Ad-hoc | 22 March 2005 07:30

Deutsche Post World Net: group tax rate to remain at 20%

Ad hoc announcement §15 WpHG Deutsche Post World Net group tax rate to remain at 20% Deutsche Post World Net: group tax rate to remain at 20% Ad hoc announcement transmitted by DGAP. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. —————————————————————————— Deutsche Post World Net expects a group tax rate of 20% in its IFRS accounts also in 2005 and coming years. This is the outcome of the now presented evaluation of the completed tax audit. Regarding IFRS group accounts for 2005 and subsequent years this will lead to a reduced group tax rate of 20% on earnings before tax with a significant positive impact on reported group net income. Effective cash tax payments will remain on previous years’ level. Deutsche Post AG Charles-de-Gaulle-Straße 20 53113 Bonn Deutschland ISIN: DE0005552004 (DAX) WKN: 555200 Listed: Amtlicher Markt in Berlin-Bremen, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt (Prime Standard), Hamburg, Hannover, München und Stuttgart; EUREX End of ad hoc announcement (c)DGAP 22.03.2005 220730 Mär 05