VW Group generates operating profit before special items of EUR 10.2 billion by the end of September

• Sharp year-on-year rise in sales revenue to EUR 160.3 billion (EUR 147.7 billion)
• Negative special items relating to diesel issue of EUR 6.7 billion and in trucks business of EUR 0.2 billion
• Operating profit after special items at EUR 3.3 billion (EUR 9.4 billion)
• Full-year earnings forecast adjusted
• Equity-accounted profit of the Chinese joint ventures stable
• Additional liquidity in excess of EUR 3 billion from sale of Suzuki shares
• Net liquidity in Automotive Division increases to EUR 27.8 billion
• CEO Müller: "We will do everything in our power to win back the trust we have lost"

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