Bulk Surge Drives Pan Ocean's Operating Profit Over 100 Billion Won in Q4 After a Long Hiatus

2Q Operating Profit 135.2 Billion KRW... 8.1% Increase YoY

Pan Ocean recorded an operating profit exceeding 130 billion KRW in the second quarter of this year, surpassing market consensus by more than 10%, and exceeded 100 billion KRW in quarterly operating profit for the first time in four quarters.

On the 1st, Pan Ocean announced preliminary results with consolidated sales of 1.2334 trillion KRW and an operating profit of 135.2 billion KRW. Compared to the same period last year, sales increased by 0.7% and operating profit rose by 8.1%. The operating profit exceeded the market consensus of 118 billion KRW by more than 10%. This is the first time in four quarters that Pan Ocean's operating profit has surpassed 100 billion KRW.

Profitability improved due to the rising trend of the Baltic Dry Index (BDI), which indicates bulk carrier freight rates, and the container segment's operating profit recovered to the level of the same period last year. The strong market conditions for tanker vessels (transporting crude oil and petrochemical products) also contributed to the performance.

A Pan Ocean representative stated, "Due to the unstable global economic situation, ongoing geopolitical risks with no signs of resolution, and increased uncertainty such as the U.S. presidential election results, it is difficult to predict market conditions. Nevertheless, we will strengthen our competitiveness with a mid- to long-term perspective and establish our position as a leading global shipping and logistics company."

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