Announcement No. 13/2008 Copenhagen, 20 May 2008 Summary of Q1 2008 The Board of Directors has today adopted the interim report for 1 January - 31 March 2008. The interim report shows that: · Revenue rose by 3% to DKK 1.9 billion · Operating profit before depreciation (EBITDA) is DKK 140 million · Pre-tax profit is DKK -58 million, compared to DKK -13 million in 2007 · Volumes at the same level as the previous year · Increased charter hire costs affecting Ro-Ro Shipping's earnings · The majority of the rise in bunker costs of DKK 100 million is covered by the oil surcharge · Higher cost level affecting the profits of passenger activities · Significant reduction in net interest-bearing debt by 12% to DKK 4.0 billion · The full year profit expectation is still a pre-tax profit of approximately DKK 500 million but the expectation is subject to greater uncertainty than normal Yours truly, DFDS A/S For further information contact Niels Smedegaard, CEO, +45 3342 3400, or Christian Merrild, CFO, +45 3342 3201