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Index: 1. Overview Continental Corporation 2. Conti eXplore

Our Vision

We make individual mobility safer and more comfortable. Performance is our passion. Creating value is our driving force.

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136 Years of Progress and Achievement Takeover of the European tire operations of Uniroyal, Inc., U.S.A. the tire operations of the Austrian company Semperit the North American tire manufacturer General Tire.

Continental-Caoutchouc- und Gutta-Percha Compagnie is founded in Hanover.

1871 1929

1979 1985 1987

Continental reinforces its activities by acquiring Temic, the international electronics specialist.

2006 2003

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2007

2004

Continental strengthens its position in the ASEAN region and Australia by establishing its Continental Sime Tyre joint venture.

Acquisition of a U.S. company’s Automotive Brake & Chassis unit, the core of which is Alfred Teves GmbH in Frankfurt.

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Continental expands its activities in telematics, among other fields, with the acquisition of the automotive electronics business from Motorola.

2001

Merger with major companies of the German rubber industry to form Continental Gummi-Werke AG.

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Continental acquires a majority interest in the Slovak company Continental Matador Rubber s.r.o. and expands its position for the Tires and ContiTech divisions in central and eastern Europe.

Through the acquisition of Phoenix ContiTech becomes the world’s largest specialist for rubber and plastics technology outside the tire industry.

Continental acquires Siemens VDO Automotive AG and advances to among the top five suppliers in the automotive industry worldwide, at the same time boosting its market position in Europe, North America and Asia.

Continental – Financial Figures

Facts Sales:

25 billion Euro

Employees:

151.000 worldwide

Status: end of 2007

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With Siemens VDO, We Have Improved Our Position in the OEM Business 27.2 23.2 21.0 19.2

19.1 17.9 15.2

14.2

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9.1

Continental OEM Business

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9.1

Visteon

Sales in € billions, source: company reports 2006 except Denso and Aisin Seiki (03/07) / JCI and SVDO (09/06)

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9.7

TRW

11

10

10.0

Valeo

10.0

SVDO

9

10.1

ZF

8

Faurecia

7

Lear

6

Aisin Seiki

5

JCI

4

Continental/ SVDO

3

Magna

2

Delphi

1

Denso

Bosch

11.6

14

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We Are Where Our Customers Are – Worldwide Nearly 200 plants, R&D centers and test tracks in 36 countries. Headquarters in Hanover, Germany.

Details for Europe on next slide

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A Network of Specialists at All Levels

Headquarters: Hanover, Germany

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With Our Comprehensive Portfolio, We Address the Megatrends in the Automotive Industry Safety

Environment

Information

Increased safety, comfort and convenience functions in the vehicle.

Shortage of natural resources. Sustained mobility.

Growing demand for information management in the vehicle and intelligent mobility.

Chassis & Safety

Powertrain

Interior

Interior

Tires

Tires

ContiTech

ContiTech

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Interior

Our divisions

Chassis & Safety

Powertrain

Interior

PLT- Tires

CV- Tires

ContiTech

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Facts about our divisions

Chassis & Safety

Employees: > 27.000* Sales: > 5 billion €*

Powertrain Employees: > 27.000* Sales: 5 billion €*

Interior Employees: > 33.000* Sales: 6 billion €*

PLT- Tires

CV- Tires

ContiTech

Employees: ~ 25.000 Sales: 4,7 billion €

Employees: > 8.000 Sales: 1,5 billion €

Employees: > 22.000 Sales: 2,9 billion €

*Basis: Key datas of Continental + Siemens VDO in business yearr 2006

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Passenger and Light Truck Tires Division – Business Units Passenger and Light Truck Tires Original Equipment Tires for compact, mediumsize and full-size cars Tires for 4x4 and SUVs Tires for vans, light trucks and RVs Extended mobility systems: - SSR - CSR - ContiComfortKit - ContiMobiltyKit - ContiSeal NVH engineering services Brands: Continental General Tire

Replacement Business Europe High-performance and ultrahigh-performance tires Tires for compact, mediumsize and full-size cars Tires for 4x4 and SUVs Tires for vans, light trucks and RVs Brands: Continental Barum Uniroyal* Semperit General Tire Gislaved Viking Mabor Matador

Replacement Business The Americas High-performance and ultrahigh-performance tires Tires for compact, mediumsize and full-size cars Tires for 4x4 and SUVs Tires for vans, light trucks and RVs Brands: Continental Barum General Tire Euzkadi Semperit Viking Gislaved

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Replacement Business Asia High-performance and ultrahigh-performance tires Tires for compact, mediumsize and full-size cars Tires for 4x4 and SUVs Tires for vans, light trucks and RVs Brands: Continental Barum Sime Tyres Dunlop**

Two-Wheel Bicycle tires High-performance racing tires Motorcycle and scooter tires High-performance motorbike tires Brands: Continental

Commercial Vehicle Tires Division – Business Units Commercial Vehicle Tires Truck Tires Europe Tires and services for customer segments: - Goods - People - Construction Brands: Continental Semperit Uniroyal Barum Matador

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Truck Tires The Americas Tires and services for customer segments: - Goods - People - Construction Brands: Continental General Tire

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Truck Tires Asia Tires and services for customer segments: - Goods - People - Construction Brands: Continental Sime Tyres

Industrial Tires Applications for: - Transportation - Stack/lift - Multi-purpose - Earthmover Brands: Continental Simex

Chassis & Safety Division – Business Units Chassis & Safety Electronic Brake Systems Hydraulic-Electronic Control Units (HECU) - ABS - ESC Software Functions: - Adaptive Cruise Control - Regenerative Brake System - Active Front Steering - Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Control - Deflation Detection System - Hydraulic Brake Assist - Trailer Stability Program

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Hydraulic Brake Systems Calipers & Discs Drum Brakes Brake Hoses Boosters Tandem Master Cylinders Electric Parking Brakes Pedal Modules Brake Pressure Regulators

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Sensorics Steering Angle & Torque Sensors Wheel Speed Sensors Engine/Transmission Speed and Position Sensors Buckle Switch Sensors Chassis Sensors Sensor Clusters

Passive Safety & ADAS Airbag Units Hybrid Gateways Pre Crash Sensors Force Sensor Interfaces Occupant Classification Systems (OCS) Driver Assistance Systems - Radar - Lidar - Camera

Chassis Components Chassis Electronics (1st tier customers) Electric Power Steering Washer Systems Suspension Systems Chassis Electronics

Powertrain Division – Business Units Powertrain Gasoline Systems Engine Management Systems and Fuel Components for - Gasoline Port Fuel Injection - Solenoid Gasoline Direct Injection - Piezo Gasoline Direct Injection - Compressed Natural Gas - Liquefied Petroleum Gas

Diesel Systems

Transmission

Engine Management Systems and Fuel Components for PC and LCV Applications: - Piezo Common Rail Systems Engine Management Systems and Powertrain Controller for CV Applications Components for SCR Applications

Turbocharger

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Transmission Controller and Modules for - Automatic Transmission - Double Clutch Transmission - Automated Manual Transmission - Continuously Variable Transmission - Transfer Cases - 4WD Modules - Actuators for Shifting

Electronics Electronics for - Engine Management Gasoline & Diesel - Powertrain Controller - Transmission Control - HEV Applications - Smart Actuators & Fuel Supply

Sensors Air Flow Pressure Cylinder Pressure Knock Temperature Position NOx Level Transmission Torque Flex Fuel Oil Quality

Actuators, Motor Drives & Fuel Supply Actuators for Powertrain Applications Components and Modules for - Air & Emission Management - Fuel Supply Motor Drives for - HEV Applications - HVAC and Brake Applications - Window Lifter Cooling Fans Modules

Hybrid Electric Drives Systems and Components for HEV Applications - Electronic - E-Motor - Battery - Energy Management

Interior Division – Business Units Interior Body & Security Body Controllers Door Control Units Seat Controllers Active/Passive Car Access Tire Pressure Monitoring Antenna Modules Battery & Energy Management

Connectivity Telematics Device Connectivity Seamless Mobile Integration

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Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket Tachographs and Services Instrumentation and Telematics Control Systems Independent Aftermarket Original Equipment Services

Instrumentation & Displays Clusters Secondary Displays Head-Up Displays

Interior Modules HVAC Cockpits Roof Modules Center Stacks Face Plates

Multimedia High End Multimedia Mid End Multimedia Low End Multimedia Radios Aftermarket Infotainment SW Products

ContiTech Division – Business Units ContiTech Air Spring Systems Air spring systems for buses, trucks and rail vehicles Air actuators for pneumatics and vibration isolation Compensators

BeneckeKaliko Group Film and coating material for automotive interior trim Molded slush skins Molded cushioning film

Conveyor Belt Group Steel cable and textile conveyor belts Conveyor belt accessories and service materials

Elastomer Coatings

Fluid Technology

Coated fabrics Printing blankets Diaphragm/ diaphragm materials Gas holder diaphragms Flexible tanks

Hoses, hose lines for: - power steering - air-conditioning - heating/cooling systems - fuel systems - turbocharger - oil/hydraulic - industrial applications

Folding bellows Fuel cells

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Power Transmission Group V-belts V-ribbed belts Timing belts Flat belts Belt drive systems

Vibration Control Rubber-to-metal bonded products Hydromounts Mounting systems Precision molded parts Blow-molded parts Plastic parts

Other Operations Compounding Special products

Start Your International Career -- A Team Without Borders

2008

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EXPLORE talents cross borders and cultures right from the start. Created in 1997 Trainee Program that gives new employees a good and challenging start of their careers at Continental  Explore what Continental has to offer  Preparation for a successful career in a multicultural environment  Allow us to show our motivation and initiative

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Structure of Conti Explore Program

Trainee Pool 6 Month

Plant stay 3 Month

2 Years

Conti Explore Program

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Sales Stay 1 Month

Continue at Conti

Start at Conti

Join R&D Department

Job placement After the 6 month trainee pool time, the pool will get a number of job offers and the members are placed, dependent on their preferences, within R&D

We Strive to be as international as our customer base. International Team: 15 people of 8 nationalities Program based in the Technology center in Hannover Timothée Kanaev

Alexis Keathley

Danqing Huang

Manisha Manmohan

Mario Montalvo Pedro Marques

Hannover

Andrés Guerrero

Floriano Mota

Damien Teyssier

Kumar Krishnamurthy

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Nuno Teodoro

Mareile Noga

Olivier Plattard

Pedro Rodrigues

Ricardo Lopes

Contents of the Trainee Pool

1

Two individual technical assignments from all R&D departments (Simulation, Testing, Product Development, Benchmarking, Production)

2

One Group-Based Global Business assignment (GBA) Run by 3-4 Trainees Trainee Pool Project Project running according to PROMT Run by all Trainees

3

Main Goal redefined by every Trainee pool but with a common vision  Networking within the company  Technical and personal development Own Budget responsibility

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Trainee Pool Project

Work packages

1

Technical and Soft skills trainings

2

Department, expert and management presentations

3

Plants, suppliers and customers Visits

4

Team and Networking activities

Two Milestones

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Management Presentation

The Profile

Soft Facts

Hard Facts 

Excellent academic record

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Personal drive & self-motivation

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High degree of mobility

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Pro-active, solution-oriented attitude

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Excellent English skills

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International team player

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Experience abroad internship/study

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Desire to take on responsibility

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Creative thinking

BIG SIX: DRIVE

INTERACTION LEARNING

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KNOWLEDGE

CHANGE VISION

Seven Core Messages of the Conti eXplore Program YOU will organize your own learning journey YOU will be responsible for the outcome, efficiency and investment YOU will get extensive interdisciplinary training: in-house and in the field YOU will get a broad overview of business in R&D and manufacturing YOU rapidly integrate into the company network YOU will have a close relationship with your mentor YOU will lay the foundation for your career at Continental Human Resources Technology Center Melanie Lange 25 / © Continental AG

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The Corporate Entry Program in an Overview Business Decisions (Basics)

In total 3 years at most to attend these offered courses

If needed, information to optional modules 4 weeks after completing all start modules

Up to 9 months in between participation in start modules

Invitation to start modules 4 weeks after Entry Conference, participation in first start module maximum 6 months after CEC

O P T I O N A L M O D U L E S

Project Management (Basics)

Team Excellence

Self Management

Working in a Cross-cultural Environment

START MODULE

START MODULE

Effective Presentations

Employee Dialogue Bottom Up

START Invitation maximum 6 months after entry

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Corporate Entry Conference

Welcome to Continental

“We invite you to create value with us.” Heinz-Gerhard Wente, Member of the Executive Board

Multifaceted career opportunities on a global scale

Performance-oriented working atmosphere Early responsibility and exciting job challenges Entrepreneurship Open & informal culture: open doors & open views

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