AUGUST VOLUMES IMPACTED BY SLOWDOWN IN SOME MARKETS

Core Insights - Total freight volumes in August 2025 were 3.1 million lane metres, which is 1.9% lower than 2024 and 3.9% lower when adjusted for route changes [1] - Year-to-date (YTD) growth rates for freight volumes were 0.1% and -1.2% respectively [1] - Passenger numbers in August 2025 were adjusted for route changes down 3.3% to 911,000 compared to 2024, with a YTD growth rate of -3.8% [3] Freight Volumes - North Sea volumes decreased due to lower activity on routes calling the UK, while Mediterranean volumes were affected by a slowdown in Turkish automotive manufacturing and reduced domestic demand [1] - Channel volumes increased due to new Jersey routes, and Baltic Sea volumes were also above 2024 levels, while Strait of Gibraltar volumes remained stable [2] - For the last twelve months, total transported freight lane metres increased by 2.5% to 41.6 million from 40.6 million in the previous year, with a 1.9% increase adjusted for route changes [2] Passenger Volumes - The total number of passengers for the last twelve months decreased by 10.1% to 5.6 million compared to 6.2 million for the previous year, with a growth rate of -3.0% adjusted for route changes [3] - The number of cars transported in August was 3.2% below 2024 when adjusted for route changes [3] Company Overview - DFDS operates a transport network in and around Europe with an annual revenue of DKK 30 billion and employs 16,500 full-time staff [7] - The company provides ferry services for goods and passengers, along with complementary transport and logistics solutions [7] - DFDS was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Copenhagen [7]