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DaimlerChrysler: A Truly Global Company

28 February 2000

DaimlerChrysler: A Truly Global Company

    AUBURN HILLS, Mich. and STUTTGART, Germany, Feb. 28 --
DaimlerChrysler is one of the world's leading automotive, transportation and
services companies.  Its passenger car brands include Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler,
Jeep(R), Dodge and smart.  Commercial vehicles are produced under the
Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner, Sterling, Thomas Built and Setra brands.  The
group also manufactures aircraft and equipment at DaimlerChrysler Aerospace
(Dasa) and offers financial and other services through DaimlerChrysler
Services (debis).  With 466,900 employees, DaimlerChrysler achieved 1999
revenues of Euro 150.0 billion ($151.0 billion).
    After the November 1998 merger of Daimler-Benz, Europe's largest
industrial company, and Chrysler Corporation, one of America's most innovative
automotive companies, DaimlerChrysler today has a global workforce, a global
shareholder base, a global brand awareness and a global outlook.  The results
of the first full business year are proof of the company's success.

    Company Ownership:  DaimlerChrysler is owned by European, U.S. and other
international investors; approximately one billion shares outstanding

    Global Stock:  DCX ordinary shares are traded on the New York and
Frankfurt stock exchanges as well as 19 other major stock exchanges worldwide

    Group Headquarters:  Stuttgart, Germany and Auburn Hills, Michigan

    Chairmen:    Robert J. Eaton (retiring March 31, 2000)
                 Juergen E. Schrempp

    Management Board:  Consists of 14 members, including the two Chairmen, and
the heads of the operating and functional divisions

    Supervisory Board:  Consists of 10 shareholders' representatives and 10
employees' representatives.  The Supervisory Board appoints the Board of
Management and approves major company decisions.

    Market Capitalization:  About Euro 65 billion ($65 billion), February 2000

    Total Revenues:     1999: Euro 150.0 billion ($151.0 billion)

    Investments:  2000 - 2002: Euro 50 billion ($50 billion) to be invested in
the future of DaimlerChrysler

    Sales Automotive:  4.86 million units in 1999
                       (Passenger Cars and Commercial Vehicles)

    Employees:  466,900 on December 31, 1999

    Manufacturing Facilities:  In 34 countries

    Global Brands:  Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler, Jeep(R), Dodge, smart,
Freightliner, Sterling, Thomas Built Buses, Setra, Airbus, Eurocopter, debis,
Adtranz, MTU, TEMIC and others

    Products Sold In:  More than 200 countries

    Official Language:  English

    Financial Reporting:  U.S. GAAP accounting; earnings reported quarterly