German truck maker faces challenges in Asia

  • Daimler Truck takes a write-down on its China joint venture Beijing Foton Daimler Automotive
  • Full-year guidance under review due to weak market conditions
  • One-time hit of €130.8 million recorded in Q2
  • Negative impact on Asian trucks segment and industrial business
  • Preliminary group EBIT down to €1.08 billion from €1.38 billion last year
  • Adjusted EBIT at €1.17 billion, below consensus forecasts of €1.26 billion

Daimler Truck has taken a €130.8 million hit from its Chinese joint venture Beijing Foton Daimler Automotive due to persistent weak market conditions, leading the company to review its full-year guidance. The write-down resulted in a negative impact on the second-quarter adjusted earnings before interest and taxes of its Asian trucks segment and industrial business. Daimler Truck’s preliminary group EBIT for Q2 was €1.08 billion, down from €1.38 billion in the same period last year. The company’s adjusted EBIT came to €1.17 billion, below consensus forecasts of €1.26 billion. While its Trucks North America and Daimler Buses segments exceeded market expectations, Mercedes-Benz and financial services fell short. Daimler Truck plans to release full Q2 results on August 1.

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Public Companies: Daimler Truck (DTG)
Private Companies: Beijing Foton Daimler Automotive
Key People: Adria Calatayud (Writer)

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Financial Markets Impacted: Daimler Truck, Beijing Foton Daimler Automotive
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