Aker Carbon Capture ASA: Disclosure of large shareholdings and mandatory notification of trade

Core Points - Aker Horizons Holding AS has transferred all of its 261,438,859 shares in Aker Carbon Capture ASA, representing approximately 43.27% of the Company's share capital, to its wholly owned subsidiary, Aker Horizons Midco AS as part of an internal reorganization related to a contemplated merger [1] - The Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority has granted an exemption to MidCo from the mandatory offer rules concerning this internal transfer of shares [2] Company Information - The transfer of shares is part of a strategic move in connection with the merger between Aker Horizons Holding AS and AKH HoldCo AS, a subsidiary of Aker ASA [1] - The transaction is subject to the disclosure requirements under the Norwegian Securities Trading Act and the EU Market Abuse Regulation [2][3]