A Donation of Approximately 230 Million Yen and Supplies

Daimler AG will donate 2 million euros (approximately 230 million yen) as initial relief to the areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake, to be used for disaster relief and aid activities in the Tohoku region. In addition to this, the company is preparing further support, including the provision of supplies to the affected areas.

Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, stated, "The full extent of the disaster in Japan is not yet clear. In times like these, it is important to stand together and support those affected."

Daimler AG is a company with approximately 13,000 employees across Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation, Mercedes-Benz Japan Co., Ltd., and Daimler Financial Services Japan Co., Ltd. The company has many business partners in Japan, including long-standing dealers and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., with whom it has a partnership, which led to this support.

Furthermore, Albert Kirchmann, President of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus, and Nicholas Speeks, President of Mercedes-Benz Japan, jointly issued a statement: "We are deeply impressed by the efforts, courage, discipline, and dignity with which the government and the people of Japan are working together to overcome this unprecedented tragedy and challenge. Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus, Mercedes-Benz Japan, and Daimler Financial Services Japan stand with the people of Japan. Together, we will overcome this difficult situation and provide all possible assistance."