Volkswagen brand boosts sales revenue and result

• First-quarter sales revenue grows by 7.1 percent compared with previous year to €21.5 billion
• Operating profit before special items rises by 4.8 percent to €921 million
• Brand confirms operating return target of 4 to 5 percent for entire year
• Board Member for Finance Dr. Arno Antlitz: “New SUV’s enrich our range of products. Focus on efficiency and cost discipline is bearing fruit. At the same time, the brand is investing strongly in future-oriented technologies.”

Full press release.