sap AG

[Former Member]

WHT U MEAN BY AG IN SAP AG.

[Former Member]

<b>AG: Aktiengesellschaft</b>

Aktiengesellschaft (IPA: ['aktsi&#601;ng&#601;z&#949;l&#643;aft]; abbreviated AG) is a German term that refers to a corporation that is limited by shares, i.e., owned by shareholders. It may be traded on a stock market. The term is used in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The United States equivalent term is "public company". The equivalent term in the UK is PLC.

<b>Meaning of the word</b>

Aktien means shares, and Gesellschaft means business association in this context.

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Pavan

[Former Member]

Hi,

it is name of the company. SAP was originated in Germany...so they called it as SAP AG. for more information check...

http://www.sap.com/index.epx

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[Former Member]

Hi,

In 1976 "SAP GmbH" was founded and the following year it moved headquarters to Walldorf. SAP AG became the company's official name after the 2005 annual general meeting.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aktiengesellschaft

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Bala

[Former Member]

Hi ,

It is specific to country...

like ltd.In india...AG in germany...

AG Aktiengesellschaft incorporated (stock company)

Check the site..

http://german.about.com/library/blabbrev.htm

Reward if it helps..

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Omkar.