Deutsche Post AG to Become DHL AG

Deutsche Post AG will change its legal name to DHL AG on September 1, 2026. This decision follows a rebranding of the corporate group to DHL Group that took place in July 2023, which only affected the brand name. The legally binding name Deutsche Post AG has remained in place until now but will also be adjusted. The renaming is part of a comprehensive restructuring of the company.

Shareholders voted with a majority of 99.95 percent in favor of spinning off the Post & Paket Deutschland business unit into an independent company. This new company will continue to operate under the name Deutsche Post AG and focus on day-to-day operations. The renaming of the publicly traded parent company to DHL AG will be registered in the commercial register, incurring additional costs of approximately 37 million euros. This amount includes both the renaming and the associated administrative expenses. The subsidiary Deutsche Post AG will be newly established as a non-public company.

It will have its own supervisory board, with annual costs estimated at around 3 million euros. This structural change is expected to take effect in the second half of 2026, following the registration in the commercial register. The renaming reflects the increasing international significance of DHL, which has steadily grown since its acquisition by Deutsche Post in 2002. DHL has established itself as a global logistics provider and will now also be legally recognized as the main brand of the company. Deutsche Post AG will continue to be responsible for mail and parcel services in Germany.

This decision aims to ensure that the Deutsche Post brand remains present in the public eye while the parent company operates under the new name DHL AG. The restructuring is seen as a strategic step to strengthen the company's competitiveness in the international market. The new legal structure is intended to allow for a clearer separation between the various business areas and to enhance efficiency. The renaming is also expected to impact corporate communication and marketing. DHL AG will continue to steer its corporate strategy and governance, while Deutsche Post AG focuses on operational business. The renaming to DHL AG will officially take place on September 1, 2026, marking a significant change in the company's identity.