SalMar - Trond Williksen takes up position as CEO from 14 November 2016

With reference to the stock exchange announcement 11 May 2016 about Trond Williksen being appointed as new CEO of SalMar ASA.

Mr. Williksen appointment as CEO of SalMar is moved forward to 14 November 2016, from the previously announced start-up date 1 January 2017.

As previously announced, Williksen replaces Leif Inge Nordhammer. After serving as CEO during two periods that comprise a total of more than 17 years, Nordhammer asked to be relieved of his duties.

Williksen joins SalMar from AKVA Group, where he has served as CEO since 2011, and has long experience from the fisheries and the aquaculture sector.

For further information, contact:
Bjørn Flatgård, Chairman of the Board of SalMar ASA
+ 47 901 49 803

Website: www.salmar.no

This information is subject of the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.