Aker will participate in the further value creation of the Feed Ingredients business through its 40 percent ownership in Aker BioMarine Antarctic. (Credit: QUI NGUYEN on Unsplash)

Reference is made to the stock exchange announcements by Aker ASA (“Aker”) and Aker BioMarine ASA on July 3, 2024 regarding the sale of Aker BioMarine’s ownership position in the Feed Ingredients business to American Industrial Partners (“AIP”) and Aker ASA (via its wholly owned subsidiary Aker Capital AS). Today, Aker BioMarine announced that the transaction has been completed.

Aker BioMarine intends to distribute an extraordinary dividend of approximately NOK 45 per share following completion of the transaction, subject to final decision by the board of directors. Aker will participate in the further value creation of the Feed Ingredients business through its 40 percent ownership in Aker BioMarine Antarctic Holding II AS.