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Daimler's shares are listed on the regulated markets of Stuttgart and Frankfurt(ISIN code: DE0007100000).
DISCLAIMER
This press release is forinformation purposes only and does not, and shall not, constitute an offer tosell or a solicitation of an offer to buy or subscribe any securities nor asolicitation to offer to purchase or to subscribe securities in anyjurisdiction and does not constitute a public offer other than the offering toqualified investors in any jurisdiction, including France and Germany.
The sale of Daimler's shares doesnot constitute a public offer and the shares are only beingoffered to qualified investors, including inFrance and in Germany.
No communication and no informationin respect of the sale by Renault of Daimler's shares may be distributed to thepublic in any jurisdiction where a registration or approval is required. Nosteps have been or will be taken in any jurisdiction where such steps would berequired. The offer or sale of Daimler's shares on behalf of Renault may besubject to specific legal or regulatory restrictions in certain jurisdictions.Renault, its shareholders and its affiliates take no responsibility for anyviolation of any such restrictions by any person.
European Economic Area
This press release is anadvertisement and not a prospectus within the meaning of Regulation (EU)2017/1129 of the European Parliament and of the Council of June 14, 2017, asamended (the “Prospectus Regulation”).
With respect to the member states ofthe European Economic Area (the “Member States”), other than France, no actionhas been or will be taken in order to permit a public offer of the securitieswhich would require the publication of a prospectus in one of such MemberStates. In Member States, this press release and any offer if made subsequentlyare directed exclusively at persons who are “qualified investors” within themeaning of Article 2(e) of the Prospectus Regulation.
France
In France, the offer and sale ofDaimler's shares will be carried out through an offer to the benefit ofqualified investors, as defined in Article 2(e) of the Prospectus Regulationand in accordance with applicable French laws and regulations.
United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom, this pressrelease is not an invitation nor an inducement to engage in investment activityfor the purpose of Section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000,as amended (“FSMA”). This pressrelease is directed in the United Kingdom only at persons who are “qualified investors” (as defined in the ProspectusRegulation as it forms part of UK domestic law by virtue of the European Union(Withdrawal) Act 2018) who are (i) investment professionalsfalling within Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000(Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (the “Order”),(ii) persons referred to in Article 49(2) (a) to (d) of the Order (high networth entities, non-registered associations, etc.) and (iii) other persons towhom this document may be lawfully communicated or causedto be communicated (all persons listed in (i), (ii)and (iii) above being referred to as “RelevantPersons”).
Daimler's shares described hereinare available only to, and any invitation, offer or agreement to subscribe,purchase or otherwise acquire such shares will be engaged in only with RelevantPersons. Any person who is not a Relevant Person must not act or rely on thisdocument or any of its contents.
This press release is not aprospectus which has been approved by the Financial Conduct Authority or anyother United Kingdom regulatory authority for the purposes of Section 85 of theFinancial Services and Markets Act 2000.
United States
This press release does notconstitute or form a part of any offer or solicitation to purchase or subscribefor securities in the United States. Securities may not be offered or sold inthe United States absent registration under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, asamended (the “Securities Act”), oran exemption from registration thereunder. Daimler's shares have not been andwill not be registered under the Securities Act and neither Renault, nor any ofits shareholders or its affiliates intend to register any portion of theproposed offering in the United States or to conduct a public offering ofsecurities in the United States. This press release is being issued pursuant toand in accordance with Rule 135c under the Securities Act.
This press release may not bepublished, forwarded or distributed, directly or indirectly, in Canada,Australia or Japan.
The distribution of thisannouncement into certain jurisdictions may be restricted by law. No action hasbeen taken by Renault that would permit an offering of Daimler shares orpossession or distribution of this announcement in any jurisdiction whereaction for that purpose is required. Persons into whose possession thisannouncement comes should inform themselves about and observe any suchrestrictions. Any failure to comply with these restrictions may constitute a violationof the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
Any investment decision to buyDaimler shares must be made solely on the basis of publicly availableinformation regarding Daimler. Such information is not the responsibility ofRenault and has not been independently verified by Renault.
AboutGroupe Renault
GroupeRenault is at the forefront of a mobility that is reinventing itself.
Strengthenedby its alliance with Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors, and its unique expertise inelectrification, Groupe Renault comprises 5 complementary brands - Renault,Dacia, LADA, Alpine and Mobilize - offering sustainable and innovative mobilitysolutions to its customers. Established in more than 130 countries, itcurrently employs more than 180,000 people and has sold 2,95 million vehiclesin 2020.
Readyto pursue challenges both on the road and in competition, Groupe Renault iscommitted to an ambitious transformation that will generate value. This iscentered on the development of new technologies and services, and a new rangeof even more competitive, balanced and electrified vehicles. In line withenvironmental challenges, the Group’s ambition is to achieve carbon neutralityin Europe by 2050.
[1] Except for thewaiver (to ensure reciprocity among the two companies) of the obligation for Daimlerto propose first to Renault to acquire its shares in case of a sale through acapital markets transaction.
