Milliardoppgang for Aker-aksjonærer: – Dette er moro

Aker's shareholders have experienced a significant boost, with the company's stock value soaring to around 120 billion kroner, a new high. This surge is largely attributed to a monumental contract worth 420 billion kroner awarded to Nscale, a key investment in Aker's portfolio. The contract, signed on Wednesday evening, secures AI computing capacity for Monarch project in the United States, valued at 45 billion dollars.

Nscale, the second-largest shareholder in Aker, is also the subject of speculation regarding a possible IPO later this fall. The Norwegian investor, Torstein Tvenge, expressed satisfaction with the development, stating that he is pleased with the progression. However, he declined to speculate on his investment decisions at this early stage, noting the sensitive nature of the agreement.

Aker's investment in Nscale has been instrumental in driving the company's value to surpass 100 billion kroner for the first time this year, accounting for almost a quarter of the Norwegian national budget. As of the second quarter, Nscale's stake in Aker was valued at 32.1 billion kroner, representing 23% of Aker's total value.