Unlocking value across the oil services sector

Akastor is an oil-services investment company with a portfolio of industrial and financial holdings. The company has a flexible mandate for active ownership and long-term value creation.
Ticker: AKAST.OSE
Market cap: NOK 3.6 bn
Share price: NOK 13.16

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Interim Report Q2 2026
21.08.2026
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Akastor ASA: AKOFS Offshore AS completes USD 300m refinancing and exercises “Aker Wayfarer” purchase option
08.09.2026
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At a glance

Active ownership.

Measurable value.

An active owner of industrial businesses
Akastor develops industrial companies through active ownership, strategic initiatives and capital allocation
A track record of realizing value
Akastor has a track record of developing portfolio companies, executing strategic transactions and realizing investments when the timing is right, returning significant capital to shareholders.
Live net asset value
4 735
NOK million
17.28
NOK/share
HMH valued at its latest Nasdaq share price and USD/NOK rate. All other items at reported values as of 30 June 2026 (Q2 2026).
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Value creation process
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Maximize value creation
Active ownership to maximize the value of investments through strategic, operational and financial initiatives.
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Create liquidity
Enable portfolio liquidity and optimize timing of exits, through cash or listed shares.
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Return capital to shareholders
Distribute proceeds from realizations to shareholders while maintaining a sound capital structure.
Flexible ownership model
No fixed holding period. Akastor can develop, hold or realize investments depending on where it sees the strongest value potential.

Investment case

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Attractive portfolio

Akastor provides exposure to a focused portfolio of industrial businesses and investments, primarily within oil services and related offshore markets. The portfolio combines established businesses with opportunities where active ownership and strategic development can unlock further value.

02
Proven track record

Akastor has a long history of developing and realizing investments through strategic transactions, partnerships, mergers and exits. This experience demonstrates the company’s ability to identify opportunities, strengthen portfolio companies and convert underlying value into tangible returns over time.

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Active ownership

Akastor takes an active role in developing its portfolio companies, working closely with boards and management to strengthen their strategic, operational and financial position. The objective is to build stronger businesses that are well positioned for growth, partnerships or future realization.

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Disciplined capital allocation

Akastor continuously evaluates where capital can create the greatest value, balancing investments in existing holdings with new opportunities, realizations and distributions to shareholders. Capital released through portfolio transactions can therefore be redeployed or returned when appropriate.

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Industrial network

Akastor combines extensive industrial experience with access to a broad network of expertise and resources. As part of the Aker sphere, the company benefits from capabilities within strategy, transactions and funding, strengthening its ability to develop portfolio companies and pursue new opportunities.

market

Positioned in attractive industrial markets

Akastor’s portfolio is exposed to global energy and industrial markets where technical complexity, critical infrastructure and long-term investment cycles create opportunities for value creation.
Offshore and energy markets
Continued investment in offshore energy infrastructure and industrial operations supports demand across several of Akastor's portfolio companies.
Critical infrastructure
Many of the markets in which Akastor has invested are underpinned by long-life assets and infrastructure that require ongoing operations, maintenance and specialised expertise.
High barriers to entry
Technical requirements, operational track record and customer relationships create barriers to entry and support sustainable market positions.
Value beyond the cycle
The combination of critical infrastructure, technical complexity and long asset lives support value creation across market cycles.
STRATEGY

Active ownership.

Long-term value creation.

Creating value by combining decentralized ownership with active, hands-on engagement.
Ownership tailored to the investment
Industrial investments
Close collaboration
Akastor works closely with management and Boards to guide operations, strategic development and portfolio initiatives.
Financial investments
Focused influence
Where Akastor holds minority stakes, engagement is more targeted through Board participation or direct collaboration with management.
From ownership to shareholder value
01
Decentralized ownership
Portfolio companies operate as self-sufficient entities with their own management teams and Boards of Directors, while Akastor works closely with them on strategic direction.
02
Active engagement
Akastor contributes through Boards and governing structures, with involvement spanning operational activities, business development, acquisitions and divestments.
03
Value realization
Strategic, operational and financial initiatives are used to strengthen portfolio companies ahead of future exits and maximize value when the timing is right.
Flexible ownership model
No fixed holding period. Akastor can develop, hold or realize investments depending on where it sees the strongest value potential.
our story

Built on industrial heritage.
Shaped through active ownership.

1841
Industrial roots
Akastor’s heritage traces back to the founding of Aker Mechanical Workshop in Oslo, the beginning of more than 170 years of industrial development.
2014
Akastor is formed
Following the demerger of Aker Solutions, Akastor becomes a separately listed investment company with a portfolio of oil-services businesses.
2021
Building stronger platforms
Akastor sharpened its portfolio and developed its companies into stronger, more independent platforms, positioning Akastor for long-term growth and future value realization.
TODAY
From development to realization
Akastor continues to actively develop its portfolio while realizing value when the timing and opportunity are right, including HMH’s Nasdaq listing in 2026.

Management

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Karl Erik Kjelstad, CEO, Akastor ASA
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Karl Erik Kjelstad
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Øyvind Paaske, CFO, Akastor ASA
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Øyvind Paaske
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Eirik Thomassen, EVP & General Counsel, Akastor ASA
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Bruce Lethuillier, Investment Director, Akastor ASA
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Bruce Lethuillier
Investment Director
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Marius Bøhler, Investment Manager, Akastor ASA
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Marius Bøhler
Investment Manager
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Jing Li Taklo, Head of Financial Reporting, Akastor ASA
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Kristin Blomberg Sveen, Senior Group Controller, Akastor ASA
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Christian Starberg, Senior Financial Controller, Akastor ASA
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Senior Financial Controller
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Irina Adina Gherghel, Office Manager and Executive Assistant, Akastor ASA
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Frank O. Reite, Chairperson of the Board, Akastor ASA
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Lone Fønss Schrøder, Deputy Chair, Akastor ASA
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Svein Oskar Stoknes, Director, Akastor ASA
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Svein Oskar Stoknes
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Eva Sagemo, Director, Akastor ASA
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Luis Antonio G. Araujo, Director, Akastor ASA
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Luis Antonio G. Araujo
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