The Net Asset Value ("NAV") ofAker ASA and holding companies ("Aker") wasNOK 64.1 billion at the end of the third quarter 2023, upNOK 6.9 billion (or 12.1 percent) fromNOK 57.2 billion at the end of the second quarter. Aker's Board of Directors has approved to pay an additional cash dividend ofNOK 15.0 per share in the fourth quarter, bringing the total dividend toNOK 30.0 per share for the full year. "Looking back on an extraordinary third quarter through Aker lenses, we experienced strong operations and high activity across the portfolio as we continued to progress on our strategy. We are continuing into the final months of the year executing on growth projects, driving progress towards higher and more sustainable energy production, leveraging new and existing partnerships, focusing on further diversification of upstream dividends, and continuously finding ways to develop and deploy digital solutions," said Øyvind Eriksen, President & CEO ofAker ASA . Important strategic developments have taken place across the Aker portfolio in recent months, in-line with Aker's strategy and focus on long-term value creation. AMSC sold its entire Jones Act Fleet during the third quarter and paid a dividend ofUSD 170 million following the transaction, after quarter-end. Also, shortly after quarter-end,Aker Solutions closed the OneSubsea JV transaction, marking what is a historic milestone for the company. "OneSubsea will, in my view, be the most prosperous subsea company in the world, measured not only by the quality of its offerings but also its customer base and global reach with the largest installed base of subsea trees in the industry" said Eriksen. Another significant milestone after quarter-end was Aker's agreement withSolstad Offshore , AMSC and Solstad's secured lenders for an overall refinancing of Solstad. "This will establish a robust industrial platform with significantly reduced financial risk, one of the most modern fleets of high-end vessels and a healthy balance sheet includingNOK 4 billion of new equity. The company has a clear ambition to initiate quarterly dividend payments already in 2024, which will further strengthen and diversify upstream dividends in Aker," said Eriksen. Financial highlights - third quarter 2023: · NAV ofNOK 64.1 billion , upNOK 6.9 billion fromNOK 57.2 billion at the end of the second quarter · NAV per-share ofNOK 862 , compared toNOK 770 at the end of the second quarter · GAV ofNOK 73.1 billion , upNOK 6.8 billion fromNOK 66.3 billion at the end of the second quarter · Share price atNOK 659.5 , an increase of 8.4 percent in the quarter. During the same period, theOslo Stock Exchange's benchmark index ("OSEBX") increased 6.3 percent and the Brent oil price increased 22.6 percent · Value-adjusted equity ratio of 88 percent, compared to 86 percent at the end of the second quarter · Liquidity reserve, including undrawn credit facilities, atNOK 6.9 billion , includingNOK 1.5 billion of cash ·The Industrial Holdings portfolio increased toNOK 60.2 billion , fromNOK 54.1 billion at the end of the second quarter, mainly related to value increases inAker BP ,Aker Solutions , partly offset by a value reduction inAker Horizons · The Financial Investments portfolio increased toNOK 12.9 billion , fromNOK 12.2 billion at the end of the second quarter, mainly related to increase in cash For further information or questions following the presentation, please email the relevant contact below. The quarterly presentation and material are available at www.akerasa.com and www.newsweb.no - END - Media contactAtle Kigen , Head of Media Relations and Public Affairs Aker ASA Tel: +47 90 78 48 78 E-mail: atle.kigen@akerasa.com Investor contactFredrik Berge , Head of Investor Relations Aker ASA Tel: +47 45 03 20 90 E-mail: fredrik.berge@akerasa.com This information is considered to be inside information pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. Thisstock exchange announcement was published byLaila Hop , Paralegal,Aker ASA , onNovember 03, 2023 , at07:00 CET .
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