Postbank included in net income from associates

Since Postbank was deconsolidated at the end of February 2009, the previous year’s profit from discontinued operations contains the net loss generated in the first two months and the deconsolidation effect of €444 million. In the reporting period, the Group’s share of Postbank’s profit or loss is included in net income from associates.

Consolidated net profit and earnings per share up considerably

Consolidated net profit for the period improved by €835 million or 81.2% to €1,863 million (previous year: €1,028 million). €1,828 million of this amount is attributable to shareholders of Deutsche Post AG and €35 million to minorities. Both basic and diluted earnings per share rose significantly from €0.84 to €1.51 per share. 

Selected indicators for results of operations (continuing operations)
		H1 2009	H1 2010	Q2 2009	Q2 2010
Revenue	€m	22,575	24,811	11,070	12,795
Profit from operating activities (EBIT) before non-recurring items	€m	569	1,069	257	503
Profit from operating activities	€m	136	765	109	253
Return on sales1)	%	0.6	3.1	1.0	2.0
Consolidated net profit for the period2)	€m	1,010	1,828	66	81
Earnings per share3)	€	0.84	1.51	0.06	0.07