Ad-hoc | 1 September 2005 10:51

Deutsche Post AG

Ad hoc announcement §15 WpHG Mergers and Acquisitions Deutsche Post AG Ad hoc announcement transmitted by DGAP. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. —————————————————————————— NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN, INTO OR FROM AUSTRALIA, CANADA, JAPAN OR THE UNITED STATES Deutsche Post AG has approached Exel plc with respect to a possible offer for Exel plc. Discussions are at a preliminary stage and there can be no certainty as to their outcome. 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 01.09.2005 011051 Sep 05