2 Consolidated group

In addition to Deutsche Post AG, the consolidated financial statements for the period ended 31 December 2008 generally include all German and foreign operating companies in which Deutsche Post AG directly or indirectly holds a majority of voting rights, or whose activities it can in some other way control. The companies are consolidated from the date on which the Group is able to exercise control.

The companies listed in the table below are consolidated in addition to the parent company Deutsche Post AG.

The list of the Group’s shareholdings in accordance with Section 313 (2) Nos. 1 to 4 and (3) of the HGB is published in the Electronic Federal Gazette. In addition, a complete list of Deutsche Post AG’s shareholdings has been filed with the commercial register of the Bonn Local Court. A list of the significant subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates included in the consolidated financial statements is presented in Note 57.

The following table gives an overview of the significant acquisitions, increases in shareholdings and new company formations required to be included in financial year 2008:

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