NEW YORK, December 10, 2009 — BNY Mellon, the global leader in asset management and securities servicing, has been selected by Deutsche Post AG (Deutsche Post DHL) as depositary bank for its sponsored American depositary receipt (ADR) program. Deutsche Post DHL's ADR program had previously been unsponsored and was serviced by multiple depositaries. Each Deutsche Post DHL ADR represents one ordinary share. The ADRs trade on the U.S. over-the-counter market under the symbol "DPSGY."

Deutsche Post DHL is one of the world's leading mail and logistics providers with 2008 annual revenue of more than 54 billion euros. With approximately 500,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories, Deutsche Post DHL is one of the world's largest employers. Deutsche Post DHL ordinary shares trade in the Prime Standard on all German stock exchanges and on XETRA, the electronic trading system, under the symbol "DPW."

"Our global reach is already reflected by our global shareholder structure. Now, we would like to further increase and diversify our U.S. investor base," said Martin Ziegenbalg, head of Deutsche Post DHL's Investor Relations. "We have therefore decided to implement a sponsored DR program with BNY Mellon as depositary bank."

"By selecting BNY Mellon as its depositary bank, Deutsche Post DHL is confirming its commitment to broadening its U.S. shareholder footprint," said Michael Cole-Fontayn, chief executive officer of BNY Mellon's Depositary Receipts business. "We look forward to working with Deutsche Post DHL to develop customized outreach initiatives to facilitate market awareness of its new ADR program."

BNY Mellon acts as depositary for more than 2,100 American and global depositary receipt programs, acting in partnership with leading companies from 67 countries. With an unrivaled commitment to helping securities issuers succeed in the world's rapidly evolving financial markets, the company delivers the industry's most comprehensive suite of integrated depositary receipt, corporate trust and stock transfer services. Learn more at www.bnymellon.com/dr.

BNY Mellon is the corporate brand of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE: BK). BNY Mellon is a global financial services company focused on helping clients manage and service their financial assets, operating in 34 countries and serving more than 100 markets. The company is a leading provider of financial services for institutions, corporations and high-net-worth individuals, providing superior asset management and wealth management, asset servicing, issuer services, clearing services and treasury services through a worldwide client-focused team. It has $22.1 trillion in assets under custody and administration and $966 billion in assets under management, services $11.9 trillion in outstanding debt and processes global payments averaging $1.6 trillion per day. Learn more at bnymellon.com.

This release is for informational purposes only. BNY Mellon provides no advice nor recommendation or endorsement with respect to any company or securities. Nothing herein shall be deemed to constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy securities. Depositary Receipts: Not FDIC, State or Federal Agency Insured; May Lose Value; No Bank, State or Federal Agency Guarantee.