The BMW Group during Q1 of 2022 posted today an earnings return before taxes margin of 39.3% compared to 2021 at 14.0% based on a Net Profit of €10.185 billion, up 256%. The financial results saw Q1 revenues up 16.3% to €31.1 billion (2021: € 26.778 billion). Earnings per share grew to €15.33 from €4.26 a year ago. This significant increase is a result of the full consolidation of Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd., or BBA. Without the consolidation effects, margin was 18.4%. (AutoInformed: BMW Takes Majority Share in Chinese JV Brilliance Automotive)