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The Deutsche Bank share is listed on stock exchanges in Germany and the US. For more details click here.

As of 3 October 2001, Deutsche Bank's Global Share (GRS) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The ticker symbol is 'DB'. The former [ADR's]  have been transferred automatically 1:1 into Global Registered Shares. For inquiries of U.S. shareholders we have established a service telephone line. If you have any questions, please dial 866 203 6614 which is a toll free number within the United States of America.

ISIN code: DE0005140008
Reuters securities code (RIC): DBKGn.DE
Bloomberg symbol: DBK GR.
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Deutsche Bank has issued ordinary registered shares. For further information please click here.

Deutsche Bank shares are registered shares without par value. For further information please click here.

On Deutsche Bank's website there is a sophisticated near-time online share price information system (prices about 15 minutes delayed) with several charting tools. Please click here.

October 2010:
On October 6, 2010 Deutsche Bank AG completed the capital increase from authorized capital against cash contributions, which it had announced on 12 September 2010. In total, 308.6 million new registered no par value shares (common shares) were issued. 99.31 percent of the subscription rights were exercised by the owners of the subscription rights, and thus 306.51 million new shares were issued at a subscription price of EUR 33.00 per share. The remaining 2.13 million new shares that were not subscribed on the basis of the subscription offer will be sold on the stock exchange.
The share capital (common shares) of Deutsche Bank AG has thus increased by EUR 790.1 million, from EUR 1,589.4 million to EUR 2,379.5 million, and the gross issue proceeds amounted to EUR 10.2 billion.
The capital increase was primarily intended to cover capital consumption from the planned Postbank consolidation, but also supported the existing capital base to accommodate regulatory changes and business growth.

March 2009:
We issued 50 million shares worth EUR 958 million through a capital increase in kind for the purchase of a minority shareholding in Deutsche Postbank AG from Deutsche Post AG. As a result of this, Deutsche Post AG held a stake of approximately 8% in Deutsche Bank until this was disposed of in its entirety at the beginning of July 2009.

September 2008:
Deutsche Bank AG placed 40 million new registered shares without par value with institutional investors by way of an accelerated bookbuilt offering. The placement price was EUR 55 per share. The aggregate gross proceeds amounted to EUR 2.2 billion. Deutsche Bank AG acted as sole bookrunner for the offering. The purpose of the capital increase was to finance the acquisition of a minority stake of 29.75 % in Deutsche Postbank AG from Deutsche Post AG and to maintain the strong equity capitalisation also following the acquisition.

April 1999:
The capital increase during the acquisition of Bankers Trust was part of the funding strategy for this deal. The capital was increased by approximately EUR 3.3 billion and about 80 million new shares were issued.

Measured by share capital owned institutional investors are the largest group of shareholders. Around 47% of the shareholders are German investors. For additional information please click here.

Deutsche Bank has its primary listing in Germany. In 2010 the average daily trading volume at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (Xetra) was about 8 million shares.

Information on the number of issued shares please find here.

No, Deutsche Bank does not offer a Direct Share Purchase Program at this time.

Deutsche Bank was originally founded in 1870.
Today's Deutsche Bank AG was established on May 2, 1957 by the (re-) merger fo three regional institutions (Norddeutsche Bank AG, Hamburg, Deutsche Bank AG West, Düsseldorf, formerly Rheinisch-Westfälische Bank AG and Süddeutsche Bank AG, Munich) which had been demerged from Deutsche Bank in 1952. For additional information on Deutsche Bank's history please click here.

At the end of 2010 Deutsche Bank reported 102,062 FTEs (full time equivalents) of which 49,265 are based in Germany.

•  Im September 2010 Deutsche Bank AG resolved to submit a voluntary public takeover offer to the shareholders of Deutsche Postbank AG to acquire their shares. More than 70% of Postbank shareholders in free float accepted the offer, thereby leading to a majority shareholding of 52% in Postbank. The consolidation of  Postbank’s accounts became effective on December 3, 2010.
• In April 2010 Deutsche Bank announced the completion of the acquisition of parts of ABN AMRO’s commercial banking activities in the Netherlands for EUR 700 million in cash. Deutsche Bank, already a leading corporate and investment bank in the Netherlands, is now the fourth-largest provider of commercial banking services in the country. The acquired businesses will use the Deutsche Bank brand name and become part of the firm’s Global Transaction Banking (GTB) business. With the acquisition, Deutsche Bank welcomed over 34,000 new clients and  1,300 new colleagues.
• In March 2010 Deutsche Bank announced that it has closed the acquisition of Sal. Oppenheim Group. The purchase price was paid in cash and amounted to EUR 1.0 billion, excluding BHF Asset Servicing which is being on-sold. Sal. Oppenheim jr. & Cie. S.C.A. is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG. All Sal. Oppenheim Group operations, including all of its asset management activities, the investment bank, BHF Bank Group, BHF Asset Servicing and Sal. Oppenheim Private Equity Partners were transferred to Deutsche Bank. At the end of the year 2009, Sal. Oppenheim Group had assets under management totalling  EUR 137 billion.
• In December 2009 Deutsche Bank AG completd the acquisition of Dresdner Bank's Global Agency Securities Lending business from Commerzbank AG, pursuant to the agreement entered into by the parties in May 2009. The Dresdner Agency Securities Lending business has been integrated into Deutsche Bank's Trust & Securities Services (TSS) business in Global Transaction Banking as part of its local custody franchise.
• In February 2009 Deutsche Bank and Deutsche Post AG announced that they have completed the transaction disclosed on 14 January 2009 for the acquisition of a minority stake of 29.75% of Deutsche Postbank AG. Deutsche Bank’s acquisition of 50 million Postbank shares (approx. 22.9%) will be effective with the registration in the commercial register of the capital increase in kind of 50 million Deutsche Bank shares in the name of Deutsche Post. With the registration of the capital increase, Deutsche Post will hold a stake of approximately 8% in Deutsche Bank.
• In October 2008 Deutsche Bank announced that it has completed the capital increase at Hua Xia Bank, which was announced in March 2008. Through the capital increase, Deutsche Bank's stake has risen from 9.9% to 13.7% of issued capital. All in all, Deutsche Bank acquired roughly 267 million new shares for a total price of RMB 3.9bn (roughly EUR 0.4bn).
• In January 2008 Deutsche Bank acquired HedgeWorks, LLC (Carlsbad, California), a hedge fund administrator with more than USD 10 billion in assets under administration.
• In January 2008 Deutsche Bank's Asset Management division increased its stake in leading China funds management company, Harvest Fund Management Co. Ltd, to 30% ownership, for an undisclosed price.
• In October 2007, the Group acquired Abbey Life Assurance Company Limited, a UK company that consists primarily of unit-linked life and pension policies and annuities. The business is included within the CB&S Corporate Division.
• In July 2007, AM completed the sale of its local Italian mutual fund business and established long term distribution arrangements with the Group’s strategic partner, Anima S.G.R.p.A. The business was included within the AWM Corporate Division.
• In July 2007, RREEF Private Equity acquired a significant stake in Aldus Equity, an alternative asset management and advisory boutique, which specializes in customized private equity investing for institutional and high net worth investors. The business is included within the AWM Corporate Division.
• In July 2007, the Group announced the completion of the acquisition of the institutional cross-border custody business of Türkiye Garanti Bankasi A.S. The client transition is expected to be completed in April 2008. The business will be included within the GTB Corporate Division.
• In July 2007, RREEF Infrastructure completed the acquisition of Maher Terminals LLC, a privately-held operator of port terminal facilities in North America. The acquisition was the seed asset for the North America Infrastructure Fund and is included in the AWM Corporate Division. The company was deconsolidated effective October 9, 2007 after a partial sale into the fund for which it was acquired.
• In June 2007, the Group completed the sale of the Australian Asset Management domestic manufacturing operations to Aberdeen Asset Management. The business was included within the AWM Corporate Division.
• In January 2007, the Group sold the second tranche (41 %) of PBC’s Italian BankAmericard processing activities to Istituto Centrale delle Banche Popolari Italiane (“ICBPI”), the central body of Italian cooperative banks. The business was part of the PBC Corporate Division.
• In January 2007, the Group completed the acquisition of MortgageIT Holdings, Inc., a residential mortgage real estate investment trust (REIT) in the U.S. The business is included in the CB&S Corporate Division.
• In January 2007, the Group completed the acquisition of Berliner Bank, which is included in the PBC Corporate Division. The acquisition expands the Group’s market share in the retail banking sector of the German capital.
• In November 2006, the Group acquired norisbank from DZ Bank Group. The business is included in the PBC Corporate Division.
• In October 2006, the Group announced the acquisition of the UK wealth manager, Tilney Group Limited. The transaction was closed in December 2006. The acquisition is a key element in PWM’s strategy to expand its onshore presence in dedicated core markets and to expand into various client segments, including the Independent Financial Advisors sector.
• In October 2006, the Group sold 49 % of its BankAmericard operation to ICBPI.
• In July 2006, the Group deconsolidated Deutsche Wohnen AG following the termination of the control agreement with DB Real Estate Management GmbH. Deutsche Wohnen AG is a real estate investment company and was reported in the AWM Corporate Division.
• In May 2006, the Group completed the acquisition of the UK Depository and Clearing Centre business from JPMorgan Chase & Co. The business is included in the GTB Corporate Division.
• In February 2006, the Group completed the acquisition of the remaining 60 % of United Financial Group (UFG), an investment bank in Russia. The business is included in CB&S Corporate Division.
• In the first quarter 2006, the Group completed its sale of EUROHYPO AG to Commerzbank AG. The business was included in the CI Group Division.

On 30 August 1999 Deutsche Bank converted its bearer shares 1 to 1 into registered shares.

If an investor acquires Deutsche Bank shares and does not stipulate otherwise, the investor will be registered with the Deutsche Bank Share Register. This registration into the investor's name enables Deutsche Bank to communicate directly with its shareholders and facilitates shareholders' ability to exercise their rights. Please note that due to local regulations and operating procedures some shareholders that hold the securities via banks/brokers outside of Germany are not directly registered.

Usually your personal data will be deleted from the Share Register after the sale of all your Deutsche Bank shares.

Please click on our Financial Calendar for further details, or alternatively register for a reminder service via Info Service, if you want to be notified prior to these events.

You can access our financial reports directly from our website. Downloads are available in PDF format or as an online version via Reports. A paper copy of the most recent Annual Reports can be ordered through our Order Service.

The next Annual General Meeting will take place on May 31, 2012.

Shareholders registered in the Deutsche Bank Share Register will automatically receive an invitation and any necessary documentation prior to the AGM. In case you are not directly registered, you should receive all documentation from your bank or broker.

Shareholders who are registered with the Deutsche Bank Share Register will receive documentation directly from Deutsche Bank about possible representation. Shareholders have the option to vote by proxy. If they decide to authorize the company they can send their instructions by mail or via the internet.

The share capital represented at the Annual General Meeting of May 26, 2011 was 34.0%.

The last dividend was EUR 0.75 per share, paid on May 27, 2011 for Deutsche Bank's financial year 2010.

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The next dividend payment date is scheduled for June 1, 2012.

The dividend will either be automatically transferred to your bank account or delivered by check.

No. It is presently under consideration, but due to legal constraints in several countries, it is not expected in the medium term.