With its brands BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce, the BMW Group is the world's leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles as well as provider of premium financial services and innovative mobility services. The company's economic success is based on long-term thinking, responsible action and environmental and social sustainability along the entire value chain, whether local, national or international. The Group operates 31 production and assembly sites in 14 countries as well as a global sales network with representations in over 140 countries. In December 2016, a total of 124,729 employees were employed in the company.