Aker Solutions rebuts claims in Dagens Næringsliv
Aker Kværner Holding on Nov. 21 asked for an account of the transaction after accusations in articles in the newspaper Dagens Næringsliv. Norway's Industry and Trade Minister Monica Mæland requested in a letter to Aker Kværner Holding a review of the allegations, the company said in its press release.
Aker Solutions takes the allegations seriously and has devoted considerable efforts into setting the record straight. Aker Solutions finds:
- That there is no basis for claiming there was an intent to make an unreasonable transfer of values to Aker ASA.
- That the process for entering into the agreements was correct and fulfilled all legal requirements.
- That the agreements were made after a thorough process that involved people internally and externally and included both internal and external valuations.
- That the agreements were consistent with Aker Solutions' strategy and goals at the time.
"This thorough account repudiates the claims that were put forth in Dagens Næringsliv," says Leif Borge, chief financial officer and daily manager of Aker Solutions.
It is important to Aker Solutions that there is confidence that the company's decision-making process and business strategy is based on the company's interests and that the relationship with Aker Kværner Holding helps promote this business. Aker Solutions wishes to contribute to openness in this matter by publishing the full account today on its website.
