P&O Nedlloyd notes the recent rise in its share price and speculation as to a possible offer by A.P.-Moller-Maersk for Royal P&O Nedlloyd. P&O Nedlloyd hereby informs that it is in discussions with A.P.-Moller-Maersk regarding a possible combination of the companies. There can be no certainty as to whether these discussions will result in an offer being made by A.P.-Moller-Maersk for Royal P&O Nedlloyd. Further announcements will be made as appropriate.