Questions and Answers

Questions and Answers: About Deutsche Post Shares

How can I acquire shares of Deutsche Post AG?

Shares of Deutsche Post AG can be acquired through your bank.

When was the IPO of Deutsche Post AG shares?

The IPO of Deutsche Post AG was on November 20, 2000.

At which stock exchanges are shares of Deutsche Post AG traded?

Since 20 November 2000, Deutsche Post AG has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (main market segment "Amtlicher Handel") as well as on all other German exchanges.

What is the German Securities Code (WKN) and the ISIN Code of Deutsche Post AG shares?

The German Securities Code (WKN) is 555200, the ISIN Code is DE0005552004.

In which indices is Deutsche Post AG represented?

Since 19 March 2001, Deutsche Post AG has been included in the DAX 30. Furthermore, Deutsche Post AG is also represented in two international indices - a Dow Jones Titans Sector Index (non-cyclical goods and services) and the MSCI 5.

What is the market capitalisation of Deutsche Post AG?

The current market capitalisation is calculated by multiplying the total number of shares 1,209,015,874 shares by the current share price. You can find the share price - among other places - here on Deutsche Post AG's Investor Relations page or in the financial press.

How can I change my address in the share register?

Please give the change of address to the bank maintaining your securities account. You may also submit your changes directly to the share register, which is available here on our Investor Relations web page.

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Questions and Answers: Dividends

What is the dividend for the financial year 2007?

The dividend of 90 Euro Cents per share for the financial year 2007 was paid to shareholders of Deutsche Post by their custodian banks on 7 May 2008. This is an increase of 20 percent as compared to the previous year, see also dividend announcement.

Why are German-based shareholders not required to pay tax on the dividend?

Since the dividend is being paid in full from the tax reserve account as defined by section 27 KStG - German Corporation Tax Act - (contributions not paid into the nominal capital), the payment is being made without deduction of capital gains tax and solidarity surcharge. Domestic shareholders are not required to pay tax on the dividend. The dividend does not entitle recipients to a tax credit.

For how long will the dividend be tax-free for German-based shareholders?

At present we assume that domestic shareholders will not be required to pay tax on the dividend for the coming years.

What should foreign shareholders be aware of with regard to taxation?

The tax treatment for foreign shareholders is based on the tax regulations of their respective country of domicile.

What was the dividend for former fiscal years?

Further information can be found here.

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Questions and Answers: Bonds & Rating

What is Deutsche Post World Net's target rating?

The current rating, which reflects our high creditworthiness, means Deutsche Post World Net is well positioned in the transport and logistics industry.

In order to maintain its unrestricted access to the capital markets, the Group continues to seek a credit rating that is higher than the average for the transport and logistics industry. In view of this aim, we monitor the development of our operating cash flow against adjusted debt particularly closely. Adjusted debt is the Group’s net debt, allowing for pension obligations that are not directly capital-backed and liabilities under operating leases.

Will further transactions follow the successful issues?

Our most important source of funds is the net cash from operating and investing activities. At the start of 2008, we launched a commercial paper programme with a maximum volume of €1 billion. This complements our portfolio of short-term financing tools and enables us to issue notes in various currencies at short notice with maturities of generally less than ninety days. The lasting fundamental need for financial resources will, however, continue to be met by long-term financing tools, as short-term note issues under the commercial paper programme only meet the financing requirements otherwise covered by short-term bank loans.

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Questions and Answers: Company

What is the difference between Deutsche Post World Net and Deutsche Post AG?

Deutsche Post World Net is the name under which the Group appears in public, e.g. in advertising. Deutsche Post AG is the legal name of the Group's parent company whose stock has been listed on all German stock exchanges since 20 November 2000.

How many people are employed by Deutsche Post World Net?

As of 30 June 2008 the Group had a workforce of 477,394 (average FTEs).

How high are Deutsche Post World Net's revenue and EBIT (profit from operating activities)?

As of 30 June 2008 consolidated revenue was €31,959 million and the Group's EBIT was €1,523 million.

What does the abbreviation DHL stand for?

DHL are the initials of the company's founders Adrian Dalsey, Larry Hillblom and Robert Lynn.

What strategy does Deutsche Post World Net pursue?

Deutsche Post World Net is the global market leader in terms of logistics. Our Deutsche Post, DHL and Postbank brands stand for a broad range of services for managing and transporting mail, goods and information. About 500,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories on all five continents provide superior logistics services to help our customers be even more successful in our markets. Our company is well positioned both strategically and financially. We intend to use this strong basis to further improve our operating performance. We will gear all workflows even more strongly to the needs of our customers. We don't just want to be the largest logistics provider, we also want to be the number one for quality and customer satisfaction.

Which business areas is the Group active in?

Our brands Deutsche Post, DHL and Postbank - are united under the umbrella of Deutsche Post World Net. They offer a range of services split into divisions for MAIL, EXPRESS, LOGISTICS and FINANCIAL SERVICES.

Who are Deutsche Post World Net's four largest competitors?

In general, Deutsche Post World Net takes every competitor - including the smaller ones - seriously. The three major competitors include TNT (Netherlands) as well as UPS and FedEx in the EXPRESS Corporate Division.

Which accounting standards do we use when drawing up the annual financial statements?

Since the financial year 1999 our consolidated financial statements are drawn up in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Since when has Deutsche Post used IAS/IFRS?

We first drew up our consolidated financial statements in accordance with IAS (International Accounting Standards, now: International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)) in 1999.

How can I order the current annual report or interim report?

You can view the annual and interim reports online (incl. spreadsheet download and advanced search functions) on our website and download them as PDF files. You can also order printed copies here.

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Questions and Answers: Annual General Meeting

When will the 2008 Annual General Meeting of Deutsche Post take place?

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Deutsche Post AG will take place on 21 April 2009. The venue will be announced in good time before the event.

What is the significance of an Annual General Meeting?

An Annual General Meeting is where shareholders exercise their rights in relation to the company's affairs. An Annual General Meeting gives shareholders the opportunity to question the Board of Management directly on all the company's affairs, in order to make an informed judgment on any given agenda item. Every year, a properly conducted Annual General Meeting discusses, as a minimum, the following agenda items:

• Presentation of the annual financial statements for the previous year
• Appropriation of net retained profit
• Formal approval of the actions of the members of the Board of Management, and of the Supervisory Board
• Appointment of the auditors for the current fiscal year

Other additional agenda items can also be addressed at an Annual General Meeting.

Who can attend an Annual General Meeting?

An Annual General Meeting is primarily an event for shareholders, who may attend in person or be represented by a proxy. Annual General Meetings of large public companies are also of interest to the general public, and are regularly reported on in the media. Apart from representatives of the press, Annual General Meetings are attended by other people who wish to form an impression of how the company's business is developing.

When does the Annual General Meeting begin and end?

The Annual General Meeting begins at 10:00; the doors open at 8:30. Early arrival is advisable, as experience shows that waiting times for admission at the accreditation desks are longest just before the start of the Annual General Meeting. It is not possible to say when the Annual General Meeting will end. The length of the meeting depends on how it progresses, and on the type and number of questions asked.

How many votes does each shareholder have at the Annual General Meeting?

Each share entitles you to one vote. The number of votes to which you are entitled depends on the number of shares registered under your shareholder number in the share register on the day of the Annual General Meeting.

Are voting rights transferable?

Shareholders who do not wish to attend the Annual General Meeting in person may appoint proxies to vote on their behalf. Proxy may be issued to a personal representative attending the Annual General Meeting on the shareholder's behalf, a bank (provided that the bank in question offers proxy services), a shareholders' association, or the designated proxies of Deutsche Post AG.

Is it possible to register for the Annual General Meeting via the Internet?

Yes. To make it easier for shareholders to vote, and thus ensure that the resolutions adopted by the Annual General Meeting have the support of the largest possible number of shareholders, we have introduced a facility to order attendance cards or to issue proxy and voting instructions to the proxies designated by Deutsche Post AG via the Internet.

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