Hapag-Lloyd celebrates the tenth anniversary of its listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Since its IPO in November 2015, the Hamburg-based company has evolved into one of the world’s leading liner shipping companies – combining profitable growth with prudent capital allocation and a consistent dividend policy.
The IPO laid the groundwork for this long-term development. By placing 13.2 million new shares at EUR 20 each, Hapag-Lloyd raised around EUR 265 million (USD 300 million). The proceeds were used to modernize and expand Hapag-Lloyd’s vessel and container fleet, thereby creating an important basis for the consistent growth of recent years. Since the IPO, Hapag-Lloyd has been able to return more than 120 Euro of dividend per share and combined with an appreciation of the share price to well over 100 Euro the returns for those who were prepared to invest in Hapag-Lloyd in 2015 have been very attractive.
“Our IPO in 2015 was a turning point in our company’s history. Access to capital markets enabled us to invest in our fleet, strengthen our network, and accelerate our strategic transformation. Ten years on, Hapag-Lloyd stands for quality, growth and performance toward our shareholders and customers alike,” said Rolf Habben Jansen, CEO of Hapag-Lloyd.
“Since its listing, Hapag-Lloyd has distributed more than EUR 21 billion in dividends and created substantial value for its shareholders while maintaining a strong balance sheet and prudent financial policy,” said Mark Frese, CFO/CPO of Hapag-Lloyd.
Hapag-Lloyd’s dividend policy aims to distribute at least 30 percent of the Group’s net profit to shareholders – balancing attractive returns with a focus on long-term growth and stability. While the current market environment remains challenging, Hapag-Lloyd’s solid balance sheet, disciplined capital allocation, and clear strategic direction provide a strong foundation for sustainable performance and long-term stakeholder value.