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DaimlerChrysler to Issue Global Bonds

5 January 2000

DaimlerChrysler to Issue Global Bonds

    STUTTGART, Germany and AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 5 --
DaimlerChrysler is planning to launch an expected $2.5 billion
global bond in the near future, subject to market conditions.
    The issuing entity will be DaimlerChrysler North America Holding
Corporation, Auburn Hills, MI.  The issue will carry an irrevocable and
unconditional guarantee by DaimlerChrysler AG.
    DaimlerChrysler has selected Deutsche Bank and Goldman Sachs to lead
manage the financing which is expected to have a short- to medium-term
maturity and be offered in one or more tranches.