Increased consolidated net profit for the period

Consolidated net profit for the period amounts to €1,770 million, compared with €948 million in the previous year, an increase of €822 million or 86.7%. €1,747 million of this amount is attributable to shareholders of Deutsche Post AG and €23 million to minorities. Basic and diluted earnings per share rose from €0.78 to €1.44.

Selected indicators for results of operations (continuing operations)
		Q1 2009	Q1 2010
Revenue	€m	11,505	12,016
Profit from operating activities (EBIT) before non-recurring items	€m	312	566
Profit from operating activities (EBIT)	€m	27	512
Return on sales1)	%	0.2	4.3
Consolidated net profit for the period2)	€m	944	1,747
Earnings per share3)	€	0.78	1.44