Press Release

Despite demanding economic conditions in Europe & MEA, volume growth was good. However customers increasingly opted for non-premium products. The resulting negative product mix plus general price pressure were mitigated by cost-control initiatives.

In Asia Pacific, operating income improved even though international volumes declined. All units performed better, in particular Australia, China Domestic (Hoau) and India.

Americas saw an improved performance from Brazil, though challenges remain.

Other Networks results' were ahead of the prior year’s. Non-allocated costs continue to be contained.

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Commenting on this quarter’s developments, Marie-Christine Lombard, CEO said:

‘Despite an increasingly challenging economic environment, TNT Express was able to sustain profitability. In Europe, good volume growth underscores the strength of our diversified product portfolio. Cost savings and revenue-enhancement initiatives also supported profits. Performance in Asia Pacific and Americas continued to improve as a result of business development and restructuring measures.

The UPS Offer was formally launched in June. Earlier this month, UPS and TNT Express announced that the European Commission’s assessment of the transaction would move to a phase II review as certain areas require more time to analyse. We expect to conclude the regulatory process by 4Q12. I want to reemphasise the strong strategic rationale for the combination. An enhanced product portfolio, joint functional excellence and expanded geographic reach will create an unmatched combined service proposition for our customers. We look forward to discussing the Offer with our shareholders at our upcoming Extraordinary General Meeting.’

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2012 outlook and aims:

• Increasingly challenging trading conditions in Europe and Asia Pacific intercontinental
• Europe & MEA: indirect and fixed cost control initiatives in place to help mitigate impact of negative yield trend
• Asia Pacific: benefit from reduced exposure to fixed intercontinental air capacity and contract portfolio management
• Americas: focus on improving results Brazil
• Timing of implementation of certain long-term projects that are part of 2012-2013 fixed-cost savings programme temporarily adjusted in light of the proposed UPS Offer
• Working capital to be in line with medium-term aims, capital expenditures lower

Medium-term outlook and aims:

• Europe & MEA revenue to grow organically and through new initiatives in adjacent market segments, with an operating margin increasing to 10-11%
• Positive contributions from other operating segments
• Capital expenditure around 3% of total revenue and trade working capital around 10% of total revenue
• Effective tax rate trending towards 31-33%

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