Norway Royal Salmon ASA (NRS): NRS cancels the acquisition of MAB growth following the resource rent tax proposal
Earlier this year, NRS purchased 370 tonnes of maximum permitted biomass for a total value of NOK 62 million. The board has decided to cancel the purchase of this capacity. This is caused by the Government's proposal for resource rent tax of 40% and a total effective tax rate of 62%. Over the past few years, NRS has invested significant amounts in strengthening the value chain through a new smolt facility in Dåfjord in Karlsøy municipality, development of the sea locations and investing in aquaculture at sea through Arctic Offshore Farming. The introduction of a resource rent tax will