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Dividend increase to EUR 1.05 approved by large majority of shareholders at Deutsche Post AG Annual General Meeting Bochum/Bonn, April 28, 2017: At the Annual General Meeting of Deutsche Post AG held in the RuhrCongress in Bochum, Germany, around 900 shareholders approved the resolutions proposed by the Board of Management and the Supervisory Board by large majorities. Shareholders with a majority equivalent to 99.93% of the company's share capital present at the AGM resolved, among other issues, to pay a dividend of EUR 1.05 per share. This reflects an increase of EUR 0.20 over the previous year’s level. As in past years, the dividend will be paid free of tax for shareholders living in Germany. The Annual General Meeting gave a vote of confidence with large majorities to the Board of Management (with 98.98% of the votes cast) and the Supervisory Board (90.51%) for the financial year 2016. In addition, the Board of Management was again authorized to buy back shares totaling as much as 10 percent of the existing share capital. The Annual General Meeting also once again authorized the issue of bonds with warrants, convertible bonds or income bonds as well as profit participation certificates in the aggregate amount of up to €1.5 billion. Finally, the Board of Management was again authorized to increase the share capital by up to €160 million by issuing up to 160 million shares. All three authorizations will expire in April 2022. – End – Media contact Deutsche Post DHL Group Media Relations Christina Neuffer/Dan McGrath Tel.: +49 228 182-9944 E-mail: [email protected] On the Internet: www.dpdhl.com/press Follow us: www.twitter.com/DeutschePostDHL Page 1 of 2 Deutsche Post DHL Group Charles-de-Gaulle-Str. 20 53113 Bonn Germany Phone Fax. +49 228 182-9944 +49 228 182-9880 www.dpdhl.com Email [email protected] Twitter www.twitter.com/DeutschePostDHL Deutsche Post DHL Group is the world’s leading mail and logistics company. The Group connects people and markets and is an enabler of global trade. It aspires to be the first choice for customers, employees and investors worldwide. The Group contributes to the world through responsible business practices, corporate citizenship and environmental activities. By the year 2050, Deutsche Post DHL Group aims to achieve zero emissions logistics. Deutsche Post DHL Group is home to two strong brands: Deutsche Post is Europe’s leading postal service provider. DHL offers a comprehensive range of international express, freight transport, and supply chain management services, as well as e-commerce logistics solutions. Deutsche Post DHL Group employs approximately 510,000 people in over 220 countries and territories worldwide. The Group generated revenues of more than 57 billion Euros in 2016. Die Post für Deutschland. The logistics company for the world. Page 2 of 2