Aqualis vil bytte markedsplass etter Jens-grep

Aqualis ASA, a consulting company specializing in renewable energy, maritime sector, and oil and gas, announced on May 27th that it would switch its trading platform from Euronext Oslo Børs to Euronext Growth. The condition was that shareholders could still own shares in the company through an investment account. Aqualis confirmed that it has initiated the process to transition to Euronext Growth following an instruction from Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg.

The Norwegian government confirmed in the 7th October National Budget that shares traded on Euronext Growth Oslo can be included in investment accounts from January 1, 2027. The investment account offers ordinary savings account-like tax benefits, allowing profits and losses to be reinvested without incurring taxes. The Finance Department will extend this arrangement to include shares and securities listed on Euronext Growth starting January 1, 2027.

Previously, securities had to be listed on stock exchanges or other regulated markets. Stoltenberg said this would encourage increased investment in shares of small and newly established companies and provide capital access to these companies. The company plans to expand the arrangement further and is considering including unit funds, with a proposal to be submitted for public comment in 2026.

Aqualis stated that its board decided to start the transition after receiving confirmation that existing shareholders can still own shares in existing investment accounts after the switch to Euronext Growth Oslo. The board believes Euronext Growth Oslo better suits the company's current size and development phase, offering a regulatory framework tailored to growth companies and proportional requirements for the business.

Aqualis said the change is expected to reduce costs and administrative burdens associated with listing and allow leadership to allocate more resources to the company's operations. The company has offices in 44 countries and operates under brands such as ABL, OWC, Longitude, and AGR. Aqualis filed a request for delisting from Euronext Oslo Børs on Friday, pending confirmation that its application to be listed on Euronext Growth has been approved. The company plans to complete the transition before the end of the year.