VW increases sales and profits - weak new business. VW was able to set new sales and profit records last year.
But new business is weakening and high costs, especially for the core VW brand, are putting pressure on profitability. The group was particularly dissatisfied with the return on sales, which shrank from 7.9 to just seven percent. For every 100 euros that come in as sales, only seven euros remain in the cash register as operating profit. For confidential support call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or see www.samaritans.org.