DFDS automotive industry q1 2018

Strong Q1 growth

Both growth and earnings were ahead of expectations in Q1 and our full-year growth expectation is now raised to 4% and to 10% including U.N. Ro-Ro. European growth is robust and continues to support our ferry routes and logistics activities.

9% revenue growth, adjusted

9% revenue growth, adjusted

Easter drives 14% passenger growth

Easter drives 14% passenger growth

19% ROIC before special items

19% ROIC before special items

EBITDA up 10% to DKK 453m

EBITDA up 10% to DKK 453m

Vessel unloading q1 2018

DFDS Outlook 2018

The Group’s revenue, excluding U.N. Ro-Ro, is now expected to increase by around 4% in 2018 up from previously 2%. The increase is due to higher activity for both ferry routes and logistics activities. The Group’s revenue, including U.N. Ro-Ro, is expected to increase by around 10% in 2018.   The outlook range for EBITDA before special items was DKK 2,650-2,850m before U.N. Ro-Ro. Including U.N. Ro-Ro, the outlook range for EBITDA before special items is DKK 3,000-3,200m (2017: DKK 2,702m).

Green transport of waste for fuel

RDF – residue-derived fuel – is waste that has been processed and packed in bales so it can be used as fuel in power plants.

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