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The ZF Company
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Company Profile
ZF is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology.
With its comprehensive product portfolio, the company offers integrated solutions for established vehicle manufacturers, mobility providers and startup companies in the fields of transportation and mobility. Digital networking and automation are focal points of ZF system development as it transitions to becoming a software- and cloud-based company. ZF allows vehicles to see, think and act.
The Consolidated ZF Group is represented with 168 production locations in 32 countries as well as 19 main development locations in nine countries. In fiscal 2022, ZF reported sales of ?43.8 billion with approximately 165,000 employees worldwide. The company spent 7,8 percent of its sales on research and development in 2022.
Founded in 1915, ZF has evolved from a supplier specializing in aviation technology to a global mobility technology company. With its trendsetting products, ZF is focusing on Next Generation Mobility for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial applications.
Group shareholders include the Zeppelin Foundation, administered by the City of Friedrichshafen, holding 93.8 percent of shares, and the Dr. J?rgen and Irmgard Ulderup Foundation, Lemf?rde, with 6.2 percent.
ZF at a Glance
Get to know the mobility specialist ZF in just under four minutes. In an informative film, you will learn what is behind our corporate strategy "Next Generation Mobility". We briefly introduce you to ZF?s four technology domains in which the company is active: automated driving, electric mobility, vehicle motion control, and integrated safety.
Financial Overview 2022
 
?43,801 million
Sales
 
164,869
Employees
 
?3,425 million
Expenditure on research and development
 
?2,038 million
Adjusted EBIT
 
4.7 %
Adjusted EBIT margin
 
?1,888 million
Investment in property, plant and equipment
Online Annual Report
ZF Annual Report 2022
We are publishing an online version of our annual report. Check it out to learn more about ZF?s strategic developments, or download the PDF.
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Corporate Governance
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ZF Strategy: Next Generation Mobility
As an integrated systems supplier, we are applying our ?Next Generation Mobility? strategy to the development of holistic solutions for addressing the challenges of today and tomorrow.
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Corporate Structure
ZF Group is structured into seven divisions and other companies. You can get a detailed overview of sales, structures and locations here.
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Investor Relations
ZF intends to continue on its growth path in the years ahead.
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At a time when the pace of change continues to accelerate, the Group-wide and long-term program provides orientation towards the future.