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ZIM Integrated Shipping Services / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>ZIM Integrated Shipping has been thrust into the M&amp;A spotlight after reports in Globes revealed that Hapag-Lloyd submitted an early-stage offer to acquire the company.</li>
<li>The disclosure immediately sent ZIM’s stock higher and triggered speculation that other global shipping majors—particularly MSC and Maersk—may also be evaluating bids.</li>
<li>The news arrives at a moment when ZIM has just delivered a profitable third quarter, tightened its full-year guidance, and reinforced the strength of its liquidity position.</li>
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ZIM Integrated Shipping has been thrust into the M&amp;A spotlight after reports in Globes revealed that Hapag-Lloyd submitted an early-stage offer to acquire the company.
The disclosure immediately sent ZIM’s stock higher and triggered speculation that other global shipping majors—particularly MSC and Maersk—may also be evaluating bids.
The news arrives at a moment when ZIM has just delivered a profitable third quarter, tightened its full-year guidance, and reinforced the strength of its liquidity position.


ZIM Takes Center Stage As Hapag-Lloyd Explores A Strategic Acquisition!

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<li>Recently there have been rumors ZIM could be taken private by management</li>
<li>ZIM issued a 'no comment' but its board has reportedly hired bankers</li>
<li>We think a bid from a non-Israeli source is quite unlikely in the near-term</li>
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Recently there have been rumors ZIM could be taken private by management
ZIM issued a 'no comment' but its board has reportedly hired bankers
We think a bid from a non-Israeli source is quite unlikely in the near-term


Addressing Go-Private Rumors Surrounding ZIM | Near-Term, We Think a Transaction Is Unlikely

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<li>Concerted rate increase on Sept 1 failed, deep sea rates are still falling</li>
<li>Carrier revenues in July-August down ~40% Y/Y, W Coast volumes weak</li>
<li>We retain our -ive view on container shipping, seek opportunities to Short</li>
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Concerted rate increase on Sept 1 failed, deep sea rates are still falling
Carrier revenues in July-August down ~40% Y/Y, W Coast volumes weak
We retain our -ive view on container shipping, seek opportunities to Short


Monthly Container Shipping Tracker | Sept 1 Rate Increase Failed, Rates Still Down | September 2025

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<li>ZIM Integrated Shipping Services reported its second quarter 2025 financial results during a period characterized by severe market disruptions primarily due to tariff changes in the U.S.</li>
<li>Despite these challenges, the company leveraged its modernized fleet and improved cost structure to generate revenue of $1.6 billion, a net income of $24 million, and an adjusted EBITDA of $472 million.</li>
<li>The adjusted EBITDA margin stood at 29%, while the adjusted EBIT margin came in at 9%.</li>
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ZIM Integrated Shipping Services reported its second quarter 2025 financial results during a period characterized by severe market disruptions primarily due to tariff changes in the U.S.
Despite these challenges, the company leveraged its modernized fleet and improved cost structure to generate revenue of $1.6 billion, a net income of $24 million, and an adjusted EBITDA of $472 million.
The adjusted EBITDA margin stood at 29%, while the adjusted EBIT margin came in at 9%.


ZIM Integrated’s $20 Buyout Drama—Is A Takeover Inevitable?

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<li>Our proprietary index shows price momentum has continued to weaken in Q3</li>
<li>Some carriers have tightened FY25 earnings ranges, but mood mostly downbeat</li>
<li>We remain -ive on the sector; stay SHORT ZIM against LONG CM PORTS pair</li>
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Our proprietary index shows price momentum has continued to weaken in Q3
Some carriers have tightened FY25 earnings ranges, but mood mostly downbeat
We remain -ive on the sector; stay SHORT ZIM against LONG CM PORTS pair


Monthly Container Shipping Tracker | Rates, Earnings, Cash Flow All Collapsing (August 2025)

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ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd provides shipping services. The Company offers multi-modal, cargo handling, tariff management, schedule information, and other related services. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services serves clients worldwide.

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ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM US)

ZIM Takes Center Stage As Hapag-Lloyd Explores A Strategic Acquisition!

ZIM Integrated Shipping has been thrust into the M&A spotlight after reports in Globes revealed that Hapag-Lloyd submitted an early-stage offer to...

Baptista Research

Addressing Go-Private Rumors Surrounding ZIM | Near-Term, We Think a Transaction Is Unlikely

Despite the rumors floating around in Israel's financial media, we believe a go-private deal for Israeli deep-sea container carrier ZIM is unlikely...

Tracking Traffic

Monthly Container Shipping Tracker | Sept 1 Rate Increase Failed, Rates Still Down | September 2025

August and September data show clearly that deep-sea ocean freight rates remain under downward pressure. We believe Q325 carrier earnings may...

Tracking Traffic

ZIM Integrated’s $20 Buyout Drama—Is A Takeover Inevitable?

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services reported its second quarter 2025 financial results during a period characterized by severe market disruptions...

Baptista Research

Monthly Container Shipping Tracker | Rates, Earnings, Cash Flow All Collapsing (August 2025)

Container shipping price, earnings, and cash flow all remain weak in Q3. We expect conditions to remain challenging in the medium-term, and our...

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