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People

Technology

Fascination

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Interconnected andinvented for life

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The Bosch VisionCreating value sharing valuesAs a leading technology and services company, we take advan-

tage of our global opportunities for a strong and meaningfuldevelopment. Our ambition is to enhance the quality of life withsolutions that are both innovative and benecial. We focus onour core competencies in automotive and industrial technol-ogies as well as in products and services for professional andprivate use.

We strive for sustained economic success and a leading marketposition in all that we do. Entrepreneurial freedom and nan-cial independence allow our actions to be guided by a long-term perspective. In the spirit of our founder, we particularlydemonstrate social and environmental responsibility whereverwe do business.

Our customers choose us for our innovative strength and ef-ciency, for our reliability and quality of work. Our organizationalstructures, processes, and leadership tools are clear and effec-tive, and support the requirements of our various businesses.We act according to common principles. We are stronglydetermined to jointly achieve the goals we have agreed upon.

As associates worldwide, we feel a special bond in the values welive by day for day. The diversity of our cultures is a source ofadditional strength. We experience our task as challenging, weare dedicated to our work, and we are proud to be part of Bosch.

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The Bosch Groupat a GlanceThe Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technologyand services. In 2012, its roughly 306,000 associates gener-ated sales of 52.5 billion euros. Since the beginning of 2013,its operations have been divided into four business sectors:Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology, ConsumerGoods, and Energy and Building Technology. The Bosch Groupcomprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 360 subsidiariesand regional companies in some 50 countries. If its sales andservice partners are included, then Bosch is represented inroughly 150 countries. This worldwide development, manufac-

turing, and sales network is the foundation for further growth.

Bosch spent some 4.8 billion euros for research and develop-ment in 2012, and applied for nearly 4,800 patents worldwide.The Bosch Groups products and services are designed tofascinate, and to improve the quality of life by providing solu-tions which are both innovative and benecial. In this way, thecompany offers technology worldwide that is Invented for life.

306,000associates 150

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4,784patents in 2012

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billion euros salesrevenue

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The company was set up in Stuttgart in 1886 by Robert Bosch(18611942) as Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Elec-trical Engineering. The special ownership structure of RobertBosch GmbH guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of theBosch Group, making it possible for the company to plan overthe long term and to undertake signicant upfront investmentsin the safeguarding of its future. Ninety-two percent of the sharecapital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by Robert Bosch StiftungGmbH, a charitable foundation. The majority of voting rightsare held by Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG, an industrialtrust. The entrepreneurial ownership functions are carried outby the trust. The remaining shares are held by the Bosch familyand by Robert Bosch GmbH.

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Into a ConnectedFutureBoth the way people work within the Bosch Group and the worldin which it does business are characterized by increasing inter-connection. The number of devices and systems automaticallyexchanging data with each other is rising rapidly. This automaticcommunication is the central characteristic of the internet ofthings and services, which will increasingly determine how mar-kets work. Accordingly, Bosch products and services are alsobeing integrated into networked systems: from the drive unitand display of an e-bike, to energy-efcient ofce complexes,to a global manufacturing network. For Bosch, this is both achallenge and an opportunity.

Research at BoschGlobally connected

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Contents

The Bosch Vision

The Bosch Group at a Glance

Into a Connected Future

Innovations

Bosch Automotive TechnologyBosch Industrial TechnologyBosch Consumer GoodsBosch Energy and BuildingTechnology

The Business Year 2012

Robert Bosch Stiftung

The Bosch Group in GermanyThe Bosch Group in Europe(outside Germany)The Bosch Group outsideEurope

Milestones in Company History

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The innovative strength of the Bosch Group will continue tobe a decisive asset in the future. At Bosch, the main driversof innovation are resourceful and highly committed engineers,a high-performance yet efcient research organization, and ahistorical background that is both an inspiration and an obli-gation, driving the company forward to further outstandingachievements. Again and again, the culture of innovation thathas developed over the years has given rise to groundbreaking

and benecial technology that is Invented for life.In summer 2012, the Car Multimedia division launched an info-tainment system, initially in North America. This system is basedon Linux, and thus partially on freeware. Its characteristicsinclude touch screen operation derived from smartphones, as

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well as natural voice control. In the area of driver assistancesystems, Bosch launched a pull-out assistance system whichhelps drivers to maneuver quickly and safely out of a parkingspace and merge into trafc. For motorcycles, an ABS withtraction control was launched in 2012. The Power Tools divi-sion debuted a series of low-vibration hammer drills in 2012. Inaddition, it began marketing its Indego robot lawnmower anda DIY cordless drill/driver with integrated drill bits.

The operations centers run by the Security Systems divisionnow supply the rst international service based on the eCallautomotive emergency call system. When an emergency call istriggered automatically, these centers make contact with thevehicle and ensure that assistance is provided.

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BoschAutomotive Technology

Automotive Technology is the largest Bosch business sector.In 2012, it generated 59 percent of total sales. Its seven mainbusiness areas are: fuel-injection systems for internal com-bustion engines, peripheral devices for powertrain control,alternative drive concepts, active and passive vehicle safetysystems, driver-assistance and other guidance functions, in-

car information and communication systems, and a range ofafter-sales, engineering-support, and service concepts for theautomotive aftermarket.

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Bosch Group 2012Percentage gures

Automotive Technology59

Industrial Technology15

Consumer Goods and

Building Technology1

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Total: 52.5 billion euros1 Including other activities

Automotive Technology

Gasoline SystemsDiesel SystemsChassis Systems ControlElectrical Drives

Starter Motors and GeneratorsCar MultimediaAutomotive ElectronicsAutomotive AftermarketSteering Systems 2

2 ZF Lenksysteme GmbH (50 % Bosch-owned)

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Drive and Control Technology 2Packaging Technology

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Bosch Group 2012Percentage gures

Europe57

Americas19

Total: 52.5 billion euros1 Including other countries

Sales by region

Asia Pacic1

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BoschConsumer Goods

In 2012, the Consumer Goods and Building Technology busi-ness sector was responsible for nearly 26 percent of totalsales. It was made up of the Power Tools, Thermotechnology,and Security Systems divisions, as well as the joint ventureBosch und Siemens Hausgerte GmbH. Since the start of2013, the Consumer Goods business sector has comprised

the activities of Power Tools and the 50 percent share in theBosch und Siemens Hausgerte GmbH joint venture, whichmanufactures products for cooking, baking, cleaning clothesand dishes, cooling, and freezing.

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Bosch Group 2012As per: January 1, 2013

Total: 305,8771 Corporate functions and research

Headcount by business sector

Automotive Technology177,254

Industrial Technology48,188

Consumer Goods andBuilding Technology67,291

Other 113,144

Consumer Goods

Power ToolsHousehold Appliances 2

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BoschEnergy and BuildingTechnology

Effective 2013, Bosch has a new, fourth business sector: Energyand Building Technology. It includes the Thermotechnology divi-sion, a manufacturer of resource-conserving heating productsand hot-water solutions, the Security Systems division, a pro-vider of security technology as well as communication-center

and other services for companies, and Solar Energy, a providerof photovoltaics solutions. As an energy services providerfor commercial customers, our subsidiary Bosch Energy andBuilding Solutions GmbH develops integrated solutions thatare eco-friendly, energy-efcient, and economical.

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Energy andBuilding Technology

ThermotechnologySecurity Systems

Solar Energy

Bosch Group 2012As per: January 1, 2013

Total: 305,8771 Without Germany2 Including other countries

Headcount by region

Germany119,232

Europe 1

76,205

Americas35,032

Asia Pacic275,408

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The Business Year2012

Currency gures in millons of euros 2012 2011

Sales revenue 52,464 51,494

percentage change from previous year +1.9 +9.0

percentage of sales revenue generatedoutside Germany 77 77

Research and development cost 4,787 4,190

as a percentage of sales revenue 9.1 8.1

Capital expenditure 3,151 3,226

as a percentage of depreciation 107 142

Associates

average for the year 306,272 295,256

as of January 1 of the following year 305,877 302,519

Total assets 56,326 54,616

Equity 26,884 26,917

as a percentage of total assets 48 49

Prot before tax 2,796 2,628as a percentage of sales revenue 5.3 5.1

Prot after tax 2,342 1,820

Unappropriated earnings(dividend of Robert Bosch GmbH) 88 88

Bosch Group key data

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For Bosch, 2012 was a year of dynamic further development,which was also linked to adjustments to its strategic alignment.The slowdown in the global economy braked sales growth inthe Bosch Group over the course of the year, resulting in anunsatisfactory development of result.

The key factors in this development, in addition to low salesgrowth and the delayed impact of cost-cutting measures, weresubstantial burdens in the photovoltaics segment and upfrontinvestments for a large number of growth projects.

Nonetheless, the company continued to extend its internationalfootprint through company acquisi tions and investments in newplants, and once again spent a high amount on research anddevelopment activities. A large number of divisions are alsoworking on products and services which make use of increas-ing connectivity.

Bosch will continue along this path in 2013, even though it doesnot expect to feel any economic tailwind. Its objectives areto achieve a better increase in sales in the Bosch Group than

in 2012 and to improve result signicantly. Bosch corpo ratestrategy will remain focused on the areas of energy efciency,resource conservation, environmental protection, safety, andcomfort. The company wants to extend its market position inthese areas.

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Sales and prot before tax 2

Bosch Group, 2003 - 2012Figures in millions of euros

1 Pursuant to IFRS, continuing operations only; sales pursuant to

HGB 2004: 40 billion euros

2007

3,801

2006

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3,178

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Business developments in 2012 were especially unsatisfactoryin Europe, where Bosch generates more than half its sales re-

venues. Sales dropped by 1.9 percent to 29.8 billion euros. Withgrowth of 5.6 percent to 12.6 billion euros in Asia Pacic, thecompany was not able to continue the strong growth rates ofprevious years. It had to sustain considerable losses in SouthAmerica, where sales dropped by 15 percent. In North America,Bosch generated a strong, 17 percent increase in sales.

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Bosch Group, 2008 - 2012Figures in millions of euros

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Including development work charged directly to customers

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Total research and development cost 1

Bosch systematically aligns its strategy to the major megatrends.Above all, these include globalization, an aging population in

many countries, and the growing demand for resource conser-vation and environmental protection. In addition, there is thegrowing connectivity of people and products as a result of theinternet. To strengthen its global market position, Bosch wantsto increase its sales by a long-term average of 8 percent per year.Its strategic imperative here is Invented for life benecialtechnology whose user-oriented functionality or design sparks

enthusiasm in customers.

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Bosch Group, 2008 - 2012% of sales

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Total research and development cost 1

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The company further boosted its innovative strength in 2012.Total research and development expenditure reached a record

level of 4.8 billion euros. Bosch hired an additional 4,300research and development associates, around 2,200 of them inAsia Pacic. Worldwide, it currently employs 42,800 researchersand engineers. The company applied for nearly 4,800 patentsin 2012, 650 more than in the previous year. Research activi-ties are being boosted by creating a new research center at theRenningen site, near Stuttgart. Work on construction of this

research center started in 2012.

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The Robert Bosch Stiftung mainly focuses its activities onhealthcare, science, education, and international relations. Inthese areas, the Stiftungs aim is to nd possible solutions forsocially relevant issues, and to test them in the eld as models.The Stiftung nances its work from the dividend it receives asa shareholder in Robert Bosch GmbH. Each year, the Robert

Bosch Stiftung approves funding for some 800 projects.On an international level, foundations help bring together peoplefrom different nations. Typical examples include internationalscholarship programs, exchange programs for young execu-tives, and research grants for journalists. 2013 marks the 50thanniversary of the Elyse Treaty between France and Germany,

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and this has inspired many projects. But the Stiftung is alsoworking to promote international understanding in places suchas the U.S., China, Japan, Russia, and India.

For years now, the Stiftung has supported authors and transla-tors, whom it regards as valuable cultural ambassadors. And in

2012, the scope of the Stiftungs prize for young lm-makersfrom Germany and eastern Europe was extended to includethe Arab countries.

Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, a foundation established in 1964,carries on the charitable and social endeavors of the companysfounder in contemporary form. It pursues its specic objectiveswith programs and institutions of its own. It also supports externalprojects and initiatives if their objectives are considered com-patible with those of the Stiftung.

Additional information is availableonline at: www.bosch-stiftung.de

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The Bosch Groupin GermanyCorporate HeadquartersGerlingen near Stuttgart

Research and DevelopmentLocationsAbstatt, Bhl/Bhlertal, Crailsheim,Elchingen, Erbach, Gerlingen,Grasbrunn, Hannover, Hildesheim,Horb, Leinfelden, Leonberg, Lohr,Lollar, Plochingen, Regensburg,Reutlingen, Schwieberdingen,Stuttgart, Tamm, Waiblingen,Wernau, Witten

Manufacturing Locations Automotive TechnologyAnsbach, Bamberg, Berlin,Bietigheim, Blaichach/Immenstadt,Breidenbach, Bremen, Bhl/Bhlertal, Eisenach, Gttingen,Hildesheim, Homburg, Munich,

Nuremberg, Plochingen, Reutlingen,Rutesheim, Salzgitter, SchwbischGmnd, Stuttgart, Waiblingen

Technical Sales Ofces forAutomotive Original EquipmentBerlin, Braunschweig, Cologne,Frankfurt am Main, Munich,

Waiblingen

Manufacturing Locations Industrial TechnologyAugsfeld, Chemnitz, Crailsheim,Dresden, Elchingen, Erbach,Fellbach, Garching, Gnzburg,Homburg, Horb, Ketsch,

Knigsbrunn, Laatzen,Langenhagen, Lohr, Nuremberg,

Ober-Ramstadt, Remshalden,Schopfheim, Schweinfurt,Stuttgart, Viersen, Volkach,Waiblingen, Witten Manufacturing Locations Consumer GoodsBad Neustadt, Berlin, Bretten,Dillingen, Giengen, Leinfelden,Murrhardt, Nauen, Ravensburg,Sebnitz, Traunreut

Manufacturing Locations Energy and Building TechnologyArnstadt, Brandenburg a. d. Havel,Eibelshausen, Gunzenhausen,Lollar, Neukirchen, Prenzlau,Straubing, Wernau, Wettringen

Sales and Service CentersBerlin, Bochum, Cologne,

Ditzingen, Dsseldorf, Essen,Fellbach, Frankfurt am Main,Frth, Garching, Grasbrunn,Hamburg, Hainburg, Hannover,Ichtershausen, Karlsruhe, Leipzig,Magdeburg, Mrfelden-Walldorf,Munich, Nuremberg, Oldenburg,Pollenfeld, Ratingen, Rodgau,

Stuttgart, Wetzlar, Willershausen

Bosch Software Innovations GmbHBerlin, Immenstaad

119,232 associates in Germany

As per: January 1, 2013This list includes locations with 100 or

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The Bosch Groupin Europe(outside Germany)Austria 2,936 associatesManufacture of automotive tech-nology and industrial technology;development; sales; locations:Hallein, Linz, Pasching, St. Michaelob Bleiburg, Ternitz, Vienna

Belgium 1,647 associatesManufacture of automotive technol-ogy and thermotechnology; sales;locations: Aartselaar, Brussels,Tienen

Czech Republic 7,388 associatesManufacture of automotive tech-nology, industrial technology, andheating systems; development;sales; locations: Albrechtice, Brno,

esk Budjovice, Jihlava, Krnov,Prague

Denmark 733 associatesManufacture of automotive andindustrial technology; sales;locations: Ballerup, Esbjerg

Finland 221 associatesSales; location: Vantaa

France 7,715 associatesManufacture of automotive tech-nology, industrial technology,thermotechnology, and householdappliances; development; sales;

locations: Bonneville, Drancy,La Fert-Bernard, Lipsheim,

Marignier, Mondeville, Moulins,Paris, Rodez, Saint-Ouen,St.-Thgonnec, Vendme, Vnissieux

Greece 406 associatesManufacture of householdappliances; sales; location: Athens Hungary 8,543 associatesManufacture of automotive tech-nology, industrial technology, andpower tools; development; sales;locations: Budapest, Eger, Hatvan,Miskolc

Italy 5,817 associatesManufacture of automotive tech-nology, industrial technology, and

power tools; development; sales;locations: Bari, Brembate,Cernusco, Correggio, Milan,Modena, Modugno, Nonantolo,Offanengo, Pavullo, Reggio Emilia,Sala-Baganza, Turin, Udine

Netherlands 3,872 associates

Manufacture of automotive tech-nology, industrial technology, powertools, heating systems, and securitysystems; development; sales;locations: Amsterdam, Boxtel, Breda,Deventer, Eindhoven, Hoevelaken,Nimwegen, Schiedam, Tilburg, Weert

Norway 214 associatesSales; location: Ski

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Poland 1,944 associatesManufacture of automotive tech-nology and household appliances;sales; locations: Lodz, Warsaw,Wroclaw

Portugal 3,180 associatesManufacture of automotive tech-nology, heating systems, andsecurity systems; sales; locations:Aveiro, Braga, Lisbon, Ovar

Romania 1,406 associatesManufacture of industrial tech-nology, communications services;sales; locations: Blaj, Bucharest,Timioara

Russia 3,111 associatesManufacture of automotive tech-nology, power tools, and householdappliances; sales; locations: Engels,Moscow, St. Petersburg

Slovakia 663 associatesManufacture of automotive tech-nology and household appliances;

sales; locations: Bernolakova,Michalovce

Slovenia 846 associatesManufacture of industrial tech-nology and household appliances;sales; locations: Nazarje, Skofja Loka

Spain 6,445 associatesManufacture of automotive tech-nology, industrial technology,and household appliances; sales;locations: Aranjuez, Barcelona,Castellet, Esquroz, La Cartuja,Llia, Madrid, Montaana, SanSebastin, Santander, Treto, Vigo,

Vitoria, Zaragoza

Sweden 1,527 associatesManufacture of industrial tech-nology and thermotechnology;sales; locations: Mellansel,Stockholm, Trans

Switzerland 3,393 associatesManufacture of industrial tech-nology and power tools; develop-ment; sales; locations: Beringen,Buttikon, Frauenfeld, Geroldswil,Solothurn, St. Niklaus

Turkey 10,225 associatesManufacture of automotive tech-nology, industrial technology,thermotechnology, and householdappliances; development; sales;locations: Bursa, Cerkezky,Istanbul, Manisa

Ukraine 360 associatesManufacture of automotive tech-nology; sales; locations: Kiev,Krakovets

United Kingdom 4,488 associates

Manufacture of automotive tech-nology, industrial technology, powertools, and heating systems; sales;locations: Alfreton, Cirencester,Clay Cross, Denham, Glenrothes,Greetland, Knowsley,Milton Keynes, St. Neots,Stowmarket, Worcester

As per: January 1, 2013This list includes countries and locationswith 100 or more associates, including thelocations of non-consolidated subsidiaries.

Further companies operate in Belarus,Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, Georgia, Ireland,Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, andSerbia.

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The Bosch Groupoutside EuropeArgentina 426 associatesSales; location: Buenos Aires

Australia 1,273 associatesManufacture of automotive tech-nology, industrial technology, andpower tools; development; sales;locations: Clayton, Sydney

Brazil 9,952 associatesManufacture of automotive tech-nology, industrial technology,heating systems, security systems,power tools, and householdappliances; development; sales;locations: Alphaville, Arat,Atibaia, Belo Horizonte, Campinas,Curitiba, Joinville, Pomerode,So Paulo

Canada 562 associates

Manufacture of industrial tech-nology and security systems; sales;locations: Mississauga, Welland

China 38,398 associatesManufacture of automotive tech-nology, industrial technology,power tools, heating systems,

security systems, and householdappliances; development; sales;locations: Beijing, Changchun,Changsha, Chengdu, Chuzhou,Dongguan City, Guangzhou,Hangzhou, Hong Kong, Jinan,Nanjing, Ningbo, Shanghai,Shenzhen, Suzhou, Wuhan, Wuhu,

Wu Jin, Wuxi, Xian, Yantai, Zhuhai,Zibo

India 26,046 associatesManufacture of automotive tech-nology, industrial technology,and power tools; development;sales; creation of software;locations: Ahmedabad, Bangalore,Bommanahalli, Chakan, Chennai,Coimbatore, Jaipur, Koramangala,Mumbai, Naganathapura, Nalagarh,Nashik, Tumkur, Verna

Japan 7,389 associatesManufacture of automotive tech-nology and industrial technology;development; sales; locations:Funabashi, Higashi-Matsuyama,Misato, Musashi, Odawara City,Osaka, Ota-City, Shibuya, Shiki,Takasaki, Tochigi, Tokyo, Tomioka,Tsuchiura-shi, Yokohama, Yorii

Korea 1,775 associatesManufacture of automotive tech-nology and industrial technology;development; sales; locations:Busan, Buyong, Daejeon, Yongin

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Malaysia 2,450 associatesManufacture of automotive tech-nology and power tools; develop-ment; sales; locations: Penang,Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam

Mexico 8,769 associatesManufacture of automotive tech-nology and power tools; develop-ment; sales; locations:Aguascalientes, Hermosillo,Juarz, Mexicali, Mxico DF,Saltillo, San Luis Potos, Toluca

Peru 393 associatesManufacture of householdappliances; sales; location: Callao

Philippines 191 associatesSales; location: Manila

Singapore 761 associatesSales; location: Singapore

South Africa 691 associatesManufacture of automotive tech-nology; sales; locations: Brits,

Johannesburg

Taiwan 811 associatesManufacture of automotive andindustrial technology; sales;locations: Ping-Chen, Taipei

Thailand 894 associates

Manufacture of automotive tech-nology; sales; locations: AmataCity, Bangkok, Rayong

USA 15,802 associatesManufacture of automotive tech-nology, industrial technology,power tools, heating technology,security systems, and householdappliances; development; sales;around 90 locations, includingAnderson/SC, Bethlehem/PA,Broadview/IL, Burnsville/MN,Charleston/SC, Farmington Hills/MI, Fayetteville/NC, Fort Lauderdale/FL, Fountain Inn/SC, Hebron/KY,Huntington Beach/CA, Kentwood/MI, Lancaster/PA, Lexington/KY,Lincoln/NE, Lincolnton/NC,Mount Prospect/IL, New Bern/NC,New Richmond/WI, Owatonna/MI,Palo Alto/CA, Plymouth/MI, St. Joseph/MI

Vietnam 1,132 associatesManufacture of automotive tech-nology and creation of software;sales; locations: Hai Duong City,Ho Chi Minh City

As per: January 1, 2013

This list includes countries and locationswith 100 or more associates, including thelocations of non-consolidated subsidiaries.

Further companies operate inBangladesh, Chile, Columbia, Egypt,Indonesia, Israel, Kazakhstan, Laos,Morocco, New Zealand, Panama,

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates,and Venezuela.

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Milestones inCompany History1861Robert Bosch is born in Albeck near Ulm on September 23.

1886

Establishment of the company: opening of the Workshop for PrecisionMechanics and Electrical Engineering in Stuttgart on November 15

1897

First successful installation of the Bosch low-voltage magneto ignition device in a motor vehicle

1898First Bosch salesofce outsideGermany opened inthe United Kingdom.

1902Delivery of the rst high-voltage magnetoignition system with Bosch spark plugs

1905First Bosch manufacturing site outsideGermany opened in Paris.

1912

Start of production in Boschsrst U.S. plant, in Springeld, MA

1913At the main plant inStuttgart, establishmentof an apprentice trainingdepartment with adedicated workshop

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1913

Market launch of the Bosch automotive lighting system

1918Gottlob Honold designs the new Bosch logo

the armature in a circle.

1921The rst Bosch Servicerepair shop is openedin Hamburg.

1927Start of series production for Bosch injectionpumps and nozzles for diesel engines

1928Market launch of the Forfex hair trimmer,the rst Bosch power tool

1932

First powerdrill andBosch hammer

1932Acquisition of heating systems businessof Junkers & Co. GmbH in Dessau

1932Market launch of the rstseries-production car radioin Europe

1933

Launch of theBosch refrigerator

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1940Opening ofthe Robert BoschHospital

1942Robert Bosch dies in Stuttgart on March 12.

1951Start of production for gasoline injection systems for passenger cars

1963Acquisition of Erich Wetzel VerpackungsmaschinenGmbH, entry into packaging technology

1964The non-prot organization Vermgens-verwaltung Bosch (from 1969 Robert BoschStiftung GmbH) acquires a majority stake inRobert Bosch GmbH.

1967Foundation of Bosch-Siemens HausgerteGmbH (known since1998 as BSH Boschund SiemensHausgerte GmbH)

1967Jetronic, electronically controlledgasoline injection system

1974

Launch of the 3S program safe, clean, economical forproduct development

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1976Production of lambda sensors for three-way catalytic converters begins.

1978Start of seriesproductionfor ABS, theelectronicallycontrolledantilock brakingsystem

1979Start of seriesproduction forthe Motronicelectronicenginemanagementsystem

1986Series production of the TCS traction controlsystem commences.

1989TravelPilot IDS, rst independent vehiclenavigation system in Europe

1991Motronic with controller areanetwork (CAN)

1995

Start of series production forMEMS micromechanical sensors

1995Start of series productionof ESP, the worlds rstelectronic stability program

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1997

Start of series production for the common-rail high-pressurediesel injection system

2000Series production of the DI Motronic gasoline direct injection system

2001Industrial leadership ofMannesmann Rexroth AG,and its merger with theAutomation Technologydivision to formBosch Rexroth AG

2003Acquisition of Buderus AG, Wetzlar, Germany

2003Launch of the Ixo cordless drill/driver withlithium-ion rechargeable battery

2005Start of productionof the Night Visiondriver assistancesystem

2007

Acquisition of the telehealth solutions providerHealth Hero Network Inc. in Palo Alto, CA (USA)

2008Foundation of the Bosch Mahle TurboSystems GmbH & Co. KG joint venturefor exhaust-gas turbochargers

2008Acquisition of the solar cellmanufacturer ersol Solar Energy AG(now Bosch Solar Energy AG)

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2008SB LiMotive Co. Ltd. joint venture set up with Samsung SDI.

2008Acquisition of Innovations Software Technology GmbH in

Immenstaad, Germany(from January 1, 2011: Bosch Software Innovations GmbH)

2010Full parallel hybridpowertrain forpassenger carsgoes into seriesproduction.

2010Start of production of the predictiveemergency braking system

2010Start of production of lithium-ion battery cells forautomobiles at SB LiMotive in Ulsan, South Korea

2011Start of productionof drive componentsfor e-bikes inMondeville, France

2012

Acquisition of the Services Solutionsbusiness of SPX Corporation, Charlotte, NC(USA), a supplier of diagnostic and serviceequipment, repair-shop accessories, andsoftware for the global automotive market

2012Bosch announces majority stake in a jointventure with the Chinese manufacturerPolaris, thus entering the e-scooter market.

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ManagementBoard of Management

Dr. Volkmar DennerChairman

Dr. Bernd Bohr

Uwe Raschke

Dr. Stefan Asenkerschbaumer

Christoph Kbel

Dr. Werner Struth

Peter Tyroller

Wolf-Henning Scheider

Dr. Dirk Hoheisel

Dr. Stefan Hartung

Supervisory Board

Franz FehrenbachChairman

Alfred LckleDeputy Chairman

Christiane BennerDr. Christof BoschChristian BrunkhorstKlaus FriedrichHartwig GeiselHans-Peter GrtherJrg Hofmann

Prof. Lars G. JosefssonDieter KleinProf. Dr. Renate KcherProf. Dr. Olaf KblerMatthias Georg MadelungKerstin MaiDr. Wolfgang MalchowUrs B. RinderknechtTilman TodenhferDr. Richard VogtProf. Dr. Beatrice Weder di MauroHans Wolff

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