After this transaction, Stein Erik Hagen and his close associates own 219,375,000 shares in Orkla ASA, corresponding to 21.2 % of outstanding shares in Orkla.

 

The board of directors of Orkla ASA will upon request consider the acquisition as Stein Erik Hagen and his close associates own more than 20% of the shares in Orkla ASA according to applicable concession legislation. The acquisition also requires that Canica obtains concession from relevant concession authorities

 

 

 

Contacts:

Rune Helland, Orkla Investor Relations, Tel: +47 2254 4411