DFDS — Regulatory Filings 2013

Feb 15, 2013

Copenhagen, 2013-02-15 09:12 CET (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Announcement no. 4

Today, all conditions have been met for the two newbuilding contracts between
DFDS and the German shipyard P+S Werften GmbH, Stralsund, concerning the
construction of two freight ships (ro-ro).

The newbuildings form part of DFDS’ cooperation with the Danish defence, and
since 2006 also with the German defence, concerning delivery of tonnage
capacity for defence transport assignments (ARK project). The cooperation is
based on charter agreements covering the period 2013-2021.

Delivery of the first ship is expected to take place in Q4 2013 followed by the
second ship in Q1 2014. The price of the two newbuildings is EUR 84m. A further
investment of EUR 6m in specialized equipment is also planned.

Total planned investments in 2013 are EUR 75m and EUR 15m in 2014.

Contact persons:
Niels Smedegaard, CEO
+45 33 42 34 00

Torben Carlsen, CFO
+45 33 42 32 01

Søren Brøndholt Nielsen, IR
+45 33 42 33 59