The Net Asset Value ("NAV") of Aker ASA and holding companies ("Aker") was NOK
58.2 billion at the end of the fourth quarter 2024, after dividends paid,
compared to NOK 57.0 billion at the end of the third quarter. Aker distributed a
dividend of NOK 2.6 billion in the quarter. Aker's Board of Directors ("the
Board") proposes to pay a cash dividend of NOK 26.50 per share for the fiscal
year 2024 and, in-line with previous years' practice, will propose an
authorization to pay an additional cash dividend in the second half of 2025.
"Overall, 2024 was an active year for Aker's portfolio companies. Alongside
strong project execution, several significant transactions were completed,
resulting in more than NOK 32 billion in dividends being distributed by the
portfolio companies to Aker and our fellow shareholders. This high level of
activity aligns with our strategy of maintaining a streamlined and focused
portfolio, with solid potential for increased upstream cash moving forward,"
said Øyvind Eriksen, President and CEO of Aker ASA.
"As we continue through 2025, we face a complex macroeconomic environment marked
by political and economic uncertainties beyond our control. I am pleased to see
that core segments in our portfolio are performing well, and new opportunities
are developed with a disciplined approach. By leveraging our strengths,
including lasting partnerships with global champions, transactional
capabilities, financial robustness, and flexibility to seize opportunities, I am
confident in Aker's ability to continue delivering shareholder value," said
Eriksen.
Key financials - fourth quarter 2024
. GAV: NOK 65.4 billion
. Industrial NOK 53.7 billion
Holdings:
. Financial NOK 11.7 billion
Investments:
. NAV: NOK 58.2 billion
. NAV per NOK 783
share:
. Share NOK 549
price:
. Dividend NOK 35.50 per share (NOK 2.6 billion)
paid:
. Liquidity: NOK 8.4 billion* of which NOK 0.7bn cash and liquid funds
(*incl. undrawn credit facilities)
Aker paid a total dividend of NOK 51 per share in 2024, based on the 2023 annual
accounts, representing a total dividend distribution of NOK 3.8 billion to
shareholders.
The Board today announced that it has proposed a cash dividend of NOK 26.50
kroner per share, based on the 2024 annual accounts. In line with the practice
in recent years, a second tranche will be considered by the Board in the second
half of this year.
The quarterly webcast presentation and materials are available at
www.akerasa.com and www.newsweb.no.
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Media contact:
Atle Kigen, Head of Media Relations and Public Affairs, Aker ASA
Tel: +47 90 78 48 78
E-mail: atle.kigen@akerasa.com
Investor contact:
Svein Oskar Stoknes, Chief Financial Officer, Aker ASA
Tel: +47 94 80 46 43
email: svein.stoknes@akerasa.com
This information is considered to be inside information pursuant to the EU
Market Abuse Regulation and is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant
to Section 5-12 the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
This stock exchange announcement was published by Laila Hop, Paralegal, Aker
ASA, on February 14, 2025, at 07:10 CET.