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Zim Integrated Shipping Services raised its 2026 earnings outlook by $600m, expecting up to $3bn in Ebitda. The increase is due to strong freight rates, according to the company.

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (ZIM) raised its 2026 guidance, expecting Adjusted EBITDA of $2.7B-$3.0B and Adjusted EBIT of $1.4B-$1.7B, up 30% and 72% from prior estimates. The increase reflects strong market demand and favorable freight rates, according to the company.

Hapag-Lloyd's $4.2B acquisition of Zim (NYSE: ZIM) faces delays as Israel requires a new review. The deal, approved by Zim shareholders, is contingent on regulatory clearances. The revised proposal includes additional shipping routes and vessels for the Israeli successor entity, Zim Israel. The Israeli regulator's decision to halt the original review means the revised proposal must undergo a new application and review process.

Israel's Government Companies Authority halted its review of ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' special-share application, as Hapag-Lloyd's $4.2bn takeover cannot proceed without approval. ZIM received the notice on 29 September, stating that a revised proposal was not submitted by the deadline. Hapag-Lloyd plans to submit new terms for both the share amendment and the merger, according to ZIM's SEC filing.

Hapag-Lloyd raised its 2026 earnings guidance to $3.9B-$4.4B EBITDA and $1.25B-$1.75B EBIT, citing strong demand and higher freight rates. However, Israel's GCA rejected its $4.2B bid for ZIM, requiring a revised proposal. The deal faces opposition over national security concerns and foreign stakeholder involvement.

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' (ZIM) $4.2B acquisition deal by Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI faces regulatory hurdles. The Government Companies Authority terminated the original approval process but left room for a revised plan. The deal requires Israeli government approval, with concerns raised about foreign influence and national security. ZIM's stock has fluctuated amid uncertainty, trading at a market cap of $3.534B, 18% below the deal's valuation.

Zim Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) faces a new hurdle in its proposed $4.2B sale to Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI. Shareholders, representing over 10% of shares, demand a vote on any revised deal structure, citing the Government Companies Authority's review conclusion. They argue that shareholder approval is necessary for materially different proposals, not just board approval. ZIM's board must balance these demands with existing agreements and potential changes in government support.

Hapag-Lloyd raised its 2026 earnings guidance due to strong market demand, with Group EBITDA expected to be USD 3.9-4.4 billion and Group EBIT USD 1.25-1.75 billion. However, its USD 4.2 billion acquisition of ZIM Integrated Shipping Services faces increasing opposition in Israel, with the Finance Ministry recommending the deal not proceed in its current form.

Israeli officials debate blocking ZIM's $4.2B sale, with Netanyahu's office opposing it and the Finance Ministry warning of continued foreign dependence. The outcome could impact ZIM's future operations and ownership structure.

Israel's finance ministry opposes Hapag-Lloyd's $4.2bn takeover of Zim, citing security concerns. Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI submitted revised terms and remain confident of approval.