annual report - FIAT SpA
annual report - FIAT SpA
annual report - FIAT SpA
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Trading profit/(loss)<br />
Fiat Group posted 2010 trading profit of €2,204 million (€1,058 million for 2009). Trading profit for Continuing<br />
Operations was €1,112 million (trading margin: 3.1%), compared with €736 million for 2009 (trading margin: 2.3%), and<br />
Discontinued Operations <strong>report</strong>ed a trading profit of €1,092 million (trading margin: 5.1%), up from €322 million for<br />
2009 (trading margin: 1.8%). Overall, the improvements were driven by higher volumes, with the exception of<br />
passenger cars for FGA, better product mix and continued focus on costs and industrial efficiencies.<br />
Trading profit/(loss) by Business<br />
(€ million) 2010 2009 Change<br />
Automobiles (Fiat Group Automobiles, Maserati, Ferrari) 934 719 215<br />
Components and Production Systems (Fiat Powertrain (1) , Magneti Marelli, Teksid, Comau) 249 89 160<br />
Other Businesses (Publishing, Holding Companies and Other) and Eliminations (71) (72) 1<br />
Total Continuing Operations 1,112 736 376<br />
Trading margin (%) 3.1 2.3<br />
Agricultural and Construction Equipment (CNH-Case New Holland) 755 337 418<br />
Trucks and Commercial Vehicles (Iveco) 270 105 165<br />
FPT Industrial (1) 65 (131) 196<br />
Eliminations and Other 2 11 -9<br />
Total Discontinued Operations 1,092 322 770<br />
Trading margin (%) 5.1 1.8<br />
Total Fiat Group 2,204 1,058 1,146<br />
Trading margin (%) 3.9 2.1<br />
(1) Fiat Powertrain comprises the activities of the Passenger & Commercial Vehicles business line of the former FPT Powertrain Technologies, while<br />
FPT Industrial comprises the activities of the Industrial & Marine business line<br />
Following is a discussion of trading profit by business/sector:<br />
Continuing Operations<br />
Automobiles<br />
The Automobiles businesses <strong>report</strong>ed trading profit of €934 million for 2010, up €215 million over the €719 million<br />
figure for 2009. All sectors contributed to the growth.<br />
(€ million) 2010 2009 Change<br />
Fiat Group Automobiles 607 470 137<br />
Maserati 24 11 13<br />
Ferrari 303 238 65<br />
Total 934 719 215<br />
Trading margin (%) 3.1 2.5<br />
� Fiat Group Automobiles recorded a €607 million trading profit for 2010 (trading margin of 2.2%), compared to the<br />
€470 million figure for 2009 (1.8% margin). The improved trading performance was attributable to a better<br />
product/market mix, linked to the performance of light commercial vehicles and the Brazilian business, in addition<br />
to continued improvements from World Class Manufacturing and purchasing efficiencies.<br />
� For 2010, Maserati had a trading profit of €24 million (trading margin: 4.1%). The sharp increase over the €11<br />
million trading profit for 2009 (trading margin: 2.5%) was attributable to both higher sales volumes and continued<br />
optimization of operating costs.<br />
� Ferrari closed 2010 with a trading profit of €303 million (trading margin: 15.8%), compared to €238 million for 2009<br />
(trading margin: 13.4%). The increase was attributable to higher sales volumes, excellent results from the<br />
customization program and efficiency gains.<br />
Report on Operations Financial Review – Fiat Group<br />
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