This is Aker
Aker ASA (Aker) is an industrial investment company that develops robust businesses and exercises active ownership to create value for shareholders and society at large. Since the company was 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
▪ 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.
Founded: 1841
CEO: Øyvind Eriksen
Main shareholder and chairman:
Kjell Inge Røkke
Listed:
Oslo Stock Exchange
