Aker Carbon Capture Concludes Operations with Final Shareholder Distributions

Aker Carbon Capture has entered the final phase of its corporate dissolution after submitting its audited liquidation balance sheet dated July 31, 2025. This filing represents the last formal administrative step before the company’s complete termination. Shareholders are scheduled to receive their final distributions during the second half of 2025.

Corporate Restructuring Within the Aker Group

A significant internal reorganization occurred on September 1, 2025, when Aker Horizons Holding AS transferred its entire stake of 261.4 million shares to its wholly-owned subsidiary, Aker Horizons Midco AS. This transaction, representing 43.27% of the total share capital, is connected to a planned merger inside the Aker corporate structure. The transfer proceeded without regulatory obstacles after Norwegian financial authorities granted an exemption from mandatory offer requirements.

Unanimous Shareholder Approval for Wind-Down

An extraordinary general meeting held on August 5, 2025, formally initiated the winding-up process. Shareholders provided unanimous consent for all proposed resolutions, which included the company’s liquidation and a requested delisting from the Euronext Oslo Børs. In accordance with Norwegian corporate law, the audited liquidation accounts and accompanying report will be distributed to all shareholders prior to the finalization of the liquidation.

Strategic Asset Sale Precedes Closure

Should investors sell immediately? Or is it worth buying Aker Carbon Capture?

The path toward dissolution began earlier in May 2025 with the divestiture of the company’s final major operational asset. Aker Carbon Capture sold its 20% stake in SLB Capturi to Aker ASA in a deal valued at 635 million Norwegian Kroner (approximately $61 million USD). Throughout 2025, the company distributed a total of 5.2 billion Norwegian Kroner back to its shareholders. This capital return consisted of:
– A dividend payment of approximately 1.7 billion Kroner (equivalent to 2.86 Kroner per share)
– Funds sourced from the proceeds of asset sales and existing cash reserves

Conclusion of a Short-Lived Venture

Established in 2020, the company leveraged over two decades of carbon capture technology development within the broader Aker organization. However, following the completion of its transactions with SLB and Aker in early 2025, the company ceased all investment programs and operational activities. Company leadership has confirmed that a resumption of business operations or any alternative strategic initiatives is not anticipated.

Final Steps and Delisting

The liquidation process is expected to be finalized in the latter half of 2025. All remaining corporate funds will be disbursed to shareholders as final liquidation dividends. Concurrently, the company’s shares will be delisted from the Euronext Oslo exchange. Shareholders are advised to monitor official company communications for precise details regarding distribution amounts and the exact timing. Relevant documentation is available for review at the company’s registered office and through its Investor Relations website.