We are sorry to have to inform you that partner and shipowner Maersk Mc-Kinney Møller has passed away on April 16, 2012, said Chairman Michael Pram Rasmussen.

Ane Maersk Mc-Kinney Uggla states: "On behalf of the entire family, I wish to express our deep sorrow at the loss of our father, grandfather and great grandfather, Maersk Mc-Kinney Møller. My sisters and I have lost a father who never failed neither his family nor his business.

"We are grateful that our father lived a long and eventful life. In his never failing wish to do good, together with many and great initiatives, he has left a significant mark on our time.

"On this day, I am compelled to give thanks to all current and previous employees of the A.P. Moller - Maersk Group for the loyalty, which has been shown to our father throughout the years. Let us respect his memory. "Maersk Mc-Kinney Møller became joint owner of the company "Firmaet A.P. Møller" in 1940. Since his father's death in 1965, he was director and chairman of the most important companies in the A.P. Moller - Maersk Group. Maersk Mc-Kinney Møller undertook the daily management until 1993 and became chairman of A.P. Møller – Maersk A/S until 2003.

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