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DaimlerChrysler Intends to Launch Its First E-Bond Offering

26 May 2000

DaimlerChrysler Intends to Launch Its First E-Bond Offering

    AUBURN HILLS, Mich. and STUTTGART, Germany, May 26 DaimlerChrysler intends to launch its first global e-bond in the near future,
subject to market conditions.  The company has selected Goldman, Sachs & Co.
to lead-manage the offering.  The e-bond offering is expected to be
approximately $1.5 billion.
    The issuing entity of the e-bonds will be DaimlerChrysler North America
Holding Corporation.  The bonds will be guaranteed by DaimlerChrysler AG.