Aker ASA
Overview
Aker ASA is a Norwegian industrial investment company that develops robust businesses and exercises active ownership to create value for shareholders and society at large. 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 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; and 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. As of 31 December 2022, Aker's industrial holdings include: Aker BP, Aker Solutions, Aker Energy, Aker Horizons, Aker BioMarine, Cognite, and Aize. In 2024, the companies where Aker is the largest shareholder had a total turnover of more than NOK 200 billion with a workforce of 28,100 including temporary hires. About 22,600 people were employed in Norway. Aker's main shareholder is Kjell Inge Røkke, who owns 68.2% per cent of Aker through his company TRG Holding AS. Aker was established in 1841 when Akers Mekaniske Verksted was founded.
Investment Focus
- Active ownership
- Focus on global megatrends
- Strong market positions
- Potential for growth and profitability
- Operational and strategic improvements
- Financing, restructuring, and M&A
- Strategic partnerships and alliances
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Aker ASA invest in?
Aker ASA invests in Financial Services, Technology, Telecommunications, Media, Automotive and Retail, and is based in Lysaker, Norway. Aker ASA is listed as a institutional investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Aker ASA invest at?
Aker ASA backs companies at Growth, Late Stage, Buyout, Turnaround and Distressed, writing cheques of 1M - 500M.
Which regions does Aker ASA invest in?
Aker ASA invests across United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Australia and China.
Who are the partners at Aker ASA?
Team members listed for Aker ASA include Bjørn Erik Bencsik (It-direktør CIO) and Christina Glenn (Head of Communications and CEO Office).
What companies has Aker ASA invested in?
Aker ASA's portfolio includes Aker BP, Aker Solutions, Aker Energy, Aker Horizons, Aker BioMarine, Cognite and Aize.
How do I contact Aker ASA?
Aker ASA's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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