Additional burden of approx. euro 1.3 bn in first three quarters. Nine-month EBIT down to euro 1,639 million. Operational improvements achieved in first nine months. Forecast for 2008 no longer possible due to financial crisis. Clearly positive earnings expected for the full year. Profitability targets for 2010 and 2012 confirmed. BMW Group will emerge stronger from current market climate.

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