MBEB Holding ApS
Annual report 2025
Operating review
Principal activities
MBEB Holding ApS (the Parent Company) hold shares in the MB Shipbrokers Invest ApS (MB Shipbrokers
or the Group) which principally operates in shipbroking activities.
Development in activities and financial matters
In 2025, the Group realized revenue was in line with expectations. The operating profit was lower than
expected in the annual report for 2024, but satisfying.
Outlook
For 2026, the revenue is expected to be in line with 2025 in the range of DKK 500 - 550 million, the operating
profit is expected to be higher than 2025 in the range of DKK 50 - 75 million.
Business model and risk analysis
MB Shipbrokers operates as an intermediary, facilitating connections between parties - typically those with
maritime assets (e.g., tankers) available and those requiring access to such assets. These transactions may
involve buyers and sellers, owners and charterers, or similar parties. For successfully facilitating such
transactions, MB Shipbrokers earns a commission calculated as a percentage of the transaction value.
With over a century of commercial operations, MB Shipbrokers remains committed to conducting business
in a financially and socially responsible manner, in full compliance with applicable laws. These principles
have long been the cornerstone of the Group’s operations, and MB Shipbrokers seeks to extend these
values to its relationships with clients, suppliers, and business partners.
MB Shipbrokers upholds high standards in key areas, including employee and leadership practices, anti-
corruption measures, and ethical conduct. These principles are integral to the company’s business model.
The primary business risks identified include the potential loss of top-performing brokers/key employees and
unethical business practices. Accordingly, the retention of key personnel and the maintenance of an ethically
responsible business framework remain of utmost importance to MB Shipbrokers.
The Group’s impact on the environment, climate, and human rights is assessed to be minimal.
Employees and management
As a responsible employer, MB Shipbrokers is committed to ensuring that all employees are treated in
accordance with applicable laws and labour agreements. The Group strives to be an attractive workplace
and regularly conducts employee surveys to identify how best to support and engage staff, ensuring they
have the optimal conditions to thrive and perform at their best. Employee surveys are conducted
approximately every 18 months.
The most recent employee survey was carried out between May and June 2025. A total of 214 employees
participated in the survey, corresponding to a very impressive response rate of 91%. This year, our overall
score has increased by 3 points, with the key takeaways highlighted in the attached. Importantly, the
improvement is spread across multiple areas rather than being driven by a single factor, indicating that we
are moving forward together and making broad, positive changes across the organisation. Among the top
three highest scores is the item ‘I am proud to tell others that I am employed by MB Shipbrokers.’ We are
especially happy about this result, as it shows the pride and positive spirit that you all help create and carry
forward in our workplace.
MB Shipbrokers does not employ minors and requires the same compliance from its suppliers. Furthermore,
the company does not tolerate the use of forced or involuntary labour under any circumstances.
Anti-corruption and ethics
The risk of MB Shipbrokers being involved in corruption will be detrimental to our name/brand and result in
loss of customers. We will also risk incurring fines under both English and US anti-corruption laws.
Our policy requires that no employee – directly or indirectly through third party – becomes involved in corrupt
practices, including bribery, extortion and fraud as defined in relevant anti-corruption legislation. No
employee shall offer and/or give (or receive) anything of value, directly or indirectly, to (or from) any person,
agent, or employee of a client for the undue benefit to themselves, family members, friends, business
associates and/or MB Shipbrokers.
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