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Deutsche Post Adress GmbH
Deutsche Post Adress has a database at its disposal that currently
contains some 16 million addresses. Customers have a choice of services,
depending upon how frequently they are needed. Revenue from this
business grew by a substantial 40 percent to DM 15 million in 1997. We
expect further increase in revenue and volume for the current business
year as well. The marketing of a reference database managed by Deutsche
Post Direkt GmbH and a number of other supplementary databases will
also buoy this growth.
MLC Sy steme GmbH
MLC is a fast-growing software company with core expertise
using optimizing communications processes and logistics operations.
During 1997, MLC boosted revenue by 60 percent to DM 10 million. Be-
sides process consulting and adapting software to specific needs, MLC
designs, develops and markets high-grade standard software. MLC has
been successful in the marketplace for years with its EdiStar core EDI
product. Currently, MLC is lining up with new Lotus Notes-based products
to develop software solutions for the fast growing e-commerce market.
For more than a decade, the market has associated the name MLC with
intelligent logistics solutions for the interface between air freight, EDI,
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Principal Subsidiaries
A successful service
provider improves
services continuously.
In order to maintain and expand
market leadership, Deutsche
Post can rely on the expertise
and know-how of its principal
holdings – enterprises that have
specialized on data processing,
software development and
logistics.
Deutsche Post Adress GmbH net revenue
1996 1997
11
15
15
20
10
5
0
in DM millions
MLC net revenue
1996 1997
6
10 10
6
8
2
4
in DM millions