Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
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| Type | Aktiengesellschaft (FWB:BMW) |
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| Industry | Automotive industry |
| Founded | 1916 |
| Founder(s) | Franz Josef Popp |
| Headquarters | Munich, Germany |
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Key people | Norbert Reithofer (CEO), Joachim Milberg (Chairman of the supervisory board) |
| Products | Automobiles, motorcycles,bicycles |
| Revenue | €50.68 billion (2009) |
| Operating income | €289 million (2009) |
| Profit | €204 million (2009) |
| Employees | 96,230 (2009) |
| Subsidiaries | Rolls-Royce Motor Cars |
| Website | bmw.com |
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (info) (BMW), (English: Bavarian Motor Works) is a German automobile, motorcycle and engine manufacturing company founded in 1916. It also owns and produces the MINI brand, and is the parent company of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. BMW produces motorcycles under BMW Motorrad and Husqvarna brands. BMW is known for its performance