On January 12, 2010, Calyon acted as joint lead manager and joint bookrunner in a EUR benchmark bond issued by Daimler AG. This bond consists of a EUR 1 billion tranche with a 3.5-year maturity and a EUR 1 billion tranche with a 7-year maturity.

Alongside Calyon, BNP Paribas, Commerzbank and HSBC acted as joint lead managers of the bond.

In an impressive manner, the book gained momentum with total orders amounting to EUR 5.3 billion, paving the way for a solid secondary market performance.

Daimler AG, based in Stuttgart, with its businesses Mercedes-Benz Cars, Daimler Trucks, Daimler Financial Services, Mercedes-Benz Vans and Daimler Buses, is a globally leading producer of premium passenger cars and the largest manufacturer of heavy- and medium-duty trucks in the world. The Daimler Financial Services division has a broad offering of financial services, including vehicle financing, leasing, insurance and fleet management.