AKVA group ASA: In negotiations to aquire shares in Plastsveis AS


AKVA group ASA has entered into negotiations to acquire part or all shares in the company Plastsveis AS. Plastsveis AS is a leading company within Polyethylen installations and land based technology to the smolt and fry producers in Norway, thus being complementary to the land based business area of AKVA group ASA.

Negotiations are expected to be concluded during Q1 2013.

Dated: 28 December 2012

AKVA group ASA


Web: www.akvagroup.com


CONTACTS:


Trond Williksen   Chief Executive Officer

Phone:               +47 51 77 85 00

Mobile:               +47 91 63 01 73

E-mail:                twilliksen@akvagroup.com



Eirik Børve Monsen   Chief Financial Officer

Phone:                     +47 51 77 85 00

Mobile:                     +47 91 63 98 31

E-mail:                      emonsen@akvagroup.com



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AKVA group is the leading provider of technology to the global fish farming industry and the only with global distribution. The products consist of software systems, operational equipment and sensor systems, feed systems, cage systems,net cleaning systems, light systems and recirculation aquaculture systems.

This information is subject of the disclosure requirements acc. to §5-12 vphl (Norwegian Securities Trading Act)