SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of May 2007
Commission File Number 1-12356
DAIMLERCHRYSLER AG
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
MERCEDESSTRASSE 137, 70327 STUTTGART, GERMANY
(Address of principal executive office)
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This report on Form 6-K is hereby incorporated by reference in the registration statement on Form F-3 of DaimlerChrysler North America Holding Corporation (Registration Statements Nos. 333-123535 and 333-13160) and the registration statements on Form S-8 (Nos. 333-5074, 333-7082, 333-8998, 333-86934, 333-86936 and 333-134198) of DaimlerChrysler AG
DAIMLERCHRYSLER AG
FORM 6-K: TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Press release: Supervisory Board approves concept for Chrysler Group and
realignment of DaimlerChrysler AG
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Forward-looking statements in this document:
This document contains forward-looking statements that reflect our current views about future events, including, among others, the pendency and consummation of the transaction with Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. regarding Chrysler Group. The words “anticipate,” “assume,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “project,” “should” and similar expressions are used to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to many risks and uncertainties, including an economic downturn or slow economic growth, especially in Europe or North America; changes in currency exchange rates and interest rates; introduction of competing products and possible lack of acceptance of our products or services; competitive pressures which may limit our ability to reduce sales incentives and raise prices; price increases in fuel, raw materials, and precious metals; disruption of production or delivery of new vehicles due to shortages of materials, labor strikes, or supplier insolvencies; a decline in resale prices of used vehicles; our ability to close the transaction with Cerberus Capital Management, L.P., regarding Chrysler Group; the ability of the Chrysler Group to implement successfully its Recovery and Transformation Plan; the business outlook for our Truck Group, which may experience a significant decline in demand as a result of accelerated purchases in 2006 made in advance of the effectiveness of new emission regulations; effective implementation of cost reduction and efficiency optimization programs, including our new management model; the business outlook of our equity investee EADS, including the financial effects of delays in and potentially lower volume of future aircraft deliveries; changes in laws, regulations and government policies, particularly those relating to vehicle emissions, fuel economy and safety, the resolution of pending governmental investigations and the outcome of pending or threatened future legal proceedings; and other risks and uncertainties, some of which we describe under the heading “Risk Report” in DaimlerChrysler’s most recent Annual Report and under the headings “Risk Factors” and “Legal Proceedings” in DaimlerChrysler’s most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. If any of these risks and uncertainties materialize, or if the assumptions underlying any of our forward-looking statements prove incorrect, then our actual results may be materially different from those we express or imply by such statements. We do not intend or assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made.
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Thomas Froehlich | Telephone +49 (0) 711/17-41361 | |
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Supervisory Board approves concept for Chrysler |
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Stuttgart—The Supervisory Board of DaimlerChrysler AG today
approved the concept for the Chrysler Group and the realignment
of DaimlerChrysler AG in the form submitted by the Board of
Management.
As was reported in detail on May 14, according to the plan, Cerberus
Capital Management will take over from DaimlerChrysler AG a
majority interest in the Chrysler Group and the related financial
services business.
The closing of the transaction is expected to take place in the third
quarter of 2007.
Further information from DaimlerChrysler is available on the internet
at: www.media.daimlerchrysler.com
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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| By: | /s/ ppa. | Robert Köthner |
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| Name: | Robert Köthner | |
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| By: | /s/ i.V. | Silvia Nierbauer |
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Date: May 16, 2007 |
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