A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S Announces Share Buy-Back Program Updates

On June 23, 2025, A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S, a leading global shipping and logistics company, provided an update on its ongoing share buy-back program initiated on February 5, 2025. The company announced a significant share buy-back initiative valued at DKK 14.4 billion (approximately USD 2 billion), designed to be executed over a twelve-month period, with the first phase set to run from February 7 to August 6, 2025.

According to Stefan Gruber, Head of Investor Relations at A.P. Møller - Mærsk, the buy-back program aims to enhance shareholder value while maintaining a solid capital structure. The initiative is aligned with the company’s commitment to return capital to shareholders and is projected to acquire shares up to a total market value of DKK 7.2 billion (about USD 1 billion) during the initial phase.

The share buy-back operations conducted from June 16 to June 20, 2025, involved the purchase of both A and B shares. Specifically, A.P. Møller - Mærsk acquired 3,400 A shares at an average price of DKK 12,000 and 17,037 B shares at an average price of DKK 12,200. Cumulatively, the company has now accumulated 69,629 A shares and 394,375 B shares as treasury stocks, representing approximately 3.61% of its total share capital.

The buy-back program adheres to the EU Commission Regulation No. 596/2014 and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052, which are designed to ensure that such programs are conducted within a regulatory framework that promotes transparency and fairness in share transactions. This regulatory compliance reassures investors about the integrity of the buy-back process.

Experts in corporate finance view share buy-back programs as strategic tools for companies to manage their capital structure effectively. According to Dr. Emily Carter, a finance professor at the University of Copenhagen, share buy-backs can signal confidence in the company's future prospects and serve as a method to utilize excess cash. "When a company buys back its shares, it can potentially increase earnings per share and improve return on equity, benefiting shareholders in the long run," she noted.

However, some analysts express caution about the potential risks associated with aggressive buy-back programs. Dr. James Liu, an economist at the Copenhagen Business School, highlights that while buy-backs can enhance short-term shareholder value, they may also divert funds from other critical investments, such as research and development or capital expenditures. "A balance must be struck to ensure that the company does not compromise its long-term growth potential for short-term gains," he advised.

The broader implications of the share buy-back program extend to market perceptions and investor sentiment. As A.P. Møller - Mærsk continues to navigate a dynamic global market, its buy-back strategy could reflect its ongoing commitment to maintaining competitive advantage in the shipping and logistics sectors. With ongoing global supply chain challenges and economic uncertainties, strategic financial maneuvers will be crucial for sustaining operational resilience.

As the program progresses, analysts will continue to monitor A.P. Møller - Mærsk's financial health and market performance. The outcome of this initiative could set a precedent for other firms in the industry contemplating similar strategies. A.P. Møller - Mærsk's ability to balance short-term shareholder returns with long-term growth aspirations will be critical in the coming months.

For more information, please contact Stefan Gruber at A.P. Møller - Mærsk’s Investor Relations or Jesper Lov, Head of Media Relations.