2001 Highlights
The profit for the year before tax was DKK 291 million.
Operating profit (EBITA) increased by DKK 275 million to DKK 324 million. After adjustment for non-recurring items, the operating profit (EBITA) increased by DKK 139 million to DKK 202 million.
Significant strengthening of DFDS’ position in the freight market in the Baltic region and Norway was achieved through the acquisitions of:
The Lithuanian shipping company LISCO Baltic Service (76.36%)
The Norwegian shipping company Lys-Line Rederi (66%).
Successful capacity expansion implemented on the two main passenger routes.
Orders for four large ro-ro ships and the sale of older tonnage initiated the ro-ro fleet renewal programme.
New modern headquarters at Kalkbrænderihavnen ready for occupation in 2003.
Distribution of extraordinary dividend of DKK 1.8 billion to shareholders.
DFDS expects to achieve a profit for the year before tax of approximately DKK 130 million for 2002, which is on a level with the adjusted profit for 2001, excluding the interest of DKK 30 million related to the distribution of the extraordinary dividend until the date of payment.
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