FAQ on ThyssenKrupp Group
- What are ThyssenKrupp's main areas of activity?
- What is ThyssenKrupp's market position?
- How many people does ThyssenKrupp employ?
- What are the Group's key figures?
- Interactive comparison of performance indicators
- Where is ThyssenKrupp AG registered?
- Where are the Group's main locations?
- What are the Group's main products?
- What is ThyssenKrupp's strategy?
- When was ThyssenKrupp AG formed?
- Is ThyssenKrupp's fiscal year the same as the calendar year?
- Which accounting principles does the ThyssenKrupp Group use?
What are ThyssenKrupp's main areas of activity?
The ThyssenKrupp Group’s strategic focus is on the two areas of competency “Materials” and “Technologies”. The Materials division will focus and strengthen the expansion of the Group’s materials capabilities and materials services along the value chain. The Technologies division will focus and strengthen ThyssenKrupp’s technological capabilities in the area of global mega trends.
What is ThyssenKrupp's market position?
The operating businesses of the ThyssenKrupp Group are among the leaders in their respective international markets.
How many people does ThyssenKrupp employ?
On September 30, 2009 the ThyssenKrupp Group had round 187,500 employees worldwide.
What are the Group's key figures?
| Key figures (million €) | 2007/2009 | 2008/2009 |
|---|---|---|
| All figures relate to continuing operations. * before taxes |
||
| Order intake | 55,205 | 35,970 |
| Sales | 53,426 | 40,563 |
| EBITDA | 4,976 | 192 |
| Income* | 3,128 | (2,364) |
| Employees (Sept. 30) | 199,374 | 187,495 |
Interactive comparison of performance indicators
Interactive comparison of ThyssenKrupp AG performance indicators - how it works:
This interactive function allows you to select and compare key performance indicators from the past five years. Click on the indicators and years you wish to compare to create an individual chart, which can be shown in tabular or bar chart form.
Where is ThyssenKrupp AG registered?
ThyssenKrupp AG is registered in Duisburg and Essen. In 1998 before they merged, Thyssen and Krupp announced they intended to register in Duisburg and Essen to reflect their traditional close links with these cities. A resolution to this effect was passed by the 2000 Annual General Meeting of ThyssenKrupp AG. The Corporate Headquarters is still largely based in Düsseldorf and will move into the new ThyssenKrupp Quarter in Essen in 2010.
Where are the Group's main locations?
In terms of workforce numbers, the biggest locations in Germany are Duisburg, Dortmund, Bochum, Düsseldorf and Hamburg. The São Paulo (Brazil) and Dover (USA) sites employ the most staff worldwide.
What are the Group's main products?
ThyssenKrupp is one of the world's biggest technology groups. Our most important products are steel, stainless steel, components and systems for the automotive industry, elevators, escalators, materials trading and service as well as industrial services.
What is ThyssenKrupp's strategy?
As an integrated materials and technology Group, ThyssenKrupp focuses its activities in the two strategic competency areas of Materials and Technologies and strives to be among the world’s best with each of its individual operating companies.
When was ThyssenKrupp AG formed?
ThyssenKrupp AG was formed by the merger of Thyssen AG with Fried. Krupp AG Hoesch-Krupp and was registered on March 17, 1999. Stock market trading began on March 25, 1999.
Issues relating to the merger are dealt with in the brochure "The 
of opportunities" (PDF 1.8MB) issued in October 1998 on the ThyssenKrupp merger.
Is ThyssenKrupp's fiscal year the same as the calendar year?
No, the fiscal year at ThyssenKrupp runs from October 1 to September 30.
Which accounting principles does the ThyssenKrupp Group use?
Since fiscal year 2005/2006 ThyssenKrupp is reporting according to IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards). Accounting was previously carried out in accordance with US GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).