Aker ASA

Fjordalleen 16
Oslo, 0115, Norway (Map)
Phone: +47-24-13-00-00
Fax: +47-24-13-01-01
http://www.akerasa.com

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Aker is showing the world its money maker. The Norwegian conglomerate invests in and helps to build new and developing industrial companies, usually to be held for an indefinite period of time. It owns stakes in energy resources, energy technology, maritime, seafood, and marine biotechnology companies. Aker is the majority shareholder in some 10 publicly traded firms, including engineering, construction, and energy group Aker Solutions (formerly Aker Kværner); other holdings include Aker Seafoods, Aker Material Handling, and Aker Solutions. Aker's portfolio companies are active in 35 nations.

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Key financials for Aker ASA

Company Type Public (Oslo: AKER)
Fiscal Year-End December
2006 Sales (mil.) £6,532.5
1-Year Sales Growth 39.8%
2006 Net Income (mil.) £322.3
1-Year Net Income Growth 65.4%
2006 Employees 39
1-Year Employee Growth 11.4%
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President, CEO, and Chairman Leif-Arne Langøy
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CFO Bengt A. Rem
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EVP Geir Arne Drangeid
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