Premier African American Business Publication Recognizes DaimlerChrysler as a Top Company for Diversity - Black Enterprise Magazine names DaimlerChrysler as one of the 30 best companies for diversity AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DaimlerChrysler has been named a top company for diversity by Black Enterprise Magazine. Black Enterprise Magazine recognized DaimlerChrysler as one of its 30 Best Companies for Diversity, during a luncheon on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at the W New York Hotel in New York, NY. "Diversity is a critical source of strength for our company," said Monica Emerson, Executive Director - Chrysler Group Corporate Diversity Office. "Our company benefits from having a team of talented people from different cultures and points of view. At Chrysler Group, diversity is crucial to our success in the global marketplace." To be included in the Black Enterprise 30 Best Companies for Diversity list, a business had to demonstrate significant representation of African Americans and other minorities in four key areas: corporate procurement, corporate boards, senior management, and the total workforce. In selecting the 30 companies, Black Enterprise's editors evaluated diversity programs, consulted with diversity experts and corporate diversity officers, and conducted an extensive survey of 1,000 of America's largest publicly traded companies and 50 leading global companies with significant U.S. operations. As one of the largest automakers in the world, DaimlerChrysler is committed to fostering diversity practices. The Company has established six employee resource groups that focus on helping employees develop their potential, while inspiring and nurturing careers and professional development. DaimlerChrysler's diversity initiatives have been recognized by several leading organizations, including being named one of Working Mother magazine's "100 best Companies" eight times. The Company has also been honored as "Corporation of the Year" by the National Minority Supplier Development Council three times and by the Michigan Minority Business Development Council four times. LATINA Style Magazine awarded the Chrysler Group the 2004 LATINA Style 50 and the Hispanic Publishing Group named the company among Hispanic Magazine's Corporate 100 List for 2005. Since 1983, DaimlerChrysler has been a leader in supporting minority business enterprises. Last year, DaimlerChrysler sourced about 11 percent -- or $3 billion -- of its total supplier spend from minority-owned suppliers. For the complete list of Black Enterprise Magazine's 30 Best Companies for Diversity, please visit http://www.blackenterprise.com/ . DATASOURCE: DaimlerChrysler CONTACT: Angela Ford, +1-248-512-2986, , or Michele Tinson, +1-248-512-0366, , both of Chrysler Group Web site: http://www.media.daimlerchrysler.com/ http://www.daimlerchrysler.com/ http://www.blackenterprise.com/

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