Annual Report 2017 THIS IS AKER PRESIDENT and CEO LETTER SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION INVESTMENT OVERVIEW BOD REPORT ANNUAL ACCOUNTS BOARD and MANAGEMENT
Annual report 2017 THIS IS AKER PRESIDENT AND CEO LETTER SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION INVESTMENT OVERVIEW BOD REPORT ANNUAL ACCOUNTS BOARD AND MANAGEMENT CONTENT THIS IS AKER Highlights 2017 Key performance indicators Changes in net asset value Aker is the largest shareholder, PRESIDENT AND CEO LETTER directly or indirectly, in eight companies listed on the SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION Oslo Stock Exchange. This is Aker INVESTMENT OVERVIEW Industrial holdings Financial investments Since its establishment in 1841, Aker has been a Alternative performance driving force for the development of internationally measures focused, knowledge-based industry in Norway. BOARD OF DIRECTORS' REPORT 2017 Aker ASA (Aker) is an industrial investment company that exercises Size ANNUAL ACCOUNTS active ownership to create value. Aker combines industrial exper- Aker is the largest shareholder, directly or indirectly, in eight com- tise with knowledge of the capital markets and financial strength. panies listed on Oslo Stock Exchange. Collectively, the group had Aker Group In its capacity as owner, Aker helps to develop and strengthen the a turnover of approximately NOK 42 billion in 2017, as well as a Aker ASA companies in its portfolio of industrial holdings and financial in- workforce of 19 444 direct employees, including 9 423 in Norway. Aker ASA and holding vestments. Aker works through the boards of the portfolio compa- companies nies to drive forward strategy development, operational improve- Net asset value (NAV) growth is a key performance indicator ments, financing, restructuring and transactions. for Aker ASA and holding companies. As of 31 December 2017, NAV amounted to NOK 41.8 billion, compared to NOK 34.3 billion BOARD AND Aker’s ownership interests are concentrated in the oil and gas, one year prior.
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