Akastor ASA
Overview
Akastor ASA is a Norwegian private investment firm specializing in the oilfield services sector. The company was established in 2014 following a demerger from Aker Solutions, with a portfolio of companies in various industry segments. Akastor is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker AKAST, and its largest shareholder is Aker Holding AS, owned by Aker ASA, holding a 36.7% stake. The company's headquarters are located in Lysaker, Norway. Akastor's investment strategy focuses on active ownership and long-term value creation. The firm holds a diverse portfolio of industrial and financial assets, including companies such as HMH, AKOFS Offshore, and DDW Offshore. These subsidiaries provide offshore drilling equipment, vessel-based subsea well construction, installation, and intervention services to the oil and gas industry. Akastor's investments span various stages, from growth and late-stage investments to buyouts, turnarounds, and distressed assets. With a flexible mandate for active ownership, Akastor aims to create long-term value through its investments. The company's portfolio companies operate in multiple geographical regions, including Norway, the United States, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Mexico, Angola, Nigeria, the Gulf of Mexico, West Africa, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Australia, Canada, Russia, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, China, and India. Akastor's diverse portfolio reflects its commitment to the oilfield services sector and its strategic approach to investment management.
Investment Focus
- Active ownership
- Long-term value creation
- Focus on oilfield services sector
- Geographical diversification
- Flexible investment mandate
Portfolio Companies
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Frequently asked questions about Akastor ASA
What sectors does Akastor ASA invest in?
Akastor ASA invests in Energy, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Oil & Gas, Commodities and Fixed Income (Debt and Bonds), and is based in Lysaker, Akershus, Norway. Akastor ASA is listed as a private investment firm in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Akastor ASA invest at?
Akastor ASA backs companies at Growth, Late Stage, Buyout, Turnaround and Distressed, writing cheques of 50M - 500M.
Which regions does Akastor ASA invest in?
Akastor ASA invests across United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, China and India.
Who are the partners at Akastor ASA?
Team members listed for Akastor ASA include Øyvind Paaske (Chief Financial Officer) and Suraiya Hj Gulam Kadir (HR Business Partner).
What companies has Akastor ASA invested in?
Akastor ASA's portfolio includes HMH, AKOFS Offshore and DDW Offshore.
How do I contact Akastor ASA?
Akastor ASA's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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