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Share Buybacks

€6 bn

VOLUME OF THE ONGOING 2022/2026 SHARE BUYBACK PROGRAM

DHL Share Buyback Programs. In the periods 2016-17 and 2021, shares worth €1.0 billion were bought back in each period. From 2022 to the end of 2026, shares worth €6.0 billion are planned to be bought back.

€5.0 bn

TREASURY SHARES WORTH BOUGHT BACK SINCE 2016 (AS OF DEC 1, 2024)

Share buy-backs are considered as an additional measure to offer attractive shareholder returns. Those are deemed appropriate in case DHL Group has available excess liquidity after regular dividend payments while also take relevant M&A spending into consideration.

The repurchased shares will either be retired, used to service long-term executive remuneration and possible future employee share offerings or to meet possible obligations under the convertible bond 2017/2025.

Share Buy-backs

(Global Share Matching Plan)

Q&A about share buy-backs

What is the current size of DHL Group's share buyback program?

The current program has a volume of up to €6 billion.

When does DHL Group's current share buyback program expire?

The current program will expire end of 2026.

What does DHL Group use the repurchased shares for?

The repurchased shares are used either for long-term compensation programs for executives and potential future employee share ownership programs, or to fulfill potential obligations arising from the exercise of rights from the convertible bond 2017/2025.

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