DB Group press releases

DB fokussiert sich auf Kerngeschäft und Sanierungsprogramm S3 • Erlös führt zu deutlicher Schuldenreduktion der DB • Bahn-Chef Lutz: „Größte Transaktion in der Geschichte der DB und der Branche“ im Zeitplan umgesetzt

Digitalisation and automation make rail freight transport fit for the future • Fully automated locomotive to increase efficiency in shunting operations • Germany-wide deployment in preparation

DB Group closed the 2024 financial year with an adjusted EBIT of EUR -333 million • An improvement of about EUR 1.8 billion • Poor condition of the infrastructure puts pressure on the quality of operations, especially in long distance service • DB Group's regional service is back in the black • Restructuring program is beginning to make progress • Reduction of administrative employees by about 1,000

Agreement with Cathay Pacific – the last remaining defendant • Litigation concerning record levels of damages concluded

Brand-new electric trucks with trailer operation for the groupage network in Germany • Quiet and low-emission deliveries in urban areas • Highest safety and comfort standards for drivers

Partnership for testing batteries and swapping stations ● Estimated swapping time of five minutes ● Foundation for increased range, enhanced efficiency and greater vehicle availability

Chairman of the DB Supervisory Board Gatzer: “Important milestone for DB” • CEO of Deutsche Bahn Lutz: “DB Group focuses on the core business and the structural modernization of Deutsche Bahn”

Management Board presents specific targets and measures to Supervisory Board for period from now until 2027: Program to cut infrastructure-related delays by 20% ● Long distance punctuality to increase to 75-80% ● EBIT target of EUR 2 billion ● DB CEO Richard Lutz: "We will simultaneously restructure our infrastructure, rail operations and profitability. That will give us a stable foundation for future growth in line with our Strong Rail strategy."

DB focusing on its core business and the implementation of its “Strong Rail” strategy • Sale proceeds to be used to significantly reduce debt of DB Group • Transaction creates one of the global market leaders with European homebase • Investments of around 1 billion euros planned in Germany in the coming years

Partnership for testing batteries and swapping stations ● Estimated swapping time of five minutes ● Foundation for increased range, enhanced efficiency and greater vehicle availability