AKVA group ASA: buyback of own shares

On 31 May 2017 AKVA group ASA ("AKVA group" or the "Company") purchased 7 000 of its own shares under the buyback program announced by the Company on 30 May 2017. The shares were purchased at an average price of NOK 75.00.

Following this transaction, the Company holds 7 302 of its own shares.

About AKVA group

AKVA group is a technology and service partner to the aquaculture industry worldwide. The company has 842 employees, offices in 9 countries and a total turnover of NOK 1.6 billion in 2016. We are a public listed company operating in one of the world`s fastest growing industries and supply everything from single components to complete installations, both for cage farming and land based aquaculture. AKVA group is recognized as a pioneer and technology leader through more than 30 years. The Corporate Headquarter is in Bryne, Norway.

Date: 31 May 2017

AKVA group ASA

CONTACTS:

Hallvard Muri

Chief Executive Officer

Phone:

+47 51 77 85 00

Mobile:

+47 91 58 07 50

E-mail:

hmuri@akvagroup.com


Simon Nyquist Martinsen

Chief Financial Officer

Phone:

+47 51 77 85 00

Mobile:

+47 91 63 00 42

E-mail:

snmartinsen@akvagroup.com



This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5 -12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.



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Source: AKVA group ASA via GlobeNewswire

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