Daimler–Chrysler: Merger, Integration, and Split (1998-2007)

1. Daimler-Benz and Chrysler announce planned merger

   May 7, 1998Labels: Daimler-Benz, Chrysler

   • CNN Money
   • Eurofound

2. Shareholders approve the merger agreement

   Sep 18, 1998Labels: Shareholders, Merger Agreement

   • SEC filing

3. Merger closes; Chrysler becomes DaimlerChrysler subsidiary

   Nov 12, 1998Labels: Chrysler, DaimlerChrysler

   • SEC filing
   • AutoChannel

4. Daimler-Benz is merged into DaimlerChrysler AG

   Dec 21, 1998Labels: Daimler-Benz, DaimlerChrysler

   • SEC filing

5. DaimlerChrysler buys 34% of Mitsubishi Motors

   Mar 27, 2000Labels: DaimlerChrysler, Mitsubishi Motors

   • CNN Money

6. Shareholder lawsuit filed over “merger of equals” claims

   May 1, 2002Labels: Shareholders, Securities Lawsuit

   • D O Diary

7. DaimlerChrysler agrees to settle investor lawsuit

   Aug 1, 2003Labels: DaimlerChrysler, Lawsuit Settlement

   • D O Diary

8. DaimlerChrysler sells its Hyundai Motor stake

   Aug 17, 2004Labels: DaimlerChrysler, Hyundai Motor

   • LA Times
   • AutoWeek

9. CEO Jürgen Schrempp’s departure is announced

   Jul 28, 2005Labels: J rgen, DaimlerChrysler

   • Guardian
   • CNBC

10. DaimlerChrysler exits Mitsubishi Motors investment

    Nov 11, 2005Labels: DaimlerChrysler, Mitsubishi Motors

    • LA Times

11. DaimlerChrysler launches Chrysler strategic review and job cuts

    Feb 14, 2007Labels: DaimlerChrysler, Chrysler

    • CNBC
    • Irish Times

12. DaimlerChrysler announces sale of Chrysler to Cerberus

    May 14, 2007Labels: DaimlerChrysler, Cerberus Capital

    • CNN Money
    • Guardian

13. Cerberus deal closes; Chrysler control transfers

    Aug 3, 2007Labels: Cerberus Capital, Chrysler

    • CNBC

14. Shareholders approve renaming company to Daimler AG

    Oct 4, 2007Labels: Daimler AG, Shareholders

    • CNBC
    • MotorTrend