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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 August 2003
DAIMLERCHRYSLER AG
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
EPPLESTRASSE 225, 70567 STUTTGART, GERMANY
(Address of principal executive office)
[Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.]
Form 20-F X Form 40-F
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[Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the
information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to
the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934.]
Yes No X
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registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-_______]
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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 Statement No. 333-13160) and the registration
statements on Form S-8 (Nos. 333-5074, 333-7082, 333-8998, 333-86934
and 333-86936) of DaimlerChrysler AG
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DAIMLERCHRYSLER AG
FORM 6-K: TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Press Release of DaimlerChrysler AG, dated August 22, 2003, regarding
DaimlerChrysler's settlement of a class action case
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This document contains forward-looking statements that reflect management's
current views with respect to future events. The words "anticipate," "assume,"
"believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "project" and
"should" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Such
statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited
to: an economic downturn in Europe or North America; changes in currency
exchange rates and interest rates; introduction of competing products; increased
sales incentives; and decline in resale prices of used vehicles. If any of these
or other risks and uncertainties occur (some of which are described under the
heading "Risk Factors" in DaimlerChrysler's most recent Annual Report on Form
20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission), or if the assumptions
underlying any of these statements prove incorrect, then actual results may be
materially different from those expressed or implied by such statements. We do
not intend or assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statement,
which speaks only as of the date on which it is made.
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Press Information
August 22, 2003
Contact:
Hartmut Schick, +49 (0)711-17-93444,
Han Tjan, +1 212-909-9063
DAIMLERCHRYSLER SETTLES CLASS ACTION CASE
Stuttgart / New York -- DaimlerChrysler has agreed to settle a consolidated
class action case pending in the United States District Court for the
District of Delaware relating to the 1998 Daimler-Benz/Chrysler merger that
created DaimlerChrysler. Subject to a definitive settlement agreement and to
Court approval, DaimlerChrysler will pay the class action plaintiffs $300
million (approximately Euro 275 million). The plaintiffs' initial claim was
$22 billion. DaimlerChrysler has applicable insurance policies aggregating
Euro 200 million, or approximately $220 million, to which extent it will seek
reimbursement of the settlement payment.
Although DaimlerChrysler believes that the class action is completely without
merit, the company has agreed to a settlement, since a local jury could have
reached a different conclusion.
The decision to resolve this litigation was approved by the company's
Supervisory Board and enables the company to continue concentrating its
resources on its business agenda.
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The settlement has no bearing on the Tracinda case, parts of which are still
awaiting summary judgment. DaimlerChrysler believes all claims against it
relating to the 1998 merger, including those in the Tracinda case, are
without merit and the company remains committed to a vigorous defense of this
case.
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Internet at: WWW.MEDIA.DAIMLERCHRYSLER.COM
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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.
DaimlerChrysler AG
By: /s/ ppa. Robert Koethner
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Name: Robert Koethner
Title: Vice President
Chief Accounting Officer
By: /s/ ppa. Dr. Peter Waskoenig
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Name: Dr. Peter Waskoenig
Title: Vice President
General Counsel Europe/Africa/Asia
Date: August 22, 2003