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Orkla

Industrial investment company focused on brands and consumer-oriented companies

orkla.com

Headquarters: Oslo, Norway
Founded year: 1654
Company type: Private company
Number of employees: 10,000+
Industry: Investment Holding Companies

Last updated September 21

Latest news about Orkla

In short: Orkla reported Q2 results, mourned Chair Stein Erik Hagen, and advanced buybacks and acquisitions.

Company announcements

September 21 Orkla

Orkla initiates NOK 4 billion share buyback program

The buyback aims to return excess capital to shareholders. It runs from September 22, 2026, to December 31, 2027, managed by ABG Sundal Collier.

August 27 Orkla

Orkla appoints interim CEO as Johan Clarin steps down

Marianne Kirkegaard takes over temporarily while the board searches for a permanent replacement.

August 20 Orkla

Orkla reports Q2 2026 results with NOK 1.60 EPS

The company achieved 2.5% EBIT growth and announced the acquisition of The European Candy Group, while outlook remains uncertain due to political unrest.

August 19 Orkla

Orka reports flat organic growth and higher underlying profit

Adjusted earnings per share rose 2.6 percent, while the group completed a four billion share buyback program and declared a record dividend payout.

Media coverage

September 21 Kalkine Media

Orkla ASA (0FIN) Announces NOK 4 Billion Share Repurchase Plan to Enhance Shareholder Value

Orkla ASA (0FIN), the Oslo-based Norwegian branded consumer goods company, has revealed a share repurchase programme valued at up to NOK 4,000,000,000, set to begin...

September 20 MarketScreener

Orkla ASA authorizes a Buyback Plan.

Orkla ASA is one of the leading Norwegian industrial groups. Net sales break down by family of products as follows: - foods (52.2%): pizzas, sauces...

September 17 E24

Orkla acquires European candy giant - E24 Børs

Orkla Snacks has completed the acquisition of The European Candy Group (CCI), one of Europe's largest producers of vegan confectionery.

August 20 Dagens Næringsliv

Weaker for Orkla in the second quarter - earned 2.1 billion before tax

Orkla had a pre-tax result of 2.1 billion kroner on revenues of 16.7 billion in the second quarter, according to the brand owner's latest quarterly report. On...

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