Connect with us

Technology

Aker Solutions ASA: Third-Quarter Results 2024

Published

on

OSLO, Norway, Oct. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Aker Solutions has delivered another strong quarter with growth in revenues, margins and cash generation compared to the same period last year. The outlook for the company remains positive with a large backlog and high tendering activity across market verticals. Based on the solid financial position and positive outlook, the Board of Directors will propose an extraordinary dividend of NOK 21 per share at an Extraordinary General Meeting to be held on November 22, 2024.

3Q 2024 Financial Highlights
(excluding special items)

Revenue NOK 13.2 billionEBITDA NOK 1.2 billion EBITDA margin 9.2 percentEarnings per share NOK 1.70Net cash position NOK 11.7 billion, including investments in liquid fundsOrder intake NOK 6.0 billion (0.5x book-to-bill)Order backlog NOK 64.7 billion

“The solid financial results reflect that we are successfully delivering on our extensive project portfolio, meeting key milestones and fulfilling commitments to our clients. At the same time, we are investing in digital solutions and robotization to both safeguard the delivery of our backlog and improve our competitiveness for future opportunities,” said Kjetel Digre, Chief Executive Officer at Aker Solutions.

Key Developments

Third-quarter revenue increased to NOK 13.2 billion from NOK 9.1 billion a year earlier. EBITDA excluding special items increased to NOK 1.2 billion, or 9.2 percent margin, from NOK 214 million in the year-ago period. The financial results in the quarter were driven by strong operational performance across Aker Solutions’ business segments and a solid contribution from our 20 percent ownership in OneSubsea.

Activity levels continue to be high across business segments and locations. During the quarter, Aker Solutions met several important milestones in its project portfolio, including the anchoring of the Johan Castberg FPSO in the Barents Sea and the connection of power from shore to the Troll West platforms. The Aker BP portfolio of projects is progressing according to plan with construction activity scaling up at our own and partner yards. In addition, the Life Cycle segment reported high activity in both Norway and at international hubs, delivering an EBITDA margin of 7.1 percent in the period.

Order intake for the quarter was NOK 6.0 billion, and the secured backlog at the end of the quarter stood at NOK 64.7 billion. The largest new order in the period was the topside modification contract for Equinor’s Troll Phase 3 Stage 2 project in Norway, where OneSubsea previously was awarded the contract for the subsea production system.

Net cash position, including investments in liquid funds not treated as cash under IFRS16, increased to NOK 11.7 billion in the quarter. Working capital reversal represented a cash outflow of about NOK 1.2 billion in the quarter, while CAPEX was NOK 254 million.

During the quarter, Aker Solutions received the remaining proceeds from the OneSubsea transaction, namely the vendor note and working capital loans provided to OneSubsea. Based on its strong cash position, OneSubsea has decided to pay out a quarterly dividend of USD 35 million to its shareholders in the fourth quarter of 2024, of which Aker Solutions will receive approximately NOK 75 million.  

Outlook

Despite geopolitical uncertainty and volatile energy prices, the outlook remains positive for Aker Solutions. Tender activity is high at about NOK 82 billion, coupled with extensive early phase engagement to mature new projects through the energy consultancy. 

Based on secured revenues and backlog, the company expects full-year 2024 revenues to grow by more than 40 percent compared to 2023. EBITDA margins, excluding net income from OneSubsea, are expected to be around 7.5 percent for the full year of 2024. 

Capital Allocation

Based on the company’s solid financial position and positive market outlook, the Board of Directors has decided to propose an extraordinary dividend of NOK 21 per share to an Extraordinary General Meeting to be held on November 22, 2024, as announced yesterday. The proposed extraordinary dividend is based on the approved annual accounts for 2023 and payment is proposed to take place on December 2, 2024. This comes in addition to the ordinary dividend, where Aker Solutions has paid out about NOK 1.5 billion in 2024 through dividends and share buybacks.

“The proposal for an extraordinary dividend is a testament to the achievements of the entire Aker Solutions organization. After the dividend, Aker Solutions will remain financially robust, enabling us to continue developing the company and our people, as well as providing solid returns for our investors”, said Kjetel Digre. 

Webcast presentation
The third-quarter results will be presented by webcast today, October 31, at 09:00 CET. To join the webcast, go to https://www.akersolutions.com/webcast.  

A Q&A session will follow the presentation. Written questions can be submitted through the webcast solution or sent in advance to preben.orbeck@akersolutions.com, Head of Investor Relations.  

An opportunity for individual press interviews will follow the audiocast. Please direct your interest to hallvard.norum@akersolutions.com, Head of Media & Channels.  

The reports published today, and previous reports, are also available on https://www.akersolutions.com/investors/quarterly-results/

For more information, please contact:
Preben Ørbeck
investor relations
preben.orbeck@akersolutions.com 
+47 470 10 611

Hallvard Norum
media contact
hallvard.norum@akersolutions.com 
+47 913 80 820

This information was brought to you by Cision http://news.cision.com

https://news.cision.com/aker-solutions-asa/r/aker-solutions-asa-third-quarter-results-2024,c4059299

The following files are available for download:

 

View original content:https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/aker-solutions-asa-third-quarter-results-2024-302292508.html

Continue Reading
Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Technology

CLARION SAFETY SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTS ISO 7010 SYMBOL UPDATE FOR NO ACCESS FOR UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS

Published

on

By

Clarion Safety Systems has implemented a sweeping change to designs containing the No Access symbol as reflected by the recent ISO 7010 standards updates

MILFORD, Pa., April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Clarion Safety Systems, a leading manufacturer of safety labels, signs, and tags, has updated its safety communication offerings to include the newly registered ISO 7010 symbol for No Access for Unauthorized Persons. This update ensures that facility owners and equipment manufacturers have access to the most current, science based designs for restricting access to hazardous areas.

The refined symbol design has been updated to reflect the official ISO 7010 symbol reference number P080 to align with the latest International Organization for Standardization registration. The primary modification involves the placement of the red prohibition slash, which now overlaps the human figure rather than being positioned below it. This design shift is the result of rigorous comprehension testing conducted by ISO technical committees. The testing confirmed that placing the slash over the figure improves the speed and accuracy of a viewer’s recognition, which is critical for preventing unauthorized entry and reducing workplace accidents.

“Maintaining alignment with the latest ANSI and ISO standards is a fundamental part of our mission to help our customers communicate safety information effectively,” says Angela Lambert, the Chair of ANSI Z535.1 and Director of Standards Compliance at Clarion Safety Systems, “Our active leadership within the standards community allows us to implement these research based refinements as soon as they are ratified. This ensures our clients are using the most intuitive visual language available to protect their personnel and decrease liability exposure.”

Clarion Safety team members are deeply involved in the development of these standards, holding positions within the ANSI Z535 Committee, the U.S. Technical Advisory Group to ISO/TC 145, and the U.S. TAG to ISO/TC 283. This expertise is built into the updated No Access symbol collection, which is available in a variety of durable materials engineered for industrial environments.

The updated symbols are produced in a variety of formats for labels and signs, using long lasting materials rated for ultraviolet light, water, and chemical resistance. To support a seamless transition for its customers, Clarion Safety is offering complimentary consults for those interested in learning more about the changes and updated product libraries across the site.

These updated designs are essential for meeting the requirements of ISO 3864-2 and are encouraged under the ANSI Z535.4 standards. By adopting the current ISO 7010 registered symbols, organizations can improve hazard recognition among a multilingual workforce and maintain compliance with global safety expectations.

To learn more about other ISO and ANSI updates or to request a consultation regarding your safety labeling program, visit the Clarion Safety online Resource Center.

Contact Clarion Safety to learn more about the company’s industry experts and opportunities for collaboration on media and educational projects.

ABOUT CLARION SAFETY SYSTEMS
Clarion Safety Systems, LLC, is the leading designer and manufacturer of visual safety solutions that help customers in more than 180 industries worldwide to make their products and premises safer. Clarion Safety offers a full range of standard and custom products including machinery safety labels, environmental and facility safety signs, pipe and valve identification markings, lockout/tagout products, and safety-grade photoluminescent egress path-marking escape systems. The company also provides custom-printed industrial nameplates, labels, and metal identification solutions through its affiliated business, McLoone Metal Graphics, as well as turnkey machine safety and compliance solutions through  its affiliated businesses, Machine Safety Specialists and Arrow Industrial Solutions. Founded in 1990, Clarion Safety continues to play a leading role in the development and writing of international and national standards for safety signs, labels, and markings. It is headquartered at 190 Old Milford Road in Milford, PA, 18337, and online at http://www.clarionsafety.com.

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/clarion-safety-systems-implements-iso-7010-symbol-update-for-no-access-for-unauthorized-persons-302750722.html

SOURCE Clarion Safety Systems

Continue Reading

Technology

Palantir and AIP Specialist Firm, Vanyar, Launches

Published

on

By

Founded by enterprise technology leaders, Vanyar addresses a persistent gap between adopting platforms like Palantir and delivering measurable operational impact.

SYDNEY, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Vanyar launches today as a specialist firm focussed on Palantir Foundry and AIP. Its launch comes at a critical time in the market when enterprise AI transformation programmes are becoming slower, more complex and increasingly difficult to deliver. These initiatives, which often involve platforms like Palantir, continue to fall short for many companies wanting to get ahead.

Founded by seasoned enterprise technology experts, Vanyar provides top-tier advisory, build, AI agent development, and 24/7 platform support services to organisations across APAC and the Middle East, with their sights set on future global expansion. Led by a team of experts with decades of enterprise experience and deep Palantir expertise, the company offers a compelling value proposition for modern companies.

With the accelerated adoption of AI and rising demand for data-led insights, Vanyar’s timely launch meets demand for Palantir expertise head-on. Global system integrators are racing to build Palantir practices, investing in onboarding thousands of certified professionals. Yet, while the Palantir ecosystem is growing fast, very few specialist partners are focused on enabling organisations outside of government and defence to unlock value from the platform quickly and efficiently.

Uriah Jacobs, Co-Founder and CEO of Vanyar, said of the launch, “Over many years of building enterprise technology businesses, the same fundamental problem keeps emerging. Organisations know platforms like Palantir are powerful, but they struggle to successfully implement these initiatives and deliver real-world, tangible outcomes.

The large consultancies are expensive and slow. Palantir’s own services team is focused on their biggest accounts. There is a clear gap for a specialist firm that moves fast, keeps teams small, and delivers measurable results in mere weeks. That’s why Vanyar exists.”

Vanyar’s services span the full Palantir lifecycle: advisory and strategy to assess platform fit, Foundry ontology design and data pipeline engineering, AI agent development on AIP, 24/7 platform operations, and hands-on training bootcamps. The firm’s engagement model is designed for speed, with a typical path from discovery to delivery production in just weeks.

“The technology behind Palantir is extraordinary, but it takes real enterprise experience to make it work inside a large organisation,” said Rahul Garg, Co-Founder of Vanyar.

“We have built and scaled high velocity tech-services businesses before. We know what great service delivery looks like. Every person at Vanyar is here because they can ship production solutions, not because they look good on a bench sheet.”

Both founders bring proven track records of building and scaling specialist consulting businesses in the enterprise technology sector. Uriah Jacobs was the founding Managing Director APAC of Thirdera, which became the world’s largest pure-play ServiceNow consultancy and was acquired by Cognizant in 2024. He previously held senior roles at Cloud Sherpas (acquired by Accenture, 2015) and Accenture.

Rahul Garg co-founded CloudGo, a ServiceNow Elite Partner that was acquired by RGP in 2023 and is Singapore’s first ServiceNow Certified Master Architect. Together, the founders have a vision to solve complex problems with simple, data-led solutions.

About Vanyar: Vanyar is a Palantir Foundry and AIP specialist that helps organisations turn fragmented data into answers they can act on. Founded in 2025 and operating from Singapore, Australia, and the UAE, Vanyar provides advisory, build, AI agent development, platform operations, and training services. Visit vanyar.com.

View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/palantir-and-aip-specialist-firm-vanyar-launches-302751235.html

SOURCE Vanyar

Continue Reading

Technology

Wondershare Demonstrates AI-Powered Document Workflows with PDFelement at Microsoft AI Tour Hong Kong

Published

on

By

HONG KONG, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Wondershare, a global leader in digital productivity and creativity software, showcased its latest AI-powered solutions at the Microsoft AI Tour Hong Kong, highlighting how its flagship product, Wondershare PDFelement, integrates with Microsoft technologies to enable smarter, more secure, and more efficient document workflows for enterprises.

As Microsoft’s flagship global AI event, the Microsoft AI Tour brings together partners and industry leaders to explore how AI is transforming business operations. At the Hong Kong stop, Wondershare demonstrated its deep collaboration with Microsoft across key solution areas, showcasing how its product ecosystem aligns with Microsoft technologies to deliver integrated, end-to-end AI workflows.

At the center of the showcase was Wondershare PDFelement, an AI-powered, all-in-one PDF solution designed to streamline document-centric processes in enterprise environments. Through deep integration with the Microsoft ecosystem, PDFelement enables seamless interoperability with widely used applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, allowing users to convert PDFs into fully editable formats while preserving original layout and structure. With built-in Office plugins, users can also generate standardized PDFs directly within Microsoft applications. PDFelement further supports deployment in Microsoft Azure environments, enabling Single Sign-On (SSO) for streamlined access management, while maintaining compatibility with Microsoft Rights Management Services (RMS) to securely manage protected documents.

Beyond its ecosystem integration, PDFelement also introduces a suite of AI-powered capabilities to enhance productivity across document workflows. Smart Redact enables automatic detection and masking of over 70 types of sensitive data to support compliance requirements, while Professional AI Translation delivers accurate, industry-specific language output for cross-border collaboration. The Admin Console provides enterprise-grade centralized access and permission control, allowing IT teams to manage AI, cloud, and eSign features with real-time visibility into license usage. At the event, attendees can also experience a range of enhanced AI features, including AI Summarize, Chat with PDF, AI Translate, AI Detect and Rewrite, as well as AI Proofread, Voice, Explain, Grammar Check, and Mind Map Generation.

In addition to PDFelement, Wondershare also showcased how its broader product portfolio integrates with Microsoft technologies. EdrawMax offers full compatibility with Microsoft Visio through bidirectional .vsdx import and export, along with Office add-ins, OLE embedding, and data-driven diagram generation from Excel, while also featuring AI-powered capabilities such as the Edraw Agent, natural language-driven diagram generation, and text-to-diagram conversion across platforms. EdrawMind enables one-click conversion of mind maps into PowerPoint and supports intelligent analysis of Office documents to generate structured knowledge frameworks, alongside AI features including webpage summarization, node-based note generation, and AI-powered search. Filmora is optimized for the Windows AI PC ecosystem, leveraging on-device NPU acceleration for AI-powered video processing, supporting Windows on Arm, and enabling natural language interaction with RAG-based asset matching, while also incorporating AI Extend, AI Portrait, and Smart Cutout. Reelmate provides an AI-powered, agent-driven platform covering the full content production pipeline from generation to post-production for creating premium comic series.

Through live demonstrations, attendees were able to experience how Wondershare’s AI-powered solutions can be applied across real-world enterprise scenarios, from document processing and knowledge management to visual communication and content creation. The showcase attracted strong interest from professionals across industries such as finance, education, information technology, and telecommunications, particularly around capabilities related to document security, automation, and cross-language collaboration.

Wondershare’s participation in the Microsoft AI Tour Hong Kong highlights its continued commitment to advancing practical AI adoption through deep ecosystem integration. By combining AI capabilities with seamless compatibility across Microsoft technologies, Wondershare is helping enterprises build more secure, connected, and efficient workflows for the future.

About Wondershare:

Wondershare is a globally recognized software company founded in 2003, known for its innovative solutions in creativity and productivity. Driven by the mission “Creativity Simplified”, Wondershare offers a range of tools, including PDFelement for document management; EdrawMax, EdrawMind for diagraming, Filmora and SelfyzAI for video editing. With over 2 billion cumulative active users across all products and a presence in over 200 countries and regions, Wondershare empowers the next generation of creators with intuitive software and trendy creative resources, continually expanding the possibilities of creativity worldwide.

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/wondershare-demonstrates-ai-powered-document-workflows-with-pdfelement-at-microsoft-ai-tour-hong-kong-302751206.html

SOURCE Wondershare Technology

Continue Reading

Trending