Allianz with interim report for the first quarter 2001 and final figures for fiscal 2000. The first quarter of 2001 saw a rise in premium income and improvement in combined ratio at the Allianz Group

Allianz and Dresdner Bank Present Takeover Bid and New Joint Strategy / New business models for sales and asset management / Detailed income and cost synergies / Official takeover bid to shareholders of Dresdner Bank

Fiscal 2000 was characterized by three key strategies for Allianz: profitable growth, stock market listing on the New York Stock Exchange as the first German financial services provider and adjustment of Allianz strategy to take into account the changes in the framework conditions for fiscal and pension policy in Germany.

Allianz successfully continued income-oriented growth during fiscal 2000.

Presentation of the takeover bid for Dresdner Bank.
At the beginning of April, the joint intentions of Allianz and Dresdner Bank have been announced. Today, after eight weeks of fruitful labour, the detailed takeover bid for the shareholders of Dresdner Bank is presented.

The annual and quarterly reports offer detailed information on the business course of the Allianz Group. Available as pdf files.

"Allianz and Dresdner Bank: Arguments, answers, an attractive offer". The Info Book answers questions on the planned transaction, expected synergies and future products.

The speeches of Henning Schulte-Noelle (Chairman of the Board of Management) and Helmut Perlet (Member of the Board of Management responsible for Controlling, Accounting and Tax) have been broadcast in German. After a short intermission, you can see statements concerning Allianz / Dresdner Bank.