We expect that Daimler which turned profitable again in 3Q09, will report further improvements in group profits at all levels in 4Q09E; a 18.5% qoq improvement in EBIT to EUR 557m/2.5% (from EUR 470m/2.4% in 3Q09), a 37% qoq increase in pre-tax profit to EUR 393m/1.8% and a net income of EUR 350m.
