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Annual Report 2000
Key Figures
DaimlerChrysler Group
amounts in millions
Revenues
European Union
of which: Germany
North America
of which: US
Other Markets
00
US $1)
00
€
99
€
98
€
00 :99
change in %
152,446
162,384
149,985
131,782
47,267
50,348
49,960
44,990
24,399
25,988
28,393
24,918
90,067
95,939
87,083
72,681
79,331
84,503
78,104
65,300
15,112
16,097
12,942
14,111
Employees (at year-end)
416,501
466,938
441,502
Research and Development Costs
6,942
7,395
7,575
6,693
Investments in Property, Plant and
Equipment
9,756
10,392
9,470
8,155
Cash Provided by Operating Activities
15,037
16,017
18,023
16,681
Operating Profit
9,155
9,752
11,012
8,593
Operating Profit Adjusted2)
4,894
5,213
10,316
8,583
Net Operating Income
4,115
4,383
7,032
6,359
Value Added
Net Income
Per Share (in US $/€)
Net Income Adjusted2)
Per Share (in US $/€)2)
Total Dividend
Dividend per Share (in €)
(1,023)
(1,090)
2,140
1,753
7,411
7,894
5,746
4,820
7.39
7.87
5.73
5.03
3,268
3,481
6,226
5,350
3.26
3.47
6.21
5.58
2,214
2,358
2,358
2,356
2.35
2.35
2.35
1) Rate of exchange: €1 = US $0.9388 (based on the noon buying rate on Dec. 29, 2000).
2) Excluding one-time effects, see pages 56-60.
+8
+1
(8)
+10
+8
+24
(11)
(2)
+10
(11)
(11)
(49)
(38)
-
+37
+37
(44)
(44)
0
0
amounts in millions
Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars & smart
Operating Profit
Operating Profit Adjusted
Revenues
Investments in Property, Plant and Equipment
R & D
Unit Sales
Employees (Dec. 31)
Chrysler Group
Operating Profit
Operating Profit Adjusted
Revenues
Investments in Property, Plant and Equipment
R & D
Unit Sales
Employees (Dec. 31)
Commercial Vehicles
Operating Profit
Operating Profit Adjusted
Revenues
Investments in Property, Plant and Equipment
R & D
Unit Sales
Employees (Dec. 31)
Services
Operating Profit
Operating Profit Adjusted
Revenues
00
US $
2,014
2,698
00
€
2,145
2,874
99
€
2,703
2,703
41,026
43,700
38,100
1,968
2,104
2,096
2,241
2,228
2,043
1,154,861 1,080,267
100,893
99,459
00
US $
470
499
00
€
501
531
99
€
5,051
5,190
64,188
68,372
64,085
5,951
2,306
6,339
2,456
5,224
2,000
3,045,233 3,229,270
121,027
124,837
00
US $
1,042
1,081
00
€
1,110
1,151
99
€
1,067
1,067
27,054
28,818
26,695
1,024
861
1,091
917
770
827
548,955
554,929
94,999
90,082
%
change
(21)
+6
+15
(6)
+10
+7
+1
%
change
(90)
(90)
+7
+21
+23
(6)
(3)
%
change
+4
+8
+8
+42
+11
(1)
+5
99
€
%
change
00
US $
2,307
602
00
€
2,457
641
2,039
1,026
16,453
17,526
12,932
Investments in Property, Plant and Equipment
265
282
324
Employees (Dec. 31)
9,589
26,240
Aerospace
Operating Profit
Operating Profit Adjusted
Revenues
Investments in Property, Plant and Equipment
R & D
Employees (Dec. 31)
Other
Operating Profit
Operating Profit Adjusted
Revenues
Investments in Property, Plant and Equipment
R & D
Employees (Dec. 31)
00
US $
3,524
423
00
€
3,754
451
99
€
730
730
5,057
5,387
9,191
215
992
00
US $
(58)
(265)
5,879
333
679
229
1,057
7,162
00
€
(62)
(282)
6,262
355
724
336
2,005
46,107
99
€
(399)
(221)
5,852
588
700
45,974
46,080
+21
(38)
+36
(13)
(63)
%
change
+414
(38)
(41)
(32)
(47)
(84)
%
change
+84
(28)
+7
(40)
+3
(0)
Strong brands, ground-breaking
technologies, innovative products
and first-class services have made
DaimlerChrysler one of the most
respected companies in the world.
Products
& Services
Chairman’s Letter 2
The Board of Management 10
Business Review 12
The DaimlerChrysler Shares 16
Outlook 18
Improving Profitability 22
DaimlerChrysler Worldwide 24
Operating Activities 26
Asian Opportunities 44
At DaimlerChrysler we share a vision
for the future.
… the…future
Doing what we have always done – but
even more efficiently. Harnessing our
expertise, energy, experience and global
resources. Partnering with other
technology leaders to build the best cars,
trucks and buses – for all our customers,
in all our markets.
All this to deliver the future first. And to
deliver long-term value for shareholders.
E-Business Activities 46
Research and Technology 48
DaimlerChrysler and the Environment 50
Global Procurement and Supply 52
Human Resources 54
Analysis of the Financial Situation 56
Financial Statements 68
Supervisory Board 113
Report of the Supervisory Board 114
Major Subsidiaries 116
Five-Year Summary 118
International Representation Offices 119
Addresses / Information 120
Chairman’s Letter
■ Operating profit of €9.8 billion (1999: €11.0 billion) reflects significant one-time effects
totaling €4.5 billion
■ Net income rose by 37% to €7.9 billion. Adjusted for one-time effects, net income fell
from €6.2 billion to €3.5billion
■ Earnings per share rose by 37% to €7.87; adjusted for one-time effects, earnings per
share were down from €6.21 to €3.47
■ Revenues adjusted increased by 12% to €162.4 billion
■ Worldwide 4.75 million cars, light trucks and commercial vehicles sold
(1999: 4.86 million units)
■ Comprehensive measures to increase profitability initiated
Jürgen E. Schrempp
Chairman
Dear Shareholders,
The year 2000 was one in which decisive
strategic decisions were taken. At the
same time the company was faced with
enormous operational challenges in
North America. These arose principally
from the dramatic fall in profits at the
Chrysler Group.
It is important to look at the bigger
DaimlerChrysler picture in making a
realistic assessment of the company’s
potential.
Performance in 2000
In its history of more than a century the
Mercedes-Benz brand has never sold as
many cars in a single year. We also
achieved record figures for revenues and
profitability. All the indicators point to
further profitable growth in the years
ahead.
2
CHAIRMAN’S LETTER
With its extended range of products and
expansion into new markets, the smart
has successfully established itself as an
appealing young brand in Europe. This
positive trend should continue in the
future.
As the world’s largest manufacturer of
commercial vehicles, DaimlerChrysler
last year again increased annual profits.
This was achieved regardless of a dra-
matic decline in North American sales,
which specifically hit the regional market
leader, Freightliner.
With Freightliner strengthened by the
acquisition of the Canadian commercial
vehicle manufacturer, Western Star, we
are now in a powerful strategic position
in North America. Moreover, the takeover
of Detroit Diesel has further reinforced
our global position as the leading manu-
facturer of diesel engines.
Results for DaimlerChrysler Services
were also negatively affected by the
downward trend in used vehicle prices
and higher refinancing costs in the US.
After two very successful years, sales and
profits for the Chrysler Group fell off
sharply during the second half of 2000.
This was caused by the deterioration of
the market in North America and our in-
ternal cost structures. Thus, at the end of
February, we set out specific milestones
with a clearly defined turnaround
timeframe. By 2002 the Chrysler Group
will reach break-even and in 2003 the
company will report significant profits.
With our support, an effective program
of restructuring has been initiated at
Mitsubishi Motors. Mitsubishi also
expects to break-even during the 2001
financial year.
Strategic Thrust
In the long term our aim is to make
DaimlerChrysler the world’s leading auto-
mobile manufacturer and we have de-
vised the right strategy to achieve this.
Last year we continued to focus on the
automotive business. We now earn over
90 percent of our revenue in this sector.
EADS’ successful listing on the stock ex-
change, the joint venture between debis
Systemhaus and Deutsche Telekom and
the initiation of Adtranz’ sale to Bombar-
dier were all steps towards reinforcing
this focus. They also demonstrated our
ability in recent years to create further
value in our businesses.
Our strategy for the automotive business
has four key elements:
1. A strong presence in the markets
of Europe, America and Asia.
Our global presence will enable us to
profit from the world’s growth markets
and counteract regional fluctuations.
Complementing our European and US
operations, the alliance with Mitsubishi
Motors and our stake in Hyundai will now
provide us with broad access to the mar-
kets in Asia, which we would not have
been able to penetrate with our existing
CHAIRMAN’S LETTER 3
brands and products. More-
over we have the option to
increase our shareholding in
Mitsubishi to any level after
three years.
No other automotive company has such
a positive balance in its global structure.
Indeed, the close collaboration between
our international businesses continues to
invigorate this organisation in every
sense.
2. A full-line portfolio of highly attractive
brands.
With its range of six car and eight com-
mercial vehicle brands DaimlerChrysler
now covers almost all the important
markets and customer segments from
volume to premium brands.
3. A comprehensive product range to
satisfy every customer.
With products ranging from the smallest
vehicle through premium cars to heavy-
duty trucks, from the smart to the PT
Cruiser, the Jeep or the Mercedes-Benz
S-Class to the Freightliner Century Class,
we can now offer all customers products
tailored to their lifestyles, as well as
financial and professional requirements.
4. Technological and innovative
leadership.
DaimlerChrysler is working today on an-
swers to questions which will be asked
tomorrow. Over the next three years
alone we will invest 45 billion Euro to
reinforce our position as technological
leader in the automotive industry.
Each of our brands is clearly positioned
and enjoys a leading position in its
respective segment or is on course to
achieve this status. Their full potential
will be unlocked through a well-targeted
multi-brand management.
This will enable us to supply our custom-
ers with clear practical benefits such
as active and passive safety, or so-called
“intelligent” vehicles which, at an early
stage, are able to recognize hazards and
support the driver.
In this respect, DaimlerChrysler’s size
provides us with another decisive advan-
tage. The passing on of Mercedes-Benz
innovations to other brands in the Group
4
CHAIRMAN’S LETTER
World Automotive Markets 2000
(Passenger Cars and Commercial Vehicles)
1.5 %
16.1 %
1.4 %
6.6 %
0.0 %
Western Europe 8.0 %
9.5 %
0.9 %
NAFTA 17.6 %
9.0 %
0.9 %
Japan 10.4 %
2.0 %
2.7 %
0.5 %
9.1 %
Africa 3.2 %
8.0 %
6.1 %
0.8 %
Rest of Asia/Pacific 6.9 %
4.4 %
0.9 %
South America 5.3 %
Market shares
DaimlerChrysler
Mitsubishi Motor Company
Expected annual market growth
2000 – 2005 in %
Source: DRI 01/01
“No other automotive company has such a positive balance
in its global structure. Indeed, the close collaboration
between our international businesses continues to
invigorate this organisation in every sense.”
CHAIRMAN’S LETTER 5
CHAIRMAN’S LETTER 5
will enable us to continue in-
vesting heavily in research
and technology and improve
our rates of amortization.
This at the same time creates
competitive advantages for our products
and offers our suppliers and partners
larger volumes. We will then be able to
retain these innovations exclusively
within our Group for longer periods.
Group Management
We have set up the Executive Automotive
Committee (EAC), a Board of Manage-
ment Committee, which I will be heading,
together with Jürgen Hubbert.
One of the primary objectives of the EAC
will be to ensure implementation of these
projects in a manner sympathetic to
the positioning of the respective brands.
This means there will be no dilution of
our brands – and of Mercedes-Benz in
particular.
Milestones for the Future
We have outlined to you as the share-
holders of our company, as well as to the
general public, the specific milestones
the Board of Management has committed
itself to reach over the next three years.
During this period we will:
The EAC will always act in the overall
interest of the Group, its customers and
shareholders.
● increase the lead position enjoyed
by Mercedes-Benz in the premium
segment,
We will standardize the electronic archi-
tecture in our vehicles. We will use
similiar modules, components and aggre-
gates across many of our products. And
we will halve the number of platforms
within the Group over the next 10 years.
● successfully complete the Chrysler
turnaround,
● secure the success of all our activities
in commercial vehicles, while building
on our position as global market leader
and returning Freightliner to profit,
● improve the profitability of the services
sector,
● and establish a close and profitable
alliance with Mitsubishi Motors.
6
CHAIRMAN’S LETTER
Our Automotive Brands
Our Strategic Partners
“ Each of our brands is clearly positioned and enjoys a
leading position in its respective segment or is on course
to achieve this status. Their full potential will be unlocked
through a well-targeted multi-brand management.”
CHAIRMAN’S LETTER 7
CHAIRMAN’S LETTER 7
There is a deep personal commitment on
our part to meet the challenges of the
future, and our central responsbility to
shareholders, in a way that adds real
growth to this companies value.
Everything in our power will be done to
achieve this.
That is our pledge.
Jürgen Schrempp
In 2003 we will approach
again our previous high
level of profitability.
It is undoubtedly unusual
in this industry to set out specific
milestones in this way. We are doing so
because we are totally convinced that
DaimlerChrysler through a series of
clearly defined and logical, consistent
steps, will, within the foreseeable future,
achieve its goal of becoming the leading
automobile manufacturer.
We have exceptionally professional
people; development programs for our
top managers, and a broadly-based offen-
sive to raise qualifications across the
whole company still further. These fac-
tors ensure that we have the people and
the necessary resources to make our
strategy work.
The challenges have been clearly identi-
fied, the responses defined. The Board of
Management, together with our 416,000
employees are already hard at work
implementing the solutions. We owe all
our employees our gratitude.
8
CHAIRMAN’S LETTER
Our Employees
“We have the people and the necessary
resources to make our strategy work.”
■ Goal-oriented management and decentralized responsibility
■ Performance-related remuneration and incentives
■ Global executive management development
■ More than 3,300 new graduates and young professionals in the company
■ Among the leaders for vocational training
Employees by Region
Africa
Asia
Australia
Europe
North America
South America
DaimlerChrysler
Dec. 31, 2000
5,545
3,759
1,221
232,192
158,557
15,227
416,501
CHAIRMAN’S LETTER 9
CHAIRMAN’S LETTER 9
The Board of Management
MANFRED BISCHOFF
Aerospace & Industrial Businesses,
Board Member Mitsubishi Motors
Corporation
Appointed until 2003
ECKHARD CORDES
Commercial Vehicles
Appointed until 2003
GÜNTHER FLEIG
Human Resources & Labor Relations Director
Appointed until 2004
MANFRED GENTZ
Finance & Controlling
Appointed until 2003
JÜRGEN HUBBERT
Mercedes-Benz Passenger
Cars & smart
Appointed until 2003
WOLFGANG BERNHARD
Chief Operating Officer Chrysler Group,
Deputy Member of the Board
Appointed until 2003
10
THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
Retired from the Board of Management:
Robert J. Eaton, March 31, 2000
James P. Holden, November 18, 2000
Thomas C. Gale, December 31, 2000
JÜRGEN E. SCHREMPP
Chairman of the Board of Management
Appointed until 2003
KLAUS MANGOLD
Services
Appointed until 2003
THOMAS W. SIDLIK
Procurement & Supply Chrysler
Group & Jeep Operations, Board
Member Hyundai Motor Company
Appointed until 2003
GARY C. VALADE
Global Procurement & Supply
Appointed until 2003
KLAUS-DIETER VÖHRINGER
Research & Technology
Appointed until 2003
DIETER ZETSCHE
Chrysler Group
Appointed until 2003
THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT 11
Business Review
Expanded Global Presence
■ Operating profit of €9.8 billion reflects significant one-time effects totaling €4.5 billion,
and is below last year’s level (€11.0 billion)
■ Adjusted for one-time effects, operating profit fell €5.1 billion to €5.2 billion, mainly due to
tougher conditions in the US market and the specific difficulties encountered by Chrysler
Group, where operating profit was €0.5 billion (1999: €5.1 billion)
■ Net income rose by 37% to €7.9 billion. Adjusted for one-time effects, net income fell from
€6.2 billion to €3.5 billion. Earnings per share rose by 37% to €7.87; adjusted for one-time
effects, earnings per share were down from €6.21 to €3.47
■ A dividend of €2.35 per share is proposed (1999: €2.35)
■ Revenues, adjusted for changes in the consolidated group, increased by 12% to €162.4 billion,
a record level for the Group
■ Sharper focus on automotive businesses
CHALLENGES IN NORTH AMERICA. Daimler-
Chrysler’s operating profit of was €9.8 billion in
the year under review, as compared to €11.0 bil-
lion in 1999. After adjusting for one-time effects
of €4.5 billion, operating profit fell to €5.2 billion
(1999: €10.3 billion). The decrease was primarily
a result of lower earnings at Chrysler Group and
the Services division. Intense competition in the
US, higher marketing costs and start-up costs for
new products as well as increased refinancing
costs and lower residual values on leased vehicles
for Financial Services put particular pressure on
earnings. Operating profit adjusted for one-time
effects increased once again at the Mercedes-
Benz Passenger Cars & smart and the Commercial
Vehicles divisions.
DaimlerChrysler’s net income increased 37% to
€7.9 billion, earnings per share rose to €7.87
(1999: €5.73). Adjusted for one-time effects, net
income fell to €3.5 billion (1999: €6.2 billion) and
earnings per share to €3.47 (1999: €6.21).
Net operating income, the basis for calculating
return on net assets, totaled €4.4 billion, falling
short of last year’s high figure of €7.0 billion. The
resulting rate of return of 7.4% (1999: 13.2%) was
below the 9.2% required to cover the cost of
capital. (see pp. 56-60)
Operating Profit
in millions
00
US $
00
€
99
€
DaimlerChrysler Group
9,155
9,752
11,012
Mercedes-Benz
Passenger Cars & smart*)
Chrysler Group*)
2,698
2,874
499
531
Commercial Vehicles*)
1,081
1,151
2,703
5,190
1,067
1,026
730
(221)
641
451
(282)
5,213
10,316
Services*)
Aerospace*)
Other*)
DaimlerChrysler Group*)
*) adjusted for one-time effects
602
423
(265)
4,894
12
BUSINESS REVIEW
COMPANY-WIDE COST-REDUCTION PROGRAM. In
order to ensure the competitiveness of our pro-
ducts and increase future earnings, in the year
under review we examined cost structures at all
divisions and corporate departments and intro-
duced measures designed to reduce costs. The
programs cover all stages of the value chain. We
have introduced a comprehensive turnaround
program at the Chrysler Group. This program
should help Chrysler return to profitability,
despite an extremely competitive environment.
(see p. 22-23)
€2.35 DIVIDEND. We are proposing to our share-
holders a dividend of €2.35 per share (1999:
€2.35). With a total dividend payout of €2,358
million, DaimlerChrysler is paying the highest
dividend among the companies included in the
German DAX 30 index.
FAVORABLE GLOBAL ECONOMIC TRENDS. Global
economic developments were generally favorable
in 2000. When weighted to reflect the share of the
Group’s revenues generated in each country,
economic expansion in DaimlerChrysler’s
markets increased from 3.3% in 1999 to 4.4% in
the year under review. This was primarily a result
of continued growth in North America, recovery
in Western Europe and a return to greater
stability in various emerging markets in Asia and
South America. The Japanese economy recovered
from its stagnation of the previous year,
recording growth of almost 2%.
In terms of exchange rates, the euro remained
weak in 2000. Over the year, the euro depreciated
13.3% against the US dollar, 7.5% against the
British pound and 18% against the yen.
INTENSIFIED COMPETITION IN THE AUTOMOTIVE
INDUSTRY. Despite generally favorable economic
conditions, competition in the automotive industry
intensified significantly and the consolidation
process continued. This is primarily due
to excess capacity worldwide, rising interest
rates and fuel prices, and the very high demand
of recent years. The latter resulted in most of the
vehicles on the road being replaced with new
automobiles in many markets. (see pp. 26, 30, 34)
REVENUES INCREASED BY 12%. On a comparative
basis, revenues at DaimlerChrysler increased by
12% to €162.4 billion in 2000. This figure takes
into account the fact that the companies of the
DaimlerChrysler Aerospace Group (with the
exception of MTU Aero Engines) and debis IT
Services were removed from the consolidated
group on July 1 and October 1, respectively. We
achieved growth in revenues in the US (€84.5 bil-
lion; +8%), in the European Union (€24.4 billion;
+13%) and in Asia (€5.9 billion; +23%). Mercedes-
Benz Passenger Cars & smart and Services were
the major contributors to revenue growth.
VEHICLE SALES AT PREVIOUS YEAR’S LEVEL.
Despite the difficulties in the US passenger car,
light truck and commercial vehicle markets, total
sales of DaimlerChrysler vehicles reached 4.75
million units in 2000, around the same level as in
the previous year (4.86 million).
Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars & smart boosted
unit sales by 7% to a new high of 1.15 million
vehicles, strengthening its position in nearly all
of its key markets. Although the German market
shrank overall, we increased our market share to
13.2% (1999: 11.1%). (see pp. 26-29)
Revenues
in millions
Consolidated Revenues
00
US $
00
€
99
€
in billions of €
150
DaimlerChrysler Group
152,446
162,384
149,985
Mercedes-Benz
Passenger Cars & smart
41,026
43,700
38,100
Chrysler Group
64,188
68,372
64,085
Commercial Vehicles
27,054
28,818
26,695
Services
Aerospace
Other
16,453
17,526
12,932
5,057
5,879
5,387
6,262
9,191
5,852
125
100
75
50
25
Other Markets
USA
European Union
96
97
98
99
00
BUSINESS REVIEW 13
Unit sales by Chrysler Group fell to 3.05 million
units (1999: 3.23 million) as a result of the
extremely competitive US market and the
introduction of numerous new models. (see pp.
30-33)
Despite a sharp drop in demand for heavy trucks
in the US, unit sales at the Commercial Vehicles
division totaling 549,000 trucks, vans and buses
were similar to the high levels of the previous
year (1999: 554,900). (see pp. 34-37)
EXPANSION OF FINANCIAL SERVICES. The
Services division recorded a 36% increase in
revenues to €17.5 billion (+51% on a comparative
basis), despite the consolidation of debis IT Ser-
vices only through September 30, 2000. The
revenue increase was largely attributable to the
financial services business in North America.
In November 2000, it was decided to further
develop the financial services business by
expanding the existing Mercedes-Benz Finanz
GmbH into a full bank. The DaimlerChrysler
Bank will offer its customers traditional vehicle
leasing and financing packages, but also a
comprehensive range of banking services.
(see pp. 38-39)
GROWTH CONTINUES AT OTHER BUSINESSES.
After adjusting for changes in the consolidated
group, revenues at the Aerospace division
increased by 4%. Growth at the MTU Aero
Engines and Civil Aircraft business units played
a key role. (see pp. 40-41)
Adtranz contributed €3.9 billion (+9%) to the total
revenues of €6.3 billion of DaimlerChrylser’s
other industrial businesses. Automotive Electron-
ics accounted for €1.1 billion (+20%) and MTU/
Diesel Engines €1.0 billion (+8%). (see pp. 42-43)
FOCUS ON THE AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESS. As part of
our strategy of focusing on the automotive busi-
ness, we transferred the information technology
activities of DaimlerChrysler Services AG to a
new joint venture with Deutsche Telekom. To this
end, Deutsche Telekom acquired 50.1% of debis
IT Services through a capital increase. And in
August 2000, we reached an agreement whereby
the international aeronautics and rail-technology
company, Bombardier, will acquire Daimler-
Chrysler Rail Systems GmbH (Adtranz). We ex-
pect the transaction to be completed in the first
half of 2001, pending approval by European
antitrust authorities.
EADS SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHED. On July 10,
2000, shares of the European Aeronautic Defence
and Space Company (EADS) were traded for the
first time at the stock exchanges in Frankfurt,
Paris and Madrid. The IPO also marked the suc-
cessful completion of the merger of Aerospatiale
Matra, Construcciones Aeronáuticas S.A. (CASA)
and DaimlerChrysler Aerospace (Dasa).
DaimlerChrysler holds approximately 33% of
EADS, making it the company’s largest
shareholder. EADS itself owns 80% of the Airbus
Integrated Company (AIC) as well as 75% of the
European space technology company, Astrium,
which was launched in May.
TARGETED ACQUISITIONS IN NORTH AMERICA. In
October 2000, we acquired the remaining shares of
Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC), a company in
which DaimlerChrysler already had a 21.3% equity
interest. DDC is one of the world’s leading manu-
facturers of diesel engines for heavy trucks and
off-highway applications. The integration of the
Powertrain business unit, MTU/Diesel Engines
and DDC to form the new DaimlerChrysler
Powersystems business unit within the
Commercial Vehicles division will make
DaimlerChrysler the world’s leading producer of
heavy-duty diesel engines for on and off-highway
applications. The planned cooperation with
Caterpillar in the field of medium-sized diesel
engines and fuel systems opens up new opportu-
nities in the engines business and will further
expand our leading position.
The acquisition of the Canadian truck and bus
manufacturer, Western Star, further strengthens
our position in North America in the premium
segment for heavy trucks and buses.
SETTING A NEW COURSE IN ASIA. In order to
further expand our global market position and
seize opportunities available in the fast-growing
Asian markets, we made important strategic
moves in the year under review. (see pp. 44-45)
In October 2000, we acquired 34% of Mitsubishi
Motors Corporation (MMC). The alliance with
MMC covers the design, development, production
and sale of passenger cars and light trucks. One
aspect of our cooperation will be the development
and production of a small car for the European
market at the Netherlands Car B.V., Nedcar,
company, which will be operated as a 50:50 joint
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venture. This project, known as Z car, has already
been approved and will extend DaimlerChrysler’s
smart car family.
DaimlerChrysler also acquired a stake
of 9% in the Hyundai Motor Company (HMC).
Among other things, cooperation with
Hyundai may involve a 50:50 joint venture in
South Korea for the development, production
and marketing of commercial vehicles.
E-BUSINESS ACTIVITIES CONSOLIDATED. In
October 2000, DaimlerChrysler established
DCXNET Holding in order to more strongly
promote the transformation of the company into a
completely networked enterprise. All the Group’s
current and future e-business investments and
equity interests are to be consolidated into
DCXNET Holding, which forms the core of the
Group-wide “DCXNET Initiative.” The latter is
designed to make all areas of the company – from
purchasing to sales – faster, more efficient and
more competitive. (see pp. 46-47)
416,501 EMPLOYEES. At the end of 2000,
DaimlerChrysler had a total workforce of 416,501
employees (1999: 466,938). Adjusted for
changes in the consolidated group, the number of
employees decreased by 1,252. (see pp. 54-55)
HIGHER EFFICIENCY IN PURCHASING. Daimler-
Chrysler purchased goods and services worth
€113.3 billion in 2000. 28% of the procurement
volume was accounted for by the Mercedes-Benz
Passenger Cars & smart division, 44% by
Chrysler Group, 19% by the Commercial Vehicles
division and 9% by other businesses. We contin-
ued to develop our Extended Enterprise® pro-
gram and launched numerous pilot projects to
reduce costs throughout the entire value chain as
part of our comprehensive “Total Cost of Owner-
ship” approach. (see pp. 52-53)
€17.8 BILLION TO SECURE THE FUTURE. In the
year under review, DaimlerChrysler invested
€10.4 billion in property, plant and equipment
and €7.4 billion in research and development.
Due to the integration of DaimlerChrysler
Aerospace into EADS on July 1, 2000, these
figures are not comparable with those of the
preceding year. More than 92% of the investment
in property, plant and equipment was accounted
for by the automotive business. In the Mercedes-
Benz Passenger Car & smart division, the biggest
share was invested in the new C-Class models.
Among the most important projects for Chrysler
Group were preparations for the new minivan, the
Dodge Stratus, the Chrysler Sebring models, the
Dodge Ram and the Jeep® Liberty. The major
investments at the Commercial Vehicles division
were for the assembly of the Sprinter in North
America and for the production of the new Vaneo
compact van. At the end of the year 2000, more
than 30,000 people were employed in research
and development at DaimlerChrysler worldwide.
More than 75% of the investment in this area was
directed at securing the future of the automotive
business. (see pp. 48-49)
Investments in Property, Plant and Equipment
Research and Development Costs
in millions
00
US $
00
€
99
€
in millions
00
US $
00
€
99
€
DaimlerChrysler Group
9,756
10,392
9,470
DaimlerChrysler Group
6,942
7,395
7,575
Mercedes-Benz
Passenger Cars & smart
Chrysler Group
Commercial Vehicles
Services
Aerospace
Others
1,968
5,951
1,024
265
215
333
2,096
6,339
1,091
282
229
355
2,228
5,224
770
324
336
588
Mercedes-Benz
Passenger Cars & smart
Chrysler Group
Commercial Vehicles
Aerospace
Others
2,104
2,306
861
992
679
2,241
2,456
917
2,043
2,000
827
1,057
2,005
724
700
BUSINESS REVIEW 15
The DaimlerChrysler Shares
A Broad Shareholder Base
■ Declining trend of international stock markets
■ MSCI World Automobile Index down 25% by the end of 2000
■ Challenging US business a drag on the DaimlerChrysler share price
■ More information provided to stockholders on the Internet
WEAKER EQUITY MARKETS. After large fluctua-
tions during the year, stock exchanges in North
America and Europe closed the year 2000 on a
weaker note. The Dow Jones Industrial Average
was 6% lower than at the end of 1999. The Nasdaq
Composite, a technology, media and telecom-
munications index, fell by 39%, the Dow Jones
Euro Stoxx 50 Index lost 3% by the end of the year
and the British FTSE 100 Index was 10% lower
than a year before. Japan’s Nikkei Index fell by
27% to 13,786. The auto industry index of the
Dow Jones Euro Stoxx fluctuated between 220
and 250 for most of the year 2000, by the end of
the year it had fallen 17% to 219.
The German stock index (DAX) reached its peak
for the year of 8,136 on March 7, 2000. After that,
prime lending-rate increases by the US Federal
Reserve Board and the European Central Bank
combined with the fall of the euro against the
dollar caused a drop to a level between 7,000 and
7,400. The strong rise in the price of crude oil
that started in late summer, more cautious
assessments of corporate profits and the falling
euro triggered another round of sinking stock
prices in autumn. Over the whole of the year, the
Share Price Index
120
105
90
75
60
DAX fell 8% to 6,434. International stock markets
had slightly recovered by the middle of February.
In the first few weeks of the year 2001, both the
DAX and the Dow Jones rose by 2% and 1%,
respectively. The Euro Stoxx automotive industry
index improved by 14%.
DAIMLERCHRYSLER SHARE-PRICE MOVEMENTS.
DaimlerChrysler’s stock started 2000 at its peak
for the year of €79.97. As the year progressed, un-
favorable expectations for the future profit
situation in North America had a negative impact
on the stock’s developments. The share price hit
a low of €42.70 on December 28, 2000, after
analysts reduced their profit forecasts for
DaimlerChrysler in 2000 and 2001 due to lower
earnings expectations in the second half of the
year, tougher competition in North America and
uncertainty about the restructuring measures
being formulated for Chrysler Group. Daimler-
Chrysler shares ended the year 2000 at a price of
€44.74 – 42% lower than at the end of 1999. By
February 15, 2001, the price had recovered, with
the shares trading at €55.23 (+23%).
HIGH TRADING VOLUMES. At the end of 2000,
DaimlerChrysler ranked eighth in the German
DAX 30 share index with a weighting of 5.1%. In
the Dow Jones Euro Stoxx 50 index it had a
weighting of 1.8%. Trading in DaimlerChrysler
stock worldwide amounted to a volume of about
1.0 billion shares in 2000 (1999: 1.1 billion). Of
this figure, about 127 million shares were traded
on US stock exchanges (1999: 177 million) and
about 888 million in Germany, including Xetra
trading (1999: 872 million).
Jan. 3
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March
00
May
00
July
00
Sep.
00
Nov.
00
Feb. 15
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DAX
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THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER SHARES
BROAD SHAREHOLDER BASE. DaimlerChrysler has
a broad shareholder base of over 1.9 million
shareholders. Institutional investors, including
Deutsche Bank (12%) and the Emirate of Kuwait
(7%), hold around 75% of total share capital, with
25% being held by individual investors. The
proportion of European investors increased to
about 75%, while approximately 17% of our capital
stock is in US hands.
INVESTOR RELATIONS MAKE MORE USE OF NEW
MEDIA. In the year 2000 we continued to send
quarterly information and news of other impor-
tant events as Investor Relations releases to
approximately 2000 investors and analysts by
e-mail and fax. The same information was simul-
taneously provided to the news agencies and
posted on the Internet.
On our Investor Relations site on the Internet
(www.daimlerchrysler.com) we offer a wide range
of information. Basic information helps
newcomers to get to know the company and its
shares. Investor and analyst conferences, the
management report from the annual shareholders’
meeting and other important events are trans-
mitted live on the Internet. Up-to-date company
news and intraday share prices can be accessed
at wap.dcx.com with compatible mobile phones.
All stockholders and interest groups therefore
enjoy equal and simultaneous access to identical
information.
In the year 2000, the work of our Investor Rela-
tions department in general and our Internet site
in particular again received numerous awards
and first prizes, for example, from the business
magazines, Capital, Focus and Wirtschaftswoche,
and from the investors’ newspaper, Börse Online.
Nonetheless, we are committed to continue
improving DaimlerChrysler’s investor relations
work.
At the 2000 shareholders’ meeting we were the
first European company to offer shareholders the
service of casting proxy votes on the Internet.
This electronic facility with maximum security
provides stockholders with more time to place
their votes as they wish.
More than 13,000
shareholders attended
the DaimlerChrysler
Annual Meeting in 2000
to keep fully informed on
their company’s
activities.
Statistics per Share
DaimlerChrysler Market Capitalization
Net Income (basic)1)
Net Income (diluted)1)
Dividend
00
US $
3.26
3.24
00
€
3.47
3.45
2.35
99
€
6.21
6.16
2.35
in billions of €
Stockholders’ Equity (Dec. 31)
39.68
42.27
35.94
Number of Shares
in millions (Dec. 31)
Share price: Year-end
High
Low
1) Excluding one-time effects.
1,003.3 1,003.3
41 1/5
78 11/16
37 7/8
44.74
79.97
42.70
77.00
95.79
63.26
75
60
45
30
15
March
31
00
June
30
00
Sep.
30
00
Dec.
31
00
Feb.
15
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Outlook
Global Networks
■ Due to difficult market conditions in North America, Group operating profit in 2001 expected
to be below previous year’s level
■ Continued growth anticipated at Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars & smart
■ Commercial Vehicles expected to be affected by market downturn in North America
■ Comprehensive turnaround plan to be implemented at Chrysler Group will result in a
significant restructuring charge. Operating loss at Chrysler Group expected in 2001
■ Refocusing Mitsubishi Motors is expected to create opportunities in Asia
■ Concentration of our Services business on the automotive value chain
■ Investment of €43 billion in the future of DaimlerChrysler
GENERALLY STABLE ECONOMIC CONDITIONS.
For the planning period of 2001 through 2003
we expect generally satisfactory macroeconomic
conditions in our most important markets.
However, after recording above-average growth
rates in 2000, not only the North American
economies but also those of Western Europe are
likely to weaken in 2001. The Japanese economy
is growing again, but is unlikely to recover its
former dynamism in the next few years. On the
other hand, high growth rates are expected in the
Asian emerging markets, in South America and
in Eastern Europe. Overall, we anticipate that the
global economy will expand by about 3% annually
during the 2001-2003 planning period.
This section, the “Improving Profitability” section and
other sections in this annual report contain forward-
looking statements based on beliefs of DaimlerChrysler
management. The words “anticipate”, “believe”,
“estimate”, “expect”, “intend”, “plan”, “project” and
“should” and similar expressions identify forward-look-
ing statements. Such statements reflect the current
views and assumptions of DaimlerChrysler regarding
the future and are subject to risks and uncertainties.
Many factors could cause the actual results and perfor-
mance of DaimlerChrysler to be materially different,
including, among others, changes in general economic
and business conditions, changes in currency exchange
rates and interest rates, introduction of competing
products, lack of acceptance of new products or services,
inability to meet efficiency and cost reduction objectives
and changes in business strategy. Actual results may
vary materially from those projected here.
DaimlerChrysler does not intend or assume any obliga-
tion to update these forward looking statements.
TOUGHER COMPETITION IN THE AUTOMOTIVE
INDUSTRY. We expect a continuation of relatively
high unit-sales levels in automotive markets
during the period 2001 through 2003, although
demand in North America is likely to weaken
considerably compared to the extremely high unit
sales in 1999 and 2000. We anticipate
stabilization at a high level in Western Europe
during the planning period, and expect demand
to rise significantly in Asia and South America.
Advancing globalization, shorter product life
cycles, high production capacities and rising pres-
sure on costs will cause competition to intensify
in all market segments, despite high unit sales
worldwide, thus providing impetus for more con-
solidation within the industry.
€148 BILLION REVENUES IN 2003. Based on our
current order situation and on expectations for
our markets, we plan to achieve revenues of €140
billion in 2001. The 14% decline compared to the
record set in 2000 (€162.4 billion) is partly due to
changes in the consolidated group, but also due
to the expected market downturn in the US and
exchange-rate effects. Reductions in revenues
totaling €9 billion caused by changes in the con-
solidated group are primarily due to the
transaction involving Dasa and debis System-
haus; in the year 2000, these two companies were
fully consolidated until the end of June and the
end of September, respectively. Furthermore, the
revenues of Adtranz are only included in our
planning until the expected date of sale of this
unit. As a result of the difficult situation in the
American market our forecast of a higher
valuation of the euro against the US dollar, we
assume that lower revenues will be generated in
the US. This will particularly impact Chrysler
Group and Freightliner.
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OUTLOOK
By 2003, despite tougher competition in the
automotive industry, we expect revenues to reach
around €148 billion. These projections are based
on an assumed moderate appreciation of the euro
against the US dollar, the British pound and the
Japanese yen. We expect to achieve our highest
growth rates in Asia, South America and Eastern
Europe.
BETTER EARNINGS IN 2002. Due to difficult
market conditions in North America, earnings for
the current year are not expected to equal those
attained in 2000. There will also be a significant
charge related to the turnaround plan at Chrysler
Group in 2001. In addition, the refocusing of
Mitsubishi Motors, which is included in our
financial statements at equity, is expected to
negatively impact our operating profit. However,
as a result of these programs and increased
efficiencies through the networking of our global
activities, we expect the Group’s operating profit
to improve again in 2002.
FURTHER GROWTH AT MERCEDES-BENZ PASSEN-
GER CARS & SMART. Mercedes-Benz Passenger
Cars & smart will carefully expand its product
range in the coming years and thus strengthen
its market position worldwide. This year, the
successful new C-Class will be supplemented by
the new station wagon and sport-coupe versions.
Mercedes-Benz will also launch the new SL
roadster. New products in the year 2002 will
include the new E-Class and the Maybach luxury
sedan, which will reinforce DaimlerChrysler’s
leading position in the top market segment.
In the coming years we will selectively expand
the smart brand, and in 2004 we will launch a
four-seater model, termed the Z car, which is to be
developed together with our partner, Mitsubishi
Motors. Mitsubishi will also offer a vehicle under
its own brand name using the same platform and
major components.
TURNAROUND PLAN AT THE CHRYSLER GROUP.
On the basis of a comprehensive turnaround plan,
the Chrysler Group expects to improve its
competitive position and long-term profitability.
In addition to the measures already implemented
to reduce costs, new products and intensified
cooperation both within the DaimlerChrysler
Group and with our partners in Asia will help us
to achieve this goal.
In order to adapt its cost structures and
production levels to current market conditions by
the end of 2002, Chrysler Group intends to close
or idle six plants and, by the end of 2003, to
reduce its workforce by about 26,000 employees.
With a two-stage plan we also want to cut the
costs of materials and services. The first stage is
to reduce prices by 5% in 2001. Then, in
cooperation with suppliers, cost-saving potential
of an additional 10% is to be realized by the end of
2002. (see pp. 22-23)
Chrysler Group will invest around €13 billion in
property, plant and equipment, and will spend
around €6 billion on research and development
from 2001 through 2003, So that it can continue
to provide innovative and high-quality products.
Revenues
in billions of €
DaimlerChrysler Group
Mercedes-Benz
Passenger Cars & smart
Chrysler Group
Commercial Vehicles
Services
Others
2001
Plan
140
2003
Target
148
43
57
27
15
4
46
59
32
15
4
OUTLOOK 19
OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLES. The
Commercial Vehicles division will continue to ex-
tend the international reach of its activities. We
expect growth impetus particularly from the new
Vaneo compact van and the launch of the Sprinter
under the Freightliner brand in North America in
2001. We also see further potential in vehicle-
related services, which will transform our wide
range of commercial vehicles into a comprehen-
sive transport system.
In the component business, long-term cost
advantages and new growth opportunities will
arise through the merger of the Powertrain
business unit, MTU/Diesel Engines and Detroit
Diesel Corporation to form the new Powersystems
business unit.
REFOCUSING OF MITSUBISHI MOTORS.
The refocusing of Mitsubishi Motors aims to
achieve a rapid turnaround and to secure positive
and improving results in the future. Appropriate
cost-cutting measures have been initiated, such
as negotiations with suppliers to obtain
substantial price reductions of 15% within three
years. Production capacity is to be decreased by
20% and the workforce will be adjusted
accordingly. And in the coming years, Mitsubishi
Motors will launch new, innovative products in all
market segments with significant volume.
(see p. 23)
REORIENTATION OF SERVICES. In the future, the
Services division will concentrate even more on
providing services along the automotive value
chain and supporting the sales of the Group’s
products by means of innovative financial
services. There will be additional long-term
growth potential from the development of
Mercedes-Benz Finanz GmbH into Daimler-
Chrysler Bank, which will be able to provide a
substantially wider range of banking services.
With a modified leasing strategy in North
America, we will achieve a more differentiated
penetration for certain models, while promoting
the sale of used vehicles by means of innovative
marketing measures. In this way we intend to
achieve a significant improvement in the profit-
ability of the leasing business in the NAFTA
region throughout the planning period.
CONTINUED GROWTH AT EADS. EADS (European
Aeronautic Defence and Space Company) is
included in our consolidated financial statements
at equity, in line with our 33% stake in the
company. EADS expects a generally positive
A look into the future: With two
new vehicles DaimlerChrysler
demonstrates the progress made
with the development of fuel-cell
engines. Both the NECAR 5 (New
Electric Car), which is based on
the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, and
the Jeep® Commander 2 use this
technology for environment-
friendly and unusually quiet
driving.
business trend in the coming years, particularly
due to a record order backlog of 1,626 aircraft at
Airbus Industrie and the decisions to build both
the A400M military transport aircraft and the
new A380 wide-body airliner.
INCREASING REVENUES AT OTHER BUSINESSES.
Aircraft manufacturers’ high order backlogs as
well as positive decisions on the A400M
transport aircraft, the Eurofighter program and
the production of the A380 wide-body aircraft,
Investments in Property,
Plant and Equipment
in billions of €
DaimlerChrysler Group
Mercedes-Benz
Passenger Cars & smart
Chrysler Group
Commercial Vehicles
Services
Others
2001
Plan
9.5
2001-03
Target
25.2
2.5
5.2
1.4
0.1
0.3
7.7
13.1
3.5
0.2
0.7
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OUTLOOK
mean that the MTU Aero Engines business unit
can expect continuous and profitable growth dur-
ing the 2001-2003 planning period.
In the coming years, the Automotive Electronics
unit will continue to profit from the increasing
share of electronic components in cars.
all market segments. In the coming years we will
realize our full potential, optimize our product
portfolio and leverage the company worldwide.
To do this we will utilize the opportunities of
e-business more intensively to redesign our
internal processes and our relations with
customers and suppliers.
€43 BILLION TO SECURE THE FUTURE. During
the planning period 2001 through 2003,
DaimlerChrysler plans expenditures of €43 billion
on investments in property, plant and equipment,
and on research and development. One of the key
areas for these expenditures will be the develop-
ment and preparation for production of about 60
new passenger car and commercial vehicle mod-
els, which are to be launched by 2005. This
means that more than 80% of our current models
will be replaced within the next five years. Major
investments are also planned in the moderniza-
tion of production facilities.
GLOBAL NETWORKS. It is our goal to be the
world’s premier and most profitable automobile
manufacturer. We have laid the foundations for
this with the extension of our global presence,
our alliance with Mitsubishi Motors and our
stake in Hyundai Motor. We are now represented
in all of the world’s key markets. We have the
right brands with which we can offer our
customers tailored products worldwide in almost
Research and Development
in billions of €
DaimlerChrysler Group
Mercedes-Benz
Passenger Cars & smart
Chrysler Group
Commercial Vehicles
Others
2001
Plan
5.8
2001-03
Target
17.4
2.3
2.0
1.0
0.5
6.9
5.9
3.0
1.6
OUTLOOK 21
Improving Profitability
■ Chrysler Group extected to return to profit in 2002
■ Increasing annual benefits of restructuring measures at the Chrysler Group
planned to reach €7.2 billion (US $8.1 billion) by 2003
■ Refocusing of Mitsubishi Motors initiated
■ Advantages from sharing common components
■ Extensive measures to cut costs at Freightliner
Together with the operative planning, the Board of
Management presented a comprehensive turnaround
plan for the Chrysler Group to the Supervisory Board,
which approved the plan on February 26, 2001. The
Supervisory Board also reviewed a program to refocus
the operations of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, and
discussed measures aimed at improving the profi-
tability of Freightliner Corporation.
should be completed by the end of 2001. We antici-
pate that in addition to adjusting volumes, these mea-
sures will lead to increased productivity. As a result
plant costs will be cut by €0.5 billion (US $0.5 billion)
in the year 2001 and by an annual €0.6 billion (US
$0.7 billion) from the year 2003, and the capacity uti-
lization required for breakeven will be reduced from
113% to approximately 83%.
Chrysler Group – turnaround plan
The turnaround plan for Chrysler Group is composed
of a number of measures, aimed both at cutting costs
and boosting revenues, and is designed to improve
financial performance and market position, and to lay
the foundations for sustained positive results in the
future. In total, the turnaround plan is intended to
generate addtitional benefits through annual savings
and profit improvement of €3.3 billion (US $3.1
billion) in 2001, rising to €5.2 billion (US $5.7 billion)
in 2002 and €7.2 billion (US $8.1billion) in 2003. The
plan covers the entire value chain and includes job
cuts involving 26,000 employees. In order to further
improve the competitiveness of the Chrysler Group’s
products, research and development expenditure will
be maintained at the current high level.
MATERIAL COSTS. The costs of purchased materials
and services are to be reduced in a two-stage process.
The first stage is to reduce prices by 5% beginning in
the year 2001. In cooperation with suppliers, cost-
cutting potential of a further 10% is to be realized by
the end of 2002. In this way, Chrysler Group intends
to achieve total savings of €3.9 billion (US $4.4
billion) in 2003. Already in 2001, costs are to be
reduced by €1.0 billion (US $0.9 billion).
PLANT COSTS. In order to adjust Chrysler Group’s
production capacity to current market conditions and
maintain a high rate of capacity utilization, Chrysler
Group will idle or close six plants, reduce the number
of shifts in four plants and reduce line speeds in eight
further plants. These measures include cutting
19,500 manufacturing jobs by the year 2003. About
three quarters of the planned workforce reduction
FIXED COSTS. Chrysler Group intends to reduce fixed
costs by €0.7 billion (US $0.7 billion) in the year 2001
and €0.8 billion (US $0.9 billion) by the year 2003, in
particular by more efficient processes in research and
development department and at the head office.
The number of employees working at the head office
is expected to be reduced by 20% and the size of the
research and development staff is expected to be
reduced by 10%, involving a total of 5,000 persons.
In addition, Chrysler Group intends to sell certain
non-automotive assets.
INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE PROFITABILITY BY
REVENUE ENHANCEMENT. In parallel with the cost-
cutting strategy, Chrysler Group’s turnaround
program contains a number of measures which aim to
further increase revenues. These measures include
increasing exports, introducing new dealer
incentives, and expanding the fleet and component
businesses. In 2001, these steps and a reduction in
cost of sales are expected to lead to a related increase
in profitability of €1.1 billion (US $1.0 billion), rising
to €1,9 billion (US $2.1 billion) by 2003.
REVITALIZED PRODUCT STRATEGY. Crucial to
Chrysler Group’s future, however, will be further
successful new vehicles that excite our customers.
Our product strategy is to develop outstanding and
innovative vehicles at an attractive price for our
customers, while earning appropriate returns for our
shareholders. To achieve this, Chrysler Group will
among other steps increasingly cooperate with
Mercedes-Benz and Mitsubishi. In this way it will
benefit from economies of scale, apply new technology
in its vehicles and fulfill demanding cost targets while
improving quality. As an example, we intend to
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Mitsubishi Motors’ extensive product spectrum, rang-
ing from mini cars to luxury SUVs, is to be stream-
lined around a lower number of models that will be
successful and profitable in their markets. This will
make more targeted and efficient use of the
company’s development capacity. Cooperation with
Chrysler Group and Mercedes-Benz, particularly the
joint development and use of technologies,
components and vehicle platforms, will create
opportunities for both Mitsubishi and Chrysler Group
to reduce costs while improving the quality and
design of their vehicles. For example, Mitsubishi and
smart have decided to jointly develop a new range of
small cars, including a 4-seat model to extend the
smart product range.
Freightliner – actions to improve profitability
Freightliner was negatively impacted by the sharp fall
in demand for Class 8 heavy trucks in the US in 2000,
and we expect further market shrinkage in 2001. For
this reason, Freightliner already idled selected plants
in the second half of 2000. Employment-reduction
measures were initiated in December 1999 and
largely completed by February 2001, with the result
that the size of the workforce has been reduced by a
total of about 8,000 persons (-38%). As well as
adjusting capacity to current market conditions, in
2001 savings of the magnitude of over €300 million
are planned to be made by cutting material costs by
3% and fixed costs by 22%.
With its young and attractive range of vehicles and
the measures it has introduced to improve its earning
power, Freightliner intends to make profits again in
2002. The company is excellently positioned for the
market upswing that is expected in the medium term.
The new products to be launched by Freightliner in
the US include the Sprinter as well as the new
Freightliner owner-operator truck, Coronado, and the
successor to the Business Class. In addition the
Unimog from Mercedes-Benz and the Thomas Built
SLF low-floor bus will follow.
develop the successors to the Neon model and the
Sebring and Stratus models on common platforms
with Mitsubishi Motors. In addition, we plan to use a
number of Mercedes-Benz components in Chrysler
Group vehicles such as transmissions, steering
systems and diesel engines.
EFFECTS ON EARNINGS. For the year 2001, Chrysler
Group anticipates an operating loss of between €2.2
billion (US $2.0 billion) and €2.6 billion (US $2.5
billion). Furthermore, the implementation of the
planned measures will lead to a restructuring charge
of around €3.0 billion (US $2.8 billion)in 2001, to be
booked in the first quarter. In the following years,
additional restructuring charges of up to €1.0 billion
(US $1.1 billion) may be necessary. Chrysler Group
plans to return to modest profitability in 2002; an
operating profit of more than €2 billion (more than US
$2.0 billion) is expected in 2003.
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation – measures to
refocus the business
Sharing resources and utilizing economies of scale
are also among the key elements of Mitsubishi
Motors’ alliance with DaimlerChrysler in the coming
years. Mitsubishi has initiated an extensive restruc-
turing program to achieve a sustained improvement
in the currently dissatisfactory earnings situation and
to improve product quality. As part of this program,
Mitsubishi Motors intends to reduce its workforce by
9,500 persons (-14%) and to cut production capacity
by 20%. In addition, in cooperation with suppliers
materials costs are to be reduced by 15% by the year
2003. With this program, Mitsubishi Motors expects
to return to profitability in the fiscal year 2001/2002
(ending March 31, 2002) and to achieve a return on
sales of 2.5% and 4.5% in the two following years.
Turnaround Plan for Chrysler Group
Planned Restructuring Benefits
in billions of € (US $)
2001
2002
2003
Material cost savings
1.0 (0.9)
2.3 (2.5)
3.9 (4.4)
Plant cost savings
Fixed cost savings
0.5 (0.5)
0.6 (0.6)
0.6 (0.7)
0.7 (0.7)
0.8 (0.9)
0.8 (0.9)
Revenues enhancement
1.1 (1.0)
1.6 (1.7)
1.9 (2.1)
Total
3.3 (3.1)
5.2 (5.7)
7.2 (8.1)
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North America
Production
locations
Sales
organization
locations
Revenues
in millions
of €
Workforce
Mercedes-Benz
Passenger Cars & smart
Chrysler Group
Commercial Vehicles
Services
Aerospace
Other
1
41
19
–
2
5
465
11,112
2,010
5,075
62,814 118,024
465
10,277
22,719
47
10,643
5,360
1
31
1,596
460
766
7,878
South America
Production
locations
Sales
organization
locations
Revenues
in millions
of €
Workforce
Mercedes-Benz
Passenger Cars & smart
Chrysler Group
Commercial Vehicles
Services
Aerospace
Other
1
4
2
–
–
1
513
215
513
10
–
33
429
998
1,355
1,201
1,722
12,078
245
318
8
72
–
275
Notes:
1. Segment Revenues.
2. Common sales locations for the Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars & smart and Commercial Vehicles divisions.
3. Plus a further 36,857 employees engaged in joint sales for
the Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars & smart and Commercial Vehicles divisions.
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Asia
Production
locations
Sales
organization
locations
Revenues
in millions
of €
Workforce
Mercedes-Benz
Passenger Cars & smart
Chrysler Group
Commercial Vehicles
Services
Aerospace
Other
3
3
1
–
–
4
714
267
714
3
–
80
3,886
581
763
103
138
450
329
23
1,282
43
–
1,603
Europe
Production
locations
Sales
organization
locations
Revenues
in millions
of €
Workforce
Mercedes-Benz
Passenger Cars & smart
Chrysler Group
Commercial Vehicles
Services
Aerospace
Other
8
2
3,599
26,945
92,804
1,344
3,634
1,760
15
3,599
15,024
58,036
0
1
42
95
3
84
6,328
3,609
3,608
6,702
4,862
35,843
Africa
Production
locations
Sales
organization
locations
Revenues
in millions
of €
Workforce
Mercedes-Benz
Passenger Cars & smart
Chrysler Group
Commercial Vehicles
Services
Aerospace
Other
1
1
2
–
–
1
248
48
248
3
–
2
800
148
641
115
33
25
4,395
19
881
125
–
125
Australia/Oceania
Production
locations
Sales
organization
locations
Revenues
in millions
of €
Workforce
Mercedes-Benz
Passenger Cars & smart
Chrysler Group
Commercial Vehicles
Services
Aerospace
Other
–
–
–
–
–
1
150
117
150
2
–
34
528
197
391
92
4
87
–
–
3
134
–
250
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Position Strengthened
■ Operating profit adjusted for one-time effects rose 6% to €2.9 billion
■ SSSSSales increased 7% to 1.15 million vehicles
■ More than 200,000 units sold for the first time in the US
■ New C-Class extremely successful
■ More than 100,000 smarts sold
amounts in millions
Operating Profit
Operating Profit Adjusted
00
US $
2,014
2,698
00
€
2,145
2,874
99
€
2,703
2,703
Revenues
41,026
43,700
38,100
Investments in Property,
Plant and Equipment
R & D
Production
Sales (Units)
Employees (Dec. 31)
1,968
2,104
2,096
2,241
2,228
2,043
1,161,601 1,097,142
1,154,861 1,080,267
100,893
99,459
2626 MERCEDES-BENZ PASSENGER CARS & SMART
Advanced technology
ensures extraordinary
dynamism and driving
enjoyment: The new C-Class
model family with the
sedan, the sport coupe and
the station wagon.
WORLD LEADER IN PREMIUM PASSENGER CARS.
The Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars & smart
division is the world’s leading manufacturer of
premium passenger cars. Our products attract
customers through their innovative engineering,
safety, comfort, emotional appeal and pioneering
design. Our brand recognition is high; in 2000
the Interbrand rating agency named Mercedes-
Benz as the top premium automobile brand
worldwide. In addition to our constant quest for
technical and aesthetic excellence, we also give
high priority to the future development of the
business. The design of Mercedes-Benz cars aims
to give visible, trend-setting shape to our
innovative strengths, while continuing the great
tradition of the brand through timeless detail
solutions that are unmistakably Mercedes-Benz.
This unique balance is the reason why design is
one of many decisive arguments for purchasing a
Mercedes-Benz car.
The smart brand stands for a highly emotive,
individual and unique product that has already
established itself as market leader in the micro-
car segment in several European countries.
MIXED MARKET DEVELOPMENTS. Conditions in
the key markets and market segments for the
Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars & smart division
were mixed. Due to a significant market
downturn in Germany, new registrations of
passenger cars in Western Europe did not quite
equal the high level of the previous year. Sales in
the upper-end segment of the North American
market surpassed the high figure for 1999, and
the market situation slightly improved in South
America and Japan. Strong growth was recorded
in the emerging markets of Asia and in Eastern
Europe.
RECORD SALES, REVENUES AND OPERATING
PROFIT. The Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars &
smart division was able to significantly increase
unit sales and revenues in nearly all important
markets in 2000. Revenues set a new record of
€43.7 billion (1999: €38.1 billion). Worldwide
unit sales of passenger cars, SUVs and smart City
coupes rose to 1,154,900 (1999: 1,080,300).
Adjusted for one-time effects, operating profit
increased by 6% to a new high of €2.9 billion.
However, including the one-time effect of
establishing an accrual for recycling end-of-life
vehicles in the EU and one-time costs associated
with repositioning of the smart brand, operating
profit was below the high level of the previous
year. (see pp. 56-57)
MERCEDES-BENZ PASSENGER CARS & SMART 27
RECORD YEAR FOR MERCEDES-BENZ. The
Mercedes-Benz brand sold a record 1,052,700
passenger cars in 2000 (+5%). The biggest
contributors to this growth were the M-Class,
the S-Class and the C-Class, but the E-Class and
the A-Class also performed well in the market.
With a worldwide market share of 53%, the
S-Class sedan was again by far the number one
vehicle in its segment.
Sales of Mercedes-Benz passenger cars in Western
Europe rose 4%. In Germany in particular, we
significantly outperformed the general market
trend and recorded large increases. As a result,
our market share in the comparable segment
increased to 15.4% in Western Europe (1999:
14.4%) and to 24.3% in Germany (1999: 21.6%).
With sales of 205,600 units (+9%) we also sold
more than 200,000 passenger cars in the US for
the first time and increased our market share in
the premium segment to 7.6% (1999: 7.4%). This
was accomplished despite the fact that the new
C-Class was not launched in the US until the end
of September. In Japan, where the new C-Class
was not introduced until the last quarter of 2000,
registrations of new Mercedes-Benz vehicles
failed to reach the previous year’s extraordinarily
high level, falling 4% to 48,500. However, sales
developed positively in the emerging markets of
Asia, South America and Eastern Europe as well
as in Australia and the Middle East.
EXCELLENT LAUNCH FOR THE NEW C-CLASS. The
new C-Class sedan was launched in Western
European markets in May 2000. The vehicle’s
distinctive features are a newly-developed
chassis, more powerful engines, an elegant
design, and a total of 20 innovations as standard.
Production of the new C-Class was rapidly
increased after its launch. As a result, we were
able to sell 147,900 new sedans by the end of the
year. To enable us to meet the strong demand for
the vehicle, we began producing a right-hand
drive version at a new plant in South Africa in
September 2000. The facility has an annual
capacity of up to 40,000 vehicles. In 2001, we will
also begin manufacturing up to 10,000 new C-
Class vehicles annually in Brazil. Market launch
of the sport coupe and the new C-Class station
wagon is scheduled for spring 2001.
NEW MERCEDES-BENZ TECHNOLOGY CENTER. In
order to reduce time to market for our product
innovations, we have restructured our business
systems in development, production, purchasing
and sales and we have more closely integrated
the individual stages of the value-added chain.
All functions within the various vehicle projects
are now concentrated at one location – the new
Mercedes-Benz Technology Center (MTC) in
Sindelfingen. The new structure will enable us to
bring new products to the mass production stage
in less time, with lower costs, and at an even
higher level of quality than before.
GREATER FLEXIBILITY IN PRODUCTION. We have
also introduced the globally-uniform Mercedes-Benz
Production System (MPS) as a means of ensuring
that the high production engineering and quality
standards demanded by the Mercedes-Benz brand
are met at all locations. Our goal here is to achieve
best-practice leadership in core processes
carried out under comparable conditions. It was
the use of MPS that allowed us to reach the tar-
geted daily production rate for the new C-Class
sedan at the Sindelfingen and Bremen plants in
half the time needed for the predecessor model.
Open in style – from folding
sunroof to fully convertible.
The smart convertible was
developed from the City
coupe and is available in two
differently equipped versions.
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MERCEDES-BENZ PASSENGER CARS & SMART
Coupe driving culture at its
most sophisticated:
The Mercedes-Benz CL
combines the most
advanced technology
available with exclusiveness
as a standard feature.
We have also restructured our production facili-
ties around the world to become more flexible,
and are therefore better able to quickly adjust ca-
pacities to fluctuations in the demand for particu-
lar models.
MORE THAN 100,000 SMARTS SOLD. The innova-
tive smart vehicle concept, combining fun and
great utility with a compact yet comfortable and
safe interior, has proved itself in practice and is
becoming more and more popular. With sales of
102,100 vehicles (1999: 79,900), smart surpassed
its target of 100,000 and now enjoys an excellent
position in the micro-car segment in Western
Europe. The smart cdi and the smart convertible
were particularly successful, selling 20,600 and
16,900 units, respectively. The smart cdi is the
most competitively priced “three-liter car” in
Western Europe, and is now clearly the market
leader for such ultra fuel-efficient vehicles.
Germany is the most important market for smart
cars, with sales of 47,400 units (+19%), followed
by Italy with 25,900 (+35%). The smart was also
introduced in the UK, Japan and Taiwan in 2000.
SMART COUPE UNVEILED. In September 2000, de-
signers unveiled the smart roadster coupe at the
Paris Auto Show. This sporty two-seater is based
on the roadster that proved so popular when it
was presented at the International Auto Show in
Frankfurt in September 1999. It is scheduled for
market launch in 2003.
SUCCESSFUL MOTOR SPORTS. In Formula 1
racing, which gave 88 hours exclusive worldwide
exposure to the McLaren Mercedes Team, Mika
Häkkinen took second place in the Drivers’ Cham-
pionship after a tremendously exciting duel.
David Coulthard took third place in the series and
the McLaren Mercedes Team finished second in
the Constructors’ Championship. Mercedes-Benz
driver Bernd Schneider captured the Drivers’
Championship in the first year of the German
Touring Car series and Mercedes-Benz was also
the top team.
Unit Sales 2000*)
Mercedes-Benz
of which: A-Class
C-Class
of which: CLK
SLK
E-Class
S-Class/SL
M-Class
G-Class
smart
1,000
Units
1,053
198
389
80
52
247
109
106
4
102
Mercedes-Benz and smart
worldwide
1,155
Europe
of which: Germany
Western Europe
(excluding Germany)
North America
of which: US (retail sales)
South America
Asia / Australia (excl. Japan)
Japan (new registrations)
*) Wholesale figures, unless
otherwise indicated,
including leased vehicles.
802
440
348
221
206
20
52
49
00 : 99
in %
+5
(4)
+10
(4)
(2)
+0
+10
+17
(10)
+28
+7
+7
+6
+7
+4
+9
+22
+50
(4)
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Addressing the Challenge
■ Operating profit down to €0.5 billion (1999: €5.1 billion)
■ Comprehensive measures to improve earnings
■ Revenues up to €68.4 billion (1999: €64.1 billion) due to exchange-rate effects
■ Unit sales of 3.05 million (1999: 3.23 million)
■ Intense competition and high start-up costs for new models
■ Various new models introduced
amounts in millions
Operating Profit
Operating Profit Adjusted
00
US $
470
499
00
€
501
531
99
€
5,051
5,190
Revenues
64,188
68,372
64,085
Investments in Property,
Plant and Equipment
R & D
Production (Units)
Sales (Units)
Employees (Dec. 31)
5,951
2,306
6,339
2,456
5,224
2,000
2,963,822 3,178,566
3,045,233 3,229,270
121,027
124,837
3030 CHRYSLER GROUP
ATTRACTIVE NEW PRODUCTS. Chrysler Group
offers segment-defining passenger cars,
minivans, sport-utility vehicles and light trucks
through its Chrysler, Plymouth, Jeep® and Dodge
brands. The business’s strongest presence is in
North America. In 2000, Chrysler Group’s market
share in the United States and Canada was 14.4%.
While 2000 was a difficult year for Chrysler
Group, new products like the Chrysler PT Cruiser
enjoyed a particularly positive response. The new
minivan also received excellent reviews from the
trade press. Other exciting and innovative
products such as the new Jeep Liberty and the
Dodge Ram will follow in 2001.
INTENSE COMPETITION IN NORTH AMERICA. Due
to the combination of positive economic
conditions and lower prices through higher
incentives, industry unit sales of cars and light
trucks in North America increased in 2000. At
the same time, numerous new models and high
production capacity substantially increased
competitive pressure. Nearly all manufacturers
chose to increase already substantial incentives
to induce customers to purchase new cars. The
market segments of minivans, sport-utility
vehicles and pickups, all particularly important
for Chrysler Group, were affected by this
development.
UNIT SALES OF 3.0 MILLION. Because of the
competitive market situation in the US and model
changes for many important products, Chrysler
Group’s unit sales of 3.05 million vehicles did not
match the previous year’s level (3.2 million
vehicles). Whereas sales decreased by 6% to
2,858,500 vehicles in North America, sales in
other markets were up 5% to 186,700 units. Aided
by the strong dollar, Chrysler Group achieved
revenues of €68.4 billion in 2000, representing
an increase of 7% over 1999. A total of 94% of
its business volume was generated in North
America, 3% in the European Union, and 3% in
other markets. Measured in US dollars, Chrysler
Group’s revenues fell by 8%. Operating profit
decreased to €0.5 billion (1999: €5.1 billion).
Chrysler Group’s situation deteriorated in the
second half of the year, when it reported an
operating loss of €2.0 billion. The main reasons
for this development were, as well as the generally
tough competition in the US market, substantial
increases in price incentives, particularly on
older models, declining volumes and the costs
associated with new products.
The 2002 Jeep® Liberty -
delivering a unique combination
of ruggedness, capability and
superior on-road refinement that
sets this all-new vehicle
apart from the pack in true Jeep
tradition.
CHRYSLER GROUP 31
A NEW DIRECTION FOR CHRYSLER. In 2001, the
Chrysler Group is undergoing a comprehensive
turnaround program that will address all aspects
of the company. The wide-ranging program has
six areas of focus: material management, plant
management, fixed-cost management, restruc-
turing operations, revenue management and
product strategy. The first element of the
turnaround plan was a 5% reduction of material
costs for vehicles and general services, effective
January 1, 2001, plus a further 10% reduction to
be identified by the end of 2002. In addition, the
Chrysler Group will be closing or idling six
manufacturing facilities through 2002, while it
reduces its workforce by approximately 20%
(26,000 employees) over the next three years,
with 75% of that target to be achieved by the end
of 2001. Key to the success of the turnaround
plan is teamwork with all of our partners –
employees, unions, dealers and suppliers.
PT CRUISER STRENGTHENS CHRYSLER BRAND.
No vehicle captured more attention in the North
American market in 2000 than the Chrysler PT
Cruiser, the North American Car of the Year. The
highly individual, segment-busting vehicle
contributed 141,200 sales to a strong year for the
Chrysler brand, which totaled 694,200 units in
2000. Other product innovations also contributed
to the Chrysler brand’s success. With new
features and improved engines, the new Town &
Country and Voyager minivans, which have been
available since September 2000, are set to main-
tain their longtime leadership in the minivan
segment. The Chrysler Sebring family of coupes,
sedans and convertibles was redesigned for 2001
with added power and even more elegant designs.
Since its introduction, more than 248,400
Sebring Convertibles have been sold, making it
North America’s best-selling convertible. These
new models, along with the recently redesigned
300M, LHS and Concorde, provide Chrysler with
a fresh product line that covers the heart of the
volume-leading vehicle segments.
NEW MODEL BUILDS ON JEEP® GLOBAL HERITAGE.
Marking its 60th year in 2001, Jeep is expanding
its lineup with the addition of the Liberty, a
distinctive new sport-utility vehicle combining
the legendary Jeep off-highway capability with
superior on-road ride and handling. The Liberty
will be available in mid-2001 and will ideally
complement the brand’s other products. The
Grand Cherokee, the flagship of the brand, which
combines four-wheel-drive capability with the
comfort, technology and safety usually associated
with luxury sedans, once again captured the
coveted 4-Wheel & Off-Road Magazine’s 4x4 of
the Year award. Jeep achieved unit sales of
607,500 in 2000 (1999: 680,700).
THE DODGE DIFFERENCE. Two new products
unveiled in early 2001 underscore the Dodge
brand’s reputation for offering bold, powerful and
capable vehicles. The debut of the all-new 2003
Viper at the North American International Auto
Show in Detroit demonstrated that the brand is
raising the bar for American high-performance
sports cars. The Ram pickup has long been
known for its excellent design, roominess and
engine power. The completely new Ram for the
2002 model year builds on these strengths, while
offering new engines, chassis, suspension and
brakes. In the compact pickup segment, the
Dodge Dakota continues to gain market share and
set sales records. For the fourth year in a row, the
The Dodge Ram provides an
optimal combination of
durability, reliability, comfort,
convenience and safety
features, which make it equally
capable for commercial and
personal use.
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CHRYSLER GROUP
The Dodge Viper has
always been more than
just a car. With its heart-
pounding 500 horsepower
V-10 engine and bolder-
than-bold look, Viper is
truly in a class of its own.
Here a look at the 2003
model.
CHRYSLER GROUP 33
Dakota led its segment in J. D. Power’s Automo-
tive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL)
study. In 2000, the Dodge brand sold 1,695,400
vehicles (1999: 1,810,900).
CONCEPTS FOR THE FUTURE. A preview of the
future of Chrysler Group brands is offered by the
concept vehicles introduced at auto shows in
early 2001. These include the powerful Chrysler
Crossfire coupe; the bold, high-performance
Dodge Super 8 sedan; the hybrid-powered Dodge
PowerBox sport-utility; and the Jeep® Willys off-
roader, which celebrates the brand’s heritage
while respecting environmental concerns. These
concept cars demonstrate why Chrysler Group is
the leader in automotive design. Their photo-
graphs can be seen at www.daimlerchrysler.com.
MANUFACTURING SYNERGIES. From wiring
harnesses to sprinkler systems, from virtual
manufacturing to laser welding, improvement
opportunities are multiplying. For example, by
installing a flexible conveyor system, previously
used only by Mercedes-Benz, at its Sterling
Heights, Michigan, assembly plant, Chrysler
Group is able to build its new Sebring Convertible
and its Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus sedans
on one line. We announced an investment of US
$455 million in the Indiana Transmission Plant to
produce a Mercedes-Benz-developed rear-wheel-
drive transmission for use in future Chrysler,
Jeep® and Dodge products. Overall, we expect
flexible manufacturing efforts to facilitate
savings of hundreds of millions of US $ in
product launches through 2004.
OPPORTUNITIES IN E-COMMERCE. Advances in
Chrysler Group product development are being
driven by the Internet. Fast Car, a ground-
breaking Internet-based program, enables major
advances in communication, speed and quality by
interconnecting the design, engineering, manu-
facturing, quality, finance, procurement and
supply, and sales operations on a real-time basis.
Chrysler Group is also utilizing the Internet to
benefit its employees. In 2001, Dashboard Any-
where will allow employees to access the next
generation of Chrysler Group’s intranet from their
homes. Five Star Market Centers allow Chrysler
Group dealers to purchase products and
commodities via the Web at Group volume prices.
Unit Sales 2000*)
Total
of which: Passenger Cars
Trucks
Minivans
SUVs (incl. PT Cruiser)
USA
Canada
Mexico
Rest of the World
*) Shipments
(including leased vehicles).
1,000
Units
3,045
819
708
589
929
2,470
267
121
187
00 : 99
in %
(6)
(10)
(5)
(14)
3
(8)
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■ Operating profit adjusted increased to €1.2 billion
(1999: €1.1 billion)
■ Revenues of €28.8 billion above previous year’s level
■ Unit sales declined slightly to 548,955 vehicles
(1999: 554,929) due to weak market in North America
■ Acquisition of Western Star and Detroit Diesel
amounts in millions
Operating Profit
Operating Profit Adjusted
Revenues
Mercedes-Benz Trucks
Mercedes-Benz Vans
Mercedes-Benz /Setra
00
US $
1,042
1,081
00
€
1,110
1,151
99
€
1,067
1,067
27,054
28,818
26,695
7,501
5,828
7,990
6,208
7,414
5,421
Buses
2,929
3,121
2,593
Freightliner, Sterling,
Thomas Built Buses
9,422
10,036
10,448
Powertrain
3,981
4,240
3,561
Investments in Property,
Plant and Equipment
R & D
Production (Units)
Sales (Units)
Employees (Dec. 31)
1,024
1,091
861
917
770
827
552,471
555,418
548,955
554,929
94,999
90,082
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WORLD LEADER IN COMMERCIAL VEHICLES. The
Commercial Vehicles division, which includes the
brands, Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner, Sterling,
Western Star, Setra, Thomas Built Buses, Orion and
American LaFrance, is the world’s leading manu-
facturer of commercial vehicles, as well as being
one of the largest manufacturers of diesel engines
for commercial vehicles. Our global production
and development network is located primarily in
Europe and North and South America.
LOWER DEMAND IN NORTH AMERICA. While
growth in the Western European commercial
vehicle market generally remained positive in the
year under review despite a slight weakening in the
German market, the demand for heavy and
medium-sized trucks declined significantly in North
America. On the other hand, markets in Brazil,
Turkey, Eastern Europe and most Southeast Asian
countries improved.
OPERATING PROFIT INCREASED. In spite of the
challenging market situation in North America,
revenues of €28.8 billion exceeded the high level
of the previous year. We achieved further growth
in South America (+28% to €1.7 billion) and in
Western Europe (+7% to €14.0 billion), while our
revenues in the US declined by 4% to €8.8 billion.
In the other markets revenues rose by 41% to
€4.3 billion. Worldwide, we sold 549,000 trucks,
vans and buses in the year 2000 (1999: 554,900),
not quite reaching the exceptionally high level of
the previous year. Despite the distinct decline in
North America, the division’s overall operating
profit increased slightly due to the positive
results in Europe and South America.
With the brands, Freightliner,
Sterling and Western Star,
DaimlerChrysler has an
excellent position in North
America and is market leader
for heavy trucks.
MERCEDES-BENZ TRUCKS REMAIN VERY
SUCCESSFUL. The Mercedes-Benz Trucks business
unit offers trucks over 6 metric tons for long-
distance and local delivery applications. Its most
important markets are Western Europe, Turkey
and South America. In the year under review,
worldwide unit sales increased by 6% to 121,100.
In Western Europe we sold 77,700 vehicles
(1999: 79,400), attaining a market share of 22.1%
(1999: 24.1%), and therefore maintained the
position of the leading brand over 6 metric tons.
At 5,400 units, sales in Turkey more than doubled
the previous year’s figure, and the 26,300 trucks
sold in South America represented an increase of
20%. We are the market leader in Brazil and
Argentina, where we have market shares of 37%
(1999: 36%) and 35% (1999: 36%), respectively.
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES 35
This also affected DaimlerChrysler’s North Ameri-
can brands, sales of which declined to 151,100
units (1999: 191,800). However, our leading mar-
ket position in the US remained unchallenged.
For Class 8 vehicles, our market share reached
36.1% (1999: 37.3%), and in Class 6/7 (from 8.8 to
15 tons), it was 24.4% (1999: 23.1%).
The Sprinter van, which has been very successful
in Europe, will be introduced under the Freightliner
brand name in the US in the first half of 2001.
This will enable us to expand into yet another
market segment.
MARKET POSITION EXTENDED WITH WESTERN
STAR. To extend our position in the North
American heavy-truck market even further, we
acquired the Canadian premium manufacturer,
Western Star. In the future, the Sterling and
Western Star brands will be offered together all
over North America through a single dealership
All of our activities in the
components business will
in future be concentrated
in the new DaimlerChrysler
Powersystems business
unit.
MERCEDES-BENZ VANS LEAD IN WESTERN EU-
ROPE. We sold 240,000 vans worldwide in 2000
(1999: 221,000). The most important markets
were Germany, with 70,600 vehicles (+2%), and
the other Western European countries (126,500;
+5%). Mercedes-Benz was able to maintain its
leading position in Western Europe in the 2 to 6
tons category with a market share of 18.5% (1999:
18.8%). Despite the difficult market situation in
Argentina, our sales in South America reached
the previous year’s level of 12,000 vans.
STRONG GROWTH AT MERCEDES-BENZ AND
SETRA BUSES. In the year 2000, DaimlerChrysler
sold 27,500 complete buses and bus chassis (1999:
23,000) of the Mercedes-Benz and Setra brands
worldwide. In both Western Europe (+4% to 6,800
units) and South America (+15% to 11,900 units),
we were able to significantly increase bus sales
and maintain our leading market position. Our
market share reached 26.2% in Western Europe
(1999: 25.0%), 59% in Brazil (1999: 67%) and
68% in Argentina (1999: 70%).
NEW MODELS INTRODUCED AT THE IAA. At the
International Auto Show for Commercial Vehicles
(IAA) in Frankfurt, DaimlerChrysler introduced the
new Unimog module carrier U500, the heavy-duty
Actros SLT, the Medio minibus and the OC500
bus chassis. The “Alu Sprinter” prototype demon-
strated a new concept for the delivery vehicle of
the future. At the spring auto show RAI in
Amsterdam we presented the face-lifted Sprinter.
SERVICES OFFENSIVE. For many years now, we
have offered customers in Europe a compre-
hensive service package in the form of Mercedes-
Benz CharterWay. We also introduced a broad
spectrum of additional services during the year
under review. The telematics-based Internet
service, FleetBoard, gives our customers the
ability to optimize fleet management through an
Internet platform. The MercedesService Card for
van and trucks, and the OMNIPlus Service Card
for buses are the first full-service cards that fully
meet the requirements of the shipping and
transport business. And our “Actros OnRoad
Service” for trucks registered in Germany is
unique in the industry: customers are provided
with a replacement vehicle free of charge if the
Mercedes-Benz service center needs more than
eight hours to make the necessary repairs.
FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, THOMAS BUILT BUSES
EXPERIENCE DIFFICULT ENVIRONMENT. In the
US, the market for Class 8 trucks (15 metric tons
and up) fell by 19% to 211,500 vehicles in 2000.
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In the 7.5-28 t segment,
the Atego family offers an
extremely varied family
of vehicles for the most
demanding transport
applications.
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network. Western Star also includes the bus
brand, Orion, which complements our range of
bus products in North America.
COMPETITIVE POSITION STRENGHTHENED BY
COMPONENT STRATEGY. The Commercial
Vehicles division’s global component strategy
aims to concentrate expertise, to create new
growth opportunities and to improve efficiency in
the development, production and marketing of
components.
DETROIT DIESEL STRENGTHENS ENGINE BUSI-
NESS. The acquisition of Detroit Diesel Corpora-
tion (DDC) in the US, one of the world’s leading
manufacturers of heavy-duty diesel engines for
on-highway applications, is of central strategic
importance for our commercial vehicles business.
More stringent emission laws worldwide, shorter
product cycles and increasing development costs
are transforming the engine business into a
crucial factor in reducing costs and achieving
success. With DDC we will significantly increase
the number of diesel engines we produce and
thereby achieve cost reductions. In the future,
the Powertrain business unit, MTU/Diesel
Engines and DDC will be gathered together under
the roof of the Commercial Vehicles division. All
our activities in the components business will be
concentrated in the new DaimlerChrysler
Powersystems business unit. This will include
engines of the Mercedes-Benz, DDC and MTU
brands, as well as the product areas for trans-
missions, axles and steering units, and coopera-
tions and alliances in this field. In addition, in
November 2000 we announced a planned alliance
in the engines business with Caterpillar covering
mid-sized diesel engines, fuel systems and other
powertrain components.
JOINT VENTURE WITH HYUNDAI. As a result of
DaimlerChrysler’s investment in the Korean
Hyundai Motor Company, a 50:50 joint venture is
being negotiated for the development, production
and marketing of commercial vehicles. The joint
venture will be an important step toward
expanding our position in South Korea and
throughout Asia.
Unit Sales 2000*)
World
of which: Vans
(incl. V-Class)
Trucks
Buses
Unimogs
Europe
of which: Germany
Western Europe
(excl. Germany)
of which: France
UK
Italy
North America
of which: USA
South America
of which: Brazil
Asia/Australia
*) Wholesale (incl. leased vehicles).
1,000
Units
549
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in %
(1)
249
249
49
2
300
113
168
34
28
21
154
132
51
37
25
+10
(12)
+10
(5)
+5
(1)
+5
+13
(3)
+3
(20)
(23)
+14
+23
+65
Focus on
Financial Services
NEW GROWTH POTENTIAL. Primarily as a result of
sales-incentive programs for Chrysler, Dodge and
Jeep vehicles, new business in North America
increased significantly to €40.2 billion (1999:
€35.6 billion). DaimlerChrysler Services was also
able to sharply increase its European contract
volume to €18.6 billion, thereby setting a new
record and further strengthening its market
position. The planned DaimlerChrysler Bank will
enable us to offer our customers even more
financial services in the future.
BOOMING CAR FLEET MANAGEMENT. Car Fleet
Management experienced increased demand for
integrated, brand-independent fleet solutions,
such as in South Africa, where we took over fleet
management for the telephone company, Telkom.
Car Fleet Management continued to pursue its
growth strategy of expansion through the
acquisition of companies in Great Britain and
Poland and the establishment of new locations in
numerous markets. Europe’s leading multi-brand
car fleet operator is now active in nine countries.
Worldwide we manage 148,000 service contracts
and a total fleet of 67,000 vehicles.
CAPITAL SERVICES WITH A NEW FOCUS. For
Capital Services the financial year was marked by
a strategic refocus on areas of business with
long-term profitability. Its managed portfolio rose
58% to €11.8 billion in 2000. In the segment of
Aircraft Leasing, the acquisition of Ireland’s
AerFi Group has made debis AirFinance the
world’s third-biggest provider of operating leases
for large commercial aircraft.
SERVICES ALONG THE AUTOMOTIVE VALUE CHAIN.
In the 2000 financial year, DaimlerChrysler Ser-
vices AG restructured its range of services. With
the divestiture of debitel and Deutsche Telekom’s
acquisition of 50.1% of debis IT Services, the
company will now concentrate on financial
services and other services along the automotive
value chain. With the decision to convert
Mercedes-Benz Finanz GmbH into Daimler-
Chrysler Bank, another important step was taken
to expand the division’s financial services. As
part of this new focus, we have also changed the
company’s name from debis AG to Daimler-
Chrysler Services AG.
STRONG GROWTH IN REVENUES, NEW BUSINESS
AND CONTRACT VOLUME. Revenues continued to
grow strongly in 2000, increasing from €12.9
billion to €17.5 billion. Adjusted for the effect of
the consolidation of debis Systemhaus only
through September 30, 2000, there was a 51%
increase in revenues. Managed contract volume
rose 27% to a new record of €126.3 billion. New
business also increased sharply (€56.8 billion;
+12%).
EARNINGS MARKED BY ONE-TIME EFFECTS. At
€2.5 billion, unadjusted operating profit was
above last year’s level. Adjusted for one-time
effects, however, it totaled €0.6 billion, less than
last year’s figure of €1.0 billion. Particularly in
the second half of the year, rising refinancing
costs and more intense competition in financial
services led to growing pressure on margins and
a significant decline in earnings in the US. The
one-time effects were caused, on the one hand, by
a gain of €2.3 billion from the disposition of a
controlling interest in debis Systemhaus. On the
other hand, due to falling used-car prices –
especially in the US - we had to write down the
carrying values of our leased vehicles by €0.5
billion. Special measures have now been taken to
limit risks. These measures include more
balanced penetration rates for each model in
North America, extensive marketing measures
to promote used-vehicle sales, and greater
use of leading-edge systems for keeping track
of residual-value trends in a timely manner.
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■ Pressure on margins dampened earnings
■ New business and contract volume at high levels
■ New name: DaimlerChrysler Services
amounts in millions
Operating Profit
00
US $
00
€
2,307
2,457
Operating Profit Adjusted
602
641
99
€
2,039
1,026
Revenues
Investments in Property,
Plant and Equipment
Contract Volume
Employees (Dec. 31)
16,453
17,526
12,932
265
282
324
118,584
126,314
99,223
9,589
26,240
Tailor-made solutions through
intensive consultation:
Car Fleet Management offers
multi-brand fleet management
services and is present in all of
Europe’s key markets.
SERVICES 39
DaimlerChrysler Aerospace AG (Dasa),
Aerospatiale Matra S.A., and Construcciones
Aeronauticas S.A. (CASA) merged to form the
European Aeronautic Defence and Space Compa-
ny (EADS), the largest aerospace company in
Europe and the third-largest in the world.
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Following the IPO in Frankfurt, Paris and Madrid,
DaimlerChrysler became the largest EADS
shareholder with an equity interest of approxi-
mately 33%. In May 2000, Dasa combined its
space-systems activities with those of the Anglo-
French joint venture, Matra Marconi Space, to
form Astrium, the largest European space-
systems company, in which EADS controls a 75%
stake.
As a result of these changes in ownership, since
July 1, 2000, Dasa has no longer been included in
DaimlerChrysler’s consolidated financial
statements. Instead, EADS is included at equity,
in proportion to the stake held in EADS by
DaimlerChrysler. Those activities of Dasa that are
not integrated into EADS, primarily the Aero
Engines business unit, will continue to be fully
consolidated by DaimlerChrysler.
CONSOLIDATION EFFECTS INFLUENCE REVENUES
AND OPERATING PROFIT. Due to the consolidation
effects described above, revenues at the Aerospace
division are only €5.4 billion in 2000 compared to
€9.2 billion in 1999. However, revenues adjusted
for these effects rose 4%. Operating profit, on the
other hand, rose sharply to €3.8 billion (1999:
€0.7 billion). Included in this figure are one-time
effects from the exchange of a controlling interest
in Dasa for shares of EADS, which totaled €3.3
billion. When adjusted for these one-time effects
and the above-mentioned consolidation effects,
operating profit decreased to €0.5 billion (1999:
€0.7 billion).
EADS: POSITIVE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT. EADS
developed positively in its first business year. On
a pro-forma basis, revenues rose from €22.6
billion to €24.2 billion over the previous year.
This was due to an increase in deliveries of Air-
bus aircraft (+6%) and benefits resulting from the
strong dollar, which continued to appreciate
against the euro. Incoming orders increased 51%
to €49 billion. The high number of orders in the
Airbus program, space systems and helicopters
(NH90) were the key factors at EADS. Orders at
Airbus, for example, reached a record level of
1,626 aircraft.
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A merger integration team was launched to
secure the integration and success of EADS in the
future. Meanwhile, more than 600 projects are
under review, which will not only foster
integration but also create substantial additional
value.
MILESTONES FOR FUTURE EADS GROWTH. On
June 23, 2000, the Airbus consortium agreed to
convert itself into a corporation known as the Air-
bus Integrated Company (AIC). The conversion
process will be completed by the establishment of
AIC in spring 2001. EADS owns 80% of AIC, with
the remaining 20% being held by the British
company, BAE Systems. In addition, on December
19, 2000, Airbus decided to launch the A380
megaliner (formerly known as the A3XX). By the
end of 2000, Airbus had received firm purchase
options for 50 aircraft, thus confirming Airbus’s
positive market assessment for this product.
PROFITABLE GROWTH CONTINUES AT MTU AERO
ENGINES. Together with its partners, the MTU
Aero Engines business unit develops and
produces engines for military and civil
applications. It also performs servicing and
maintenance on these engines. MTU Aero
Engines operates at 10 locations worldwide.
Significant growth in civil engines and the
expansion of the unit’s maintenance business led
to a 21% increase in revenues to €2.1 billion.
Incoming orders rose 56% to €2.4 billion as a
result of the first series production orders for the
Tiger military helicopter, considerably stronger
demand for engines for the A320 series (V2500)
and the growing maintenance business.
In order to ensure that this growth is maintained
in the future, the business unit continued its
expansion strategy in the maintenance sector in
2000 by establishing MTU Maintenance do Brasil
and MTU Maintenance Zhuhai. The latter is
a joint venture between China Southern Airlines
and MTU Aero Engines. In addition, MTU
is establishing a development center in the US.
Further milestones in the growth strategy are the
planned participation on the GP7000 engine for
the A380 and on the TP400 engine for the A400M
military transporter.
amounts in millions
Operating Profit
00
US $
00
€
3,524
3,754
Operating Profit Adjusted
423
451
99
€
730
730
Revenues
Investments in Property,
Plant and Equipment
R & D
Employees (Dec. 31)
5,057
5,387
9,191
215
992
229
1,057
7,162
336
2,005
46,107
Creation of EADS
■ Successful stock market launch of EADS
■ Revenues up 4% after adjustment for consolidation effects
■ Operating profit influenced by one-time effect
■ Decision to build the A380
The A380, shown here in a
wind-tunnel test, will be the
biggest commercial
aircraft ever produced in
the world, with a capacity
of up to 555 seats or
150 tons.
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RAIL SYSTEMS TO BE SOLD TO BOMBARDIER. In
line with its focus on the automotive business
and associated services, DaimlerChrysler will sell
its Rail Systems business unit, Adtranz, to
Bombardier, a Canadian-based international
aeronautics and rail technology company. We
expect the transaction to be completed in the first
half of 2001, pending approval by EU antitrust
authorities. Restructuring measures at Adtranz
continued during 2000. As had been forcast, in
the year 2000 the company showed a positive
operating result. Activities which are not part of
its core business, such as rail freight cars, train
control systems, fixed installations, freight
bogies and wheel sets, will be sold off before
Adtranz is taken over by Bombardier.
In 2000, Adtranz was able to increase revenues
by 9% to €3.9 billion. Incoming orders were up
24% to €4.1 billion. Important contracts were
negotiated for regional and intercity trains in the
UK, Israel, Sweden, Portugal and Germany. In
addition, the first contracts to supply Adtranz’s
new regional train, Itino, were signed in Sweden.
In the locomotive sector, Adtranz and DB Cargo
presented the new dual-frequency locomotives.
Adtranz expanded its market leadership in the
subway sector in China with an order for an addi-
tional 156 metro cars for the city of Guangzhou.
Adtranz also received tram orders from numerous
German cities as well as from Finland, the UK and
Switzerland. The first vehicles from the new,
modern tram family, Incentro, were delivered
and began operation in Nantes, France. In the
rapidly growing service sector, Adtranz was able to
strengthen its leading position by acquiring new
customers and obtaining numerous orders. It also
moved forward with the establishment of an inter-
national service network. For example, Adtranz
was awarded the contract to service the “Sky
Line” automatic airport shuttles at Frankfurt
International Airport for the next nine years.
AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS: DYNAMIC GROWTH.
In 2000, revenues at the Automotive Electronics
business unit (TEMIC) rose 20% to €1.1 billion.
Incoming orders also increased to €1.2 billion
(+13%). TEMIC thus strengthened its position as
a leading supplier of electronics for powertrains
and systems for safety and driving comfort.
TEMIC’s range of products includes electronics
for powertrains and chassis, occupant comfort,
occupant safety systems, electronic brake
technology (ABS), sensor systems, automotive
electric motors, and intelligent, radar-based
distance-control systems.
In the year under review, TEMIC developed many
innovative products for use in future vehicle
generations. For example, TEMIC developed an
electronic parking brake that will replace the
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amounts in millions
Rail Systems
Revenues
Incoming Orders
Employees (Dec. 31)
Automotive Electronics
Revenues
Incoming Orders
Employees (Dec. 31)
MTU/Diesel Engines
Revenues
Incoming Orders
Employees (Dec. 31)
00
US $
00
€
99
€
3,661
3,891
3,900
4,145
3,562
3,331
19,918
23,239
1,002
1,110
971
1,124
1,067
1,182
5,845
1,034
1,197
6,028
890
1,046
5,173
959
1,015
5,885
MTU also continued the product offensive it had
begun for the 2000 and 4000 production series.
The new 8000 series was introduced at the Ship-
building, Machinery and Marine Technology
Trade Fair (SMM) in Hamburg in September,
thereby expanding MTU’s product portfolio into
the upper range. The engine, which has been
designed so that it can be used equally well in
ships, distributed power systems and
locomotives, sets new standards for economy and
environmental compatibility. MTU’s L’Orange
subsidiary once again demonstrated its
technological expertise with the development of
efficient injection systems for diesel engines as
well as the innovative common rail system. Ear-
nings by MTU/Diesel Engines continued their
positive trend.
manually-operated handbrake currently used. In
the field of direct-injection diesel engines, sys-
tems were developed that will further reduce fuel
consumption and pollutant emissions. In the area
of vehicle occupant safety, the PreCrash-Sensorik
electronic system, which provides maximum oc-
cupant protection, was launched. In the field of
electronic brake technology (ABS), TEMIC deliv-
ered its 30 millionth ABS regulator in October
2000. TEMIC is currently offering a new genera-
tion of ABS in which all functions – from the anti-
lock braking system and acceleration (anti-squat)
control all the way to the electronic stability pro-
gram (ESP) – are integrated in a single housing.
We believe TEMIC will continue to grow as a re-
sult of the increasing number of electronic compo-
nents in motor vehicles. Taking into account the
unfavorable US dollar exchange rate - TEMIC
makes a large proportion of its purchases in the
US - its earnings were satisfactory.
MTU/DIESEL ENGINES: PRODUCT OFFENSIVE. The
MTU/Diesel Engines business unit increased rev-
enues in 2000 by 8% to €1.0 billion, thus growing
faster than the market as a whole. MTU posted
revenue increases primarily in commercial appli-
cations for ships and in distributed power sys-
tems. Strong demand in the Asian region, coupled
with the US dollar’s appreciation against the euro
(which improved MTU’s position in comparison to
its American competitors), led to a 29% increase
in revenues in Asia.
In 2000, the business unit continued to
successfully draw upon its experience as a systems
provider in the market for rail vehicles. For
example, MTU’s “Powerpack” drive module, a
complete drive unit for modern diesel-engine rail
cars, was successfully launched. Interest in the
module is growing, particularly in East and
Southeast Asia.
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Entering New Segments
and Growth Markets
EXPANSION OF STRATEGIC POSITION IN ASIA.
In order to further strengthen DaimlerChrysler’s
global market position in terms of product range
and geographic coverage, and in particular to
provide better access to the fast-growing markets
in Asia, DaimlerChrysler acquired a stake of
approximately 34% in Mitsubishi Motors
Corporation (MMC) in October 2000 by means of
a capital increase. We also purchased 9% of the
stock of the Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) in
September 2000.
These moves are part of our strategy to build a
portfolio:
■ That includes strong regional brands known
throughout the world, and which have growth
potential;
■ That today already covers nearly all market
segments for passenger cars and commercial
vehicles with its existing products;
■ That gives us additional expertise in the micro-
car segment;
■ That will ensure that DaimlerChrysler is less
susceptible to cyclical, regional and segmental
demand fluctuations through a well-balanced
global presence;
In order to implement our strategy as quickly as
possible, we are already working with our
partners on the sharing of segment-specific
platforms and components. We will reduce the
number of axle, transmission and engine variants
and have initiated programs to combine
purchasing and production volumes, in order to
achieve substantially greater efficiency and
significantly cut costs within our operative
business.
THE ALLIANCE WITH MITSUBISHI MOTORS
CORPORATION. Following the announcement in
March 2000 of our intention to acquire a stake in
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, we conducted
further negotiations with our partner that
culminated in the following agreements in
September 2000:
■ The purchase price for the 34% holding in
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation would be €2.4
billion (including the purchase of a convertible
bond).
■ DaimlerChrysler would name four members
(one non-executive board member and three
executive board members) to the 11-member
board of directors of MMC, including the
position of chief operating officer.
■ That facilitates the sharing of technologies and
■ DaimlerChrysler would provide the
investments;
■ That enables us to use common components in
models with large volumes;
■ That makes it possible for all partners to
combine their purchasing and production
volumes.
independently operating MMC management with
additional personnel support.
■ After a period of three years, DaimlerChrysler
would be entitled to increase its stake in MMC
without limitation.
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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
amounts in millions
1st half
00/01
Yen
1st half
99/00
Yen
99/00
99/00
Yen
€2)
Operating Income (Loss)1)
(23,222)
(1,583)
22,473
Net Income (Loss)1)
(75,629)
(38,534)
(23,331)
Capital Expenditures1)
25,800
24,400
50,600
210
(218)
473
Revenues1)
Unit Sales
1,542,513 1,565,505 3,334,974
31,191
675,000
676,000 1,498,000 1,498,000
1) According to Japanese
GAAP
2) Amounts are unaudited
and have been conver-
ted into € solely for the
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Cooperation with MMC covers the design,
development, production and sale of passenger
cars and light trucks. One of the main areas of
collaboration is the joint development and
production of a small car for the European
market. This project will be conducted by the
Netherlands Car B.V. Nedcar company, a 50:50
joint venture.
MEASURES TO IMPROVE PROFITABILITY. In order
to improve the company’s business situation, in
February 2001 the board of Mitsubishi Motors
Corporation presented a new restructuring plan
to ensure and significantly accelerate the return
to profitability of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
and to achieve a sustained improvement in the
company’s financial strength.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTS AT MMC. Mitsubishi
Motors, Japan’s fourth-largest automaker, designs
and produces small cars, full-size passenger cars,
SUVs, light and heavy trucks and buses. In
financial year 1999/2000, MMC manufactured
approximately 1.6 million vehicles (1998/99: 1.7
million), of which some 40% were manufactured
outside of Japan – in America, Europe, Asia and
Oceania. During this period, MMC sold 1,498,000
units (1998/99: 1,625,000). Of these, 577,000
units were sold in Japan, 283,000 in Europe and
261,000 in North America. As a result, revenues
totaled 3,335 billion yen in 1999/2000 (€31.2
billion). Operating income in 1999/2000 totaled
22.5 billion yen (€210 million), while net income
at -23.3 billion yen (- €218 million) was negative.
In the first half of the 2000/01 financial year,
sales of 675,000 units were at roughly the same
level as the previous year (676,000 units). This
was due to positive developments in North
America and the ASEAN countries. However,
revenues of 1,543 billion yen (€14.4 billion) were
slightly down on the previous year’s level (1,566
billion yen). Operating loss in the first half of
2000/01 was 23.2 billion yen (€217 million),
significantly worse than the loss in the first half
of 1999/2000 (1.6 billion yen). A net loss of 75.6
billion yen (€707 million) was strongly impacted
by one-time effects in connection with recalls. The
ordinary loss (income before one-time effects and
taxes) was 29.5 billion yen (€276 million) for the
first half of the year, compared to a loss of 27.2
billion yen for the respective period in 1999/
2000.
THE HOLDING IN HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY. In
September 2000, DaimlerChrysler acquired a 9%
stake in Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) for a
purchase price of approximately €450 million.
Among other things, cooperation with the
Hyundai Motor Company may involve a 50:50
joint venture in South Korea to develop, produce
and market commercial vehicles.
Hyundai Motor Company is one of the youngest
companies in the automotive industry. It develops
and manufactures passenger cars, SUVs, vans,
light and heavy-duty commercial vehicles and
buses. In addition, Hyundai Motor Company
controls approximately 30% of the automaker, Kia
Motors Corp. Hyundai Motor sold 1.3 million
vehicles in 1999, generating revenues of 14,245
billion won (€12.1 billion2) and net income of 414
billion won (€352 million) according to Korean
GAAP.
POSITIVE TREND CONTINUES AT HYUNDAI. The
positive developments of 1999, when Hyundai
returned to profitability, continued in 2000. In the
first six months ending June 30, 2000, Hyundai
sold 722,000 vehicles (1999: 555,000) and
increased revenues from 6,055 billion won in the
first half of 1999 to 8,471 billion won (€7.2
billion). Operating income in the first half of 2000
increased to 608 billion won (€517 million)
compared to 340 billion won for the first six
months of 1999, while net income was up from
110 billion won in the first half of 1999 to 310
billion won (€263 million) in first half 2000.
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Making DaimlerChrysler
the first networked automotive company
across its entire value chain
DaimlerChrysler recognized early on that
e-business would bring about a massive change
in the business environment requiring three
kinds of action:
■ To broaden our horizon and accept
e-business as a real business platform;
■ To analyze our activities against the back-
drop of new challenges;
■ To ensure rapid implementation.
In the spring of 2000, we subjected all business
units and core functions to an intensive analy-
sis. The objective was to find out what opportu-
nities and challenges e-business presents.
This “eSBD” (e-business Strategic Business
Dialog) identified many measures
DaimlerChrysler must undertake to occupy a
leading position in a networked economy over
the long term. An initial e-action plan was
developed for each business unit. This became
the starting point for all plans the company has
since developed or expanded.
THE DCXNET MISSION. The Internet has influ-
enced all processes in the automotive industry -
from suppliers, through product development,
procurement, logistics, production, sales and
customers.
DaimlerChrysler recognizes the Internet as a
unique opportunity for enhancing its competi-
tive ability internationally.
Only those companies which realize and utilize
the tremendous competitive advantages
of e-business will win a leading position in the
networked economy. For this reason, the Board
of Management has given top priority to
e-business.
Our mission is to make DaimlerChrysler the first
automotive company to be completely net-
worked throughout its entire value chain. To this
end we have consolidated all e-business efforts
within the DCXNET Initiative, the nucleus of
which is the DCXNET Holding company.
DCXNET COMPONENTS
The main goal of the DCXNET Initiative is to
fully utilize the opportunities of the Internet
along the value chain and to support and mas-
sively expand our current activities.
The DCXNET Initiative consists of four elements:
1. B2C – CUSTOMER CONNECT – NETWORKING
THE CUSTOMER
Network the customer base:
■ Attract customers on the Net
■ Get interactive
■ Enhance the buying experience
■ Extend the customer relationship
■ Extend the value chain
by using the Internet as a new business plat-
form.
In the B2C area DaimlerChrysler has made the
first moves to harness the Internet as a sales
channel and make better use of it to gain new
customers and boost customer loyalty.
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2. B2B – BUSINESS CONNECT – NETWORKING THE
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Network the value chain:
■ Improve speed
■ Improve efficiency
■ Improve quality
■ Reduce costs
■ Eliminate waste
every company employee can be contacted via
the Internet. At the same time, employees can
use DaimlerChrysler’s intranet to access over a
million pages of services and information in the
company's knowledge base. Services featured
include insurance plans, vehicle reservations,
travel packages and so on.
4. TELEMATICS – VEHICLE CONNECT –
by wiring all functions throughout the company.
NETWORKING OUR PRODUCTS
In a move to exploit the full potential of B2B,
DaimlerChrysler is reviewing the full range of
processes, from purchasing and development to
production and sales. This process
reengineering will optimize operations and
thereby reduce costs. B2B brings advantages
like reduced stockpiling, accelerated availability
of goods, improved planning certainty and
greater flexibility.
3. B2E/IB – WORKFORCE CONNECT/INTERNAL
BUSINESS – NETWORKING OUR EMPLOYEES
Network the workforce:
■ Enhance process efficiency
■ Reduce overheads and bureaucracy
■ Enable employees to take advantage of
e-business
■ Motivate and incentivize for e-work
by wiring the working environment.
When it comes to competitiveness, networking
within the company itself also plays a vital role.
With this in mind, DaimlerChrysler has widened
the scope of its B2E activities. Today, almost
Network the vehicle:
■ Offer a new generation of services
■ Extend the customer relationship
■ Support fleet management
■ Assist remote maintenance and logistics
■ Extend the value chain
by linking up with mobile services.
DaimlerChrysler has been setting technological
standards in the field of telematics for some
years now. In the US, more than 200,000 pas-
senger cars have already been equipped for
telematics services. When a customer buys a
new car, this service is provided free of charge
for the first year. About 94% of our customers
decide in favor of extending the service after the
end of the first year.
Our Freightliner commercial vehicles are fitted
with the telematics system, Truck Productivity
ComputerTM. This onboard computer offers the
driver various services covering all aspects of
the vehicle. The system is voice-operated in or-
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■ €7.4 billion invested in research and development in 2000
■ Approximately €17.4 billion to be spent on research and development between now
and 2003
■ Considerable progress in fuel cell technology with NECAR 5
■ Vision of accident-free driving
■ Competitive edge through innovative concepts for drive systems and chassis
LEADERSHIP IN INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY.
DaimlerChrysler believes that distinguishing itself
through innovation is an essential factor for
continued success in the market. The central
Research & Technology department is responsible
for building the technological foundations for this in
cooperation with the company’s business units.
Guaranteeing that DaimlerChrysler is a leader in
innovation is the goal of more than 2,500
researchers in the central R&D department and
over 28,000 men and women in the R&D units at
our business divisions.
To achieve our goals, we spent €7.4 billion (1999:
€7.6 billion) in 2000 (see page 15). The slight
decline is due to the fact that the R&D expendi-
tures for the activities transferred to EADS were
no longer included in the consolidated financial
statements in the second half of the year. To en-
sure that we will continue to set standards with
our products in the future, we will invest an addi-
tional €17.4 billion in research and development
between now and 2003.
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The infrared laser night-sight
system for vehicles, developed
by DaimlerChrysler engineers,
provides greater range of vision
when driving at night. This also
makes the roads safer for other
drivers and pedestrians.
DRIVE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY FOR SUSTAINABLE
MOBILITY. In 2000, DaimlerChrysler once again
reached new milestones in fuel-cell drive systems.
NECAR 5 and the Jeep Commander 2 concept car
both run on methanol that is converted into
hydrogen by an onboard reformer. In the case of
NECAR 5, we succeeded in reducing the size of
the fuel-cell system so that it could be installed in
the underbody of a Mercedes-Benz A-Class
vehicle. The car therefore provides around the
same amount of space as a conventionally
powered A-Class - an important step toward
making the vehicle practical for everyday use.
If hybrid drive systems are to appeal to customers,
the higher purchasing costs of the vehicles must be
offset not only by lower fuel consumption but also
by additional product benefits. To this end, we
introduced two prototypes during the year under
review: the “HyPer,” based on the Mercedes-Benz
A-Class, distinguishes itself through good accele-
ration and four-wheel drive capability. The Dodge
RAM provides an electrical current when it is not
moving to supply power for tools or recreational
equipment.
We have also considerably expanded our
expertise in internal combustion engines,
especially in the area of supercharging
technology. In mid-2000 we began operating a
unique new thermal-air-flow test rig. This facility
enables our researchers to develop and optimize
innovative supercharged engines by accurately
simulating normal operating conditions for the
whole system.
THE VISION OF “ACCIDENT-FREE DRIVING.”
Based on what we know already today, “thinking”
vehicles could make the vision of accident-free
driving a reality in the not too distant future. Our
researchers have already developed two new
assistance systems.
In 2000, we introduced the Lane Assistant for
commercial vehicles. This device warns the driver
of unintentional lane changes with a rumbling
sound as if he were driving over lane marker
bumps. Approximately 38% of all accidents occur
as a result of the driver becoming distracted or
falling asleep at the wheel. The Lane Assistant may
prevent many accidents of this kind.
The second system, the “electronic crumple
zone,” is an active brake system that uses radar to
determine how far a truck is from the vehicle in
front. If the driver fails to brake, the system inter-
venes automatically. 80% of rear-end collisions
between trucks and 32% of all truck accidents
on highways can be avoided with this system.
ACTIVE CHASSIS AND CRASH-OPTIMIZED
STRUCTURAL DESIGNS. Now that Active Body
Control has been brought onto the market in the
Mercedes-Benz CL, we are turning our attention to
the further development of the active chassis.
Among other things, work here is focusing on
electro-hydraulic systems that can be operated as
needed. They promise greater fuel efficiency, while
at the same time improving safety and comfort.
These components have already proved themselves
in test vehicles.
We are also working on crash-optimized structural
designs in order to improve the protection of
passengers and drivers. In addition, we are
optimizing materials and construction techniques
in terms of deformation, energy absorption and
energy diversion in crashes. The studies are being
aided by special simulation tools that will enable
rapid development of inexpensive and weight-
optimized structural designs.
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■ Sustained environmental protection agreed on as a corporate goal
■ Natural fiber project in South Africa fulfills economic, ecological and infrastructure criteria
■ “European Environmental Reporting Award” and “German Environmental Reporting Award”
for DaimlerChrysler
■ Internal Environmental Leadership Award presented for the first time (ELA)
SUSTAINABILITY. DaimlerChrysler believes that
corporate strategy and business decision-making
should be geared toward increasing the value of the
company over the long term. Sustainability is
particularly important in this context. Long-term
increases in corporate value are not possible
without sufficient acceptance from the general
population, which means taking social and
ecological factors into consideration. Therefore it
is not enough to simply monitor profitability,
social responsibility and environmental
protection across all value-added stages. We also
need to make sure that the effects of the
measures we implement – such as increased
efficiency, higher levels of staff qualification, or
reductions in emissions – provide benefits that
continue far into the future.
Accordingly, environmental protection is a top
priority at DaimlerChrysler. This is reflected in the
considerable investment we make in this area.
Currently it amounts about €1 billion a year.
NATURAL FIBER PROJECT IN SOUTH AFRICA. The
demand for environment-friendly products in
developed countries is the driving force behind
the worldwide natural fiber initiative at
DaimlerChrysler. Developing countries are also
interested in technologies that provide for sus-
tainable growth while conserving precious na-
tional resources. It was for these reasons that
DaimlerChrysler initiated a natural fiber project
in South Africa in 1997 as part of its
participation in the Southern African Initiative of
German Business (SAFRI).
In the course of the project, sisal was identified
as the natural fiber most suitable for use in
automobile construction. The fiber has the right
properties and can be found in great quantities
throughout South Africa, where it is of higher
quality than sisal from other regions of the world.
Wider use of this profitable and competitive
natural fiber product is creating jobs in South
Africa and enabling rural communities to
participate in global economic developments. For
example, the inflow of capital has enabled
communities to improve their infrastructures and
therefore their own competitiveness. Farmers
now have the opportunity to learn about modern
agricultural technology, which they can also put
to use in conserving natural resources. The first
production component in the automotive industry
made of sisal is the rear shelf in the new
Mercedes-Benz C-Class produced in our East
London plant in South Africa.
We are carrying out a similar project in Brazil.
This project aims to use renewable natural
resources to produce mats and filler materials, for
use as padding in head restraints and seats, for
example.
NATURAL FIBERS USED IN EXTERIOR PARTS FOR
THE FIRST TIME. While natural fibers are being
used in vehicle interiors in South Africa and
Brazil, our researchers in Germany are already a
stage further. For the first time, they are using
natural fibers to reinforce exterior parts. In the
new Travego long-distance bus, the engine and
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In South Africa in September
2000, DaimlerChrysler
started using sisal fibers in
automobiles. As part of this
project, the company
transferred technology and
expertise for the entire
process chain to South Africa.
transmission capsule will be strengthened with
flax fibers. The use of natural fibers in standard
exterior parts is regarded as a milestone in
materials science, as such parts are subject to
substantially higher stresses than interior parts.
EUROPEAN ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTING
AWARD. In the summer of 2000, DaimlerChrysler
won the “European Environmental Reporting
Award” of the Chamber of European Auditors for
producing a particularly creative, interesting and
clearly designed Environmental Report 1999.
A total of 17 reports from 10 European countries
reached the final round.
The international jury praised our report for
combining a traditional environmental-data
section and a magazine-style layout providing
background information on environmental issues
at DaimlerChrysler. In the view of the jury, the
resulting mix of informative and entertaining
elements enabled the report to reach a broad
public and to increase awareness of this very
important issue. DaimlerChrysler also won the
“German Environmental Reporting Award.”
ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP AWARD (ELA). In
2000, DaimlerChrysler conducted its first world-
wide internal competition in environmental pro-
tection, culminating in the company’s Environ-
mental Leadership Award. The ELA initiative is
not only designed to honor and promote employee
efforts in the area of environmental protection;
it also aims to identify best practices and
implement them as widely as possible, thereby
contributing to improving the profitability and
competitiveness of DaimlerChrysler.
Most of the entries were projects focusing on the
close relationship between economics and ecology.
However, profitability, technological innovation and
the transferability of projects into practice were
also key criteria. Of the more than 100 projects
entered for the award from all parts of the com-
pany, a prominent international jury consisting of
internal and external specialists selected five
winners.
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■ Significant savings achieved
■ Central business organization established
■ Total-cost-of-ownership approaches implemented
■ E-business offers great potential
GLOBAL ORGANIZATIONS DEVELOPED FURTHER.
All purchases for our automotive divisions are
managed by Global Procurement & Supply (GP&S).
In 2000, this volume rose to €103.1 billion (1999:
€84.5 billion). The four purchasing organizations
within GP&S, PS (Purchasing Services non-
production material Germany), MEN (Commercial
Vehicle Purchasing), MEP (Mercedes-Benz
Passenger Cars and smart Purchasing) and P&S
(Procurement and Supply DaimlerChrysler
Corporation) operated very successfully: The
quality of supplier parts improved and
substantial savings were obtained from suppliers
by further developing our cost-reduction
measures.
To better exploit the potential of Group-wide
procurement and logistics structures worldwide,
we expanded centralized functions at GP&S. A
central e-business organization and a central
department for new cost-management systems
were also established. A headquarters staff was
also created for communications and strategies.
NETWORKED SUPPLY CHAINS. Business relation-
ships with our suppliers are based on Extended
Enterprise®, which coordinates links with all sup-
pliers – with the emphasis on cooperation and
networks. Extended Enterprise® is not limited to
first-tier suppliers but extends to all partners,
throughout the entire supply chain. GP&S contin-
ues to follow the philosophy of Extended Enter-
prise® as it pursues the goal of maintaining and
strengthening its good relationships with suppli-
ers. The main goal is to create the world’s most ef-
fective supplier network and thus to boost corpo-
rate value. To this end we defined four value
drivers: quality, system costs, technology and
supply management. They determine the strate-
gic focus of the company’s procurement activities.
NEW COST MANAGEMENT APPROACH. In 2000, we
addressed the issue of cost management in a par-
ticularly intensive manner. The concept of total
cost of ownership (TCO) contains a completely new
approach which, rather than concentrating on the
actual price of a component, focuses on its total
cost (i.e. for development, design, transport,
installation and warranties throughout the
component’s entire life cycle). This comprehensive
approach enables us to more clearly identify cost
drivers and thereby to significantly improve our
overall cost position. A total of 48 pilot projects
were initiated in the year under review, resulting in
significant savings.
MATERIAL-GROUP STRATEGIES DEFINED. We
established strategies for more than 60 material
groups for production and non-production mate-
rial in the year under review, thereby covering
about half of total purchasing volume. Our goal is
to consolidate purchasing volumes across busi-
ness units, identify suitable suppliers, and utilize
new cost-reduction opportunities.
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Merging brands and markets
under one corporate roof
also creates new growth
potential for our suppliers,
while demanding first-class
performance from all the
companies involved.
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E-BUSINESS ACTIVITIES EXPANDED. In the field of
e-business, we are focusing on electronic pur-
chasing (e-procurement) and management of
logistics processes (e-supply chain management).
We believe that these areas offer great potential for
improving our cost position and competitiveness.
There will be better transparency and processes
will become faster and more efficient. With more
than 100 on-line auction events taking place in
2000, we and our partners gained valuable
experience in the field of e-procurement. For the
procurement of non-series materials, in 2000 we
used Internet-based catalogs for the first time, from
which purchasing staff can directly order consum-
able materials. In October 2000, DaimlerChrysler
started to process e-procurement transactions
through the business-to-business (B2B) Internet
marketplace, “Covisint”, which is operated by a
joint venture between DaimlerChrysler, Ford,
General Motors and Renault/Nissan. Our e-
business activities are an important component
of DaimlerChrysler’s Group-wide DCXNET
initiative. (see pp. 46-47)
PROSPECTS FOR THE FUTURE. Numerous new
opportunities – particularly for GP&S – are
unfolding through DaimlerChrysler’s acquisition
of Detroit Diesel Corporation and cooperation
with Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and Hyundai
Motor Company. Projects are currently being
developed to identify and share best practices
and optimize our global supply-base performance.
Purchasing Volume
€113.3 (1999 : €94.9) billion
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Global Human Resources
Activities
■ Human resources activities networked worldwide
■ Worldwide uniform standards defined for management planning and development
■ Over 3,300 junior managers recruited and an increase of 500 in the number of trainees
GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCES STRATEGY
ADOPTED. In order to better prepare employees for
their tasks at DaimlerChrysler, in 2000 we adopted
a uniform strategy for all human resources
departments. As a result, our global human
resources activities will focus on seven
challenges: contribution to profitability,
leadership development, building up expertise in
e-business, enhancing our image as an attractive
employer, valuing diversity, supporting mergers
and acquisitions, and recognizing future trends
at an early stage. Concrete measures developed
within the framework of this strategy are already
being implemented. Our declared goal is a uni-
form human resources policy for the entire Group,
tailored to the shared needs of all business units.
PROJECT E-PEOPLE. DaimlerChrysler will
introduce the Web-based standard software,
Peoplesoft and PAISY IPW, as a means of better
networking human resources activities and their
administration and preparing the responsible
departments for e-business. By 2003, 167,000
employees in Germany will be added to the
43,000 already administered by Peoplesoft in the
US. The e-People project will also involve
expanding self-service features for employees
beyond the job postings, employee stock
programs and employee investment funds already
on offer.
E-BUSINESS FOR EMPLOYEES. Last year our
employees were able to participate in numerous
e-business qualification programs. We also decided
to carry out a renewed qualification offensive
and to improve access to intranet and Internet
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The DaimlerChrysler
international junior
management group is a
human resources program
with international and
Group-wide orientation and
the goal of professional-
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potential of our junior
managers.
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information. A wide range of services provided
by the human resources departments can already
be directly accessed and used on our intranet.
LEAD – NEW INSTRUMENT FOR HUMAN
RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT. With LEAD
(Leadership Evaluation And Development) we
have introduced uniform worldwide principles
and transparent processes for management
planning and development. LEAD covers the
entire spectrum, from goal consensus and
performance evaluation to assessment of potential
and development planning. LEAD thus allows us
to adjust our management resources to future
needs.
VALUING DIVERSITY. In 2000, we decided on
numerous measures designed to further promote
inclusiveness throughout the Group. In this
context, one of our goals is to better reflect the
diversity of our customers and sales markets in
our workforce structures. For example, as part of
an Equal Opportunity Agreement reached jointly
with employee representatives in Germany,
DaimlerChrysler is to significantly increase the
proportion of female managers.
MORE THAN 3,300 NEW GRADUATES EMPLOYED.
DaimlerChrysler – one of the world’s most
attractive employers – was able to hire more than
3,300 highly qualified new graduates in 2000,
some 70% of whom are engineers or have a
degree in the natural sciences. In addition to
standard recruiting measures, DaimlerChrysler
was able to establish direct contact with high-
potential individuals, including recruitments,
through its groundbreaking presentations at the
Internet jobfair 24 and the International E-Day.
NUMBER OF TRAINEES FURTHER INCREASED. The
number of trainees increased again in 2000 by
500 to 10,600, with particularly strong growth in
new occupations such as mechatronics specialist,
automotive business specialist and production
mechanic. Some 200 trainees were sent on
foreign assignments in 2000.
416,500 EMPLOYEES WORLDWIDE. As of
December 31, 2000, DaimlerChrysler employed
416,501 people worldwide (1999: 466,938).
Of these, 196,861 (1999: 241,233) worked in
Germany and 123,633 (1999: 123,928) in the US.
Adjusted for the changes in the consolidated
group (primarily Dasa and debis Systemhaus),
our workforce decreased from 417,753 to
416,501 employees.
A THANK YOU TO OUR STAFF. We would like to
thank all of our employees for their hard work and
achievements. We also extend our thanks to
employee representatives for their constructive
cooperation.
Analysis of the Financial Situation
■ Operating profit of €9.8 billion lower than prior year; adjusted for one-time effects
decreased to €5.2 billion (1999: €10.3 billion)
■ Operating profit affected by intense competition in North America
■ Operating profit contribution of Chrysler Group and Services decreased
due to margin pressure and increased refinancing costs
■ Net income increased by 37% to €7.9 billion; adjusted for one-time effects
decreased to €3.5 billion (1999: €6.2 billion)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER GROUP OPERATING PROFIT LOWER THAN
PRIOR YEAR. The Group’s operating profit declined by €1.3
billion to €9.8 billion, with earnings being greatly
influenced by one-time effects in both years.
Operating profit was positively impacted by the exchange of
the Group’s controlling interest in DaimlerChrysler Aerospace
for shares in the European Aeronautic Defence and Space
Company (EADS), which resulted in a gain of €3.3 billion for
the Group. In addition, Deutsche Telekom AG received a 50.1%
stake in debis Systemhaus, by means of a capital increase,
which resulted in a gain of €2.3 billion. Furthermore, the
gain on the sale of Fixed Installations from the Rail Systems
business unit and the gain resulting from a reduction of our
equity interest in Ballard increased operating profit by a
total of €0.2 billion.
These gains were partially offset by charges totaling €0.8
billion due to the strategic repositioning of smart and for the
European Union’s directive regarding the recycling of end-of-
life vehicles, which requires automobile manufactures to pay
a substantial portion of the costs of disposal. An impairment
charge of €0.5 billion was also recorded on the carrying
values of leased vehicles in the services segment.
Operating profit adjusted for one-time effects decreased to
€5.2 billion (1999: €10.3 billion). The decline was
principally caused by lower profit contributions from the
Chrysler Group and Services segments, which were mainly
the result of the intensified competitive situation in North
America. The other segments were able to build upon their
market position.
Last year’s operating profit also included one-time effects
totaling €0.7 billion (see p. 48).
MERCEDES-BENZ PASSENGER CARS & SMART. The operating
profit of the Mercedes-Benz Passenger Car & smart segment
of €2.1 billion was below the result of the previous year of
€2.7 billion. Operating profit reflects impairment charges
and other expenses of €0.5 billion recorded based on a
strategic review of the smart brand stemming from the
recent investment in Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC)
and the corresponding strategic alliance relating to the
development of the Z car. As a result of the end-of-life
vehicle directive passed by the European Union, the
Mercedes-Benz Passenger Car & smart segment also
recorded a charge of €0.3 billion in the current year. These
charges were offset, in part, by a gain of €0.1 billion from
the reduction of our equity interest in Ballard.
Adjusted for these one-time effects, operating profit improved
by 6.3% to €2.9 billion, with the major contributions coming
from the successful launch of the new C-Class sedan and the
excellent market acceptance of the S-Class (including the CL
coupe). Furthermore, sales of M-Class vehicles increased
considerably, especially in Europe. The E-Class also performed
well in its markets. At smart, operating losses, excluding the
impairment charge, were reduced as a result of higher sales
and the successful market introduction of the smart cabrio
and cdi.
CHRYSLER GROUP. Operating profit from the Chrysler Group
segment of €0.5 billion was significantly lower than the
result of €5.1 billion from the preceding year. Due to intense
competition in the North American market, the Chrysler
Group had lower unit sales and higher sales incentives on
many of its models. This situation particularly affected the
key market segments of the Chrysler Group including
minivans, sport-utility vehicles and pickup trucks. Also
adversely impacting operating profit was a shift in product
mix and increased fixed costs related to new products such
as the new minivan, the PT Cruiser, the Dodge Stratus
sedan, and the Chrysler Sebring sedan and convertible.
This decrease was partially offset by higher vehicle pricing
and lower profit based compensation costs. Extensive
restructuring measures are planned to restore the profit-
ability of the Chrysler Group. As a result, the operating
profit of the Chrysler Group is expected to be adversely
affected in 2001.
56 ANALYSIS OF THE FINANCIAL SITUATION
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES. The Commercial Vehicles segment
profited from the strong increase in demand for vans in
Europe and the recovery of the commercial vehicle business
in South America and Turkey. In particular, unit sales in Brazil
(our most important market in South America) rose by 23%
over the preceding year. The decline in unit sales of Class 8
heavy trucks in North America also had an impact on Freight-
liner and led to a considerably lower profit contribution in
2000. Nevertheless, the Commercial Vehicles segment
reported an operating profit of €1.1 billion – similar to the
level achieved in 1999. With the continuation of the segment’s
strategic development through the acquisition of the
remaining outstanding shares of Detroit Diesel Corporation
and Western Star Trucks, its competitive position was
decisively strengthened last year.
SERVICES. The Services segment achieved an increase in
operating profit of €0.4 billion to €2.5 billion. However,
operating profit in both years was affected by certain one-time
effects. In October 2000, Deutsche Telekom received a 50.1%
interest in debis Systemhaus through a capital investment in
debis Systemhaus, the segment’s IT services business,
resulting in a gain of €2.3 billion. The gain from the debis
Systemhaus transaction was partially offset by charges of
€0.5 billion due to an impairment charge on the carrying
values of leased vehicles. This one-time charge resulted
from falling prices for used vehicles in North America and
model-specific price incentives on new vehicles from the
Chrysler Group. Operating profit in 1999 was also positively
affected by €1.0 billion, primarily from the disposal of 42.4%
of the stock of the segment’s telecommunications business
(debitel).
Excluding these one-time effects, operating profit declined
€0.4 billion to €0.6 billion. The principal causes of the
negative earnings trend were the high pressure on margins
due to tougher competition in North America and higher costs
of capital.
Since Deutsche Telekom’s acquisition of a majority stake,
debis Systemhaus has been included in the consolidated
financial statements using the equity method of accounting,
which does not affect the comparability of operating results.
AEROSPACE. The significant increase in operating profit by
the Aerospace segment of €3.0 billion to €3.8 billion is
primarily due to the gain from the exchange of the segment’s
controlling interest in DaimlerChrysler Aerospace for shares
of EADS. Adjusted for this one-time effects, operating profit
decreased by €0.3 billion to €0.5 billion. Operating profit for
2000 comprises the results of the former Dasa Group for six
months and DaimlerChrysler’s 33% share of EADS’ operating
profit for six months including the share of EADS’ results
from Aerospatiale Matra Group and CASA. Additionally, the
activities which were not part of the transaction with EADS,
in particular the MTU Aero Engines business unit, are still
Operating Profit by
Segments
in millions
Mercedes-Benz
Passenger Cars & smart
Chrysler Group
Commercial Vehicles
Services
Aerospace
Other
Eliminations
00
US $
00
€
99
€
2,014
2,145
470
501
2,703
5,051
1,042
1,110
1,067
2,307
2,457
2,039
3,524
3,754
(58)
(62)
(144)
(153)
730
(399)
(179)
DaimlerChrysler Group
9,155
9,752
11,012
Adjusted for one-time effects
4,894
5,213
10,316
Operating Profit adjusted
for one-time effects
in millions
Industrial Business
Financial Services
00
US $
00
€
99
€
4,338
4,621
9,377
556
592
939
DaimlerChrysler Group
4,894
5,213
10,316
fully consolidated in DaimlerChrysler’s financial statements
and are included in the Aerospace segment. Due to the
significant changes which occured within the aerospace
segment, operating profit is not comparable between 1999
and 2000.
OTHER. The operating result from the Other segment
improved by €0.3 billion to a loss of €0.1 billion. The
operating loss was positively affected by one-time income of
€0.2 billion, mainly due to the sale of Fixed Installations
from the Rail Systems business unit. The prior year’s result
was negatively affected by one-time charges of €0.2 billion
relating to measures taken to reduce capacity at Rail
Systems.
Adjusted for these one-time effects, the operating result for
the Other segment declined by €0.1 billion. The decline was
primarily caused by expenditures for future-oriented
projects at headquarter level such as the establishment of
e-business activities. The operating result also reflected the
Group’s interest in the losses of Mitsubishi Motors
Corporation of €46 million. The Rail Systems business unit,
which recorded losses in the preceding year, showed a
ANALYSIS OF THE FINANCIAL SITUATION 57
Consolidated Statements
of Income
in millions
Revenues
Cost of sales
Selling, administrative and
other expenses
00
US $
00
€
99
€
152,446 162,384 149,985
(126,558)(134,808) (120,082)
(16,772)
(17,865)
(15,669)
Research and development
(5,949)
(6,337)
(5,737)
Other income
889
946
827
Income before financial income
4,056
4,320
9,324
Financial income, net
146
156
333
Inome before income taxes
and extraordinary items
4,202
4,476
9,657
Effects of changes in
German tax law
Income taxes
Total income taxes
Minority interests
Income before extraordinary
items and cumulative effects
of changes in accounting
principles
Extraordinary items, net of taxes
(247)
(263)
(812)
(1,630)
(1,736)
(3,721)
(1,877)
(1,999)
(4,533)
(11)
(12)
(18)
2,314
2,465
5,106
Gains on disposals of businesses
5,179
5,516
659
Losses on early extinguishment
of debt
Cumulative effects of changes in
accounting principles: transition
adjustments resulting from
adoption of SFAS 133 and EITF
99-20, net of taxes
Net income
Net income adjusted for
one-time effects1)
-
-
(19)
(82)
(87)
-
7,411
7,894
5,746
3,268
3,481
6,226
1) 2000: Exchange of the Group’s controlling interest in DaimlerChrysler
Aerospace for shares in EADS, investment of Deutsche Telekom
AG in debis Systemhaus, sale of Fixed Installations, dilution of
equity interest in Ballard, repositioning of smart, EU directive
regarding the recycling of end-of-life vehicles, impairment on
carrying values of leased vehicles, effects of changes in German
tax law
1999: Disposal of 42.4% of the shares of debitel AG, restructuring
measures at Adtranz, charge for lump-sum retiree payments
related to the UAW collective bargaining agreement, charge
related to prior period securitization transactions, early
extinguishment of debt, effects of changes in German tax law
slightly positive result for the current year. MTU/Diesel
Engines achieved an increase in operating profit compared
to the previous year. The positive contribution to earnings
from the Automotive Electronics business unit was
marginally lower compared to 1999.
Reconciliation to
Operating Profit
in millions
00
US $
00
€
99
€
Income before financial income
4,056
4,320
9,324
+ Pension and postretirement
benefit expenses other than
service cost
+ Operating income from
affiliated, associated and
related companies
+ Gains on disposals of
businesses
+ Miscellaneous
Operating Profit
(264)
(281)
379
(33)
(35)
17
5,475
5,832
1,140
(79)
(84)
152
9,155
9,752
11,012
FINANCIAL INCOME BELOW PREVIOUS YEAR’S LEVEL.
Financial income decreased by €0.1 billion to €0.2 billion in
2000. Investment income reflects the Group’s percentage
interest in the income or loss of its equity method
investments in EADS (since July 2000), Mitsubishi Motors
Corporation and debis Systemhaus (both since October
2000). The effect on operating profit of these investments
amounted to a loss of €43 million and was allocated to the
respective segment operating profits. However, this loss was
offset by a positive contribution from other operating
investments of €8 million.
Interest income, net, decreased due to the establishment of
the DaimlerChrysler Pension Trust. At the end of 1999 and
the beginning of 2000, cash and marketable securities
totaling €5.5 billion were transferred to the Pension Trust,
thereby reducing interest income. The interest income
generated from these assets is no longer included in the
Group’s interest income, but reduces pension and
postretirement benefit expenses and thus reflected in
the income before financial income. For purpose of
reconciliation to operating profit, interest income from
pension and postretirement benefit expenses is not
included in operating profit.
Also, financial income, net, was reduced by increased
interest expense resulting from higher borrowings in the
industrial business.
58 ANALYSIS OF THE FINANCIAL SITUATION
Furthermore, financial income, net, in 2000 was affected by
the adoption of a new accounting standard for derivative
financial instruments (SFAS 133). Due to exchange-rate
developments in the preceding year, realized and
unrealized losses from the settlement and valuation of
currency hedging transactions, which could not be included
for accounting purposes in a hedge relationship with an
underlying transaction, had a negative effect on financial
income. With the adoption of SFAS 133, a greater
proportion of the Group’s derivative financial instruments
qualify for the use of hedge accounting. Last year’s losses
resulting from the valuation of derivative financial
instruments were partially offset by gains from the sale of
securities.
Development of Earnings
in billions of €
12
10
8
6
4
2
1)
1997 1998 1999 2000
Operating Profit
Net Income
1) Net Income for 1997 includes €2.5 billion
of special non-recurring tax benefits.
INCREASE IN NET INCOME INCLUDING ONE-TIME EFFECTS.
Net income of €7.9 billion is 37% higher than the prior year.
Basic earnings per share increased from €5.73 to €7.87.
Net income was influenced by a number of one-time charges
and gains as described in the preceding paragraphs with
respect to operating profit. The after-tax amount of these one-
time effects was €4.8 billion (1999: €0.4 billion). As the
Group’s German companies are in an overall deferred tax
asset position, the reduction of the tax rate from 40% to 25%
(1999: from 45% to 40%) resulted in an expense of €0.3
billion (1999: €0.8 billion) from the write-down of these net
deferred tax assets. One-time effects include gains of €5.5
billion (1999: €0.7 billion) classified as extraordinary due to
accounting principles involving the use of the pooling-of-
interests method. Additional one-time effects on earnings
were recorded from the adoption of Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 133 (€12 million) and
Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) Issue No. 99-20
(-€99 million). In accordance with EITF 99-20, retained
interests from the securitization of certain receivables in
the Financial Services business were determined to be
impaired resulting in a charge in the statement of income.
According to U.S. GAAP these effects are shown separately.
Net income adjusted for these one-time effects decreased by
€2.7 billion to €3.5 billion. Basic earnings per share
adjusted for these one-time effects amounted to €3.47 for
2000 and €6.21 for 1999.
DIVIDEND OF €2.35 PER SHARE. We propose to the Annual
Meeting on April 11, 2001, that for 2000 a dividend of €2.35
per share be distributed. With a total of 1,003 million shares
outstanding, the amount to be distributed is €2,358 million.
PERFORMANCE MEASURES AS AN IMPORTANT COMPONENT
OF CORPORATE MANAGEMENT. The performance measures
developed by the DaimlerChrysler Group support manage-
ment in its tasks of leading and controlling the entire company
and its individual business units. The performance measures
allow and encourage decentralized responsibility, inter-
divisional transparency and capital-market-oriented invest-
ment performance in all areas of the DaimlerChrysler Group.
For performance purposes, we differentiate between the
Group level and the operating levels of the segments and
business units. At the Group level, we use net operating
income, a capital-market-oriented after-tax performance
measure. After deducting the average cost of capital, we
derive value added as an absolute performance measure.
Additionally, net operating income is compared to the capital
employed by the Group for the determination of the Group
performance measure, return on net assets (RONA). Return
on net assets demonstrates the extent to which the Daimler-
Chrysler Group achieves the rate of return required by its
investors. The required rate of return, or the Group’s average
cost of capital, is defined as the minimum rate of return that
investors expect on invested equity and borrowings. These
capital costs are mainly determined by long-term bond rates
combined with a risk premium for investments in stocks.
Since the merger of Daimler-Benz and Chrysler in 1998 we
use a weighted average cost of capital of 9.2% after taxes as a
benchmark for the Group. Compared to current capital
market conditions, this rate might be too high, however, it has
remained unchanged for internal performance measurement
to keep a high performance expectation from our business
units. We are planning to review our cost of capital again in
2001 and might subsequently adjust the rate for the
changed capital market conditions.
ANALYSIS OF THE FINANCIAL SITUATION 59
required rate of return. Chrysler and Financial Services did
not achieve the minimum required rate of return, primarily
due to the unsatisfactory economic situation in North
America.
Due to the decreased net operating income and higher net
assets the DaimlerChrysler Group reported a negative value
added of €1.1 billion (calculated based on 9.2% cost of
capital after taxes).
Net assets are determined on the basis of book values, as
shown in the following table.
Net Assets1)
of the DaimlerChrysler Group
in millions
Stockholders’ equity2)
Minority interests
Financial liabilities of the
industrial segment
Pension provisions of the
industrial segment
Net Assets
00
€
99
€
42,713
36,060
519
650
9,508
4,400
11,114
14,014
63,854
55,124
1) Represents the value at year-end; the average for the year was
€59.5 billion (1999: €53.2 billion)
2) Adjusted for the effects from the application of SFAS 133.
Reconciliation to
Net Operating Income
in millions
Net income
One-time effects
Net income adjusted for one-
time effects
Minority interests
Interest expense related to
industrial activities, after taxes
Interest cost of pensions related
to industrial activities, after taxes
Net Operating Income
00
€
99
€
7,894
5,746
(4,413)
480
3,481
6,226
12
18
241
127
649
661
4,383
7,032
Net Assets and
Return on Net Assets1)
99
00
(annual average, in billions of €)
Net Assets
00
%
99
%
Return on Net Assets
DaimlerChrysler Group
(after taxes)
59.5
53.2
7.4
13.2
Industrial business
(before interest and taxes)
Mercedes-Benz
Passenger Cars & smart
Chrysler Group
Commercial Vehicles
Services2)
Aerospace3)
Other Industrial
businesses4)
48.8
39.0
9.5
24.0
10.9
25.0
7.2
1.1
2.7
9.6
26.3
19.5
6.0
0.8
2.2
2.1
16.0
9.5
16.7
28.2
25.9
17.8
15.0
33.8
1.9
1.0 5.0 (29.1)
Stockholders’ Equity
Return on Equity5)
Financial Services
6.2
5.1
9.6
18.4
1) Adjusted for one-time effects
2) Excluding Financial Services
3) Due to the exchange of the Group’s controlling interest in DaimlerChrysler
Aerospace for shares in EADS figures for 1999 are not comparable.
4) Rail Systems, Automotive Electronics, MTU/Diesel Engines, Mitsubishi
Motors Corporation (since October 2000); figures for 1999 are not
comparable.
5) Before taxes
For the industrial business units, we use operating profit as
an earnings measure, a commonly accepted performance
measure before interest and taxes, which accurately reflects
the areas of responsibility under the control of the business
unit management. The industrial business units also use net
assets which is defined as assets minus non-interest-bearing
liabilities as a capital basis. The minimum required rate of
return on net assets is 15.5%. For our financial services
activities we apply, as is usual in this sector, return on equity
as a performance measure. The target rate of return on equity
is 20% (before taxes).
In 2000, net operating income, which is derived from net
income, totaled €4.4 billion excluding one-time effects
(€8.8 billion including one-time effects). In connection with
an increase in net assets from €53.2 billion to €59.5 billion,
return on net assets for the DaimlerChrysler Group
amounted to 7.4% after taxes. The Mercedes-Benz Passenger
Cars & smart segment significantly surpassed the 15.5%
(before taxes) minimum required rate of return. The
Commercial Vehicles division also exceeded the minimum
60 ANALYSIS OF THE FINANCIAL SITUATION
Balance Sheet Structure
in billions of €
Balance Sheet Structure of the Industrial Business
in billions of €
107
37%
107
31%
101
36%
101
28%
Stockholders’ Equity
Fixed Assets
199
45%
199
20%
Stockholders’ Equity
Property, Plant
and Equipment
175
40%
175
19%
22%
18%
Accrued Liabilities
Non-fixed Assets
50%
54%
53%
57%
Liabilities
Other Fixed Assets
16%
37%
43%
of which:
Financial Liabilities
Inventories
Receivables
Liquidity
of which: Liquidity
Deferred Taxes and
Prepaid Expenses
10%
6%
99
6%
5%
00
6%
99
5%
00
Deferred Taxes
and Income
Deferred Taxes and
Prepaid Expenses
9%
14%
14%
16%
11%
14%
14%
10%
9%
37%
33%
Accrued Liabilities
33%
30%
Liabilities
00
99
5%
99
3%
00
Deferred Taxes
and Income
INCREASE IN TOTAL ASSETS. In 2000, the Group’s total
assets grew by 14% to €199.3 billion. The main reasons for
this increase were the higher business volume achieved by
the industrial business, the expansion of the leasing and
sales-financing business and the stronger dollar compared
with the preceding year. The assets and liabilities of the
Group’s US companies were translated on December 31,
2000 at an exchange rate of €1 = US$0.931 (1999: €1 =
US$1.005), which resulted in correspondingly higher
balance sheet positions in euros. Of the aggregate rise in
total assets, €8.2 billion was explained by currency effects
alone. In addition, total assets and total liabilities increased
by €0.8 billion due to the introduction of the new
accounting standard, SFAS 133, which means that all
derivative financial instruments are now included at market
value. Previously, only those derivatives that did not qualify
for the use of hedge accounting were shown at market
value. However, total assets and total liabilities decreased by
approximately €1 billion and structural shifts occurred
within the consolidated balance sheet due to the changes in
consolidation resulting from the integration of parts of
DaimlerChrysler Aerospace into EADS and the transaction
involving debis Systemhaus, which are now shown using
the equity method of accounting. Our equity interests in
these companies are shown in investments in associated
companies as part of financial assets. Their individual
assets and liabilities are therefore no longer included in the
consolidated balance sheet.
On the assets side, the expanding leasing and sales-
financing business is reflected by the growth in equipment
on operating leases (+24%) and receivables from financial
services (+26%), which are higher than the percentage
increases for other asset categories. The two positions total
€82.4 billion or 41% of our total assets. The growing
Financial Services business has resulted in correspondingly
higher financial liabilities of €84.8 billion (1999: €64.5
billion). The stronger US dollar contributed €3.8 billion to
the increase in the total of equipment on operating leases
and receivables from financial services.
Property, plant and equipment rose by 10% to €40.1 billion.
Higher investments in property, plant and equipment at the
Chrysler Group and other production companies outside
Germany and positive effects of currency conversion
contributed approximately 50% to the rise.
ANALYSIS OF THE FINANCIAL SITUATION 61
Financial assets increased more than threefold over the
preceding year and amount to €12.1 billion. This increase is
primarily due to the inclusion of EADS, debis Systemhaus
and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation using the equity method
of accounting.
Inventories – net of advance payments received – totaled
€16.3 billion (1999: €15.0 billion) in the consolidated
balance sheet. As well as the positive currency translation
effects (€0.5 billion), the increase in inventories is mainly
due to higher stocks of used vehicles at Commercial
Vehicles, especially in North America. Mercedes-Benz
Passenger Cars & smart also contributed to the increase in
inventories due to the growth in business and upcoming
new product launches. Inventories as a percentage of total
assets decreased from 9% to 8%.
Trade receivables and other receivables increased by 4.6% to
€22.4 billion. A reduction due to the transition from full
consolidation to the inclusion of EADS and debis Systemhaus
using the equity method of accounting was offset by a higher
volume of business by the Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars &
smart and Commercial Vehicles divisions. In addition other
receivables increased due to the introduction of SFAS 133
by €0.8 billion and as a result of higher asset-backed
securities in connection with the securitization of
receivables in the financial services business €0.9 billion.
The level of liquid funds declined from €18.2 billion to €12.5
billion. This was a reflection not only of the acquisitions
carried out in 2000, but also of the cash outflow in
connection with the integration of DaimlerChrysler
Aerospace into EADS and an additional transfer of liquid
funds into the DaimlerChrysler Pension Trust.
Stockholders’ equity increased 18% from €36.1 billion to
€42.4 billion, resulting from net income of €7.9 billion and a
currency translation effect of €1.4 billion. The first-time
inclusion of derivative financial instruments according to
SFAS 133 led to a reduction in equity of €0.4 billion. The
equity ratio net of dividend distribution rose from 19.3% to
20.1%. The equity ratio for the industrial business rose to
31.2% from 27.8% in the preceding year.
The Group’s accrued liabilities decreased by €1.3 billion to
€36.4 billion despite an increase from currency translation.
This decrease was primarily the result of the at-equity
reporting of businesses previously consolidated by the
Group, principally DaimlerChrysler Aerospace and debis
Systemhaus. Furthermore, additional cash and marketable
securities were transferred into the DaimlerChrysler
Pension Trust in January 2000, reducing accrued liabilities
for pension obligations. The overall decrease in accrued
liabilities was partially offset by increased accrued liabilities
due to higher business volume and the application of SFAS
133.
Trade liabilities and other liabilities decreased by €1.2
billion to €24.9 billion (1999: €26.1 billion). Adjusted for
currency translation effects and the aforementioned effects
from DaimlerChrysler Aerospace and debis Systemhaus, an
increase was reported due to the volume of business in the
Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars & smart and Commercial
Vehicles segments.
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES NEGATIVELY
AFFECTED BY HIGHER WORKING CAPITAL. In 2000, cash
provided by operating activities – adjusted for changes in
the consolidated group and for exchange rate effects –
declined by 11.1% compared to the very high level of the
preceding year of €18.0 billion, but almost reached the level
of 1998 at €16.0 billion. This resulted primarily from a
decreased contribution of the Chrysler Group and an
increase in working capital.
Cash used for investing activities of €32.7 billion (1999:
€32.1 billion) was significantly impacted by the continued
expansion of our leasing and sales-financing business. For the
Financial Services business, cash used for investing activities
amounted to €20.1 billion, 7.6% lower than in the previous
year. This was particularly due to a decrease of €2.2 billion
in net additions to equipment on operating leases, which
was partly offset by higher receivables from financial
services (up €0.4 billion to €8.7 billion). The cash flow from
investing activities in the industrial business includes the
acquisitions of interests in various companies (Mitsubishi
Motors Corporation, Detroit Diesel Corporation, Western
Star Trucks, Hyundai Motor Company and TAG McLaren)
and the cash outflow in connection with the integration of
DaimlerChrysler Aerospace into EADS.
62 ANALYSIS OF THE FINANCIAL SITUATION
Cash Flow
in billions of €
20
15
10
5
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
Cash Provided by
Operating Activities
Cash Used for
Investing Activities
1998
1999
2000
Cash Provided by
Financing Activities
Primarily to cover the capital needs of our growing
Financial Services business, we entered into a considerable
volume of long-term financial liabilities. Net borrowings
decreased by €1.2 billion compared to 1999. Thus cash
provided by financing activities decreased by €1.3 billion to
€14.5 billion.
As a result of the developments discussed above, cash and
cash equivalents with an original maturity of less than
three months decreased by €1.7 billion to €7.1 billion (after
adjusting for exchange-rate effects). Total liquidity, which
also includes investments and securities with longer
maturities, declined from €18.2 billion to €12.5 billion.
ONGOING INTERNATIONALIZATION OF OUR REFINANCING
ACTIVITIES. The funding activities of the DaimlerChrysler
Group increased further in 2000 primarily due to the contin-
uing growth of the financial services business. To achieve this
funding, a wide range of money-market and capital-market
instruments were used, primarily facilitated by our worldwide
group of regional holding and financing companies in various
markets.
In addition to increasing our issues of global bonds in US
dollars and benchmark bonds denominated in euros in 2000,
we also increased our funding activities in Asia in order to
access new investor groups. We successfully placed an issue
in the Japanese bond market (Samurai bond) with a total
volume of 220 billion yen (approximately €2.4 billion) and
completed a transaction in Singapore dollars. Furthermore, in
June we issued the world’s first corporate e-bond, for which
not only subscription but also secondary trading took place on
the Internet. Considering prevailing market conditions funds
were also raised in other currencies such as the Australian
dollar, Canadian dollar, Norwegian krone, Pound Sterling and
Swiss franc. The securitization of sales financing receivables,
particularly in the US, was also continuously used as a source
of funding.
The 364-day tranche of the global credit facility was extended
by another 364 days in 2000 with unchanged terms, and was
increased by US dollars 1 billion. This facility, established in
1999, comprises a total of three tranches with differing
maturities and a current total volume of US dollars 18 billion.
The Group has not yet used the credit lines available under
this facility.
Our long-term credit rating was downgraded by Moody’s
Investors Services from A1 to A2, and by Standard & Poor’s
from A+ to A in the year under review, due to the lower
operating result at the Chrysler Group, the necessity of
large scale restructuring measures in this segment and
expected lower unit sales for the automobile markets in
North America.
ANALYSIS OF THE FINANCIAL SITUATION 63
EARLY RECOGNITION AND CONSISTENT MANAGEMENT OF
FUTURE RISKS. In view of the global operations of Daimler-
Chrysler and the increasingly intense competition in all
markets, the Group’s business units are subject to many
risks which are directly connected with entrepreneurial
activity. We have developed and used effective monitoring
and control systems for the early recognition and
assessment of existing risks and the formulation of
appropriate responses. With a view to the requirements of
the German Business Monitoring and Transparency Law
(KonTraG), we have integrated the Group’s early-recognition
systems into a risk-management system. The risk
management system is an integral component of the entire
planning, controlling and reporting process and is
responsible for systematically identifying, assessing,
monitoring and documenting risks. Risks are identified by
management of the business segments and units applying
predefined risk categories and assessed in terms of their
probability of occurrence and possible extent of damage.
The reporting of relevant risks is regulated by limit-levels
defined by management. Within the framework of risk
management, we have developed and implemented
measures to avoid and reduce risks and to safeguard
against their potential effects. The identified risks are
regularly monitored by management.
The risk-management system of the DaimlerChrysler Group
aims to ensure that management recognizes significant risks
at an early stage and initiates appropriate measures. Com-
pliance with the Group’s uniform guidelines as defined in the
risk-management manual is safeguarded by our internal
auditors. In addition, the external auditors review the early-
recognition system integrated in the risk-management
system, in terms of its fundamental suitability for
recognizing at an early stage any developments that might
jeopardize the continued existence of the company.
RISKS FROM GENERAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS.
Although the economy developed favorably in 2000, risks
could arise for DaimlerChrysler’s earnings situation if the
economic slowdown that is expected this year for Western
Europe and, in particular, North America were to worsen,
since these markets are most important to DaimlerChrysler.
A prolonged economic decline in the US would result in a
sustained loss of confidence combined with a downward spiral
of consumers’ and investors’ expectations. This could trigger a
collapse of domestic demand and significant stock market
losses. The financing of the enormous US current-account
deficit is an additional risk, as would be a renewed increase in
the price of crude oil. Due to trading and capital-market links,
an economic downturn or recession in the United States
would also lead to significant recessionary pressure in Western
Europe, Asia and South America.
Another potential risk is the possibility of further economic
decline in Japan. This would affect not only an important sales
market, but also DaimlerChrysler’s strategic investment in
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. An economic decline in Japan
would affect the economic situation in some of the emerging
markets in Asia, which could also have a negative impact on
DaimlerChrysler’s investment in Hyundai Motor Company.
INDUSTRY- AND COMPANY-SPECIFIC RISKS. The automotive
sector is marked by intensive global competition, where
product features such as price, quality, reliability, safety and
consumption, in addition to customer service and accom-
panying financing products, play an increasingly important
role.
The level of competition prevalent in the automotive
industry makes it critical to the success of automobile
manufacturers to meet consumer demand with new vehicles
developed over increasingly shorter product development
cycle times. DaimlerChrysler’s ability to strengthen its
position within its traditional segments while expanding
into additional market segments with innovative new
products will play a key role in determining its future
success. While profit margins for new niche products are
usually good, a general shift in consumer preferences
towards smaller low-margin vehicles driven by government
regulations, environmental issues or increasing fuel prices
would have a negative impact on DaimlerChrysler’s
profitability.
64 ANALYSIS OF THE FINANCIAL SITUATION
In the event of an economic downturn, particularly in North
America and Europe, decreasing demand for automotive
vehicles and overcapacity within the industry are likely to
further intensify competitive pricing pressure. The price
transparency and harmonization due to the introduction of
the euro and the development of alternative distribution
channels, resulting from the Internet or the potential expi-
ration of the European Union “block exemption” (Gruppen-
freistellungsverordnung) which allows automobile manufac-
turers to use exclusive distribution networks until 2002, are
expected to contribute to further pricing pressure. To ensure
future profitability in an increasingly competitive environ-
ment, DaimlerChrysler and other automobile manufacturers
may be forced to increase efficiency by further reducing costs
along the automotive value chain, including suppliers. Cost
reductions by suppliers, however, could result in additional
quality risks. Additionally, due to competition and economic
developments manufacturers may be forced to further in-
crease sales incentives and decrease production and capacity.
To restore the profitability of the Chrysler Group, we are
planning to undertake extensive restructuring measures. The
future financial performance of the Chrysler Group will
depend to a large extent on a successful implementation of
such measures. This will have an impact on the profitability of
the DaimlerChrysler Group.
Our financial services business is primarily involved in leasing
and financing Group products, mainly vehicles, to our cus-
tomers and for our dealerships. Refinancing is carried out to
a considerable extent through external capital markets. This
gives rise not only to interest-rate changes and risk of
default, but also to residual-value risks for the vehicles
which are returned back to the Group for remarketing at the
end of their leasing periods.
Through our 33% stake in EADS we also participate
indirectly in the company’s risks. The success of EADS
mainly depends on the competitiveness and market success
of the Airbus aircraft. The market for civil aircraft is subject
to cyclical fluctuations, as the worldwide volume of orders
for new aircraft is determined by airlines’ profitability and
fleet-renewal cycles.
RISK TRANSPARENCY IN CURRENCY, ASSET AND LIABILITY
MANAGEMENT. In accordance with international banking
standards for risk management, we have separated the
trading areas from the administration functions of
processing, financial accounting and financial controlling
in terms of organization, location and systems. Derivative
financial instruments are used only to hedge market risks
in assets, liabilities and currency management.
ASSET AND LIABILITY MANAGEMENT. DaimlerChrysler holds
a variety of interest-rate-sensitive assets and liabilities to
manage the operative and strategic liquidity requirements
of its operations. A substantial volume of interest rate
sensitive assets and liabilities are related to the lease and
sales financing business. In particular, the Group’s lease
and sales financing business principally enters into
transactions with customers resulting in fixed-rate long-
term receivables. In order to finance these receivables, the
Group issues variable-rate long-term debt, medium-term
notes and commercial paper. These interest rate sensitive
financial liabilities expose DaimlerChrysler to variability in
interest payments due to changes in interest rates.
Following modern portfolio theory, DaimlerChrysler also holds
investments in various equity securities to improve the return
on its liquidity.
For the assessment and control of the risks connected with
the financial instruments held by the Group, we use a risk
limit set by the Board of Management, derived from the value-
at-risk method, and in accordance with the regulations of the
Bank for International Settlements. For this method we rely
on the variance-covariance approach based on the Risk
Metrics® model and the data supplied. In addition to the
historical data for volatilities and correlations, information
from other sources on interest and exchange rates, which
is necessary for the evaluation of all instruments, is
maintained in the financial risk controlling system.
ANALYSIS OF THE FINANCIAL SITUATION 65
The following table shows the value-at-risk figures
calculated on the basis of a confidence level of 99% and a
holding period of five days, quantifying the possible market
fluctuations of interest-rate-sensitive financial instruments
and the investment portfolio of the DaimlerChrysler Group.
Risk-reducing effects from the correlation between
individual market parameters are the reason for the overall
risk being lower than the total of the individual risks.
Value-at-Risk
in millions of €
Interest-rate-sensitive financial
instruments
Stocks and stock derivatives
Total
Average
for
12.31.2000
2000 12.31.1999
126
87
137
128
95
156
81
105
127
The significant growth in the financial services business
in 2000 contributed to the overall rise in the value-at-risk
figures for the interest rate sensitive instruments.
As a result of the proactive management of our investment
portfolio, in 2000 market-price risks were limited in
a difficult stock market environment and thus we achieved
a certain degree of risk compensation.
EXCHANGE-RATE RISKS REDUCED. The international
orientation of our business activities results in cash receipts
and payments denominated in various currencies. Net
exposure, which is the difference between exports and
imports in each currency, is regularly monitored within the
framework of central currency management. Currency
exposures are hedged with suitable financial instruments
according to exchange-rate expectations, which are
constantly reviewed. The net assets of the Group which are
invested in subsidiaries and affiliated companies outside the
euro zone are generally not hedged against currency risks.
Exchange-rate exposure for the DaimlerChrysler Group pri-
marily exists for the currencies shown in the following table.
This table shows the negative effects on pretax cash flows
in 2001 and 2002 resulting from a hypothetical 10%
appreciation of the euro, after consideration of the existing
currency hedging through December 31, 2000. The tables
showing the exchange-rate exposure do not include the
parts of DaimlerChrysler Aerospace integrated in EADS.
Exchange-rate sensitivities in 2001
in billions of €
Gross foreign currency exposure
Netting
Net currency exposure
Negative effect of a10%
appreciation of the euro1)
USD
11.4
(6.3)
5.1
CAD
7.7
(7.9)
(0.2)
GBP
3.7
(0.3)
3.4
JPY
2.1
(0.2)
1.9
Others
Total
3.0
27.9
(0.7)
(15.4)
2.3
12.5
0.09
-
0.13
0.05
0.12
0.39
Exchange-rate sensitivities in 2002
in billions of €
Gross foreign currency exposure
Netting
Net currency exposure
Negative effect of a 10%
appreciation of the euro1)
USD
11.8
(6.8)
5.0
0.17
CAD
7.5
(7.5)
-
-
GBP
3.5
(0.3)
3.2
JPY
Others
Total
2.3
(0.2)
2.1
2.9
28.0
(0.7)
(15.5)
2.2
12.5
0.21
0.08
0.16
0.62
1) On cash flows before taxes, after consideration of existing hedging contracts
66 ANALYSIS OF THE FINANCIAL SITUATION
RATING. Our long-term credit rating was downgraded by
Moody’s Investors Services from A1 to A2, and by Standard
& Poor’s from A+ to A in the year under review, due to the
lower result at the Chrysler Group, the necessity of large
scale restructuring measures in this segment and expected
lower unit sales for the automobile markets in North
America. A further downgrade would result in rising capital
costs.
LEGAL RISKS. Like all internationally active automobile
manufacturers, the DaimlerChrysler Group is affected by
intensifying legal regulations in its various markets
concerning the exhaust emissions and fuel consumption of
its range of cars as well as their safety standards.
Furthermore, there are several actions pending against
companies of the DaimlerChrysler Group – as well as an
investigation by the European Commission.
A number of shareholder lawsuits are pending in the United
States against DaimlerChrysler and certain members of its
Supervisory Board and Board of Management that allege the
defendants violated U.S. securities law and committed fraud
in obtaining approval from Chrysler stockholders for the
business combination between Chrysler and Daimler-Benz
AG in 1998. The complaints seek relief ranging from
substantial monetary damages to rescinding the business
combination. DaimlerChrysler believes that these claims are
without merit and intends to defend against them
vigorously.
OVERALL RISK. No risks are apparent that could jeopardize
the continued existence of the Group.
EVENTS AFTER THE END OF THE 2000 FINANCIAL YEAR. In
January 2001, the Group sold its remaining 10% interest in
debitel AG to Swisscom for proceeds of approximately
€0.3 billion.
On January 18, 2001, the Group issued five separate tranches
of euro, Pound Sterling and US dollar denominated notes
bearing interest at rates ranging between 6.0% and 8.5% with
maturity dates between 2004 and 2031 for net proceeds of
approximately €7.5 billion.
In January 2001, DaimlerChrysler decided to restructure the
operations of the Chrysler Group. During January discussions
were held with Chrysler’s unions, suppliers and certain of its
business partners. The results were announced on January
29, 2001. DaimlerChrysler expects to reduce the segment’s
workforce by approximately 26,000 people through a
combination of retirements, special programs, layoffs and
attrition. In addition, management intends to idle six manufac-
turing plants over the next two years and to reduce shifts and
line speeds at other facilities. When the detailed restructuring
plan is sufficiently determined, management intends to make
a formal announcement and recognize the related charges in
the Group’s consolidated financial statements.
No further developments beyond the ones described above
have occured since the end of the 2000 financial year, which
are of major significance to DaimlerChrysler and would lead to
a changed assessment of the Group’s position. The course of
business in the first two months of 2001 confirms the state-
ments made in the section Outlook.
ANALYSIS OF THE FINANCIAL SITUATION 67
The consolidated financial statements and the consolidated
business review report as of December 31, 2000 prepared
in accordance with Section 292 a of the HGB (German
Commercial Code) and filed with the Commercial Register
in Stuttgart under the number, HRB 19 360, will be
provided to shareholders on request.
Preliminary Note
The accompanying consolidated financial statements
(consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2000 and
1999, consolidated statements of income, cash flows and
changes in stockholders’ equity for each of the financial years;
2000, 1999 and 1998) were prepared in accordance with
United States generally accepted accounting principles
(U.S. GAAP).
In order to comply with Section 292 a of the HGB (German
Commercial Code), the consolidated financial statements were
supplemented with a consolidated business review report and
additional explanations. Therefore, the consolidated financial
statements, which have to be filed with the Commercial Regis-
ter and published in the Federal Gazette, comply with the
Fourth and Seventh Directives of the European Community.
For the interpretation of these directives we relied on the
statement by the German Accounting Standards Committee.
Statement by the Board of Management
The Board of Management of DaimlerChrysler AG is
responsible for preparing the accompanying financial
statements.
We have installed effective controlling and monitoring systems
to guarantee compliance with accounting principles and the
adequacy of reporting. These systems include the use of
uniform guidelines group-wide, the use of reliable software,
the selection and training of qualified personnel, and
regular reviews by our internal auditing department.
With a view to the requirements of the German Business
Monitoring and Transparency Act (KonTraG) we have
integrated the Group’s early warning systems into a risk
management system. This enables the Board of Management
to identify significant risks at an early stage and to initiate
appropriate measures.
KPMG Deutsche Treuhand-Gesellschaft Aktiengesellschaft
Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft audited the consolidated
financial statements, which were prepared in accordance with
the United States generally accepted accounting principles,
and issued the following auditors’ report.
Together with the independent auditors, the Supervisory
Board’s Financial Audit Committee examined and discussed
the consolidated financial statements including the business
review report and the auditors’ report in depth. Subsequently,
the entire Supervisory Board reviewed the documentation
related to the financial statements.
Jürgen E. Schrempp
Manfred Gentz
68 STATEMENT BY THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
Independent auditors’ report
The Board of Management
DaimlerChrysler AG:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance
sheets of DaimlerChrysler AG and subsidiaries
(“DaimlerChrysler”) as of December 31, 2000 and 1999, and
the related consolidated statements of income, changes in
stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in
the three-year period ended December 31, 2000. These
consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of
DaimlerChrysler’s management. Our responsibility is to
express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements
based on our audits. We did not audit the financial statements
of DaimlerChrysler Corporation or certain of its consolidated
subsidiaries (“DaimlerChrysler Corporation”), which
statements reflect total assets constituting 29 percent at
December 31, 2000 and 1999, and total revenues constituting
42 percent, 43 percent and 45 percent for the years ended
December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998, of the related
consolidated totals. Those statements were audited by other
auditors whose report has been furnished to us, and our
opinion, insofar as it relates to the amounts included for
DaimlerChrysler Corporation, is based solely on the report of
the other auditors.
We conducted our audits in accordance with United States
generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards
require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements
are free of material misstatements. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts
and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also
includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We
believe that our audits and the report of the other auditors
provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In 1998, DaimlerChrysler accounted for a material joint
venture in accordance with the proportionate method of
consolidation as is permitted under the Seventh Directive of
the European Community and the Standards of the Internatio-
nal Accounting Standards Committee. In our opinion, United
States generally accepted accounting principles required
that such joint venture be accounted for using the equity
method of accounting. The United States Securities and
Exchange Commission stated that it would not object to
DaimlerChrysler’s use of the proportionate method of con-
solidation as supplemented by the disclosures in Note 3.
In our opinion, based on our audits and the report of the other
auditors, except for the use of the proportionate method of
accounting in 1998, as discussed in the preceding paragraph,
the consolidated financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position
of DaimlerChrysler as of December 31, 2000 and 1999, and
the results of their operations and their cash flows for each
of the years in the three-year period ended December 31,
2000, in conformity with United States generally accepted
accounting principles.
As discussed in Note 10 to the consolidated financial
statements, in 2000 DaimlerChrysler adopted Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, “Accounting for
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities”, and
Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 99-20, “Recognition
of Interest Income and Impairment on Purchased and
Retained Beneficial Interests in Securitized Financial
Assets”.
Stuttgart, Germany
February 9, 2001
KPMG Deutsche Treuhand-Gesellschaft
Aktiengesellschaft
Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft
Prof. Dr. Wiedmann
Wirtschaftsprüfer
Schmid
Wirtschaftsprüfer
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
69
Consolidated Statements of Income
Revenues
Cost of sales
Gross margin
Selling, administrative
and other expenses
Research and development
Other income
Merger costs
Income before financial income
Financial income (expense), net
Income before income taxes
Effects of changes in German tax law
Income taxes
Total income taxes
Minority interests
Income before extraordinary items and
cumulative effects of changes in accounting principles
Extraordinary items:
Gains on disposals of businesses, net of taxes
(therein gain on issuance of subsidiary and associated
company stock of €2,418 in 2000)
Losses on early extinguishment of debt, net of taxes
Cumulative effects of changes in accounting principles:
transition adjustments resulting from adoption of
SFAS 133 and EITF 90-20, net of taxes
Net income
Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share
Income before extraordinary items and cumulative effects
of changes in accounting principles
Extraordinary items
Cumulative effects of changes in
accounting principles
Net income
Diluted earnings per share
Income before extraordinary items and cumulative effects
of changes in accounting principles
Extraordinary items
Cumulative effects of changes in
accounting principles
Net income
Note
33
6
6
7
1
8
9
11
10
34
Consolidated
Year ended December 31,
2000
€
1999
€
1998
€
2000
(Note 1)
$
152,446
162,384
149,985
131,782
(126,558)
(134,808)
(120,082)
(105,303)
25,888
27,576
29,903
26,479
(16,772)
(17,865)
(15,669)
(14,592)
(5,949)
(6,337)
(5,737)
(4,971)
889
–
4,056
146
4,202
(247)
(1,630)
(1,877)
(11)
946
–
4,320
156
4,476
(263)
(1,736)
(1,999)
(12)
827
–
9,324
333
9,657
(812)
(3,721)
(4,533)
(18)
1,099
(685)
7,330
763
8,093
–
(3,014)
(3,014)
(130)
2,314
2,465
5,106
4,949
5,179
5,516
–
–
659
(19)
–
(129)
(82)
7,411
(87)
7,894
–
–
5,746
4,820
2.31
5.16
(0.08)
7.39
2.30
5.10
(0.08)
7.32
2.46
5.50
(0.09)
7.87
2.45
5.44
(0.09)
7.80
5.09
0.64
–
5.73
5.06
0.63
–
5.69
5.16
(0.13)
–
5.03
5.04
(0.13)
–
4.91
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Concolidates Financial Statements.
70
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Industrial Business
Year ended December 31,
Financial Services
Year ended December 31,
2000
€
1999
€
1998
€
2000
€
1999
€
1998
€
147,260
139,929
124,010
15,124
(120,912)
(111,668)
(99,129)
(13,896)
26,348
28,261
24,881
1,228
10,056
(8,414)
1,642
7,772
Revenues
(6,174)
Cost of sales
1,598
Gross margin
(16,621)
(14,669)
(13,714)
(1,244)
(1,000)
(878)
Selling, administrative
and other expenses
(6,337)
(5,737)
(4,971)
842
–
4,232
166
4,398
691
–
8,546
327
8,873
993
(685)
6,504
740
7,244
(2,152)
(4,340)
(2,732)
(11)
(16)
(128)
2,235
4,517
4,384
5,516
–
10
7,761
659
(19)
–
(129)
–
–
5.157
4,255
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
104
–
88
(10)
78
153
(1)
230
–
–
(97)
133
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
136
–
778
6
784
–
Research and development
106
Other income
–
Merger costs
826
23
849
Income before financial income
Financial income (expense), net
Income before income taxes
Effects of changes in German tax law
Income taxes
(193)
(2)
(282)
Total income taxes
(2)
Minority interests
589
565
Income before extraordinary items and
cumulative effects of changes in accounting principles
Extraordinary items:
Gains on disposals of businesses, net of taxes
(therein gain on issuance of subsidiary and associated
company stock of €2,418 in 2000)
Losses on early extinguishment of debt, net of taxes
Cumulative effects of changes in accounting principles:
transition adjustments resulting from adoption of
SFAS 133 and EITF 90-20, net of taxes
–
–
–
–
–
–
589
565
Net income
Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Income before extraordinary items and cumulative effects
of changes in accounting principles
Extraordinary items
Cumulative effects of changes in
accounting principles
Net income
Diluted earnings per share
Income before extraordinary items and cumulative effects
of changes in accounting principles
Extraordinary items
Cumulative effects of changes in
accounting principles
Net income
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
(in millions of €, except per share amounts)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME 7171
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Assets
Intangible assets
Property, plant and equipment, net
Investments and long-term financial assets
Equipment on operating leases, net
Fixed assets
Inventories
Trade receivables
Receivables from financial services
Other receivables
Securities
Cash and cash equivalents
Non-fixed assets
Deferred taxes
Prepaid expenses
Total assets (thereof short-therm
2000: €71,300; 1999: €70,111)
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Capital stock
Additional paid-in capital
Retained earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Treasury stock
Stockholders’ equity
Minority interests
Accrued liabilities
Financial liabilities
Trade liabilities
Other liabilities
Liabilities
Deferred taxes
Deferred income
Total liabilities (thereof short-term
2000: €81,516; 1999: €83,315)
Consolidated
At December, 31
Industrial Business
At December, 31
Financial Services
At December, 31
Note
2000
(Note 1)
$
2000
€
1999
€
2000
€
1999
€
2000
€
1999
€
12
12
18
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
9
21
2,922
3,113
2,823
2,907
2,632
37,688
40,145
36,434
40,043
36,338
206
102
11,366
12,107
3,942
10,967
3,079
1,140
191
96
863
31,651
33,714
27,249
3,047
2,518
30,667
24,731
83,627
89,079
70,448
56,964
44,567
32,115
25,881
15,286
16,283
14,985
15,333
14,036
7,506
7,995
8,840
7,617
8,522
950
378
949
318
45,694
48,673
38,735
13,515
14,396
12,571
5,049
6,691
5,378
7,127
8,969
9,099
30
6,414
4,195
6,445
38
48,643
38,697
6,323
8,250
8,197
7,982
1,183
682
6,248
719
902
93,741
99,852
93,199
40,034
45,366
59,818
47,833
2,287
7,423
2,436
3,806
2,350
7,907
7,214
7,782
3,710
7,076
86
125
96
138
187,078
199,274
174,667
107,130
100,719
92,144
73,948
2,449
6,840
2,609
2,565
7,286
7,329
27,659
29,461
23,925
2,866
3,053
2,241
–
–
–
22
39,814
42,409
36,060
35,825
30,318
6,584
5,742
487
519
650
506
637
34,211
36,441
37,695
35,772
37,155
13
669
13
540
79,594
84,783
64,488
9,508
4,400
75,275
60,088
14,323
15,257
15,786
14,875
15,484
382
302
9,033
9,621
10,286
7,068
7,655
2,553
2,631
102,950
109,661
90,560
31,451
27,539
78,210
63,021
5,145
4,471
5,480
4,764
5,192
4,510
(639)
4,215
1,227
3,843
6,119
3,965
549
667
24
25
26
27
9
28
147,264
156,865
138,607
71,305
70,401
85,560
68,206
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
187,078
199,274
174,667
107,130
100,719
92,144
73,948
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
72
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Consolidated Statements of Changes in
Stockholders’ Equity
Accumulated other
comprehensive income
Additional
paid-in
capital
Cumulative
translation
adjustment
Available-
for-sale
securities
Retained
earnings
Capital
stock
Derivative
financial
instru-
ments
Minimum
pension
liability
Treasury
stock
Total
Balance at January 1, 1998
2,391
2,958
21,892
(19)
(424)
27,960
893
–
4,820
–
(1,402)
Net income
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Total comprehensive income
–
–
–
–
Issuance of capital stock
163
3,913
Purchase and retirement of capital stock
Re-issuance of treasury stock
Dividends
Special distribution
Other
–
–
–
–
7
–
–
–
(1,086)
(5,284)
–
538
–
–
(135)
191
–
–
–
–
–
–
269
–
259
–
–
–
–
–
–
Balance at December 31, 1998
2,561
7,274
20,533
(509)
528
Net income
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Total comprehensive income
Issuance of capital stock
Purchase of capital stock
Re-issuance of treasury stock
Dividends
Other
–
–
4
–
–
–
–
–
–
63
–
–
–
(8)
5,746
–
–
–
–
–
–
(2,356)
2
2,431
(181)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Balance at December 31, 1999
2,565
7,329
23,925
1,922
347
Net income
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Total comprehensive income
–
–
–
–
Increase in stated value of capital stock
44
(44)
Issuance of capital stock
Purchase of capital stock
Re-issuance of treasury stock
Dividends
–
–
–
–
1
–
–
–
7,894
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
(2,358)
1,363
(149)
(408)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Balance at December 31, 2000
2,609
7,286
29,461
3,285
198
(408)
(22)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
(1)
–
–
–
–
–
–
(20)
–
(8)
–
–
–
–
–
(28)
–
6
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
(169)
482
4,820
(1,144)
3,676
4,076
(169)
1,020
–
–
(1,086)
(5,284)
111
174
–
–
–
–
(86)
86
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
(88)
88
–
–
30,367
5,746
2,242
7,988
67
(86)
86
(2,356)
(6)
36,060
7,894
812
8,706
–
1
(88)
88
(2,358)
42,409
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
(in millions of €, except per share amounts)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY 7373
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Net income
Income applicable to minority interests
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Gains on disposals of businesses (see also Note 11)
Depreciation and amortization of equipment
on operating leases
Depreciation and amortization of fixed assets
Change in deferred taxes
Equity income (loss) from associated companies
Cumulative effects of changes in accounting principles
Losses on early extinguishment of debt (extraordinary item)
Change in financial instruments
(Gains) losses on disposals of fixed assets/securities
Change in trading securities
Change in accrued liabilities
Changes in other operating assets and liabilities:
– inventories, net
– trade receivables
– trade liabilities
– other assets and liabilities
Cash provided by operating activities
Purchases of fixed assets:
– Increase in equipment on operating leases
– Purchases of property, plant and equipment
– Purchases of other fixed assets
Proceeds from disposals of equipment on operating leases
Proceeds from disposals of fixed assets
Payments for investments in businesses
Proceeds from disposals of businesses
Change in cash from exchange of businesses
Additions to receivables from financial services
Repayments of receivables from financial services:
– Finance receivables collected
– Proceeds from sales of finance receivables
Acquisitions of securities (other than trading)
Proceeds from sales of securities (other than trading)
Change in other cash
Cash used for investing activities
Change in commercial paper borrowings and short-therm
financial liabilities
Additions to long-term financial liabilities
Repayment of financial liabilities
Dividends paid (including profit transferred from subsidiaries)
Proceeds from issuance of capital stock
(including minority interests)
Purchase of treasury stock
Proceeds from special distribution tax refund
Cash provided by (used for) financing activities
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and
cash equivalents (maturing within 3 months)
Net incrase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(maturing within 3 months)
Cash and cash equivalents (maturing within 3 months)
At beginning of period
At end of period
Consolidated
Year ended December 31,
2000
€
7,894
12
1999
€
5,746
18
1998
€
4,820
130
2000
(Note 1)
$
7,411
11
(5,227)
(5,568)
(1,181)
(296)
6,090
6,695
1,145
229
82
–
(84)
(427)
21
1,669
(822)
(686)
(398)
(672)
6,487
7,131
1,220
244
87
–
(90)
(455)
22
1,778
(876)
(731)
(424)
(714)
3,315
6,035
2,402
(23)
–
19
247
(1,215)
495
4,001
(2,436)
(733)
1,331
2
1,972
5,359
1,959
(59)
–
129
(191)
(368)
251
1,419
(976)
(688)
1,827
1,393
15,037
16,017
18,023
16,681
(17,947)
(9,756)
(451)
7,778
809
(4,584)
292
(1,268)
(19,117)
(10,392)
(480)
8,285
862
(4,883)
311
(1,351)
(19,336)
(9,470)
(645)
6,575
507
(1,289)
1,336
–
(10,245)
(8,155)
(305)
4,903
515
(857)
685
–
(109,377)
(116,507)
(102,140)
(81,196)
41,566
59,754
(7,309)
9,598
188
(30,707)
(3,039)
27,466
(8,592)
(2,233)
105
(83)
–
13,624
44,276
63,649
(7,786)
10,224
200
(32,709)
(3,238)
29,257
(9,152)
(2,379)
112
(88)
–
14,512
41,928
51,843
(4,395)
3,719
(743)
(32,110)
9,333
13,340
(4,611)
(2,378)
164
(86)
–
15,762
33,784
40,950
(4,617)
2,734
(1,641)
(23,445)
2,503
9,491
(4,126)
(6,454)
4,076
(169)
1,487
6,808
470
501
805
(397)
(1,576)
(1,679)
2,480
(353)
8,225
6,649
8,761
7,082
6,281
8,761
6,634
6,281
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
74
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Industrial Business
Year ended December 31,
Financial Services
Year ended December 31,
2000
€
7,761
11
1999
€
5,157
16
(5,568)
(1,181)
207
7,047
590
185
(10)
–
(76)
(454)
22
1,742
(725)
(698)
(498)
(623)
8,913
(3,566)
(10,340)
(422)
3,374
836
(4,723)
298
(1,351)
133
–
–
(5,594)
8,355
385
(12,615)
(393)
2,523
2,324
(2,370)
(224)
(88)
–
1,772
68
5,966
1,496
(10)
–
19
247
(1,213)
495
3,913
(2,387)
(541)
1,222
(166)
13,101
(2,935)
(9,407)
(524)
3,007
411
(1,145)
1,336
–
(28)
–
–
(3,958)
3,333
(462)
(10,372)
(260)
918
439
(2,373)
82
(86)
–
(1,280)
471
750
(1,459)
2,199
7,859
6,400
5,660
7,859
1998
€
4,255
128
(296)
45
5,321
1,560
(38)
–
129
(191)
(317)
251
1,375
(1,040)
(812)
1,668
36
12,074
(2,538)
(8,118)
(245)
2,548
500
(814)
682
–
63
–
–
(2,015)
247
(1,455)
(11,145)
(1,136)
322
944
(5,865)
3,561
(169)
1,487
(856)
(371)
(298)
5,958
5,660
2000
€
133
1
–
6,280
84
630
59
97
–
(14)
(1)
–
36
(151)
(33)
74
(91)
7,104
1999
€
589
2
–
3,247
69
906
(13)
–
–
–
(2)
–
88
(49)
(192)
109
168
4,922
(15,551)
(52)
(16,401)
(63)
(58)
4,911
26
(160)
13
–
(121)
3,568
96
(144)
–
–
1998
€
565
2
–
1,927
38
399
(21)
–
–
–
(51)
–
44
64
124
159
1,357
4,607
(7,707)
(37)
(60)
2,355
15
(43)
3
–
(116,640)
(102,112)
(81,259)
44,276
63,649
(2,192)
1,869
(185)
(20,094)
(2,845)
26,734
(11,476)
(9)
336
–
–
12,740
30
(220)
902
682
41,928
51,843
(437)
386
(281)
(21,738)
9,593
12,422
(5,050)
(5)
82
–
–
17,042
55
281
621
902
33,784
40,950
(2,602)
2,487
(186)
(12,300)
3,639
9,169
(5,070)
(589)
515
–
–
7,664
(26)
(55)
676
621
Net income
Income applicable to minority interests
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Gains on disposals of businesses (see also Note 11)
Depreciation and amortization of equipment
on operating leases
Depreciation and amortization of fixed assets
Change in deferred taxes
Equity income (loss) from associated companies
Cumulative effects of changes in accounting principles
Losses on early extinguishment of debt (extraordinary item)
Change in financial instruments
(Gains) losses on disposals of fixed assets/securities
Change in trading securities
Change in accrued liabilities
Changes in other operating assets and liabilities:
– inventories, net
– trade receivables
– trade liabilities
– other assets and liabilities
Cash provided by operating activities
Purchases of fixed assets:
– Increase in equipment on operating leases
– Purchases of property, plant and equipment
– Purchases of other fixed assets
Proceeds from disposals of equipment on operating leases
Proceeds from disposals of fixed assets
Payments for investments in businesses
Proceeds from disposals of businesses
Change in cash from exchange of businesses
Additions to receivables from financial services
Repayments of receivables from financial services:
– Finance receivables collected
– Proceeds from sales of finance receivables
Acquisitions of securities (other than trading)
Proceeds from sales of securities (other than trading)
Change in other cash
Cash used for investing activities
Change in commercial paper borrowings and short-therm
financial liabilities
Additions to long-term financial liabilities
Repayment of financial liabilities
Dividends paid (including profit transferred from subsidiaries)
Proceeds from issuance of capital stock
(including minority interests)
Purchase of treasury stock
Proceeds from special distribution tax refund
Cash provided by (used for) financing activities
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and
cash equivalents (maturing within 3 months)
Net incrase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(maturing within 3 months)
Cash and cash equivalents (maturing within 3 months)
At beginning of period
At end of period
(in millions of €, except per share amounts)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 75
7575
Consolidated Fixed Assets Schedule
Acquisition or Manufacturing Costs
Balance at
January 1,
2000
Change in
consolidated
companies
Currency
change
Additions
Reclassi-
fications
Disposals
Balance at
December
31, 2000
Other intangible assets
Goodwill
Intangible assets
Land, leasehold improvements and
buildings including buildings on
land owned by others
983
4,061
5,044
23
192
215
(190)
81
(109)
163
81
244
20,232
545
(1,977)
1,336
Technical equipment and machinery
30,673
1,247
(1,421)
3,970
9
40
49
486
741
108
42
150
880
4,413
5,293
316
20,306
1,476
33,734
Other equipment, factory and
office equipment
Advance payments relating to plant
and equipment and construction
in progress
20,416
870
(1,434)
3,525
300
2,797
20,880
7,100
455
(137)
1,591
(1,583)
125
7,301
Property, plant and equipment
78,421
3,117
(4,969)
10,422
Investments in affiliated companies
Loans to affiliated companies
Investments in associated companies
Investments in related companies
Loans to associated and related companies
Long-term securities
Other loans
1,062
42
546
1,323
220
785
373
19
–
19
57
11
–
10
(68)
27
339
119
5,452
2,930
(106)
(37)
(2)
(89)
905
114
142
85
(56)
(35)
(2)
(4)
(1)
–
–
2
4,714
82,221
405
49
747
409
3
8
188
912
137
8,196
1,769
305
917
193
Investments and long-term financial assets
4,351
116
5,177
4,634
(40)
1,809
12,429
Equipment on operating leases2)
32,678
2,082
(21)
19,117
47
11,296
42,607
G
F
D
S
G
S
F
D
1) Currency translation changes with period end rates.
2) Excluding initial direct costs.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
76
CONSOLIDATED FIXED ASSETS SCHEDULE
Depreciations/Amortization
Book Value1)
Balance at
January 1,
2000
Change in
consolidated
companies
Currency
change
Additions
Reclassi-
fications
Disposals
Balance at
December
31, 2000
Balance at
December
31, 2000
Balance at
December
31, 1999
519
1,702
2,221
8
74
82
(156)
(328)
(484)
153
279
432
9,159
171
(1,435)
823
(5)
8
3
6
66
8
74
453
427
464
Other intangible assets
1,727
2,180
2,686
3,113
2,359
2,823
Goodwill
Intangible assets
122
8,602
11,704
11,073
Land, leasehold improvements and
buildings including buildings on
land owned by others
19,575
602
(1,194)
3,122
(31)
1,240
20,834
12,900
11,098
Technical equipment and machinery
13,252
474
(1,167)
2,693
30
2,648
12,634
8,246
7,164
Other equipment, factory and
office equipment
Advance payments relating to plant
and equipment and construction
in progress
S
E
I
T
I
V
I
T
C
A
G
N
I
T
A
R
E
P
O
1
(1)
(1)
7
41,987
1,246
(3,797)
6,645
117
4
16
216
38
1
17
409
5,574
–
–
2
1
(1)
–
–
2
(22)
–
(19)
(24)
(37)
–
(6)
33
–
1
20
–
–
–
(108)
54
324
1
6,487
–
5
(2)
–
–
(6)
–
–
–
(8)
–
–
6
7,295
7,099
4,010
42,076
40,145
36,434
Property, plant and equipment
6
4
–
120
–
–
15
192
–
–
2
–
1
9
792
137
8,196
1,577
305
916
184
945
38
530
Investments in affiliated companies
Loans to affiliated companies
Investments in associated companies
1,107
Investments in related companies
182
784
356
Loans to associated and related companies
Long-term securities
Other loans
27
322
12,107
3,942
Investments and long-term financial assets
3,313
9,073
33,534
27,104
Equipment on operating leases2)
(in millions of €, except per share amounts)
CONSOLIDATED FIXED ASSETS SCHEDULE 77
77
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
1. THE COMPANY
The consolidated financial statements of DaimlerChrysler AG
(“DaimlerChrysler” or the “Group”) have been prepared in
accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles (“U.S. GAAP”), except that in 1998 the Group accounted
for a material joint venture in accordance with the proportionate
method of consolidation (see Note 3). All amounts herein are
shown in millions of euros and for the year 2000 are also
presented in U.S. dollars (“$”), the latter being unaudited and
presented solely for the convenience of the reader at the rate of
€1 = $0.9388, the Noon Buying Rate of the Federal Reserve Bank
of New York on December 29, 2000.
Certain prior year balances have been reclassified to conform with
the Group’s current year presentation. DaimlerChrysler was
formed through the merger of Daimler-Benz Aktiengesellschaft
(“Daimler-Benz”) and Chrysler Corporation (“Chrysler”) in
November 1998 (“Merger”). Pursuant to the amended and restated
business combination agreement dated May 7, 1998, 1.005
Ordinary Shares, no par value (“DaimlerChrysler Ordinary Share”),
of DaimlerChrysler were issued for each outstanding Ordinary
Share of Daimler-Benz and 0.6235 DaimlerChrysler Ordinary
Shares were issued for each outstanding share of Chrysler
common stock, stock options and performance shares.
DaimlerChrysler issued 1,001.7 million Ordinary Shares in
connection with these transactions.
The Merger was accounted for as a pooling of interests and
accordingly, the historical results of Daimler-Benz and Chrysler for
1998 have been restated as if the companies had been combined
for all periods presented. In connection with the Merger, €685 of
merger costs (€401 after tax) were incurred and charged to
expense in 1998. These costs consisted primarily of fees for
investment bankers, attorneys, accountants, financial printing,
accelerated management compensation and other related charges.
Commercial practices with respect to the products manufactured
by DaimlerChrysler necessitate that sales financing, including
leasing alternatives, be made available to the Group’s customers.
Accordingly, the Group’s consolidated financial statements are
significantly influenced by activities of the financial services
businesses. To enhance the readers’ understanding of the Group’s
consolidated financial statements, the accompanying financial
statements present, in addition to the consolidated financial state-
ments, information with respect to the financial position, results of
operations and cash flows of the Group’s industrial and financial
services business activities. Such information, however, is not re-
quired by U.S. GAAP and is not intended to, and does not repre-
sent the separate U.S. GAAP financial position, results of opera-
tions or cash flows of the Group’s industrial or financial services
business activities. Transactions between the Group’s industrial
and financial businesses principally represent intercompany sales
of products, intercompany borrowings and related interest, and
other support under special vehicle financing programs. The ef-
fects of transactions between the industrial and financial services
businesses have been eliminated within the industrial business
columns.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Consolidation – All material companies in which DaimlerChrysler
has legal or effective control are consolidated. Significant
investments in which DaimlerChrysler has 20% to 50% of the
voting rights and the ability to exercise significant influence over
operating and financial policies (“associated companies”) are
accounted for using the equity method. For a material joint
venture in 1998, DaimlerChrysler used the proportionate method
of consolidation (see Note 3). All other investments are accounted
for at cost.
For business combinations accounted for under the purchase
accounting method, all assets acquired and liabilities assumed are
recorded at fair value. An excess of the purchase price over the fair
value of net assets acquired is capitalized as goodwill and
amortized over the estimated period of benefit on a straight-line
basis.
The effects of intercompany transactions have been eliminated.
Foreign Currencies – The assets and liabilities of foreign
subsidiaries where the functional currency is not the euro are
generally translated using period-end exchange rates while the
statements of income are translated using average exchange
rates during the period. Differences arising from the translation
of assets and liabilities in comparison with the translation of the
previous periods are included as a separate component of
stockholders’ equity.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries operating in
highly inflationary economies are translated into euro on the basis
of period-end rates for monetary assets and liabilities and at
historical rates for non-monetary items, with resulting translation
gains and losses being recognized in income. Further, in such
economies, depreciation and gains and losses from the disposal of
non-monetary assets are determined using historical rates.
The exchange rates of the significant currencies of non-euro
countries used in preparation of the consolidated financial
statements were as follows (amounts for the year 1998 have been
restated from Deutsche Marks into euros using the Official Fixed
Conversion Rate of €1 = DM1.95583):
Exchange rate at
December 31,
2000
€1 =
1999
€1 =
2000
€1 =
Annual average
exchange rate
1999
€1 =
1998
€1 =
1.84
1.80
1.69
1.93
1.29
0.62
0.62
0.61
0.66
0.67
106.92
102.73
99.47
121.25
144.96
0.93
1.00
0.92
1.07
1.11
Currency:
Brazil
Great
Britain
Japan
USA
BRL
GBP
JPY
USD
Revenue Recognition – Revenue is recognized when persuasive evi-
dence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or services
have been rendered, the price of the transaction is fixed and deter-
minable, and collectibility is reasonably assured. Revenues are rec-
ognized net of discounts, cash sales incentives, customer bonuses
and rebates granted. Cash sales incentives are recorded as a
reduction of revenue when the related revenue is recorded.
Sales under which the Group conditionally guarantees the
minimum resale value of the product are accounted for as
operating leases with the related revenues and costs deferred at
the time of title passage. Operating lease income is recorded when
earned on a straight-line basis. Revenue on long-term contracts is
generally recognized under the percentage-of-completion method
based upon contractual milestones or performance. Revenue from
finance receivables is recorded on the interest method.
Receivable Sales and Retained Interests in Sold Receivables – The
Group sells significant amounts of finance receivables as asset-
backed securities through securitization. The Group sells a
portfolio of receivables to a trust and remains as servicer, and is
paid a servicing fee. Servicing fees are earned on a level-yield
basis over the remaining term of the related sold receivables. In a
subordinated capacity, the Group retains residual cash flows, a
beneficial interest in principal balances of sold receivables and
certain cash deposits provided as credit enhancements for
investors. Gains and losses from the sales of finance receivables
are recognized in the period in which sales occur. In determining
the gain or loss for each qualifying sale of finance receivables, the
investment in the sold receivable pool is allocated between the
portion sold and the portion retained based upon their relative fair
values.
The Group recognizes unrealized gains or losses attributable to the
change in the fair value of the retained interests, which are re-
corded in a manner similar to available-for-sale securities, net of
related income taxes as a separate component of stockholders’ eq-
uity until realized. The Group is not aware of an active market for
the purchase or sale of retained interests, and accordingly, deter-
mines the estimated fair value of the retained interests by dis-
counting the expected cash flow releases (the cash out method) us-
ing a discount rate which is commensurate with the risks involved.
In determining the fair value of the retained interests, the Group
estimates the future rates of prepayments, net credit losses and
forward yield curves. These estimates are developed by evaluating
the historical experience of comparable receivables and the spe-
cific characteristics of the receivables purchased, and forward
yield curves based on trends in the economy. An other-than-tempo-
rary impairment adjustment to the carrying value of the retained
interests generally is required if the expected cash flows decline
below the cash flows inherent in the cost basis of an individual re-
tained interest (the pool by pool method). Other-than-temporary
impairment adjustments are recorded as a component of revenue.
Product-Related Expenses – Provisions for estimated product
warranty costs are recorded in cost of sales at the time the related
sale is recognized. Non-cash sales incentives that do not reduce
the transaction price to the customer are classified within cost of
sales. Shipping and handling costs are recorded as cost of sales.
Expenditures for advertising and sales promotion and for other
sales-related expenses are charged to selling expense as incurred.
Research and Development – Research and development costs are
expensed as incurred.
Sales of Subsidiary Stock – Gains resulting from the issuance of
stock by a Group subsidiary or equity method investment which
reduces DaimlerChrysler’s percentage ownership are recorded in
the statement of income.
Earnings Per Share – Basic earnings per share is calculated by
dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares
outstanding. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential
dilution that would occur if all securities and other contracts to
issue Ordinary Shares were exercised or converted (see Note 34).
Net income represents the earnings of the Group after minority
interests. Basic and diluted earnings per Ordinary Share for the
year ended December 31, 1998 have been restated to reflect the
conversion of Daimler-Benz and Chrysler shares into
DaimlerChrysler Ordinary Shares (see Note 1) and the dilutive
effect resulting from the discount to market value at which
the Daimler-Benz Ordinary Shares were sold in the rights offering
(see Note 22).
(in millions of €, except per share amounts)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Intangible Assets – Purchased intangible assets, other than good-
will, are valued at acquisition cost and are amortized over their re-
spective useful lives (3 to 40 years) on a straight-line basis. Good-
will derived from acquisitions is capitalized and amortized over 3
to 40 years. The Group periodically assesses the recoverability of
its goodwill based upon projected future cash flows.
Property, Plant and Equipment – Property, plant and equipment is
valued at acquisition or manufacturing costs less accumulated
depreciation. Depreciation expense is recognized either using the
declining balance method until the straight-line method yields
larger expenses or the straight-line method. The costs of internally
produced equipment and facilities include all direct costs and
allocable manufacturing overhead. Costs of the construction of
certain long-term assets include capitalized interest which is
amortized over the estimated useful life of the related asset.
The following useful lives are assumed: buildings – 17 to 50 years;
site improvements – 8 to 20 years; technical equipment and
machinery – 3 to 30 years; and other equipment, factory and office
equipment – 2 to 15 years.
Leasing – The Group is a lessee of property, plant and equipment
and lessor of equipment, principally passenger cars and
commercial vehicles. All leases that meet certain specified criteria
intended to represent situations where the substantive risks and
rewards of ownership have been transferred to the lessee are
accounted for as capital leases. All other leases are accounted for
as operating leases. Equipment on operating leases, where the
Group is lessor, is valued at acquisition cost and depreciated over
its estimated useful life of 3 to 14 years using the straight-line
method.
Long-Lived Assets – The Group accounts for long-lived assets in
accordance with the provisions of Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) 121, “Accounting for the
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be
Disposed Of.” This Statement requires that long-lived assets and
certain identifiable intangibles be reviewed for impairment
whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the
carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability
of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the
carrying amount of an asset to future net cash flows expected to
be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be
impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the
amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the
fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the
lower of the carrying amount of fair value less costs to sell.
Non-fixed Assets – Non-fixed assets represent the Group’s
inventories, receivables, securities and cash, including amounts to
be realized in excess of one year. In the accompanying notes, the
portion of assets and liabilities to be realized and settled in excess
of one year has been disclosed.
Marketable Securities and Investments – Securities and investments
are accounted for at fair values, if readily determinable. Unrealized
gains and losses on trading securities, representing securities
bought principally for the purposes of selling them in the near
term, are included in income. Unrealized gains and losses on avail-
able-for-sale securities are included in accumulated other compre-
hensive income, net of applicable deferred income taxes. All other
securities are recorded at cost. Unrealized losses on all marketable
securities and investments that are other than temporary are
recognized in income.
Inventories – Inventories are valued at the lower of acquisition or
manufacturing cost or market, cost being generally determined on
the basis of an average or first-in, first-out method (“FIFO”).
Certain of the Group’s U.S. inventories are valued using the last-in,
first-out method (“LIFO”). Manufacturing costs comprise direct
material and labor and applicable manufacturing overheads,
including depreciation charges.
Financial Instruments – DaimlerChrysler uses derivative financial
instruments such as forward foreign exchange contracts, swaps,
options, futures, swaptions, forward rate agreements, caps
and floors for hedging purposes. Effective January 1, 2000,
DaimlerChrysler adopted SFAS 133, “Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities,” as amended by SFAS 137
and 138 (see Note 10). SFAS 133 requires that all derivative
instruments are recognized as assets or liabilities on the balance
sheet and measured at fair value, regardless of the purpose or
intent for holding them. Changes in the fair value of derivative
instruments are recognized periodically either in income or
stockholders’ equity (as a component of other comprehensive
income), depending on whether the derivative is designated as a
hedge of changes in fair value or cash flows. For derivatives
designated as fair value hedges, changes in fair value of the
hedged item and the derivative are recognized currently in
earnings. For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, fair
value changes of the effective portion of the hedging instrument
are recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income on
the balance sheet until the hedged item is recognized in earnings.
The ineffective portion of the fair value changes are recognized in
earnings immediately. SFAS 133 also requires that certain
derivative instruments embedded in host contracts be accounted
for separately as derivatives.
Prior to the adoption of SFAS 133, derivative instruments which
were not designated as hedges of specific assets, liabilities, or firm
commitments were marked to market and any resulting unrealized
gains or losses recognized in income. If there was a direct
connection between a derivative instrument and an underlying
transaction and a derivative was so designated, a valuation unit
was formed. Once allocated, gains and losses from these valuation
units, which were used to manage interest rate and currency risks
of identifiable assets, liabilities, or firm commitments, did not
affect income until the underlying transaction was realized.
Further information of the Group’s financial instruments is
included in Note 31.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Accrued Liabilities – The valuation of pension liabilities and
postretirement benefit liabilities is based upon the projected unit
credit method in accordance with SFAS 87, “Employers’
Accounting for Pensions,” and SFAS 106, “Employers’ Accounting
for Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions.” An accrued li-
ability for taxes and other contingencies is recorded when an obli-
gation to a third party has been incurred, the payment is probable
and the amount can be reasonably estimated. The effects of ac-
crued liabilities relating to personnel and social costs are valued at
their net present value where appropriate.
Use of Estimates – Preparation of the financial statements requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
New Accounting Pronouncements – In September 2000, the FASB
issued SFAS 140, “Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of
Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities – a
replacement of FASB Statement No. 125.” This statement revises
the standards for accounting for securitizations and other transfers
of financial assets and collateral and requires certain financial
statement disclosures. SFAS 140 is effective for transactions
occurring after March 31, 2001. The new disclosure requirements
are effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2000.
Adoption of this replacement standard is not anticipated to have a
material effect on DaimlerChrysler’s consolidated financial
statements (see Note 32).
As of July 1, 2000, DaimlerChrysler adopted Emerging Issues Task
Force Issue No. 99-20 (“EITF 99-20”), “Recognition of Interest
Income and Impairment on Purchased and Retained Beneficial
Interests in Securitized Financial Assets.” EITF 99-20 specifies,
among other things, how a transferor that retains an interest in a
securitization transaction, or an enterprise that purchases a
beneficial interest, should account for interest income and
impairment (see Note 10).
In July 2000, the Emerging Issues Task Force reached a final
consensus on Issue 00-10, “Accounting for Shipping and Handling
Fees and Costs.” The Issue requires that all amounts billed to the
customer in a sale transaction related to shipping and handling, if
any, represent revenues earned for the goods provided and should
be classified as revenue. DaimlerChrysler adopted the consensus
effective October 1, 2000. Adoption of Issue 00-10 did not have a
material impact on the Group’s consolidated financial statements.
With the adoption of EITF 00-10, DaimlerChrysler has elected to
reclassify shipping and handling costs from selling expenses to
cost of sales for all years presented. DaimlerChrysler classifies
amounts billed to a customer in a sale transaction related to
shipping and handling as revenue.
During 2000, the Emerging Issues Task Force reached a final con-
sensus on Issue 00-14, “Accounting for Certain Sales
Incentives.” The Issue requires that an entity recognizes sales
incentives at the latter of (1) the date at which the related revenue
(in millions of €, except per share amounts)
is recorded by the entity or (2) the date at which the sales
incentive is offered. The Issue also requires that when recognized,
the reduction in or refund of the selling price of the product or
service resulting from any cash sales incentive should be
classified as a reduction of revenue. If the sales incentive is a free
product or service delivered at the time of the sale, the cost of the
free product or service should be classified as cost of sales. The
consensus reached in the Issue is effective for DaimlerChrysler in
its financial statements beginning April 1, 2001, with earlier
adoption encouraged. DaimlerChrysler will apply the consensus
prospectively in 2001. DaimlerChrysler is currently determining
the impact of the adoption of Issue 00-14 on the Group’s
consolidated financial statements.
3. SCOPE OF CONSOLIDATION
Scope of Consolidation - DaimlerChrysler comprises 485 foreign
and domestic subsidiaries (1999: 549) and 1 joint venture (1999:
16); the latter is accounted for on a pro rata basis. A total of 108
(1999: 55) subsidiaries are accounted for in the consolidated
financial statements using the equity method of accounting.
During 2000, 45 subsidiaries and 1 joint venture were included in
the consolidated financial statements for the first time. A total of
113 subsidiaries and 16 joint ventures were no longer included in
the consolidated group. Significant effects of changes in the
consolidated group on the consolidated balance sheets and the
consolidated statements of income are explained further in the
notes to the consolidated financial statements. A total of 255
subsidiaries (“affiliated companies”) are not consolidated as their
combined influence on the financial position, results of operations,
and cash flows of the Group is not material (1999: 343). The effect
of such non-consolidated subsidiaries for all years presented on
consolidated assets, revenues and net income of DaimlerChrysler
was approximately 1%. In addition, 6 (1999: 7) companies
administering pension funds whose assets are subject to
restrictions have not been included in the consolidated financial
statements. The consolidated financial statements include 74
associated companies (1999: 109) accounted for at cost and
recorded under investments in related companies as these
companies are not material to the respective presentation of the
financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Group.
Investment in Adtranz – In the first quarter of 1999,
DaimlerChrysler acquired the remaining outstanding shares of
Adtranz, a rail systems joint venture, from Asea Brown Boveri for
$472 (€441). The acquisition was accounted for under the
purchase method of accounting. The purchase price was allocated
to assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated
fair values. This allocation resulted in goodwill of €100, which is
being amortized on a straight-line basis over 17 years. Prior to the
acquisition in 1999, the Group accounted for its investment in
Adtranz, including its 65 subsidiaries, using the proportionate
method of consolidation. Accordingly, the consolidated financial
statements of DaimlerChrysler for the year ended December 31,
1998 included DaimlerChrysler’s 50% interest in the assets and
liabilities, revenues and expenses and cash flows of Adtranz.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Under U.S. GAAP, DaimlerChrysler’s investment in Adtranz was re-
quired to be accounted for using the equity method of accounting.
The differences in accounting treatment between the proportionate
and equity methods would not have affected reported stockholders’
equity or net income of DaimlerChrysler. Under the equity method
of accounting, DaimlerChrysler’s net investment in Adtranz would
have been included within investments in the balance sheet and
its share of the net loss of Adtranz together with the amortization
of the excess of the cost of its investment over its share of the
investment’s net assets would have been reported as part of finan-
cial income, net in the Group’s statement of income. Additionally,
Adtranz would have impacted the Group’s reported cash flows only
to the extent of the investing cash outflow in 1998 of €159 result-
ing from a capital contribution by DaimlerChrysler. For purposes
of its United States financial reporting obligation, DaimlerChrysler
requested and received permission from the United States Securi-
ties and Exchange Commission to prepare its 1998 consolidated
financial statements with this departure from U.S. GAAP.
Summarized consolidated financial information of Adtranz follows
for the year ended December 31, 1998. The amounts represent
those used in the DaimlerChrysler consolidation, including
goodwill resulting from the formation of Adtranz. Other companies
included in the consolidated financial statements according to the
proportionate method are not material.
Statement of income information
Revenues
Operating loss1)
Net loss
Year ended
December 31,
1998
1,658
(322)
(316)
1) The operating loss for 1998 includes impairment charge on goodwill
of €64.
Cash flow information
Cash flows from:
Operating activities
Investing activities
Financing activities
Effect of foreign exchange on cash
Change in cash (maturing within 3 months)
Cash (maturing within 3 months) at beginning of period
Cash (maturing within 3 months) at end of period
Year ended
December 31,
1998
(130)
(84)
161
(2)
(55)
155
100
In 1998, cash maturing within 3 months includes €30 held by
DaimlerChrysler AG in connection with internal cash
concentration procedures.
In August 2000, DaimlerChrysler entered into an agreement to sell
Adtranz (see Note 35).
4. EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENTS
At December 31, 2000, the significant investments in companies
accounted for under the equity method were the following:
Company
European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (“EADS”)
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (“MMC”)
debis Systemhaus (“dSH”)
Ownership
Percentage
33.0%
34.0%
49.9%
Further information with respect to the transactions which
resulted in the Group’s holdings in EADS, MMC and dSH is
presented in Note 5 (Acquisitions and Dispositions) and Note 11
(Extraordinary Items). The aggregate quoted market prices as of
December 31, 2000, for DaimlerChrysler’s shares in EADS and
MMC were €5,974 and €1,543, respectively.
The carrying value of the significant investments exceeded
DaimlerChrysler’s share of the underlying reported net assets by
approximately €1,268 at December 31, 2000. The excess of the
Group’s initial investment in equity method companies over the
Group’s ownership percentage in the underlying net assets of
those companies is attributed to fair value adjustments, if any,
with the remaining portion classified as goodwill. The fair value
adjustments and goodwill are accounted for in the respective
equity method investment balances. Under the equity method,
investments are stated at initial cost and are adjusted for
subsequent contributions and DaimlerChrysler’s share of earnings,
losses and distributions. Goodwill is being amortized over 20
years.
The following tables present the combined, summarized financial
information for the Group’s significant equity method investments
(amounts shown on a 100% basis):
Income statement information (for period included at equity):
Revenues
Net loss
Balance sheet information:
Fixed assets
Non-fixed assets
Total assets
Stockholders’ equity
Minority interests
Accrued liabilities
Other Liabilities
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Periods ended
December 31,
2000
19,213
(590)
At December 31,
2000
34,161
43,423
77,584
16,377
358
16,718
44,131
77,584
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
5. ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS
Information on the sale of Adtranz’ fixed installations business is
included in Note 11.
On October 18, 2000, DaimlerChrysler acquired a 34% equity
interest in MMC for approximately €2,200. At the closing date of
the transaction, the Group also purchased MMC bonds with an
aggregate face value of JPY19,200 and a stated interest rate of 1.7%
for €206, which are convertible into shares of MMC stock. The
bonds are only convertible by DaimlerChrysler in the event that its
ownership percentage would be diluted below 34% upon
conversion of previously issued convertible bonds. To the extent
not converted, the bonds and accrued interest are due on April 30,
2003.
In October 2000, DaimlerChrysler acquired all the remaining
outstanding shares of Detroit Diesel Corporation for approximately
€500. The acquisition of the remaining 78.6% interest in Detroit
Diesel was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting
and resulted in goodwill of approximately €250, which is being
amortized on a straight-line basis over 20 years.
In October 2000, DaimlerChrysler and Deutsche Telekom
combined their information technology activities in a joint venture.
As part of the agreement, Deutsche Telekom received a 50.1%
interest in debis Systemhaus through a capital investment in debis
Systemhaus (see Note 11).
In September 2000, DaimlerChrysler acquired 100% of the out-
standing shares of the Canadian company Western Star Trucks
Holdings Ltd. for approximately €500. The acquisition was ac-
counted for under the purchase method of accounting and resulted
in goodwill of approximately €380, which is being amortized on a
straight-line basis over 20 years.
Information on the exchange of the Group’s controlling interest in
DaimlerChrysler Aerospace for shares of EADS and the related
initial public offering of EADS is included in Note 11.
Due to an initial public offering in March 1999 as well as to the
selling of a substantial portion of its remaining interests in
September 1999, debis AG, a wholly-owned subsidiary of
DaimlerChrysler, reduced its remaining interest in debitel AG to
10% (see Note 11).
Information on the acquisition of the remaining outstanding
shares of Adtranz in 1999 is included in Note 3.
In March 1998, the Group’s semiconductor business was sold to an
American company, Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. Also, during 1998
the Group sold further interests, including the sale of 30% of its
interests in LFK-Lenkflugkörpersysteme GmbH and 100% of its
interests in CMS, Inc. and two real-estate-project-companies. The
total pretax gains from these dispositions were approximately
€300.
In September 2000, DaimlerChrysler purchased a 9% equity
interest in Hyundai Motor Company for approximately €450.
DaimlerChrysler is accounting for its investment in Hyundai
as an available-for-sale security.
(in millions of €, except per share amounts)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Notes to Consolidated Statements of Income
6. FUNCTIONAL COSTS AND OTHER EXPENSES
Selling, administrative and other expenses are comprised of the
following:
Personnel expenses included in the statement of income are
comprised of:
Selling expenses
Administration expenses
Goodwill amortization and
write-downs
Other expenses
Year ended December 31,
2000
1999
1998
11,423
5,726
9,881
5,145
8,463
5,217
279
437
215
428
227
685
17,865
15,669
14,592
Wages and salaries
Social levies
Net periodic pension cost
(see Note 24a)
Net periodic postretirement benefit
cost (see Note 24a)
Other expenses for pensions
and retirements
Year ended December 31,
2000
1999
1998
21,836
21,044
19,982
3,428
3,179
2,990
327
931
1,126
830
783
866
79
221
69
26,500
26,158
25,033
Number of employees (annual average):
Hourly employees
Salaried employees
Trainees/apprentices
Year ended December 31,
2000
1999
1998
270,814
279,124
268,764
165,117
170,539
152,415
13,663
13,898
12,760
449,594
463,561
433,939
In 2000, 28 people (1999: 14,851 people; 1998: 36,024 people)
were employed in joint venture companies.
In 2000, the total remuneration paid by Group companies to the
members of the Board of Management of DaimlerChrysler AG
amounted to €52.6, and the remuneration paid to the members of
the Supervisory Board of DaimlerChrysler AG totaled €1.2.
Disbursements to former members of the Board of Management of
DaimlerChrysler AG and their survivors amounted to €29.5. An
amount of €137.4 has been accrued in the financial statements of
DaimlerChrysler AG for pension obligations to former members of
the Board of Management and their survivors. As of December 31,
2000, no advances or loans existed to members of the Board of
Management of DaimlerChrysler AG.
Other expenses in 1998 includes €229 related to settlement
payments of Airbus obligations by DaimlerChrysler Aerospace
Airbus GmbH to the Federal Republic of Germany.
Based on its investment in MMC and the corresponding strategic
alliance entered into in the fourth quarter 2000, DaimlerChrysler
conducted a review of its Compact Car Strategy in view of the
“Z-Car” project, and concluded that it was necessary to revise the
current strategic plan for the smart brand, including restructuring
of supplier contracts. As a result, the carrying values of certain of
the brand’s long-lived assets were determined to be impaired as
the identifiable, undiscounted future cash flows from the operation
of such assets were less then their respective carrying values. In
accordance with SFAS 121, DaimlerChrysler recorded an
impairment charge of €281. The impairment charge represents the
amount by which the carrying values of such assets exceeded their
respective fair market values. The impairment relates principally
to the carrying values of the manufacturing facility, equipment
and tooling. In addition, charges of €255 were recorded related to
fixed cost reimbursement agreements with MCC smart suppliers.
The charges were recorded in cost of sales (€494) and other
expenses (€42).
In 2000, DaimlerChrysler recorded an impairment charge in cost
of sales of approximately €500 for certain leased vehicles in the
Services segment. Declining resale prices of used vehicles in the
North American and the U.K. markets required the Group to re-
evaluate the recoverability of the carrying values of its leased
vehicles. This re-evaluation was performed using product specific
cash flow information. As a result, the carrying values of these
leased vehicles were determined to be impaired as the identifiable
undiscounted future cash flows from such vehicles were less than
their respective carrying values. In accordance with SFAS 121, the
resulting pre-tax impairment charges represent the amount by
which the carrying values of such vehicles exceeded their
respective fair market values.
84
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
7. OTHER INCOME
Other income includes gains on sales of property, plant and
equipment (€106, €132 and €99 in 2000, 1999 and 1998,
respectively) and rental income, other than relating to financial
services leasing activities (€178, €153 and €138 in 2000, 1999 and
1998, respectively). In 1998 gains on sales of companies of €389
were recognized in other income.
9. INCOME TAXES
Income before income taxes consists of the following:
Income before income taxes
Germany
Foreign
Year ended December 31,
2000
1999
1998
2,729
1,747
4,476
2,688
6,969
9,657
2,229
5,864
8,093
8. FINANCIAL INCOME, NET
Year ended December 31,
2000
1999
1998
Income tax expense (benefit) are comprised of the following
components:
Income (loss) from investments
of which from affiliated companies
€24 (1999: €41; 1998: €(20))
Gains, net from disposals of
investements and shares in
affiliated and associated companies
73
19
(111)
1
41
37
Write-down of investments and shares
in affiliated companies
(54)
(19)
(55)
Income (loss) from companies
included at equity
Income (loss) from investments, net
Other interest and similar income
of which from affiliated companies
€20(1999: €17; 1998: €13)
(244)
(224)
23
64
59
(70)
1,268
1,382
1,327
Interest and similar expenses
(988)
(729)
(702)
Interest income, net
280
653
625
Income from securities and long-term
receivables
161
913
231
Write-down of securities and
long-term receivables
Other, net
Other financial income (loss), net
(3)
(58)
100
156
(17)
(1,280)
(384)
333
(10)
(13)
208
763
In 1999, realized and unrealized losses on derivative financial
instruments of €1,078 were included in other, net.
The Group capitalized interest expenses related to qualifying
construction projects of €181 (1999: €163; 1998: €186).
Current taxes
Germany
Foreign
Deferred taxes
Germany
Foreign
Year ended December 31,
2000
1999
1998
(45)
1,160
1,490
(606)
1,999
1,074
1,538
836
1,085
4,533
(267)
1,322
967
992
3,014
In 2000, the German government enacted new tax legislation
which, among other changes, will reduce the Group’s statutory
corporate tax rate for German companies from 40% on retained
earnings and 30% on distributed earnings to a uniform 25%,
effective for the Group’s year beginning January 1, 2001. The
significant other tax law change is the exemption from tax for
certain gains from the sale of shares in affiliated and unaffiliated
companies. The effects of the reduction in the tax rate and other
changes on the deferred tax assets and liabilities of the Group’s
German companies were recognized in the year of enactment.
As a result, a net charge of €263 is included in the consolidated
statement of income in 2000. The effects of the reduction in the
tax rate resulted in deferred tax expense of €373. The exemption
from tax for certain gains from the sale of shares resulted in
deferred tax benefit of €110 due to the elimination of the net
deferred tax liabilities on the net unrealized gains.
In 1999, the tax laws in Germany were changed including a
reduction in the retained corporate income tax rate from 45% to
40% and the broadening of the tax base. The effects of the changes
in German tax laws were recognized as a net charge of €812 in the
consolidated statement of income in 1999. The effects of the
reduction in the tax rate on the deferred tax assets and liabilities
of the Group’s German companies as of December 31, 1998
amounted to €290. The broadening of the tax base resulted in tax
expense of €522.
(in millions of €, except per share amounts)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
85
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are summarized as
follows:
For the year ending December 31, 2000, the German corporate tax
law applied a split-rate imputation with regard to the taxation of
the income of a corporation. In accordance with the tax law in
effect for fiscal year 2000, retained corporate income is initially
subject to a federal corporate tax of 40% (1999: 40%; 1998: 45%)
plus a solidarity surcharge of 5.5% for each year on federal
corporate taxes payable. Including the impact of the surcharge, the
federal corporate tax rate amounts to 42.2% (1999: 42.2%; 1998:
47.475%). Upon distribution of certain retained earnings generated
in Germany to stockholders, the corporate income tax rate on the
earnings is adjusted to 30%, plus a solidarity surcharge of 5.5% for
each year on the distribution corporate tax, for a total of 31.65% for
each year, by means of a refund for taxes previously paid. Under
the new German corporate tax system, during a 15 year transition
period beginning on January 1, 2001, the Group will continue to
receive a refund or pay additional taxes on the distribution of
retained earnings which existed as of December 31, 2000.
For German companies, the deferred taxes at December 31, 2000
are calculated using a federal corporate tax of 25% (1999: 40%;
1998: 45%) plus a solidarity surcharge of 5.5% for each year on
federal corporate taxes payable plus the after federal tax benefit
rate for trade tax of 12.125% (1999: 9.3%; 1998: 8.525%). Including
the impact of the surcharge and the trade tax, the tax rate applied
to German deferred taxes amounts to 38.5% (1999: 51.5%; 1998:
56%). The effect of the tax rate reductions in 2000 and 1999 on
deferred tax balances are reflected separately in the
reconciliations presented below.
Property, plant and equipment
Equipment on operating leases
Inventories
Receivables
Net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards
Retirement plans
Other accrued liabilities
Liabilities
Deferred income
Other
Valuation allowances
Deferred tax assets
Property, plant and equipment
Equipment on operating leases
Receivables
Prepaid expenses
Retirement plans
Other accrued liabilities
A reconciliation of income taxes determined using the German
corporate tax rate of 42.2% (1999: 42.2%; 1998: 47.475%) plus the
after federal tax benefit rate for trade taxes of 9.3% (1999: 9.3%;
1998: 8.525%) for a combined statutory rate of 51.5% in 2000
(1999: 51.5%; 1998: 56%) is as follows:
Taxes on undistributed earnings of foreign
subsidiaries
Other
Deferred tax liabilities
Year ended December 31,
Deferred tax liabilities, net
2000
1999
1998
December 31,
2000
1999
463
800
664
2,200
915
3,539
4,756
1,113
1,330
471
1,217
920
1,424
993
1,011
3,984
4,248
1,482
1,246
568
16,251
17,093
(335)
(363)
15,916
16,730
(3,609)
(3,346)
(7,569)
(5,600)
(2,386)
(3,278)
(481)
(508)
(2,325)
(2,187)
(1,010)
(671)
(486)
(520)
(1,094)
(2,006)
(18,960)
(18,116)
(3,044)
(1,386)
At December 31, 2000, the Group had corporate tax net operating
losses (“NOLs”) and credit carryforwards amounting to €2,309
(1999: €2,232) and German trade tax NOLs amounting to €1,882
(1999: €1,352). The corporate tax NOLs and credit carryforwards
relate to losses of foreign and domestic non-Organschaft
companies and are partly limited in their use to the Group. The
valuation allowances on deferred tax assets of foreign and
domestic operations decreased by €28. In future periods,
depending upon the financial results, management’s estimate of
the amount of the deferred tax assets considered realizable may
change, and hence the valuation allowances may increase or
decrease.
Expected expense for income taxes
2,305
4,973
4,532
Effect of changes in German tax laws
Credit for dividend distributions
Foreign tax rate differential
Changes in valuation allowances on
German deferred tax assets
Effects of equity method investments
Amortization of non-deductible
goodwill
Other
Actual expense
for income taxes
263
(486)
(346)
–
113
52
98
812
–
(500)
(515)
(966)
(1,012)
23
(12)
33
170
112
(30)
78
(151)
1,999
4,533
3,014
Income tax credits from dividend distributions reflected mainly
the tax benefits from the dividend distributions of €2.35 per
Ordinary Share to be paid for each year.
86
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Net deferred income tax assets and liabilities in the consolidated
balance sheets are as follows:
December 31, 2000
December 31, 1999
Total
thereof
non-
current
Total
thereof
non-
current
Deferred tax assets
2,436
1,576
3,806
2,937
Deferred tax liabilities
(5,480)
(4,938)
(5,192)
(4,689)
Deferred tax
liabilities, net
(3,044)
(3,362)
(1,386)
(1,752)
DaimlerChrysler provided foreign withholding taxes of €351
(1999: €343) on €7,028 (1999: €6,868) in cumulative undistributed
earnings of foreign subsidiaries and additional German tax of €135
(1999: €177) on the future payout of these foreign dividends
because these earnings are not intended to be permanently
reinvested in those operations. Beginning in 1999, the German tax
law requires that deductible expenses are reduced by 5% of foreign
dividends received.
The Group did not provide income taxes or foreign withholding
taxes on €15,543 (1999: €13,224) in cumulative earnings of foreign
subsidiaries because these earnings are intended to be indefinitely
reinvested in those operations. It is not practicable to estimate the
amount of unrecognized deferred tax liabilities for these
undistributed foreign earnings.
Including the items charged or credited directly to related
components of stockholders’ equity, the expense (benefit) for
income taxes consists of the following:
Expense for income taxes
before extraordinary items
Income tax expense (benefit) of
extraordinary items
Changes in accounting principles
Stockholders’ equity for employee
stock option expense in excess
of amounts recognized for financial
purposes
Stockholders’ equity for items of
other comprehensive income
Year ended December 31,
2000
1999
1998
1,999
4,533
3,014
324
(53)
470
–
(78)
–
–
(31)
(212)
(338)
(155)
296
1,932
4,817
3,020
10. CUMULATIVE EFFECTS OF CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING
PRINCIPLES
Beneficial Interests in Securitized Financial Assets: Adoption of EITF
99-20 – As of July 1, 2000, DaimlerChrysler adopted EITF 99-20
which specifies, among other things, how a transferor that retains
an interest in a securitization transaction, or an enterprise that
purchases a beneficial interest, should account for interest income
and impairment. The cumulative effect of adopting EITF 99-20 was
a charge of €99 (net of income tax benefits of €58).
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities: Adoption of
SFAS 133 and SFAS 138 – DaimlerChrysler elected to adopt SFAS
133 on January 1, 2000. Upon adoption of this Statement,
DaimlerChrysler recorded a net transition adjustment gain of €12
(net of income tax expense of €5) in the statement of income and a
net transition adjustment loss of €349 (net of income tax benefit of
€367) in accumulated other comprehensive income. Adoption of
SFAS 138 did not have an impact on the Group’s consolidated
statement of income.
11. EXTRAORDINARY ITEMS
In October 2000, Adtranz sold its fixed installations business
which primarily focuses on rail electrification and traction power
to Balfour Beatty for €153 resulting in an extraordinary after-tax
gain of €89 (net of income tax expense of €52).
In October 2000, DaimlerChrysler and Deutsche Telekom
combined their information technology activities in a joint venture.
In accordance with an agreements announced on March 27, 2000,
Deutsche Telekom received a 50.1% interest in dSH through an
investment of approximately €4,600 for new shares of dSH. The
agreements require a minimum annual dividend to be paid to
DaimlerChrysler for each year through 2004. The agreements also
confer on Deutsche Telekom the option to acquire from the Group,
and on DaimlerChrysler the option to sell to Deutsche Telekom, the
Group’s remaining 49.9% interest in dSH. The Deutsche Telekom
option is exercisable from January 1, 2002 through January 1,
2005, with the exercise period subject to a delay of up to two years
at the option of the Group. The DaimlerChrysler option is
exercisable from October 1, 2000 through January 1, 2005. The
price for the purchase of the remaining 49.9% interest ranges from
€4,600 to €4,900, depending upon when the option is exercised
and various other factors. In 2000, the transaction resulted in an
extraordinary after-tax gain of €2,345.
(in millions of €, except per share amounts)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
87
In July 2000, the Group exchanged its controlling interest in
DaimlerChrysler Aerospace for shares of EADS, which
subsequently completed its initial public offering. EADS is a global
aerospace and defense company which was established through a
merger of Aerospatiale Matra S.A., DaimlerChrysler Aerospace AG
and Construcciones Aeronauticas S.A. (“CASA”). DaimlerChrysler
accounted for the shares of EADS received in the exchange at their
fair value on that date and recorded an extraordinary gain of
€3,009. The Group accounts for its 33% interest in EADS using the
equity method of accounting. DaimlerChrysler has the right to sell
all of its ownership interest in EADS to certain French
shareholders. This put option may be exercised immediately in the
event of a voting deadlock on certain matters or at certain times
after three years. The price is based on the average closing mid-
market price of EADS shares during the 30 trading days prior to
the exercise of the put option.
In 2000, Ballard Inc., a developer of fuel cells and related power
generation systems, issued additional common shares to its
shareholders. DaimlerChrysler elected not to purchase additional
shares thereby reducing its ownership interest in Ballard to 19%.
The dilution of its ownership interest resulted in an extraordinary
gain of €73.
In March 1999, debis AG, a wholly-owned subsidiary of
DaimlerChrysler, sold a portion of its interests in debitel AG in an
initial public offering of its ordinary shares for proceeds of €274.
In September 1999, debis AG sold an additional portion of its
remaining interests in debitel AG to Swisscom for proceeds of
€924. The sales resulted in an extraordinary after-tax gain of €659
(net of income tax expense of €481) and reduced debis’ remaining
interest in debitel to 10%.
The gains from each of the foregoing transactions are reported as
extraordinary items because U.S. GAAP requires such presentation
when a significant disposition of assets or businesses occurs
within two years subsequent to accounting for a business
combination using the pooling-of-interests method of accounting.
In 1999 the Group extinguished €51 of long-term debt resulting in
an extraordinary after tax loss of €19 (net of income tax benefit of
€11).
In December 1998, DaimlerChrysler extinguished €257 of the
outstanding principal amount of its Auburn Hills Trust Guaranteed
Exchangeable Certificates due 2020 (the “Certificates”) at a cost of
€454. The extinguishment of the Certificates resulted in an
extraordinary after tax loss of €129 (net of income tax benefit of
€78).
88
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Notes to the Consolidated balance sheets
12. INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND PROPERTY,
14. INVENTORIES
PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
Information with respect to changes in the Group’s intangible
assets and property, plant and equipment is presented in the
Consolidated Fixed Assets Schedule included herein. Intangible
assets represent principally goodwill and intangible pension
assets.
Property, plant and equipment includes buildings, technical
equipment and other equipment capitalized under capital lease
agreements of €140 (1999: €368). Depreciation expense and
impairment charges on assets under capital lease arrangements
were €188 (1999: €32; 1998: €38).
13. EQUIPMENT ON OPERATING LEASES, NET
Information with respect to changes in the Group’s equipment on
operating leases is presented in the Consolidated Fixed Assets
Schedule included herein. Of the total equipment on operating
leases, €32,639 represent automobiles and commercial vehicles
(1999: €26,409).
Noncancellable future lease payments due from customers for
equipment on operating leases at December 31, 2000 are as
follows:
At December 31,
2000
1999
Raw materials and manufacturing supplies
2,495
2,602
Work-in-process
thereof relating to long-term contracts
and programs in process €1,967 (1999: €2,000)
5,232
6,285
Finished goods, parts and products
held for resale
Advance payments to suppliers
Less: Advance payments received
thereof relating to long-term contracts
and programs in process €608 (1999: €1,166)
10,726
9,887
309
518
18,762
19,292
(2,479)
(4,307)
16,283
14,985
Certain of the Group’s U.S. inventories are valued using the LIFO
method. If the FIFO method had been used instead of the LIFO
method, inventories would have been higher by €1,058
(1999: €691).
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
thereafter
6,924
4,663
1,954
678
241
265
14,725
15. TRADE RECEIVABLES
At December 31,
2000
1999
Receivable from sales of goods and services
8,506
8,859
Long-term contracts and programs, unbilled,
net of advance payments received
Allowance for doubtful accounts
200
779
8,706
9,638
(711)
(798)
7,995
8,840
As of December 31, 2000, €261 of the trade receivables mature af-
ter more than one year (1999: €469).
(in millions of €, except per share amounts)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
89
16. RECEIVABLES FROM FINANCIAL SERVICES
17. OTHER RECEIVABLES
Receivables from:
Sales financing
Finance leases
Initial direct costs
Unearned income
At December 31,
2000
1999
Receivables from affiliated companies
37,193
32,696
Receivables from related companies1)
19,031
11,440
56,224
44,136
Retained interests in sold receivables and
subordinated asset backed certificates
177
143
Other receivables and other assets
(8,021)
(5,977)
Unguaranteed residual value of leased assets
1,183
1,032
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for doubtful accounts
49,563
39,334
(890)
(599)
48,673
38,735
1) Related companies include entities which have a significant ownership in
DaimlerChrysler or entities in which the Group holds a significant
investment.
As of December 31, 2000, €28,138 of the financing receivables
mature after more than one year (1999: €21,194).
As of December 31, 2000, €2,101 of the other receivables mature
after more than one year (1999: €3,390).
18. SECURITIES, INVESTMENTS AND LONG-TERM FINANCIAL
ASSETS
Information with respect to the Group’s investments and long-term
financial assets is presented in the Consolidated Fixed Assets
Schedule included herein. Securities included in non-fixed assets
are comprised of the following:
At December 31,
2000
1999
1,341
1,379
850
1,250
4,872
4,006
7,761
7,592
15,353
13,698
(957)
(1,127)
14,396
12,571
At December 31,
2000
1999
2,791
4,347
601
397
1,589
5,378
938
1,191
2,493
8,969
Sales financing and finance lease receivables consist of retail
installment sales contracts secured by automobiles and
commercial vehicles. Contractual maturities applicable to
receivables from sales financing and finance leases in each of the
years following December 31, 2000 are as follows:
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
thereafter
22,235
10,416
8,249
5,053
2,662
7,609
Debt securities
Actual cash flows will vary from contractual maturities due to
future sales of finance receivables, prepayments and charge-offs.
Equity-based funds
Debt-based funds
56,224
Equity securities
90 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Carrying amounts and fair values of debt and equity securities
included in securities and investments for which fair values are
readily determinable are classified as follows:
Available-for-sale
Trading
Securities
Investments and long-term
financial assets available-for-sale
Cost
Fair
value
4,859
4,918
451
460
5,310
5,378
843
1,304
6,153
6,682
At December 31, 2000
Unrealized
Gain
Loss
Cost
At December 31, 1999
Unrealized
Gain
Loss
Fair
value
246
9
255
737
992
187
–
187
276
463
8,114
8,486
487
483
8,601
8,969
522
–
522
296
784
488
8,897
9,753
1,010
150
4
154
–
154
The aggregate costs, fair values and gross unrealized holding gains
and losses per security class are as follows:
Cost
Fair
value
At December 31, 2000
Unrealized
Gain
Loss
Cost
At December 31, 1999
Unrealized
Gain
Loss
Fair
value
Equity securities
1,333
1,880
855
308
977
1,662
698
13
Debt securities issued by the German
government and its agencies
Municipal securities
Debt securities issued by
foreign governments
Corporate debt securities
Equity-based funds
Debt-based funds
Asset-backed securities
Other marketable debt securities
Available-for-sale
Trading
122
24
652
536
323
123
25
656
537
397
1,692
1,590
178
842
180
834
5,702
6,222
451
460
6,153
6,682
1
1
5
6
80
14
3
18
983
9
992
–
–
1
5
6
116
1
26
463
–
159
20
167
20
1,682
1,654
1,234
935
1,210
1,191
2,526
2,495
622
255
616
255
8
–
13
–
276
15
–
–
8,410
9,270
1,010
487
483
–
463
8,897
9,753
1,010
–
–
41
24
20
46
6
–
150
4
154
The estimated fair values of investments in debt securities, by
contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities may
differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the
right to call or prepay obligations with or without penalty.
At December 31,
2000
1999
2,704
735
430
76
3,968
1,806
477
166
3,945
6,417
Available-for-sale
Due within one year
Due after one year through five years
Due after five years through ten years
Due after ten years
(in millions of €, except per share amounts)
Proceeds from disposals of available-for-sale securities were
€9,422 (1999: €2,481; 1998: €2,734). Gross realized gains from
sales of available-for-sale securities were €275 (1999: €627; 1998:
€98), while gross realized losses were €140 (1999: €4; 1998: €8).
DaimlerChrysler uses the specific identification method as a basis
for determining cost and calculating realized gains and losses.
Other securities classified as cash equivalents were approximately
€4,300 and €5,400 at December 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively,
and consisted primarily of purchase agreements, commercial
paper and certificates of deposit.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
91
19. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and cash equivalents include €45 (1999: €338) of deposits
with original maturities of more than three months.
20. ADDITIONAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Liquid assets recorded under various balance sheet captions are as
follows:
Cash and cash equivalents
originally maturing within 3 months
Cash and cash equivalents
originally maturing after 3 months
Securities
Other
At December 31,
2000
1999
1998
7,082
8,761
6,281
45
338
308
5,378
8,969
12,160
5
133
324
12,510
18,201
19,073
The following represents supplemental information with respect to
cash flows:
Interest paid
Income taxes paid
Year ended at December 31,
2000
1999
1998
5,629
775
3,315
1,883
2,553
993
21. PREPAID EXPENSES
Prepaid expenses are comprised of the following:
Prepaid pension cost
Other prepaid expenses
At December 31,
2000
1999
6,799
6,236
1,108
7,907
978
7,214
As of December 31, 2000, €6,819 of the total prepaid expenses
mature after more than one year (1999: €6,118).
22. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUIT Y
Number of shares issued and outstanding
DaimlerChrysler had issued and outstanding 1,003,271,911
registered, Ordinary Shares of no par value at December 31, 2000.
Each share represents a nominal value of €2.60 of capital stock.
Special Distribution
On May 27, 1998 the Daimler-Benz shareholders approved, and on
June 15, 1998 Daimler-Benz paid, a special distribution of €10.23
(€10.04 after adjustment to reflect the approximately 20% discount
to market value at which the Daimler-Benz Ordinary Shares and
ADS were sold in the rights offering) per Ordinary Share/ADS.
Rights Offering
In June 1998, Daimler-Benz issued to holders of Daimler-Benz
Ordinary Shares, ADS and convertible debt securities, rights to
acquire up to an aggregate of 52.4 million newly issued Daimler-
Benz Ordinary Shares and on June 25, 1998, Daimler-Benz issued
and sold 52.4 million Daimler-Benz Ordinary Shares for net
proceeds of €3,827. The rights issued by Daimler-Benz entitled the
holders to purchase Daimler-Benz Ordinary Shares at
approximately a 20% discount to the market price of Daimler-Benz
Ordinary Shares. Basic and diluted earnings per Ordinary Share
have been restated to reflect the dilutive effect resulting from the
discount to market value at which the Daimler-Benz Ordinary
Shares were sold in the rights offering.
Treasury Stock
In 2000, DaimlerChrysler purchased and re-issued approximately
1.4 million Ordinary Shares in connection with an employee share
purchase plan.
During the second half of 1999, DaimlerChrysler purchased
approximately 1.2 million of its Ordinary Shares and re-issued the
shares to employees in connection with an employee share
purchase plan.
In November 1998, Chrysler contributed 23.5 million shares of its
common stock to the Chrysler Corporation Retirement Master
Trust, which serves as a funding medium for and holds the assets
of various pension and retirement plans of Chrysler.
Preferred Stock
On July 24, 1998, Chrysler redeemed all of the outstanding
Chrysler Depositary Shares representing its Series A Convertible
Preferred Stock.
Authorized and conditional capital
Through April 30, 2003, the Board of Management is authorized,
upon approval of the Supervisory Board, to increase capital stock
by a total of up to an aggregate nominal amount of €256 and to
issue Ordinary Shares of up to an aggregate nominal amount of
€26 to employees.
92 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
In April 2000, the Group’s shareholders agreed to increase the
nominal amount of capital stock per share from approximately
€2.56 (originating from the conversion of Deutsche Marks into
euros) to €2.60. This resulted in an increase of capital stock and an
equivalent decrease of additional paid-in capital of €44. The
conditional and authorized capital as described in the Articles of
Association were adjusted accordingly. DaimlerChrysler is
authorized to issue convertible bonds and notes with warrants in a
nominal volume of up to €15,000 with a term of up to 20 years by
April 18, 2005. The convertible bonds and notes with warrants
shall grant to the holders or creditors option or conversion rights
for new shares in DaimlerChrysler in a nominal amount not to
exceed €300 of capital stock. DaimlerChrysler is also entitled to
grant up to 96,000,000 rights (representing up to a nominal
amount of approximately €250 of capital stock) with respect to the
DaimlerChrysler Stock Option Plan by April 18, 2005. Finally,
DaimlerChrysler is authorized through October 18, 2001, to
acquire treasury stock for certain defined purposes up to a
maximum nominal amount of €256 of capital stock, representing
approximately 10% of issued and outstanding capital stock.
nominal amount of €508 including 7,600,000 notes which may be
converted into 0.86631 newly issuable shares before June 4, 2002.
Notes not converted by this date will be mandatorily converted at a
conversion rate between 0.86631 and 1.25625 Ordinary Shares per
note to be determined on the basis of the average market price for
the shares during the last 20 trading days before June 8, 2002.
During 2000, 92 (1999: 665; 1998: 3,713) DaimlerChrysler
Ordinary Shares were issued upon exercise.
During 1996, DaimlerChrysler Luxembourg Capital S.A., a wholly-
owned subsidiary of DaimlerChrysler, issued 4.125% bearer notes
with appertaining warrants due July 5, 2003, in the amount of
€383 with a nominal value of €511 each, including a total of
7,690,500 options which, on the basis of the option agreement (as
amended), entitles the bearer of the option to subscribe for shares
of DaimlerChrysler AG. The option price per share is €42.67 in
consideration of exchange of the notes or €44.49 in cash. During
2000, options for the subscription of 10,416 (1999: 1,517,468; 1998:
5,027,002) newly issued DaimlerChrysler Ordinary Shares have
been exercised.
Convertible notes
In June 1997, DaimlerChrysler issued 5.75% subordinated
mandatory convertible notes due June 14, 2002 with a nominal
amount of €66.83 per note. These convertible notes represent a
Comprehensive income
The changes in the components of other comprehensive income
(loss) are as follows:
Year ended December 31,
2000
Tax
Effect
Pretax
Net
Pretax
1999
Tax
Effext
Net
Pretax
1998
Tax
Effect
Net
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities:
Unrealized holding gains (losses)
(250)
46
(204)
292
(163)
129
659
(354)
305
Reclassification adjustments for
(gains) losses included in net income
Net unrealized gains (losses)
Net gains (losses) on derivatives hedging
variability of cash flows:
61
(189)
(6)
40
55
(623)
(149)
(331)
313
150
(310)
(181)
(103)
57
556
(297)
(46)
259
Unrealized derivative gains (losses)
(1,932)
978
(954)
Reclassification adjustments for (gains)
losses included in net income
Net derivative gains (losses)
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Minimum pension liability adjustments
Other comprehensive income (loss)
1,113
(567)
546
(819)
1,474
8
474
411
(111)
(2)
338
(408)
1,363
6
812
–
–
–
2,431
(13)
2,087
–
–
–
–
5
–
–
–
–
–
–
2,431
(1,402)
(8)
(2)
–
–
–
–
1
–
–
–
(1,402)
(1)
155
2,242
(848)
(296)
(1,144)
(in millions of €, except per share amounts)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
93
Miscellaneous
Minority stockholders of Dornier GmbH have the right to exchange
their interests in Dornier for holdings of equal value in
DaimlerChrysler Luft- und Raumfahrt Holding AG or Ordinary
Shares of DaimlerChrysler AG and such options are exercisable at
any time.
Under the German corporation law (Aktiengesetz), the amount of
dividends available for distribution to shareholders is based upon
the earnings of DaimlerChrysler AG (parent company only) as
reported in its statutory financial statements determined in
accordance with the German commercial code
(Handelsgesetzbuch). For the year ended December 31, 2000,
DaimlerChrysler management has proposed a distribution of
€2,358 (€2.35 per share) of the 2000 earnings of DaimlerChrysler
AG as a dividend to the stockholders.
23. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Group currently has various stock appreciation rights (“SARs”)
plans, two stock option plans and a performance-based stock award
plan. Prior to the Merger, Chrysler had both fixed stock option and
performance-based stock compensation plans. These Chrysler
plans were terminated as a result of the Merger and all
outstanding options and awards became vested and were
converted into equivalent DaimlerChrysler Ordinary Shares. The
Group accounts for all stock-based compensation plans in
accordance with APB Opinion No. 25 and related interpretations.
Stock Appreciation-Based Plans
In the first half of 1999, DaimlerChrysler established a stock
appreciation rights plan (the “SAR Plan 1999”) which provides
eligible employees of the Group with the right to receive cash
equal to the appreciation of DaimlerChrysler Ordinary Shares
subsequent to the date of grant. The stock appreciation rights
granted under the SAR Plan 1999 vest in equal installments on the
second and third anniversaries from the date of grant. All
unexercised SARs expire ten years from the grant date. The
exercise price of a SAR is equal to the fair market value of
DaimlerChrysler’s Ordinary Shares on the date of grant. On
February 24, 1999, the Group issued 11.4 million SARs at an
exercise price of €89.70.
As discussed below, in the second quarter of 1999
DaimlerChrysler converted all options granted under its existing
stock option plans from 1997 and 1998 into SARs.
In conjunction with the consummation of the Merger in 1998, the
Group implemented a SAR plan (22.3 million SARs at an exercise
price of $75.56 each). The initial grant of SARs replaced Chrysler
fixed stock options that were converted to DaimlerChrysler
Ordinary Shares as of the consummation of the Merger. SARs
which replaced stock options that were exercisable at the time of
the consummation of the Merger were immediately exercisable at
the date of grant. SARs related to stock options that were not
exercisable at the date of consummation of the Merger became
exercisable in two installments; 50% on the six-month and one-
year anniversaries of the consummation date.
A summary of the activity related to the Group’s SAR plans as of
and for the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 is
presented below (SARs in millions):
2000
1999
1998
Weighted-avg.
exercise
price
Number
of SARs
Weighted-avg.
exercise
price
Number
of SARs
Weighted-avg.
exercise
price
Number
of SARs
Outstanding at beginning
of year
Granted
Exchange of Stock Options
for SARs
Exercised
Forfeited
Outstanding at year-end
SARs exercisable
at year-end
45.8
€80.25
22.2
€64.58
–
€
–
–
–
(.)
(1.3)
44.5
–
–
82.42
78.52
82.87
11.4
89.70
22.3
64.58
15.2
79.79
–
–
(2.2)
(0.8)
45.8
64.91
76.07
80.25
(0.1)
64.58
–
–
22.2
64.58
33.6
€80.63
26.8
€72.77
11.3
€64.58
The Group grants performance-based stock awards to certain eli-
gible employees with performance periods of up to three years and
track the value of DaimlerChrysler Ordinary Shares. The amount
ultimately earned in cash compensation at the end of a perfor-
mance period is based on the degree of achievement of corporate
goals. The Group issued 0.7 million performance-based stock
awards in both 2000 and 1999.
94 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Compensation expense or benefit on SARs and performance-based
stock awards is recorded based on changes in the market price of
DaimlerChrysler Ordinary Shares and, in the case of performance-
based stock awards, the attainment of certain performance goals.
For the years ended December 31, 2000 and 1999, the Group
recognized compensation benefit of €44 and €106, respectively,
and for the year ended December 31, 1998 recognized
compensation expense of €251 for SARs and performance-based
stock awards.
Stock Option Plans
In April 2000, the Group’s shareholders approved the
DaimlerChrysler Stock Option Plan 2000 (the “Plan”) which
provides for the granting of stock options for the purchase of
DaimlerChrysler Ordinary Shares to eligible employees. Options
granted under the Plan are exercisable at a reference price per
DaimlerChrysler Ordinary Share determined by the Supervisory
Board plus a 20% premium. The options become exercisable in
equal installments on the second and third anniversaries from the
date of grant. All unexercised options expire ten years from the
date of grant. If the market price per DaimlerChrysler Ordinary
Share on the date of exercise is at least 20% higher than the
reference price, the holder is entitled to receive a cash payment
equal to the original exercise premium of 20%. During the first
half of 2000, the Group issued 15.2 million options at a reference
price of €62.30. In May 2000, certain shareholders challenged the
approval of the Plan at the stockholders’ meeting on April 19,
2000. In October 2000, a regional court in Stuttgart (the
Landgericht) dismissed the case. The shareholders have
subsequently appealed the decision.
DaimlerChrysler established, based on shareholder approvals, the
1998, 1997 and 1996 Stock Option Plans (former Daimler-Benz
plans), which provide for the granting of options for the purchase
of DaimlerChrysler Ordinary Shares to certain members of
management. The options granted under the Plans are evidenced
by non-transferable convertible bonds with a principal amount of
€511 per bond due ten years after issuance. During certain
specified periods each year, each convertible bond may be
converted into 201 DaimlerChrysler Ordinary Shares, if the market
price per share on the day of conversion is at least 15% higher
than the predetermined conversion price and the options (granted
in 1998 and 1997) have been held for a 24 month waiting period.
The specific terms of these plans are as follows:
Bonds granted in
1996
1997
1998
Stated
interest
rate
Due
Conversion
price
July 2006
5.9%
€42.62
July 2007
5.3%
€65.90
July 2008
4.4%
€92.30
In the second quarter of 1999, DaimlerChrysler converted all
options granted under the 1998 and 1997 Stock Option Plans into
SARs. All terms and conditions of the new SARs are identical to
the stock options which were replaced, except that the holder of a
SAR has the right to receive cash equal to the difference between
the exercise price of the original option and the fair value of the
Group’s stock at the exercise date rather than receiving
DaimlerChrysler Ordinary Shares.
Analysis of the stock options issued to eligible employees is as
follows (options in millions):
2000
Number of
Stock
Options
Average
conversion
price per
share
Number of
Stock
Options
1999
Average
conversion
price per
share
1998
Average
conversion
price per
share
Number of
Stock
Options
Balance at beginning of year
Options granted
Bonds sold
Converted
Forfeited
Repayment
Exchanged for SARs
Outstanding at year-end
Exercisable at year-end
0.1
€42.62
15.5
€79.63
15.2
74.76
–
–
(.)
–
–
–
–
74.76
–
–
15.3
74.65
0.1
€42.62
–
–
–
–
(0.2)
(15.2)
0.1
0.1
7.5
–
8.2
(.)
–
€65.60
–
92.30
42.62
–
–
–
–
–
79.10
79.79
42.62
(0.2)
72.22
–
–
15.5
79.63
€42.62
0.1
€42.62
Compensation expense of €13 was recognized in 2000 in
connection with the stock option plans (1998: €38). No
compensation expense was recognized in 1999.
(in millions of €, except per share amounts)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
95
The fair value of the DaimlerChrysler stock options issued in
conjunction with the 2000 and 1998 Stock Option Plans was
calculated at the grant date based on a trinomial tree option
pricing model which considers the terms of the issuance. The
underlying assumptions and the resulting fair value per option are
as follows (at grant dates):
Expected dividend yield
Risk-free interest rate
Expected lives (in years)
Fair value per option
2000
1998
3.8 %
2.45 %
25.0 %
35.2 %
4.8 %
4.09 %
3
2
€ 9.50
€19.38
The fair value of each Chrysler fixed stock option grant is
estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-
pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions
used for grants and resulting fair values in 1998:
Expected dividend yield
Expected volatility
Risk-free interest rate
Expected lives (in years)
Fair value per option
1998
4.0 %
29 %
5.7 %
5
$9.20
The fair value of each Performance Share award was estimated at
the date of grant based on the market value of a share of Chrysler
common stock on the date of grant. Performance Share awards
were recognized over performance cycles of two to three years.
However, because all outstanding fixed stock option and
Performance Share grants were vested as of the date of the
Merger, for purposes of SFAS 123, all remaining compensation
expense was recognized in 1998.
Outstanding at beginning of year
30.7
$27.71
Expected volatility
Chrysler Fixed Stock Option Compensation Plans
A summary of the status of fixed stock option grants under
Chrysler’s stock-based compensation plans as of and for the year
ended December 31, 1998 is presented below (options in millions):
Chrysler
shares
under
option
1998
Weighted-
average
conversion
price
Granted
Exercised
Forfeited
Converted to DaimlerChrysler shares
Outstanding at end of year
Options exercisable at year-end
9.2
(3.8)
(0.1)
(36.0)
–
–
39.82
23.38
30.60
31.24
–
–
No compensation expense was recognized for Chrysler fixed stock
option grants since the options had conversion prices of not less
than the market value of Chrysler’s common stock at the date of
grant.
Chrysler Performance-Based Stock Compensation Plan
Chrysler’s stock-based compensation plans also provided for the
awarding of Performance Shares, which rewarded attainment of
performance objectives. Performance Shares were awarded at the
commencement of a performance cycle (two to three years) to each
eligible executive (officers and a limited number of senior
executives). At the end of each cycle, participants earned no
Performance Shares or a number of Performance Shares, ranging
from a set minimum to a maximum of 150% of the award for that
cycle, as determined by a committee of Chrysler’s Board of
Directors based on the Chrysler’s performance in relation to the
performance goals established at the beginning of the performance
cycle.
Compensation expense recognized for Performance Share awards
was €65 for 1998. Unearned Chrysler Performance Share awards
outstanding at the date of the Merger were 1.9 million. As a result
of the Merger, all Performance Shares were vested and converted
into DaimlerChrysler Ordinary Shares.
Miscellaneous
If compensation expense for stock-based compensation had been
based upon the fair value at the grant date, consistent with the
methodology prescribed under SFAS 123, “Accounting for Stock
Based Compensation,” the Group’s net income and basic and
diluted earnings per share would have been reduced by
approximately €12 and €127 (basic earnings per share: €0.01 and
€0.13; diluted earnings per share: €0.01 and €0.13) in 2000 and
1998, respectively. No additional compensation expense would
have been recorded for the year ended December 31, 1999 under
SFAS 123.
96 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
24. ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Accrued liabilities are comprised of the following:
2000
Due after
one year
Total
At December 31,
1999
Due after
one year
Total
At December 31, 2000, plan assets were invested in diversified
portfolios that consisted primarily of debt and equity securities, in-
cluding 8.2 million shares of DaimlerChrysler Ordinary Shares
with a market value of €361 in a U.S. plan, which were contributed
in connection with the Merger. Assets and income accruing on all
pension trust and relief funds are used solely to pay pension
benefits and administer the plans.
Pension plans and similar
obligations (see Note 24a)
11,151
10,200
14,048
13,075
Income and other taxes
2,192
474
2,281
77
The following information with respect to the Group’s pension
plans is presented by German Plans and Non-German Plans
(principally comprised of plans in the U.S.):
Other accrued liabilities
(see Note 24b)
23,098
7,901
21,366
7,813
36,441
18,575
37,695
20,965
a) Pension plans and similar obligations
Pension plans and similar obligations are comprised of the
following components:
At December 31,
2000
1999
Pension liabilities (pension plans)
1,838
5,588
Accrued postretirement health and life
insurance benefits
Other benefit liabilities
8,636
7,756
677
704
11,151
14,048
In the fourth quarter of 1999, DaimlerChrysler AG established the
“DaimlerChrysler Pension Trust” to provide for future pension
benefit payments in Germany. DaimlerChrysler AG contributed
€4,059 of securities to the Pension Trust, thereby reducing
accrued pension liabilities. In 2000, DaimlerChrysler AG
contributed an additional €1,419 of cash and securities to the
Pension Trust. The reduction of the pension liabilities in 2000
principally results from the transactions involving dSH and
DaimlerChrysler Aerospace.
Pension Plans
The Group provides pension benefits to substantially all of its
hourly and salaried employees. Plan benefits are principally based
upon years of service. Certain pension plans are based on salary
earned in the last year or last five years of employment while
others are fixed plans depending on ranking (both wage level and
position).
At December 31,
At December 31,
2000
Non-
German
Plans
1999
Non-
German
Plans
German
Plans
German
Plans
13,123
19,578
12,599
16,010
–
1,403
–
2,664
242
696
2
(732)
(3,365)
144
433
1,570
148
(257)
(31)
411
267
756
–
430
1,185
1,983
(28)
(2,142)
–
68
–
518
Change in Projected
benefit obligations:
Projected benefit
obligations at
beginning of year
Foreign currency
exchange rate changes
Service cost
Interest cost
Plan amendments
Actuarial gains
Dispositions
Acquisitions and other
Benefits paid
(531)
(1,377)
(539)
(1,070)
Projected benefit obliga-
tions at end of year
9,579
21,878
13,123
19,578
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets
at beginning of year
Foreign currency
exchange rate changes
Actual return on plan
assets
7,034
25,823
2,898
19,424
–
1,897
–
3,309
458
(755)
226
3,463
Employer contributions
1,419
30
4,059
166
Plan participant
contributions
Dispositions
Acquisitions and other
–
(579)
(15)
29
–
303
–
–
–
27
–
498
Benefits paid
(409)
(1,365)
(149)
(1,064)
Fair value of plan assets at
end of year
7,908
25,962
7,034
25,823
(in millions of €, except per share amounts)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
97
A reconciliation of the funded status to the amounts recognized in
the consolidated balance sheets is as follows:
At December 31,
At December 31,
2000
Non-
German
Plans
German
Plans
1999
Non-
German
Plans
German
Plans
Funded status*)
1,671
(4,084)
6,089
(6,245)
Unrecognized acturarial
net gains (losses)
Unrecognized prior
service cost
Unrecognized net
obligation at date of
initial application
(123)
1,102
(691)
3,859
(8)
(3,496)
(7)
(3,530)
–
(153)
–
(252)
Net amount recognized
1,540
(6,631)
5,391
(6,168)
Amounts recognized in
the consolidated balance
sheets consist of:
Prepaid pension cost
–
(6,799)
–
(6,236)
Accrued pension
liability
Intangible assets
Accumulated other
comprehensive
income
1,540
–
–
298
(95)
(35)
5,391
–
–
197
(98)
(31)
Net amount recognized
1,540
(6,631)
5,391
(6,168)
*) Difference between the projected benefit obligations and the fair value of
plan assets.
The measurement dates for the Group’s pension plans in Germany
are September 30 and in the U.S. are November 30 or December
31. Assumed discount rates and rates of increase in remuneration
used in calculating the projected benefit obligations together with
long-term rates of return on plan assets vary according to the
economic conditions of the country in which the pension plans are
situated. The weighted-average assumptions used in calculating
the actuarial values for the principal pension plans were as follows
(in %):
Weighted-average assumptions:
Discount rate
Expected return on plan assets
Rate of compensation increase
German Plans
Non-German Plans
2000
1999
1998
2000
1999
1998
6.5
7.9
3.0
6.0
7.7
2.8
6.0
7.7
3.0
7.7
10.2
5.5
7.5
9.8
5.9
6.5
9.8
6.0
98 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
The components of net periodic pension cost were as follows:
Service cost
Interest cost
2000
Non-
German
Plans
German
Plans
1999
Non-
German
Plans
German
Plans
1998
Non-
German
Plans
German
Plans
242
696
433
1,570
267
756
430
1,185
258
732
429
1,033
Expected return on plan assets
(625)
(2,487)
(223)
(1,872)
(203)
(1,514)
Amortization of:
Unrecognized net actuarial losses (gains)
Unrecognized prior service cost
Unrecognized net obligation
Other
Net periodic pension cost
3
1
–
1
318
(18)
371
146
(6)
9
1
–
–
1
802
41
214
129
2
129
(2)
–
–
(3)
782
80
187
126
3
344
The projected benefit obligations and fair value of plan assets for
pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of
plan assets were €1,764 and €343, respectively, as of December 31,
2000 and €13,934 and €7,818, respectively, as of December 31,
1999.
Other Postretirement Benefits
Certain DaimlerChrysler operations in the U.S. and Canada
provide postretirement health and life insurance benefits to their
employees. Upon retirement from DaimlerChrysler the employees
may become eligible for continuation of these benefits. The
benefits and eligibility rules may be modified periodically.
At December 31, 2000, plan assets were invested in diversified
portfolios that consisted primarily of debt and equity securities.
The following information is presented with respect to the Group’s
postretirement benefit plans:
Change in accumulated postretirement benefit
obligations:
Accumulated postretirement benefit
obligations at beginning of year
Foreign currency exchange rate changes
Service cost
Interest cost
Plan amendments
Actuarial (gains) losses
Acquisitions and other
Benefits paid
Accumulated postretirement benefit
obligations at end of year
At December 31,
2000
1999
10,527
9,886
829
208
873
444
523
107
1,645
209
702
246
(1,687)
51
(654)
(525)
12,857
10,527
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year
2,816
1,574
Foreign currency exchange rate changes
Actual return on plan assets
Employer contributions
Benefits paid
224
(55)
16
(6)
273
241
732
(4)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year
2,995
2,816
(in millions of €, except per share amounts)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
99
A reconciliation of the funded status to the amounts recognized in
the consolidated balance sheets is as follows:
The following schedule presents the effects of a one-percentage-
point change in assumed health care cost trend rates:
Funded status*)
Unrecognized acturarial net gains (losses)
Unrecognized prior service cost
Net amount recognized
At December 31,
2000
1999
9,862
(270)
(956)
8,636
7,711
574
(529)
7,756
*) Difference between the accumulated postretirement obligations and the
fair value of plan assets.
Assumed discount rates and rates of increase in remuneration
used in calculating the accumulated postretirement benefit
obligations together with long-term rates of return on plan assets
vary according to the economic conditions of the country in which
the plans are situated. The weighted-average assumptions used in
calculating the actuarial values for the postretirement benefit
plans were as follows (in %):
2000
1999
1998
Weighted-average assumptions as
of December 31:
Discount rate
Expected return on plan assets
Health care inflation rate in
following (or “base”) year
Ultimate health care inflation
rate (2005)
7.7
10.4
7.7
10.0
6.5
10.0
7.5
5.8
6.0
Effect on total of service and interest cost
components
Effect on accumulated postretirements benefit
obligations
1-Percen-
tage
Point
Increase
1-Percen-
tage
Point
Decrease
141
(115)
1,395
(1,163)
Prepaid Employee Benefits
In 1996 DaimlerChrysler established a Voluntary Employees’
Beneficiary Association (“VEBA”) trust for payment of non-pension
employee benefits. At December 31, 2000 and 1999, the VEBA had
a balance of €3,586 and €3,231, respectively, of which €2,864 and
€2,698, respectively, were designated and restricted for the
payment of postretirement health care benefits. Contributions to
the VEBA trust during the years ended December 31, 1999 and
1998 were €727 and €292, respectively. No contributions to the
VEBA trust were made in 2000.
b) Other accrued liabilities
Other accrued liabilities consisted of the following:
At December 31,
2000
1999
Accrued warranty costs and price risks
7,715
7,505
5.0
5.0
5.0
Accrued losses on uncompleted contracts
The components of net periodic postretirement benefit cost were
as follows:
Restructuring
Accrued personnel and social costs
Accrued sales incentives
2000
1999
1998
Other
804
260
2,503
3,588
8,228
993
595
3,409
2,429
6,435
23,098
21,366
Service cost
Interest cost
208
873
209
702
Expected return on plan assets
(308)
(169)
Amortization of:
Unrecognized net actuarial losses
Unrecognized prior service cost
Other
Net periodic postretirement benefit
cost
5
54
(2)
10
31
–
830
783
866
Additions to and refunds from the accrued liability for sales
incentives amounted to €8,386 and €7,413, respectively, for the
year ended December 31, 2000.
189
646
(6)
14
23
–
100 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Accruals for restructuring comprise certain employee termination
benefits and costs which are directly associated with plans to exit
specified activities. The changes in these provisions are
summarized as follows:
25. FINANCIAL LIABILITIES
Termination
benefits
Exit
costs
Total
liabilities
Notes/Bonds
Commercial paper
Balance at January 1, 1998
Utilizations and transfers
Reductions
Additions
Balance at December 31, 1998
Utilizations and transfers
Reductions
Additions
Balance at December 31, 1999
Utilizations and transfers
Reductions
Additions
Balance at December 31, 2000
555
(242)
(12)
259
560
(321)
(15)
183
407
(229)
(43)
16
151
173
(110)
(19)
31
75
21
(9)
101
188
(56)
(34)
11
109
728
(352)
(31)
290
635
(300)
(24)
284
595
(285)
(77)
27
260
In connection with the Group’s restructuring, provisions were re-
corded for termination benefits of €16 (1999: €183; 1998: €259), in
2000 principally within the Automotive Business of the former
Daimler-Benz Group, in 1999 principally within directly managed
businesses and DaimlerChrysler Aerospace and in 1998
principally within the Automotive Business of the former Daimler-
Benz Group and DaimlerChrysler Aerospace. In connection with
these restructuring efforts, the Group effected workforce
reductions of approximately 2,600 employees (1999: 2,400; 1998:
7,100) and paid termination benefits of €135 (1999: €239; 1998:
€413), of which €120 (1999: €168; 1998: €242) were charged
against previously established liabilities. At December 31, 2000
the Group had liabilities for estimated future terminations for
approximately 3,700 employees.
Exit costs in 2000, 1999 and 1998 primarily result from the
restructuring of directly managed businesses.
Liabilities to financial institutions
Liabilities to affiliated companies
Loans, other financial liabilities
Liabilities from capital lease and
residual value guarantees
Short-term financial liabilities
(due within one year)
Notes/Bonds
of which due in more than five years:
€7,673 (1999: €5,781)
Liabilities to financial institutions
of which due in more than five years:
€2,088 (1999: €2,455)
Liabilities to affiliated companies
of which due in more than five years:
€– (1999: €–)
Loans, other financial liabilities
of which due in more than five years:
€51 (1999: €53)
Liabilities from capital lease and
residual value guarantees
of which due in more than five years:
€226 (1999: €258)
Long-term financial liabilities
Maturities
2002–
2097
2002–
2019
At December 31,
2000
1999
8,094
7,892
19,917
20,879
6,294
5,941
345
205
466
257
985
1,286
35,840
36,721
40,773
21,440
6,800
5,398
149
145
118
192
1,103
592
48,943
27,767
84,783
64,488
Weighted average interest rates for notes/bonds, commercial paper
and liabilities to financial institutions are 7.0%, 6.3% and 5.6%,
respectively, at December 31, 2000.
Commercial paper is denominated in euros and U.S. dollars and
includes accrued interest. Bonds and liabilities to financial
institutions are largely secured by mortgage conveyance, liens and
assignment of receivables of approximately €1,858 (1999: €1,599).
(in millions of €, except per share amounts)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
101
Aggregate nominal amounts of financial liabilities maturing during
the next five years and thereafter are as follows:
Financial liabilities
35,784
16,123
8,989
4,823
7,975
10,895
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
there-
after
At December 31, 2000, the Group had unused short-term credit
lines of €15,216 (1999: €12,821) and unused long-term credit lines
of €12,819 (1999: €11,046). The credit lines include an $18 billion
revolving credit facility with a syndicate of international banks.
The credit agreement is comprised of a multi-currency revolving
credit facility which allows DaimlerChrysler AG and several
subsidiaries to borrow up to $5 billion until 2006 and a revolving
credit facility which allows DaimlerChrysler North America
Holding Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of
DaimlerChrysler AG, to borrow up to $13 billion ($6 billion until
2004 and $7 billion until 2001). The $13 billion revolving credit
facility serves as a back-up for commercial paper drawings.
26. TRADE LIABILITIES
At December 31, 2000
Due after
one year
Due after
five years
Total
At December 31, 1999
Due after
one year
Due after
five years
Total
Trade liabilities
15,257
33
1
15,786
26
1
27. OTHER LIABILITIES
Liabilities to affiliated companies
Liabilities to related companies
Other liabilities
At December 31, 2000
Due after
one year
Due after
five years
1
–
1,283
1,284
1
–
161
162
Total
536
794
8,291
9,621
At December 31, 1999
Due after
one year
Due after
five years
56
3
229
288
56
–
9
65
Total
411
1,193
8,682
10,286
In 1999, liabilities to related companies were primarily obligations
to Airbus Industrie G.I.E., Toulouse.
As of December 31, 2000, other liabilities include tax liabilities of
€683 (1999: €871) and social benefits due of €713 (1999: €758).
28. DEFERRED INCOME
As of December 31, 2000, €1,057 of the total deferred income is to
be recognized after more than one year (1999: €907).
102 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Other Notes
29. LITIGATION AND CLAIMS
A number of shareholder lawsuits are pending in the United States
against DaimlerChrysler and certain members of its Supervisory
Board and Board of Management that allege the defendants
violated U.S. securities law and committed fraud in obtaining
approval from Chrysler stockholders for the business combination
between Chrysler and Daimler-Benz AG in 1998. The complaints
seek relief ranging from substantial monetary damages to
rescinding the business combination. DaimlerChrysler believes
that these claims are without merit and intends to defend against
them vigorously.
Various other claims and legal proceedings have been asserted or
instituted against the Group, including some purporting to be class
actions, and some which demand large monetary damages or other
relief which could result in significant expenditures. Litigation is
subject to many uncertainties, and the outcome of individual
matters is not predictable with assurance. It is reasonably possible
that the final resolution of some of these matters may require the
Group to make expenditures, in excess of established reserves,
over an extended period of time and in a range of amounts that
cannot be reasonably estimated. The term “reasonably possible” is
used herein to mean that the chance of a future transaction or
event occurring is more than remote but less than likely. Although
the final resolution of any such matters could have a material
effect on the Group’s consolidated operating results for the
particular reporting period in which an adjustment of the
estimated reserve is recorded, the Group believes that any
resulting adjustment should not materially affect its consolidated
financial position.
30. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Contingencies are presented at their contractual values and
include the following:
At December 31,
Guarantees
Notes payable
Contractual guarantees
Pledges of indebtedness of others
2000
1999
8,018
6,026
21
354
455
33
303
373
8,848
6,735
Contingent liabilities principally represent guarantees of
indebtedness of non-consolidated affiliated companies and third
parties and commitments by Group companies as to contractual
performance by joint venture companies and certain non-
incorporated companies, partnerships and project groups.
DaimlerChrysler is subject to potential liability under government
regulations and various claims and legal actions which are
pending or may be asserted against DaimlerChrysler concerning
environmental matters. Estimates of future costs of such
environmental matters are inevitably imprecise due to numerous
uncertainties, including the enactment of new laws and
regulations, the development and application of new technologies,
the identification of new sites for which DaimlerChrysler may have
remediation responsibility and the apportionment and collectibility
of remediation costs among responsible parties.
DaimlerChrysler establishes reserves for these environmental
matters when a loss is probable and reasonably estimable. It is
reasonably possible that the final resolution of some of these
matters may require DaimlerChrysler to make expenditures, in
excess of established reserves, over an extended period of time
and in a range of amounts that cannot be reasonably estimated.
Although the final resolution of any such matters could have a
material effect on DaimlerChrysler’s consolidated operating results
for the particular reporting period in which an adjustment of the
estimated reserve is recorded, DaimlerChrysler believes that any
resulting adjustment should not materially affect its consolidated
financial position.
DaimlerChrysler periodically initiates voluntary service actions
and recall actions to address various customer satisfaction, safety
and emissions issues related to vehicles it sells. DaimlerChrysler
establishes reserves for product warranty, including the estimated
cost of these service and recall actions, when the related sale is
recognized. The estimated future costs of these actions are based
primarily on prior experience. Estimates of the future costs of
these actions are inevitably imprecise due to numerous
uncertainties, including the enactment of new laws and
regulations, the number of vehicles affected by a service or recall
action, and the nature of the corrective action which may result in
adjustments to the established reserves. It is reasonably possible
that the ultimate cost of these service and recall actions may
require DaimlerChrysler to make expenditures, in excess of
established reserves, over an extended period of time and in a
range of amounts that cannot be reasonably estimated. Although
the ultimate cost of these service and recall actions could have a
material effect on DaimlerChrysler’s consolidated operating results
for the particular reporting period in which an adjustment of the
estimated reserve is recorded, DaimlerChrysler believes that any
such adjustment should not materially affect its consolidated
financial position.
(in millions of €, except per share amounts)
OTHER NOTES
103
In connection with certain production programs the Group has
committed to certain levels of outsourced manufactured parts and
components over extended periods at market prices. The Group
may be required to compensate suppliers in the event the
committed volumes are not purchased. As discussed in Note 6, the
Group’s smart division recorded charges of €255 in December 2000
related to fixed cost reimbursement agreements with suppliers. The
Group has also committed to investments in the construction and
maintenance of production facilities to a usual extent.
Total rentals under operating leases, charged as an expense in the
statement of income, amounted to €881 (1999: €964; 1998: €984).
Future minimum lease payments under rental and lease
agreements which have initial or remaining terms in excess of one
year at December 31, 2000 are as follows:
Based on regulations issued by regulatory authorities for financial
institutions, the Group has established guidelines for risk
assessment procedures and controls for the use of financial
instruments, including a clear segregation of duties with regard to
operating financial activities, settlement, accounting and
controlling.
Market risk in portfolio management is quantified according to the
“value-at-risk” method which is commonly used among banks.
Using historical variability of market values, potential changes in
value resulting from changes of market prices are calculated on
the basis of statistical methods. The maximum acceptable market
risk is established by the board of management in the form of risk
capital, approved for a period not exceeding one year. Adherence to
risk capital limitations is regularly monitored.
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
thereafter
Operating
leases
590
429
339
258
194
725
b) Fair value of financial instruments
The fair value of a financial instrument is the price at which one
party would assume the rights and/or duties of another party. Fair
values of financial instruments have been determined with
reference to available market information at the balance sheet date
and the valuation methodologies discussed below. Considering the
variability of their value-determining factors, the fair values
presented herein may not be indicative of the amounts that the
Group could realize under current market conditions.
The carrying amounts and fair values of the Group’s financial
instruments are as follows:
31. INFORMATION ABOUT FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND
DERIVATIVES
a) Use of financial instruments
The Group conducts business on a global basis in numerous major
international currencies and is, therefore, exposed to adverse
movements in foreign currency exchange rates. The Group also
issues bonds, commercial paper and medium-term-notes in various
currencies. As a consequence of issuing these types of financial
instruments, the Group may be exposed to risks from changes in
interest and currency exchange rates. In the course of day-to-day
financial management, DaimlerChrysler purchases financial
instruments, such as financial investments, variable- and fixed-
interest bearing securities and equity securities. DaimlerChrysler
uses derivative financial instruments to reduce various types of
market risks. Without the use of these instruments the Group’s
market risks would be higher.
Financial instruments
(other than derivative
instruments):
Assets:
Financial assets
Receivables from
financial services
Securities
Cash and cash
equivalents
Other
Liabilities:
At December 31,
At December 31,
Carrying
amount
2000
Fair
value
Carrying
amount
1999
Fair
value
1,930
1,930
1,360
1,360
48,673
49,377
38,735
38,835
5,378
5,378
8,969
8,969
7,127
7,127
9,099
9,099
5
5
133
133
Financial liabilities
84,783
86,265
64,488
64,954
Derivative instruments:
Assets:
Currency contracts
Interest rate contracts
306
556
306
556
Liabilities:
Currency contracts
Interest rate contracts
1,257
1,004
1,257
1,004
57
34
944
61
74
348
2,109
590
104 OTHER NOTES
In determining the fair values of derivative instruments at
December 31, 1999, certain compensating effects from underlying
transactions (e.g. firm commitments and anticipated transactions)
were not taken into consideration. At December 31, 1999, the
Group had deferred net unrealized losses on forward foreign
exchange contracts and options of €(1,148), purchased
against firm foreign currency denominated sales commitments.
The carrying amounts of cash and other receivables approximate
fair values due to the short-term maturities of these instruments.
c) Notional amounts (prior to SFAS 133) and credit risk
The contract or notional amounts shown below do not always
represent amounts exchanged by the parties and, thus, are not
necessarily a measure for the exposure of DaimlerChrysler
through its use of derivatives.
At December 31, 1999 the notional amounts of off-balance sheet
financial instruments were as follows:
The methods and assumptions used to determine the fair values of
other financial instruments are summarized below:
Currency contracts
Interest rate contracts
28,974
25,911
The Group may be exposed to credit-related losses in the event of
non-performance by counterparties to financial instruments.
Counterparties to the Group’s financial instruments represent, in
general, international financial institutions. DaimlerChrysler does
not have a significant exposure to any individual counterparty,
based on the rating of the counterparties performed by established
rating agencies. The Group believes the overall credit risk related
to utilized derivatives is insignificant.
d) Accounting for and reporting of financial instruments
(other than derivative instruments)
The income or expense of the Group’s financial instruments (other
than derivative instruments), with the exception of receivables
from financial services and financial liabilities related to leasing
and sales financing activities, are recognized in financial income,
net. Interest income on receivables from financial services and
gains and losses from sales of receivables are recognized as
revenues. Interest expense on financial liabilities related to leasing
and sales financing activities are recognized as cost of sales.
The carrying amounts of the financial instruments (other than
derivative instruments) are included in the consolidated balance
sheets under their related captions.
Financial Assets and Securities – The fair values of securities in the
portfolio were estimated using quoted market prices. The Group
has certain equity investments in related and affiliated companies
not presented in the table, as certain of these investments are not
publicly traded and determination of fair values is impracticable.
Receivables from Financial Services – The carrying amounts of
variable rate finance receivables were estimated to approximate
fair value since they are priced at current market rates. The fair
values of fixed rate finance receivables were estimated by
discounting expected cash flows using the current interest rates at
which comparable loans with identical maturity would be made as
of December 31, 2000 and 1999.
The fair values of residual cash flows and other subordinated
amounts arising from receivable sale transactions were estimated
by discounting expected cash flows at current interest rates.
Financial Liabilities – The fair value of publicly traded debt was
estimated using quoted market prices. The fair values of other
long-term notes and bonds were estimated by discounting future
cash flows using interest rates currently available for debt with
identical terms and remaining maturities. The carrying amounts of
commercial paper and borrowings under revolving credit facilities
were assumed to approximate fair value due to their short
maturities.
Interest Rate Contracts – The fair values of existing instruments to
hedge interest rate risks (e.g. interest rate swap agreements) were
estimated by discounting expected cash flows using market
interest rates over the remaining term of the instrument. Interest
rate options are valued on the basis of quoted market prices or on
estimates based on option pricing models.
Currency Contracts – The fair values of forward foreign exchange
contracts were based on European Central Bank reference
exchange rates adjusted for the respective interest rate
differentials (premiums or discounts). Currency options were
valued on the basis of quoted market prices or on estimates based
on option pricing models.
(in millions of €, except per share amounts)
OTHER NOTES
105
e) Accounting for and reporting of derivative instruments
and hedging activities (SFAS 133)
Foreign Currency Risk Management
As a consequence of the global nature of DaimlerChrysler’s
businesses, its operations and its reported financial results and
cash flows are exposed to the risks associated with fluctuations in
the exchange rates between the euro, the U.S. dollar and other
world currencies. DaimlerChrysler’s businesses are exposed to
transaction risk whenever revenues are denominated in a currency
other than the currency in which the costs relating to those
revenues are incurred. This risk exposure primarily affects the
Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars & smart segment. In that segment,
revenues are denominated in the currencies of the countries in
which cars are sold, but manufacturing costs are denominated
primarily in euros.
In order to mitigate the impact of currency exchange rate
fluctuations, DaimlerChrysler continually assesses its exposure to
currency risks and hedges a portion of those risks through the use
of derivative financial instruments, principally forward foreign
exchange contracts and currency options. The Group does not
enter into these types of derivative financial instruments for
purposes other than risk management. Responsibility for
managing DaimlerChrysler’s currency exposures and use of
currency derivatives is centralized within the Group’s Currency
Committee. The Currency Committee is comprised of members of
senior management from each of the respective business units as
well as from Corporate Treasury and Risk Controlling. Decisions
concerning foreign currency hedging taken by the Currency
Committee are implemented by Corporate Treasury. Risk
Controlling regularly informs the Board of Management of the
decisions of the Currency Committee as well as the actions of
Corporate Treasury.
Interest Rate and Equity Price Risk Management
DaimlerChrysler holds a variety of interest rate sensitive assets
and liabilities to manage the liquidity and cash needs of its day-to-
day operations. A substantial volume of interest rate sensitive
assets and liabilities is related to the leasing and sales financing
business. In particular, the Group’s leasing and sales financing
business enters into transactions with customers resulting in
fixed-rate or floating-rate receivables. DaimlerChrysler’s policy is
to match funding in terms of maturities and interest rates for a
substantial portion of these assets using bank loans, bonds and
commercial paper. DaimlerChrysler uses derivative financial
instruments including swaps, swaptions, forward rate agreements,
futures, caps and floors to achieve the desired asset/liability
structure. The Group does not enter into these types of derivative
financial instruments for purposes other than risk management.
The Group assesses interest rate risk by continually identifying
and monitoring changes in interest rate exposures that may
adversely impact expected future cash flows and by evaluating
hedging opportunities. The Group maintains risk management
control systems independent of Corporate Treasury to monitor
interest rate risk attributable to both DaimlerChrysler’s
outstanding or forecasted debt obligations as well as its offsetting
hedge positions. The risk management control systems involve the
use of analytical techniques, including value-at-risk analyses, to
estimate the expected impact of changes in interest rates on the
Group’s future cash flows.
The Group also holds investments in various equity and fixed
income securities to improve the return on its liquidity. These
securities subject DaimlerChrysler to risks due to changes in
quoted market prices. Management believes it is prudent to limit
the variability of a portion of the potential changes in market
prices. To a much lesser extent than the risks from changing
interest rates, DaimlerChrysler uses derivative financial
instruments including futures and options to manage the risks
arising from changes in equity prices.
The Group assesses equity price risk and fixed income securities
price risk (interest rate risk) by continually monitoring changes in
key economic, industry and market information and maintains risk
management control systems independent of Corporate Treasury
to monitor risks attributable to both DaimlerChrysler’s
investments as well as its offsetting hedge positions. The risk
management control systems involve the use of analytical
techniques, including value-at-risk analyses, to estimate the
potential loss and manage the risks of the Group’s investments.
Information with Respect to Fair Value Hedges
Gains and losses in fair value of recognized assets and liabilities
and firm commitments of operating transactions as well as gains
and losses on derivative financial instruments designated as fair
value hedges of these recognized assets and liabilities and firm
commitments are recognized currently in revenues, as the
principal transactions being hedged involve sales of the Group’s
products. Net gains and losses in fair value of both recognized
financial assets and liabilities and derivative financial instruments
designated as fair value hedges of these financial assets and
liabilities are recognized currently in financial income, net.
106 OTHER NOTES
For the year ended December 31, 2000, net gains of €15 were
recognized in revenues and financial income, net, representing
principally the component of the derivative instruments’ gain or
loss excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness and, to a
much lesser extent, the amount of hedging ineffectiveness.
Information with Respect to Cash Flow Hedges
Changes in the value of forward foreign exchange contracts
designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges of forecasted
transactions are reported in accumulated other comprehensive
income. These amounts are subsequently reclassified into
earnings, as a component of the value of the forecasted
transaction, in the same period as the forecasted transaction
affects earnings. Changes in the fair value of interest rate swaps
designated as hedging instruments of variability of cash flows
associated with variable-rate long-term debt or financing
receivables are also reported in accumulated other comprehensive
income. These amounts are subsequently reclassified into interest
expense or financial income, respectively, as a yield adjustment in
the same period in which the related interest on the floating-rate
debt obligations or financing receivables affect earnings.
For the year ended December 31, 2000, net losses of €3,
representing principally the component of the derivative
instruments’ gain/loss excluded from the assessment of the hedge
effectiveness and, to a much lesser extent, the amount of hedging
ineffectiveness, were recognized in revenues and financial income,
net.
In 2000, DaimlerChrysler reclassified €267 of net losses
(net of income tax benefit of €268) from accumulated other
comprehensive income into the statement of income relating to the
transition adjustment included in accumulated other
comprehensive income on January 1, 2000 because the underlying
transactions to which the reclassified amounts relate were
recognized.
Also included in earnings are gains of €2 for the year ended
December 31, 2000, reclassified from accumulated other
comprehensive income as a result of the discontinuance of foreign
currency cash flow hedges because it was probable that the
original forecasted transaction would not occur.
It is anticipated that €301 of net losses included in accumulated
other comprehensive income at December 31, 2000, will be
reclassified into income during the next year. As of December 31,
2000, DaimlerChrysler had purchased derivative financial
instruments with a maximum maturity of 48 months to hedge its
exposure to the variability in future cash flows with foreign
currency forecasted transactions.
Information with Respect to Hedges of the Net Investment in a
Foreign Operation
In specific circumstances, DaimlerChrysler seeks to hedge the
currency risk inherent in certain of its long-term investments,
where the functional currency is other than the euro, through the
use of derivative and non-derivative financial instruments. For the
year ended December 31, 2000, net gains of €104 hedging the
Group’s net investments in certain foreign operations were
included in the cumulative translation adjustment.
f) Accounting for and reporting of financial instruments
(prior to SFAS 133)
For periods prior to January 1, 2000, financial instruments,
including derivatives, purchased to offset the Group’s exposure to
identifiable and committed transactions with price, interest or
currency risks were accounted for together with the underlying
business transactions (“hedge accounting”). Gains and losses on
forward contracts and options hedging firm foreign currency
commitments were deferred off-balance sheet and were recognized
as a component of the related transactions, when recorded (the
“deferral method”). However, a loss was not deferred if deferral
would have lead to the recognition of a loss in future periods.
In the event of an early termination of a currency exchange
agreement designated as a hedge, the gain or loss continued to be
deferred and was included in the settlement of the underlying
transaction.
Interest differentials paid or received under interest rate swaps
purchased to hedge interest risks on debt were recorded as
adjustments to the effective yields of the underlying debt (“accrual
method”).
In the event of an early termination of an interest rate related
derivative designated as a hedge, the gain or loss was deferred and
recorded as an adjustment to interest income, net over the
remaining term of the underlying financial instrument.
All other financial instruments, including derivatives, purchased to
offset the Group’s net exposure to price, interest or currency risks,
but which were not designated as hedges of specific assets,
liabilities or firm commitments were marked to market and any
resulting unrealized gains and losses were recognized currently in
financial income, net. The carrying amounts of derivative
instruments were included under other assets and accrued
liabilities.
Derivatives purchased by the Group under macro-hedging
techniques, as well as those purchased to offset the Group’s
exposure to anticipated cash flows, did not generally meet the
requirements for applying hedge accounting and were, accordingly
marked to market at each reporting period with unrealized gains
and losses recognized in financial income, net. When the Group
met the requirements for hedge accounting and designated the
derivative financial instrument as a hedge of a committed
transaction, subsequent unrealized gains and losses were deferred
and recognized along with the effects of the underlying
transaction.
(in millions of €, except per share amounts)
OTHER NOTES
107
32. RETAINED INTERESTS IN SOLD RECEIVABLES, AT FAIR
VALUE AND SALES OF FINANCE RECEIVABLES
The fair value of retained interests in sold receivables was as
follows:
Static pool losses are calculated by summing the actual and
projected future credit losses and dividing them by the original
balance of each pool of assets. The amount shown above for each
year is a weighted average for all securitizations during that year
and outstanding at December 31, 2000.
Fair value of estimated residual cash flows,
net of prepayments, from sold receivables,
before expected future net credit losses
Expected future net credit losses
on sold receivables
Fair value of net residual cash flows
from sold receivables
Restricted cash accounts
Retained subordinated securities
At December 31,
2000
1999
Certain cash flows received and paid to securitization trusts for
the year ended December 31, 2000:
Proceeds from new securitizations
Proceeds from collections reinvested in previous wholesale
securitizations
Amounts reinvested in previous wholesale securitizations
Servicing fees received
Receipt of cash flows on retained interest in
securitized receivables
15,883
46,285
(46,122)
283
435
4,319
3,588
(389)
(257)
3,930
3,331
202
684
169
268
Retained interests in sold receivables, at fair value
4,816
3,768
At December 31, 2000, the significant assumptions used in
estimating the residual cash flows from sold receivables and the
sensitivity of the current fair value to immediate 10% and 20%
adverse changes are as follows:
Impact on Fair Value
Based on Adverse
Assumption
Percentage
10%
change
20%
change
Prepayment speed, annualized
1.3%
(3)
(6)
Estimated net credit losses as a
percentage of receivables sold
Residual cash flow discount rate,
annualized
Interest rates on variable and
adjustable notes
Retail receivables
Wholesale receivables
Total receivables managed
Less: receivables sold
0.7%
(31)
(63)
Receivables held in portfolio
The outstanding balance, delinquencies and net credit losses of
sold receivables and other receivables, of those financial services
businesses that sell receivables, as of and for the year ended
December 31, 2000, were as follows:
Outstanding
balance at
Delin-
quencies
> 60 days
at
Net credit
losses for
the year
ended
46,377
17,747
64,124
(37,904)
26,220
232
19
251
(117)
134
576
2
578
(251)
327
12.0%
(70)
(138)
5.9%
(38)
(71)
During the year ended December 31, 2000, DaimlerChrysler sold
€17,122 and €38,778 retail and wholesale receivables, respectively.
From these transactions, the Group recognized gains of €181 and
€156 on sales of retail and wholesale receivables, respectively.
These sensitivities are hypothetical and should be used with
caution. The effect of a variation in a particular assumption on the
fair value of the retained interest is calculated without changing
any other assumption; in reality, changes in one assumption may
result in changes in another, which might magnify or counteract
the sensitivities.
Significant assumptions used in measuring the residual interest
resulting from the sale of retail and wholesale receivables, were as
follows (weighted average rates for securitizations completed
during the year) for the year ended December 31, 2000:
Retail
Wholesale
Prepayment speed assumption (annual rate)
1.0-1.5%
✱)
Actual and projected credit losses for receivables securitized were
as follows:
Estimated remaining lifetime net credit losses
(an average percentage of sold receivables)
1.2%
0.0%
Actual and Projected Credit Losses
Receivables Securitized in
Percentage as of:
1997
1998
1999
2000
December 31, 2000
December 31, 1999
3.0%
2.7%
2.1%
1.6%
1.1%
1.0%
1.2%
Residual cash flows discount rate (annual rate)
12.0%
10.0%
✱) For the calculation of wholesale gains, the Group estimated the average
wholesale loan liquidated in 210 days.
108 OTHER NOTES
Other. Represents principally the directly managed businesses
including the Group’s share in MMC, rail systems (including 50%
interest in Adtranz in 1998), automotive electronics and MTU/
Diesel Engines. Other also contains corporate research, real estate
activities and holding and financing companies.
The Group’s management reporting and controlling systems are
substantially the same as those described in the summary of
significant accounting policies (U.S. GAAP). The Group measures
the performance of its operating segments through “Operating
Profit.” Segment Operating Profit is defined as income before
financial income included in the consolidated statement of income,
modified to exclude certain pension and postretirement benefit
costs, to include certain financial income, net and to include or
exclude certain miscellaneous items, principally representing
merger costs in 1998. The pre-tax gains on the sales of shares in
debitel of €1,140 (see Note 11) have been included in the
measurement of the Services segment operating profit in 1999
since such amounts were included in the Group’s measurement
of the segment’s performance. In 2000, in particular gains
of €3,303 on the exchange of the Group’s controlling interest in
DaimlerChrysler Aerospace for shares of EADS and of €2,315 on
the transaction involving debis Systemhaus were included in the
Aerospace segment and the Services segment, respectively (see
Note 11).
33. SEGMENT REPORTING
Information with respect to the Group’s industry segments follows:
Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars & smart. This segment includes
activities related mainly to the development, manufacture and sale
of passenger cars and off-road vehicles under the brand names
Mercedes-Benz and smart as well as related parts and accessories.
Chrysler Group. This segment includes the research, design,
manufacture, assembly and sale of cars and trucks under the
brand names Chrysler, Plymouth, Jeep® and Dodge and related
automotive parts and accessories.
Commercial Vehicles. This segment is involved in the development,
manufacture and sale of vans, trucks, buses and Unimogs as well
as related parts and accessories. The products are sold mainly
under the brand names Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner.
Services.
The activities in this segment extend to the marketing of services
related to financial services (principally retail and lease financing
for vehicles and dealer financing), insurance brokerage, trading,
information technology and telecommunications and media in
1998. In October 2000, the information technology activities were
contributed into a joint venture. The Group’s 49.9% interest in dSH
is included at equity subsequent to that date.
Aerospace. The Aerospace segment is comprised of the continuing
activities of the MTU Aero Engines business unit and, through July
10, 2000, the date that the Group’s controlling interest in
DaimlerChrysler Aerospace was exchanged for shares in EADS
(see Note 11), the activities of the aerospace business. Subsequent
to that date, the Group’s 33% interest in EADS is accounted for
using the equity method. In 1999 and 1998, this division
comprised the development, manufacture and sale of commercial
and military aircraft and helicopters, satellites and related space
transportation systems, defense-related products, including radar
and radio systems, and propulsion systems.
(in millions of €, except per share amounts)
OTHER NOTES
109
Sales and revenues related to transactions between segments are
generally recorded at values that approximate third-party selling
prices.
Revenues are allocated to countries based on the location of the
customer; long-term assets, according to the location of the
respective units.
Capital expenditures represent the purchase of property, plant and
equipment.
Segment information as of and for the years ended December 31,
2000, 1999 and 1998 follows:
Mercedes-Benz
Passenger Cars
& smart
Chrysler
Group
Commercial
Vehicles
Services
Aero-
space
Other
Elimi-
nations
Consoli-
dated
40,822
67,405
27,621
15,322
5,368
5,846
–
162,384
2,878
967
1,197
2,204
19
416
(7,681)
–
43,700
68,372
28,818
17,526
2,145
501
1,110
2,457
5,387
3,754
6,262
(7,681)
162,384
(62)
(153)
9,752
19,355
53,660
14,826
94,369
8,435
26,916
(18,287)
199,274
2,096
2,038
6,339
3,878
1,091
282
809
6,603
229
166
355
297
–
10,392
(204)
13,587
35,592
63,666
25,480
10,662
9,144
5,441
–
149,985
2,508
419
1,215
2,270
47
411
(6,870)
–
38,100
64,085
26,695
12,932
9,191
5,852
(6,870)
149,985
2,703
5,051
1,067
2,039
730
(399)
(179)
11,012
17,611
49,825
11,549
77,266
11,934
26,970
(20,488)
174,667
2,228
1,580
5,224
3,346
770
677
324
3,348
336
290
589
275
(1)
(187)
9,470
9,329
30,859
56,350
22,374
10,371
8,722
3,106
–
131,782
1,728
62
788
1,039
48
420
(4,085)
–
32,587
56,412
23,162
11,410
8,770
3,526
(4,085)
131,782
1,993
4,255
946
985
623
(130)
(79)
8,593
17,098
38,121
11,936
49,625
12,970
20,055
(13,656)
136,149
1,995
1,310
3,920
2,837
832
692
285
2,038
326
289
797
293
–
(168)
8,155
7,291
2000
Revenues
Intersegment sales
Total revenues
Operating Profit (Loss)
Identifiable segment assets
Capital expenditures
Depreciation and amortization
1999
Revenues
Intersegment sales
Total revenues
Operating Profit (Loss)
Identifiable segment assets
Capital expenditures
Depreciation and amortization
1998
Revenues
Intersegment sales
Total revenues
Operating Profit (Loss)
Identifiable segment assets
Capital expenditures
Depreciation and amortization
110 OTHER NOTES
Capital expenditures for equipment on operating leases for 2000,
1999 and 1998 for the Services segment amounted to €15,551,
€16,401 and €7,707, respectively.
For the year ended December 31, 2000, Operating Profit (Loss) of
the Services segment, the Aerospace segment and Other includes
€1, €2 and €(46) from significant companies accounted for under
A reconciliation to Operating Profit follows:
the equity method, representing the Group’s percentage share of
those companies’ Operating Profit (see Note 4). At December 31,
2000, the identifiable assets of the Services segment, the
Aerospace segment and Other segment include investments in
significant equity method investees of €2,152, €3,286 and €1,857,
respectively.
2000
1999
1998
Income before financial income
4,320
9,324
7,330
Pension and postretirement benefit expenses
other than service costs
Operating income from affiliated, associated
and related companies
Gains on disposals of businesses
Miscellaneous
(281)
379
688
(35)
17
5,832
1,140
(84)
152
(15)
–
590
Consolidated operating profit
9,752
11,012
8,593
Revenues from external customers presented by geographic region
are as follows:
Revenues
2000
1999
1998
✱) Excluding Germany.
Germany
European
Union*)
Other
Americas
countries
U.S.
Other
countries
Consoli-
dated
Asia
25,988
24,360
84,503
14,762
28,393
21,567
78,104
11,727
5,892
4,796
6,879
162,384
5,398
149,985
24,918
20,072
65,300
11,519
4,311
5,662
131,782
Germany accounts for €17,450 of long-term assets (1999: €14,711;
1998: €12,953), the U.S. for €51,996 (1999: €43,036;
1998: €25,344) and other countries for €19,633 (1999: €12,701;
1998: €11,309).
(in millions of €, except per share amounts)
OTHER NOTES
111
34. EARNINGS PER SHARE
The computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for
“Income before extraordinary items and cumulative effects of
changes in accounting principles” is as follows (in millions of € or
millions of shares, except earnings per share):
Year ended December 31,
2000
1999
1998
An income tax charge of €263 and €812 relating to changes in
German tax laws was included in the consolidated statement of
income for the years ended December 31, 2000 and 1999,
respectively, and resulted in a reduction of basic and diluted
earnings per share of €0.26 and €0.26 in 2000 and €0.81 and
€0.80 in 1999, respectively (see Note 9). In 1998, merger costs of
€401 (net of tax) impacted basic and diluted earnings per share by
a decrease of €0.42 and €0.41.
Income before extraordinary items
and cumulative effects of changes
in accounting principles – basic
Interest expense on convertible
bonds and notes (net of tax)
Income before extraordinary items
and cumulative effects of changes
in accounting principles – diluted
2,465
5,106
4,949
18
18
20
In 1998, convertible bonds issued in connection with the 1998
Stock Option Plan were not included in the computation of diluted
earnings per share because the options’ underlying target stock
price was greater than the market price for DaimlerChrysler
Ordinary Shares on December 31, 1998.
2,483
5,124
4,969
Weighted average number of shares
outstanding – basic
Dilutive effect of convertible bonds
and notes
1,003.2
1,002.9
959.3
10.7
10.7
19.8
Shares issued on exercise of
dilutive options
Shares purchased with proceeds
of options
Shares applicable to convertible
preferred stock
Shares contingently issuable
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
18.3
(11.8)
0.2
1.3
Weighted average number of shares
outstanding – diluted
1,013.9
1,013.6
987.1
Earnings per share before
extraordinary items and cumulative
effects of changes in accounting
principles
Basic
Diluted
2.46
2.45
5.09
5.06
5.16
5.04
Options issued in connection with the 2000 Stock Option Plan
were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share
because the options’ underlying exercise price was greater than
the average market price for DaimlerChrysler Ordinary Shares on
December 31, 2000.
35. PENDING TRANSACTION
In August 2000, DaimlerChrysler signed a sale and purchase
agreement with the Canadian company Bombardier Inc. for the
acquisition of DaimlerChrysler Rail Systems GmbH (“Adtranz”), for
cash consideration. According to the sale and purchase agreement,
the purchase price of $725 is subject to adjustments to reflect the
proceeds from potential disposals of Adtranz’ fixed installations
and signaling businesses and adjustments based on the financial
performance of Adtranz through the closing date of the
transaction. The sale of Adtranz to Bombardier is still subject to
appropriate regulatory approval by the European Commission.
36. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
In January 2001, DaimlerChrysler decided to restructure the
operations of the Chrysler Group. During January discussions were
held with Chrysler’s unions, suppliers and certain of its business
partners. The results were announced on January 29, 2001.
DaimlerChrysler expects to reduce the segment’s workforce by
approximately 26,000 people through a combination of
retirements, special programs, layoffs and attrition. In addition,
management intends to idle six manufacturing plants over the
next two years and to reduce shifts and line speeds at other
facilities. When the detailed restructuring plan is sufficiently
determined, management intends to make a formal announcement
and recognize the related charges in the Group’s consolidated
financial statements.
On January 18, 2001, the Group issued five separate tranches of
euro, Pound Sterling and US dollars denominated notes bearing
interest at rates ranging between 6.0% and 8.5% with maturity
dates between 2004 and 2031 for net proceeds of approximately
€7,500.
In January 2001, the Group sold its remaining 10% interest in
debitel AG to Swisscom for proceeds of approximately €300.
112 OTHER NOTES
Members of the Supervisory Board
Hilmar Kopper
Frankfurt am Main
Chairman of the Supervisory
Board of Deutsche Bank AG
Chairman
Helmut Lense *)
Stuttgart
Chairman of the Works Council,
Untertürkheim Plant,
DaimlerChrysler AG
Bernhard Walter
Frankfurt am Main
Former member of
the Board of Management
of Dresdner Bank AG
Erich Klemm *)
Sindelfingen
Chairman of the Corporate
Works Council,
DaimlerChrysler AG and
DaimlerChrysler Group
Deputy Chairman
Robert E. Allen
Short Hills, N.J.
Retired Chairman of the
Board and Chief Executive
Officer of AT&T Corp.
Willi Böhm *)
Wörth
Senior Manager, Wage
Accounting, Member of the
Works Council, Wörth Plant,
DaimlerChrysler AG
Sir John P. Browne
London
Group Chief Executive Officer
of BP Amoco plc.
Manfred Göbels *)
Stuttgart
Director, Services and Mobility
Concept, Chairman of the
Management Representative
Committee, DaimlerChrysler
Group
Robert J. Lanigan
Toledo
Chairman Emeritus
of Owens-Illinois, Inc.,
Founder Partner, Palladium
Equity Partners
Peter A. Magowan
San Francisco
President of
San Francisco Giants
Lynton R. Wilson
Toronto
Chairman of the Board
of CAE Inc.
Gerd Rheude *)
Wörth
Chairman of the Works Council,
Wörth Plant,
DaimlerChrysler AG
Dr.-Ing. Mark Wössner
Gütersloh
Former CEO and Chairman
of the Supervisory Board
of Bertelsmann AG
Bernhard Wurl *)
Frankfurt am Main
Head of Department,
Executive Council,
German Metalworkers’ Union
Stephen P. Yokich *)
Detroit
President of UAW,
International Union United
Automobile, Aerospace and
Agricultural Implement
Workers of America
Wolf Jürgen Röder *)
Frankfurt am Main
Member of the Executive
Council of German
Metalworkers’ Union
(since November 14, 2000)
Dr. rer. pol.
Manfred Schneider
Leverkusen
Chairman of the Board of
Management of Bayer AG
Peter Schönfelder *)
Augsburg
Chairman of the Works Council,
Augsburg Plant,
EADS Deutschland GmbH
Stefan Schwaab *)
Gaggenau
Vice Chairman of the Works
Council, Gaggenau Plant,
DaimlerChrysler AG
(since October 26, 2000)
G. Richard Thoman
Stamford
Former President and Chief
Executive Officer of Xerox
Corporation, Senior Advisor
to Evercore Partners
Committees of the
Supervisory Board:
Mediation Committee
(Committee pursuant to
§ 27 Sec. 3 MitbestG
(Codetermination Act))
Hilmar Kopper (Chairman)
Erich Klemm
Dr. rer. pol. Manfred Schneider
Bernhard Wurl
Presidential Committee
Hilmar Kopper (Chairman)
Erich Klemm
Dr. rer. pol. Manfred Schneider
Bernhard Wurl
Financial Audit Committee
Hilmar Kopper (Chairman)
Erich Klemm
Willi Böhm
Bernhard Walter
*) Employee-elected
representatives
Retired from the
Supervisory Board:
Rudolf Kuda *)
Frankfurt am Main
Retired Head of Department
reporting to the Executive
Council, German
Metalworkers’ Union
retired October 5, 2000
Herbert Schiller *)
Frankfurt am Main
Chairman of the Corporate
Works Council,
DaimlerChrysler Services AG
retired October 11, 2000
MEMBERS OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD 113
Report of the Supervisory Board
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and
Hyundai Motor Company (HMC); the acquisition
of Detroit Diesel Corporation and Western Star
Holding; and the planned alliance with Caterpil-
lar. Withdrawl from the non-automotive business
was also reviewed. Other issues covered in finan-
cial year 2000 included questions concerning
product quality and brand management as well as
discussions surrounding the Group’s e-business
activities and the further development of corpo-
rate governance at DaimlerChrysler.
The meeting in February 2000 dealt with the
1999 consolidated and individual financial
statements at DaimlerChrysler AG and
preparations for the Annual Meeting. At the
February meeting, the Supervisory Board also
approved the early retirement of Robert J. Eaton
from the Board of Management, effective
March 31, 2000.
In March, the Supervisory Board approved the
merger between debis IT Services and the IT Ser-
vices division of Deutsche Telekom in the form of
a joint venture. This transaction has provided
debis IT Services with a strong partner with whom
we will further expand information-technology
activities as a strategic business division.
In the April 2000 meeting, which took place
shortly before the Annual Meeting, the Supervisory
Board approved the acquisition of a 34% share of
the Japanese company, MMC, as well as the
finalization of associated contracts. It is the view of
the Supervisory Board that this transaction offers a
good opportunity for the company to expand its
activities in the Asian market and enter into
various promising alliances, particularly in the
small-car segment. In this context the Supervisory
Board received in-depth information on the
strategic situation in the Group’s automotive
business. The Supervisory Board was also given a
detailed explanation of the DaimlerChrysler Risk
Management System, which is designed in accor-
dance with the requirements of KonTraG (German
Business Monitoring and Transparency Law).
In the July meeting, the Supervisory Board
approved the alliance with the Korean company,
HMC, in the form of an initial 10% holding in the
company. HMC is a suitable partner to help
DaimlerChrysler expand its growing presence in
the Asian market, particularly in terms of the
important Korean market and the commercial-
vehicle business throughout Asia. In the same
The Supervisory Board and the Board of Manage-
ment met in four ordinary and one extraordinary
meeting during the 2000 business year to discuss
the state of DaimlerChrysler, the strategic develop-
ment of the Group and its divisions, and various
other topical issues.
The Presidential Committee met three times in
2000 to address Board of Management issues as
well as questions concerning the company’s
corporate governance. The Financial Audit
committee convened twice with the independent
auditors to discuss in detail the financial statements
for 1999 and the financial statement for the first
half of 2000. The committee also engaged the
KPMG Deutsche Treuhand-Gesellschaft
Aktiengesellschaft, an auditing firm, with the
annual audit, and also determined the audit empha-
sis for the business year. The Mediation Committee,
a body stipulated by German industrial co-determi-
nation law, was not required to convene in 2000.
The Board of Management kept the Supervisory
Board continually informed of the business and fi-
nancial state of the company, the personnel situa-
tion, business developments at the company and
its holdings, and investment plans and basic busi-
ness policy questions through a comprehensive
status report at each meeting as well as through
monthly reports in writing. In addition, the Chair-
man of the Supervisory Board was regularly kept
informed of matters through separate discussions
with the Board of Management.
The agenda of the Supervisory Board was
dominated by the strategic development of the
company, particularly its focus on the automotive
business, as well as further globalization
measures at all business units. The major issue
was the expansion of activities in Asia, primarily
through the acquisition of equity interests in
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REPORT OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD
meeting, the Supervisory Board also approved the
acquisitions of the Canadian company, Western
Star Holding, and the Detroit Diesel Corporation.
This decision was assisted by a comprehensive
presentation of the strategy and business develop-
ments at all of DaimlerChrysler’s commercial-
vehicle units.
In October, the Supervisory Board reviewed the
strategic focus of the Services division in terms of
further development of business and existing
customer potential. In the same meeting, the Su-
pervisory Board approved the sale of Adtranz to
Bombardier Inc. as well as the sale by Adtranz of its
Fixed Installations unit to Balfour Beatty plc. The
Supervisory Board also approved the establishment
of DCXNET as a holding company for e-business
oriented investment and holding activities by
DaimlerChrysler AG. In addition, the Supervisory
Board approved the early retirement of Thomas C.
Gale from the DaimlerChrysler AG Board of
Management, effective December 31, 2000.
In an extraordinary meeting in November, the Su-
pervisory Board was informed of the planned alli-
ance with Caterpillar Inc. However, the focus of
discussions between the Supervisory Board and
the Board of Management was the situation at the
Chrysler Group in financial year 2000, particularly
in view of the negative developments in the second
half of the year. In this context the Supervisory
Board approved the premature departure of James
P. Holden, effective November 18, 2000, and the
transfer of his responsibilities to Dr. Dieter Zetsche,
whose position at the Commercial Vehicles division
were assumed by Dr. Eckard Cordes. Dr. Wolfgang
Bernhard was named deputy member of the Board
of Management for a period of three years, allowing
him to assume the position of Chief Operating
Officer of Chrysler Group. It is the view of the
Supervisory Board that Chrysler Group now has a
management team capable of returning it to its
former strength. In this connection, the Super-
visory Board emphasized its approval of the global
strategic focus of the company and assured the
Board of Management of its full support.
At the end of the year, the Supervisory Board re-
viewed the marketing success and the progress
made with the A380 and approved the production
of this wide-body airliner. A preliminary financing
framework was decided upon for the period up to
the Supervisory Board meeting on February 23,
2001.
The DaimlerChrysler financial statements for
2000 and the business review report were audited
by KPMG Deutsche Treuhand-Gesellschaft
Aktiengesellschaft, Berlin and Frankfurt/Main,
and certified without qualification.
The same applies to the consolidated financial
statements according to US GAAP, which are
supplemented by a business review report and
additional notes pursuant to Section 292a of the
German Commercial Code (HGB). In accordance
with Section 292a, the US GAAP consolidated
financial statements presented in this report grant
exemption from the obligation to produce
consolidated financial statements according to
German law.
All financial statements and the appropriation of
earnings proposed by the Board of Management,
as well as the auditors’ reports, were submitted to
the Supervisory Board. These were inspected by
the Financial Audit Committee and the Supervi-
sory Board and discussed in the presence of the
auditors. The Supervisory Board has declared it-
self in agreement with the results of the statutory
audit and has established that there are no objec-
tions to be made.
In its meeting on February 23, 2001, the Supervi-
sory Board took note of the consolidated financial
statements for 2000, approved and thereby
adopted the financial statements of Daimler-
Chrysler AG for 2000, and consented to the
appropriation of earnings proposed by the Board of
Management. Further major issues at the meeting
were the medium-term corporate planning for
2001 – 2003, including investment, human
resources and earnings objectives, and also the
scope of financing limits for the year 2001.
The Supervisory Board expresses its gratitude
to the DaimlerChrysler Board of Management
and the company’s employees for their tremendous
individual efforts.
Stuttgart-Möhringen, February 2001
The Supervisory Board
Hilmar Kopper
Chairman
REPORT OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD 115
Major Subsidiaries of the DaimlerChrysler Group
Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars & smart
Micro Compact Car smart GmbH, Renningen9)
Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc., Tuscaloosa
Mercedes-Benz India Ltd., Poona
DaimlerChrysler South Africa (Pty.) Ltd., Pretoria4)
Chrysler Group
DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Auburn Hills4)
DaimlerChrysler Canada, Inc., Windsor
Eurostar Automobilwerk GmbH & Co. KG, Graz
DaimlerChrysler de Mexico S.A. de C.V., Mexico City
Commercial Vehicles
EvoBus GmbH, Stuttgart4)
Mercedes-Benz Lenkungen GmbH, Düsseldorf
Mercedes-Benz España S.A., Madrid
Detroit Diesel Corporation, Detroit5)
Freightliner LLC, Portland4)
Mercedes-Benz Mexico S.A. de C.V., Mexico-City4)
DaimlerChrysler do Brasil Ltda., São Bernando do Campo
DaimlerChrysler Argentina S.A., Buenos Aires4)
P.T. DaimlerChrysler Indonesia, Jakarta4)
Mercedes-Benz Türk A.S., Istanbul
Ownership1)
in %
Stockholders’
Equity in
millions2)
of €
Revenues3)
in millions of €
Employment
at Year-End
00
99
00
99
100.0
100.0
86.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
95.0
66.9
76
273
51
215
775
499
728
3,025
2,281
1,795
1,448
1,780
42
1,325
30
985
329
328
4,395
3,503
18,751
68,372
64,085
125,953
129,395
* 7)
* 7)
* 7)
333
31
267
522
16,2776)
14,1826)
17,242
17,331
5206)
8056)
1,401
1,464
8,5916)
6,0056)
10,919
11,235
2,036
1,887
11,302
10,337
259
2,601
2,075
256
1,308
1,387
2,448
2,213
4,950
6,238
4,992
6,660
1,280
9,945
10,355
16,332
18,940
59
446
265
47
188
778
523
1,197
2,683
2,018
1,427
10,865
10,677
698
138
827
469
59
471
1,143
1,209
1,251
4,175
1,246
3,427
116
MAJOR SUBSIDIARIES OF THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER GROUP
Ownership1)
in %
Stockholders’
Equity in
millions2)
of €
Revenues3)
in millions of €
Employment
at Year-End
00
99
00
99
Vehicle Sales Organization
Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc., Montvale4)
DaimlerChrysler France S.A.S, La Chesnay4)
DaimlerChrysler Belgium Luxembourg S.A., Brussels
DaimlerChrysler Nederland B.V., Utrecht4)
DaimlerChrysler UK Ltd., Milton Keynes4)
DaimlerChrysler Danmark AS, Copenhagen
DaimlerChrysler Sverige AB, Malmo
DaimlerChrysler Italia Holding S.p.A, Rome4)
DaimlerChrysler Schweiz AG, Zurich
Mercedes-Benz Hellas S.A., Athens
DaimlerChrysler Japan Co. Ltd., Tokyo
DaimlerChrysler Australia/Pacific Pty. Ltd., Mulgrave/Melbourne4)
Services
DaimlerChrysler Services AG, Berlin
Mercedes-Benz Finanz GmbH, Stuttgart
Mercedes-Benz Leasing GmbH, Stuttgart
Chrysler Financial Company L.L.C., Southfield
Mercedes-Benz Credit Corporation, Norwalk
Chrysler Capital Company L.L.C., Stamford
Chrysler Insurance Company, Southfield
debis Financial Services Inc., Norwalk
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
Other Major Subsidiaries8)
DaimlerChrysler Rail Systems GmbH, Berlin
TEMIC TELEFUNKEN microelectronic GmbH, Nuremberg
MTU Motoren- und Turbinen-Union Friedrichshafen GmbH, Friedrichshafen
MTU Aero Engines GmbH, Munich
100.0
100.0
88.4
100.0
270
162
76
59
118
21
14
178
60
42
37
161
989
545
36
526
998
753
249
230
516
336
484
664
10,907
3,002
1,135
1,148
3,957
286
478
2,676
1,072
222
2,705
1,001
-
280
1,557
4,799
2,583
90
207
330
8,607
2,577
948
1,032
3,307
262
348
2,293
777
174
2,222
773
1,508
1,990
622
647
1,120
344
421
528
397
157
412
834
-
309
232
1,024
* 7)
1,457
1,751
554
579
937
310
312
598
307
153
597
849
206
840
* 7)
1,325
3,016
1,829
168
196
197
4,059
3,846
* 7)
46
134
185
* 7)
47
167
213
3,900
1,067
1,034
2,106
3,562
19,918
23,239
890
959
5,845
6,028
5,173
5,885
1,742
7,162
6,875
1) Relating to the respective parent company.
2) Stockholders’ equity taken from national financial statements; stockholders’ equity converted at year-end exchange rates.
3) Converted at average annual exchange rates.
4) Preconsolidated financial statements.
5) Only consolidated from October, 2000; full-year figure for revenues.
6) Included in the revenues of the preconsolidated financial statements.
7) Included in the consolidated financial statements of the parent company.
8) Amounts of individual business units according to US GAAP.
9) Preconsolidated financial statements in the previous year.
MAJOR SUBSIDIARIES OF THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER GROUP 117
Five-Year-Summary
in millions of €
From the statements of income:
Revenues
Personnel expenses
of which: Wages and salaries
Research and development costs
Operating profit
Operating margin
Financial results
Income before income taxes and extraordinary items
Net operating income
Net operating income as % of net assets (RONA)
Net income
Net income per share (€)
Diluted net income per share (€)
Net income per share (excluding one-time effects) (€)
Diluted net income per share (excluding one-time effects) (€)
Cash dividend
Cash dividend per share (€)
Cash dividend including tax credit2) per share (€)
From the balance sheets:
Property, plant and equipment, net
Leased equipment
Current assets
of which: Liquid assets
Total assets
Stockholders’ equity
of which: Capital stock
Accrued liabilities
Liabilities
of which: Financial liabilities
Debt to equity ratio
Mid- and long-term provisions and liabilities
Short-term provisions and liabilities
Current ratio
Net assets (average of the year)
Credit rating, long-term
Standard & Poor’s
Moody’s
From the statements of cash flows:
Investments in property, plant and equipment
Investments in leased equipment
Depreciation on property, plant and equipment
Depreciation on leased equipment
Cash provided by operating activities
Cash used for investing activities
From the stock exchanges:
Share price at year-end Frankfurt (€)
New York (US $)
Average shares outstanding (in millions)
Average dilutive shares outstanding (in millions)
Average annual number of employees
96
97
98
99
00
101,415
117,572
131,782
149,985
162,384
21,648
23,370
25,033
26,158
26,500
17,143
18,656
19,982
21,044
21,836
5,751
6,212
6.1%
408
5,693
–
–
4,022
4.09
4.05
4.24
4.20
–
–
–
6,501
6,230
5.3%
633
6,145
4,946
10.9%
6,547
4.281)
4.211)
4.28
4.21
–
–
–
6,693
8,593
6.5%
763
8,093
6,359
12.7%
4,820
5.03
4.91
5.58
5.45
7,575
11,012
7.3%
333
9,657
7,032
13.2%
5,746
5.73
5.69
6.21
6.16
7,395
9,752
6.0%
156
4,476
4,383
7.4%
7,894
7.87
7.80
3.47
3.45
2,356
2,358
2,358
2.35
3.36
2.35
3.36
2.35
3.36
23,111
28,558
29,532
36,434
40,145
7,905
11,092
14,662
27,249
33,714
54,888
68,244
75,393
93,199
99,852
12,851
17,325
19,073
18,201
12,510
101,294
124,831
136,149
174,667
199,274
22,355
27,960
30,367
36,060
42,409
2,444
2,391
2,561
2,565
2,609
31,988
35,787
34,629
37,695
36,441
41,672
54,313
62,527
90,560
109,661
25,496
34,375
40,430
64,488
84,783
114%
123%
133%
179%
200%
36,989
45,953
47,601
55,291
75,349
41,950
50,918
58,181
83,315
81,516
–
–
–
–
85%
79%
66%
67%
45,252
50,062
53,174
59,489
–
–
A +
A 1
A +
A 1
A
A 2
6,721
4,891
4,427
1,159
9,956
8,051
7,225
5,683
1,456
8,155
9,470
10,392
10,245
19,336
19,117
4,937
1,972
5,655
3,315
6,645
6,487
12,337
16,681
18,023
16,017
(8,745)
(14,530)
(23,445)
(32,110)
(32,709)
–
–
981.6
994.0
–
–
83.60
96 1/16
77.00
78 1/4
44.74
41 1/5
949.3
968.2
959.3
1,002.9
1,003.2
987.1
1,013.6
1,013.9
419,758
421,661
433,939
463,561
449,594
1) Excluding one-time positive tax effects, especially due to extra distirbution of €10.23 per share.
2) For our stockholders who are taxable in Germany.
FIVE-YEAR-SUMMARY
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International Representation Offices
Berlin
Phone: +49 30 2594 1100
+49 30 2594 1109
Fax:
Istanbul
Phone: +90 212 482 3500
+90 212 482 3521
Fax:
Bonn
Phone: +49 228 5404 100
+49 228 5404 109
Fax:
Kiev
Phone: +380 44 235 5251
+380 44 235 5288
Fax:
Abidjan
Phone: +225 2175 1001
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Fax:
Ljubljana
Phone: +386 1 1883 797
+386 1 1883 799
Fax:
Bangkok
Phone: +66 2 676 6222-1000
Fax:
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London
Phone: +44 193 286 7350
+44 193 286 0738
Fax:
Beijing
Phone: +86 10 6590 0158
+86 10 6590 0159
Fax:
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Phone: +32 2 23311 33
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Fax:
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Phone: +361 346 0303
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Fax:
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Fax:
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Phone: +61 39 566 9266
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Fax:
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Phone: +52 5081 7376
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Fax:
Buenos Aires
Phone: +54 11 4801 3585
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Fax:
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Phone: +7 095 797 5350
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Fax:
Cairo
Phone: +20 2 524 6127
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Fax:
Caracas
Phone: +58 2 573 5945
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Fax:
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Fax:
Hanoi
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Fax:
Hong Kong
Phone: +85 2 2594 8876
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Fax:
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Fax:
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Fax:
Pretoria
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Fax:
Rome
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Fax:
São Paulo
Phone: +55 11 4173 7171
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Fax:
Sarajevo
Phone: +387 33 664 376
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Fax:
Seoul
Phone: +82 2 735 3496
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Fax:
Singapore
Phone: +65 849 8321
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Fax:
Skopje
Phone: +389 91 114 016
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Fax:
Sofia
Phone: +359 2 91988
Fax:
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Taipei
Phone: +886 2 2783 9745
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Fax:
Tashkent
Phone: +998 71 120 6374
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Fax:
Tel Aviv
Phone: +972 9957 9091
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Fax:
Teheran
Phone: +98 21 204 6047
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Fax:
Tokyo
Phone: +81 3 5572 7172
+81 3 5572 7126
Fax:
Warsaw
Phone: +48 22 697 7040
+48 22 654 8633
Fax:
Washington D.C.
Phone: +1 202 414 6747
+1 202 414 6716
Fax:
Windsor, Ontario
Phone: +1 519 973 2101
+1 519 973 2226
Fax:
Zagreb
Phone: +385 1 489 1500
+385 1 489 1501
Fax:
INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATION OFFICES 119
Addresses
DaimlerChrysler AG
70546 Stuttgart
Germany
Phone +49 711 17 0
Fax
+49 711 17 94022
www.daimlerchrysler.com
DaimlerChrysler Corporation
Auburn Hills, MI 48326-2766
USA
Phone +1 248 576 5741
www.daimlerchrysler.com
DaimlerChrysler Services AG
10875 Berlin
Germany
Phone +49 30 2554 0
+49 30 2554 2525
Fax
www.daimlerchryslerservices.com
Information
TEMIC TELEFUNKEN
microelectronic GmbH
90411 Nürnberg
Germany
Phone. +49 911 9526 0
Fax
www.temic.de
+49 911 9526 354
MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH
88040 Friedrichshafen
Germany
Phone +49 7541 90 0
Fax
+49 7541 90 2247
www.mtu-friedrichshafen.com
MTU Aero Engines GmbH
Postfach 500640
80976 München
Germany
Phone +49 89 1489 0
Fax
www.mtu.de
+49 89 1489 5500
DaimlerChrysler
Rail Systems GmbH
13627 Berlin
Germany
Phone +49 30 3832 0
Fax
www.adtranz.com
+49 30 3832 2000
Publications for our shareholders:
DaimlerChrysler Annual Report
(German, English, French short version)
Form 20-F
(English)
DaimlerChrysler Services Annual Report
(German and English)
DaimlerChrysler Interim Reports for 1st, 2nd and
3rd quarters (German, English)
DaimlerChrysler Environmental Report
(German and English)
The financial statements of DaimlerChryler
Aktiengesellschaft prepared in accordance with
German GAAP were audited by KPMG Deutsche
Treuhand-Gesellschaft Aktiengesellschaft Wirt-
schaftsprüfungsgesellschaft and an unqualified
opinion was rendered thereon. These financial
statements will be published in the Bundesanzeiger
(Federal Official Gazette) and filed at the
Commercial Register in Stuttgart.
The financial statements may be obtained from
DaimlerChrysler free of charge.
These publications can be requested from:
DaimlerChrysler AG
70546 Stuttgart
Germany
The information can also be ordered by phone or
fax under the following number:
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The most important financial charts can also be
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Phone
Fax
++49 711 17 92286
17 92261
17 95277
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17 94109
Auburn Hills
Phone
Fax
++1 248 512 2950
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Financial Diary
2001
Annual Results Press Conference
February 26, 2001
10:00 a.m.
Mercedes-Benz Technology Center (MBTC)
Sindelfingen
Analysts’ and Investors’ Conference
February 26, 2001
2:00 p.m.
Stuttgart-Möhringen
Annual Meeting
April 11, 2001
10:00 a.m.
Messe Berlin (Berlin Exhibition Center)
Interim Report Q1/3 Month Results
April 25, 2001
Interim Report Q2/Half Year Results
July 26, 2001
Interim Report Q3/9 Month Results
October 23, 2001
DaimlerChrysler AG
Stuttgart, Germany
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