Orkla ASA: Competition authorities have approved the Sapa transaction
Hydro's acquisition of Orkla's 50% interest in Sapa has received pre-closing competition approvals in all required jurisdictions. Consequently, Hydro and Orkla expect to close the transaction on or about October 2, 2017. Orkla ASAOslo, 26 September 2017 Ref.: SVP Investor RelationsMattias OrreniusTel.: +47 983 66 334E-mail: mattias.orrenius@orkla.no Group Director Corporate Communications and Corporate AffairsHåkon MageliTel.: +47 928 45 828E-mail: hakon.mageli@orkla.no This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5 -12 of the