Ocean Wilsons Holdings Limited (LSE:OCN) confirmed it is conducting a strategic review of options for its majority holding in Brazilian maritime services provider Wilson Sons S.A. (BOVESPA:PORT3). “That review, which will consider all potential strategic options, is currently at an early stage and there can be no certainty as to its outcome. The company has not received any formal proposals from any third party,” Ocean Wilsons said in a brief filing.

The statement followed media speculation that the investment firm is exploring a sale of the stake that stands at 56.52%.