DLL recorded a net profit of $286 million in the first half of the year, which represents a 13.9% increase compared to the same time last year. The company’s leasing portfolio grew by 4.7% to $39 billion.

“This step forward is the result of our successful delivery of the value proposition in the markets we service. Our diversified financed portfolio is growing also resulting from our continued focus on new business development,” said Frans Overdijk, CFRO and member of the executive board at DLL. “Next to that we apply strong risk management showing stable and modest risk costs. The profit increase was also supported by currency effects.”

During the first half of 2015 business in food, agriculture, construction, transportation and industrial grew substantially, which mainly contributed to the year-over-year growth of the company’s leasing portfolio. From a geographical point of view, Europe and North America were the primary contributors to the portfolio growth.

“Looking at the second half of 2015, we will continue to support our partners with tailor made financial solutions to unlock business opportunities,” said Bill Stephenson, CEO and chairman of the executive board at DLL.