PostNord divest subsidiaries in Holland and Belgium

PostNord has today sold their fully owned subsidiaries HIT Starintex B.V in Holland, and HIT Belgium SA, to Hellmann Worldwide Logistics GmbH & Co. KG.

The transaction will be valid as of today, and include all activities of the two mentioned companies. The company name HIT will remain the property of PostNord.

- This is completely in line with the strategy of PostNord, being the preferred partner for Communication and Logistics services, to/from and within the Nordic Region, says Henrik Höjsgaard, Head of business area Logistics within PostNord.

- We are pleased to welcome both staff and customers to the Hellmann Group, and are confident that the strong presence we have in the Central European region will benefit our customers even further, says Karl Engelhard, Executive Director, Member of the Main Board within Hellmannn Worldwide Logistics.

- I am very pleased that we have been able to reach this agreement. This will secure a bright and solid future, also for our Innight activities in Europe. I am looking forward to be working together with the new colleagues within Hellmann Worldwide Logistics and the Night Star Express Group to develop strong products for our current and potential customers, says Patrick Loewenthal, CEO of HIT Starintex and HIT Belgium.

For further details, please contact PostNord Media Relations:
Telephone +46 8 23 10 10, e-mail press@posten.se

PostNord was formed in 2009 through the merger of Post Danmark A/S and Posten AB. The group offers communication and logistics solutions to, from and within the Nordic region, with sales of approximately SEK 42 billion and over 40,000 employees. Operations are managed in business areas Breve Danmark (mail), Meddelande Sverige (mail), Logistics and Strålfors. The parent company is a Swedish public company headquartered in Solna, Sweden. Read more about PostNord at www.postnord.com.