February 11, 2022 – Mercedes-Benz Group AG achieved strong financial results in the year 2021 based on preliminary unaudited figures. The Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans segment has exceeded the guidance range of 10 to 12% and now expects an adjusted Return on Sales of 12.7% in the full year.
Despite the ongoing semiconductor shortages, the fourth quarter of Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans showed a strong adjusted Return on Sales of 15.0%, driven by solid net pricing, good product mix and favourable used car performance. The strong profitability of the car business also translated into a solid industrial free cash flow exceeding the company guidance.