ZIM Integrated Shipping Services

ZIM fell about 3.3% premarket to $27.55, although adjusted EPS of $0.53 and revenue of $1.78 billion beat estimates. Investors focused on the $22 million net loss in the first half and the full‑year adjusted EBITDA guidance of $2.0–2.4 billion, which assumes a much stronger second half. Additional pressure comes from the planned takeover by Hapag‑Lloyd—still awaiting regulatory approvals and limiting dividend payout freedom—and from cautious analyst ratings. » More on de.investing.com

The Israeli government apparently plans to block the proposed sale of ZIM to Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI; a meeting to review the transaction was postponed to September 9. The shipping and ports authority recommends rejecting the deal on national security grounds and sees risks to maritime supply chains and emergency self-sufficiency. The buyers deny they were not given sufficient opportunity to be heard. The uncertainty is weighing on the stock (pre-market -2.1%) and is being amplified by upcoming quarterly results on August 19, when losses are expected. » More on de.investing.com

ZIM’s shares fell about 2.6% in premarket trading after a report suggested Israel could reject the planned sale of the shipping company to Hapag-Lloyd and investment fund FIMI. A meeting of the eight government review bodies scheduled for this week was postponed to Sept. 9. According to the report, a majority of the panels are expected to vote against the transaction. » More on de.investing.com