Notice from the European Commission
After having approved the takeover of Morpol by Marine Harvest on 30 September
2013, the European Commission has informed Marine Harvest that it is currently
investigating whether Marine Harvest has committed an infringement of the
suspension obligation and of the notification requirement under the European
Merger Regulation by acquiring an initial shareholding in Morpol, before the
related acquisition was notified to and approved by the European Commission.
The European Commission has today issued a statement of objections, informing
Marine Harvest of the objections raised.
The investigation proceedings do not affect the approval granted by the European
Commission for the acquisition of Morpol by Marine Harvest, but may lead to
a monetary fine for the infringement of the suspension obligation and of the
notification requirement under the European Merger Regulation. Marine Harvest
does not expect such fine to be material.
For queries, please contact:
Ola Helge Hjetland +47 970 67 932
This information is subject of the disclosure requirements pursuant to section
5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
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