DaimlerChrysler at a Glance - A Truly Global Company

DaimlerChrysler is unique in the automotive industry: our product portfolio ranges from small cars to sports cars and luxury sedans; and from versatile vans to heavy duty trucks or comfortable coaches. DaimlerChryslers’ passenger car brands include Maybach, Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge and smart. Commercial vehicle brands include Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner, Sterling, Western Star and Setra. It offers financial and other automotive services through DaimlerChrysler Services.

DaimlerChrysler’s strategy rests on four pillars: global presence, strong brands, broad product range, and technology leadership. DaimlerChrysler has a global workforce and a global shareholder base. With 362,100 employees, DaimlerChrysler achieved revenues of EUR 136.4 billion (USD 171.9 billion) in 2003.

At a Glance

Company Ownership

DaimlerChrysler is owned by European, U.S. and other international investors. Approximately one billion shares are circulating.

Global Stock

The DaimlerChrysler share is traded on all of the world's key stock exchanges, among them New York, Frankfurt and Tokyo.

Chairman

Prof. Jürgen E. Schrempp

Management Board

Consists of 14 members, including the Chairman 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 important corporate decisions.

Market Capitalization

About EUR 39 billion (USD 47.5 billion), (December 31, 2003)

Total Revenues

2003: EUR 136.4 billion (USD 171.9 billion).

Investments

In the planning period of 2004 through 2006, the Group aimes to have total investment expenses of EUR 38 billion.

Automotive Sales

3.85 million units Passenger Cars

 

501,000 units Commercial Vehicles (in 2003)

Employees

362,100 at year-end, 2003

Manufacturing Facilities

In 17 countries

Brands

Maybach, Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, smart, Freightliner, Sterling,
Western Star, Setra, Mitsubishi Fuso(1) and others

Strategic Partners

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation(1), Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, Hyundai Motor Company

Products

Sold in more than 200 markets

Official Language

English

Financial Reporting

U.S. GAAP accounting; earnings reported quarterly

(1) In the context of the investment relationship as of December 31, 2003 (43%). On january 15, DaimlerChrysler signed an agreement

With MMC for the acquisition of a further 22% stake in MFTBC, which is still open as of February 2004, pending the issuance of the required

Permit by the anti-trust authorities in the relevant countries.