statements
94 Group Statement of Changes in
Equity
96 Notes
96 Accounting Principles and
Policies
114 Notes to the Income Statement
121 Notes to the Statement
of Comprehensive Income
122 Notes to the Balance Sheet
145 Other Disclosures
161 Segment Information
48
Application of exemptions pursuant to § 264 (3) and
§ 264b HGB
A number of companies and incorporated partnerships
(as defined by § 264 a HGB) which are consolidated
subsidiaries of BMW AG and for which the Group Finan-
cial Statements of BMW AG represent exempting con-
solidated financial statements, apply the exemptions
available in § 264 (3) and § 264b HGB with regard to the
drawing up of a management report. The exemptions
have been applied by:
– Bavaria Wirtschaftsagentur GmbH, Munich
– BMW Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH, Eisenach
– BMW Hams Hall Motoren GmbH, Munich
– BMW M GmbH Gesellschaft für individuelle
Automobile, Munich
– Rolls-Royce Motor Cars GmbH, Munich
In addition, the following entities apply the exemption
available in § 264 (3) and § 264b HGB with regard to
publication:
– Bavaria Wirtschaftsagentur GmbH, Munich
– Alphabet International GmbH, Munich
– BMW Hams Hall Motoren GmbH, Munich
– BMW M GmbH Gesellschaft für individuelle
Automobile, Munich
– BMW INTEC Beteiligungs GmbH, Munich
– BMW Verwaltungs GmbH, Munich
– Rolls-Royce Motor Cars GmbH, Munich
161 Group Financial StatementS
BMW Group
Notes to the Group Financial Statements
Segment Information
49
Explanatory notes to segment information
Information on reportable segments
For the purposes of presenting segment information,
the activities of the BMW Group are divided into oper-
ating segments in accordance with IFRS 8 (Operating
Segments). Operating segments are identified on the
same basis that is used internally to manage and report
on performance and takes account of the organisa-
tional structure of the BMW Group based on the various
products and services of the reportable segments.
The activities of the BMW Group are broken down into
the operating segments Automotive, Motorcycles, Finan-
cial Services and Other Entities.
The Automotive segment develops, manufactures, as-
sembles and sells cars and off-road vehicles, under the
brands BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce as well as spare
parts and accessories. BMW and MINI brand products
are sold in Germany through branches of BMW AG
and by independent, authorised dealers. Sales outside
Germany are handled primarily by subsidiary compa-
nies and, in a number of markets, by independent im-
port companies. Rolls-Royce brand vehicles are sold
in the USA, China and Russia via subsidiary companies
and elsewhere by independent, authorised dealers.
The BMW Motorcycles segment develops, manufactures,
assembles and sells motorcycles as well as spare parts
and accessories.
The principal lines of business of the Financial Services
segment are car leasing, fleet business, retail customer
and dealer financing, customer deposit business and in-
surance activities.
Holding and Group financing companies are included in
the Other Entities segment. This segment also includes
operating companies – BMW Services Ltd., Bracknell,
BMW (UK) Investments Ltd., Bracknell, Bavaria Lloyd
Reisebüro GmbH, Munich, and MITEC Mikroelektronik
Mikrotechnik Informatik GmbH, Dingolfing – which are
not allocated to one of the other segments.
Eliminations comprise the effects of eliminating business
relationships between the operating segments.
Internal management and reporting
Segment information is prepared in conformity with
the accounting policies adopted for preparing and
presenting the Group Financial Statements. The only
exception to this general principle is the treatment of
inter-segment warranties, the earnings impact of which
is allocated to the Automotive and Financial Services
segments on the basis used internally to manage the
business. Inter-segment receivables and payables, pro-
visions, income, expenses and profits are eliminated in
the column “Eliminations”. Inter-segment sales take
place at arm’s length prices.
The role of “chief operating decision maker” with respect
to resource allocation and performance assessment of
the reportable segment is embodied in the full Board of
Management. In order to assist the decision-taking pro-
cess, various measures of segment performance as well
as segment assets have been set for the various operating
segments.
The performance of the Automotive and Motorcycles
segments is managed on the basis of return on capital
employed (RoCE). The measure of segment results used
is therefore profit before financial result. Capital em-
ployed is the corresponding measure of segment assets
used to determine how to allocate resources and com-
prises all current and non-current operational assets after
deduction of liabilities used operationally which are not
subject to interest (e. g. trade payables).
The performance of the Financial Services segment is
measured on the basis of return on equity (RoE), with
profit before tax therefore representing the most im-
portant measure of segment earnings. For this reason
the measure of segment assets in the Financial Services
segment corresponds to net assets, defined as total as-
sets less total liabilities.
The performance of the Other Entities segment is
assessed on the basis of profit or loss before tax. The
corresponding measure of segment assets used to
manage the Other Entities segment is total assets less
tax receivables and investments.
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Segment information by operating segment is as follows:
Segment information by operating segment
in € million
External revenues
Inter-segment revenues
Total revenues
Segment result
Capital expenditure on non-current assets
Depreciation and amortisation on non-current assets
Automotive
Motorcycles
Financial
Services
Other Entities
Reconciliation to
Group figures
Group
2013
2012*
2013
2012
2013
2012
2013
2012*
2013
2012*
2013
2012*
56,285
14,344
70,629
6,657
6,635
3,655
57,499
12,709
70,208
7,599
5,325
3,437
1,495
9
1,504
79
85
65
1,478
12
1,490
9
125
69
18,276
1,598
19,874
1,639
17,484
7,021
17,869
1,681
19,550
1,561
15,988
6,112
2
4
6
164
–
–
2
3
3
–
–
–
–
76,058
76,848
External revenues
– 15,955
– 14,405
–
–
Inter-segment revenues
5
– 15,955
– 14,405
76,058
76,848
Total revenues
– 626
– 4,325
– 3,787
– 1,369
– 2,901
– 1,838
7,913
19,879
6,954
7,803
Segment result
18,537
Capital expenditure on non-current assets
7,780
Depreciation and amortisation on non-current assets
in € million
Segment assets
* Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the revised version of IAS 19, see note 7.
Automotive
Motorcycles
Financial
Services
Other Entities
Reconciliation to
Group figures
Group
31. 12. 2013
31. 12. 2012*
31. 12. 2013
31. 12. 2012
31. 12. 2013
31. 12. 2012*
31. 12. 2013
31. 12. 2012
31. 12. 2013
31. 12. 2012*
31. 12. 2013
31. 12. 2012*
10,265
10,991
488
405
8,407
7,633
54,250
50,685
64,958
62,121
138,368
131,835
Segment assets
88 Group Financial StatementS
88 Income Statements
88 Statement of
Comprehensive Income
90 Balance Sheets
92 Cash Flow Statements
94 Group Statement of Changes in
Equity
96 Notes
96 Accounting Principles and
Policies
114 Notes to the Income Statement
121 Notes to the Statement
of Comprehensive Income
122 Notes to the Balance Sheet
145 Other Disclosures
161 Segment Information
163 Group Financial StatementS
Segment information by operating segment
in € million
External revenues
Inter-segment revenues
Total revenues
Segment result
Capital expenditure on non-current assets
Depreciation and amortisation on non-current assets
Automotive
Motorcycles
Financial
Services
Other Entities
Reconciliation to
Group figures
Group
2013
2012*
2013
2012
2013
2012
2013
2012*
2013
2012*
2013
2012*
56,285
14,344
70,629
6,657
6,635
3,655
57,499
12,709
70,208
7,599
5,325
3,437
1,495
9
1,504
79
85
65
1,478
12
1,490
9
125
69
18,276
1,598
19,874
1,639
17,484
7,021
17,869
1,681
19,550
1,561
15,988
6,112
2
4
6
164
–
–
2
3
–
–
76,058
76,848
External revenues
– 15,955
– 14,405
–
–
Inter-segment revenues
5
– 15,955
– 14,405
76,058
76,848
Total revenues
3
–
–
– 626
– 4,325
– 3,787
– 1,369
– 2,901
– 1,838
7,913
19,879
6,954
7,803
Segment result
18,537
Capital expenditure on non-current assets
7,780
Depreciation and amortisation on non-current assets
in € million
Segment assets
* Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the revised version of IAS 19, see note 7.
Automotive
Motorcycles
Financial
Services
Other Entities
Reconciliation to
Group figures
Group
31. 12. 2013
31. 12. 2012*
31. 12. 2013
31. 12. 2012
31. 12. 2013
31. 12. 2012*
31. 12. 2013
31. 12. 2012
31. 12. 2013
31. 12. 2012*
31. 12. 2013
31. 12. 2012*
10,265
10,991
488
405
8,407
7,633
54,250
50,685
64,958
62,121
138,368
131,835
Segment assets
164
The segment result of the Motorcycles segment in the
previous year was negatively impacted by an impair-
ment loss of € 13 million on property, plant and equip-
ment in accordance with IFRS 5 and by an expense of
€ 57 million for an allocation to provisions at 31 Decem-
ber 2012.
amounting to € 1,279 million (2012*: € 1,499 million). As
in the previous year, the result from equity accounted
investments did not have any impact on the segment
result of the Other Entities segment. The segment result
is stated after an impairment loss on other investments
amounting to € 7 million (2012: € 7 million).
Interest and similar income of the Financial Services
segment is included in segment result and totalled
€ 5 million (2012*: € 1 million). Interest and similar ex-
penses of the Financial Services segment amounted
to € 7 million (2012*: € 5 million). Financial Services
segment result was negatively impacted by impair-
ment losses totalling € 139 million recognised on
leased products.
As in the previous year, segment assets of the Other
Entities segment do not contain any investments ac-
counted for using the equity method.
The information disclosed for capital expenditure and
depreciation and amortisation relates to non-current
property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and
leased products.
The Other Entities segment result includes interest
and similar income amounting to € 1,340 million (2012*:
€ 1,542 million) and interest and similar expenses
Segment figures can be reconciled to the corresponding
Group figures as follows:
88 Group Financial StatementS
88 Income Statements
88 Statement of
Comprehensive Income
90 Balance Sheets
92 Cash Flow Statements
94 Group Statement of Changes in
Equity
96 Notes
96 Accounting Principles and
Policies
114 Notes to the Income Statement
121 Notes to the Statement
of Comprehensive Income
122 Notes to the Balance Sheet
145 Other Disclosures
161 Segment Information
in € million
Reconciliation of segment result
Total for reportable segments
Financial result of Automotive segment and Motorcycles segment
Elimination of inter-segment items
Group profit before tax
Reconciliation of capital expenditure on non-current assets
Total for reportable segments
Elimination of inter-segment items
Total Group capital expenditure on non-current assets
Reconciliation of depreciation and amortisation on non-current assets
Total for reportable segments
Elimination of inter-segment items
Total Group depreciation and amortisation on non-current assets
2013
2012*
8,539
– 99
– 527
7,913
24,204
– 4,325
19,879
10,741
– 3,787
6,954
9,172
– 432
– 937
7,803
21,438
– 2,901
18,537
9,618
– 1,838
7,780
in € million
31. 12. 2013
31. 12. 2012 *
Reconciliation of segment assets
Total for reportable segments
Non-operating assets – Other Entities segment
Operating liabilities – Financial Services segment
Interest-bearing assets – Automotive and Motorcycles segments
Liabilities of Automotive and Motorcycles segments not subject to interest
Elimination of inter-segment items
Total Group assets
* Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the revised version of IAS 19, see note 7.
73,410
5,989
83,923
37,364
24,411
– 86,729
138,368
69,714
6,065
81,064
36,321
21,943
– 83,272
131,835
165 Group Financial StatementS
In the case of information by geographical region, ex-
ternal sales are based on the location of the customer’s
registered office. Revenues with major customers were
not material overall. The information disclosed for non-
current assets relates to property, plant and equipment,
intangible assets and leased products. The reconciling
item disclosed for non-current assets relates to leased
products.
External
revenues
Non-current
assets
2013
2012
2013
2012
11,796
12,691
15,348
22,552
3,103
10,568
–
12,186
13,447
14,448
22,971
2,824
10,972
–
76,058
76,848
25,309
12,867
21
10,651
1,668
1,025
– 4,335
47,206
22,954
11,195
15
9,887
1,548
1,137
– 3,720
43,016
Information by region
in € million
Germany
USA
China
Rest of Europe
Rest of the Americas
Other
Eliminations
Group
Munich, 20 February 2014
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Aktiengesellschaft
The Board of Management
Dr.-Ing. Dr.-Ing. E. h. Norbert Reithofer
Milagros Caiña Carreiro-Andree
Dr.-Ing. Herbert Diess
Dr.-Ing. Klaus Draeger
Dr. Friedrich Eichiner
Harald Krüger
Dr. Ian Robertson (HonDSc)
Peter Schwarzenbauer
166
Statement on corporate Governance
Good corporate governance – acting in accordance with
the principles of responsible management aimed at in-
creasing the value of the business on a sustainable basis –
is an essential requirement for the BMW Group em-
bracing all areas of the business. Corporate culture within
the BMW Group is founded on transparent reporting
and internal communication, a policy of corporate
governance aimed at the interests of stakeholders, fair
and open dealings between the Board of Management,
the Supervisory Board and employees and compliance
with the law. The Board of Management reports in this
declaration, also on behalf of the Supervisory Board,
on important aspects of corporate governance pursuant
to § 289 a HGB and section 3.10 of the German Corporate
Governance Code (GCGC).
Information on the Company’s Governing Constitution
The designation “BMW Group” comprises Bayerische
Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (BMW AG) and its
group entities. BMW AG is a stock corporation (Aktien-
gesellschaft) based on the German Stock Corporation
Act (Aktiengesetz) and has its registered office in
Munich, Germany. It has three representative bodies:
the Annual General Meeting, the Supervisory Board
and the Board of Management. The duties and authori-
ties of those bodies derive from the Stock Corporation
Act and the Articles of Incorporation of BMW AG.
Shareholders, as the owners of the business, exercise
their rights at the Annual General Meeting. The Annual
General Meeting also provides an opportunity to
shareholders to engage in dialogue with the Board of
Management and the Supervisory Board. The Annual
General Meeting decides in particular on the utilisation
of unappropriated profit, the ratification of the acts
of the members of the Board of Management and of the
Supervisory Board, the appointment of the external
auditor, changes to the Articles of Incorporation, speci-
fied capital measures and elects the shareholders’ re-
presentatives to the Supervisory Board. The Board of
Management manages the enterprise under its own
responsibility. Within this framework, it is monitored
and advised by the Supervisory Board. The Supervisory
Board appoints the members of the Board of Manage-
ment and can, at any time, revoke an appointment if
there is an important reason. The Board of Management
keeps the Supervisory Board informed of all signifi-
cant matters regularly, promptly and comprehensively,
following the principles of conscientious and faithful
accountability and in accordance with prevailing law
and the reporting duties allocated to it by the Supervisory
Board. The Board of Management requires the approval
of the Supervisory Board for certain major transactions.
The Supervisory Board is not, however, authorised to
undertake management measures itself.
In accordance with the requirements of the German
Co-determination Act for companies that generally em-
ploy more than 20,000 people, the Supervisory Board
of BMW AG is required to comprise ten shareholder
representatives elected at the Annual General Meeting
(Supervisory Board members representing equity or
shareholders) and ten employees elected in accordance
with the provisions of the Co-determination Act (Super-
visory Board members representing employees). The
ten Supervisory Board members representing employees
comprise seven Company employees, including one
executive staff representative, and three members elected
following nomination by unions.
The close interaction between the Board of Management
and the Supervisory Board in the interests of the enter-
prise as described above is also known as a “two-tier
board structure”.
Declaration of Compliance and the BMW Group
Corporate Governance Code
Management and supervisory boards of companies listed
in Germany are required by law (§ 161 German Stock
Corporation Act) to report once a year whether the offi-
cially published and relevant recommendations issued
by the “German Government Corporate Governance
Code Commission”, as valid at the date of the declara-
tion, have been, and are being, complied with. Com-
panies affected are also required to state which of the
recommendations of the Code have not been or are not
being applied, stating the reason or reasons. The full
text of the declaration, together with explanatory com-
ments, is shown on the following page of this Annual
Report.
The Board of Management and the Supervisory Board
approved the Group’s own Corporate Governance Code
based on the GCGC in previous years in order to pro-
vide interested parties with a comprehensive and stand-
alone document covering the corporate governance
practices applied by the BMW Group. A coordinator
responsible for all corporate governance issues reports
directly and on a regular basis to the Board of Manage-
ment and Supervisory Board.
The Corporate Governance Code for the BMW Group,
together with the Declaration of Compliance, Articles
of Incorporation and other information, can be viewed
and / or downloaded from the BMW Group’s website at
www.bmwgroup.com/ir under the menu items “Corpo-
rate Facts” and “Corporate Governance”.
166 Statement on
corporate Governance
(Part of Management Report)
166 Information on the Company’s
Governing Constitution
167 Declaration of the Board of
Management and of the
Supervisory Board pursuant to
§ 161 AktG
168 Members of the Board of
Management
169 Members of the Supervisory
Board
172 Work Procedures of the
Board of Management
174 Work Procedures of the
Supervisory Board
179 Information on Corporate
Governance Practices
180 Compliance in the BMW Group
185 Compensation Report
167 Statement on corporate Governance
Declaration by the Board of Management and the
Supervisory Board of Bayerische Motoren Werke
Aktiengesellschaft with respect to the Recommen dations
of the “Government Commission on the German
Corporate Governance Code” in accordance with § 161
German Stock Corporation Act
The Board of Management and the Supervisory Board
of Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
(“BMW AG”) declare the following regarding the recom-
mendations of the “Government Commission on the
German Corporate Governance Code”:
1. Since filing the last declaration of 14 May 2013,
BMW AG has complied with all of the recommen-
dations officially published on 15 June 2012 in
the Federal Gazette (Code version of 15 May 2012).
2. BMW AG will in future comply with all of the recom-
mendations officially published on 10 June 2013 in
the Federal Gazette (Code version of 13 May 2013) as
of the date when they apply.
Munich, December 2013
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Aktiengesellschaft
On behalf of the
Supervisory Board
On behalf of the
Board of Management
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h. c.
Dr.-Ing. E. h. Joachim Milberg
Chairman
Dr.-Ing. Dr.-Ing. E. h.
Norbert Reithofer
Chairman
168
Members of the Board of Management
Dr.-Ing. Dr.-Ing. E. h. Norbert Reithofer (born 1956)
Chairman
Dr. Friedrich Eichiner (born 1955)
Finance
Mandates
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
Frank-Peter Arndt (born 1956)
(until 31. 03. 2013)
Production
Mandates
BMW Motoren GmbH (Chairman)
(until 31. 03. 2013)
TÜV Süd AG
BMW (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd. (Chairman)
(until 31. 03. 2013)
Leipziger Messe GmbH
Milagros Caiña Carreiro-Andree (born 1962)
Human Resources, Industrial Relations Director
Dr.-Ing. Herbert Diess (born 1958)
Development
Dr.-Ing. Klaus Draeger (born 1956)
Purchasing and Supplier Network
Mandates
Allianz Deutschland AG
FESTO Aktiengesellschaft
(since 30. 07. 2013)
BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. (Deputy Chairman)
FESTO Management Aktiengesellschaft
(since 30. 07. 2013)
Harald Krüger (born 1965)
MINI, Motorcycles, Rolls-Royce,
Aftersales BMW Group (until 31. 03. 2013)
Production (since 01. 04. 2013)
Mandates
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited (Chairman)
(until 31. 03. 2013)
BMW (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd. (Chairman)
(since 01. 04. 2013)
BMW Motoren GmbH (since 01. 04. 2013)
(Chairman since 07. 06. 2013)
Dr. Ian Robertson (HonDSc) (born 1958)
Sales and Marketing BMW,
Sales Channels BMW Group
Mandates
Dyson James Group Limited
Peter Schwarzenbauer (born 1959)
(since 01. 04. 2013)
MINI, Motorcycles, Rolls-Royce,
Aftersales BMW Group
Mandates
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited (Chairman)
(since 01. 04. 2013)
General Counsel:
Dr. Dieter Löchelt
Membership of other statutory supervisory boards.
Membership of equivalent national or foreign boards of business enterprises.
166 Statement on
corporate Governance
(Part of Management Report)
166 Information on the Company’s
Governing Constitution
167 Declaration of the Board of
Management and of the
Supervisory Board pursuant to
§ 161 AktG
168 Members of the Board of
Management
169 Members of the Supervisory
Board
172 Work Procedures of the
Board of Management
174 Work Procedures of the
Supervisory Board
179 Information on Corporate
Governance Practices
180 Compliance in the BMW Group
185 Compensation Report
169 Statement on corporate Governance
Members of the Supervisory Board
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h. c. Dr.-Ing. E. h.
Joachim Milberg (born 1943)
Chairman
Former Chairman of the Board of
Management of BMW AG
Chairman of the Presiding Board, Personnel Committee
and Nomination Committee; member of Audit Committee
and the Mediation Committee
Mandates
Bertelsmann Management SE (Deputy Chairman)
Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA (Deputy Chairman)
FESTO Aktiengesellschaft (Chairman until 19. 04. 2013)
(Deputy Chairman since 19. 04. 2013)
Deere & Company
FESTO Management Aktiengesellschaft (Chairman
until 19. 04. 2013) (Deputy Chairman since 19. 04. 2013)
Manfred Schoch1 (born 1955)
Deputy Chairman
Chairman of the European and
General Works Council
Industrial Engineer
Member of the Presiding Board, Personnel Committee,
Audit Committee and Mediation Committee
Stefan Quandt (born 1966)
Deputy Chairman
Entrepreneur
Member of the Presiding Board, Personnel Committee,
Audit Committee, Nomination Committee and Mediation
Committee
Mandates
DELTON AG (Chairman)
AQTON SE (Chairman)
DataCard Corp.
Stefan Schmid1 (born 1965)
Deputy Chairman
Chairman of the Works Council, Dingolfing
Member of the Presiding Board, Personnel Committee,
Audit Committee and Mediation Committee
Dr. jur. Karl-Ludwig Kley (born 1951)
Deputy Chairman
Chairman of the Executive Management of
Merck KGaA
Chairman of the Audit Committee and Independent
Finance Expert; member of the Presiding Board,
Personnel Committee and Nomination Committee
Mandates
Bertelsmann Management SE
Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA
Deutsche Lufthansa Aktiengesellschaft
(since 07. 05. 2013)
1. FC Köln GmbH & Co. KGaA (Chairman)
(until 30. 06. 2013)
Bertin Eichler 2 (born 1952)
Former Executive Member of the
Executive Board of IG Metall
Mandates
BGAG Beteiligungsgesellschaft der
Gewerkschaften GmbH (Chairman)
Luitpoldhütte AG (since 03. 12. 2013)
ThyssenKrupp AG (Deputy Chairman)
(until 17. 01. 2014)
1 Employee representatives (company employees).
2 Employee representatives (union representatives).
3 Employee representative (member of senior management).
Membership of other statutory supervisory boards.
Membership of equivalent national or foreign boards of business enterprises.
170
Franz Haniel (born 1955)
Engineer, MBA
Mandates
DELTON AG (Deputy Chairman)
Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH (Chairman)
Heraeus Holding GmbH
Metro AG (Chairman)
secunet Security Networks AG
Giesecke & Devrient GmbH
TBG Limited
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Dr. h. c. Reinhard Hüttl (born 1957)
Chairman of the Executive Board of
Helmholtz-Zentrum Potsdam Deutsches
GeoForschungsZentrum – GFZ
University Professor
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Dr.-Ing. E. h.
Henning Kagermann (born 1947)
President of acatech – Deutsche Akademie der
Technikwissenschaften e. V.
Mandates
Deutsche Bank AG
Deutsche Post AG
Franz Haniel & Cie GmbH
Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft
Aktiengesellschaft in München
Nokia Corporation
Wipro Limited
Susanne Klatten (born 1962)
Entrepreneur
Member of the Nomination Committee
Mandates
ALTANA AG (Deputy Chairman)
SGL Carbon SE (Chairman since 30. 04. 2013)
UnternehmerTUM GmbH (Chairman)
1 Employee representatives (company employees).
2 Employee representatives (union representatives).
3 Employee representative (member of senior management).
Membership of other statutory supervisory boards.
Membership of equivalent national or foreign boards of business enterprises.
Prof. Dr. rer. pol. Renate Köcher (born 1952)
Director of Institut für Demoskopie Allensbach
Gesellschaft zum Studium der öffentlichen
Meinung mbH
Mandates
Allianz SE
Infineon Technologies AG
Nestlé Deutschland AG
Robert Bosch GmbH
Dr. h. c. Robert W. Lane (born 1949)
Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of
Deere & Company
Mandates
General Electric Company
Northern Trust Corporation
Verizon Communications Inc.
Horst Lischka2 (born 1963)
General Representative of IG Metall Munich
Mandates
KraussMaffei GmbH
MAN Truck & Bus AG
Willibald Löw1 (born 1956)
Chairman of the Works Council, Landshut
Wolfgang Mayrhuber (born 1947)
Chairman of the Supervisory Board of
Deutsche Lufthansa Aktiengesellschaft
Mandates
Deutsche Lufthansa Aktiengesellschaft (Chairman)
(since 07. 05. 2013)
Infineon Technologies AG (Chairman)
Lufthansa Technik Aktiengesellschaft
(until 30. 06. 2013)
Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft
Aktiengesellschaft in München
Austrian Airlines AG (until 27. 06. 2013)
HEICO Corporation
Österreichische Luftverkehrs-Holding-GmbH (Chairman)
(until 27. 06. 2013)
UBS AG (until 02. 05. 2013)
166 Statement on
corporate Governance
(Part of Management Report)
166 Information on the Company’s
Governing Constitution
167 Declaration of the Board of
Management and of the
Supervisory Board pursuant to
§ 161 AktG
168 Members of the Board of
Management
169 Members of the Supervisory
Board
172 Work Procedures of the
Board of Management
174 Work Procedures of the
Supervisory Board
179 Information on Corporate
Governance Practices
180 Compliance in the BMW Group
185 Compensation Report
171 Statement on corporate Governance
Dr. Dominique Mohabeer1 (born 1963)
Member of the Works Council, Munich
Brigitte Rödig1 (born 1963)
(since 10. 07. 2013)
Member of the Works Council, Dingolfing
Maria Schmidt1 (born 1954)
(until 30. 06. 2013)
Member of the Works Council, Dingolfing
Dr. Markus Schramm3 (born 1963)
(since 01. 04. 2013)
Head of Development Aftersales
Business Management and
Mobility Services BMW Group
Jürgen Wechsler 2 (born 1955)
Regional Head of IG Metall Bavaria
Mandates
Schaeffler AG (Deputy Chairman)
Werner Zierer1 (born 1959)
Chairman of the Works Council, Regensburg
Oliver Zipse3 (born 1964)
(until 31. 03. 2013)
Head of Corporate Planning and Product Strategy
172
Composition and work procedures of the Board of
Management of BMW AG and its committees
The Board of Management governs the enterprise under
its own responsibility, acting in the interests of the BMW
Group with the aim of achieving sustainable growth
in value. The interests of shareholders, employees and
other stakeholders are also taken into account in the
pursuit of this aim.
The Board of Management determines the strategic
orientation of the enterprise, agrees upon it with the
Supervisory Board and ensures its implementation.
The Board of Management is responsible for ensuring
that all provisions of law and internal regulations are
complied with. Further details about compliance within
the BMW Group can be found in the “Corporate
Governance” section of the Annual Report. The Board
of Management is also responsible for ensuring that
appropriate risk management and risk controlling sys-
tems are in place throughout the Group.
During their period of employment for BMW AG, mem-
bers of the Board of Management are bound by a com-
prehensive non-competition clause. They are required
to act in the enterprise’s best interests and may not
pursue personal interests in their decisions or take ad-
vantage of business opportunities intended for the
enterprise. They may only undertake ancillary activities,
in particular supervisory board mandates outside
the BMW Group, with the approval of the Supervisory
Board’s Personnel Committee. Each member of the
Board of Management of BMW AG is obliged to disclose
conflicts of interest to the Supervisory Board without
delay and inform the other members of the Board of
Management accordingly.
Following the appointment of a new member to the
Board of Management, the BMW Corporate Governance
Officer informs the new member of the framework
conditions under which the board member’s duties are
to be carried out – in particular those enshrined in the
BMW Group’s Corporate Governance Code – as well
as the duty to cooperate when a transaction or event
triggers reporting requirements or requires the approval
of the Supervisory Board.
The Board of Management consults and takes decisions
as a collegiate body in meetings of the Board of Manage-
ment, the Sustainability Board, the Operations Com-
mittee and the Committee for Executive Management
Matters. At its meetings, the Board of Management
defines the overall framework for business strategies
and the use of resources, takes decisions regarding the
implementation of strategies and deals with issues of
particular importance to the BMW Group. The full board
also takes decisions at a basic policy level relating to
the Group’s automobile product strategies and product
projects inasmuch as these are relevant for all brands.
The Board of Management and its committees may, as
required and depending on the subject matters being
discussed, invite non-voting advisers to participate at
meetings.
Terms of reference approved by the Board of Manage-
ment contain a planned allocation of divisional respon-
sibilities between the individual board members. These
terms of reference also incorporate the principle that
the full Board of Management bears joint responsibility
for all matters of particular importance and scope. In
addition, members of the Board of Management man-
age the relevant portfolio of duties under their responsi-
bility, whereby case-by-case rules can be put in place
for cross-divisional projects. Board members continually
provide the Chairman of the Board of Management
with all information regarding major transactions and
developments within their area of responsibility. The
Chairman of the Board of Management coordinates
cross-divisional matters with the overall targets and plans
of the BMW Group, involving other board members to
the extent that divisions within their area of responsi-
bility are affected.
The Board of Management takes its decisions at meetings
generally held on a weekly basis which are convened,
coordinated and headed by the Chairman of the Board
of Management. At the request of the Chairman, de-
cisions can also be taken outside of board meetings if
none of the board members object to this procedure. A
meeting is quorate if all Board of Management members
are invited to the meeting in good time. Members unable
to attend any meeting are entitled to vote in writing,
by fax or by telephone. Votes cast by phone must be sub-
sequently confirmed in writing. Except in urgent cases,
matters relating to a division for which the responsible
board member is not present will only be discussed and
decided upon with that member’s consent.
Unless stipulated otherwise by law or in BMW AG’s
statutes, the Board of Management makes decisions on
the basis of a simple majority of votes cast at meetings.
Outside of board meetings, decisions are taken on
the basis of a simple majority of board members. In the
event of a tied vote, the Chairman of the Board of
Management has the casting vote. Any changes to the
board’s terms of reference must be passed unanimously.
A board meeting may only be held if more than half of
the board members are present.
In the event that the Chairman of the Board of Manage-
ment is not present or is unable to attend a meeting, the
166 Statement on
corporate Governance
(Part of Management Report)
166 Information on the Company’s
Governing Constitution
167 Declaration of the Board of
Management and of the
Supervisory Board pursuant to
§ 161 AktG
168 Members of the Board of
Management
169 Members of the Supervisory
Board
172 Work Procedures of the
Board of Management
174 Work Procedures of the
Supervisory Board
179 Information on Corporate
Governance Practices
180 Compliance in the BMW Group
185 Compensation Report
173 Statement on corporate Governance
Member of the Board responsible for Finances will
represent him.
Minutes are taken of all meetings and the Board of
Management’s resolutions and signed by the Chairman.
Decisions taken by the Board of Management are
binding for all employees.
The rules relating to meetings and resolutions taken
by the full Board of Management are also applicable for
its committees.
Members of the Board of Management not represented
in a committee are provided with the agendas and
minutes of committee meetings. Committee matters are
dealt with in full board meetings if the committee con-
siders it necessary or at the request of a member of the
Board of Management.
A secretariat for Board of Management matters has been
established to assist the Chairman and other board
members with the preparation and follow-up work con-
nected with board meetings.
At meetings of the Operations Committee (generally held
three times a month), decisions are reached in connec-
tion with automobile product projects, based on the
strategic orientation and decision framework stipulated
at Board of Management meetings. The Operations
Committee comprises the Board of Management mem-
ber responsible for Development (who also chairs the
meetings), together with the board members responsible
for the following areas: Purchases and Supplier Network;
Production; Sales and Marketing BMW, Sales Channels
BMW Group; and MINI, Motorcycles, Rolls-Royce,
Aftersales BMW Group. If the committee chairman is
not present or unable to attend a meeting, the Member
of the Board responsible for Production represents
him. Resolutions taken at meetings of the Operations
Committee are made online.
The full board usually convenes twice a year in its func-
tion as Sustainability Board in order to define strategy
with regard to sustainability and decide upon measures
to implement that strategy. The Head of Group Com-
munication and the Group Representative for Sustain-
ability and Environmental Protection participate in
these meetings in an advisory capacity.
The Board’s Committee for Executive Management
Matters deals with enterprise-wide issues affecting ex-
ecutive managers of the BMW Group, either in their
entirety or individually (such as the executive manage-
ment structure, potential candidates for executive
management, nominations for or promotions to senior
management positions). This committee has, on the
one hand, an advisory and preparatory role (e. g.
making suggestions for promotions to the two remu-
neration groups below board level and preparing
decisions to be taken at board meetings with regard
to human resources principles with the emphasis on
executive management issues) and a decision-taking
function on the other (e. g. deciding on appointments
to senior management positions and promotions to
higher remuneration groups or the wording of human
resources principles decided on by the full board).
The Committee has two members who are entitled to
vote at meetings, namely the Chairman of the Board
of Management (who also chairs the meetings) and
the board member responsible for Human Resources.
The Head of Human Resources, Personnel Network
and Human Resources International and the Head of
Human Resources Executive Management also partici-
pate in an advisory function. At the request of the
Chairman, resolutions may also be passed outside of
committee meetings by casting votes in writing, by
fax or by telephone if the other member entitled to
vote does not object immediately. As a general rule,
between five and ten meetings are held each year.
The Board of Management is represented by its Chair-
man in its dealings with the Supervisory Board. The
Chairman of the Board of Management maintains
regular contact with the Chairman of the Supervisory
Board and keeps him informed of all important mat-
ters. The Supervisory Board has passed a resolution
specifying the information and reporting duties of the
Board of Management. As a general rule, in the case
of reports required by dint of law, the Board of Manage-
ment submits its reports to the Supervisory Board in
writing. To the extent possible, documents required as
a basis for taking decisions are sent to the members of
the Supervisory Board in good time before the relevant
meeting. Regarding transactions of fundamental im-
portance, the Supervisory Board has stipulated specific
transactions which require the approval of the Super-
visory Board. Whenever necessary, the Chairman of
the Board of Management obtains the approval of the
Supervisory Board and ensures that reporting duties
to the Supervisory Board are complied with. In order
to fulfil these tasks, the Chairman is supported by all
members of the Board of Management. The fundamen-
tal principle followed when reporting to the Supervi-
sory Board is that the latter should be kept informed
regularly, without delay and comprehensively of all
significant matters relating to planning, business per-
formance, risk exposures, risk management and com-
pliance, as well as any major variances between actual
and budgeted figures.
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Composition and work procedures of the Supervisory
Board of BMW AG and its committees
BMW AG’s Supervisory Board, comprising ten share-
holder representatives (elected by the Annual General
Meeting) and ten employee representatives (elected
by employees in accordance with the German Co-deter-
mination Act), has the task of advising and supervising
the Board of Management in its governance of the
BMW Group. It is involved in all decisions of fundamen-
tal importance for the BMW Group. The Supervisory
Board appoints the members of the Board of Manage-
ment and decides upon the level of compensation
they are to receive. The Supervisory Board can revoke
appointments for important reasons.
Together with the Personnel Committee and the Board
of Management, the Supervisory Board ensures that
long-term successor planning is in place. In their assess-
ment of candidates for a post on the Board of Manage-
ment, the underlying criteria applied by the Supervisory
Board for determining the suitability of candidates are
their expertise in the relevant area of board responsi-
bility, outstanding leadership qualities, a proven track
record and an understanding of the BMW Group’s busi-
ness. The Supervisory Board takes diversity into ac-
count when assessing, on balance, which individual will
best complement the Board of Management as a repre-
sentative body of the Company. “Diversity” in the con-
text of the decision process is understood by the Super-
visory Board to encompass different, complementary
individual profiles, work and life experiences, at both a
national and international level, as well as appropriate
representation of both genders. The Supervisory Board
strives to ensure appropriate female representation
on the Board of Management. The Board of Management
reports accordingly to the Personnel Committee – at
regular intervals and, on request, prior to personnel
decisions being taken by the Supervisory Board – on the
proportion of, and changes in, management positions
held by women, in particular below senior executive
level and at uppermost management level. When actu-
ally selecting an individual for a post on the Board of
Management, the Supervisory Board decides in the best
interests of the Company and after taking account of all
relevant circumstances.
The Supervisory Board holds a minimum of two meet-
ings in each of the first and second six-month periods of
the calendar year. Normally, five plenary meetings are
held per calendar year. One meeting each year is planned
to cover a number of days and is used, among other
things, to enable an in-depth exchange on stra tegic and
technological matters. The main emphases of meetings in
the period under report are described in the Report of
the Supervisory Board. As a general rule, the shareholder
representatives and employee representatives prepare the
Supervisory Board meetings separately and, if necessary,
together with members of the Board of Management.
Members of the Supervisory Board are in particular le-
gally bound to maintain confidentiality with respect to
any confidential reports they receive and any confiden-
tial discussions in which they partake.
The Chairman of the Supervisory Board coordinates
work within the Supervisory Board, chairs its meet-
ings, handles the external affairs of the Supervisory
Board and represents it in its dealings with the Board
of Management.
The Supervisory Board is quorate if all members have
been invited to the meeting and at least half of its
members participate in the vote on a particular resolu-
tion. A resolution relating to an agenda item not in-
cluded in the invitation is only valid if none of the mem-
bers of the Supervisory Board who were not present
at the meeting object to the resolution and a minimum
of two-thirds of the members are present.
As a basic rule, resolutions are passed by the Super-
visory Board by simple majority. The German Co-deter-
mination Act contains specific requirements with regard
to majority voting and technical procedures, particu-
larly with regard to the appointment and revocation of
appointment of management board members and the
election of a supervisory board chairman or deputy
chairman. In the event of a tied vote in the Supervisory
Board, the Chairman of the Supervisory Board has
two votes in a renewed vote, even if this also results in
a tied vote.
In practice, resolutions are taken by the Supervisory
Board and its committees at the relevant meetings. A
Supervisory Board member who is not present at a
meeting can have his / her vote cast by another Super-
visory Board member if an appropriate request has
been made in writing, by fax or in electronic form. This
rule also applies to the casting of the second vote by
the Chairman of the Supervisory Board. The Chairman
of the Supervisory Board can also accept the retrospec-
tive casting of votes by any members not present at a
meeting if this is done within the time limit previously
set. In special cases, resolutions may also be taken
outside of meetings, i. e. in writing, by fax or by elec-
tronic means. Minutes are taken of each meeting and
any resolutions made are signed by the Chairman of
the Supervisory Board.
After its meetings, the Supervisory Board is generally
provided information on new vehicle models in the
form of a short presentation.
166 Statement on
corporate Governance
(Part of Management Report)
166 Information on the Company’s
Governing Constitution
167 Declaration of the Board of
Management and of the
Supervisory Board pursuant to
§ 161 AktG
168 Members of the Board of
Management
169 Members of the Supervisory
Board
172 Work Procedures of the
Board of Management
174 Work Procedures of the
Supervisory Board
179 Information on Corporate
Governance Practices
180 Compliance in the BMW Group
185 Compensation Report
175 Statement on corporate Governance
Following the election of a new Supervisory Board mem-
ber, the BMW Corporate Governance Officer informs
the new member of the principal issues affecting his or
her duties – in particular those enshrined in the BMW
Group Corporate Governance Code – including the
duty to cooperate when a transaction or event triggers
reporting requirements or is subject to the approval of
the Supervisory Board.
All members of the Supervisory Board of BMW AG are
required to ensure that they have sufficient time to
perform their mandate. If members of the Supervisory
Board of BMW AG are also members of the management
board of a listed company, they may not accept more
than a total of three mandates on non-BMW Group super-
visory boards of listed companies or in other bodies
with comparable requirements.
The Supervisory Board examines the efficiency of its
activities on a regular basis. Joint discussions are also
held at plenum meetings, prepared on the basis of a
questionnaire previously devised by and distributed to
the members of the Supervisory Board. The Chairman
of the Supervisory Board is open to suggestions for
improvement at all times.
Each member of the Supervisory Board of BMW AG is
bound to act in the enterprise’s best interests. Members
of the Supervisory Board may not pursue personal in-
terests in their decisions or take advantage of business
opportunities intended for the benefit of the enterprise.
Members of the Supervisory Board are obliged to in-
form the full Supervisory Board of any conflicts of inter-
est which may result from a consultant or directorship
function with clients, suppliers, lenders or other busi-
ness partners, enabling the Supervisory Board to report
to the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting on
how it has dealt with such issues. Material conflicts of
interest and those which are not merely temporary in
nature result in the termination of the mandate of the
relevant Supervisory Board member.
With regard to nominations for the election of members
of the Supervisory Board, care is taken that the Super-
visory Board in its entirety has the required knowledge,
skills and expert experience to perform its tasks in a
proper manner.
The Supervisory Board has set out specific targets for its
own composition (see section “Composition targets for
the Supervisory Board”).
The members of the Supervisory Board are responsible
for undertaking appropriate basic and further training
measures such as that may be necessary to carry out
the tasks assigned to them. The Company provides
appropriate assistance to members of the Supervisory
Board in this respect.
The ability of the Supervisory Board to supervise and
advise the Board of Management independently is also
assisted by the fact that the Supervisory Board is required,
based on its own assessment, to have an appropriate
number of independent members. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h. c.
Dr.-Ing. E. h. Joachim Milberg is the only person on the
Supervisory Board to have previously served on the
Board of Management, of which he ceased to be a mem-
ber in 2002. Supervisory Board members do not exercise
directorships or similar positions or undertake advisory
tasks for important competitors of the BMW Group.
Taking into account the specific circumstances of the
BMW Group and the number of board members, the
Supervisory Board has set up a Presiding Board and
four committees, namely the Personnel Committee, the
Audit Committee, the Nomination Committee and
the Mediation Committee (see “Overview of Supervisory
Board Committees, Meetings”). Such committees serve
to raise the efficiency of the Supervisory Board’s work
and facilitate the handling of complex issues. The estab-
lishment and function of a mediation committee is pre-
scribed by law. The person chairing a committee reports
in detail on its work at each plenum meeting.
The composition of the Presiding Board and the various
committees is based on legal requirements, BMW AG’s
Articles of Incorporation, terms of reference and corpo-
rate governance principles. The expertise and technical
skills of its members are also taken into account.
According to the relevant terms of reference, the Chair-
man of the Supervisory Board is, in this capacity, auto-
matically a member of the Presiding Board, the Personnel
Committee and the Nomination Committee, and also
chairs these committees.
The number of meetings held by the Presiding Board
and the committees depends on current requirements.
The Presiding Board, the Personnel Committee and
the Audit Committee normally hold several meetings in
the course of the year (see “Overview of Supervisory
Board Committees, Meetings” for details of the number
of meetings held in the period under report).
In line with the terms of reference for the activities of
the plenum, the Supervisory Board has also set terms of
reference for the Presiding Board and the various com-
mittees. The committees are only quorate if all members
are present. Resolutions taken by the committees are
passed by simple majority unless stipulated otherwise
by law. Minutes are also taken at the meetings and for
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the resolutions of the committees and the Presiding
Board, and signed by the person chairing the particular
meeting. This person also represents the committee in
any dealings it may have with the Board of Management
or third parties.
Members of the Supervisory Board may not delegate their
duties. The Supervisory Board, the Presiding Board
and committees may call on experts and other suitably
informed persons to attend meetings to give advice on
specific matters.
The Supervisory Board, the Presiding Board and the
committees also meet without the Board of Management
if necessary.
BMW AG ensures that the Supervisory Board and its
committees are sufficiently equipped to carry out their
duties. This includes the services provided by a cen-
tralised secretariat to support the chairmen in coordi-
nating the work of the Supervisory Board.
In accordance with the relevant terms of reference, the
Presiding Board comprises the Chairman of the Super-
visory Board and board deputies. The Presiding Board
prepares Supervisory Board meetings to the extent that
the subject matter to be discussed does not fall within
the remit of a committee. This includes, for example,
preparing the annual Declaration of Compliance with
the German Corporate Governance Code and the Super-
visory Board’s efficiency examination.
The Personnel Committee prepares the decisions of the
Supervisory Board with regard to the appointment and
revocation of appointment of members of the Board
of Management and, together with the full Supervisory
Board and the Board of Management, ensures that long-
term successor planning is in place. The Personnel
Committee also prepares the decisions of the Super-
visory Board with regard to the Board of Management’s
compensation and the Supervisory Board’s regular
review of the Board of Management’s compensation
system. In conjunction with the resolutions taken by
the Supervisory Board regarding the compensation of
the Board of Management, the Personnel Committee
is responsible for drawing up, amending and revoking
service / employment contracts or, when necessary,
other relevant contracts with members of the Board of
Management. In specified cases, the Personnel Com-
mittee also has the authority to give the necessary ap-
proval for a particular transaction (instead of the Super-
visory Board). This includes loans to members of the
Board of Management or Supervisory Board, specified
contracts with members of the Supervisory Board (in
each case taking account of the consequences of related
party transactions), as well as other activities of mem-
bers of the Board of Management, including the accept-
ance of non-BMW Group supervisory board mandates.
The Audit Committee deals in particular with issues
relating to the supervision of the financial reporting
process, the effectiveness of the internal control system,
the risk management system, internal audit arrange-
ments and compliance. It also monitors the external
audit, auditor independence and any additional work
performed by the external auditor. It prepares the pro-
posal for the election of the external auditor at the An-
nual General Meeting, makes a recommendation re-
garding the election of the external auditor, issues the
audit engagement letter and agrees on points of audit
focus as well as the auditor’s fee. The Audit Committee
prepares the Supervisory Board’s resolution relating
to the Company and Group Financial Statements and
discusses interim reports with the Board of Manage-
ment before publication. The Audit Committee also
decides on the Supervisory Board’s agreement to use
the Authorised Capital 2009 (Article 4 no. 5 of the
Articles of Incorporation) and on amendments to the
Articles of Incorporation which only affect its wording.
In line with the recommendations of the German Cor-
porate Governance Code, the Chairman of the Audit
Committee is independent and not a former Chairman
of the Board of Management and has specific know-how
and experience in applying financial reporting stand-
ards and internal control procedures. He also fulfils the
requirements of being an independent financial expert
as defined by § 100 (5) and § 107 (4) AktG.
The Nomination Committee is charged with the task
of finding suitable candidates for election to the Super-
visory Board (as shareholder representatives) and for
inclusion in the Supervisory Board’s proposals for elec-
tion at the Annual General Meeting. In line with the
recommendations of the German Corporate Governance
Code, the Nomination Committee comprises only share-
holder representatives.
The establishment and composition of a mediation
committee are required by the German Co-determina-
tion Act. The Mediation Committee has the task of
making proposals to the Supervisory Board if a resolu-
tion for the appointment of a member of the Board of
Management has not been carried by the necessary
two-thirds majority of members’ votes. In accordance
with statutory requirements, the Mediation Commit-
tee comprises the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman
of the Supervisory Board and one member each se-
lected by shareholder representatives and employee
representatives.
166 Statement on
corporate Governance
(Part of Management Report)
166 Information on the Company’s
Governing Constitution
167 Declaration of the Board of
Management and of the
Supervisory Board pursuant to
§ 161 AktG
168 Members of the Board of
Management
169 Members of the Supervisory
Board
172 Work Procedures of the
Board of Management
174 Work Procedures of the
Supervisory Board
179 Information on Corporate
Governance Practices
180 Compliance in the BMW Group
185 Compensation Report
177 Statement on corporate Governance
Overview of Supervisory Board Committees, Meetings
Principal duties,
basis for activities
Presiding Board
– preparation of Supervisory Board meetings to the extent that the subject mat-
ter to be discussed does not fall within the remit of a committee
– activities based on terms of reference
Personnel Committee
– preparation of decisions relating to the appointment and revocation of appoint-
ment of members of the Board of Management, the compen sation and the
regular review of the Board of Management’s compensation system
– conclusion, amendment and revocation of employment contracts (in conjunc-
tion with the resolutions taken by the Supervisory Board regarding the com-
pensation of the Board of Management) and other contracts with members of
the Board of Management
– decisions relating to the approval of ancillary activities of Board of Manage ment
members, including acceptance of non-BMW Group supervisory mandates as
well as the approval of transactions requiring Supervisory Board approval by dint
of law (e. g. loans to Board of Management or Supervisory Board members)
– set up in accordance with the recommendation contained in the German
Corporate Governance Code, activities based on terms of reference
Audit Committee
– supervision of the financial reporting process, effectiveness of the internal
control system, risk management system, internal audit arrangements and
compliance
– supervision of external audit, in particular auditor independence and addi-
tional work performed by external auditor
– preparation of proposals for election of external auditor at Annual General Meet-
ing, engagement of external auditor and compliance of audit engagement, de-
termination of areas of audit emphasis and fee agreements with external auditor
– preparation of Supervisory Board’s resolution on Company and Group Finan-
cial Statements
– discussion of interim reports with Board of Management prior to publication
– decision on approval for utilisation of Authorised Capital 2009
– amendments to Articles of Incorporation only affecting wording
– establishment in accordance with the recommendation contained in the
German Corporate Governance Code, activities based on terms of reference
Nomination Committee
– identification of suitable candidates (male / female) as shareholder representa-
tives on the Supervisory Board to be put forward for inclusion in the Super-
visory Board’s proposals for election at the Annual General Meeting
– establishment in accordance with the recommendation contained in the
German Corporate Governance Code, activities based on terms of reference
Members
Joachim Milberg1
Manfred Schoch
Stefan Quandt
Stefan Schmid
Karl-Ludwig Kley
Joachim Milberg1
Manfred Schoch
Stefan Quandt
Stefan Schmid
Karl-Ludwig Kley
Number
of meetings
2013
Average
attendance
4
4
95 %
95 %
Karl-Ludwig Kley 1, 2
Joachim Milberg
Manfred Schoch
Stefan Quandt
Stefan Schmid
94 %
4
plus
3 telephone
conferences
2
87.5 %
Joachim Milberg1
Susanne Klatten
Karl-Ludwig Kley
Stefan Quandt
(In line with the recommendations of the
German Corporate Governance Code,
the Nomination Committee comprises
only shareholder representatives.)
Mediation Committee
– proposal to Supervisory Board if resolution for appointment of Board of
Management member has not been carried by the necessary two-thirds
majority of Supervisory Board members’ votes
– committee required by law
Joachim Milberg
Manfred Schoch
Stefan Quandt
Stefan Schmid
–
–
(In accordance with statutory require-
ments, the Mediation Committee
comprises the Chairman and Deputy
Chairman of the Supervisory Board and
one member each selected by share-
holder representatives and employee
representatives.)
1 Chair.
2 Independent financial expert within the meaning of § 100 (5) AktG and § 107 (4) AktG.
178
Composition objectives of the Supervisory Board
The Supervisory Board must be composed in such a
way that its members as a group possess the knowledge,
skills and experience required to properly complete its
tasks. To this end, the Supervisory Board has formally
specified the following concrete objectives regarding
its composition, taking into account the recommenda-
tions contained in the German Corporate Governance
Code:
– At least four of the members of the Supervisory
Board should have international experience or spe-
cialist knowledge with regard to one or more of the
non-German markets important to the Company.
– If possible, the Supervisory Board should include
seven members who have acquired in-depth knowl-
edge and experience from within the enterprise.
The Supervisory Board should not, however, include
more than two former members of the Board of
Management.
– At least three of the shareholder representatives in
the Supervisory Board should be entrepreneurs or
persons who have already gained experience in the
management or supervision of another medium or
large-sized company.
– Ideally, three members of the Supervisory Board
should be figures from the worlds of business, science
or research who have gained experience in areas
relevant to the BMW Group, e. g. chemistry, energy
supply, information technology, or who have acquired
specialist knowledge in subjects relevant for the fu-
ture of the BMW Group, e. g. customer requirements,
mobility, resources and sustainability.
– When seeking suitably qualified individuals for the
Supervisory Board whose specialist skills and leader-
ship qualities are most likely to strengthen the Board
as a whole, consideration should also be given to
diversity. When preparing nominations, the extent
to which the work of the Supervisory Board would
benefit from diversified professional and personal
backgrounds (including international aspects) and
from an appropriate representation of both genders
should also be taken into account. In view of the
proportion of women in the workforce at 31 Decem-
ber 2013 (BMW AG: 14.5 %; BMW Group 17.4 %),
the Supervisory Board is of the opinion that a pro-
portion of three female members out of a total of
20 members (15 %) is satisfactory as far as gender mix
is concerned, but that the inclusion of at least four
female members (20 %) is desirable. The Supervisory
Board therefore considers it appropriate that op-
portunities available in conjunction with selec-
tion pro cedures through to the end of the ordinary
Annual General Meeting in 2015 should be used to
maintain the current proportion of 20 % female repre-
sentation. The Supervisory Board believes it is the
joint responsibility of all persons and groupings
participating in the nomination and election process
to ensure that the Supervisory Board comprises an
appropriate number of qualified women.
– At least twelve of the 20 members of the Super visory
Board should be independent members within the
meaning of section 5.4.2 of the German Corporate
Governance Code, including at least six members
representing the Company’s shareholders. Two inde-
pendent members in the Supervisory Board should
have expert knowledge of accounting or auditing.
– No persons carrying out directorship functions or ad-
visory tasks for important competitors of the BMW
Group may belong to the Supervisory Board. In com-
pliance with prevailing legislation, the members of
the Supervisory Board will strive to ensure that no
persons will be nominated for election with whom
serious conflicts of interest could arise (other than
temporarily) due to other activities and functions car-
ried out by them outside the BMW Group; this in-
cludes in particular advisory activities or directorships
with customers, suppliers, creditors or other business
partners.
– As a general rule, the age limit for membership of
the Supervisory Board should be set at 70 years. In
exceptional cases, members may be allowed to remain
on the Board up until the end of the Annual General
Meeting following their 73rd birthday in order to
fulfil legal requirements or to facilitate smooth succes-
sion in the case of persons with key roles or specialist
qualifications.
The time schedule set by the Supervisory Board for
achieving the above-mentioned composition targets is
the Annual General Meeting in 2015, by which time
elections will have taken place for all positions on the
Supervisory Board. Future proposals for nomination
made by the Super visory Board at the Annual General
Meeting – insofar as they apply to shareholder Super-
visory Board members – should take account of these
objectives in such a way that they can be achieved with
the support of the appropriate resolutions at the An-
nual General Meeting. The Annual General Meeting is
not bound by nominations for election proposed by the
Supervisory Board. The freedom of employees to vote
for the employee members of the Supervisory Board is
also protected. Under the procedural rules stipulated
by the German Co- Determination Act, the Supervisory
Board does not have the right to nominate employee
representatives for election. The objectives which the
Supervisory Board has set itself with regard to its compo-
166 Statement on
corporate Governance
(Part of Management Report)
166 Information on the Company’s
Governing Constitution
167 Declaration of the Board of
Management and of the
Supervisory Board pursuant to
§ 161 AktG
168 Members of the Board of
Management
169 Members of the Supervisory
Board
172 Work Procedures of the
Board of Management
174 Work Procedures of the
Supervisory Board
179 Information on Corporate
Governance Practices
180 Compliance in the BMW Group
185 Compensation Report
179 Statement on corporate Governance
sition are therefore not intended to be instructions to
those entitled to vote or restrictions on their freedom
to vote. More to the point, they reflect the compo-
sition which the current Supervisory Board believes
should be striven for in future by those entitled to
nominate and elect board members, in view of the
advisory and supervisory needs of BMW AG’s Super-
visory Board.
fore see change as an opportunity – adaptability is essen-
tial to be able to capitalise on it.
Frankness
As we strive to find the best solution, it is each em-
ployee’s duty to express any opposing opinions they
may have. The solutions we agree upon will then be
consistently implemented by all those involved.
In the Supervisory Board’s opinion, its own composition
at 31 December 2013 fulfils the composition objectives
detailed above. Brief curricula vitae of the current mem-
bers of the Supervisory Board can be found on the Com-
pany’s website at www.bmwgroup.com.
Information on corporate governance practices
applied beyond mandatory requirements
Core principles
Within the BMW Group, the Board of Management, the
Supervisory Board and the employees base their actions
on twelve core principles which are the cornerstone of
the success of the BMW Group:
Customer focus
The success of our Company is determined by our cus-
tomers. They are at the heart of everything we do.
The results of all our activities must be valued in terms
of the benefits they will generate for our customers.
Peak performance
We aim to be the best – a challenge to which all of us
must rise. Each and every employee must be prepared
to deliver peak performance. We strive to be among
the elite, but without being arrogant. It is the Company
and its products that count – and nothing else.
Responsibility
Every BMW Group employee has the personal responsi-
bility for the Company’s success. When working in a
team, each employee must assume personal responsibility
for his or her actions. We are fully aware that we are
working to achieve the Company’s goals. For this reason,
we work together in the best interests of the Company.
Effectiveness
The only results that count for the Company are those
which have a sustainable impact. In assessing leader-
ship, we must consider the effectiveness of performance
on results.
Adaptability
In order to ensure our long-term success we must adapt
to new challenges with speed and flexibility. We there-
Respect, trust, fairness
We treat each other with respect. Leadership is based on
mutual trust. Trust is rooted in fairness and reliability.
Employees
People make companies. Our employees are the strong-
est factor in our success, which means our personnel
decisions will be among the most important we ever
make.
Leading by example
Every manager must lead by example.
Sustainability
In our view, sustainability constitutes a lasting con-
tribution to the success of the Company. This is the
basis upon which we assume ecological and social
responsibility.
Society
Social responsibility is an integral part of our corporate
self-image.
Independence
We secure the corporate independence of the BMW
Group through sustained profitable growth.
The core principles are also available at www.bmw-
group.com under the menu items “Responsibility” and
“Employees”.
Social responsibility towards employees and along
the supplier chain
The BMW Group stands by its social responsibilities. Our
corporate culture combines the drive for success with
a willingness to be open, trustworthy and transparent.
We are well aware of our responsibility towards society.
Our models for sustainable social responsibility towards
employees and for ensuring compliance with inter-
national social standards are based on various inter-
nationally recognised guidelines. The BMW Group is
committed to adhering to the OECD’s guidelines for
multinational companies and the contents of the ICC
Business Charter for Sustainable Development. Details
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of the contents of these guidelines and other rele-
vant information can be found at www.oecd.org and
www.iccwbo.org. The Board of Management signed the
United Nations Global Compact in 2001 and, in 2005,
together with employee representatives, issued a “Joint
Declaration on Human Rights and Working Conditions
in the BMW Group”. This Joint Declaration was recon-
firmed in 2010. With the signature of these documents,
we have given our commitment to abide worldwide
by internationally recognised human rights and with the
fundamental working standards of the International
Labour Organization (ILO). The most important of these
are freedom of employment, the prohibition of discrimi-
nation, the freedom of association and the right to col-
lective bargaining, the prohibition of child labour, the
right to appropriate remuneration, regulated working
times and compliance with work and safety regulations.
The complete text of the UN Global Compact and the
recommendations of the ILO and other relevant infor-
mation can be found at www.unglobalcompact.org and
www.ilo.org. The Joint Declaration on Human Rights
and Working Conditions in the BMW Group can be found
at www.bmwgroup.com under the menu item “Respon-
sibility” (Services / downloads / topics: “Employees and
Society”).
Further information regarding employees is provided
in the “Personnel” section of the Combined Manage-
ment Report.
It goes without saying that the BMW Group abides by
these fundamental principles and rights worldwide.
Employees have therefore been sensitised to this issue
since 2005 by means of regular internal communica-
tions and further training on recent developments in
this area. Two dedicated helplines – the “Human Rights
Contact” and the “BMW Group SpeakUP Line” – are
available to employees wishing to raise queries or com-
plaints relating to human rights issues. The UN Guiding
Principles provide a framework for critical reflection
and continuous improvement in our endeavours to
ensure that human rights are respected throughout the
organisation.
Activities can only be sustainable, however, if they
encompass the entire value-added chain. That is why
the BMW Group not only makes high demands of itself
but also expects its suppliers and partners to meet the
ecological and social standards it sets and strives con-
tinually to improve the efficiency of processes, measures
and activities.
Sustainability criteria play an integral part in all as-
pects of our purchasing terms and conditions as well
as for the purposes of evaluating suppliers. Potential
suppliers must submit a full disclosure when com-
pleting BMW’s modularly structured sustainability
questionnaire, an inherent component of the accept-
ance procedure for potential new suppliers. The
BMW Group expects suppliers to ensure that the BMW
Group’s sustainability criteria are also adhered to by
sub-suppliers. Purchasing terms and conditions and
other information relating to purchasing can be found
in the publicly available section of the BMW Group
Partner Portal at https: / / b2b.bmw.com.
We foster close relations with our suppliers, providing
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ability.
Compliance in the BMW Group
Responsible and lawful conduct is fundamental to the
success of the BMW Group. This approach is an integral
part of our corporate culture and is the reason why cus-
tomers, shareholders, business partners and the general
public place their trust in us. The Board of Management
and the employees of the BMW Group are obliged to
act responsibly and in compliance with applicable laws
and regulations.
This principle has been embedded in BMW’s internal
rules of conduct for many years. In order to protect
itself systematically against compliance-related and
reputational risks, the Board of Management created
a Compliance Committee several years ago, mandated
to establish a worldwide Compliance Management
System throughout the BMW Group.
The BMW Group Compliance Committee comprises
the heads of the following departments: Legal Affairs,
Corporate and Governmental Affairs, Corporate
Audit, Organisational Development and Corporate
Human Resources. It manages and monitors activi-
ties necessary to avoid non-compliance with the law
(Legal Com pliance). These activities include training,
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corporate Governance
(Part of Management Report)
166 Information on the Company’s
Governing Constitution
167 Declaration of the Board of
Management and of the
Supervisory Board pursuant to
§ 161 AktG
168 Members of the Board of
Management
169 Members of the Supervisory
Board
172 Work Procedures of the
Board of Management
174 Work Procedures of the
Supervisory Board
179 Information on Corporate
Governance Practices
180 Compliance in the BMW Group
185 Compensation Report
181 Statement on corporate Governance
information and communication measures, com-
pliance controls and following up cases of non-com-
pliance.
The BMW Group Compliance Committee reports regu-
larly to the Board of Management on all compliance-re-
lated issues, including the progress made in developing
the BMW Group Compliance Organisation, details of
investigations performed, known infringements of the
law, sanctions imposed and corrective / preventative
measures implemented. The decisions taken by the BMW
Group Compliance Committee are drafted in concept,
and implemented operationally, by the BMW Group
Compliance Committee Office. The BMW Group Com-
pliance Committee Office comprises ten employees and
is allocated in organisational terms to the Chairman of
the Board of Management.
BMW Group Compliance Organisation
Supervisory Board BMW AG
Board of Management BMW AG
BMW Group Compliance Committee
BMW Group Compliance Committee Office
Compliance Operations Network
of all BMW Group
Compliance Responsibles
Annual
Report
Annual
Report
Annual
Compliance
Reporting
Compliance Risk
Analysis
Legal Compliance
Code and Regulations
The Chairman of the BMW Group Compliance Com-
mittee keeps the Audit Committee of the Supervisory
Board informed on the current status of compliance
activities within the BMW Group, both on a regular and
a case-by-case basis as the need arises.
The Board of Management keeps track of and analyses
compliance-related developments and trends on the
basis of the Group’s compliance reporting and input
from the BMW Group Compliance Committee. Measures
to improve the Compliance Management System are in-
itiated on the basis of identified requirements.
A coordinated set of instruments and measures are
employed to ensure that the BMW Group, its repre-
sentative bodies, its managers and its staff act in a law-
ful manner. Particular emphasis has been placed on
compliance with antitrust legislation and the avoidance
of corruption risks. Compliance measures are supple-
mented by a whole range of internal policies, guidelines
and instructions, which in part reflect applicable legisla-
tion. The BMW Group Policy “Corruption Prevention”
deserves particular mention: this document deals with
lawful handling of gifts and benefits and defines appro-
priate assessment criteria and approval procedures for
specified actions.
Compliance measures are determined and prioritised
on the basis of a group-wide compliance risk assessment
covering all 276 business units and functions worldwide
within the BMW Group. The assessment of compliance
risks is updated annually. Measures are realised with
the aid of a regionally structured compliance manage-
ment team covering all parts of the BMW Group and
overseeing more than 170 Compliance Responsibles.
Compliance
Investigations
and Controls
Compliance
Reporting
Compliance
Instruments and
Measures of
the BMW Group
Compliance
Communication
Compliance
Trainings
The various elements of the BMW Group Compliance
Organisation are shown in the diagram on the left and
are applicable for all BMW Group entities worldwide.
To the extent that additional compliance requirements
apply to individual countries or specific lines of busi-
ness, these are covered by supplementary compliance
measures.
Compliance
Contact and
SpeakUP Line
Compliance
Governance and
Processes
The BMW Group Legal Compliance Code is the corner-
stone of the Group’s Compliance Organisation, spelling
out the Board of Management’s acknowledgement of
the fact that compliance is a joint responsibility (“Tone
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from the Top”). This document, which explains the
significance of legal compliance and provides an over-
view of the various areas relevant for the BMW Group,
is available both as a printed brochure and to download
in German and English. In addition, translations into
eleven other languages are available (Dutch, French,
Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Polish, Portuguese,
Russian, Spanish and Thai).
Managers in particular bear a high degree of responsi-
bility and must set a good example in the process of
preventing infringements. Managers throughout the
BMW Group accept this principle by signing a written
declaration, in which they also undertake to inform
staff working for them of the content and significance
of the Legal Compliance Code and to make staff aware
of legal risks. Managers must, at regular intervals and
on their own initiative, check compliance with the law
and communicate regularly with staff on this issue.
Any indication of non-compliance with the law must
be rigorously investigated.
More than 20,300 managers and staff worldwide have
received training in compliance basics since the intro-
duction of the BMW Group Compliance Organisation.
The training material is available on an Internet-based
training platform in German and English and includes
a final test. Successful participation in the training
programme, which is documented by a certificate, is
mandatory for all BMW Group managers. Appro-
priate processes are in place to ensure that all newly
recruited managers and promoted staff undergo com-
pliance training. In this way, the BMW Group ensures
full training coverage for its managers in com pliance
matters.
In addition to this basic training, in-depth training is
also provided to certain groups of staff on specific
compliance issues. This includes a training programme
(Compliance Advanced – Competition and Antitrust
Law), which was expanded in 2013 and is aimed at em-
ployees who come into contact with antitrust-related
issues as a result of their functions within sales, pur-
chasing, production or development. Anti-trust law
training has also been mandatory for all BMW AG em-
ployees delegated to work abroad since the start of
2013. A total of 2,300 employees have already completed
this training. The relevant divisions also introduced
further measures and processes in 2013 to make em-
ployees who participate in meetings with competitors
sufficiently aware of anti-trust risks.
Additional Compliance Market Coachings have also
been implemented in local markets since late 2012.
These multi-day classroom seminars strengthen the
understanding of compliance in selected units and
enhance cooperation between the central BMW Group
Compliance Committee Office and decentralised
compliance offices. In 2013, market coaching was per-
formed for Financial Services and national sales
companies in Argentina, Brazil, China, Mexico and
Singapore.
In order to avoid legal risks, all members of staff are
expected to discuss compliance matters with their
managers and with the relevant departments within
the BMW Group, in particular Legal Affairs, Corporate
Audit and Corporate Security. The BMW Group Com-
pliance Contact serves as a further point of contact for
both employees and non-employees for any questions
regarding compliance.
Employees also have the opportunity to submit infor-
mation – anonymously and confidentially – via the
BMW Group SpeakUP Line about possible breaches of
the law within the Company. The BMW Group SpeakUP
Line is available in a total of 34 languages and can be
reached via local toll-free numbers in all countries in
which BMW Group employees carry out activities.
Compliance-related queries and concerns are docu-
mented and followed up by the BMW Group Com-
pliance Committee Office using an electronic Case
Management System. If necessary, Corporate Audit,
Corporate Security, the Works Council and Legal
Affairs may be called upon to assist in the investigation
process.
Through the group-wide reporting system, Compliance
Responsibles throughout the BMW Group report on
compliance-relevant issues to the Compliance Commit-
tee on a regular basis, and, if necessary, on an ad hoc
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corporate Governance
(Part of Management Report)
166 Information on the Company’s
Governing Constitution
167 Declaration of the Board of
Management and of the
Supervisory Board pursuant to
§ 161 AktG
168 Members of the Board of
Management
169 Members of the Supervisory
Board
172 Work Procedures of the
Board of Management
174 Work Procedures of the
Supervisory Board
179 Information on Corporate
Governance Practices
180 Compliance in the BMW Group
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183 Statement on corporate Governance
basis. This includes reporting on the compliance status
of the relevant entities, on identified legal risks and
incidences of non-compliance as well as on corrective /
preventative measures implemented.
Compliance with and implementation of the Legal Com-
pliance Code are audited regularly by Corporate Audit
and subjected to control checks by Corporate Security
and the BMW Group Compliance Committee Office. As
part of its regular activities, Corporate Audit carries out
on-site audits. The BMW Group Compliance Committee
also engages Corporate Audit to perform compliance-
specific checks. In addition, sample checks (BMW Group
Compliance Spot Checks) specifically designed to iden-
tify potential corruption risks are carried out. In 2013,
three Compliance Spot Checks were performed in
different units. Compliance control activities are coordi-
nated by the BMW Group Panel Compliance Controls.
Any necessary follow-up measures are organised by the
BMW Group Compliance Committee Office.
In the same way that the BMW Group is committed to
lawful and responsible conduct, it also expects no less
from its business partners. During 2012 the BMW Group
developed a new Business Relations Compliance pro-
gramme aimed at ensuring the reliability of its business
relations. Relevant business partners are checked and
evaluated with a view to identifying potential compliance
risks. These procedures are particularly relevant for
relations with sales partners and service providers, such
as agencies and consultants. Depending on the results
of the evaluation, appropriate measures – such as com-
munication measures, training and possible monitor-
ing – are implemented to manage compliance risks. The
Business Relations Compliance programme has already
been launched in 12 units since 2012 and, over the com-
ing years, will be rolled out successively throughout the
BMW Group’s worldwide sales organisation. In 2013,
the company also began introducing compliance clauses
to protect contractual relationships into dealer and im-
porter contracts.
It is essential that employees are aware of and comply
with applicable legal regulations. The BMW Group
does not tolerate violations of the law by its employees.
Culpable violations of the law result in employment-con-
tract sanctions and may involve personal liability con-
sequences for the employee involved.
To avoid this, BMW Group employees are kept fully in-
formed of the instruments and measures used by the
Compliance Organisation via various internal channels.
The central means of communication is the Compliance
website within the BMW Group’s intranet, where em-
ployees can find compliance-related information and
have access to training materials in both German and
English. The website contains a special service area
where various practical tools and aids are made available
to employees, which help them deal with typical com-
pliance-related matters. BMW Group employees also
have access on the website to an electronically supported
approval process for invitations in connection with busi-
ness partners. The results of the group-wide employee
survey in 2013 showed that, thanks to extensive com-
munications activities, BMW Group employees have an
excellent understanding of the topic of compliance and
its significance to the Company.
Compliance is also an important factor in terms of safe-
guarding the future of the BMW Group’s workforce.
With this in mind, the Board of Management and the
national and international employee representative
bodies of the BMW Group have agreed on a binding set
of Joint Principles for Lawful Conduct. In doing so, all
parties involved gave a commitment to the principles
contained in the BMW Group Legal Compliance Code
and to trustful cooperation in all matters relating to
compliance. Employee representatives are therefore reg-
ularly involved in the process of developing compliance
measures within the BMW Group.
In the interest of investor protection and to ensure that
the BMW Group complies with regulations relating to
potential insider information, as early as 1994 the Board
of Management appointed an Ad Hoc Committee, con-
sisting of representatives of various specialist depart-
ments, whose members examine the relevance of issues
for ad hoc disclosure purposes. All persons working on
behalf of the company who have access to insider infor-
mation in accordance with existing rules have been, and
continue to be, included in a corresponding, regularly
updated list and informed of the duties arising from in-
sider rules.
investment amount as a net subsidy . Once the four-
year holding period requirement has been fulfilled, the
participants receive – for each three shares of common
stock held and at the Company’s option – one further
share of common stock or the equivalent amount in cash.
Under the terms of the Employee Share Scheme, em-
ployees were able in 2013 to acquire packages of be-
tween five and 13 shares of non-voting preferred stock
with a discount of € 19.23 (2012: € 12.50) per share
compared to the market price (average closing price in
Xetra trading during the period from 7 November to
13 November 2013: € 63.02). All employees of BMW AG
and its wholly owned German subsidiaries (if agreed
to by the directors of those entities) were entitled to
participate in the scheme. Employees were required to
have been in an uninterrupted employment relation-
ship with BMW AG or the relevant subsidiary for at least
one year at the date on which the allocation for the
year was announced. Shares of preferred stock acquired
in conjunction with the Employee Share Scheme are
subject to a vesting period of four years, starting from
1 January of the year in which the employees acquired
the shares. A total of 266,152 (2012: 422,905) shares of
preferred stock were acquired by employees under the
scheme in 2013; 265,570 (2012: 422,845) of these shares
were drawn from the Authorised Capital 2009, the re-
mainder were bought back via the stock exchange.
Every year the Board of Management of BMW AG de-
cides whether the scheme is to be continued. Further in-
formation is provided in notes 19 and 34 to the Group
Financial Statements.
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Reportable securities transactions
(“Directors Dealings”)
Pursuant to § 15 a of the German Securities Trading Act
(WpHG), members of the Board of Management and the
Supervisory Board and any persons related to those mem-
bers are required to give notice to BMW AG and the
Federal Agency for the Supervision of Financial Services
of transactions with BMW stock or related financial in-
struments if the total sum of such transactions reaches
or exceeds an amount of € 5,000 during any given calen-
dar year. No securities transactions pursuant to § 15 a
WpHG were notified to the Company during the 2013
financial year.
Shareholdings of members of the Board of Management
and the Supervisory Board
The members of the Supervisory Board of BMW AG hold
in total 27.62 % of the Company’s shares of common
and preferred stock (2012: 27.63 %), of which 16.07 %
(2012: 16.08 %) relates to Stefan Quandt, Bad Homburg
v. d. H. and 11.55 % (2012: 11.55 %) to Susanne Klatten,
Munich. The shareholding of the members of the Board
of Management totals less than 1 % of the issued shares.
Share-based remuneration schemes for employees
and Board of Management members
Three share-based remuneration schemes were in
place at BMW AG during the year under report, namely
the Employee Share Scheme (under which entitled
employees of BMW AG have been able to participate in
the enterprise’s success since 1989 in the form of non-
voting shares of preferred stock) and two share-based
remuneration schemes for Board of Management mem-
bers and for department heads (relating to shares of
common stock). The share-based remuneration scheme
for Board of Management members is described in de-
tail in the Compensation Report (see also the Com-
pensation Report and note 19 to the Group Financial
Statements).
The share-based remuneration scheme for qualifying
department heads, introduced with effect for financial
years beginning after 1 January 2012, is closely based
on the scheme for Board of Management members and
is aimed at rewarding a long-term, entrepreneurial ap-
proach to running the business on a sustainable basis.
Under the terms of this scheme, participants give a
commitment to invest an amount equivalent to 20 % of
their performance-based bonus in BMW common stock
and to hold the shares so acquired for four years. In
return for this commitment, BMW AG pays 100 % of the
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corporate Governance
(Part of Management Report)
166 Information on the Company’s
Governing Constitution
167 Declaration of the Board of
Management and of the
Supervisory Board pursuant to
§ 161 AktG
168 Members of the Board of
Management
169 Members of the Supervisory
Board
172 Work Procedures of the
Board of Management
174 Work Procedures of the
Supervisory Board
179 Information on Corporate
Governance Practices
180 Compliance in the BMW Group
185 Compensation Report
185 Statement on corporate Governance
Compensation Report
The following section describes the principles relating
to the compensation of the Board of Management and
the stipulations set out in the statutes relating to the
compensation of the Supervisory Board. In addition to
discussing the compensation system, the components
of compensation are also disclosed in absolute figures.
Furthermore, the compensation of each member of the
Board of Management and the Supervisory Board for
the financial year 2013 is disclosed by individual and
analysed into components.
1. Board of Management compensation
Responsibilities
The Supervisory Board is responsible for determining
and regularly reviewing the Board of Management’s
compensation. The Personnel Committee plays a pre-
paratory role in this process.
Principles of compensation
The compensation system for the Board of Management
at BMW AG is designed to encourage a management
approach focused on sustainable development. One im-
portant principle applied when designing remuneration
systems at BMW is that of consistency at different levels.
In other words, compensation systems for the Board
of Management, senior management and employees of
BMW AG should all have a similar structure and contain
similar components. The Supervisory Board carries out
regular checks to ensure that all Board of Management
compensation components are appropriate, both indi-
vidually and in total, and do not encourage the Board of
Management to take inappropriate risks for the BMW
Group. At the same time, the compensation model used
for the Board of Management should be attractive in
the context of the competitive environment for highly
qualified executives.
The compensation of members of the Board of Manage-
ment is determined by the full Supervisory Board on
the basis of performance criteria and after taking into
account any remuneration received from Group com-
panies. The principal performance criteria are the na-
ture of the tasks allocated to each member of the Board
of Management, the economic situation and the per-
formance and future prospects of the BMW Group. The
Supervisory Board sets demanding and relevant pa-
rameters as the basis for variable compensation. It also
takes care to ensure that variable components based
on multi-year assessment criteria take account of both
positive and negative developments and that the package
as a whole encourages a long-term approach to business
performance. Targets and other parameters may not be
changed retrospectively.
The Supervisory Board reviews the appropriateness of
the compensation system annually. The Personnel
Committee also makes use of remuneration studies.
The Supervisory Board reviews the appropriateness of
the compensation system in horizontal terms by com-
paring compensation paid by DAX companies and in
vertical terms by comparing board compensation with
the salaries of executive managers and with the average
salaries of employees of BMW AG in Germany, in both
cases in terms of level and changes over time. Recom-
mendations made by an independent external remu-
neration expert and suggestions made by investors and
analysts are also considered in the consultative process.
Compensation system, compensation components
The compensation of the Board of Management comprises
both fixed and variable remuneration as well as a share-
based component. Retirement and surviving dependants’
benefit entitlements are also in place.
Fixed compensation
Fixed remuneration consists of a base salary (paid
monthly) and other remuneration elements. Other re-
muneration elements comprise mainly the use of Com-
pany and lease cars as well as the payment of insurance
premiums, contributions towards security systems and
an annual medical check-up. Members of the Board of
Management are also entitled to purchase vehicles and
other services of the BMW Group at conditions that also
apply in each relevant case for employees.
The basic remuneration of members of the Board of
Management is unchanged from the previous year,
namely € 750,000 p. a. for a board member during the
first period of office, € 900,000 p. a. for a board member
from the second period or fourth year of office onwards
and € 1,500,000 p. a. for the Chairman of the Board of
Management.
Variable remuneration
The variable remuneration of Board of Management
members comprises variable cash remuneration on the
one hand and a share-based remuneration component
on the other.
Variable cash remuneration, in particular bonuses
Variable cash remuneration consists of a cash bonus
and share-based remuneration component equivalent
to 20 % of a board member’s total bonus after taxes,
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which the board member is required to invest in BMW AG
common stock. Taxes and social insurance relating
to the share-based remuneration are also borne by the
Company. In substantiated cases, the Supervisory
Board also has the option of paying an additional spe-
cial bonus.
The bonus is made up of two components, each equally
weighted, namely a corporate earnings-related bonus
and a personal performance-related bonus. The target
bonus (100 %) for a Board of Management member, for
both components of variable compensation, totals
€ 1.5 million p. a., rising to € 1.75 million p. a. with effect
from the second term of appointment or the fourth year
in office. The equivalent figure for the Chairman of the
Board of Management is € 3 million p. a. The amount of
bonus is capped for all Board of Management members.
For the financial year 2013, the upper limits were 250 %
of the relevant target bonus. For financial years com-
mencing after 1 January 2014, the upper limits are 200 %
of the relevant target bonus.
The corporate earnings-related bonus is based on the
BMW Group’s net profit and post-tax return on sales
(which are combined in a single earnings factor) and
the level of the dividend (common stock). The corporate
earnings-related bonus is derived by multiplying the
target amount fixed for each member of the Board of
Management by the earnings factor and by the dividend
factor. In exceptional circumstances, for instance when
there have been major acquisitions or disposals, the
Supervisory Board may adjust the level of the corporate
earnings-related bonus.
An earnings and dividend factor of 1.00 would give
rise to an earnings-based bonus of € 0.75 million for
the financial year 2013 for a member of the Board of
Management during the first period of office and one
of € 0.875 million during the second term of appoint-
ment or from the fourth year in office. The equivalent
bonus for the Chairman of the Board of Management is
€ 1.5 million. The earnings factor is 1.00 in the event of
a Group net profit of € 3.1 billion and a post-tax return
on sales of 5.6 %. The dividend factor is 1.00 in the event
that the dividend paid on the shares of common stock
is between 101 and 110 cents. If the Group net profit is
below € 1 billion or if the post-tax return on sales is less
than 2 %, the earnings factor for the financial year 2013
would be zero. In this case, no corporate earnings-re-
lated bonus would be paid. Based on the principle of
consistency at all levels, this rule is also applicable in de-
termining the corporate earnings-related variable com-
pensation components of all managers and staff of
BMW AG.
The personal performance-related bonus is derived by
multiplying the target amount set for each member of
the Board of Management by a performance factor. The
Supervisory Board sets the performance factor on the
basis of its assessment of the contribution of the rele-
vant Board of Management member to sustainable and
long-term oriented business development. In setting
the factor, consideration is given equally to personal
performance and decisions taken in previous forecast-
ing periods, key decisions affecting the future develop-
ment of the business and the effectiveness of measures
taken in response to changing external conditions as
well as other activities aimed at safeguarding the future
viability of the business to the extent not included di-
rectly in the basis of measurement. Performance factor
criteria include innovation (economic and ecological,
e. g. reduction of carbon emissions), customer focus,
ability to adapt, leadership accomplishments, contribu-
tions to the Company’s attractiveness as an employer,
progress in implementing the diversity concept and ac-
tivities that foster corporate social responsibility. The
target bonus and the key figures used to determine the
cor porate earnings-related bonus are fixed in advance
for a period of three financial years, during which time
they may not be amended retrospectively.
Share-based remuneration programme
The compensation system includes a share-based remu-
neration programme, in which the level of share-based
remuneration is based on the amount of the bonus paid.
The system is aimed at creating further long-term incen-
tives to encourage sustainable governance.
This programme envisages a share-based remuneration
component equivalent to 20 % of the board member’s
total bonus after taxes, which the board member is re-
quired to invest in BMW AG common stock. Taxes and
social insurance relating to the share-based remunera-
tion component are also borne by the Company. As a
general rule, the shares must be held for a minimum of
four years. As part of a matching plan, the Board of
Management members will, at the end of the holding
period, receive from the Company either one additional
share of common stock or an equivalent cash amount
for three shares of common stock held, to be decided at
the discretion of the Company (share-based remunera-
tion component / matching component), unless the
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corporate Governance
(Part of Management Report)
166 Information on the Company’s
Governing Constitution
167 Declaration of the Board of
Management and of the
Supervisory Board pursuant to
§ 161 AktG
168 Members of the Board of
Management
169 Members of the Supervisory
Board
172 Work Procedures of the
Board of Management
174 Work Procedures of the
Supervisory Board
179 Information on Corporate
Governance Practices
180 Compliance in the BMW Group
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187 Statement on corporate Governance
employment relationship was ended before expiry of
the agreed contractual period (except where caused by
death or invalidity). Special rules apply in the case of
death or invalidity of a Board of Management member
before fulfilment of the holding period.
Retirement and surviving dependants’ benefits
The provision of retirement and surviving dependants’
benefits for Board of Management members was
changed to a defined contribution system with a guar-
anteed minimum return with effect from 1 January
2010. However, given the fact that board members ap-
pointed for the first time prior to 1 January 2010 had
a legal right to receive the benefits already promised to
them, these board members were given the option to
choose between the previous system and the new one.
In the event of the termination of mandate, Board of
Management members appointed for the first time prior
to 1 January 2010 are entitled to receive certain defined
benefits in accordance with the old pension scheme rules.
Pensions are paid to former members of the Board of
Management who have either reached the age of 65 or,
if their mandate was terminated earlier and not ex-
tended, to members who have either reached the age of
60 or who are unable to work due to ill health or acci-
dent, or who have entered into early retirement in ac-
cordance with a special arrangement. The amount of the
pension is unchanged from the previous year and com-
prises a basic monthly amount of € 10,000 or € 15,000
(Chairman of the Board of Management) plus a fixed
amount. The fixed amount is made up of approximately
€ 75 for each year of service in the Company before be-
coming a member of the Board of Management plus
between € 400 and € 600 for each full year of service on
the board (up to a maximum of 15 years). Pension pay-
ments are adjusted by analogy to the rules applicable for
the adjustment of civil servants’ pensions: the pensions
of members of the Board of Management are adjusted
when the civil servants remuneration level B6 (excluding
allowances) is increased by more than 5 % or in accord-
ance with the Company Pension Act.
When a mandate is terminated, the new defined con-
tribution system provides entitlements which can be
paid either (a) in the case of death or invalidity as a one-
off amount or over a maximum of ten years or (b) on
retirement – depending on the wish of the ex-board
member concerned – in the form of a lifelong monthly
pension, as a one-off amount, in a maximum of ten
annual instalments, or in a combined form (e. g. a com-
bination of a one-off payment and a proportionately
reduced lifelong monthly pension). Pensions are paid
to former members of the Board of Management who
have either reached the statutory retirement age for the
state pension scheme in Germany or, if their mandate
had terminated earlier and had not been extended, to
members who have either reached the age of 60 or are
permanently unable to work, or who have entered into
early retirement in accordance with a special arrange-
ment. In addition, following the death of a retired board
member who has elected to receive a lifelong pension,
60 % of that amount is paid as a lifelong widow’s pension.
Pensions are increased annually by an amount of at
least 1 %.
The amount of the retirement pension to be paid is de-
termined on the basis of the amount accrued in each
board member’s individual pension savings account.
The amount on this account arises from annual contri-
butions paid in plus interest earned depending on the
type of investment.
Depending on the length of membership in the Board
of Management and previous activities, the annual con-
tribution to be paid amounts to between €350,000 and
€400,000 (2012: €300,000) for each member of the Board
of Management and €700,000 (2012: €525,000) for the
Chairman of the Board of Management. The contribu-
tions are credited, along with interest earned, to the per-
sonal savings accounts of board members in monthly
amounts. The guaranteed minimum rate of return p. a.
corresponds to the maximum interest rate used to
cal culate insurance reserves for life insurance policies
(guaranteed interest on life insurance policies). A Board
of Management member entering office at 50 years of
age and serving as member of the Board of Manage-
ment to the age of 60 can reckon on a retirement savings
capital of €4.2 million.
In the case of invalidity or death, a minimum contribu-
tion of the potential annual contributions will be paid
until the person concerned would have reached the age
of 60.
Contributions falling due under the defined contribution
scheme are paid into an external fund in conjunction
with a trust model that is also used to fund pension ob-
ligations to employees.
Income earned on an employed or a self-employed
basis up to the age of 63 is offset against the pension
188
Overview of compensation system and compensation components
Component
Salary p. a.
Variable compensation
Bonus
a) Corporate earnings-related bonus
(corresponds to 50 % of target bonus if target is 100 %
achieved)
Parameter / measurement base
Member of the Board of Management:
– € 0.75 million (first term of appointment)
– € 0.90 million (from second term of appointment onwards or fourth year in office)
Chairman of the Board of Management:
– € 1.50 million
Target bonuses p. a. (if target is 100 % achieved):
– € 1.50 million (first term of appointment)
– € 1.75 million (from second term of appointment onwards or fourth year in office)
– € 3.00 million (Chairman of the Board of Management)
– Upper limit: 250 % (until 31 December 2013)
– Quantitative criteria fixed in advance for a period of three financial years
– Formula: 50 % of target bonus x earnings factor x dividend factor (common stock)
– The earnings factor is derived from the Group net profit and the Group post-tax return
on sales
b) Performance-related bonus
– Primarily qualitative criteria, expressed in terms of a performance factor aimed at
(corresponds to 50 % of target bonus if target is 100 %
achieved)
measuring the board members’ contribution to sustainable and long-term performance
and the future viability of the business
Special bonus payments
– Formula: 50 % of target bonus x performance factor
– Criteria for the performance factor also include: innovation (economic and ecological,
e. g. reduction of CO2 emissions), customer orientation, ability to adapt, leadership ac-
complishments and attractiveness as employer, progress in implementing the diversity
concept and activities that foster corporate social responsibility
May be paid in justified circumstances on an appropriate basis, contractual basis, no
entitlement
Share-based remuneration programme
– Requirement for Board of Management members to each invest an amount equivalent
a) Cash remuneration component
– Earmarked cash remuneration equivalent to the amount required to be invested in
b) Share-based remuneration component
– Once the four-year holding period requirement is fulfilled, Board of Management
BMW AG shares, plus taxes and social insurance contributions
to 20 % of their total bonus (after tax) in BMW AG common stock
(matching component)
Other remuneration
members receive for each three common stock shares held either – at the Company’s
option – one further share of common stock or the equivalent amount in cash, unless
the employment relationship was ended before expiry of the agreed contractual period
(except where caused by death or invalidity).
Contractual agreement, main points: use of company cars, insurance premiums,
contributions towards security systems, medical check-up
Compensation entitlements on termination of contract, compensation entitlements in event of change of control or takeover bid
Retirement and surviving dependants’ benefits
Model
a) Defined benefits
(only applies to board members appointed for the first
time before 1 January 2010; based on legal right to
receive the benefits already promised to them, this group
of persons is entitled to opt between (a) and (b))
No contractual entitlements
Principal features
Pension of € 120,000 (Chairman: € 180,000) p. a. plus fixed amounts based on length of
Company and board service
b) Defined contribution system with guaranteed minimum
rate of return
Pension based on amounts credited to individual savings accounts for contributions paid
and interest earned, various forms of disbursement
Remuneration caps
since 1 January 2014 in € p. a.
Member of the Board of Management
in the first term of appointment
Member of the Board of Management
in the second term of appointment
or from fourth year in office
Chairman of the Board of Management
Pension contributions p. a.:
Member of the Board of Management: € 350,000 – € 400,000
Chairman of the Board of Management: €700,000
Bonus
Cash remuneration
for share acquisition
Share-based remuneration programme
Monetary value
of matching
component
Possible
special bonus
Total*
3,000,000
700,000
700,000
1,000,000
4,925,000
3,500,000
6,000,000
800,000
1,400,000
800,000
1,400,000
1,200,000
1,500,000
5,500,000
9,850,000
* Including basic remuneration, other fixed remuneration elements and pension contribution. The overall cap is lower than the sum of the maximum amounts for each of the
individual components.
166 Statement on
corporate Governance
(Part of Management Report)
166 Information on the Company’s
Governing Constitution
167 Declaration of the Board of
Management and of the
Supervisory Board pursuant to
§ 161 AktG
168 Members of the Board of
Management
169 Members of the Supervisory
Board
172 Work Procedures of the
Board of Management
174 Work Procedures of the
Supervisory Board
179 Information on Corporate
Governance Practices
180 Compliance in the BMW Group
185 Compensation Report
189 Statement on corporate Governance
en titlement. In addition, certain circumstances have
been specified, in the event of which the Company no
longer has any obligation to pay benefits. In such
cases, no transitional payments will be made, either.
caps for all variable remuneration components and for
the remuneration of Board of Management members
in total. The caps are shown in the overview of the com-
pensation system and compensation components.
Board of Management members who retire immediately
after their service on the board and who draw a retire-
ment pension are entitled to purchase vehicles and
other services of the BMW Group at conditions that also
apply in each relevant case for pensioners and to lease
BMW Group vehicles in accordance with the guidelines
applicable to senior heads of departments.
Termination benefits on premature termination of
board activities, benefits paid by third parties
In connection with the premature termination of
Mr Arndt’s activities on the Board of Management with
effect from 31 March 2013 due to health reasons, it
was decided to continue his contract of employment
through to its scheduled end on 31 August 2014 and to
honour all fixed remuneration components, i. e. basic
remuneration of € 900,000 p. a. on a pro rata basis and
other fixed remuneration elements contained in the
contract of employment, including company car usage
and pension contributions, also on a pro rata basis.
Accordingly, for the period from April to December
2013, Mr Arndt received pro rata basic remuneration
of € 675,000 and other remuneration amounting to
€ 24,197. No entitlement to variable remuneration arose
for the period between the premature termination of
board mandate and contract expiry. This does not apply,
however, to entitlements already earned in relation to
the matching component payable in conjunction with
the share-based remuneration scheme (subject to ful-
filment of the stipulated holding period requirement).
In view of the agreed curtailment of contractual retire-
ment benefits, and in settlement of all other contrac-
tual entitlements arising from Mr Arndt’s service
contract, the Company gave a commitment to make a
one-off payment of € 800,000 on contract expiry in 2014.
Apart from this, there are no contractual commitments
to pay compensation if a board member’s mandate is
terminated prematurely. Similarly, there are no commit-
ments to pay compensation for premature termination
in the event of a change of control or a takeover offer.
No members of the Board of Management received any
payments or benefits from third parties in 2013 on
account of their activities as members of the Board of
Management of BMW AG.
Remuneration caps
In 2013, and with effect for financial years beginning
after 1 January 2014, the Supervisory Board stipulated
Compensation of the Board of Management for the
financial year 2013 (2012) (total)
The total compensation of the current members of the
Board of Management of BMW AG for the financial year
2013 amounted to € 34.5 million (2012: € 31.4 million),
of which € 7.9 million (2012: € 7.5 million) relates to fixed
components (including other remuneration). Variable
components amounted to € 25.9 million (2012: € 23.2 mil-
lion) and share-based remuneration components to
€ 0.7 million (2012: € 0.7 million).
In addition, an expense of € 4.3 million (2012: € 1.2 mil-
lion) was recognised in the financial year 2013 for cur-
rent members of the Board of Management, including
Mr Arndt, for the period after the end of their service
relationship. This relates to the expense for allocations
to pension provisions and for benefits relating to the ter-
mination of activity of a Board of Management member.
in € million
2013
2012
Amount Proportion
in %
Amount Proportion
in %
Fixed compensation
7.9
22.9
7.5
23.9
Variable cash
compensation
Share-based compen-
sation component*
Total compensation
25.9
75.1
23.2
73.9
0.7
34.5
2.0
100.0
0.7
31.4
2.2
100.0
* Matching component; provisional number or provisional monetary value calculated at
grant date (date on which the entitlement became binding in law). The final number
of matching shares is determined in each case when the requirement to invest in
BMW AG common stock has been fulfilled.
The amount paid to former members of the Board
of Management and their dependants for the financial
year 2013 was € 4.7 million (2012: € 3.8 million). The
figure for 2013 includes continued payment of the fixed
remuneration of Mr Arndt after leaving the Board of
Management amounting to € 699,197. Pension obliga-
tions to former members of the Board of Management,
including Mr Arndt, and their surviving dependants
are fully covered by pension provisions amounting to
€ 58.0 million (2012: € 61.2 million), computed in accord-
ance with IAS 19.
190
Compensation of the individual members of the Board of Management for the financial year 2013 (2012)
in € or
number of
matching shares
Fixed compensation
Basic
compen-
sation
Other
compen-
sation
Total
Variable
cash com-
pensation
Share-based
compensation
component
(matching
component)1
Com-
pensation
Total
Number Monetary
value
Expense for
share-based
compensation
component
in year under
report in
accordance with
HGB and IFRS
Provision at
31.12. 2013 for
share-based
remuneration
component in
accordance
with HGB
and IFRS2
Norbert Reithofer
1,500,000
(1,500,000)
119,232
(112,835)
1,619,232
(1,612,835)
Frank-Peter
Arndt3
Milagros Caiña
Carreiro-Andree
Herbert Diess
Klaus Draeger
Friedrich Eichiner
Harald Krüger
Ian Robertson
Peter
Schwarzenbauer4
225,000
(900,000)
750,000
(375,000)
900,000
(900,000)
900,000
(900,000)
900,000
(900,000)
900,000
(900,000)
900,000
(900,000)
562,500
(–)
10,434
(27,336)
98,213
(11,526)
19,210
(22,007)
26,374
(22,948)
24,225
(27,366)
18,588
(19,036)
14,401
(14,881)
13,424
(–)
235,434
(927,336)
848,213
(386,526)
919,210
(922,007)
926,374
(922,948)
924,225
(927,366)
918,588
(919,036)
914,401
(914,881)
575,924
(–)
5,270,400
(4,881,600)
640,500
(2,847,600)
2,635,200
(1,220,400)
3,074,400
(2,847,600)
3,074,400
(2,847,600)
3,074,400
(2,847,600)
3,074,400
(2,847,600)
3,074,400
(2,847,600)
1,976,400
(–)
1,886
(2,495)
0
(1,455)
1,012
(514)
1,181
(1,563)
1,181
(1,563)
1,181
(1,563)
1,100
(1,455)
1,181
(1,563)
812
(–)
143,204
(132,634)
7,032,836
(6,627,069)
0
(77,348)
76,841
(35,569)
89,673
(83,089)
89,673
(83,089)
89,673
(83,089)
83,523
(77,348)
89,673
(83,089)
57,603
(–)
875,934
(3,852,284)
3,560,254
(1,642,495)
4,083,283
(3,852,696)
4,090,447
(3,853,637)
4,088,298
(3,858,055)
4,076,511
(3,843,984)
4,078,474
(3,845,570)
2,609,927
(–)
122,700
(75,826)
69,008
(70,099)
49,469
(6,248)
91,437
(55,238)
125,097
(71,283)
104,017
(61,522)
60,843
(37,608)
79,152
(48,583)
10,380
(–)
219,970
(97,269)
157,864
(88,856)
55,717
(6,248)
162,052
(70,615)
215,602
(90,505)
182,455
(78,437)
108,375
(47,532)
141,210
(62,058)
10,380
(–)
Total
7,537,500
344,101
7,881,601
25,894,500
9,534
719,863 34,495,964
712,103
1,253,625
(7,275,000)
(257,935)
(7,532,935)
(23,187,600)
(12,171)
(655,255)
(31,375,790)
(426,407)
(541,520)
1 Provisional number or provisional monetary value calculated at grant date (date on which the entitlement became binding in law). The final number of matching shares is
determined in each case when the requirement to invest in BMW AG common stock has been fulfilled. See note 19 to the Group Financial Statements for a description of the
accounting treatment of the share-based compensation component.
2 Monetary value calculated on the basis of the closing price of BMW common stock in the XETRA trading system on 31 December 2013 (€ 85.22) (fair value at reporting date).
3 Member of the Board of Management until 31 March 2013.
4 Member of the Board of Management since 1 April 2013.
166 Statement on
corporate Governance
(Part of Management Report)
166 Information on the Company’s
Governing Constitution
167 Declaration of the Board of
Management and of the
Supervisory Board pursuant to
§ 161 AktG
168 Members of the Board of
Management
169 Members of the Supervisory
Board
172 Work Procedures of the
Board of Management
174 Work Procedures of the
Supervisory Board
179 Information on Corporate
Governance Practices
180 Compliance in the BMW Group
185 Compensation Report
191 Statement on corporate Governance
Pension benefits of the individual members of the Board of Management
in €
Service cost
IFRS1
Service cost
HGB1
Present value of
pension obligations
(defined benefit plans),
in accordance
with IFRS2
Present value of
pension obligations
(defined benefit plans),
in accordance
with HGB2
Norbert Reithofer
Milagros Caiña Carreiro-Andree
Herbert Diess
Klaus Draeger
Friedrich Eichiner
Harald Krüger
Ian Robertson
Peter Schwarzenbauer3
Total4
Frank-Peter Arndt5
313,038
(217,462)
369,827
(150,000)
211,774
(145,829)
162,426
(114,531)
174,279
(127,028)
143,734
(88,004)
395,507
(281,416)
262,500
(–)
2,033,085
(1,233,039)
149,808
(108,769)
233,100
(204,520)
372,277
(168,361)
407,705
(260,723)
407,482
(227,386)
407,482
(183,671)
358,325
(346,582)
274,357
(283,003)
262,500
(–)
2,723,228
(1,947,143)
307,482
(272,897)
7,234,887
(7,770,956)
555,847
(169,119)
3,294,607
(3,459,608)
4,086,628
(4,357,273)
4,683,637
(4,443,313)
2,648,384
(2,911,534)
2,025,994
(1,872,190)
289,681
(–)
24,819,665
(29,374,854)
4,153,128
(4,390,861)
6,036,606
(5,263,483)
555,190
(168,608)
3,062,183
(2,407,993)
3,694,976
(3,078,164)
3,827,095
(3,203,857)
2,516,021
(1,934,608)
1,771,848
(1,274,502)
289,308
(–)
21,753,227
(20,589,637)
3,783,361
(3,258,422)
1 Service cost differs due to the different valuation bases used to measure pension obligations for HGB purposes (expected settlement amount) and for IFRS purposes
(present value of the defined benefit obligation).
2 Based on legal right to receive the benefits already promised to them, Board of Management members appointed for the first time prior to 1 January 2010 were given
the option of choosing between the old and new models at the time the Company changed from a defined benefit to a defined contribution system.
3 Member of the Board of Management since 1 April 2013. The pension expense for Peter Schwarzenbauer in the financial year 2013 corresponds to the defined contribution
amount.
4 The previous year’s figures include amounts relating to Frank-Peter Arndt.
5 Member of the Board of Management until 31 March 2013.
2. Supervisory Board compensation
Responsibilities, regulation pursuant to Articles
of Incorporation
The compensation of the Supervisory Board is specified
by resolution of the shareholders at the Annual General
Meeting or in the Articles of Incorporation. The com-
pensation regulation valid for the financial year 2013
was resolved by shareholders at the Annual General
Meeting on 14 May 2013 and is set out in Article 15 of
BMW AG’s Articles of Incorporation, which can be
viewed and / or downloaded at www.bmwgroup.com\ir
under the menu items “Corporate Facts” and “Corporate
Governance”.
Compensation principles, compensation components
The Supervisory Board of BMW AG receives a fixed
compensation component as well as a corporate per-
formance-related compensation component which is
oriented toward sustainable growth, based on a multi-
year assessment. The corporate performance-related
component is based on average earnings per share of
common stock for the remuneration year and the two
preceding financial years.
These two interacting components are intended to
ensure that the compensation of Supervisory Board
members is commensurate overall in relation to the
192
tasks performed and the Company’s financial condition
and also takes account of business performance over
several years.
In accordance with the rule contained in BMW AG’s
Articles of Incorporation since the beginning of the 2013
financial year, each member of the Supervisory Board
receives, in addition to the reimbursement of reasonable
expenses, a fixed amount of €70,000 (payable at the end
of the year) as well as a corporate performance-related
compensation of €170 for each full € 0.01 by which the
average amount of (basic) earnings per share (EPS) of
common stock reported in the Group Financial State-
ments for the remuneration year and the two preceding
financial years exceeds a minimum amount of € 2.00
(payable after the Annual General Meeting held in
the following year). An upper limit corresponding to
twice the amount of the fixed compensation (€140,000)
is in place for the corporate performance-related com-
pensation.
With this combination of fixed compensation elements
and a corporate performance-related compensation
component oriented toward sustainable growth, the
compensation structure in place for BMW AG’s Super-
visory Board complies with the recommendation on
super visory board compensation contained in section
5.4.6 paragraph 2 sentence 2 of the German Corporate
Governance Code (version dated 13 May 2013).
The German Corporate Governance Code also recom-
mends in section 5.4.6 paragraph 1 sentence 2 that the
exercising of chair and deputy chair positions in the
Super visory Board as well as the chair and membership
of committees should also be considered when deter-
mining the level of compensation.
Accordingly, the Articles of Incorporation of BMW AG
stipulate that the Chairman of the Supervisory Board
receives three times the amount and each Deputy
Chairman shall receive twice the amount of the remu-
neration of a Supervisory Board member. Provided the
relevant committee convened for meetings on at least
three days during the financial year, each chairman of
the Supervisory Board’s committees receives twice the
166 Statement on
corporate Governance
(Part of Management Report)
166 Information on the Company’s
Governing Constitution
167 Declaration of the Board of
Management and of the
Supervisory Board pursuant to
§ 161 AktG
168 Members of the Board of
Management
169 Members of the Supervisory
Board
172 Work Procedures of the
Board of Management
174 Work Procedures of the
Supervisory Board
179 Information on Corporate
Governance Practices
180 Compliance in the BMW Group
185 Compensation Report
amount and each member of a committee receives one
and a half times the amount of the remuneration of a
Supervisory Board member. If a member of the Super-
visory Board exercises more than one of the functions
referred to above, the compensation is measured only
on the basis of the function which is remunerated with
the highest amount.
In addition, each member of the Supervisory Board re-
ceives an attendance fee of € 2,000 for each full meeting
of the Supervisory Board (Plenum) which the member
has attended (payable at the end of the financial year).
Attendance at more than one meeting on the same day
is not remunerated separately.
The Company also reimburses to each member of the
Supervisory Board reasonable expenses and any value-
added tax arising on the member’s remuneration. The
amounts disclosed below are net amounts.
In order to be able to perform his duties, the Chairman
of the Supervisory Board is provided with secretariat
and chauffeur services.
Compensation of the Supervisory Board for the
financial year 2013 (total)
In accordance with § 15 of the Articles of Incorporation,
the compensation of the Supervisory Board for activities
during the financial year 2013 amounted to € 4.6 million
(2012: € 4.5 million). This comprises fixed compensation
of € 2.0 million (2012: € 1.6 million) and variable compen-
sation of € 2.6 million (2012: € 2.9 million).
in € million
2013
2012
Amount Proportion
in %
Amount Proportion
Fixed compensation
Variable compensation
Total compensation
2.0
2.6
4.6
43.5
56.5
100.0
1.6
2.9
4.5
in %
35.6
64.4
100.0
Supervisory Board members did not receive any further
compensation or benefits from the BMW Group for
advisory and agency services personally rendered.
193 Statement on corporate Governance
Compensation of the individual members of the Supervisory Board for the financial year 2013 (2012)
in €
Fixed compensation
Attendance fee
Variable
compensation
Total
Joachim Milberg (Chairman)
Manfred Schoch (Deputy Chairman)1
Stefan Quandt (Deputy Chairman)
Stefan Schmid (Deputy Chairman)1
Karl-Ludwig Kley (Deputy Chairman)
Bertin Eichler1
Franz Haniel
Reinhard Hüttl
Henning Kagermann
Susanne Klatten
Renate Köcher
Robert W. Lane
Horst Lischka1
Willibald Löw1
Wolfgang Mayrhuber
Dominique Mohabeer 1
Brigitte Rödig1, 2
Maria Schmidt1, 3
Markus Schramm4
Jürgen Wechsler 1
Werner Zierer1
Oliver Zipse5
Total6
210,000
(165,000)
140,000
(110,000)
140,000
(110,000)
140,000
(110,000)
140,000
(110,000)
70,000
(55,000)
70,000
(55,000)
70,000
(55,000)
70,000
(55,000)
70,000
(55,000)
70,000
(55,000)
70,000
(55,000)
70,000
(55,000)
70,000
(55,000)
70,000
(55,000)
70,000
(32,158)
33,370
(–)
34,712
(55,000)
52,740
(–)
70,000
(55,000)
70,000
(55,000)
17,260
(9,167)
10,000
(10,000)
10,000
(10,000)
10,000
(10,000)
10,000
(10,000)
8,000
(8,000)
10,000
(10,000)
10,000
(10,000)
10,000
(10,000)
10,000
(10,000)
10,000
(8,000)
10,000
(8,000)
10,000
(6,000)
10,000
(10,000)
10,000
(10,000)
8,000
(8,000)
10,000
(6,000)
6,000
(–)
4,000
(8,000)
8,000
(–)
6,000
(10,000)
10,000
(10,000)
2,000
(2,000)
294,270
(330,000)
196,180
(220,000)
196,180
(220,000)
196,180
(220,000)
196,180
(220,000)
98,090
(110,000)
98,090
(110,000)
98,090
(110,000)
98,090
(110,000)
98,090
(110,000)
98,090
(110,000)
98,090
(110,000)
98,090
(110,000)
98,090
(110,000)
98,090
(110,000)
98,090
(64,317)
46,761
(–)
48,642
(110,000)
73,903
(–)
98,090
(110,000)
98,090
(110,000)
24,187
(18,333)
514,270
(505,000)
346,180
(340,000)
346,180
(340,000)
346,180
(340,000)
344,180
(338,000)
178,090
(175,000)
178,090
(175,000)
178,090
(175,000)
178,090
(175,000)
178,090
(173,000)
178,090
(173,000)
178,090
(171,000)
178,090
(175,000)
178,090
(175,000)
176,090
(173,000)
178,090
(102,475)
86,131
(–)
87,354
(173,000)
134,643
(–)
174,090
(175,000)
178,090
(175,000)
43,447
(29,500)
1,818,082
(1,430,000)
192,000
(186,000)
2,547,653
(2,860,000)
4,557,735
(4,476,000)
1 These employee representatives have – in line with the guidelines of the Deutsche Gewerkschaftsbund – requested that their remuneration be paid into the
Hans-Böckler-Foundation.
2 Member of the Supervisory Board since 10 July 2013.
3 Member of the Supervisory Board until 30 June 2013.
4 Member of the Supervisory Board since 1 April 2013.
5 Member of the Supervisory Board until 31 March 2013.
6 Figures for the previous year include the remuneration of members of the Supervisory Board who left office during the financial year 2012.
3. Other
Apart from vehicle lease contracts entered into on cus-
tomary market conditions, no advances or loans were
granted by the Company to members of the Board of
Management and the Supervisory Board, nor were any
contingent liabilities entered into on their behalf.
194
Responsibility Statement by the Company’s Legal Representatives
Statement pursuant to § 37y No. 1 of the Securities
Trading Act (WpHG) in conjunction with § 297 (2)
sentence 4 and § 315 (1) sentence 6 of the German
Commercial Code (HGB)
“To the best of our knowledge, and in accordance with
the applicable reporting principles, the Consolidated
Financial Statements give a true and fair view of the
assets, liabilities, financial position and profit of the
Group, and the Group Management Report includes
a fair review of the development and performance of
the business and the position of the Group, together
with a description of the principal opportunities and
risks associated with the expected development of the
Group.”
Munich, 20 February 2014
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Aktiengesellschaft
The Board of Management
Dr.-Ing. Dr.-Ing. E. h. Norbert Reithofer
Milagros Caiña Carreiro-Andree
Dr.-Ing. Herbert Diess
Dr.-Ing. Klaus Draeger
Dr. Friedrich Eichiner
Harald Krüger
Dr. Ian Robertson (HonDSc)
Peter Schwarzenbauer
166 Statement on Corporate GovernanCe (Part of Management Report)166 Information on the Company’s Governing Constitution167 Declaration of the Board of Management and of the Supervisory Board pursuant to § 161 AktG168 Members of the Board of Management169 Members of the Supervisory Board172 Work Procedures of the Board of Management174 Work Procedures of the Supervisory Board179 Information on Corporate Governance Practices180 Compliance in the BMW Group185 Compensation Report 195 Statement on corporate Governance
BMW Group
Auditor’s Report
We have audited the consolidated financial statements
prepared by Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesell-
schaft, comprising the income statement for group and
statement of comprehensive income for group, the
balance sheet for group, cash flow statement for group,
group statement of changes in equity and the notes to
the group financial statements and its report on the
position of the Company and the Group for the business
year from 1 January to 31 December 2013. The prepara-
tion of the consolidated finan cial statements and Group
Management Report in accordance with IFRSs, as
adopted by the EU, and the additional requirements of
German commercial law pur suant to § 315 a (1) HGB
(Handelsgesetzbuch “German Commercial Code”) are
the responsibility of the parent company’s management.
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the con-
solidated financial statements and on the Group Manage-
ment Report based on our audit.
We conducted our audit of the consolidated financial
statements in accordance with § 317 HGB and German
generally accepted standards for the audit of financial
statements promulgated by the Institut der Wirtschafts-
prüfer (Institute of Public Auditors in Germany) (IDW).
Those standards require that we plan and perform the
audit such that misstatements materially affecting the
presentation of the net assets, financial position and
results of operations in the consolidated financial state-
ments in accordance with the applicable financial report-
ing framework and in the Group Management Report
are detected with reasonable assurance. Knowledge of
the business activities and the economic and legal
environment of the Group and expectations as to possi-
ble misstatements are taken into account in the deter-
mination of audit procedures. The effectiveness of the
accounting-related internal control system and the evi-
dence supporting the disclosures in the consolidated
financial statements and in the Group Management
Report are examined primarily on a test basis with in the
framework of the audit. The audit also includes assess-
ing the annual financial statements of those entities
included in consolidation, the determination of entities
to be included in consolidation, the accounting and
consolidation principles used and significant estimates
made by the management, as well as evaluating the
overall presentation of the con solidated finan cial state-
ments and Group Management Report. We believe that
our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Our audit has not led to any reservations.
In our opinion, based on the findings of our audit, the
consolidated financial statements comply with IFRSs,
as adopted by the EU, the additional requirements of
German commercial law pursuant to § 315 a (1) HGB and
give a true and fair view of the net assets, financial
position and results of operations of the Group in ac-
cordance with these requirements. The Group Manage-
ment Report is consistent with the consolidated finan-
cial statements and as a whole provides a suitable
view of the Group’s position and suitably presents the
opportunities and risks of future development.
Munich, 5 March 2014
KPMG AG
Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft
Pastor
Wirtschaftsprüfer
Huber-Straßer
Wirtschaftsprüferin
196
other inFormation
BMW Group Ten-year Comparison
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
20041
Sales volume
Automobiles
Motorcycles2
Production volume
Automobiles
Motorcycles2
Financial Services
units
units
units
units
1,963,798
1,845,186
1,668,982
1,461,166
1,286,310
1,435,876
1,500,678
1,373,970
1,327,992
1,208,732
Automobiles
115,215
106,358
104,286
98,047
87,306
101,685
102,467
100,064
97,474
92,266
Motorcycles2
2,006,366
1,861,826
1,738,160
1,481,253
1,258,417
1,439,918
1,541,503
1,366,838
1,323,119
1,250,345
Automobiles
110,127
113,811
110,360
99,236
82,631
104,220
104,396
103,759
92,012
93,836
Motorcycles2
Sales volume
Production volume
Financial Services
Contract portfolio
Business volume (based on balance sheet carrying amounts) 3
contracts
4,130,002
3,846,364
3,592,093
3,190,353
3,085,946
3,031,935
2,629,949
2,270,528
2,087,368
1,843,399
Contract portfolio
€ million
84,347
80,974
75,245
66,233
61,202
60,653
51,257
44,010
40,428
32,556
Business volume (based on balance sheet carrying amounts) 3
Income Statement
Revenues
Gross profit margin Group4
Profit before financial result
Profit before tax
Return on sales (earnings before tax / revenues)
Income taxes
Effective tax rate
Net profit for the year
Balance Sheet
Non-current assets
Current assets
Equity
Equity ratio Group
Non-current provisions and liabilities
Current provisions and liabilities
Balance sheet total
Cash Flow Statement
Cash and cash equivalents at balance sheet date
Operating cash flow 6
Capital expenditure
Capital expenditure ratio (capital expenditure / revenues)
Personnel
Workforce at the end of year 8
Personnel cost per employee
Dividend
Dividend total
€ million
76,058
76,848
68,821
60,477
50,681
53,197
56,018
48,999
46,656
44,335
Revenues
%
€ million
€ million
%
€ million
%
€ million
€ million
€ million
€ million
%
€ million
€ million
€ million
€ million
€ million
€ million
%
20.1
7,986
7,913
10.4
2,573
32.5
5,340
86,194
52,174
35,643
25.8
52,682
50,043
138,368
7,664
9,450
6,687
8.8
20.2
8,275 5
7,803 5
10.2
2,692 5
34.5
5,111 5
81,305 5
50,530 5
30,606 5
23.2 5
52,834 5
48,395 5
131,835 5
8,370
9,167
5,240
6.8
21.1
8,018
7,383
10.7
2,476
33.5
4,907
74,425
49,004
27,103
22.0
49,113
47,213
18.1
5,111
4,853
8.0
1,610
33.1
3,243
67,013
43,151
23,930
21.7
46,100
40,134
123,429
110,164
101,953
101,086
7,776
8,110 7
3,692
5.4
7,432
8,149
3,263
5.4
110,351
89,895
105,876
89,161 5
100,306
84,887
95,453
83,141
€
96,230
72,349
100,041
75,612
107,539
76,704
106,575
76,621
105,798
75,238
105,972
Workforce at the end of year 8
73,241
Personnel cost per employee
€ million
1,707
1,640
1,508
852
197
197
694
458
419 9
419
Dividend total
10.5
289
413
0.8
203
49.2
210
62,009
39,944
19,915
19.5
45,119
36,919
7,767
4,921
3,471
6.8
11.4
921
351
0.7
21
6.0
330
62,416
38,670
20,273
20.1
41,526
39,287
7,454
4,471
4,204
7.9
21.8
4,212
3,873
6.9
739
19.1
3,134
56,619
32,378
21,744
24.4
33,469
33,784
88,997
2,393
6,246
4,267
7.6
23.1
4,050
4,124
8.4
1,250
30.3
2,874
50,514
28,543
19,130
24.2
31,372
28,555
79,057
1,336
5,373
4,313
8.8
22.9
3,793
3,287
7.0
1,048
31.9
2,239
47,556
27,010
16,973
22.8
29,509
28,084
74,566
1,621
6,184
3,993
8.6
Income Statement
23.2
Gross profit margin Group4
3,774
Profit before financial result
3,583
Profit before tax
8.1
Return on sales (earnings before tax / revenues)
1,341
Income taxes
37.4
Effective tax rate
2,242
Net profit for the year
Balance Sheet
40,822
Non-current assets
26,812
Current assets
16,534
Equity
24.4
Equity ratio Group
26,517
Non-current provisions and liabilities
24,583
Current provisions and liabilities
67,634
Balance sheet total
Cash Flow Statement
2,128
Cash and cash equivalents at balance sheet date
6,157
Operating cash flow 6
4,347
Capital expenditure
9.8
Capital expenditure ratio (capital expenditure / revenues)
Personnel
Dividend
Dividend per share of common stock / preferred stock
€
2.60 / 2.62
2.50 /2.52
2.30 / 2.32
1.30 /1.32
0.30 / 0.32
0.30 / 0.32
1.06 / 1.08
0.70 / 0.72
0.64 / 0.66
0.62 / 0.64
Dividend per share of common stock / preferred stock
1 Adjusted for the new accounting treatment of pension obligations.
2 Excluding Husqvarna, sales volume up to 2013: 59,776 units; production up to 2013: 59,426 units.
3 Amount computed on the basis of balance sheet figures: until 2007 from the Group balance sheet, from 2008 onwards from the Financial Services segment balance sheet.
4 Research and development expenses included in cost of sales with the effect from 2008.
5 Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the revised version of IAS 19, see note 7.
6 Figures are reported in the cash flow statement up to 2006 as cash inflow from operating activities of Industrial Operations and from 2007 as cash inflow from
operating activities of the Automotive segment.
7 Adjusted for reclassifications as described in note 42 of the Financial Statements 2012.
8 Figures exclude dormant employment contracts, employees in the non-work phases of pre-retirement part-time arrangements and low wage earners.
9 Adjustment to dividend due to buy-back of treasury shares.
196 other inFormation
196 BMW Group Ten-year Comparison
198 BMW Group Locations
200 Glossary
202 Index
203 Index of Graphs
204 Financial Calendar
205 Contacts
197 other inFormation
Sales volume
Automobiles
Motorcycles2
Production volume
Automobiles
Motorcycles2
Financial Services
Contract portfolio
Income Statement
Revenues
Gross profit margin Group4
Profit before financial result
Profit before tax
Income taxes
Effective tax rate
Net profit for the year
Balance Sheet
Non-current assets
Current assets
Equity
Equity ratio Group
Return on sales (earnings before tax / revenues)
Non-current provisions and liabilities
Current provisions and liabilities
Balance sheet total
Cash Flow Statement
Cash and cash equivalents at balance sheet date
Operating cash flow 6
Capital expenditure
Capital expenditure ratio (capital expenditure / revenues)
Personnel
Workforce at the end of year 8
Personnel cost per employee
Dividend
Dividend total
units
units
units
units
€ million
€ million
€ million
%
%
%
€ million
€ million
€ million
€ million
%
€ million
€ million
€ million
€ million
€ million
€ million
%
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
20041
1,963,798
1,845,186
1,668,982
1,461,166
1,286,310
1,435,876
1,500,678
1,373,970
1,327,992
1,208,732
115,215
106,358
104,286
98,047
87,306
101,685
102,467
100,064
97,474
92,266
2,006,366
1,861,826
1,738,160
1,481,253
1,258,417
1,439,918
1,541,503
1,366,838
1,323,119
1,250,345
110,127
113,811
110,360
99,236
82,631
104,220
104,396
103,759
92,012
93,836
Sales volume
Automobiles
Motorcycles2
Production volume
Automobiles
Motorcycles2
Financial Services
Business volume (based on balance sheet carrying amounts) 3
€ million
84,347
80,974
75,245
66,233
61,202
60,653
51,257
44,010
40,428
32,556
contracts
4,130,002
3,846,364
3,592,093
3,190,353
3,085,946
3,031,935
2,629,949
2,270,528
2,087,368
1,843,399
Contract portfolio
Business volume (based on balance sheet carrying amounts) 3
€ million
76,058
76,848
68,821
60,477
50,681
53,197
56,018
48,999
46,656
10.5
289
413
0.8
203
49.2
210
62,009
39,944
19,915
19.5
45,119
36,919
11.4
921
351
0.7
21
6.0
330
62,416
38,670
20,273
20.1
41,526
39,287
138,368
131,835 5
123,429
110,164
101,953
101,086
7,767
4,921
3,471
6.8
7,454
4,471
4,204
7.9
20.1
7,986
7,913
10.4
2,573
32.5
5,340
86,194
52,174
35,643
25.8
52,682
50,043
7,664
9,450
6,687
8.8
20.2
8,275 5
7,803 5
10.2
2,692 5
34.5
5,111 5
81,305 5
50,530 5
30,606 5
23.2 5
52,834 5
48,395 5
21.1
8,018
7,383
10.7
2,476
33.5
4,907
74,425
49,004
27,103
22.0
49,113
47,213
8,370
9,167
5,240
6.8
7,776
8,110 7
3,692
5.4
18.1
5,111
4,853
8.0
1,610
33.1
3,243
67,013
43,151
23,930
21.7
46,100
40,134
7,432
8,149
3,263
5.4
21.8
4,212
3,873
6.9
739
19.1
3,134
56,619
32,378
21,744
24.4
33,469
33,784
88,997
2,393
6,246
4,267
7.6
23.1
4,050
4,124
8.4
1,250
30.3
2,874
50,514
28,543
19,130
24.2
31,372
28,555
79,057
1,336
5,373
4,313
8.8
22.9
3,793
3,287
7.0
1,048
31.9
2,239
47,556
27,010
16,973
22.8
29,509
28,084
74,566
1,621
6,184
3,993
8.6
110,351
89,895
105,876
89,161 5
100,306
84,887
95,453
83,141
€
96,230
72,349
100,041
75,612
107,539
76,704
106,575
76,621
105,798
75,238
Income Statement
44,335
23.2
Revenues
Gross profit margin Group4
3,774
Profit before financial result
3,583
Profit before tax
8.1
Return on sales (earnings before tax / revenues)
1,341
Income taxes
37.4
Effective tax rate
2,242
Net profit for the year
Balance Sheet
40,822
Non-current assets
26,812
Current assets
16,534
Equity
24.4
Equity ratio Group
26,517
Non-current provisions and liabilities
24,583
Current provisions and liabilities
67,634
Balance sheet total
Cash Flow Statement
2,128
6,157
Cash and cash equivalents at balance sheet date
Operating cash flow 6
4,347
Capital expenditure
9.8
Capital expenditure ratio (capital expenditure / revenues)
105,972
Personnel
Workforce at the end of year 8
73,241
Personnel cost per employee
Dividend
Dividend per share of common stock / preferred stock
€
2.60 / 2.62
2.50 /2.52
2.30 / 2.32
1.30 /1.32
0.30 / 0.32
0.30 / 0.32
1.06 / 1.08
0.70 / 0.72
0.64 / 0.66
0.62 / 0.64
Dividend per share of common stock / preferred stock
€ million
1,707
1,640
1,508
852
197
197
694
458
419 9
419
Dividend total
1 Adjusted for the new accounting treatment of pension obligations.
2 Excluding Husqvarna, sales volume up to 2013: 59,776 units; production up to 2013: 59,426 units.
4 Research and development expenses included in cost of sales with the effect from 2008.
5 Prior year figures have been adjusted in accordance with the revised version of IAS 19, see note 7.
3 Amount computed on the basis of balance sheet figures: until 2007 from the Group balance sheet, from 2008 onwards from the Financial Services segment balance sheet.
6 Figures are reported in the cash flow statement up to 2006 as cash inflow from operating activities of Industrial Operations and from 2007 as cash inflow from
operating activities of the Automotive segment.
7 Adjusted for reclassifications as described in note 42 of the Financial Statements 2012.
8 Figures exclude dormant employment contracts, employees in the non-work phases of pre-retirement part-time arrangements and low wage earners.
9 Adjustment to dividend due to buy-back of treasury shares.
198
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The BMW Group is present in the world markets with
28 production and assembly plants, 42 sales subsidiaries
and a research and development network.
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196 other inFormation
196 BMW Group Ten-year Comparison
198 BMW Group Locations
200 Glossary
202 Index
203 Index of Graphs
204 Financial Calendar
205 Contacts
BMW Group Research and Innovation Centre (FIZ),
Munich, Germany
BMW Group Research and Technology, Munich,
Germany
BMW Car IT, Munich, Germany
BMW Innovation and Technology Centre, Landshut,
Germany
BMW Diesel Competence Centre, Steyr, Austria
BMW Group Designworks, Newbury Park, USA
BMW Group Technology Office USA, Mountain View,
USA
BMW Group Engineering and Emission Test Center,
Oxnard, USA
BMW Group ConnectedDrive Lab China, Shanghai,
China
BMW Group Engineering China, Beijing, China
BMW Group Engineering Japan, Tokyo, Japan
BMW Group Engineering USA, Woodcliff Lake, USA
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Hams Hall plant, GB
Landshut plant
Leipzig plant
Munich plant
Oxford plant, GB
Regensburg plant
Rosslyn plant, South Africa
BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd., Shenyang,
China (joint venture with Brilliance China
Automotive Holdings – 3 plants)
Spartanburg plant, USA
Steyr plant, Austria
Swindon plant, GB
Wackersdorf plant
BMW – SGL joint venture (2 plants)
Magna Steyr Fahrzeugtechnik, Austria
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CKD production Cairo, Egypt
CKD production Chennai, India
CKD production Jakarta, Indonesia
CKD production Kaliningrad, Russia
CKD production Kulim, Malaysia
CKD production Manaus, Brazil
CKD production Rayong, Thailand
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Austria
Belgium
Brazil
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China
Canada
Czech Republic*
Denmark
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France
Germany
Great Britain
Greece
Hungary*
India
Indonesia*
Ireland
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Japan
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Malaysia
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South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand
USA
* Sales locations only.
200
Glossary
CFRP
Abbreviation for carbon-fibre reinforced polymer. CFRP
is a composite material, consisting of carbon-fibres sur-
rounded by a plastic matrix (resin). On a comparative
basis, CFRP is approximately 50 % lighter than steel and
30 % lighter than aluminium.
DJSI World
Abbreviation for “Dow Jones Sustainability Index World”.
A family of indexes created by Dow Jones and the Swiss
investment agency SAM Sustainability Group for com-
panies with strategies based on a sustainability concept.
The BMW Group has been one of the leading companies
in the DJSI since 1999.
Combined heat and power
Combined heat and power (CHP) or cogeneration is
the simultaneous conversion of energy sources into
electricity and useful heating. In comparison to separate
generation of electricity in conventional power plants,
energy is converted more efficiently and with greater
flexibility. As a result, this technology helps to reduce
CO2 emissions.
Common stock
Stock with voting rights (cf. preferred stock).
EBIT
Abbreviation for “Earnings Before Interest and Taxes”.
The profit before income taxes, minority interest and
financial result.
EBITDA
Abbreviation for “Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depre-
ciation and Amortisation”. The profit before income
taxes, minority interest, financial result and depreciation /
amortisation.
Connected Drive
Under the term Connected Drive, the BMW Group
already unites a unique portfolio of innovative features
that enhance comfort, raise infotainment to new levels
and significantly boost safety in BMW Group vehicles.
Effectiveness
The degree to which offsetting changes in fair value or
cash flows attributable to a hedged risk are achieved by
the hedging instrument.
Cost of materials
Comprises all expenditure to purchase raw materials
and supplies.
DAX
Abbreviation for “Deutscher Aktienindex”, the German
Stock Index. The index is based on the weighted market
prices of the 30 largest German stock corporations (by stock
market capitalisation).
Deferred taxes
Accounting for deferred taxes is a method of allocating
tax expense to the appropriate accounting period.
Derivatives
Financial products, whose measurement is derived
principally from market price, market price fluctuations
and expected market price changes of the underlying
instrument (e. g. indices, stocks or bonds).
Efficient Dynamics
The aim of Efficient Dynamics is to reduce consumption
and emissions whilst simultaneously increasing dynamics
and performance. This involves a holistic approach to
achieving optimum automobile potential, ranging from
efficient engine technologies and lightweight construc-
tion to comprehensive energy and heat management
inside the vehicle.
Equity ratio
The proportion of equity (= subscribed capital, reserves,
accumulated other equity and minority interest) to the
balance sheet total.
Free cash flow
Free cash flow corresponds to the cash inflow from oper-
ating activities of the Automotive segment less the cash
outflow for investing activities of the Automotive seg-
ment adjusted for net investment in marketable securities.
Gross margin
Gross profit as a percentage of revenues.
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198 BMW Group Locations
200 Glossary
202 Index
203 Index of Graphs
204 Financial Calendar
205 Contacts
201 other inFormation
IFRSs
International Financial Reporting Standards, intended
to ensure global comparability of financial reporting
and consistent presentation of financial statements.
The IFRSs are issued by the International Accounting
Standards Board and include the International
Accounting Standards (IASs), which are still valid.
Indicator for water consumption
The indicators for water consumption refer to the pro-
duction sites of the BMW Group. The water consumption
includes the process water input for the production
as well as the general water consumption, e. g. for sani-
tation facilities.
Operating cash flow
Cash inflow from the operating activities of the Auto-
motive segment.
Preferred stock
Stock which receives a higher dividend than common
stock, but without voting rights.
Production network
The BMW Group production network consists world-
wide of 17 plants, seven assembly plants and one con-
tract production plant. Within this network, the plants
supply one another with systems and components
and are all characterised by a high level of productivity,
agility and flexibility.
Rating
Standardised evaluation of a company’s credit standing
which is widely accepted on the global capital markets.
Ratings are published by independent rating agencies,
e. g. Standard & Poor’s or Moody’s, based on their analysis
of a company.
Return on sales
Pre-tax: Profit before tax as a percentage of revenues.
Post-tax: Profit as a percentage of revenues.
Risk management
An integral component of all business processes. Following
enactment of the German Law on Control and Trans-
parency within Businesses (KonTraG), all companies
listed on a stock exchange in Germany are required to
set up a risk management system. The purpose of this
system is to identify risks at an early stage which could
have a significant adverse effect on the assets, liabilities,
financial position and results of operations, and which
could endanger the continued existence of the Company.
This applies in particular to transactions involving risk,
errors in accounting or financial reporting and violations
of legal requirements. The Board of Management is
required to set up an appropriate system, to document
that system and monitor it regularly with the aid of the
internal audit department.
Sales locations
Sales locations include separate legal entities, non-sepa-
rate entities and regional offices. In addition, 105 markets
are serviced by 97 importers.
Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries are those enterprises which, either directly
or indirectly, are under the uniform control of the
management of BMW AG or in which BMW AG, either
directly or indirectly
– holds the majority of the voting rights
– has the right to appoint or remove the majority of the
members of the Board of Management or equivalent
governing body, and in which BMW AG is at the same
time (directly or indirectly) a shareholder
– has control (directly or indirectly) over another enter-
prise on the basis of a control agreement or a provision
in the statutes of that enterprise.
Supplier relationship management
Supplier relationship management (SRM) uses focused
procurement strategies to organise networked supplier
relationships, optimise processes for supplier qualifica-
tion and selection, ensure the application of uniform
standards throughout the Group and create efficient
sourcing and procurement processes along the whole value
added chain.
Sustainability
Sustainability, or sustainable development, gives equal
consideration to ecological, social and economic develop-
ment. In 1987 the United Nations “World Commission
on Environment and Development” defined sustainable
development as development that meets the needs of
the present without compromising the ability of future
generations to meet their own needs. The economic
relevance of corporate sustainability to the BMW Group
is evident in three areas: resources, reputation and risk.
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Index
A
Accounting policies
Apprentices
Automotive segment
42
99 et seq.
29 et seq.
G
Group tangible, intangible and investment
assets
122 et seq.
4, 48, 50 et seq.
50 et seq., 53 et seq.,
4, 50 et seq., 92 et seq.,175 et seq.
50 et seq., 92 et seq., 157 et seq.
B
Balance sheet structure
Bonds
52 et seq., 142 et seq.
54
C
Capital expenditure
Cash and cash equivalents
104, 130
Cash flow
Cash flow statement
CFRP
32, 38, 40, 44
CO2 emissions
Compensation Report
Compliance
Connected Drive
Consolidated companies entity
Consolidation principles
Contingent liabilities
Corporate Governance
Cost of materials
Cost of sales
180 et seq.
38
48, 99, 114
56 et seq.
145
98
28, 44 et seq., 66, 70
185 et seq.
97 et seq.
166 et seq.
D
Dealer organisation /dealerships
Declaration with respect to the Corporate Governance
Code
Dividend
Dow Jones Sustainability Index World
86, 119
19, 41
167
44
E
Earnings per share
Efficient Dynamics
Employees
Equity
Exchange rates
42 et seq.
99, 119
38
53 et seq., 131 et seq.
25, 64, 98, 155 et seq.
53, 103, 127 et seq.
102 et seq., 146 et seq.
51 et seq., 55 et seq., 104,
F
Financial assets
Financial instruments
Financial liabilities
142 et seq.
Financial result
Financial Services segment
Fleet emissions
48 et seq., 59, 116
36 et seq.
27 et seq., 45, 66
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198 BMW Group Locations
200 Glossary
202 Index
203 Index of Graphs
204 Financial Calendar
205 Contacts
47, 88 et seq., 114 et seq.
I
Income statement
Income taxes
Intangible assets
Inventories
53, 55, 60, 103 et seq., 129
Investments accounted for using the equity method
and other investments
48, 103, 116 et seq., 141
48, 50, 54, 100, 124
101, 125
K
Key data per share
86
L
Lease business
Leased products
Locations
125
198 et seq.
36 et seq.
M
Mandates of members of the Board of
168
Management
Mandates of members of the Supervisory
Board
Marketable securities
Motorcycles segment
102, 127 et seq.
35
169 et seq.
N
Net profit
New financial reporting rules
4, 47 et seq.
110 et seq.
O
Other financial result
Other investments
Other operating income and expenses
Other provisions
Outlook
116
125 et seq.
63 et seq.
141
115
55, 61, 104, 133 et seq.
20 et seq., 27 et seq., 59,
119
P
Pension provisions
Performance indicators
62, 65 et seq.
Personnel costs
Production
Production network
Profit before financial result
Profit before tax
Property, plant and equipment
100, 124
Purchasing
32 et seq.
40
32 et seq.
4, 47 et seq.
4, 27 et seq., 48 et seq., 65
48, 50, 53 et seq.,
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Index of Graphs
50 et seq.,
158 et seq.
52, 74 et seq., 87, 133
R
Rating
Receivables from sales financing
53 et seq., 102 et seq., 126
Related party relationships
Remuneration system
6 et seq.
Report of the Supervisory Board
23, 38 et seq.
Research and development
Result from equity accounted investments
Return on sales
Revenue reserves
Revenues
Risks report
131 et seq.
28, 47 et seq., 59, 66, 99, 114
20 et seq., 47 et seq.
185 et seq.
68 et seq.
115
114
3, 27, 29 et seq., 65 et seq.
161 et seq.
S
Selling and administrative expenses
Sales volume
Segment information
Shareholdings of members of the Board of
Management and the Supervisory Board
Statement of Comprehensive Income
Stock
Sustainability
44 et seq.
85 et seq.
159
88, 121
100 et seq., 122 et seq.
T
Tangible, intangible and investment
assets
Trade payables
Trade receivables
126 et seq.
55, 61, 144
50 et seq., 53 et seq., 102 et seq.,
24
25
26
20
3 et seq.
Finances
BMW Group in figures
Value drivers
Exchange rates compared to the euro
Oil price trend
25
Steel price trend
Precious metals price trend
BMW Group new vehicles financed by
Financial Services segment
Contract portfolio of Financial Services segment
Contract portfolio retail customer financing of
Financial Services segment
37
Development of credit loss ratio
Regional mix of purchase volumes
Change in cash and cash equivalents
Financial liabilities
52
Balance sheet structure – Automotive segment
Balance sheet structure – Group
BMW Group value added
Risk management in the BMW Group
40
57
50
68
36
54
37
36
54
Production and sales volume
BMW Group – key automobile markets
BMW Group sales volume by region
MINI brand cars – analysis by model variant
Vehicle production by plant
BMW Group – key motorcycle markets
35
BMW sales volume of motorcycles
35
29
32
29
31
Workforce
BMW Group apprentices at 31 December
Employee attrition rate at BMW AG
Proportion of non-tariff female employees
43
42
43
Environment
45
CO2 emissions per vehicle produced
Energy consumed per vehicle produced
Process wastewater per vehicle produced
Water consumption per vehicle produced
Volatile organic compounds per vehicle produced
Waste for disposal per vehicle produced
45
45
45
46
46
Stock
Development of BMW stock
85
Compliance
BMW Group Compliance Organisation
181
This version of the Annual Report is a translation
from the German version. Only the original German
version is binding.
204
Financial Calendar
Annual Accounts Press Conference
Analyst and Investor Conference
Quarterly Report to 31 March 2014
Annual General Meeting
Quarterly Report to 30 June 2014
Quarterly Report to 30 September 2014
Annual Report 2014
Annual Accounts Press Conference
Analyst and Investor Conference
Quarterly Report to 31 March 2015
Annual General Meeting
Quarterly Report to 30 June 2015
Quarterly Report to 30 September 2015
19 March 2014
20 March 2014
6 May 2014
15 May 2014
5 August 2014
4 November 2014
18 March 2015
18 March 2015
19 March 2015
6 May 2015
13 May 2015
4 August 2015
3 November 2015
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198 BMW Group Locations
200 Glossary
202 Index
203 Index of Graphs
204 Financial Calendar
205 Contacts
205 Other InfOrmatIOn
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