Yanmar-owned Pontos Bidco launches NOK 161-per-share offer for AKVA Group

• Pontos Bidco, indirectly owned by Yanmar, launched its offer for all outstanding AKVA Group shares at NOK 161 each.
• The offer runs from November 6, 2026, to November 20 at 16:30 CET, subject to extensions.
• The price represents a 57% premium to the dividend-adjusted closing price of NOK 102.5 on April 7, 2026.
• The board unanimously recommends the offer, with conditional pre-acceptance commitments covering approximately 92% of outstanding shares, excluding treasury shares.
• Completion remains subject to conditions, including pending Norwegian competition clearance and UK foreign investment clearance.

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