The equity attributable to Deutsche Post AG shareholders in financial year 2008 amounted to €7,826 million (previous year: €11,035 million).
Dividends paid to the shareholders of Deutsche Post AG are based on the unappropriated surplus of €1,093 million reported in the annual financial statements of Deutsche Post AG prepared in accordance with the German commercial code. The amount of €368 million remaining after deduction of the planned total dividend of €725 million will be carried forward.
A dividend of €1,087 million was paid for financial year 2007 and €251 million was transferred to retained earnings. The dividend is tax-exempt for shareholders resident in Germany. No capital gains tax (investment income tax) will be withheld on the distribution.