Daimler AG - Large majority of Daimler shareholders approve new Group structure

• Annual Meeting in Berlin with about 5,000 shareholders clears the way for legally independent entities for car and van business and for truck and bus business
• Manfred Bischoff, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Daimler AG: “Today, the shareholders of Daimler AG have approved our plans for a new, modern Group structure. With this new structure, we want to offer our employees along-term perspective. We are in agreement with the employee representatives on this. With today’s decision and the reorganization of the Daimler Group, we are setting the course for our company and its workforce to be successful also in the future world of mobility.”
• Michael Brecht, Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board and Chairman of the General Works Council of Daimler AG: “
• The new structure is a clear, forward-looking strategy which will make us stronger and protect long-term employment. For us in the General Works Council, this was the top priority for all decisions on Project Future right from the start. The agreement we have negotiated in connection with Project Future puts security for our colleagues first and foremost.”
• Daimler pays a dividend of €3.25 per share, the second-highest in the company’s history Dr. Dieter Zetsche, longstanding Chairman of the Board of Management, hands over to his successor Ola Källenius

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