The Interim Report 2nd Quarter 2015 for A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S is hereby enclosed.
The Group CEO, Nils Smedegaard Andersens, states:
“In a quarter impacted by lower average container rates and a lower oil price, the Maersk Group achieved a satisfactory result with an underlying profit of USD 1.1bn (USD 1.2bn) and maintain the expectation of an underlying result of around USD 4.0bn for the year. We reiterate our strategic direction of targeting profitable growth with top-quartile performance and a ROIC above 10% over the cycle in all business units. The turbulence in the oil price has had a negative influence in the oil and offshore markets and countries dependent on oil. This has changed the outlook for Maersk Oil, Maersk Drilling, APM Terminals and APM Shipping Services, where previously announced profit and growth targets will be replaced by plans adapting to the volatile environment. The balance sheet remains strong and the Board has decided to launch a buy-back programme aiming at USD 1bn.”
Contact persons:
Head of Investor Relations, Henrik Lund, tel. +45 3363 3106
Head of Media Relations, Louise Münter, tel. +45 3363 1912
