Today, the United States' Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced that they will file a complaint opposing the Wilhelmsen group's planned acquisition. This is standard procedure in cases where the FTC considers that a proposed transaction will substantially lessen competition.

Wilhelmsen disagrees with the FTC's evaluation and will continue to work towards a positive outcome.

A ruling is expected later this year.

For further information
Christian Berg, group CFO, +47 917 46 910
Benedicte Teigen Gude, SVP HR and communications, +47 959 07 951