Dear fellow shareholders, This year marks three decades since I first met Kjell Inge Røkke, a milestone that prompts reflection on the importance of governance and decisive leadership, particularly in times of uncertainty.

Dear fellow shareholders, In times of geopolitical shifts and macroeconomic uncertainty, it is essential to stay the course. History has shown that Aker consistently demonstrates its strength over the long term and through different cycles. This historical performance remains our ambition for the future.

Dear fellow shareholders, Aker is at its best when we couple our Norwegian advantages and industrial capabilities with global megatrends. However, growth doesn’t occur in vacuum, nor is it linear. It is shaped by external factors, such as geopolitics, market forces, technological advancements, and public sentiment. We remain committed to our core strengths: lasting partnerships with global champions, leveraging transactional capabilities, and maintaining financial strength and flexibility to seize opportunities. This context sets the stage for our fourth quarter results and guides Aker’s strategic responses to the complex challenges and opportunities of today's world.