Aker ASA

Aker ASA is a Norwegian industrial investment company that develops robust businesses and exercises active ownership to create value for shareholders and society at large. Founded in 1841, Aker has been a driving force in the development of knowledge-based industry, with an international impact. The company combines in-depth industrial competence with capital markets expertise and financial strength. As an active owner and investor, Aker’s ambition is to build and develop robust companies with strong market positions in attractive segments and with a considerable potential for growth, profitability, and cash flow generation. Alongside its active-ownership agenda, Aker also strives to create value and explore investment opportunities by combining in-depth industrial competence with capital markets expertise and financial strength. Aker invests actively along key global megatrends with significant potential for growth and profitability. This includes energy security, efficiency and transition; industrial digitalization; and sustainable proteins and nutrition. Through active board-level participation, Aker supports further development and strengthening of its portfolio companies through initiatives that maximize value for the individual companies. This includes both operational and strategic improvements, and through financing, restructuring, and M&A. Aker also has a strong focus on strategic partnerships and alliances to create added value. As of 31 December 2022, Aker's industrial holdings include: Aker BP, Aker Solutions, Aker Energy, Aker Horizons, Aker BioMarine, Cognite, and Aize. In 2024, the companies where Aker is the largest shareholder had a total turnover of more than NOK 200 billion with a workforce of 28,100 including temporary hires. About 22,600 people were employed in Norway. Aker ASA has 45 employees, located at the head office at Fornebu, Norway. Aker's main shareholder is Kjell Inge Røkke, who owns 68.2% per cent of Aker through his company TRG Holding AS. The corporate headquarters are located in Fornebu, Norway. Aker was established in 1841 when Akers Mekaniske Verksted was founded in Oslo. Aker ASA is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AKER. The company's website is https://www.akerasa.com/.