DFDS Dover Pitch Deck
Risk Factors
Operational and security risks
The Group is exposed to safety and security risk
The security and safety of passengers, crew, drivers, tonnage, trucks and cargo take the highest priority, and are integral to the Group's general policies, strategies and targets. The Group develops its security management system on an ongoing
basis. The system consists of documented processes that maintain a constant focus on all aspects of security onboard, for trucks and in port terminals, including verification of compliance with current legislation as well as the Group's internal
specifications. Nevertheless, security and safety failures may occur which can cause unplanned periods in dock, interruption of schedules, and losses to the Group, including but not limited to claims for damages in contract and/or in tort.
The Group is exposed to the risk of loss of its vessels or other accidents
Material damage to vessels, terminals and warehouses may occur due to accidents, design defects, human error, inadequate maintenance, terrorist attacks, and meteorological or other outside conditions. These risks are controlled and mitigated
partly through compliance with safety requirements and routines, as well as preventive work, and partly through insurance against risk. The Group only takes out insurance to a limited extent when it comes to the risk of business interruption, be
that increased costs of work or loss of income.
Financial risk
The Group is exposed to fluctuations in bunker prices
The freight industry is highly exposed to fluctuations in the bunker price and in many cases contracts are entered with the customers in which the customers agree to pay part of the cost of bunkers. The Group is exposed to the risk that the increase
in bunker cost cannot be passed on to the customers, which would result in higher costs to the Group. Increased bunker costs may have a material adverse effect on the future performance of the Group, the results of operations, cash flows and
financial position of the Group.
The Group is exposed to changes in interest rate levels & currency risks
The Group is exposed to changes in the interest rates through the Group's loan portfolio. Interest rate movements unfavorable to the Group may increase the Group's interest expense, which could have a material adverse effect on the Group's
future performance and financial position.
The Group operates in different countries across Europe. Currency risk arises when there are differences between income received and expenses paid in different currencies, particularly EUR, GBP, TRY, SEK, NOK and DKK and in relation to
investments/purchase of non-current assets and repayment of loans in foreign currency. As a result of the Group's international operations, the Group is exposed to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates which could adversely affect the Group's
business.
Business development
The Group is exposed to risks associated with business development and investments
The Group's growth strategy entails business development and investment risks. This is related to both organic growth from investment in ferries and growth driven by the opening of new ferry routes, new logistics activities, acquisition of
companies and activities. The most pervasive risk associated with organic growth is related to the expansion of capacity on a route by deployment of larger ferries. The acquisition of companies and activities involves significant risks that are
linked to the size of the investment and the complexity of a subsequent integration process.
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