Aker Carbon Capture Nears Final Delisting Following Shareholder Vote

The publicly traded chapter of Aker Carbon Capture is drawing to a definitive close. The company is now undergoing a formal liquidation process after shareholders passed a binding resolution, a move that will culminate in its delisting from the Euronext Oslo Børs. Current trading activity no longer reflects the firm’s business outlook but is instead driven purely by the mechanics of this wind-down procedure.

Shareholders Approve Winding Down

A decisive vote during an extraordinary general meeting on August 5, 2025, sealed the company’s fate. Shareholders overwhelmingly approved a resolution to liquidate Aker Carbon Capture, which included formally applying for the removal of its shares from the exchange. This final decision marks the end of its era as a publicly traded entity, with the delisting anticipated in the latter half of 2025. The stock’s persistent downward trend is a direct consequence of this corporate action.

Major Capital Return Precedes Liquidation

Prior to the final liquidation vote, the company made a substantial capital return to its shareholders. A special cash dividend of NOK 2.86 per share was distributed on June 20, 2025, representing a total payout of approximately NOK 1.7 billion. This significant distribution was facilitated by a preceding strategic transaction: the sale of its 20% stake in SLB Capturi AS to parent company Aker ASA, which was finalized on May 14, 2025.

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Key Events in the Wind-Down Process

The path to liquidation was defined by several critical milestones:

• May 14, 2025: Sale of the SLB Capturi AS stake to Aker ASA
• June 20, 2025: Distribution of the NOK 2.86 per share special dividend
• August 5, 2025: Shareholder vote in favor of liquidation and delisting
• August 22, 2025: Publication of the official liquidation balance sheet as of July 31

Final Internal Reorganization

Concurrent with the liquidation process, final internal restructuring measures were completed. On September 1, 2025, Aker Horizons Holding AS transferred its entire holding of over 261 million shares to its subsidiary, Aker Horizons Midco AS. This transaction was part of a broader internal group reorganization connected to a merger within the Aker corporate structure.