Kongsberg Maritime has taken a major step toward becoming a stand-alone company after shareholders approved its separation from Kongsberg Gruppen at an extraordinary general meeting.
The company is scheduled to be listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange on April 23, 2026.
Following the split, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA will operate as two separate companies:
New KONGSBERG, comprising Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Kongsberg Discovery
Kongsberg Maritime, which will operate as an independent, publicly listed company
Lisa Edvardsen Haugan, incoming CEO of Kongsberg Maritime, said the approval marks a key milestone.
“We are ready to take the next step and stand on our own feet. We are uniquely positioned to take part in the upcoming value creation in the global maritime sector. We have the people, the knowledge, and the innovation power needed to solve the technological challenges ahead.”
Since the spin-off was announced on 30 October 2025, the company has strengthened its organisation, introduced a new management team, changed its divisional structure, and reinforced key business functions.
The company plans to expand into new business areas, including solutions that serve both civil and defence markets.
The company will keep its headquarters in Norway, while continuing its global expansion. More than 80% of its revenues come from international markets.
The Norwegian state will retain a majority ownership stake of 50.004% in both the new KONGSBERG and Kongsberg Maritime.
Lisa Edvardsen Haugan welcomed the decision:
“I am very pleased that the Norwegian government recognizes the importance of retaining its ownership in the company and look forward to an active and good dialogue going forward.”
New Board of Kongsberg Maritime
Chair: Per Arthur Sørlie
Members: Margareth Øvrum, Ivar Hansson Myklebust, Kristin Holth, Anders Bade
Chair Per Arthur Sørlie is also Deputy Chair of Kongsberg Gruppen ASA and brings deep knowledge of the maritime business.
The new board will now begin its work guiding Kongsberg Maritime as an independent company.
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