History

Strategically important acquisitions

Deutsche Post DHL has made several strategically important acquisitions with the goal of becoming the world's number one logistics provider. The acquisitions policy is based on two fundamental decision criteria:

1. 1.  Strategic fit
   All acquisitions are required to fit well with the Group from a strategic point of view. One prerequisite is the improvement of the Group's portfolio in terms of product line, regional coverage or market position.
2. 2. Financial fit
   
   • Deutsche Post DHL's investment philosophy is centred on value creation driven through an active strategic ownership approach.
   • We focus on building long term shareholder value with our portfolio companies through unlocking operational synergies leading to revenue and profit growth above industry benchmark.
   • All investment decisions are based on a sustainable contribution to DP DHL group's Return on Capital employed by reflecting the project specific country and business risks.
   • Our rigorous investment approach is consistent across all investment types and based on an extensive due diligence process.
   • After Closing ensures a structured PMI-Process (Post Merger Integration) combined with a Post Closing Audit and Controlling Process the realization of the financial and operational targets of the investment.