Deutsche Post AG (XETR:DHL) defended a VAT exemption for business mail as consistent with EU law and its universal service role after a draft proposed ending it to raise €115M, even as the company continued shareholder-friendly buybacks, repurchasing 186,075 shares on 22 June.
Previous Week Recap
- DHL Defends VAT Exemption: Deutsche Post DHL defended the VAT exemption on business mail after a draft suggested ending it to raise about €115M annually, saying EU law and its universal service role justify the exemption.
- DHL Buybacks Reach 5.12M: Deutsche Post (DHL) repurchased 186,075 shares on 22 June 2026; total buybacks from 2 April–22 June 2026 reached 5,115,557 shares. Trade details posted on the company website.
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