Company overview

Volvo is engaged in manufacturing of trucks, buses, construction equipment, drive systems for marine, aerospace components and services. The group also provides financing services and solutions to its customers. The group primarily operates in Europe and North America. It is headquartered in Goteborg, Sweden and employs about 101,380 people.

The group recorded revenues of SEK303,667 million (approximately $46,640.2 million) during the financial year ended December 2008 (FY2008), an increase of 6.4% over 2007. The operating profit of the group was SEK15,851 million (approximately $2,434.6 million) during FY2008, a decrease of 28.7% compared to 2007. The net profit was SEK10,016 million (approximately $1,538.4 million) in FY2008, a decrease of 33.4% compared to 2007.

Key facts

NASDAQ National Market ticker: VOLV

OTC ticker: VOLAF,VOLVY

No. employees: 101380

Turnover: 303,667,000,000 (SEK)

Financial year end: December

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