97 years of

22 years of Sixt International 3 more years to go ... 100 years of Sixt

Remember the future, imagine the past!

THE SPIRIT OF MOBILITY My dear Sixt friends, Today, Sixt is at home in 100 countries around the world. However, every story has its ­beginning and the story of Sixt began many years ago in – a city with charm, ­culture and a unique Bavarian atmosphere. Please let me take you on a short time travel. Imagine the past

eople often ask me what the secret of Already then, our counters were staffed with our success is – how we became a glo- friendly, courteous and competent employees Pbal player and a synonym for mobility. who provided services that were tailored to The qualities we still rely on today already the needs and wishes of our customers. formed the pillars of our company when Sixt was founded in Munich almost 100 years ago. Travel further along the time bar and you will see how my husband Erich Sixt and I Martin Sixt, who was not only the founder together with our employees are steering our of our company but at the same time also the company on the road of growth and expan- founder of the first company in Eu- sion, the road on which our company was rope, did not just offer cars to his customers. ­initially set onto by Hans Sixt. Especially Rather, the vehicles he offered had to be well ­since the end of the 1990s Sixt has entered equipped and create a passion for driving. into cooperations with leading car manuf- Therefore, it is not difficult to imagine how, acturers as well as major companies in the as it then was the case, members of English tourism industry and has been focussed on nobility and wealthy Americans felt as they international expansion, with great success:

REGINE SIXT contentedly drove Sixt vehicles through Today, our company colours orange and Munich and enjoyed this city as we do today. black are present around the whole world. And imagine how Martin Sixt cultivated the contact with his international customers and Sixt is almost 100 years old – but has fulfilled their wishes and requirements. ­remained as young as ever and meanwhile is in the fourth generation with our two sons Let us now make a leap in time to the 1960s. Alexander and Konstantin. E-commerce is Private households and companies alike becoming increasingly important for our had the choice between buying an expensive company. Our website offers a quick and car and renting one for a short time. Many simple reservation process we are the first households and companies refrained from car rental company in the world to offer such a large investment, but nevertheless our customers the option of making a still required mobility for more than just a reservation via a smartphone. short periods of time. Hans Sixt, the son of Martin Sixt, found a solution. He offered his Our company has numerous qualities on customers a leasing programme – the first car which we have relied and that have always rental company in to do so – and distinguished us from our competitors over delivered a perfect example to the world of all the years, such as premium vehicles at fa- the innovative culture here at Sixt. Over the vourable prices, the permanent development years, numerous innovations followed which of innovations in the car rental sector, our Sixt introduced into the car rental sector, the focus on the needs and wishes of our custo- latest of which are for example the current mers and the international reputa­tion of our Car Express terminals and digital systems for brand. Therefore I am looking forward to the the management and control of leasing fleets. future of Sixt and all the benefits and excep­ tional services that Sixt will offer to you. And now imagine a Sixt station in the past – with an old Mercedes 300 SL Gull-Wing and Best regards, a BMW Isetta in front of the entrance. Regine Sixt Barack Obama is sworn in as the 44th president of the USA; the New countries: Mexico, Peru, Angola, Australia, financial crisis becomes a global economic crisis; Germany starts ­Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Libya, Mozambique. “rescue package” worth billions of euros for banks; Usain Bolt 2009 runs 100m in 9.69 seconds and sets a new world record. SIXT CHRONICLE 1st January Slovakia introduces the Euro as the 16th country of the . Sixt on the threshold The kingfisher, Alcedo atthis, is Bird of the Year in Germany. – the challenging­ 19th january 200th birthday of the famous US crime thriller author Edgar Allen Poe. “Net more “THE transformation from 20th January The inauguration of Barack Obama as 44th US president. income!” RECESSION 12th February 200th birthday of natural scientist Charles Darwin. Die Rezession nagt. GNAWS a family-owned DR. GUIDO WESTERWELLE, CHAIRMAN OF THE FREE AWAY. SIXT 200th birthday of the 16th US president Abraham Lincoln. DEMOCRATIC PARTY (FDP), ASPIRES TO OFFICE OF company to a VICE CHANCELLOR AND FOREIGN MINISTER AFTER BITES BACK.“ 31st March The 59-year old Benjamin Netanjahu assumes office of Israeli Prime Mi- Sixt beißt zurück. THE PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS ON 27TH SEPTEM- (z.B. BMW 1er ab E 29,-/Tag*) (e.g. BMW 1 series

nister once again after May 1996 (to 1999). Netanjahu has been Chairman *inkl. aller Kilometer und 19% MwSt., z.B. BMW 1er oder vergleichbares Fahrzeug, from Euro 29/day*) corporate enterprise! BER 2009. bei einer Anmietung von 7 Tagen, gültig an ausgewählten Stationen. of the Conservative Likud Party since December 2005. DR. JULIAN ZU PUTLITZ, AZ_BMW_1er_Coupe_rot_147_5x105.indd 1 03.09.2009 14:37:21 Uhr CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND ­CONTROLLING 14th April 250th anniversary of the death of Georg Friedrich Händel. 23rd May Horst Köhler is elected for the second time as Federal President. he year 2009 has been the Germans celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Against the trend! Tcoined by the ramifica- Federal Republic of Germany. On 23rd May 1949 the Basic Law of the RÜDIGER PROSKE, VP & DIRECTOR FRANCHISE tions of the economic crisis. Federal Republic of Germany was pronounced. In times of a difficult market environment in the car rental industry the The mobility industry has also been deeply affected. 7th June For the 7th time die Members of the European Parliament are elected. Sixt International Network is growing. Only during the first two quarters of 2009 five new countries jointed the Sixt family. This year’s activities This poses significant chal- 25th June The pop icon Michael Jackson (“Thriller”) dies. are focusing Latin and South America and selected emerging markets in lenges onto the successful 1st July Sweden takes over Presidency of the European Council for six months. Africa. With Mexico, Peru and Uruguay Sixt consequently followed its management of companies in Politics meets free enterprise. Regine Sixt with this industry. Sixt, however, has numerous strong 17th August The Jamaican Usain Bolt runs at the 12th World Athletic Championships Dr. ­Guido Westerwelle: “To Regine Sixt I would strategy to form a united network for Leisure and Business travellers in points to build on. These include, among others, in Berlin in 9.69 seconds a new 100 meter world record. like to say that I admire your business expertise the Americas. The African expansion to Angola, Mozambique and Libya and your big heart for small children. She is the underlines the power of a growing network and strength of new part- a unique brand, customer recognition for its 25th August The US Senator Edward “Ted” Kennedy dies at 77 years of age. invention of optimism.“ nerships recently started in 2008. In Sixt markets that have been heavily high-quality service, innovation leadership, and 27th September Parliamentary elections 2009. According to forecasts there will be change interfered by the economical crises the strength of the Sixt concept could its solid financial foundation. A further point is from the Grand Coalition to Black/Yellow, to a Coalition of Christian convince new investors to join the network. This way Sixt welcomes new its entrepreneurial management, with efficient Democrats. (CDU/CSU) and the Free Democrats (FDP). partners in Iceland, Ireland and Finland in 2009. decision making processes enabling Sixt to quick- ly react to economic changes and influences. 9th November 20-year anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. 10th November 250th birthday of the German poet Friedrich Schiller. The immense growth and internationalisation 11th December Presidential elections in Chile. We change faster! of Sixt over the past decade has seen Sixt reach HANS-PETER ZURWESTEN, MEMBER OF THE BOARD, SIXT LEASING the threshold of becoming a corporate enter- Because of the financial crisis every company has to think about its prise. We envisage Sixt as a company combining the best of the two worlds. For this we need to BARACK OBAMA IS SWORN IN: business model and the future prospective. The main questions are if we do the right things and do the things in the right way. One of the greatest adapt by implementing systematic controlling »Yes, we can!« strengths of Sixt is very important in such a time: being faster than the and management tools, dedicated functions, t his inauguration on 20th January 2009 competitors. The entrepreneurial spirit of Sixt through all hierarchy levels and standardised processes. At the same time ABarack Obama, 44th president of the leads to open minded discussions and solutions. Optimizing and strengthe- ensuring the preservation of the dynamics and USA, stated: “The economy is badly weak­ ning well running processes and developing innovative products will gene- advantages of a medium sized, family influenced Infotainement meets Charisma. German TV company with strong stewardship of its owners. ened, a consequence of greed and irrespon- Anchorwoman and Newsstar Sabine Christi- rate additional benefit for our customers and intensify their commitment

sibility on the part of some but also our ansen: “Regine Sixt has a huge heart. And she towards Sixt. Customer satisfaction and a long term personal relationship collective failure to make hard choices and never asks: Is that ok now? But there must be a is one of the basics of cooperation. We regard ourselves as the only player A successful transformation will ensure that Sixt way somehow and she makes it possible – both in prepare the nation for a new age.” Also as providing mobility from one hour up to 4 years national and international. will benefit from the crisis and will be well posi- managing the marketing of her company and also tioned for a prosperous future. 44th president he lives his election campaign in supporting children in her charity work. That We are working on respective solutions every day. What we learned is that motto: “Yes, we can!” really impresses me.” the world can change very fast. But we change faster. Messages from the new Sixt countries

SIXT PERU SIXT LIBYA SIXT AUSTRALIA ... Sixt systems overrule all DOS based main What are our first impressions? SIXT ICELAND frame systems in terms of efficiency and user Sixt work to the highest standards of service Franko Klinge, Mohamed Atia, Colin Wilkins, Gudmundur Orri Sigurdsson, General Manager GeneralManager General Manager friendliness; and professionalism. Sixt International is a General Manager ... Sixt simply is different from all the others! great partner to work with, grow and learn I met Sixt by chance: During Libya‘s strategic and geogra- T he new team here in Austra- With these (high) expectations in my back from. Sixt are at the cutting edge of techno- Sixt is a fast growing name in my first visit to Germany, my phical location makes it vital lia is certainly goal orientated head I chose to join Sixt after being away logy in the car rental industry. They have a the car rental industry which son and I rented a car from connection between the eas- and on track to complete the from car rental business for 2,5 years. My progressive and dynamic presents in the Car we are proud to be a part of. Sixt and we had a great expe- tern and western part of Ara- first stage of our business plan. first impression is that I have not been jealous Rental industry. Sixt has a reputation of being rience. After that, it was easy bic world and between Africa Since taking over the business all these years in vain! It really is impressive Our expectations? edgy and bold with an excel- for me to decide in which company I would and Europe. Besides Libya is receiving boost in December 2008 we have opened two new how processes are planned and documented We look forward to a vibrant and exciting lent service, great product and professional rent the cars for my next visits to Europe. My in all economical sectors including tourism locations on the Gold Coast of Queensland at Sixt.. However, it’s not just the manuals future of growth with the Sixt brand. We atmosphere. expectations were always exceeded. When I as it welcomes about 300,000 tourist annu- and doubled our fleet size. Locations now to- and processes which makes the difference, it’s believe with our local knowledge and Sixt Our expectations with Sixt are to grow in a decided to franchise our company in Peru, ally and joint ventures for new hotels and tal 5 across the eastern seaboard of Australia the people. The devotion and entrepreneur- International expertises we can deliver an ex- healthy and stable manor and improve our my first and only option was Sixt. I sent a other infrastructures projects such as the with the plan to expand to 10, including the ship has been present all day round. Even if citing product to the Irish Car Rental market. service to meet our goals to proudly repre- presentation letter and since then I received a new Tripoli international air port are alrea- state of Tasmania by 2012/13 with a corre- Finland is a tiny country the people at Sixt Watch this space ... sent Sixt in Iceland. first-class support. It was by chance, that we dy in progress. We therefore believe that sponding fleet of 1000 vehicles. During this Franchise Department has really been going contact Sixt at the right moment, when the joining hands with Sixt, one of the leading period we will also open agencies in New Ze- the extra mile for helping us to restructure company was seeking its expansion in La- and most professional car rental company in aland on both the north and south islands in the Finnish operation. As an “internal custo- tin America: It was our destiny. Even when the world has come just on time to go paral- the four major capital cities. mer” to Sixt franchise I am very pleased. Our we were not yet complete integrated to the lel with the infrastructure development and We continue to work with all our network job now is to pass this same level of customer Sixt-System, we were invited to the meeting tourism promising potential in our country. countries with an increasing focus on “out- satisfaction to our end users, to our external in Miami, where I confirmed the professio- We further believe that we as a local car ren- bound” business to enhance our revenue customers. This is the way we ensure profita- nalism, spirit of teamwork and the excellent tal company teaming up with Sixt, the spirit streams and find new ways from which to ble growth for Sixt in future. This is what we organisation of Sixt during the event. To of mobility will actually create a momentum generate business on a global scale. The have been committed for. have a partner like Sixt is a luxury for a small and add value to car Rental concept in our partnerships gained over our short time as company like ours. Our expectations for this market. So we are very proud to be a member owners have been tremendous and we cannot commercial relationship are focused in three of Sixt family. praise enough the efforts from the Sixt head aspects: office team in assisting us with these wonder- 1. To establish a long-term relationship ful introductions. SIXT IRELAND with a market leader and worldwide known Our best wishes go to all our franchise part- Harold Thomas Murray, company like Sixt; ners for continued success throughout the General Manager 2. Update our company with innovative SIXT MOZAMBIQUE & coming years with the knowledge that we work methods and high-tech tools; SIXT ANGOLA have the support and backing of the power- Why did we choose Sixt? 3. Increase our total sales and the interna- Imraan Mussa, Owner ful Sixt family to assist our entrepreneurial Sixt is a strong partner with tional booking too, specially the European and financial endeavours along the way! a dynamic brand name and one. Being one of the ‚youngest‘ a reputation of high quality Finally, we are expecting to incorporate our members of the Sixt family I service which will enable us to company as soon as possible in the succee- am already very delighted by grow into the future by offering a business the way this company works. ded development process of Sixt. SIXT FINLAND model which is innovative in technology and So fast, so efficient. My rea- sales driven. sons to join Sixt are very easy to define: Seppo Sariola, General Manager 1. It is the car rental company with the best I’ve been working with car marketing and image; SIXT MEXICO rental for many years being in 2. It has the best distribution channels; charge for development of the Oscar Rodriguez, 3. It has the fastest growth rate into new market leader in Finland. From General Manager markets. this perspective I have been fol- We are very proud to join the I will throw in my full support to the family lowing the development of SIXT in neighbo- Now great Sixt family, Mexico is an and I am looking forward to working with ring countries and of course in Germany. I incredible, big and friendly all members throughout the world. My goals must admit that during all these years I have country and we are eager to are to retain and extend the market leader- been jealous (!) for what Sixt has accomplis- start working with all of you! ship in Mozambique and to get into first po- hed. Strange feeling, totally unknown to me our Special Edition It is a big professional, very hard working sition in Angola a very fast growing market before. So, why being jealous? Maybe becau- organization that treats you like a family, with massive potential. se ... of 97 Years of Sixt always looking for Quality and the best ser- ... Sixt is so proactive and professional; and 22 Years of vice. I expect to position the brand in a very ... Sixt really is a nontraditional car rental high level reaching the most important cities company; Sixt International, in Mexico in a short period of time. ... Sixt marketing and advertising beats all celebrated 2008. competitors with a score of 5-0 ; Seitzstrasse in Munich, 1912

1912–2007 Martin Sixt Once upon a time ... BY REGINE SIXT

... in quiet moments, which I spent with for the establishment of ’s first Herzog-Rudolf-Straße, today Seitzstraße, my country“, Hans told me.When the were and have been used up to now as 8-cylinder Isotto Frascini and the grand my most respectedand beloved late carrental service. This involved the ac- which soon became the central meeting tourism started again the relationship service stations.„In 1919 Hans brother 6-cylinder Renault, and from1929 on, father-in-law at his farm in the Bavarian quisition of a Deutz Landaulet de Luxe point for motor car owners and drivers to the travel agencies of the world began Josef opened an auto repair shop. Now Mercedes cars were exclusively used. The mountains, he used to tell me stories for an equivalent of whatis about DM during the war.Seitzstraße remained the to show results. „Imagine Regina, Rosa itwas possible to convert former army business was risky because of the great about the history of the Sixt family which 150,000 today. In August 1914 the rent a Sixt Headquarter until 1983.Young Hans sold her coffee house in 1919. The funds cars for the luxury car rental service depression of 1929 and the devaluation then sounded to me like a fairy tale. At car business was entirely deprived of its Sixt went to England and then emigrated were enough to reinstall the Sixt car and to put these cars into operation. of money the tourism from the United the beginning of the century apioneer in basis because all the drivers and cars were to the United States totally on his own rental business. The firm even bought Hunger, tuberculoses and other diseases States decreased drastically.“„Still the his days, Martin Sixt, living in Munich drafted.The war lasted four years, until and without any money. Already in these the whole building in Seitzstraße. The as a result of World War I took away situation in Germanywas desperate. We had a vision to build up a service on 1918, rather than four months as origi- days he had established connection to business and dwelling building situated the two children of Martin Sixt.With had 10 million unemployed people.I wheels. He founded the „Bavarian Travel- nally was expected. The result was pover- the leading travel agencies of the world, in thecentre of Munich had a history of Hans Sixt, a true expert and graduate discussed the situation with Henry Ford ler Service“ back in 1912. A true mind of ty and depression.Martin Sixt’s great wife Thomas Cook and American Express. its own: In former times it was a Fran- in auto-mechanic and English entered senior, when I took him to the Oberam- pioneer and venture was the pre-requisite Rosa opened a coffee house in former „But I felt obliged to go home to serve ciscan monastery. The former stables the firm’s management. „I bought the mergau Passion Players in one of the legendary Model T fords. The drama tor Pool. A good chance, too, was to rent 2003 Sixt enters an affiliation with Payless Car really started when Hitler rose to power in „Exporttaxis“, (which were to be paid in Rental, one of the leaders in the North American 1933. Our cars could only be used by the dollars) to members of the US Army. In Car Rental Industry. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and believe 1948 Hans Sixt operated more than 1700 2004 „The Spirit of Mobility“ stands for 160,000 me the Emperor of Japan, the Prince of of such ETs. The foundation of a branch cars at 3,500 locations. Wales and the Begum have been sitting in for higher standards – the Sixt Limousine 2004 Sixt starts its expansion into Asia and South America by opening locations in Brazil and my car.“ The booming of the company Service – turned out to be very successful. Thailand. caused by Olympic Games in1936 was It wasused by such prominent peoples 2005 Sixt goes Asia and into South America stopped by the boycott against Germa- like Kirk Douglas, Greta Garbo,Marlene – first location ins Thailand and Brazil ny and had devastating effects upon the Dietrich. Sixt Limousine service conti- 2006 New franchise agreements are signed Greetings renta car business and tourism. In 1938 all nued growing and in the fifties he alrea- for Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Argentina, DR. GUNTER THIELEN, the Sixt cars were confiscated by Hitler’s dy owned 45 cars with chauffeurs.The Chile, Algeria, Belarus and Bahrain. Sixt leasing CHAIRMAN OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD troops. My father-in-law had to enter the company was then calledAuto Sixt. „We expands to now more than 20 international or many decades now, the name “Sixt” markets. army. „In spite of the desperate situation were the company which has been standing for successful 2007 Sixt goes China! Starting with chauffeur F I married the most beautiful woman of rented cars throughout Europe. Believe me drive and leasing services. entrepreneurship, passion and performance. Hans Sixt the world, Erika, your wonderful mother- or not, we delivered cars from Gibraltar 2008 Sixt goes South Africa! Combining discipline and creativity, the inlaw.While I was in Russia, my son and to Oslo and picked them up from Nice 2009 Sixt launched Sixt Australia! Sixt Family leads the company in providing your husband Erich was born in 1944 and Barcelona.“ All over this time Hans Now Sixt International is powered by 100 high-end mobility solutions for customers and Erika brought him back home to Sixt was assisted by his lovely wife Erika. ­countries all over the world. worldwide. Seitzstraße,which happened to be during In 1958 the self drive vehicle branch had an air raid with heavy bombing.“ Fortu- already more than 80 cars.The Sixt family In striving to offer innovative products, as nately in 1945 my father-inlawcame back seemed to be a synonym for success. In well as the newest technology and services, home from Russian battlefields. One year 1969 my husband Erich Sixt entered the Sixt creates added value for its customers, later with the help of the US military go- management of the Auto Sixt.The story its partners and its shareholders. vernment he created the businessmen Mo- of success began ...“ Constant fleet efficiency improvements, further leasing developments, the expansi- on across Europe, as well as a widening of the global network of franchise partners are all major milestones on the road to the Sixt has been renting cars ever since cars have German Stock Exchange. Erich Sixt becomes enduring success of the company. been rented. A public company but managed by chairman of the board of Sixt AG. the Sixt family from the very beginning. 1994 Sixt becomes the No. 1 amongst German But Sixt has also always striven to combine Car Rental companies. Sixt starts a preferred co- 1912 Starting with only seven vehicles in down- operation with Lufthansa German Airlines its entrepreneurial spirit with responsibility town Munich Martin Sixt founds Europe‘s first car and becomes a partner of the Lufthansa to both society and the environment. And rental company, „Sixt Autofahrten“, with Mercedes Miles&More-Program. Sixt is proud to rely on an outstanding already as it‘s flagship. 1995 Sixt invents the CarExpress Service by using network of quality-conscious partners, 1927 Martin Sixt hands the reins over to his Self-Service terminals in all German airports and motivated staff and a determined manage- „We were the first son, Hans Sixt, who in 1943 loses almost his entire confirms its position as the innovation leader in ment. fleet as a result of confiscation. the car rental industry. car rental company 1945 With just three cars which he had hidden 1997 Sixt goes Europe! The Sixt brand enters The Sixt Group has grown considerably in which rented cars in a stable, Hans Sixt founds „Auto Sixt“. the markets of Switzerland, , France, the 1967 „Auto Sixt“ becomes the first German car Netherlands and the United Kingdom. the last decade and will continue to do so in throughout Europe. leasing company. 1998 Sixt goes Global and kicks off the Sixt Inter- the future. I have no doubt that Sixt will 1969 Erich Sixt, the current CEO, enters the national Franchise System, managed by Regine handle the global economic slowdown Believe me or business, now in it‘s third family generation. Sixt, Rüdiger Proske and Detlef Krehahn. prudently and emerge stronger than ever not, we delivered cars 1979 Sixt creates an international limousine 1999 The Sixt network spans the globe from Nor- after the crisis. But we have to continue network in five continents and 55 countries. way to South Africa, the Americas to New Zealand. focusing on our customers, searching for 1980 Regine Sixt starts signing contracts with 2000 Sixt starts it‘s own e-commerce platform from Gibraltar innovations and constantly improving the major tour operators, airlines, worldwide travel offering complete travel comfort and flexibility to to Oslo and picked agency and hotel chains. corporate and leisure customers. quality of our services. I am confident that them up from 1982 Sixt is the first company to start it‘s own 2001 Sixt continues its expansion by opening the Sixt success story will be a long one. Corporate Credit Card Program. franchises throughout the Middle East and Nice and Barcelona.“ 1986 Sixt goes public and is now listed on the southern Africa. The future of Sixt is very promising. The landslide victory of Tony Blair and his New Sixt is Germany’s car rental number one. 1997 is the Labour party changes England; Germany and Europe beginning of a stunning worldwide expansion. sink in the Oder floods; Bill Clinton is the Starting points are Austria and Switzerland.­ The first 1997 first US President to be accused of sexual offences. airline partner: Lufthansa. SIXT CHRONICLE 8th January The Principality of Monaco celebrates 700 years of the Grimaldi dynasty On the road 19th February Deng Xiaoping dies at 92 years of age in Hongkong to being a 1st May Tony Blair and his New Labour Party win a landslide victory in the election. The political hit word of the New Middle Class is born. „Global Player“ DETLEV PÄTSCH, 16th June Franjo Tudjman wins the Presidential election in Croatia. CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER, FLEET

18th June The Russian writer Lew Kopelew dies in Cologne aged 85 years. Back in the 1990s, 1st July After 156 years Hongkong reverts from British control to China. “Luck belongs to Sixt laid the foundations for a 15th July The Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace is shot in Miami. those particularly successful expan- 27th July The German racing cyclist Jan Ullrich wins the Tour de France. capable. There sion strategy. Our long-term aim was 15th August India and Pakistan celebrate the 50th anniversary of the state founding. was a solidarity to become Europe’s 22nd August Bill Clinton is the first US President in court to be charged with sexual OPEN, SHUT, OPEN, SHUT, OPEN, SHUT, OPEN, SHUT, OPEN, leading provider offences against state intern Paula Jones. between East and SHUT, OPEN, SHUT, OPEN, GO TO SIXT! of mobility services and be among the leaders in all relevant markets. 23rd August Federal President Roman Herzog opens the re-built legendary luxury West which found Advertising Agency Jung von Matt: With these lines Sixt proves once again that the very call to We took some decisive steps toward Hotel Adlon in Paris Platz at Brandenberger Tor. rent can be a creative highlight at the same time. expression not this end in 1997, establishing our 31st August Princess Diana dies in Paris. Elton John stirs millions worldwide with his just in spending own network of stations successfully song „Candle in the Wind“ dedicated to Lady Diana. in the main letting markets in Euro- 5th September Mother Teresa dies in Calcutta at the age of 87 years. money” pe. The first Sixt centers in France, The first the Netherlands, Austria and Great 7th October Astronomers discover with the Hubble space telescope the brightest star MATTHIAS PLATZECK, PRIME MINSTER OF Britain opened in that year. We used in the Milky Way – 25,000 light years away. BRANDENBURG in the Oder Flood disaster steps out of strong franchise partners to break into 2nd December The NATO Defence Ministers decide to extend the SFOR mandate of Germany! other countries, benefiting from those the peace force in Bosnia. partners’ local expertise, while at RÜDIGER PROSKE, the same time keeping business risks VP & DIRECTOR FRANCHISE 4th December The EU Health Ministers enact an almost total ban on tobacco manageable. This twin-track approach advertising. Sixt kicks off its internati- – Sixt Corporates and Sixt Franchise onal expansion by opening 30th December In the battle against the spread of bird flu’ about 1.2 million chickens – has formed the foundation for Sixt's the first corporate offices were slaughtered; four people died. worldwide expansion to date. We've outside Germany in Austria been very successful, too: in just a and Switzerland. decade, we’ve expanded international- ly from around 20 countries to over 85 today.

Sixt goes Europe in 1997. Flood Disaster in the Middle of Europe With David Coulthard at the ASTA in Glasgow. JULY/AUGUST Flooding of the Oder causes serious damage in the Czech Republic, Poland and Germany (114 deaths in Poland and Czech Republic). Damage amounts to 3.8 bn Euros in the Czech Republic and Poland, also 330 m Euros in Germany. Gerhard Schröder SPD becomes Federal Chancellor The worldwide expansion of Sixt continues. of the first Red-Green Government; The film „Titanic“ New countries in this year: France, United Kingdom, breaks all box office records; France becomes for The Netherlands, , Ireland, , Greece, Malta, 1998 the first time the World Cup with a 3:1 win against Brazil. Czech Republic. New airlines: El Al, Unitel, Air France. SIXT CHRONICLE 29th January The Oil Company Shell will not sink the „Brent Spar“ platform in the Sixt opens latest North Sea but dismantles it. pre-preparation 3rd February With 4.2 million unemployed unemployment reaches its highest level in “I had an German post war history. center in Europe 23rd March The Hollywood film “Titanic” the most successful hit of all time receives inappropriate DETLEV PÄTSCH, eleven Oscars. CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER, FLEET

1st April VAT is increased from 15 to 16 percent. liaison Service and innovation in car mobility – this was Sixt‘s motto when it opened 4th April The closing report of UN arms inspectors in Iraq: with Monica its unique logistics center at Düren, near no evidence of weapons of mass destruction. Cologne, in 1998. This 245,000 m2 site 4th May In the Vatican the Chief of the Swiss guard is murdered. Lewinsky” was given all the latest facilities for pre- BILL CLINTON, US PRESIDENT ON HIS AT preparing and maintaining over 50,000 7th May Daimler Benz and Chrysler merge as „Welt AG“. FIRST DENIED AFFAIR WITH THE INTERN rental vehicles a year, including a painting 14th May Entertainer, singer and actor Frank Sinatra dies at age 82 years. line and innovative repair methods to deal with minor damage like scratches, parking 3rd June In one of the worst railway accidents 101 die in Eschede. YOUR WIFE THINKS YOU’RE ON A BUSINESS TRIP. The blame was placed in a break in one of the wheel tyres. scrapes and dents. This „Smart Repair“ AND YOU THINK SHE’S BUSY IRONING. facility soon meant we could deal with 30th June The European Central Bank in Frankfurt/Main was inaugurated. Equal opportunities à la Sixt: finally women can also cheat on their partner with an inexpensive renal car. minor repairs quickly and cost-effectively. 12th July France wins the World Cup with 3:1 against Brazil. So the new Center went a long way to help Sixt prepare used vehicles, while at 1st August The new German spelling reform comes into force. Sixt kicks off a Franchise System! the same time reinforcing our position as 12th August Swiss banks pay 1.3 bn US$ compensation to survivors of the holocaust innovator in the car rental industry. We and to the descendants of victims. RÜDIGER PROSKE, VP & DIRECTOR FRANCHISE ran the Center ourselves at first, but now Sixt starts operating a franchise system and sets the first Sixt standards for we‘ve outsourced operations entirely to a 11th Sept. The report of observer Kenneth Starr which accuses US President Bill the corporate identity in Europe. Furthermore standard operating procedures logistics partner. Clinton of perjury and perverting the course of justice is published online. are introduced for the entire Sixt network. New franchises are signed for Italy, 16th October Cologne Cathedral acknowledged by UNESCO as World Cultural Heritage. Ireland, Greece, Malta, Israel, and Czech Republic. Simultaneously further corporate offices are opened in France, the UK and the Netherlands. Now all 23rd October Benjamin Netenjahu prime minister of Israel (born 1949) and president of Palestine Jassir Arafat (1929-2004) sign a piece agreement in Washington. central European markets are managed by Sixt directly. In 1998 the network The Peace process on hold for two years in the Middle East is back in focus. Sixt 1998 – grows from 416 to 750 rental locations. the biggest 1st November Mika Häkkinen wins the Formula 1 World Championship in Suzuka. Mercedesfleet in the world

AGM 1998 DETLEF KREHAHN, VP & DIRECTOR FRANCHISE 1998 – I had just started with Sixt, moved to Munich and already received my invitation to join the AGM from Regine Sixt. Wow, I remember how impressed I was, such a big event in the movie Election: Helmut Kohl is voted out. theatre of the „Deutsches Museum“ and also in Hilton Tucherpark. 27TH SEPTEMBER SPD challenger Gerhard Schröder wins the Lower House elections At the close of the convention we had the Gala-Evening in the against Helmut Kohl who has held office five times in a row after 16 years as Federal Residenz, the Bavarian Royal Castle in Munich. I had my first Chancellor. The SPD is the strongest party and forms with Bündnis90 the Greens the encounters with the franchisees from Italy, Israel and Portugal and first red-green federal government – with a social democrat Chancellor Gerhard Schrö- was deeply amazed. Thank you for giving me the opportunity der and a green Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer. and joy to participate the first & ever AGM! The Euro becomes reality; Millions of people New countries in the mediterranean area and in celebrate the total eclipse of the sun; KGB Agent africa: Belgium, Hungary, Cyprus, Turkey, Morocco, Vladimir Putin becomes Russian President; Tunisia, Spain. New Airline: KLM. 1999 Tennis legends Boris Becker and Steffi Graf retire. SIXT CHRONICLE With premium 16th January Edmund Stoiber becomes the new Party Chairman of the Bavarian CSU. Sixt establishes European Network! RÜDIGER PROSKE, VP & DIRECTOR FRANCHISE 23rd January Princess Caroline marries Prince Ernst August of Hanover. vehicles on the Sixt goes Europe! And North Africa! New franchises are opened in Belgium, 7th March US director Stanley Kubrick („Clockwork Orange“) dies at the age of 70. Hungary, Cyprus, Turkey, Morocco and Tunisia. With the introduction of Holi- right track to Conductor and Violinist Yehudi Menuhin dies at age 82. day Cars, Sixt needs a rapid presence in all important European leisure markets. Sixt opens its first office in Spain at Palma de Mallorca Airport and starts co-ope- success 24th March In the Swiss Mont Blanc Tunnel 30 vehicles caught fire following a lorry rations with various Spanish car rental companies to cover the most important DETLEV PÄTSCH, fire. 43 die. holiday market in Europe. CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER, FLEET Following the collapse of the Kosovo Conference NATO begins air attacks “Here passes the One of the main factors in Sixt’s suc- on Serbian positions. For the first time since the second world war German ghost of Herbert cess is the high quality vehicles we use. troops are in the attack. THE NEXT We first introduced top models from von Karajan CLASS REUNION 7th May The Bundestag says goodbye to a new right of citizens under which the Rolls Royce and Ferrari in our fleet in WILL BE HERE children of foreigners as from January 2000 will have double citizenship. through the rows, 1999, adding cult Harley Davidson BEFORE YOU motorcycles the same year. For most of 17th May Ehud Barak will take over from Benjamin Netenjahu as prime minister of but we are KNOW IT. our customers, driving is more than just Israel. (RENT A BENT- about getting from A to B: which is why no longer a diva” LEY FROM SIXT) 23rd May Johannes Rau SPD is elected German Federal President. Sixt has been offering extraordinary driving pleasure for so many years. SIR SIMON RATTLE , CHIEF CONDUCTOR The essence of the Sixt 27th May Serbian President Slobodan Milosevic is charged in the International Cri- brand in a nutshell: The reason many of our custo- minal Court, The Hague, with crimes committed in the former Yugoslavia. OF THE BERLIN PHILHARMONIC expensive cars for every­ one – also for those mers, especially business travelers and who didn’t get ahead. 16th June Thabo Mbeki takes over from Nelson Mandela the Office of President of corporate clients, rent from Sixt is that South Africa. our fleet includes the most attractive vehicles available in the market. We 23rd June The British Star Conductor Simon Rattle becomes the new conductor of were quick to offer premium mar- the Berlin Philharmonic. ques, Mercedes, BMW and Audi. Our 30th June The German tennis player Boris Becker retires. vehicles are as good as new throughout, well-equipped, with the latest technical 13th August The German tennis player Stefi Graf retires. features and powerful engines. This 10th December The German writer Günter Grass and „Doctors without Borders“ are above-average standard is something we receiving the Nobel Prizes. have always guaranteed – and will go on doing so, however fast we grow. 31st December Russian President Boris Yelzin retires. Vladimir Putin is his successor. The world celebrates – arithmetically – one year too soon the Millenium.

Currency Union Europe celebrates other. To relax we spent a cosy evening in a small traditional AGM 1999 DETLEF KREHAHN, VP & DIRECTOR FRANCHISE 1ST JANUARY European Currency comes the Eclipse country house and were surprised by Santa Claus coming down into force. Member exchange rates are 11TH AUGUST The astronomical event of the 1999 – Now we started moving. We held this event in the the hill and giving presents to all of us. It was cold and snowy laid down and the Euro introduced as century elates people in Europe during their German Alps at lake Spitzing in the ArabellaSheraton Hotel. but we had plenty of fun and a very pleasant time nonetheless, legal tender (from 1.1.2001). lunch break: a total eclipse of the sun. It was As the group had grown to a total of 12 franchisees by then, and we left equipped with lots of new information and ideas best seen around the Mediterranean Sea. we needed to meet, exchange ideas and plans and update each moving forward. George W. Bush is elected 43rd President of the USA; New countries: Croatia, Poland, Slovakia, Germany decides on a stop to atomic energy; Romania, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Portugal, Ex centre forward Rudi Voller becomes Federal trainer; La Guadeloupe. New Airlines: Condor, 2000 the first German BSE cow dies. Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, ­Martinair. SIXT CHRONICLE 19th January The Dusseldorf journalist Paul Spiegel becomes chairman of the Rostock grants Central consistory of Jews in Germany. wishes all over 17th March In expectation of the end of the world at the Millennium 900 sect members of a Christian movement in Uganda die in keeping with the the world Ten Commandments. DETLEV PÄTSCH, CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER, FLEET 15th June The red-green Federal government decides on a stop to atomic energy. Customers all over the world send their 23rd June Airbus announces the building of a super large aeroplane the A380. wishes in to one place: Sixt's international “His private reservations center in Rostock. The team 14th July The US tobacco industry is sued for $145bn as compensation for the here takes mobility requests from over 85 deadly risk of cigarette smoke. personal develop- countries – and aims to meet all of them, 25th August Donald Duck designer Carl Bucks dies at the age of 99 years in Oregon. ment does not as far as they can. The phones at the re- IS IT WORTH IT VISITING THE EXPO? THE DRIVE THERE IS. servations center ring around 10,000 times 26th September The Brazilian guitarist and co-originator of the Bossa-Nova, appeal to me. He is Not only a successful side swipe at the expo-hype of the year 2000, but also a self-confident a day, 24/7. This modern complex shows Baden-Powell, died ages 63 years in Rio de Janeiro. statement – who measures up to a world exhibition if not Sixt? how far Sixt has come. Our international 20th September The massive price increase for petrol and heating oil since the Gulf War always huffing” reservations center in Rostock opened in

(2.06 Mark) has given rise to political crises all over Europe. In Germany ULI HOENESS, MANAGER OF FOOTBALL 2000, and has been dealing with more and the three steps in the Eco tax increase the going price even more. CLUB BAYERN MÜNCHEN, OUTING East East East! more local national markets since then. NATIONAL COACH CANDIDATE CHRISTOPH Working at the center is no easy task: 9th November National Hero and ex centre forward Rudi Voller becomes Federal trai- RÜDIGER PROSKE, VP & DIRECTOR FRANCHISE DAUM AS COCAINE ADDICTED staff have to arrange complex products ner after the candidate Christoph Daum through a hair test proved drug In 2000 Sixt concentrates to expand the network in Eastern Europe. Croatia in several languages, offering solutions to be dependent. becomes a booming tourism market in Europe and Sixt offices are opened to meet individual customers’ needs. It’s 12th November Lea Rabin, widow of the murdered prime minister Itzak Rabin dies ages in Zagreb, Split and Dubrovnik. Further franchise agreements are signed for no coincidence that many of the staff at 72 years in . Poland, Slovakia, Romania and the 3 Baltic countries: Estonia, Lithuania and Sixt's branches abroad, and many of our Latvia. In Portugal Sixt opens rental stations at Lisbon, Porto and Funchal managers, started out at Rostock. And our 15th December The last block of the Tschernobyl atomic energy plant is shut down. airport ready to serve leisure customers. The network grows to more than international reservations center will keep 18th December George W. Bush is elected as 43rd President of the USA after the 1000 rental locations in 30 countries. on growing – just like Sixt itself. democratic opponent Al Gore had given up and the Supreme Court of Florida ended its week-long struggle with the vote count with its aged counting machines. 20th December Only now is it known that at the beginning of November BSE was disco- AGM 2000 vered in a cow in Bavaria. By the end of 2000 there will be seven official- DETLEF KREHAHN, VP & DIRECTOR FRANCHISE ly confirmed BSE cases. The first AGM where Rüdiger and I sup- 24th December The British car designer John cooper („Mini Cooper“) dies aged 77 ported Regine Sixt directly. We decided years in Worthing, West Sussex. by very last minute to have the 3rd AGM 31st December On New Year’s Eve officially ends the second millennium based on our in Budapest/Hungary at the Budapest calculation of time. Hilton Westend Hotel. After the first day of presentations at the convention, we were not very comfortable at this loca- Computer virus „I Love You“ tion and consequently decided to move that night to the other Hilton Budapest 4TH MAY A famous virus arrived as an e-mail attachment. The file name was Hotel, a more comfortable and represen- „I LOVE YOU.TXT.vbs“. Victims using Microsoft Outlook spread the virus to tative venue. I will never forget the Gala- everyone in their address book. The Love Bug replicated itself very Evening in the National Art Gallery of quickly to countless users world­wide causing more than $6 bn damage. Budapest which was most brilliant. On the morning of September 11th the USA becomes the New Countires: United Arab Emirates, Oman, victim of the most devastating terror attack in history. Al Lebanon, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana. Quaida terrorists hijack passenger aeroplanes and fly into New airlines: Air Dolimiti, Emirates, VARIG, Alitalia. 2001 the towers of the World Trade Center in New York. SIXT CHRONICLE DETLEF KREHAHN, VP & DIRECTOR FRANCHISE 22nd January The UN Climate Report forecasts global warming of 1.4 to 5.8 degrees No AGM 2001 Celsius over the next century. Due to the horrible tragedy of September 11th we decided to cancel the already planned 4th AGM in fall of 2001. We thought 26th February The radical Islamic Taliban in Afghanistan systematically that this was not the right time for a convention including business and fun matters. It is still shocking to me that to this day destroys all Buddhist artefacts in their country. everybody still remembers exactly where they were and what they did on September 11th. Later that September we experienced a 23rd May FC Bayern Munich wins the Champions League final against very quiet and calm Oktoberfest in Munich. Nobody really wanted to go and party and the tents remained half empty. FC Valencia in Milan 6:5 after penalties.

3rd June US film star Anthony Quinn dies aged 86 in Boston. “There is no A LOT OF 16th July Belgian Jacques Rogge is elected new IOC President. JAMES BOND Setting the FOR LITTLE 29th July Lance Armstrong celebrates his third consecutive Tour de France victory. alternative to this MONEYPENNY. strategic 2nd September South African heart surgeon Christiaan Barnard dies aged 78. conflict, which He carried out the world’s first heart transplant in 1967. The secret service version we must and will of the Sixt brand: course for much car for little money. 9th September The Berlin Jewish Museum is officially opened. The permanent exhibition presents 2000 years of Jewish-German history. win.” profitable GERHARD SCHRÖDER, FEDERAL 4th October Nelson Mandela opens the African continent’s largest natural park, the CHANCELLOR, ON 07.10.2001, growth Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park. FOLLOWING THE USA’S AERIAL ATTACK DETLEV PÄTSCH, ON AFGHANISTAN CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER, FLEET 14th October Michael Schumacher becomes Formula 1 world champion for the forth time in Suzuka. In 2001, the used car market was weak, so Sixt looked to the futu- 18th October Germany ratifies the „Treaty of Nice“ covering the expansion of the EU. re, and moved into the operatio- 23rd October The IRA begins giving up its weapons. nal letting and leasing business. By then, Sixt was Germany's 10th November China is accepted into the World Trade Organisation (WTO). largest used car dealer, but from 16th November Federal Chancellor Gerhard Schröder calls for a vote of confidence in 2001 onwards, selling used cars the German Bundestag and links it sending German soldiers to serve in became increasingly a sideline. the anti-terror campaign in Afghanistan. Schröder wins the vote. Instead, we focused on expan- ding our market position as an 22nd November Harry Potter film „The Philosopher’s Stone“ is a box office hit. international supplier of integra- 7th December The Afghan Taliban capitulates in their stronghold Kandahar. ted high-end mobility services. We were also finding ourselves 12th December Turkish Islamist Metin Kaplan’s fundamentalist „Caliph State“ association based in Cologne is outlawed. increasingly in demand online from 2001: our mobility platform 15th December The leaning tower of Pisa is reopened following restoration work. www.e-sixt.de won us many new customer groups in the business to consumer segment. And com- 9-11: The world mourns almost 3000 dead Sixt discovers first Arabian markets! bining digital technology with RÜDIGER PROSKE, VP & DIRECTOR FRANCHISE conventional letting and leasing 11TH SEPTEMBER „Every country in every region must now decide – either they’re on business generated major syn- our side or on the terrorists’ side.“ In his speech to Congress US President George Sixt goes Middle East! More and more customers from the GCC area discover and ergies and cost benefits. Today, W. Bush declares „our war on terror“ against the al Quaida perpetrators linked to appreciate the premium fleet of Sixt in Europe. As a logic consequence Sixt looks for Sixt is still keeping well ahead Afghanistan-based Saudi terrorist Osama bin Laden. Almost 3000 people died a presence in the booming Dubai market and in the surrounding area. In 2001 Sixt ap- of competitors by using Internet as a result of the aeroplane attacks on the World Trade Center; the Pentagon in points franchise partners for the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Lebanon. The Sixt based applications successfully. Washington and the fourth plane which crashed near Pittsburgh. A global alliance expansion also continues in Africa by signing franchise agreements for South Africa, against terror brings down the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. Namibia and Botswana. The Euro is introduced as a European currency; New Countries: , Qatar, Kuwait, Barbados, the German national football team wins second place at St. Lucia. New airlines: Aeroflot, Air Malta, Czech the World Cup; Nana creator Niki de Saint Phalle dies; Airlines, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines. 2002 Federal Chancellor Gerhard Schröder is reelected. SIXT CHRONICLE 6 January The German ski jumper Sven Hannawald is the first athlete to win all Sixt Autoland four ski jumping competitions of the Four Hills Tournament. starts success 11 January After having breakfast with Edmund Stoiber, Chairman of the CSU, Angela Merkel, Chairwoman of the CDU, announces that she no longer story wishes to run for the office of Chancellor. DETLEV PÄTSCH, CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER, FLEET 15 January The Federal Constitutional Court announces that the ritual slaughter of In 2002, we opened Sixt Autoland, with animals practised by Muslims is admissible on the ground of religious good transport links in the North of freedom. “The state protects Munich. Alongside our key strategic 28 January The Swedish author and inventor of Pippi Longstocking, Astrid Lindg- business areas of letting and leasing ren, dies in Stockholm at the age of 92. natural livelihoods cars, Autoland took us into selling many relatively new used cars. Sixt sells 8 February Germany wins second place after Norway in the medal count of the and the animals.” mainly returns from leasing contracts XIX Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City. THE ISSUE OF ANIMAL PROTECTION IS YOU DON’T HAVE TO MARRY A DUTCH PRINCE and rental vehicles – prepared to a high Elisabeth Mann-Borgese, co-founder of the Club of Rome and daughter INCLUDED IN THE BASIC LAW FOR THE FEDERAL TO RIDE IN A POSH CARRIAGE. standard, and with comprehensive war- of the author Thomas Mann, dies in St. Moritz at 82 years of age. REPUBLIC OF GERMANY ON 17 MAY. Sixt uncovers the real reason fort he wedding of the year – and also gives ranties. Sixt Autoland has everything, a recommendations in case no Dutch princes are within range: rent at a bargain. 14 February The Kingdom of Bahrain becomes a constitutional monarchy. from Minis to convertibles and people carriers to limousines. Our price/per- 27 March Austrian-born Hollywood producer Billy Wilder („Some like it hot“) formance ratio is what impresses our passes away at the age of 95 in Beverly Hills, California. customers particularly: they get top- 24 April Bosnia and Herzegovina is the 44th state to join the Council of Europe. Time to think! class vehicles at incredibly competitive RÜDIGER PROSKE, VP & DIRECTOR FRANCHISE 5 May The current office holder Jacques Chirac defeats the ultra-right challen- prices, with many additional services, The effects of the 9/11 terrorism attacks naturally cause a slow down in the Sixt ger Jean-Marie Le Pen in the presidential elections in France. including licensing, finance and per- expansion in 2002. Time for Sixt to renovate and modernize the procedures sonal delivery. The concept's success 6 May The populist right-wing politician Pim Fortuyn is assassinated in the within the franchise system. New software tools are introduced and new cor- shows we're on the right track, selling Netherlands. It was believed that he might have won the upcoming parli- porate identity concepts developed. During 2002 new franchise agreements are over 10,000 vehicles a year on a display amentary elections. signed for Slovenia in addition to two very important markets in the GCC area: area of around 12,000 m2. Making 21 May The French sculptor and painter Niki de Saint Phalle, who was famous Qatar and Kuwait. At the end of 2002 the international network of Sixt includes Autoland a very profitable add-on busi- for her larger-than-life Nana sculptures, dies in San Diego aged 71. 1.250 locations. ness for Sixt today. 30 May 262 days after the terrorist attack on the world Trade Center, the clear- up of Ground Zero is finished. 30 June In the final round of the Football World Cup, the German national team AGM 2002 coached by Rudi Völler is defeated by Brazil in Yokohama. The Euro – a DETLEF KREHAHN, VP & DIRECTOR FRANCHISE 22 September The red-green government under Chancellor Schröder remains in office Not having met at this point for two years after the elections. fierce competitor we had a lot of new partners and topics to 13 October 189 people, among them six Germans, are killed during a bomb attack for the Dollar introduce. Regine and I spent two days to see on the Indonesian island of Bali. 1ST JANUARY Alongside the US various sites and for sure all churches in and Dollar, the Euro is the world’s around Munich to find a proper venue for a most important currency. It is classical concert. We stayed in ArabellaShera- monitored by the European ton Grand Hotel in Munich, spent one evening Central Bank in Frankfurt/ at the famous Oktoberfest and otherwise kept Main and is considered to be the very busy with speeches and workshops. Need- official curreny of 18 European less to say the Sixt family had grown again and states, 13 of which are EU for the first time partners from the Middle-East member states. were attending. We had a fantastic time! Francisco Araiza performes the Coronation Mass by Mozart. On the occasion of the 300th anniversary of Saint Petersburg, New Countries: Sweden, Serbia, Montenegro, the reconstructed Amber Room is inaugurated; the USA Egypt, Albania. New airlines: Cirrus Airlines, start war in Iraq; the avian influenza arrives in Germany; the Germanwings, TAP. 2003 „Roadmap“ is to bring peace to the Middle East. SIXT CHRONICLE 12 January Maurice Gibb, singer and guitarist of the British-Australian pop Sixt on Our new head- band the Bee Gees, dies in Miami Beach, Florida, at the age of 53. the move quarters: symbol 24 January Giovanni Agnelli, Honorary President of the automotive group Fiat, passes away in his villa near Turin. again! of rapid growth RÜDIGER PROSKE, 1 February The space shuttle Columbia disintegrates while re-entering the DETLEV PÄTSCH, CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER, FLEET Earth’s atmosphere. Seven astronauts lose their lives. VP & DIRECTOR FRANCHISE From a regional car rental company Sixt Sixt moves! Internationally 28 February In the Czech Republic, Václav Klaus is elected new President in the has turned itself into an international and locally into its new third round of the elections. mobility service provider. The number “Saintliness is not headquarters in Pullach. of people working at our headquarters 2 March The Swiss yacht Alinghi defeats the America’s Cup title defender A new base for the fran- a luxury only in Munich grew: we were able to spread New Zealand in the final regatta and is the first team to bring the oldest chise department is created them over a number of sites at first, but trophy in the world of sports to Europe. some of us can with appropriate meeting then we brought everyone under one roof 19 March At the annual computer trade show CeBit in Hanover, the mobile and training facilities to afford, but simply in 2003. Our new headquarters at Pullach, telecommunications system UMTS and the wireless Internet access better serve the growing outside the gates of Munich, shows how Wireless LAN are the main topics. demands of franchisees. an obligation Sixt is growing. Over 400 people work here New franchise agreements 24 March Deutsche Börse AG introduces the tecDAX and the MDAX. today; and being close together has made for all of us. And are signed for Sweden, it much easier to communicate within the 3 May Serbia and Montenegro are the 45th state to join the Council of Europe. Serbia & Montenegro, we will attain company in all departments, which shows 9 April US troops occupy the capital of Iraq, Baghdad. Saddam Hussein’s Egypt and Albania in 2003. in a noticeable increase in efficiency in regime is considered to have collapsed. it by loving one many business processes. And you can still 30 April Avian influenza outbreaks in the Netherlands and in Belgium. 26 million another.” feel the special Sixt spirit also at our new chickens, ducks and turkeys are killed. headquarters. We’re a successful, uncon- MOTHER TERESA, NUN AND WINNER HAVE YOUR EARS PINNED BACK The World Wide Web celebrates its 10th birthday. OF THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE, IS WITHOUT AN OPERATION. ventional company, with lean hierarchies BEATIFIED BY POPE JOHN PAUL II ON and flexible, committed staff, as anyone 31 May On the occasion of the 300th anniversary of Saint Petersburg, the re- 19 OCTOBER 2003, WHO THEREBY There are endless reasons to drive a convertible – and it doesn’t always need to be to get a tan. who visits Zugspitzstrasse can see. constructed Amber Room is inaugurated. BESTOWS ON HER THE TITLE „BLESSED“. 8 October The „terminator“ Arnold Schwarzenegger, candidate of the Republicans, is voted Governor of California. 13 December US troops find the overthrown Saddam Hussein in a foxhole and arrest him. AGM 2003 DETLEF KREHAHN, VP & DIRECTOR FRANCHISE Once again we held this year’s AGM in Iraq War begins with­ New chance of peace Munich, but the format of the conference was changed. We introduced new projects, partners out a UN mandate in the Middle East and franchisees, there were a lot new things 29 APRIL The Palestinian parliament 20 MARCH The USA start the Iraq to discuss. For the last day, we decided not to confirms that Mahmud Abbas is the War with air raids on selected targets in continue the conference in the ballroom of the new Prime Minister. The „Middle East Baghdad. While Germany, Russia Hilton Tucherpark, but instead moved to our new Quartet“ (USA, Russia, UN and EU) and France are in favour of the UN Headquarter in Pullach, to introduce everybody to hand their latest Middle East peace weapons inspections being continued, these new facilities and have all workshops there. plan, the “Roadmap”, which envisions the USA and Great Britain start The entire management team and franchisees the establishment of a sovereign Palesti- the war after the expiry of an ultimatum experienced our new offices first hand. Finally, we nian state by the year 2005, over to the for Saddam Hussein – without a UN closed the AGM with a wonderful Gala Night at Israeli and the Palestinian governments. mandate. the top floor of the Hotel Bayerischer Hof. Jürgen Klinsmann named coach of the German national New countries: Denmark, Russia, Ukraine, football team; first-ever free elections held in Afghanistan; Macedonia, Seychelles, La Reunion, Michael Schumacher wins 7th Formula 1 World Championship Mauritius, Madagascar, Jordan, Brazil. New airlines: 2004 for Ferrari; George W. Bush re-elected by a broad majority. Continental Airlines, Delta, Gulf Air. SIXT CHRONICLE THE ONLY 23rd January Australian photographer Helmut Newton dies at age 83. THING THAT A new chapter 6th February Federal Chancellor Gerhard Schroder resigns as SPD party chairman. MAKES A NOISE HERE of expansion 18th February Europe’s fastest supercomputer JUMP (JUuelich Multi-Processor) be- ARE YOUR DETLEV PÄTSCH, CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER, FLEET gins operation at the Jülich Research Centre running at five teraflops. WIFE’S After years of difficult 29th February Fantasy movie “The Lord of the Rings” receives eleven Oscars. TEETH CHAT- market conditions, Sixt 11th March In Madrid ten bombs planted by Islamic terrorists explode nearly TERING. embarked on a phase of simultaneously in four commuter trains, killing 190 and injuring several Charmers don’t operational growth in hundreds; the move was in response to Spain’s support for the Iraq war. “The tsunami let you know that 2004 which we are still Sixt not only has continuing today. Opera- 14th March Russia’s President Putin is re-elected on a 71 percent vote. especially affordable disaster in Asia rental cars, but first- tional group sales were up class ones as well. 21st March Spaniard Oscar Freire wins Milan-San Remo road race. illustrated with 5%, profits no less than 28th March British actor Peter Ustinov dies at age 82. 21%. Our expansion abroad had gathered incredible force pace in particular. To implement our ambi- 18th April Spain’s King Juan Carlos I swears in the new Socialist government of tious expansion plans, we had to restructure José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero (PSOE). how vulnerable the group‘s finances and put them on a 13th May The opposition Congress Party led by Sonia Ghandi planet earth is.” medium- to long-term basis. One of the first comes to power in India. Prime Minister Vaipayee resigns. More support for the Franchise World! major steps towards this was in the fall of THE ACEH PROVINCE ON THE ISLAND OF RÜDIGER PROSKE, VP & DIRECTOR FRANCHISE 2004, when we created profit-sharing capital 22nd May SV Werder Bremen becomes 4-time German Champion.. SUMATRA IS NEARLY TOTALLY DESTROYED of EUR 100 million maturing at December 23rd May The Federal Assembly elects Horst Köhler Federal President In 2004 the franchise department is reorganized as the growing number of 31, 2009 and 2011 respectively. This issue succeeding Johannes Rau. Sixt countries demands a new structure. From now on Detlef Krehahn takes care of franchise operations and Ruediger Proske focuses on the franchise was very popular with shareholders, and Michael Moore’s anti-war and anti-Bush movie Fahrenheit 9/11 is expansion. In 2004 Sixt adds 11 new countries to the network: Denmark, was quickly taken up in full. This broadened awarded the Golden Palm at the 57th Cannes Film Festival. Russia, Ukraine, Macedonia, Seychelles, La Reunion, Mauritius, Madagas- our capital base and gave us more room to 10th June American soul singer Ray Charles in Beverly Hills dies at age 73. car, Jordan, and Guadeloupe. Another important step is the expansion into maneuver. The issue was the starting gun for further financial actions to optimize Sixt‘s 13th June 25 EU member nations hold European Parliament elections from South America by opening Sixt Brazil. financial structure by 2006. 10 –13 June The conservative European Peoples Party becomes the strongest faction. 4th July Architect Daniel Libeskind lays the cornerstone for the Freedom Tower at Ground Zero on American Independence Day. AGM 2004 Greece wins the European Championship under coach Otto Rehhagel. DETLEF KREHAHN, VP & DIRECTOR FRANCHISE After so many conferences in Munich in a row, we were ready for a change from Munich and Germany. Regine took me to Paris and we went on a site inspection for the coming AGM. Al- ways looking for something fresh and exciting, Regine seriously said to me: „Let’s rent the Eiffel tower“… and of course that where we ended up Tsunami in the Indian Ocean for the 2004 conference. We stayed at Hilton Arc 26TH DECEMBER An oceanic earthquake in the Indian Ocean near the island of de Triomphe in Paris, had a wonderful opening Sumatra registering 9.0 on the Richter scale triggers the most powerful tsunami ceremony at the Eiffel tower and enjoyed another in history. The tsunami claims the lives of over 230,000, leaving 1.7 million evening at the famous river Seine. I don’t need people homeless. An unprecedented wave of aid and relief follows upon this to say that the final Gala Evening in French style devastating disaster. EU member nations alone pledge 1.5 billion Euro in immediate was impressive. We had Magicians, Can-Can- and rebuilding assistance, including donations of 500 million Euro from Germany. Dancers and other impressive show acts. Angela Merkel becomes Germany’s first female Chancel- New countries: Thailand, India, Pakistan, Mongolia, Saudi lor; German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger is anointed Arabia, Norway, Iceland, Finland, French Guyana, Domenican Benedict XVI.; Hurricane Katrina destroys the city of Republic, Costa Rica, Bosnia & Herzegovina. AirBaltic, Air 2005 New Orleans; Holocaust Memorial opens in Berlin. Berlin, Air Partner, Cathy Pacific, Darwin, Austrian Airlines. SIXT CHRONICLE 23rd January Viktor Yushtshenko is sworn in as President of the Ukraine. More powerful sales 2nd February Boxing legend Max Schmeling dies in Hamburg at age 99. force generates 27th February Clint Eastwood’s boxing drama Million Dollar Baby wins 2 Oscars. additional growth 3rd March American billionaire Steve Fosset becomes first man to fly around the FRANK FEIST, world alone without landing and re-tanking in a time of 67:01. SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT CORPORATE SALES 2nd April Pope John Paul II (Karol Wojtyla) dies in Rome at age 84. 2005 was since then the most successful year in 6th April Prince Rainier III of Monaco dies at age 81, having run the government for 56 years as Europe’s oldest monarch. Sixt‘s history, not least because we acquired new 19th April Cardinal Joseph Alois Ratzinger, born 16 April 1927 in the town of A Bavarian becomes Pope customers through reor- Marktl am Inn/Bavaria, is made head of the Roman Catholic Church ganizing our sales. Given and the Vatican. Pope Benedict XVI is elected to succeed Johannes Paul that Sixt‘s sales growth has II by 115 Cardinals in the fourth round of voting after an unusually been more on the modest brief 26-hour conclave session. side in recent years, reorganizing our sales 5th May Prime Minister Tony Blair’s governing Labour Party wins third successi- force and processes was essential if we were to take advantage of market opportunities in ve British parliamentary election in an historic vote. FOR THOSE WHO DON’T HAVE TO HIDE the future. Thus, we divided our car hire sales 10th May The Holocaust Memorial designed by American architect Peter Eisen- THEIR GIRLFRIENDS ANYMORE. into key accounts and new customers, while man opens in Berlin near the Brandenburg Gate. Sixt voyeurism at its best: in content as well as visually. “We are strengthening leasing sales emphatically. Also, 25th June Teheran’s fundamentalist Mayor Mahmud Ahmadineshad we set clear targets for every sales representa- wins Iran’s presidential elections. pope!” tive and implemented a continuous monitor- 1st July German Chancellor Gerhard Schroder calls for parliamentary vote of ing. Now we can be even more flexible and confidence to precipitate early parliamentary elections. fast at meeting our customers‘ individual THIS HEADLINE FROM DAILY TABLOID „BILD” AGM 2005 needs. Success was not long in coming either: 7th July London is rocked by a series of nearly simultaneous bombings on three CAPTURES GERMANS’ ELATION AND DETLEF KREHAHN, VP & DIRECTOR FRANCHISE New customer EADS booked its first rental tube trains and a double-decker bus. Over 50 people are killed and 700 PRIDE AT THE NAMING OF CARDINAL JOSEPH After a fabulous AGM in Paris cars from Sixt before the end of 2005. The injured. RATZINGER AS POPE BENEDICT XVI. we initially thought that there is Franco-German company is now one of our 29th August Hurricane Katrina destroys the city of New Orleans. no way we can top this confe- major international clients in car hire. 22nd November CDU/CSU party chairwoman Angela Merkel becomes Germany’s first rence. But Regine can always female Chancellor, leading a Grand Coalition with the SPD. surprise me and so we had a fantastic 8th AGM in Vienna, Austria. We again had a record New hub in Singapore! number of attendees with first RÜDIGER PROSKE, VP & DIRECTOR FRANCHISE franchisees from Asia (Thailand) 1600 and South America (Brazil) Sixt goes Asia-Pacific! The biggest populati- attending. We decided to extend on and the fastest growing economies of the the program now to three days to world are the next challenge for Sixt. In order Sixt Revenue allow more time for all agenda to serve the market needs in Asia Sixt opens 1400 increasing items previously packed into a regional office in Singapore for network ex- Revenue in Mio. Euro two days. As we all know Regine pansion and franchisee support. In the same we couldn’t stop her to add more and more topics to our convention. So year the first franchises in Thailand, India, by the end of the AGM we had not only a wonderful gala evening at the Pakistan and Mongolia are signed. Further 1200 Kunsthistorisches Museum and nice ballet at the Opera House of Vienna. offices are opened all over the world in Saudi estimated estimated estimated And of course we had 3 busy days with lots of new material handed out Arabia, Norway, Iceland, Finland, French Gu- Erich Sixt 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 and much more exciting news and information shared. yana Dominican Republic and Costa Rica Germany plays host to the nonstop World Cup football New countries: Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, party, popularising public viewing and fan gatherings; Argentina, Chile, Algeria, Belarus, Bahrain. Charlotte Knobloch becomes chairwoman of the Central Kuwait Airways, Royal Brunei, SAS, TUIfly, US 2006 Consistory of Jews in Germany. Airways, Lufthansa Private Jet, Monarch Airlines. SIXT CHRONICLE 25th January Radical Islamic party Hamas wins parliamentary elections in the New rights Palestinian autonomous territories. issue successful 27th January Former German Federal President Johannes Rau dies at age 75. DETLEV PÄTSCH, 8th February Outbreak of the avian flu virus H5N1 Asia, contractible by human CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER, FLEET beings, on the German island of Rügen. Sixt continued to grow strongly in 5th March Homoerotic western drama Brokeback Mountain and Chinese-Ame- If Sixt confesses 2006, with growth rates well into rican director Ang Lee win Oscar for Best Direction at Hollywood’s its love to some­ one, then probably double figures. Sixt shares were also Kodak Theatre. – but not without flying high, as more and more inves- “My emotions a grain of salt as 11th March Former Serbian and Yugoslavian head of state Slobodan Milosevic the attentive tors discovered how attractive mobility dies in prison in Scheveningen at age 64 awaiting trial. sub-line reader companies like Sixt are. will notice. were all out The challenge facing us in this 30th April Paul Spiegel, journalist and Chairman of the Central Council of phase was to seize the hour and turn Jews in Germany dies in Düsseldorf at age 64. walkies.” to the capital markets to finance 14th May Minister President Kurt Beck of the Rhineland Palatinate is elected further growth. With this in mind, JÜRGEN KLINSMANN, NATIONAL TEAM COACH SIXT LOVES BMW BECAUSE EVERY MODEL IS A LOOKER. SPD Chairman, succeeding Matthias Platzeck. ON GERMANY’S EXCITING OFFENSIVE PLAY we increased Sixt AG‘s share capital (You’re a looker? Then get a look at our low priced tariffs at sixt.de) 30th May Over 5,800 people are killed in an earthquake on the Indonesian island by 10% in May 2006, issuing new of Java registering 6.2, leaving hundreds of thousands without shelter preference shares. This brought our company in around EUR 70 million 7th June Charlotte Knobloch, chairwoman of the Munich Jewish Community, and increased its equity base consider- is elected to chair the Central Consistory of Jews in Germany. ably. Since then, Sixt has been much 11th June Spanish tennis pro Rafael Nadal wins the French Open in Paris, Sixt also heads to South America now! RÜDIGER PROSKE, VP & DIRECTOR FRANCHISE better endowed in capital terms than beating Swiss contender Roger Federer. our competitors in the rental and leas- In 2006 the number of Sixt locations worldwide grows to more than 1.600 of- ing business. That‘s one of our main 9th July Italy defeats France 5:3 in a penalty shootout to win the football fices. The car rental fleet of franchise partners exceeds 30,000 vehicles worldwi- strengths in this competitive market. World Cup at the Olympia Stadium in Berlin. de. New franchises are signed for Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Argentina, At the same time, this new rights issue 9th September Pope Benedict XVI visits his home state of Bavaria on his fourth trip Chile, Algeria, Belarus and Bahrain. Sixt Leasing expands faster and faster and marked the completion of restructur- abroad, touring important places in his life including Munich, the pilg- introduces an international division headed by Christian Rehbein. In the same ing our finances, creating the founda- rimage destination Altöttingoder and his place of birth Marktl am Inn. year Sixt leasing can offer more than 20 new international markets. tions for further growth.

Germany, a summer Brown bear Bruno AGM 2006 DETLEF KREHAHN, VP & DIRECTOR FRANCHISE Again we were sure that we never could top last years AGM fairytale goes to Germany until Regine surprised us with her idea to meet in wonderful 9TH JUNE TO 9TH JULY The 18th football 20 MAY „Bruno“ becomes first historic Venice. First I thought it was a joke – how should deal World Cup was a public image success, wild brown bear to be sighted with all logistical problems. All of Venice is surrounded by wa- highlighting to the world Germany’s in Germany since the brown ter which as you know is not orange. But when I was taken for a lesser-known trait of easygoingness. bear purge of 1835 after wandering site inspection and saw all possibilities, I was sure that we were Coach Jürgen Klinsmann’s National across the border from Austria. running for another AGM highlight. We had a record number Team played an exciting offensive game Bruno, a.k.a. „JJ1“, is classified of attendees to ever attend the conference from all of the Sixt to secure third place with a 3:1 win dangerous and is shot on 26 June. franchise world and were able to exchange our ideas and plans over Portugal, while the rest of Germa- The killing of the player in this large forum. I honestly never had so many meetings on a ny loosened up about the displaying of unleashes a firestorm of protest Sixt & BMW signed a long term single workshop day. Finally we spent a most fantastic evening national symbols. throughout Europe. strategic cooperation agreement. at a wonderful palace wearing masks on our faces. The German World Championship parties continue with the New countries: China, Moldova, Panama, Nigeria, handball and women’s football teams; Federal Chancellor La Martinique, St. Martin, Libya, Kenya, Ghana, Angela Merkel makes environment protection and aid for Armenia. New airlines: China Airlines, LAN Chile. 2007 Africa to the most important topics at the G8 heads of state. SIXT CHRONICLE High-performance 1st January Germany takes up Presidency of the EU European Council for six months and Presidency of the G8 states. vehicles with forward- South Korean Ban Ki-moon takes over the position of Secretary General looking systems of the United Nations from Kofi Annan. DETLEV PÄTSCH, CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER, FLEET 8th January As a result of a dispute with Belarus Russia interrupts natural gas Sixt leads in innovation in car rental. Our deliveries to Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and corporate colors, orange and black, stand Hungary via the Drushba pipeline. for ever-new services and today’s power 9th March The EU undertakes to reduce emissions of global warming gases by sources: which is why economical diesel one fifth of the 1990 level by 2020. “I had to vehicles make up more than 50% of Sixt’s The German Bundestag votes to dispatch Tornado planes to Afghanis- clarify this” fleet. tan. As a result al Quaida posts terror warnings on the internet. The public debate about alternative HENRY MASKE, GERMAN HEAVYWEIGHT power sources is hotting up, be it because 31st March After a break of over ten years Henry Maske unanimously wins his BOXING CHAMPION, ABOUT HIS SUCCESFUL WHICH PEDESTRIAN ZONE, OFFICER? of rising fuel prices or increasingly notice- revenge fight against Virgil Hill on points. He then declares his final REVENGE AGAINST VIRGIL HILL AFTER Caused by driving in an affordable convertible and used as an excuse for able climate change. So, in 2007, we took retirement from boxing. A TEN YEARS BREAK various traffic offenses:beautiful hair (in front of the face). the initiative: we offered our customers in 6th May Nicolas Sarkozy (UMP) becomes French head of state. Germany a natural gas fleet for the first 25th May The Grand Coalition in the German Bundestag votes to reduce corpora- time, with 1,000 VW Touran EcoFuel te taxes in Germany. models, and hybrid cars to our customers in the UK. 8th June The G8 summit meeting in Heiligendamm finishes. Federal Chancellor Expansion to China! These vehicles help our customers make Angela Merkel has successfully managed to put the issues of climate RÜDIGER PROSKE, VP & DIRECTOR FRANCHISE considerable savings: LNG car users can protection and aid for Africa on the agenda of the world’s most power- Sixt kicks of its operations in China in May 2007. What a step to enter markets cut their fuel costs by 30-50% compared ful politicians. like Beijing or Shanghai; cities with higher populations than some of the Eu- with diesel and petrol cars. Forward-look- 16th June The world’s largest exhibition of contemporary art, the documenta 12 ropean countries. Main products in China (as in India) are chauffeur drive and ing, cost-effective fuel systems in car hire in Kassel, is opened. leasing services. The Sixt franchise system has to be adjusted in various aspects – another innovation from Sixt. 28th October Cristina Fernández de Kirchner wins presidential elections to become to support the Asian markets more efficiently. New franchise agreements are Argentina’s first female president. signed for Moldova, Panama, Nigeria, Martinique, Libya, Kenya, St. Maarten and Armenia. …and the success continues… FAIRY TALE II: FAIRY TALE I: German handball German women’s world champion football world cham- AGM 2007 DETLEF KREHAHN, VP & DIRECTOR FRANCHISE 4TH FEBRUARY Fans all over Germany pions 10 years of Sixt International – what an experience! For this special anniversary celebrate the 29:24 victory in the final 30TH SEPTEMBERThe German women’s we thought that we have to come back to our roots, back to Munich. We will game against Poland in Cologne with national team become world champions start out 10th AGM in Fuschl, Austria and get cosy but will end in Munich with fireworks and the German national flag. for the second time and the first team in workshops in our headquarters again. 10 years of Sixt International – we all After a triumphal procession the Ger- the history of the world championships have for sure achieved a lot, but there is even more to do and a long way ahead. man national handball team achieve a to successfully defend their title. In a Be ready and join us in December 2007 to take off for to a great start into 2008. happy end to their winter fairy tale. Just dramatic final in Shanghai DFB coach Reviewing all of the 10 AGMs I cannot write these lines without saying six months after the national football Silvia Neid’s team won 2:0 against four- „Thank You“ to Regine Sixt and all other colleagues in the Sixt team. It is team the handball heroes plunged a time South American champion Brazil. always nice to feel the spirit and teamwork in the days leading up to the AGM whole country into world champion The German women also achieved the when everybody works hand in hand. Everybody can feel that there is a special euphoria with their 3rd world champi- feat of becoming world champions wit- Opening of the BMW World. Regine Sixt and the spirit which keeps us ready for each year’s convention. I can’t wait for the first onship title after 1938 and 1978. hout conceding a single goal. Prime Minister of Bavaria, Günther Beckstein. preparations for 2008. Barack Obama, African-American candidate of the Democrats, New countries: Turkey, Kuwait, South Africa, is elected 44th President of the United States; the real estate and Syria, Kosovo and New Caledonia. banking crisis in the USA leads to a worldwide recession; Lewis 2008Hamilton becomes youngest ever Formula 1 world champion. SIXT CHRONICLE “THANKS TO 24th February The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) loses its absolute majority at the SIXT, I FEEL LIKE Now less than ever! Hamburg Parliament elections. On 7 May, Ole von Beust is once again I’M 99 AGAIN!“ DETLEV PÄTSCH, CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER, FLEET elected head of the state government – the first coalition government of the (LOW-PRICED 2008 Now less than ever – this seems to be the conservative CDU and the Greens (CDU/GAL) in Germany. FUN CARS: motto of our staff members! SIXT-LEASING.DE) 2nd March 43-year-old Dmitry Medvedev is elected President of the Russian Federati- Even if worldwide economy is losing some of “Are you Little bill: on. His predecessor Vladimir Putin did not run for the presidency again. „I don‘t need a million, its momentum, the overall performance of the a convertible from Sixt is Sixt group remained very satisfactory. Sixt still 12th May The earthquake of Sichuan with a magnitude of 7.9 claims 70,000 lives in not worried enough for me.“ continues to grow – more than ever in Europe. the south of China, and five million people lose their homes. Yellow star: feat. Gina-Lisa! Subline: Best example is Spain: Our offensive, driven by about your Jopie‘s new hit! 29th June Germany finishes runner-up at the European Football Championship 2008 Now exclusively at our new managing directors Estanislao de Mata in Austria and Switzerland. In the final, Spain defeats Germany 1:0. reputation?!” sixt-leasing.de and Johannes Böinghoff, has established terminal 8th August counters in the most important airports Palma Opening ceremony of the 29th Summer Olympics 2008 in Beijing, which PRINZ CHARLES, BRITISH HEIR TO THE THRONE, are taking place in China for the first time ever. Due to the Tibet conflict, TO REGINE SIXT WHILE THEY HAVE THEIR PICTURE de Majorca, Malaga and Alicante and off airport the historical torch relay is accompanied by many protests. TAKEN AT WINDSOR CASTLE. at Madrid, Barcelona and Sevilla. Sixt stands for innovations and thus the straight extension of 14th September On the occasion of the race in Monza, the 21-year-old German racing our service- and product range, as the launch of driver Sebastian Vettel becomes the youngest Grand Prix winner in the our Online Check-In or the new Sixti Car Club, history of Formula 1. where we started our testing phase this year in 15th September The prestigious investment bank Lehman Brothers Inc. in New York with the capital Berlin (car for 1/h), also contribute to 28,600 staff members worldwide has no choice but to declare insolvency. the ongoing Sixt success. 27th October Horst Seehofer is appointed premier of Bavaria. After holding the absolute Expansion to South Africa! Our 2008 recognition in the public press until majority for 46 consecutive years, the CSU needs to form a coalition with RÜDIGER PROSKE, VP & DIRECTOR FRANCHISE now was extraordinary, therefore I can only pick a few as there are: the FDP (Free Democratic Party) in Bavaria for the first time ever. In January Sixt re-launches its activities in Turkey with a new Franchise • Erich Sixt elected „Strategist of the Year“ 27th October The special state fund for the stabilisation of the financial market, which Partner. The network of rental locations now covers most of the Inter- • Sixt was rewarded again with the renowned has been approved by the majority of the German Bundestag, makes 400 national Airports in Turkey with the plan to cover all by 2010. A new „Autoflotten Award“ billion Euros available. It can provide banks with guarantees for credits Franchise Agreement is also signed for the territory of Kuwait with KFH • Sixt won the tourism film prize at the ITB they grant each other and also become a shareholder in its own right. (Kuwait Finance House), Kuwait’s largest Financial Institute. Since Sep- • Sixt is named the best holiday car rental offer tember 2008 Sixt also has extended its network in South Africa by coope- 2nd November Racing for the MacLaren-Mercedes team in Sao Paulo, 23-year-old Lewis on island Majorca ration with “First”, one of South Africas leading car rental companies. Hamilton becomes the youngest ever Formula 1 World Champion. Let me finish with my initial words while fac- Further Franchise Agreements are signed with for the territories of 4th November ing the upcoming challenging year 2009: Now 43-year-old Barack Obama, a Democrat, is the first African-American Tradition meets passion. Erich Sixt and his Syria, Kosovo and New Caledonia …and the success continues… to be elected President of the United States of America – the 44th Presi- son Konstantin in a Mercedes 300 SL W198-I at less than ever! dent of the USA. the legendary road rally Mille Miglia – Sixt is the exclusive rental car partner of Mille Miglia.

GREETING SIR CLIFF RICHARD: »Congratulations!« AGC 2008 DETLEF KREHAHN, VP & DIRECTOR FRANCHISE egine is a hurricane and fireball This is the first year after the 10th AGM and we think we have to change. Rrolled into one and just to keep up This year we rename the congress into AGC (= Annual Global Convention). with her demands massive effort! We We also changed the Agenda, will have only one day speeches & presenta- first met in Barbados and were instantly tions. The second day we will have symposiums to talk and discuss friends. I‘m not exactly a fireball – but in smaller groups. Finally we will end at day 3 with seminars to deepen the then they do say that opposites attract! information received on the previous days. Changing the convention Professionally, what can I say. Sixt is scheme keeps us flexible in our minds and gives all participants the chance,

now a huge business and for me, Regine Outstanding in terms of mobility. Formula 1 World to express their needs and thoughts directly to the audience – in Monte th nd is the face of a wonderful success story.“ Champion 2008 Lewis Hamilton and Regine Sixt. Carlo, November 18 – 22 2008. Well done, Regine. Happy Birthday!

Wolfgang Joop WRITER, ENTREPRENEUR AND FASHION DESIGNER, FOUNDER OF THE FASHION LABEL “WUNDERKIND” Dr. Charlotte Knobloch CHAIRWOMAN, ZENTRALRAT DER JUDEN IN DEUTSCHLAND The double anniversary – Sixt is the most 97 years of Sixt and 22 years convenient facility Sixt International – is not only a happy day for the of the century. German company, but also for the Israeli cultural communities in Munich and Upper Bavaria. Sixt has Thierry always combined a successful Antinori entrepreneurial spirit with socio- VICE-PRESIDENT MARKETING, SALES & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT political responsibility. This was LUFTHANSA impressively evident recently We congratulate Sixt for Petra Hedorfer the 97 years of success and by the outstanding dedication of CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, DEUTSCHE ZENTRALE FÜR TOURISMUS 22 years of Sixt Interna- Sixt in support of the new Jewish The German National Tourist Board (GNTB) and Sixt have been close partners for many tional! Sixt differentiates years. Bavarian-based Sixt became a member of the GNTB in 1994 and has been firmly itself through quality and Center in Munich. customer orientation. Sixt enshrined in its marketing mix ever since. The characteristic black and orange corporate I congratulate the company with colours of Sixt are often a dominant feature of GNTB trade fair stands and at other can look back on a long events and promotional Prof. Shlomo Mor-Yosef tradition of innovation and all my heart to this double anni- activities of the GNTB around the world. trend-settings in the car GENERAL DIRECTOR, rental world, that’s why we at Lufthansa are One of the most impressive occasions was the opening ceremony of the 2005 ITB, the HADASSAH MEDICAL CENTER versary and wish continued success world‘s biggest travel fair, when Germany featured as the official partner country in the proud to be a partner and mutually agreed- run-up to the World Cup and Sixt took centre stage. Sixt is one of the leading preferred partners! and all the best for the future! Historically, Germany has had a strong reputation companies in its field in In a lot of businesses and also the rent a around the world for developing and making cars. Today car business you can copy- by the way as an it is the attractiveness of a country as a travel destination Israel, and the Hadassah airline you can copy a lot of things - the pro- that defines its image. With this in mind, Sixt International Medical Center is among ducts, you can buy the same cars (or the same is forging a number of links through its global sales and planes), but you can never copy two things: its many satisfied custo- brand & people. marketing network – often undertaken as joint activities mers. We are especially with the GNTB‘s foreign representative offices. Its product The Sixt people beginning with the family represents excellent service and customer focus in “De- impressed by the way Sixt are wonderful and customer oriented stination Germany”. The Sixt fleet is proof of the the company integrates people, making Sixt a distinctive premium brand. I am personally convinced, that the recognised quality of German engineering. philanthropic work in its Sixt thus acts as an ambassador for Germany in a variety great success of Sixt will continue to grow of ways and its alliance with the GNTB is a great example business activity. globally over the next 95 years! of private-public partnership. Happy Birthday!

Martin Brandenbusch DIRECTOR PRODUCT, SERVICES AND MARKETING COOPERATIONS DEUTSCHE BAHN

On the occasion of 97 years of Sixt / 22 years of Sixt International In the name of Deutsche Bahn, congra- tulations and compliments for this remarkable achie- vement. 95 years of Sixt / 10 years of Sixt International are complemented by a third anniversary: 15 years ago, Sixt offices were opened at all major ICE railway stations. This service has rounded off the services along the mobility chain of our customers.Together, we also have launched special services for our premium Henry customers, with our customer-loyalty­ card BahnCard Hasselbarth serving as a „ticket“ to the automotive world. VICE PRESIDENT NORTH AND CENTRAL EUROPE, ERMIRATES HH Ahmed Bin Saeed Al-Maktoum From the outset, Emirates’ vision was to develop an international premium Chairman and CEO Emirates, member of airline to connect people to their desti- the Royal Family of Dubai, with Regine Sixt nations quickly and conveniently. Over Fred Hürst our 20 years of commercial operations AREA VICE PRESIDENT HYATT INTERNATIONAL inGermany, we became synonymous with airline innovation, from service On a sunny spring afternoon the bellboy Peter accom- standards like complimentary chauf- panied our special guest Mr. May with a Sixt limousine feur service to seats and from catering Ingvar Sviggum to the central station. Usually, it would have taken Peter to onboard entertainment. Today, we VICE PRESIDENT, EUROPEAN SALES OPERATION, FORD about five minutes to reach the station by car and an- offer German travellers a global route Our good and pleasant cooperation with other five minutes to come back to the hotel. The traffic net of over 90 worldwide destinations wasn’t bad so they reached the central station on time and perfectly meet their travel needs, Sixt lasts as long as I can think. What and Peter helped Mr. May with his luggage. whether they are flying Emirates on we amongst others highly appreciate is the Since Mr. May is one of our frequent guests and his suitcase was very heavy Peter business or pleasure. We will continue suggested to help him with the luggage. He left the car in front of the main entrance to focus on innovation, quality and reliability and the pronounced spirit of and they both walked upstairs to the platform. When the train arrived a few minutes customer service. That applies also for partnership in our cooperation. We cordially later Peter took the suitcase into the train and put it in the overhead storage. Mr. May our partners. Therefore I appreciate followed and both of them kept on talking. They didn’t notice the door closing. The the many years of close and successful congratulate­ Sixt on the outstanding train slowly moved and Peter was stuck in it. He had to go all the way to Hamburg collaboration with my friend Regine position of first class mobility provider since there was no stop in between. As they reached Hamburg Peter helped Mr. May Sixt and her team in six countries and throughout the world and are looking with his luggage and then went to the service center to buy a return ticket. About 5 on three continents with the Emirates hours later Peter arrived back at Grand Hyatt Berlin. complimentary chauffeur-drive service forward to deepen even more our proven and for First and Business Class passen- tested partnership. gers. I am more than happy to see that Sixt and Emirates have the same high quality approach. Happy Birthday!

Jean Remy von Matt Michael CEO, JUNG VON MATT AG Aufhauser I have gotten to know many companies from the different branches during my Sevilay Gökkaya The Aiderbichler and Michael DIRECTOR MARKETING & PR, HYUNDAI GERMANY Aufhauser would like to sincerely 30 years as an advertising consultant. Our partnership with Sixt during the congratulate the Sixt AG on its 95th But no one thinks and acts so innovatively, World Cup 2006 was characterized by birthday. demands creativity and drives like Sixt. a strong and eye-catching campaign that The contact to Regine Sixt goes pushed both brands. About 2.000 Hy- back to the year 1972. At the time, undai Sixt cars were on the street, com- Michael Aufhauser was involved mon marketing measures in the internet, in tourism and Sixt rent a car was on flyers and at big German airports already a worldwide company and a Alfred Weiss supported the successful appearance. real role model. It is inconceivable CHAIRMAN, DEUTSCHE AIDS-STIFTUNG The co-operation in 2006 was a first step that thisalready successful company from that time has been unremittingly For more than 30 years our to a hopefully long and fruitful relation- growing and strengthened. professional and social paths ship between Hyundai and Sixt. We are We at Aiderbichler are above all have crossed. With deep respect looking forward to it! impressed by the company culture. I was able to follow the develop- The brilliant innovations do not only ment of your company within benefit a successful company, but also this time. Your brand policy children in need and the many pro- is unique in Germany. It is jects for people. We are all the more today like it is with Coca-Cola pleased, that Regine Sixt also cares worldwide: If somebody would Ron C. Jakubowicz for suffering animals, like in every put an orange and a black line MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM area. She notices frailty, even a „black on a wall, probably every child sheep“, and takes action. in Germany would associate it With its more than 24,000 students enrolled, with your company. I wish you including 12,000 undergraduates, 7600 and your employees many more master‘s degree students, 2,600 doctoral successful years. candidates, and 800 at the Rothberg School for Overseas Students the Hebrew University of Jerusalem is one of the world’s leading acade- mic institutions. After its foundation in 1925 the Hebrew University of Jerusalem continued the executive offices without an appointment to grow with the addition of new buildings, Ralf Teckentrup to do business there: Regine Sixt. This story establishment of new programs, and recruit- CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AIRLINE GERMANY characterizes the long standing cooperation ment of outstanding scholars, researchers and students, in fulfilment of its commit- MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF THOMAS COOK AG with the Sixt AG: things that seem impossible ment to excellence. Such an outstanding development needs strong partners. Especial- Airports and control centers of airlines belong are made possible in order to promote busi- ly over the last few years the Hebrew University of Jerusalem experienced Sixt AG as to the best protected areas and can be rea- ness. To the advantage of both sides! On this a generous and committed donator who supports sustainably the Hebrew University ched only through the most stringent security note I would like to wish you a successful mee- of Jerusalem. In the light of our strong partnership it is our pleasure to wish Sixt AG measures that can be imagined. In the control ting at Schloss Fuschel. Regine, Erich and I, we future success and growth. We are looking forward to increasing our cooperation and centers, the executive management offices are have also our private anniversary – a quarter friendly relations. guarded the best – only with an appointment of a century of a vital friendship. Thus, much can one get past the pack of assistants! You is given to me – for a hug and wishes. Keep may ask what this has to do with Sixt? Well, in further your manegers dexterity! Care for your my career I have learned to know and appre- health! Dedicate further attention to the art! ciate only one person who has accomplished Vou are the pioneers of culture, equalls, with this feat and has managed to fight her way to the history of civilisation. Happy Birthday!

Joachim Hunold Jean CEO, AIR BERLIN Although the partnership between Sixt and Air Berlin has only existed Petterson since 2005, even in this brief period of time we have experienced how UNITED AIRLINES, PARTNERSHIP MARKETING MANAGER MILEAGE strong a partner we have at our side. Sixt, like Air Berlin, has accomplis- PLUS MARKETING hed a real success story. From a small business managed by one person to a successful provider of hire cars that is well-known far beyond the United Airlines congratu- borders of Germany. Such parallels unite. Despite its present size, Sixt lates Sixt GmbH & Co. is still able to implement exciting campaigns together with us flexibly, on its historic anniversary promptly and in an unconventional way. Thanks to the interesting prices and significant accom- KARISMA KAPOOR, FAMOUS from Sixt, we are able to submit individually tailored and reasonably plishment. When United MOVIE STAR IN INDIA priced offers to our customers. In addition to the outstanding partner- initially considered the AND WIFE OF SUNJAY KAPUR ship, we would like to emphasise the involvement of Regine Sixt with Sixt to participate in our her foundation „Drying tears“. Every successful business should make frequent flyer program, the a contribution in social projects. In this regard, Air Berlin supports Mrs partnership fit was uncer- Sixt with flights. We congratulate the company Sixt, Mr and Mrs Sixt tain. However, Mrs. Sixt and all employees on the company’s anniversary and show our respect and Sixt GmbH & Co. em- to them for their work. We extend our thanks for the excellent working ployees quickly impressed relationship. us with their extensive fleet of luxury, premium cars, their outstanding promo- tional activities and their Said Dr. tries enabled our SAP travelers to be mobile at extraordinary commitment Surinder Kapur all times. This was not always easy as not all to quality service. United SAP travelers were able to handle the rented car has proudly promoted Sixt CHAIRMAN AND MANAGING DIRECTOR SONA GROUP in the correct way. Using the reverse gear e.g. GmbH & Co as a Mile- As leading Asian player in the automoti- on a highway at a speed of approximately 150 age Plus partner in our ve components business, it was the Sona km/h may lead to serious damages but even so frequent flyer program for group’s endeavor to launch the full range the appropriate driver was provided with a new more than10 years. And of mobility products under the ,Sixt‘ car shortly without problems, always conside- thousands of our Mileage brand as world wide, „Sixt“ embodies the ring fair treatment also in regards to financial Plus members have driven „spirit of mobility“. Our Mission is to terms. the roads worldwide with be the leading vehicle rental and leasing Many technical improvements, which were Sixt. company in India by 2010. Already after promoted by SIXT over the last years, revo- one year of operation fleet could be incre- Dirk Gerdom lutionized the whole rental car business and ased to more than 1000 cars, both renting HEAD OF GLOBAL TRAVEL MANAGEMENT, SAP AG also led to internal process optimization at and leasing. India is one of the fastest Today it is not traceable anymore when the SAP. One of the most legendary integral parts growing economies in the world today partnership between SAP and SIXT, both mar- of the SIXT philosophy of course is certainly with still largely untapped business and ket leaders in their industry, was established the way how car rentals are upgraded in many tourism potential. Sona Mobility Services but I guess the starting point must be very long cases. Both, process optimization as well as will herald a new era in terms of customer ago. Nevertheless this partnership always was given financial benefits helped SAP to increase loyalty in the country by providing world very successful and primarily based on mutu- efficiency in regards to business travel related class service experience to Car Rental & al trust, target-oriented support and a short costs during the last years. This success story Leasing customers by drawing upon the decision making process. Although negotia- surely will be continued and maybe one day best practices of brand „Sixt.“ tions were carried out year by year in a tough SIXT’s total rental car revenue, produced by „Sixt“ believes in thinking global and manner a fair result could be achieved always SAP and other customers around the globe can acting local which will drive our brand in time and partnership. In addition the entire be managed with the help of ERP software, strategy. staff at the SIXT locations in all affected coun- designed by SAP.” Being a Sixtizen

long grown from simple mileage coope- How did we Our life with rations to alround partnerships including A great Sorry Doctor, Years of online integration, media deals, corpora- survive with Regine te agreements and so on. adventure My Blood Must Expansion (Trying to keep up with Nevertheless the moment Regina ALEXANDER RAHE, such a speed enters the Sixt headquarters in Pullach, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT NORTH AMERICA Be Orange with Sixt CARSTEN ANHALT, VP RELATIONSHIP MARKETING the driving force) DANIELA ERDMANN, HEAD OF ADVERTISING all this being brought to a full-stopp and In Germany, the name KATHRY BURKHART, MANAGER Relationship Mar- COLETTE RICHARTZ, millions of new ideas, projects, concepts I agree that it seems WHOLESALER / TOUR OPERATORS DIRECTOR INTERNATIONAL MARKETING Sixt is associated with keting with its core and strategies tumble down on us and one thing – car rental. rather unusual to My experiences with Sixt began at the Regine Sixt is an ama- business units Bonus want to be taken care of. The brand is so in­ enter into a company location where the current Sixt history zing creature! Tiny as Programs, Airline When Regina has been traveling, we grained in the culture three times. But while began – in the small, cramped offices in she is, with an energy, Online Booking en- are all dunked into pools of papers, she that German’s say ­ I was working at the Seitz Street in downtown Munich, a that amazes every gine integrations and has either stolen from the counters of “S as in Sixt” when other companies, at far cry from our current large, modern single person that had wholesalerbusiness has the competitors, taken from airlines or verbally spelling a an advertising agency office building in Pullach. At that time, the privilege to meet got a very long history found in some business papers. The first word, as Americans say “X as in Xerox.” or at a global player my office was located directly beside her. I personally had at Sixt. Regina started signing contracts reaction, when you see this huge pile of Introducing Sixt to the North-American for asset management as marketing Mrs. Sixt’s, with the Reservation Center my first experiences with Airlines and Wholesalers long paper edges deployed over the entity of market has been my task for the past 2 director, I was always missing one essen- manned by one person in the same with Regina, when I was working in our before the international expansion took our working desk is to sue the cleaning years under the leadership of Regine Sixt. tial feature: fast-paced processes. I lear- room. On warm days, we could hear US- callcenter some time ago. Normally place - and she laid the fundament for company for “dumping hazardous was- I came equipped with a vast experience ned a lot at the other companies, but my the mechanics working on cars in the around 7pm our time, we could be sure todays 100 million € revenue generated te” – then you remember the dark haired from the largest international business heart always beats for Sixt. We kept in courtyard outside our office. to receive test-calls – either requesting yearly in this department. taifun, which has just returned from organizations in the world, as well as the contact for 5 years, so I was very happy Due to expansion and the opening miles or special discounts for the specific We do have the employees with the her latest business trip and you start know how of the US travel industry. when Mrs. Sixt asked me to come back of more and more rental locations, the airlines she had just signed with. And longest standing experience in this attacking this monstrous paper- Mount I learned a lot about entrepreneurship two years ago. My decision was easy to Sixt headquarters was moved to a villa our agents got really excited, when it was department. Out of 16 people, 5 are Everest! and how to approach a market with a make. In my opinion, only in this com- south of Munich in 1985. At this time again time for Reginas calls, they were with Sixt for more than 10 years and can Needless to say that in this “waste” new product. By participating in all pany can you move so many ideas into the company also went public on the prepared and had learned their airlines. therefore profit from a strong personal some important leads, information and important trade shows and travel confe- reality, and only in this company you stock market. Soon the villa proved to What nevertheless always amazed us: network in the travel industry. Around ideas can be found. Some can be reali- rences across North America we promo- have such a fast-paced decision process. be too small, so an addition was built, 7pm EST-time was around 1am Munich 50 Airlines Partners and leading travel zed- some will be realized the next day! ted the Sixt brand to the travel industry. Only here, my team and I can work thus enlarging the office space consi- time! portals – from Austrian Airlines to The latter is exactly the reason, when we In cooperation with our airline and creatively without barriers and have fun derably. These were of course exciting Having survived now many years of Expedia and Travelocity – all are on have been here for so long and are still hotel partners we developed promo­tion at work. Thank you for the chance to be times, especially being a part of Mrs. partnership marketing, AGM’s and all the Sixt customer list. Permananently excited about the speed and flexibility of activities and demonstrated additional part of the Sixt success. Sixt’s team, to watch how the company other activities she bestores on us, Cars- pushed forward by the obsession for Sixt! value to our partners on a global scale continued to expand. ten, Thomas and myself do have some success of Regine we archieved to be one And even the few days of vacation she and generated incremental revenue for The expansion continued, and even experience in coping in this extremely of the main sources of inbound business allows herself, are filled for us with tons Sixt. We worked closely with nationwide the larger space provided in the villa active environment. and THE marketing platform for our of e-mails and phone calls from far away and regional travel organizations to foster proved to be too small for the company, Taking care of around 100 coopera- international Sixt partners. places, we have never heard of, forwar- our relationship within the travel indus- and a new office was built across from tion partners is a day-filling work itself, One of our special projects each year ding memo-pad filling informations, try. Due to our chairman level sponsor- the villa. My current position handling especially since these partnerships have is the preparation of the AGM. Regina to-do’s and ideas to be handled “today”! ship with ACTE we exploited the name cooperations with our foreign partners and her perfectionism in organising the We can all confirm, that the time here recognition not just in the US but globally is again located on Mrs. Sixt’s floor. It whole event plus the input for all mar- has been exciting, breathtaking and within the corporate travel segment. has been exciting to have had Mrs. Sixt keting issues keeps us busy the weeks simply “great”! Our philosophy: “The entrepreneur in front and in back of me throughout before the events - and I‘m sure this 10th We are looking forward to more creates new business”. While utilizing my many years with the company! AGM will be another you will remem- exciting ideas, partnerships, concepts existing contacts and expanding the mar- ber for yout lifetime! Welcome in the and AGM’s in the years to come and still ket reach with tradit­ional­ methodologies, Sixt family! we know, that we will never be able to but we are looking to expand into areas come close to the power, persistence and that are unique. I am happy to be part of commitment Regina has shown us over the Regine Sixt team and I enjoy the ride. the past 10 years! Thanks for taking me home and along for a great adventure. Sixt goes America. Congratulations from 100 countries of Sixt

SIXT ALBANIA am very proud to share Sixt know how, spirit the bright orange color and the uniforms and SIXT AUSTRIA, are well noticed all over the world; because ther by becoming franchisee of Sixt - limou- of the best organization, planning and sup- sine service. After all these years of close co- Adriano Jance, General Manager and worldwide leadership ambitions. In this the logo and desks, smiling and polite atmos- wonderful occasion of Sixt’s 10th AGM du- phere that Sixt can create in its branches. In SIXT SWITZERLAND port we get from our headquarter Sixt, I operation, and thanks to the knowledge and t’s been a pleasure working for Sixt Al- ring this friendly and lovely time of season’s some sense I feel self-confident as the know- Christoph Beisheim, General Manager know that we will all improve and expand in know-how of the Sixt team, we can proudly bania since 2004, and it’s a pleasure to be very well planned steps to reach the target of say that even the most demanding travellers, I greetings; on behalf of both teams of Sixt ledge I get by working for Sixt will accompa- Sixt? Never heard of it??? In able to tell you, how much I appreciate all the being number one in the world, after all look corporate travel managers or travel agents Tunisia and Sixt Algeria; I hope that Sixt phi- ny me all my life. 1990, a car rental company was good support all the Sixt team gave me for where we are now in our celebration of only count on us for the highest level of service losophy could reach as many further places I wish Sixt many many prosperous years looking for temporary help stu- the time being on both a professional and on 10 years of publication. As a member of Sixt and reliability in Bulgaria and worldwide and and wish to all of you a year full of suc- ahead, financial and economical growth. I dents in Göttingen (in northern a personal level. and a part of this family, I’d like to join my thanks to the kind support and long lasting cess prosperity and good health. hope that one day all the franchise countries Germany). Although I have ne- It is not easy to satisfy all customer needs, name with everyone else to thank Mr. Erich experience of all Sixt corporate countries will strictly follow Sixt standards and Sixt ver heard of the company, I applied for the it takes a lot of hard work to please them, Sixt, Mrs. Regine Sixt and all the Sixt family and franchisees. We are proud to witness the will become Number 1 car rental company job, got it and from then on I was part of an especially in the period Albania is passing th- members in Pullach, for the support and help fruitful results that followed our efforts and in the entire world. incredible success story. First the competitors rough, but in the end you feel proud of what they gave us all to achieve the unachievable are honored to be part of this process. Avail only had a contemptuous smile for us, but you have done. SIXT ARGENTINA and looking forward where they will drive us ourselves from the opportunity to wish Mr. middle of the 90’s, Sixt became market lea- I did put and still continue to put all my Juan José Craviotto, Chief Operation Officer in the coming years. Erich & Mrs. Regine Sixt and their family der in Germany and was on its way to being efforts that our business can achieve good re- continuous success for the coming year. rgentina joined the Sixt family 12 a leading international service provider. sults for the years to come and still hope that SIXT AUSTRALIA months ago, as we started our operation From the beginning it was different wor- Sixt team support will be continuous. A Alf Merlino, Managing Director in Buenos Aires on December, 2006. king for Sixt, I met odd people in a very po- I take the opportunity to write to all inter- Our business has grown steadily during e are extremely proud to be the licence sitive way. Highly motivated, all of them very SIXT BRASIL national Sixt colleagues my warm Christmas this first year. We opened our second location Wholder here in Australia for Sixt; we proud being a member of Sixt and helping Paulo Gaba, Managing Director SIXT CHILE & New Year wishes „May happiness brigh- in Córdoba and we are closing 2007 doubling believe the premier rental car company in the to be „ahead of the pack“... The employees Let ́s celebrate!!! All the family ixt is working in Chile with our former ten your days, and Prosperity greet you in our initial fleet. We expect to continue ope- world. While only approximately 14 months have different functions but are not of diffe- is reunited at home for Christ- GSA, the Behrend family. The company your ways, may Success be with you... in eve- ning new locations and double our fleet again old in Australia we are excited about building S rent value, they are all part of the family and mas! Grandpa is 95. He tells us is run by Stephan Behrend. A small Sixt team rything you do! Sixt Albania next year. We received constant support from the brand across this vast nation of 21 mil- infected by the spirit of the company about all his experience in life from Germany joined Sixt Chile for their gre- Sixt headquarters, assisting and assessing lion people. The travelling Australian public After working in different responsibilities, and guides our steps. We also at Opening & Launch Party in April 2007. We us whenever needed. We participated in the is well aware of Sixt as a car rental giant in I am General Manager of Austria and Swit- want to celebrate the success of the young will continue to open more locations in 2008 Alligator Summit in Miami, last October. Europe & while the local „Aussie“ is still zerland since more than 4 years. The mixtu- relative, who is 10 but is already famous in order to start covering the complete coun- This was a productive meeting that helped learning about Sixt strengths internationally SIXT ALGERIA re of innovative products, highly motivated worldwide. We are proud that the family is try after getting started in Santiago de Chile. Hatem Ben Zarkouna, Operations Manager us to strengthen the relationship among the it won’t be long before our roll out will make employees, the possibility to react in an un- growing and our surname says it all...... Sixt Sixt members in America. We have a good Sixt a brand name in Australia as well. conventional way to the shift of the market is a synonym of growth, power, globaliza- hen I first got acquainted to the Sixt opportunity to grow our business within our As CEO, I head a great team of people & and of course being integrated in a worldwi- tion, trust and faith worldwide. International business in 2003 during my first trai- W countries, with similar ways of life and cultu- my wish is to grow the team & the business de network, makes Sixt for me „the best Car news that I watch immediately remind me ning in Munich for a new starting franchise res, and need to work together to attain this Australia wide so that it ranks amongst the Rental Company“ I can imagine. I am, and I that it might be a Sixt country and I pay at- SIXT CHINA in Tunisia; I have never suspected that such objective. top 5 vehicle rental companies here in Aus- don’t want to get too emotional, very proud tention to it. I feel like having relatives every- Phyllis Lam, Deputy Genral Manager a commitment may last for such a while sin- It had been somewhat difficult to grow our tralia. We have an enormous task ahead but to contribute my share... where...big family in a small world. ce rent a car business in my mind was not a joined Sixt China in June. From then on, outbound business so far. There is a fierce our strong belief in the franchise & the Sixt So, Sixt? Never heard of it? I’m sure, nobo- Whenever I introduce myself I add my new challenging activity in comparison to other I got a lot of assistance from Sixt head- competition on rates, and we were not com- team internationally makes us feel very po- dy will say that again! surname.... I am Paulo Gaba von Sixt. I economic segments. Obviously I was not petitive even in natural markets for us like sitive about our future prospects going for- quarter and also many wishes from other aware of what Sixt is all about. Spain and / or Italy. The Sixt name is new in ward. It is our wish to work closely with all members. This made me feel that Sixt is a Over time and with Sixt team support, I our country and we need to work on brand Sixt licensees across the worldwide network real global family. When I talked with our cu- surprised myself getting more involved into recognition in the next years. From Argenti- so that we can achieve the results that we all stomers, partners or financers, they are very the business once I found out how much I na we wish the whole Sixt family a very, very expect & need for business success locally & SIXT BAHRAIN SIXT BULGARIA receptive and give much cooperation. was learning and how good I was feeling. In- successful 2010! internationally. Ahmed Bin Hindi, Managing Director Magdalena Saykova, Corporate Director It’s a big honor for me being Managing deed getting involved in rent a car business Director of Sixt China. Car rental industry I take this opportunity in wishing the entire t is with a great pleasure to witness the ama- As a franchisee for Bulgaria, it as a Sixt franchisee was not an easy matter is on the initial stage in China. The market Sixt team continued prosperity & best wishes zing 10 years celebration of publication in gives us a great pleasure to be which inevitably enhanced my capacities to I capacity in China is of great potential. Ho- for the next 10 years & have no doubt that as the best will organized family in the world, a part of the Sixt Family. For keep doing better. wever, China market has its characteristics. we work hard to achieve our goals, have fun yes I call it family, as I didn’t experience a re- seven years now we have been The same desire and challenge of being SIXT ARMENIA I am very sure that we can spread the Sixt along the way & enjoy this wonderful busi- lation well organized and friendly like this, working together, growing to- among the best helped me in being part of a Edmond Piloyan, spirit to the whole China. In China, we are ness we will all be richer in the process. in any of the companies during my practical gether and developing together. It was a re- second franchise opening in Algeria and gave General Manager confident about growing to the market lea- I would also like to thank Mrs Sixt for this life, the joy of joining this family filed my markable period of hard work, achievements me the opportunity to learn more about a der in car rental and leasing industry. In Asia- t the very first impulse I can say I feel opportunity to attend the 10th AGM & look heart and brain, from the first day I joined and success. Being franchisee of Sixt for Bul- different market. pacific area, Sixt is one of the most famous great for being a member of a big fami- forward to fruitful & exciting discussions and up to now, I still have this beautiful chal- garia made us start a series of continuous Being aware of the fact that such oppor- A brands. In the world, I hope I can find Sixt ly, of Sixt family. Thwt we have now and I during the conference. lenging feeling every moment I look to see the innovations, that helped us to serve our cu- tunities have to be deserved and considering everywhere. I sincerely give my best wishes feel also great responsibility because I can’t achievements of Sixt worldwide, our family stomers better, and doing so, drive our way to that the service business is a high growth to every country member, every station and let them down. And, most important of all, is getting bigger and bigger, our strength is industry leadership. Today, we are expanding potential sector but also very competitive, I every staff member of Sixt family. I do feel happy and elated when I remember developing gradually, and our achievements together the boundaries of innovations fur- Congratulations from 100 countries of Sixt

SIXT COSTA RICA SIXT CYPRUS SIXT DOM REP for is having a solid base. This is challenging SIXT FRANCE SIXT GREECE us to play a very important role within the Alex Jensen, Managing Director George Mavrovouniotis, Managing Director Ney E. Deschamps P., General Manager Michael Schneider, General Manager Stamatis Mouzakis, Managing Director international „Sixt„ future in our region & It has been more than a pleasu- have to say that I feel that the association There is no way to explain what worldwide since Egypt is a focal point for all For me Sixt is not simply a SATISFACTION in our cooperation re being part of the Sixt family. Iwith Sixt is more than just a partnership; it it feels like to be part of Sixt. kind of tourism business & leisure. company – it is a philosophy – POWER+STRENGTH for the brand name The Sixt people, professiona- is more like being part of a family where eve- In October 2005 we began to Our greatest wish is to see the whole global a philosophy of success. ENTHUSIASM with our vision lism, creativeness, teamwork rybody is united with a common objective. chart the path to success when „Sixt„ team (all countries) to integrate into When I started at Sixt, 1st PIONEER ideas and innovation and solid goal oriented minds The objective being to enhance the name Sixt for the first time in Dominican one solid network backing each other and April 1991, Mr. Pätsch sent me RESPECT in people and environment are the main reasons why we are confident in wherever we are located by quality of our Republic the doors of our prestigious fran- providing customers with the most sufficient to Cologne as a regional manager for 6 sta- PERSISTENCE in quality and results our future behavior and benefits. product and a friendly welcoming smile to chise Sixt rent a car opened. It fills me with and reliable services and products, which will tions. Upon my arrival, the current branch TRUST in our strength We made the right decision; we are convin- all our customers without whom we would a lot of the satisfaction and pride to be able make Sixt rent a car the number 1 car renting manager at Cologne, the „king“ of one of ced we chose the best family to be part of, not be here. I am always appreciative of the to say anywhere „I am a worthy representa- company and mobility service provider in the the biggest stations, handed me a car key and After the foundation of Sixt reason why anybody can expect back our backing and support and indeed the helpful tive of the great family Sixt„ because it is that whole world. advised that my office was 200 meters down Greece in 1998, we created a support and friendship at any moment... af- advice that we receive at all times from the we feel like a big family. In the short time we the street. I made my way to the „office“ – an target to approach the demands ter all, surely our customers will sense what corporate headquarters. I feel that being a have been part of Sixt, we have seen the tre- empty room with only a telephone!! I didn’t in order to introduce „Sixt“ in I call, the Sixt atmosphere, then feel comfor- member of Sixt is of paramount importance mendous growth that Sixt AG had globally. know if I should laugh or cry – So I deci- the Greek Market. table and remain loyal to both our own local growth and also to the And above all the great empathy that we ded to laugh and the next thing I did was to By this effort, we wanted to have Sixt Ger- continued expansion of the Sixt name, long have had with other countries, I want to SIXT BALTICS phone Mr. Pätsch and ask him if I could buy many as a model partner and supporter. may it continue. thank all for the support they give us every Joanna Lerman, Managing Director a desk and a cupboard – which he of course Through all these 10 years we have succeeded day each and every member of Sixt AG as well agreed! to approach and to materialize your expecta- ixt Baltic countries joined Sixt family in as other Sixt franchises in different countries This experience was valuable and from tions in maximum, stepping on strong bases. the year 2000. Before that time we had SIXT CROATIA and the confidence placed in us and the great S then on I often started from nearly zero, We hope to achieve even more in quality, run car rental business locally: in Estonia, Daniel Drenski, Sales Manager interest that we can grow as a company, taking over new opportunities and trying with good communication and vast organi- Latvia and Lithuania. The demand by our SIXT CZECH REPUBLIC I am sure that in coming years there will be to make the best of what I had taken over. zation of our company with successful re- ike the start of a famous song: „Words customers for international services leads us Frantisek Paces, Managing Director more countries Sixt members. That’s the Sixt philosophy for me: take the sults. We have the spirit and the strength to don’t come easy to me...“, it is very diffi- to take a very big step – we decided to find L The experience with Sixt every day makes chance, embrace the opportunity, take every continue our efforts for our best achievement cult to describe all the feelings and my perso- Sixt brand is giving us a nice an international partner. We are very happy us feel like better professionals and better chance and make the best of it. Everybody, in your demands in quality standards.... We nal experiences with Sixt. chance to be a leader of the in- that at that time, when we started to find our human beings and encourages us to give our every partner who has the will and ambiti- wish this cooperation to continue with a ma- I have been working for Sixt Croatia from ternational market. It is only international partner, Sixt had already star- best to continue on the path of success. on to succeed with Sixt has made the right ximum intension for the benefit of both par- the beginning or from 2001. Since that time I up to us, how we identify our- ted franchise businesses in Europe and our I emphasize the great human qualities that choice. Congratulations to Sixt for 10 years ties by keeping „Sixt“ as a leader in the car have met a lot of wonderful and understan- selves with the high standard of countries were able to join the network in all we perceive in the Sixt family, in the figure of of prosperity in Europe. And I’m certain; We rental Market. ding people and my main goal was to trans- services and how we help to cover the globe the three countries we were operating in. We Mrs. Regine Sixt, where with all the love in will achieve our goals in the „forever young fer all that kindness and understanding to and built the customer loyalty over all coun- are glad that we had the opportunity to join the world to help those who have nothing, and dynamic Sixt style“ also in the next 10 our team and to the customers working with tries. Sixt Czech Republic tends to follow Sixt network, because the fleet and service and this great gesture tells us every day „yes years. our company. more and more details of the model which variety, the exclusive service quality oriented we can„. Thank you for teaching us that the- It was not an easy goal at all, but time was Sixt has established for themselves and use approach, spirit of entrepreneurship and fo- re are people who need us and that we can SIXT GUADELOUPE my co-player. I feel great satisfaction being a succesfully. cus on customer relation is exactly what we help. On behalf of Sixt Dominican Republic Heinz Verhaegh, Managing Director member of the Sixt family and it makes me The synergy of services is the most impor- were expecting from our partner to give us we want to wish all our Sixt family globally really proud. tant USP. To win the international tenders strong international background and value SIXT FRENCH GUYANA s German, I’ve always had the greatest a prosperous year 2010 which we hope will respect for Sixt. What a reward for me My work fills me with great professional and act local with the needs of customers, for customers. ar away and still very close - French Gu- A come loaded with many goals and challenges when I entered this big family to which I have satisfaction and brings me joy that I can especially corporate customers is a must ! From the very start of our cooperation yana. Well known in Europ as the cen- that we can achieve and especially peace for F the feeling to belong, and evolve in this inter- easily channel to other aspects of my life. We are very proud to be a member of ma- we were and still are impressed by the deep tre of the European Space Program. With all. nationally renowned group. As an expression It makes me a better friend and a better co- jor Sixt FAMILY for 10 years! enthusiasm and willingness to achieve high Sixt French Guyana we are able to serve not of our trust and our commitment to Sixt, we worker too. Not many people are blessed to goals, expand on the market and fight ag- only leisure customers but we can serve also invested heavily in a modern structure which be a part of such reliable team and future gressively in car rental competition. We have our EADS corporate business in [ http:// we wanted to be one of the finest of Sixt. Its sure seems brighter when you have such an learned a lot from the strategic thinking and en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kourou ], the Europe- long experience since more than a century opportunity to show all your abilities freely SIXT EGYPT business experience that Sixt is sharing with an Space Ship Port. SIXT DENMARK comforts us and gives us more value towards and make it real. Naglaa El-Naggar, General Manager us. This gives us valuable input both to deve- I can just ask all our colleagues to act the Kasper Gjedsted, Marketing Director loping business as well as customer relation.­ our growing clientele. For all these reasons, ince we joined the „Sixt„ team we feel my family and I constantly strive to guaran- same way I did and they will feel the same. Being part of the Sixt rent a car Also, we are grateful to feel that for Sixt very proud and happy being partners tee Sixt Label, which is worldwide renowned My best wishes to the complete Sixt network family is like being member of S every partner is important, even if small. with Germany’s no 1 car rental company and for its seriousness, its rigour, its kindness and in 2010. any other family...for better one of the leading – mobility – service – pro- its service. We do wish to thrive and to be ac- and for worse: We laugh toge- viders in the world representing quality and companied by Sixt for this second century in ther, we cry together and we reliability of products and services relying on perfect harmony. work hard together. But at the end of the day a precious history starting 1912 which me- we could not live without being part of that ans that our gorgeous future we are looking family. Congratulations from 100 countries of Sixt

SIXT HUNGARY SIXT ISRAEL closely with them; we have improved in eve- what is even more important is the style, the SIXT LEBANON SIXT MACEDONIA Victor Doron, Operations Manager, ry aspect, and Shlomo Company today is a ability to give who rents Sixt the sensation of Dévai Gábor, Managing Director Wael Makarem, Managing Director Saso Tonevski, Managing Director General Deputy Manager totally different company than we were 5 ye- a good-team and efficient company focused We, the Sixt team in Hungary ars ago. In the past 5 years, Shlomo Sixt has to the full satisfaction of the customer. o start with, it should be stressed that hen I’ve got married, my grandmother As one of the first to join Sixt are proud to be part of a con- phenomenally expanded and grown over 100 These feelings cannot be pretended; on the being a Sixt member is a privilege and a gave me an advice: „Do whatever you international back in the year T W tinuously growing, dynamic percent, making us the leading and biggest contrary they arise only as effect of the actu- responsibility at the same time. The privilege want to do in your live, but try to keep your 1998 I would like to express my and innovative group of com- company in Israel today. With a fleet of about al company reality. We can then say that our comes from the advantage of being part of family all together all the time„. Being a part deepest appreciation for Sixt panies with an entrepreneuri- 12,000 cars for rental and about 40,000 cars company is ready to take the challenge of the a globally visible and internationally renow- of Sixt family I still have in mind the advice international and for the peo- al approach. We firmly believe that if every in leasing, we at Shlomo Sixt believe in long „global customer„. ned network with an extremely high-quality of my grandmother – I am doing my best to ple who are leading Sixt international with member of the Sixt family makes an effort term partnerships, responsibility, reliability Only one last consideration from Salvatore perception worldwide which immediately stay within and to keep the Sixt family to- ongoing success – Mr. and Mrs. Regine and every day to continuously improve the quali- and professionalism. We, all Shlomo Sixt Vinti: To join Sixt 10 years ago represented reflects positively on your local image and gether as well. Dear colleagues – Follow me Erich Sixt. ty of our services, and constantly strives for staff and employees, are deeply committed for me to enter the international business gives you a leading edge. However, it also and let everybody see that we are proud being From the very beginning of our business innovation, Sixt can evolve into the biggest to the continued success of Shlomo Sixt. I world and, above all, the opportunity to meet carries with it the duty to perform up to the members of the Sixt family. relationship it was clear to me that this will and best global service provider in every area would like to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. people from all countries with different cul- standards of the Sixt name and makes you be a huge success. The late Mr. Razi Gaoni, of its operations. Eric and Regina Sixt for a truly amazing bre- tures, habits, behaviors, and ways of making accountable to „walk the walk“ and „talk god rest his soul, which initiated a contact The Sixt Hungary team works hard to akthrough and their phenomenal success at deals. Not only that, I learnt the tolerance the talk“ expected of any member of the Sixt between Sixt Germany and reliable Israel achieve this goal. turning Sixt into one of the leading rental and to listen to everybody in order to under- family. This responsibility compels you to about 10 years ago in vision that this would and leasing companies in the world. stand other’s minds and realize at the end always stay ahead in terms of service excel- SIXT MADAGASCAR be a long and fruitful relationship for many Your success is our success! May our pro- of the day that different cultures, languages lence in all functions to maintain the image Miary Rasoamanana, Chief of Station years to come between very dear and Israel perception. Having an asset such as the Sixt sperous cooperation continue for many more and behaviors share the same high values of or this 10-years celebration, it is a plea- loving people and Sixt Israel. name helps you think big since you can be years to come. respect and fairness. We can always find the sure to tell our feelings being a member SIXT INDIA Sometimes as we, business men, create a assured that the support and assistance are F right solution even in the most difficult chal- of Sixt. First it is an honour to be part of an Sunjay J Kapur, new business we often sit and think on what there in case of need. This will help you even- lenges. international franchise like Sixt. It gives us a Vice Chairman & Managing Director was and what will happen and what profit tually to grow. Unfortunately, it is not the In conclusion, after 10 years in Sixt Inter- very good reputation all around the world. we will gain but this trend turned out to be a case in my country because we have been suf- In 2005 we decided to diversify national, the most exciting feeling is that we Sixt is the synonym of security for the cu- totally different case in the last 10 years: Sixt SIXT ITALY fering for more than two years from political into the service sector and iden- drove a long way together, but we want more stomer. In a country like Madagascar, where employees are like father and mother to us Salvatore Vinti, CEO uncertainties, coupled with a bad security tified the car rental and leasing than ever to push forward together. there are numerous informal car rental com- caring and helping Sixt Israel in every pos- situation, assassinations, and street demons- business as an opportunity that Our first feeling? 10 years in panies, it is a very important factor. sible way. trations. This situation is still reigning until was most suitable for us. We Sixt International literally flew Sixt is like a big family. Even if all of us As a review the last 10 years of mutual ac- today which is destabilizing the country’s could not have chosen a better partner than away! Since the beginning we didn’t meet yet, we know each other. Even a tivity I can only deeply praise the entire Sixt economical situation and tourism and thus Sixt. From agreeing to become partners to have been supported from the small country like ours has its place. We are international staff, special blessing must go affecting our car rental business. signing the franchise agreement to starting solidity of company structure SIXT JORDAN never forgotten for the events about Sixt. to the franchisee department and the head I should mention however, the direct sup- operations in India, we continuously had and driven from its contagious dynamism. The co-operation among Sixt is fabulous, of the franchisee department Mr. Detlef he Kingdom of Jordan is in the centre of port and constant contact made by most the support of Sixt and it was because of this The open-minded environment helps you to when we have problems; someone is always Krehahn for the dedication and professional Tthe Middle-East. Sixt decided to work senior key persons in Sixt who were always that we were able to set up and get going in propose and accept new ideas and more and there to help and to answer our questions and service giving to us by Mr. Detlef Krehahn there with the Shaheen family and their busi- there to help Sixt Lebanon and attend to its a record time of five and a half months. The more interesting challenges. You have the de- request with patience. If we consider only and his team. Even if we sometimes have un- ness group. They are also importer of BMW. concerns in all circumstances although we team at Sixt is a wonderful and young team finite feeling that „to give and get feedback„ the problem of language, in Madagascar, we usual requests they will always help us solve Sixt Jordan started to launch their business were ahead of others locally. Besides, we with great energy and passion for the busi- is part of company DNA and let you to con- speak Malagasy and French mostly, we be- any problem may be. A special thank to all with a campaign „Sixt appears“ and „Sixt in should not forget Mrs. Sixt remarkable ge- ness. It is this energy and passion that helps stantly improve. International meetings as gin only to practice English sometimes and country managers in all 85 Sixt international the City“ - two slogans which have reached sture in July 2006 war in Lebanon when she drive the business and has resulted in the well as the meetings focused on specific local it takes us more time to give our feedback. countries for their help, support and great everybody‘s attention in Jordan. expressed her concerns for our well being and growth of Sixt globally. From the largest and issues and the daily exchange of information We look forward to receive the Sixt team in service which results in finding a solution to safety. Finally, the relationship with Sixt is fastest growing car rental company in Ger- have strengthened a membership sense that Madagascar to enjoy our beautiful country. all the problems of the Israeli customer. not only a pure business relation, but rather a many to the largest and fastest growing car by this time follows us even outside the wor- We hope that Sixt will continue to spread all Last but not least a very big thanks to Re- family relation cherished by years of friendly rental company to the world is where we are king environment to become the real pride of over the world and make us proud to be part gine and Erich Sixt and of course to Atalya assistance and support which builds up year heading. And this will be achieved because of „being Sixt„. SIXT KENYA of this wonderful family. We wish that Sixt and Shlomo Shmeltzer. Had it not been for after year. It is amazing how time passes wi- the dedication and commitment of Sixt and These feelings also spread among indivi- Edward Kaharo Mwangi, Managing Director will continue to be a flourish company. them we would not have Sixt. Only the vision thout noticing it when you are being cared for all the partners. This is the road that we will dual employees. The „white-hair„ ones see of great people like you has brought us all to ith Sixt we are able to provide top by another big family around you. create together. their own experience fully appreciated and be on of the largest and the leading car rental class mobility solutions for clients On this 10th anniversary of the AGM I emphasized; the „young„ ones feel they can W companies in the world. throughout the world in Kenya! Best wishes wish the Sixt family in Germany and around rely on safe hands and on horizons on which to everyone for 2010! SIXT MALTA the world all the best wishes and look for- Shlomo Shmeltzer, project their own vitality. Lydia Gauci, Reservations Manager ward to another 100 years of great growth, Nowadays, to rent a car, accepting the chal- commitment, passion, and dedication. hlomo and Sixt started their business lenges of international markets, means to onsidering us lucky, being a member of Srelationship back in May, 2002. Shlomo place a series of more and more complex and Ca good, great family of an international Company has come a long way since we first attractive products where organization, safe- organization with a clear focus, determinati- joined Sixt international, and began to work ty and quality play a major role. But, may be, on and to become market leader is an expe- Congratulations from 100 countries of Sixt rience itself. Communicating with colleagues SIXT MOROCCO novative feeling. Sixt creates chances, opens reach out to an extended global customer SIXT OMAN mily controlled company and a multinatio- base thanks to the partnership with Sixt and nal structure (and still growing) makes Sixt, around the world, sharing, understanding Abderrahim Tahiri, Managing Director up doors and looks for solutions besides the ne of the first Middle-East Franchisees will certainly grow to become the leading car and the relations with Sixt, special - this and learning from same experiences traditional paths. Sixt is orange. And orange of Sixt, directed by Mr. Shankar Bose e are happy and proud to be among the rental player in the market. O unique position in the rental market is one Having a great team at my local office and is flamboyant and energetic. And that is all and his team. You can drive with your Sixt lucky and privileged franchisees that Thank you for giving me the chance being big advantage and the way to go! our sales-office makes working at Sixt an W what Sixt feels like. car all over in the Sultanate of Oman and started with Sixt since it was international. part of the Sixt family. All this means responsibility and pride enjoyable challenge and a pleasurable experi- Now 10 years Sixt International - a miles- discover the beautiful coast lines. More and To us every AGM is a birthday for Sixt family being a member of the Sixt family; respon- ence. On behalf of all of us, we wish the best tone and at the same time just the first step... more tourists are coming to Muscat, the worldwide. So Happy Birthday to all of us. sibility because we can’t disappoint custo- of continued hard-earned success for all the Joining in 2005, a personal contribution of beautiful City of Oman and we are happy to mer expectations – and they are high, pride Sixt members throughout the comings years! just over 25%, from start... a drive for Sixt! offer them all our products, such as car rental because when we do it it’s much more easy! It’s the Spirit of Mobility ... and passion for Sixt: a company, a team of sales and service SIXT NIGERIA self drive and limousine service. cars makes the journey worth the ride! professionals. Individual qualities melted In the rental business, Portugal is mainly a SIXT NETHERLANDS, to a quality team offering a quality service. Affiong Amana,Managing Director leisure country (both mainland and islands) SIXT BELGIUM Driven by a dedicated spirit and professional ust what does it take to grow Sixt into a and the incoming customers quickly reco- gnize and prefer Sixt. Thomas Wolters, General Manager attitude, creating the momentum of fulfilling Jglobal brand with presence in more than For the outgoing business the strong Sixt SIXT MAURITIUS customer preferences each and every day. 85 countries? It is evidently, the all pervasive, Its Friday, October 3rd 1997 From now; Sixt International - new miles- indomitable spirit of enterprise as well as a SIXT POLAND position in Europe (and in some years in Philippe Hitié, Managing Director and I arrive at Amsterdam tones and further steps... passion for excellence and innovation that Pawel Reczynski, Managing Director world) it’s a big advantage – just speak to Schiphol Airport. In Germany A drive for Sixt! Being the highest rated a customer about the „orange“ airports in ’m very proud to be part of the rapidly gro- has been the hallmark of Sixt operations irst of all, we are proud to be a part of everybody celebrates Reunifi- mobility provider, offering the best overall Germany and half of the selling process is wing Sixt Global Network and together through the years. the Sixt family. Sixt is not only a name, I cation Day and I emigrate from value covering all seven continents and there- F done (afterwards we have to do the other with the team we do all possible here on our Ten years in the life of a global mobility so- it is not only a network but it is also for us a exactly that Germany, my home country. fore... a clear and obvious choice for present half!). And in the corporate business Sixt is small island to deliver outstanding services to lutions provider is certainly a long time in an way of life – when working for Sixt we learn The briefing from our COO, Mr. Detlev Pa- and future business partners and individual becoming stronger and stronger with local our customers. age of increasing numbers of corporate failu- a unique approach to each customer, un- etsch could not be shorter: get in there, get customers. and global agreements. Any memorable experience here will de- res, mergers and de-mergers, capital market conventional marketing activities, excellent the airport running, make profit! No further Our experiences and successes of the past Sixt it’s our way to be in the market! finitely contribute towards the further deve- flops and other symptoms of corporate ma- quality of service and management style. guidelines, no procedures, no nonsense. The and present plus future on-going drive for lopments of our global customer base. laise in the global corporate arena. How do I see myself in a few years from sky is the limit. „Feeling Sixt“ means: get- Sixt will give us the highest success rate. The team joins me to wish our colleagues Coming from an emerging market econo- now? Firstly as the Managing Director of from all around the world the very best for ting all responsibility and having all creative my with rapidly changing regulatory and sta- freedom to build something very beautiful. a growing company, with the biggest rent 2010. bilizing macro-economic environment, the a car fleet in Poland, with so many reserva- It also means that you are fully in charge - Sixt story is a strong lesson in corporate res- SIXT QATAR with all consequences. Good or bad. I was tions made and with the feeling that we are SIXT NEW CALEDONIA ilience, entrepreneurial excellence, institutio- the best, because we are a part of Sixt. atar joined the Sixt Network already 29 years old when Sixt gave me the chance to nal integrity, team building and savoire-faire back in 2002. Now, with the latest gas build up the operations in The Netherlands. Frederick Flegel, Managing Director Thanks to such recognizable brand we Q in creating leading edge mobility solutions can develop a stronger position on our lo- ressources discovered it is the riched coun- SIXT MONGOLIA A unique chance in a very dynamic compa- ixt greetings from the other side of the for the discerning individual and corporate cal market (which can be seen via our achie- try in the world. Sixt will launch all mobility D. Enkhtsetseg, Managing Director ny. In the meantime we also run Belgium world! New Caledonia is located in the S customer. Sixt Nigeria is set to make a diffe- vements). Throughout the few years of pre- services in Qatar to cater to the needs of the besides Holland and from March 2008 also heart of the southern Pacific Ocean, appro- e are satisfied that we were a member rence in the Nigerian market through services sence on the Polish market, we have achieved corporates working and living in this beau- Luxemburg. A lean concept operated from ximately 1,200 kilometers east of Australia of the Sixt group getting the franchise delivered in the best traditions of Sixt AG. a strong position among other competitors, tiful Emirate. W one head office in Amsterdam. and 1,500 kilometers northwest of New Ze- agreement for car rental services on behalf Sixt Nigeria is proud to be a part of the with a portfolio of reliable clients and with Being public, listed at the Frankfurt stock- aland. New Caledonia is a beautiful island of Mongolia and we could accomplish pri- growing network of international partners many business opportunities still to come. exchange, does not stop us from being a surrounded by an emerald green lagoon. It mary service which is starting to satisfy the and is poised to be associated with Sixt and We are confident that the strong brand of warm, family-like company. It is a tough is an island like no other, offering visitors worldwide standard service at our car rental to be the purveyors of this distinctive brand Sixt will support us in accomplishing all business in a highly competitive market and an insight to a paradise of undeniable beau- market. We, the Sixt Mongolia team, started in Nigeria. our future plans. We wish all members of SIXT ROMANIA sometimes we have to take tough decisi- ty and ecological treasures, all waiting to be our business not that long before, providing the Sixt network prosperity in the years to Dudy Perry, Managing Director Deputy ons to stay on track. In those moments the discovered. In October 2008 I signed up my high quality services to our customers. Also, come, making us all better and stronger. family-warmth can cool down to just above franchise agreement with Sixt and I aim to Being a member of Sixt means we are happy to contribute our distinct sha- freezing point. Then it is necessary to bring be the leading provider offering car rental belonging to an extremely pro- re and have own position in the Mongolian SIXT NORWAY decisions into perspective. We are lucky to services both to international and local cu- fessional organization but more car rental market. We appreciate the Sixt Geir Pedersen, Managing Director still have real car-rental and mobility blood stomers. importantly a family where franchise division and Sixt group for their running within our company. Having Regine With close to 100 vehicles ranging from com- Sixt Car Rental is a very pro- SIXT PORTUGAL everybody cares for each other co-operation and assistance for us to operate and Erich Sixt are two unique selling points pact to 4WD, I represent Sixt in New Cale- fessional, fast growing and in- João Pedro Oliveira, Managing Director and for the business. This is the philosophy our business. In this business, we can be the towards our competitors and fills our sales donia with two locations. One location is teresting car-rental chain to be of our group, Shlomo-New Kopel and this is leader and we look for new ideas and use fter 2 years with Sixt we can feel the talks with life. Selling the ‚entrepreneur’, the situated in the capital Noumea and the other a part of. Sixt Norway will be a why this partnership is so natural. every opportunity to improve our customer „Sixt Power“ and how it’s growing – smart challenger creates lots of goodwill at one at the international airport. strong partner in this network A I wish Sixt many more generations of services according to Sixt standards. this is the best sign for the future! the customer site. A total dedication to the customer, quality of and we think that after the next 10 years Sixt success and I express my sincere hopes that With Sixt we understand the advantages Sixt! What is that feeling? Sixt is lots of service and the company’s desire to always will be on top of all listed awards and stati- we shall continue our partnership for many of the corporate image, standards, partner- work and lots of fun. Sixt is almost 100 years evolve are the key factors of my success. stics in Europe. We wish Sixt the very best more years to come. ships (with customers and suppliers) and old, but transports a fresh and young and in- With visitors mainly from Europe, I can now for this 10 years celebration. more and more. The mix between the a fa- Congratulations from 100 countries of Sixt

SIXT RUSSIA SIXT SLOVAC REPUBLIC SIXT SERBIA & SIXT SOUTH AFRICA SIXT SYRIA SIXT TURKEY Eugenia Muzyrya, President Richard Veme, Managing Director MONTENEGRO Bruce Barritt, General Manager Michael Krikken, Fehmi Sertdemir, Managing Director Franchise Operations Manager e are more than happy to be with Sixt hat I feel about being a member of Djordje Jovicevic & Davor Klasic, Now with one year into an ex- s we are new to Sixt family as a member Wnot only because it’s the world-famous WSixt: to be in one big family. How I see Franchise Operations Manager cellent partnership we are very Together with Sixt – Discover Astarting as of January 1st, 2008, we have happy about our decision to the routes of Christianity. Sixt brand and it always warms you to have be- myself in Sixt: being a small stone in one big erbia and Montenegro, officially two se- a few to say but we shall mean a lot. join the Sixt network. Adding Syria started in October 2008 hind your back the company with big miles- wall and your best wishes to Sixt - all the best parate states are united in one ownership It has been our main goal to be a Sixt S the Sixt brand to our existing as the first professional car tones in history. A company created by peo- in whole millennium among the Sixt brand. With shiny new offices franchisee in Turkey since the first day we company has enhanced our credentials and rental company with interna- ple of magnitude, big business and service and less than 2 years in business Sixt is on the established our own company. This idea has enables us to offer our customers ‘so much tional standards offering an attractive fleet of which serves people best; rise in both countries. With a brand that is fuelled up our spirit every moment. There is more’. We are very impressed with the level the latest Audi, BMW and -Models. not only because Sixt is a well-structured not well known yet Sixt Serbia and Monte- almost nothing more to say for Sixt since I of commitment and dedication of our col- The locations are close to the historical city company and it’s good indeed! Everybody’s negro is putting huge effort in sales & service know the company for more than a decade. SIXT SLOVENIA leagues at Sixt HQ in Munich and we are centre in Damascus Downtown. work answers the general goal, all cooperate to get the step ahead of competition. With Sixt is always recognized by its excellence in Gregor Vuga, Managing Director looking forward to experiencing together Already after three weeks of operations with all in all and as a result of team work – the fantastic support of the whole Sixt family every terms of service: high-end IT system, the year 2010 with the upcoming soccer Sixt Syria will launch a second flagship store the 1st place in Germany and upcoming and ell, being part of the Sixt family is our business is constantly growing and takes express service and the gorgeous corporate world championship. With over 40 stations in the financial and business district of Da- devoted franchisees like Sixt Russia with all impossible to explain with words; its us closer to our goal: market lead in Serbia identity are the most adorable. W and up to 8,000 cars Sixt is well prepared for mascus. Having longlasting experience in our hopes and aims. simply bigger than that! Its about passion, and best known brand. I am proud to be a member of Sixt family Some day will come when Regine and Erich the expected crowd that will visit beautiful the travel industry Sixt Syria will become an and wish them to remain at the top of the devotion, enterpreneurship and a lot more South Africa. Sixt invite everybody of the big Sixt family than that. Its simply a way of life. And this attractive partner of all of us to provide out- industry which they always deserve to. bound business into the Sixt network. Talal from all countries in order to see how huge is where we are happy to be, what we are and the monolith of Sixt is and how exciting the where we want to be in the future. Al Refaai, CEO: „We are happy to join such Fehmi Sertdemir, Asst. General Manager a professional and strong international net- spirit of mobility of everyone is! We are more irst of all, being a member of this com- work which we can contribute to and benefit than happy because of the harmony of Sixt SIXT SWEDEN munity always makes me feel that me from, that is why we are looking forward F practice of everyday’s life according to the and my staff has exclusivity and priority Mats Wikstroem, Managing Director meeting you at this years event. great laws of the universe: to sow good, and over all competitors. you reap good. Since 2003 we welcome Sixt Cu- Thanks to the Sixt team from the IT unit SIXT SAUDI ARABIA stomers in close to 100 locations to Franchise division and from airlines part- Raed El-Ayash, Managing Director all over beautiful Sweden. As nership team to corporate identity unit, we the biggest of the Scandinaian SIXT THAILAND have been welcomed by every business orga- economies it the „driver of the n 2005 Sixt Thailand joined the Network nization, travel agency, hotel chain and air- SIXT SINGAPORE region“ for Sixt Scandinavia. Thomas Chia, Iof Sixt Asia Pacific. Thailand attracks more line. We collect these partners’ thanks and Franchise Operations Manager When you want to drive the car of your dream and more Tourists every year and is world fa- best wishes on behalf of Sixt team. So that you can go around and be seen mous for its beaches, crysta clear water and Every door we knock on is getting opened e join Sixt Global network just this All you have to do is Peek-a-boo unbelievable service. Now, tourist start their by people with smiling faces. Wyear and all team members in Singa- SIXT SUDAN holidays already in the Sixt Limousine Ser- As a new member to Sixt family, we are pre- pore are excited about the possibilities Sixt Call the best Mobility Service in town vice on the way to their favorite destination. tty sure that we will bring the international Abdu Mamoun, Managing Director can bring for us. We have just moved into our And of course it’s Sixt power of Sixt with our local knowledge to- new branch station and have started mar- xperience the sleeping giant. Starting gether. Even the idea of this great combina- keting our products. With the new branch When you’re in a new city Efrom January, 1st 2009 you are also able tion makes us feel deeply excited. location, we are enjoying good walk in Cu- And you want to fit in pretty to rent with Sixt in the capital of Sudan, SIXT TUNISIA Starting by the first day of 2008, we are stomers and have Expatriates telling us how Khartoum. going to be able to turn this idea to reality, happy they are that Sixt is in Singapore as You would have to drive yourself around Make your experience of a unique mix Jamel Latrous, by the legal start date of our franchisee ag- they have been booking with Sixt in Europe. Call the best Mobility service in town of Arab and African culture in the heart of General Manager reement. Being part of the Sixt global network open And of course it’s Sixt an undiscovered country while renting a car unisia has a diverse economy, ranging As the major player of the industry today many doors for us when approaching Cor- with Sixt on international standards. Tfrom agriculture, mining, manufactu- and no doubt tomorrow, we are confident porate Clients. With the upcoming opening When you want to impress your peers Sixt took the right choice with „Golden ring, petroleum products and tourism. Sixt is that Sixt will lead the market with creative of the 2 new Integrated Resort, there will You will have to with blood, sweat and tears Arrow“, which officially represents in the third year in business and has established solutions to our customers to carry the flag be more mobility needs from International Sudan to grow strongly by delivering a splen- higher to say „On this planet, only one per- Get the nicest car you desire a very firm base in Tunis with three stations, Travellers and Sixt Singapore aims to be the did service to likewise local and international one at the airport and two in the downtown son counts, our customer“. major player providing this service. Drive it to the highest gear customers. area. This year the Djerba station joined the We are very happy to be part of the World Call the best Mobility service in town network. It was a brilliant start for the brand best car rental and look forward to grow And of course it’s Sixt down in the south of Tunisia. With constant with the Brand! growth of the country and the company, Sixt in Tunisia is looking into a very bright future. It’s good to be associated with trendsetters and not followers. Congratulations from 100 countries of Sixt

SIXT UKRAINE, gifted team, which we more and more often Seychelles, Sixt Martinique, Sixt Saint Mar- SIXT BELARUS, SIXT consider our family. tin, Sixt Guadeloupe, Sixt French Guyana, And what pleasure can be compared with Sixt Madagascar and Sixt Algeria wish to MOLDOVA that of seeing somebody’s true satisfaction thank Mrs. Regine Sixt for initiating this Vadim Nesterchuck, General Manager & gratitude for your help! year’s Area Summit for all French speaking Such an opportunity was given to us by Sixt countries in Paris. ith the economical growth & indus- Sixt. For some of us the company is „sweet We are more than thankful that Mrs. Regine trial progress we need to move and W home“, for others it’s a way to earn money, Sixt invited us to Paris in order to spend two the need of movement has become more and lots of us recognize it as a step towards spi- days sharing experiences with Sixt France. more evident. In this respect such compa- ritual enrichment or a mere mood improve- As France is the most important incoming nies as Sixt certainly do their best to render ment. Though the point is always the same: market for our destinations the participa- the best possible services to people covering we do enjoy Sixting. tion of Sixt France is of exceptional value different distances in different areas. for us. But what makes both – staff and clients We can not only learn form the experienced – choose Sixt among a vast diversity of com- Sixt team in France but we generate sales petitors on the car rent & lease market? leads for each Sixt country during these Many companies in the field provide the conferences which result in more customers client with high quality service, polite treat- GREETINGS FROM for all of us. ment & reasonable prices. THE AREA SUMMIT We are already looking forward to meet But neither of them has managed to create again in 2010 and we are proud to be mem- such a warm feeling of coziness supported GROUP ‘LOUP’! bers of the Sixt family! even by the corporate color, which is oran- ge; such a pleasant feeling of being smiled Sixt La Reunion, Sixt Tunisia, Sixt New Ca- to – naturally, but not artificially; such a ledonia, Sixt Morocco, Sixt Mauritius, Sixt

My best holiday experience. (Visit us at sixt.com)

Manager of the French speaking countries: Detlef Krehahn, Laurent Nurbel, Mohamed Ouneissa, Frederick Flegel, Kerstin Reif, Sophia Tahiri, Shirley Naiken Jankoo, Stephane Guingo, Olivier Hussenet, Alexis Dorn, Michael Schneider.

A71552_Anz_AGM_2007_Cabrios.indd1 1 06.12.2007 10:00:43 Uhr Congratulations to the new Jewish Community Center in Munich Erich and Regine Sixt with the Chancellor Angela On October 10th, 2007 – exactly 72 years after the Jewish Merkel and her husband Synagogue in Munich was burned to ashes by the Nazis – the SIXT – THE GALLERY Prof. Joachim Sauer new Synagogue together with its surrounding Jewish Commu- nity Center was inaugurated in the city center of Munich. The federal president of Germany Horst Köhler held a moving speach and the attending guests all happily welcomed Erich Sixt is honored with the Sixt Bambi/ Economy in 1998 this long missing part of Jewish community life back in the Munich city center. For the family Sixt it was a very touching moment, when the two menoras were lit, which were donated by the Sixt family and are the centerpieces of the beautiful new synagogue. We honor the acomplishments of Charlotte Knobloch.

Regine Sixt with Enno v. Ruffin and Vicky Leandros

Regine Sixt with Shimon Peres, former President of the State of Israel Menoras donated by Erich and Regine Sixt. SIXT – THE GALLERY

Damenwiesn

Every year Regine Sixt invites ladies from all around the world to the famous „Damenwiesn“. Around 600 Ladies follow this invitation every year, and come from far away places such as Carracas and New York. This is definitely one of the most Regine Sixt und Guido Westerwelle important society events of the year and no-lady wants to miss this! My beautiful

Regine Sixt, Charlotte Knobloch, Barbados Uschi Glas, Vicky Leandros Regine Sixt und Thomas Gottschalk Since 1962 our parents have been enjoying „Beautiful Barbados“. Hans Sixt couldn’t wait every year until it became November and he could fly to his Barbados to spend the winter un- til April. We spent our honeymoon and had the children and enjoyed this beautiful island now as grown up boys. Since ten years Regine Sixt is servicing Barbados as the Honorary Consul of Barbados. Proudly I take this position very serious, representing as the Honorary Consul of Barbados in Bavaria this beautiful republic. The gem of the caribean sea. It is the most advanced island in the caribeans attracting five hundred thousand of tourists to Barbados.”

Regine Sixt, Honorary Consul of Barbados

Regine Sixt and Ralf Teckentrup

Regine Sixt and Sir Cliff Richard Regine Sixt and Anne-Kathrin Bauknecht SIXT – THE GALLERY

World Cup 2006 in Germany

Sixt and Hyundai form a strategic partnership Former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder as sponsors of the World Cup 2006 in Germany. Hyundai cars become part of the Sixt fleet.

The President of Germany Horst Köhler welcomes the Corps Consulaire in Berlin.

Erich Sixt at the Mille Miglia The Mille Miglia

In our Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing – what an experience driving through the most fascinating Tuscan countryside- tasting the smell of history and most of all enjoying the enthusiasm of the Italian people, when over 350 cars Regine Sixt saves the life of the goat – now called „Regine“ are racing over narrow streets from Brescia via Rome and Florence and San Marino back to Brescia. „10 years in a row Sixt is No. 1 in Germany, but honestly enough, we are not No. 1 at the Mille Miglia for the past 10 years Regine Sixt and Roland Kaiser – we always drive a little bit behind.“ Regine Sixt and Franz Beckenbauer Regine Sixt Children’s Aid Association AFRICA Libreville Children is this area seen as a burden Drying Little Tears and are sent to work on plantations at an early age. Girls are underprivileged and „Children mean a lot to all of us. They are weak and helpless and we are strong and can help!“ Regine Sixt due to a lack of education or abuse be- come pregnant too young. The unloved „Drying little Tears“, the Regine Sixt Children’s Aid Association has been dedicating its aims to dry little tears floating over children will be left on their own if they children’s cheeks, what ever the reason may be. The Regine Sixt Childrens’s Aid Association is supported by 85 countries around the do not have to work, and urgently need globe. All donations flow directly inthe relief projects without any expenses and all of us work on a voluntary basis. a structured every day life with a loving upbringing. Such an upbringing gives the children a new perspective, in which they take the future into their own hands. Therefore, the children and their parents Michael Ballack and Regine Sixt on Christmas, visiting children suffering from cancer from the 8 villages longingly wait for the construction of the school, at which the ground for the children who live there in GERMANY children will also live. order to give them back their vitality. An The Regine Sixt Children’s Aid Asso- excerpt from the thank you letter Mrs. Oktoberfest ciation will make this project happen Regine Sixt received from the nuns: For 6 years now Regine Sixt Children’s with your help and will save and alter „Dear Mrs. Sixt, … I want to thank Aid has held a „Kinderwies’n“, an Ok- lives with the school and many will final- you from the bottom of my heart for toberfest for children, under the motto ly be given the chance to have freedom. your most generous gift to our children. „Dry Little Tears“ during the Munich …We, at St. Marin de Porrs, love our Oktoberfest. Every year Regine Sixt invi- children very much. They have had a lot tes about 150 children from the Munich Lambaréné of sadness in their lives, but since they Cancer Center, Munich orphanage ho- The Regine Sixt Children’s Aid Asso- have lived here, life is so much better for mes and the Berlin Children‘s Hospice to ciation financed a house, which was them. This makes me so happy to know spend a couple light-hearted hours eating finished in the beginning of this year, for that God‘s „little people“ can safely chicken and riding the carousel. AIDS-orphaned children in the „village enjoy their playtime here. Again, I thank of lights“, a city affected by leprosy in you for your more than generous dona- Lambaréné. There children with AIDS tion and may God continue to bless you World Cup 2006 and orphans, whose parents had AIDS, and your family as you have so gracious- Along with the support from the company find a loving home and a lot of care. ly blessed us. Sincerely, Sister Therese Continental, Regine Sixt invited children In the framework of art therapy, the O‘Sullivan.“ from the oncology stations from different children complete arranged painting and childrens’ hospitals to three different ornaments with your help, for example, PAKISTAN World Cup games in Munich, Ham- on the topic of their own childhood and burg and Berlin. Mrs. Sixt and her sons protection against sexual abuse. Earthquake Zone accompanied the young football fans, who On short notice the Regine Sixt watched the game with excitement. Armend from Kosovo: As there was not way to help USA Children‘s Aid Association organized a Armend in Kosovo, Regine Sixt fly in Armend relief operation for the freezing children to a Munich hospital Chicago of the earthquake catastrophe. The em- Christmas Southern Chicago does not match the ployees of Sixt AG donated a large sum, On a regular basis the children of the ideal picture of America. Poverty and which the Sixt AG doubled and Regine cancer centers in Munich and Berlin racial conflicts belong in every day Sixt again doubled. With the donations a are given presents from the Regine Sixt life. There, two nuns started a shelter large allocation of warm child-sized slee- Children‘s Aid for Christmas. This time for battered women and thus rescued ping bags were collected and the number Mrs. Regine Sixt, Michael Ballack and Leucemia infectected the mouse from Europapark Rust surpri- Christopher invited countless women and mothers and their was supplemented by different generous by Regine Sixt to the children from affliction. The Regine Sixt gifts. The sleeping bags were delivered sed the children, whose delight could be formula 1 race with seen on their faces. Michael Schumacher Children‘s Aid Association built a play- before little tears froze to ice. Regine Sixt Children’s Aid Association

About the situation and sexual abuse by such measures are, from experience, dramatically reduced. in Libreville The boys and teenagers learn a sense of Monsignor Prof. Dr. Schmitz responsibility and team work to support themselves and their families by being Our mission is in Libreville, Gabon, self-dependent. Such an upbringing is stretches over 100 km and encompasses 8 an anchor for these poor children, who Regine Sixt with the General Director Prof. Shlomo villages with many needy children. Our would otherwise be stranded. This wish Mor-Yosef in the Children‘s Medical Center Hadessah. urgent project is the implementation of a is also realised by the parents of the ISRAEL school, which allows the children to have children. a spiritual and meaningful upbringing We were often asked to speed up our as well as enables them to have a healthy school project so that the kids could start Medical Center life. Hereabout a child is often a heavy living at the school and finally start recei- Hadassah burden and child labour is the order of ving the education that they so desperate- the day, above all, where the national ly wished for. Sixt has entered into an exclusive coope- educational system is only rudimentarily The location in the jungle made the ration with the humanitarian network present. It is so important to give the project more difficult, but with combined Hadassah. Its members can hire cars children a structured and solid upbring- strength a real help for a good future for from Sixt worldwide under preferential ing to help develop into happy, decision- the children can be created. conditions. And it is a great pleasure for making individuals. That applies above What such a school for this area means me that we will be starting wonderful all also to the girls, who are unfortunately can hardly be measured. This school will projects for the children of Hadassah often underprivileged and are misused. save and reshape lives and finally offer a “Drying little tears” in cooperation with The infection by Aids, prostitution, chance for freedom! Sixt-Shlomo, Israel.

The Next Generation

ALEXANDER SIXT KONSTANTIN SIXT 97 years of Sixt and 22 years of Sixt International 97 years of Sixt and 22 years of Sixt International Of course, being the first in the fourth Being second in line of the fourth generation generation, I take great pride in having doesn’t mean that I’m less important! such a successful father. I am thankful I am very grateful to have the chance to for having such a wonderful and gracefully follow in the footsteps of the caring mother. I appreciate having been able generations before me. to share a part of my young life with my Additionally, I want to thank my parents grandparents, enjoying their guidance for opening the world to me and wish them and listening to the history and continued success – along with the two of stories about Sixt many times over. us! I am greatful that I can share the Jubilee festivities with the whole Sixt organization from 85 countries and am looking forward for more exciting years to come.“

MASTHEAD SIXT SPECIAL EDITION · PULLACH, GERMANY 2009 PRODUCTION Executive Production Manager: Friederike Sattler, Wolfgang Timpe SIXT MASTHEAD EDITORIALS SIXT CHIEF EDITOR Regine Sixt MANAGING EDITOR Colette Richartz · SENIOR EDITORIAL MANAGER Detlev Pätsch · NEWS EDITOR Rüdiger Proske · ASSOCIATED EDITORS The Sixt Top Business Partners PRODUCTION Sixt Marketing, Regine Sixt, Daniela Erdmann, Annabelle Fontenaud, Angelika Zanggl · WORLDWIDE COORDINATION Sixt Partnership Marketing Team, Carsten Anhalt, Thomas Klose · NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD Detlev Krehahn, Rüdiger Proske · IDEA & REALISATION Regine Sixt