Akastor-Q1’26 in line, declares NOK 1.5 dividend-05/13/2026

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Akastor-Q1’26 in line, declares NOK 1.5 dividend-05/13/2026

Akastor

NEWSFLASH | 13 MAY 2026

Q1’26 in line, declares NOK 1.5 dividend

Akastor’s reports underlying performance in line with expectations. Of its key holdings, HMH disclosed Q1’26 &gures

already last week while AKOFS reports both EBITDA and net debt spot on our estimates. The company declares a NOK

1.5/share dividend, more than supported by the HMH proceeds after quarter end and asset sales. Positive to see the

company continues its policy of shareholder distributions. We have a BUY rec, TP NOK 18 on AKAST

Jørgen Søvik Opheim

+47 24 13 21 05, jso@paretosec.com

Bård Rosef

+47 24 13 21 56, bard.rosef@paretosec.com

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