Deutsche Post AG Becomes DHL AG

On September 1, 2026, Deutsche Post AG will change its legal name to DHL AG. This renaming follows the earlier change in July 2023 when Deutsche Post DHL Group was renamed to DHL Group. The move is part of a comprehensive restructuring of the company, which has operated under the name Deutsche Post AG since the acquisition of DHL in 2002. The renaming to DHL AG will be registered in the commercial register and marks the end of the legal existence of Deutsche Post AG.

The decision was approved by shareholders with an overwhelming majority of 99.95 percent of the votes in May 2026. This approval also pertains to the spin-off of the Post & Parcel Germany business unit into an independent company. The subsidiary responsible for the letter and parcel business will continue to operate under the name Deutsche Post AG. This legally independent subsidiary will not be publicly listed and will have its own supervisory board. The annual costs for this supervisory board, along with additional administrative expenses, will amount to approximately three million euros.

The renaming and the associated structural changes will cost the company a total of about 37 million euros. These financial expenditures are necessary to implement the new corporate structure and further strengthen the DHL brand. The renaming is seen as a strategic step to promote DHL's international presence. Deutsche Post AG will continue to focus on day-to-day operations, while DHL AG will manage corporate strategy and governance. This separation of responsibilities aims to increase the efficiency and flexibility of the company.

The restructuring is part of a long-term plan to secure competitiveness in the global logistics market. The renaming to DHL AG will also impact brand perception. DHL is already recognized internationally as a leading provider in logistics and shipping. The decision to adjust the legal name aims to further strengthen the DHL brand and clarify the company's identity. The restructuring will take effect in the second half of 2026, following the registration in the commercial register.

Deutsche Post AG will continue to exist as a brand in Germany to ensure continuity in the letter and parcel business. The renaming is a significant step in the company's development and is considered necessary by many to meet market challenges. The Deutsche Post DHL Group had already completed the renaming to DHL Group in 2023 to bring the DHL brand more to the forefront. This strategic decision has been positively assessed by market analysts, as it strengthens DHL's global brand identity.

The legal changes that will follow are the next logical step in this development. The renaming to DHL AG will take effect on September 1, 2026, marking a new chapter in the history of a company that has played a central role in the German and international logistics market for decades.