Core Viewpoint - The company reported higher earnings in Q1 2025, driven by improved gross profit, particularly in the Air & Sea division, despite facing market uncertainties related to global trade [2][4][7]. Financial Performance - Revenue for Q1 2025 was DKK 41,680 million, an increase from DKK 38,340 million in Q1 2024 [3]. - Gross profit rose to DKK 10,991 million, up 6.2% from DKK 10,265 million in the previous year [3][4]. - Operating profit (EBIT) before special items increased by 4.8% to DKK 3,860 million compared to DKK 3,641 million in Q1 2024 [3][4]. - Profit for the period improved to DKK 2,812 million from DKK 2,393 million year-on-year [3]. - Adjusted earnings for the period were DKK 2,874 million, up from DKK 2,463 million [3]. - Adjusted free cash flow surged to DKK 3,165 million from DKK 443 million in Q1 2024 [3][7]. Segment Performance - The Air & Sea division reported a gross profit increase of 9.5%, with EBIT before special items growing by 10.6% compared to the same period last year [5][7]. - Sea freight volumes grew by 3% year-on-year, aligning with estimated market growth, while air freight volumes remained stable [5]. - The Road segment experienced lower EBIT before special items due to weaker market conditions and cost inflation, although earnings improved sequentially from Q4 2024 [6][7]. - Solutions segment saw a revenue growth of 4.9% and a gross profit increase of 6.7%, but EBIT before special items decreased by 6.3% due to higher costs [9]. Strategic Developments - The completion of the Schenker acquisition marks a significant milestone in the company's growth strategy, expected to enhance its position in the transport and logistics sector [2][7]. - Full-year 2025 guidance for EBIT before special items has been upgraded to DKK 19.5-21.5 billion, reflecting the anticipated contribution from Schenker [7][14]. - Annual synergies from the Schenker integration are estimated at DKK 9.0 billion by the end of 2028, with total transaction and integration costs expected to be around DKK 11.0 billion [12][14]. Outlook - The company will include Schenker in its consolidated results starting May 1, 2025, with an update on integration expected in the H1 interim financial report [10]. - The effective tax rate is projected to remain at approximately 24% [14].