1. Aker Horizons Holding AS transferred 43.27% of Aker Carbon Capture ASA shares. 2. The transfer is part of a reorganization for a pending merger. 3. MidCo received an exemption from mandatory offer rules for the share transfer.
The transfer indicates a strategic consolidation, aligning interests and potentially stabilizing AKCCF's share price. Historically, similar mergers led to increased market confidence and valuation improvements.
The significant shareholding transfer signals stronger backing and focus on AKCCF, implying potential for share appreciation and investor interest.
The merger's long-term outlook can enhance synergies and operational efficiencies, suggesting positively sustained performance for AKCCF. Past instances of similar internal consolidations have produced enduring benefits for involved entities.
FORNEBU, Norway, Sept. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of an internal reorganization in connection with the contemplated merger between Aker Horizons Holding AS ("AKHH"), and AKH HoldCo AS, a subsidiary of Aker ASA, AKHH has today transferred all of its 261,438,859 shares in Aker Carbon Capture ASA (the "Company"), representing approximately 43.27 per cent of the Company's share capital, to its wholly owned subsidiary, Aker Horizons Midco AS ("MidCo").
Pursuant to the Norwegian Securities Trading Act Section 6-2 (3), MidCo has been granted an exemption by the Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority from the mandatory offer rules set out in the Norwegian Securities Trading Act pertaining to this internal transfer of shares in the Company.
This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Article 19 of Regulation EU 596/2014 (the EU Market Abuse Regulation). Please refer to the attached PDMR forms for further details.
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