As part of the transaction agreement to merge Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA and Wallroll AB to form Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA, a limited shareholders’ agreement was entered into between Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA and Wallenius Lines AB. The main terms of the agreement were communicated to the market on 22 December 2016, including board representation and a right of first refusal if either of the parties sell below 20%.
As none of the parties to the limited shareholders' agreement have exercised their option to terminate the agreement from 31 December 2021, the agreement will automatically be extended for a period of two years, to 31 December 2023.
For further information, contact:
Åge Sturtzel, IRO
Tel: +47 900 87 670
Email: aage.sturtzel@wilhelmsen.com
Benedicte Teigen Gude, EVP HR, culture, and communication
Tel: +47 959 07 951
Email: benedicte.teigen.gude@wilhelmsen.com
About Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA
Our ambition is to shape the maritime industry.
Founded in Norway in 1861, Wilhelmsen is now a comprehensive global maritime group providing essential products and services to the merchant fleet, along with supplying crew and technical management to the largest and most complex vessels ever to sail. Committed to shaping the maritime industry, we also seek to develop new opportunities and collaborations in renewables, zero-emission shipping, and marine digitalization. Supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace, with thousands of colleagues across more than 60 countries, we take innovation, sustainability and unparalleled customer experiences one step further.
For more information, please visit www.wilhelmsen.com