Zürich, February 25, 2015

In 2014 the globally operating Kuehne + Nagel Group continuously improved its performance in all business areas. Net turnover of CHF 17,501 million was 1.9 per cent (in constant currencies 5.1 per cent) higher than in the previous year. Gross profit rose by 0.5 per cent (in constant currencies 2.9 per cent) to CHF 6,288 million and the operational result (EBITDA) increased by 4.5 per cent (in constant currencies 7.8 per cent) to CHF 1,005 million. Earnings for the year improved by 6.1 per cent (in constant currencies 9.7 per cent) to CHF 644 million. For the 2014 business year, the Board of Directors will propose an increased dividend of CHF 4.00 per share as well as the payment of an extraordinary dividend of CHF 3.00 per share to the Annual General Meeting.

With over 63,000 employees at more than 1000 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne + Nagel Group is one of the world’s leading logistics companies. Its strong market position lies in the seafreight, airfreight, contract logistics and overland businesses, with a clear focus on providing IT-based integrated logistics solutions.

Source: www.kuehne-nagel.com, www.kn-portal.com/about_us/media_relations/news