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ABL Group ASA – New CEO of ABL Group takes office

Reference is made to the stock exchange notice issued by ABL Group ASA (“ABL Group” or the “Company”) on 2 September 2025. Hege Marie Norheim today takes office as new CEO of the ABL Group.

As part of Norheim’s remuneration package, she has been awarded an option to purchase up to 1.5 million shares at a strike price of NOK 9.10, equal to the 10-day average VWAP prior to day of announcement of the new CEO. The options are vesting over 3 years (500,000 shares per year, first 500,000 shares in September 2026 and the last 500,000 shares in September 2028) and must be exercised within 5 years.  The vesting of option shares is dependent on Norheim’s continued employment as CEO. 

Please see attached primary insider notification form pursuant to the requirements of the Market Abuse Regulation.

This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to MAR Article 19 and Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

ABL Group Welcomes New CEO, Hege Marie Norheim

Oslo Bors-listed global consultancy, ABL Group, today marks the official start of Hege Marie Norheim as Chief Executive Officer. A seasoned leader with more than 30 years’ experience across energy, renewables and technology, Hege brings a strong track record in transformation and growth.

Her appointment signals the next phase in ABL Group’s journey since its inception in 2020 with the coming together of AqualisBraemar and LOC, to consolidate its market position as a leading consultancy, marine and engineering partner in energy and oceans.

Under Norheim’s leadership, the Group will continue to drive its strategic expansion via organic and inorganic growth. Norheim will also reinforce the Group’s focus on operational excellence, innovation and sustainable growth, delivering value for clients and opportunities for colleagues worldwide.

Hege Norheim

“With every market challenge comes fresh opportunity. Today’s climate is an exciting moment for ABL Group to leverage our multidisciplinary expertise and our legacy as a pioneer in energy and oceans, helping clients navigate market fluctuations with confidence. I’m excited to build on our strong foundation to shape the future of energy and oceans.”

Hege Marie Norheim, ABL Group CEO

Congratulations to Norheim in her new role.

For more information about ABL Group, visit abl-group.com.

ABL Group ASA: Share capital increase registered

Reference is made to the stock exchange release by ABL Group ASA (“ABL Group” or the “Company”) published on 9 September 2025 regarding a share capital increase following the exercise of share options.

The issuance of 2,332,500 new shares has been registered with the Norwegian Register of Business Enterprises. Following registration, the share capital of ABL Group is NOK 13,342,536.70 divided into 133,425,367 shares, each share having a par value of NOK 0.1.

ABL Group ASA: Presentation at Pareto Securities’ 32nd Energy Conference

The CEO of ABL Group ASA, Reuben Segal, will be presenting at the Pareto Securities’ Energy Conference at 11:15 CET today. The presentation used is attached here and can be found on our Reports and Presentations page.

ABL Group ASA – Mandatory notification of trade

ABL Group ASA (the Company) has been notified of the following transactions by primary insiders:

Gross Management AS, controlled by Chairman of the Board Glen Ole Rødland, has purchased 300,000 shares at NOK 8.60 per share. Following the share purchase, Gross Management AS holds 15,567,351 shares in the Company.

Bjørn Stray, observer to the Board of Directors, has purchased 150,000 shares at NOK 8.60 per share.
Following the share purchase, Mr Stray holds 6,518,743 shares in the Company.

Katherine Phillips, Chief Transformation Officer, has purchased 15,000 shares at NOK 8.60 per share.
Following the share purchase, Ms Phillips holds 15,000 shares in the Company.

RV Ahilan, Chief Energy Transition Officer, has sold 100,000 shares at NOK 8.60 per share and purchased 150,000 shares at NOK 8,60 per share (through investment account in Hargreaves Lansdown (UK)). Following the share purchase, Mr Ahilan holds 1,037,705 shares in the Company.

Please see attached primary insider notification forms pursuant to the requirements of the Market Abuse Regulation.

This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to MAR Article 19 and Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

ABL Group ASA: Exercise of employee share options and share capital increase

Oslo, Norway, 9 September 2025: Reference is made to the stock exchange notice issued by ABL Group ASA (“ABL Group” or the “Company”) on 21 August 2025 regarding potential exercise of employee share options as part of the Company’s previous long-term incentive plan (“LTIP”).

Participants in ABL Group’s share option program have, on 9 September 2025, exercised a total of 2,332,500 options issued as part of the LTIP 2020 program at an exercise price of NOK 4.68.

Each option gives the right to receive one share in the Company. For more information on the LTIP and outstanding share options, please see the Company’s Annual Report as well as the notice to the Annual General Meeting 2025.

Following the exercise, the Board of Directors, pursuant to authorisation granted at the Company’s Annual General Meeting, has decided to increase the Company’s share capital by NOK 233,250.00 by issuing 2,332,500 new shares of par value NOK 0.1. Subsequent to the transaction, ABL Group’s share capital will be NOK 13,342,536.70 divided into 133,425,367 shares, each share having a par value of NOK 0.1 and carrying one vote in the Company’s general meeting.

The following options are exercised by primary insiders:

  • 100,000 options are exercised by RV Ahilan, Chief Energy Transition Officer. Following the transaction, Ahilan will own 987,705 shares in the Company.

Ahilan and certain other option holders have transferred their rights to receive shares resulting from the exercised options to a third party. Following a sale of shares, these option holders will receive the net proceeds after deduction of the exercise price and accrued tax. The sales amount will be finally determined on the basis of the price subsequently obtained by the third party in the market. The results of the sales process for primary insiders will be announced in a separate stock exchange notice when known.

Please see attached primary insider notification form pursuant to the requirements of the Market Abuse Regulation.
This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to MAR Article 19 and Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

After the exercise, the following employee share options remain outstanding from the Company’s previous incentive plan:

  • 740,000 vested share options expiring 11 April 2026, with exercise price NOK 10.69.

For more information about the Company’s current employee incentive programs, please refer to the Company’s remuneration report or the stock exchange notice issued by the Company on 8 May 2025.

ABL Group ASA: Changes to Executive Management Team

ABL Group ASA’s (ABL Group) Board of Directors has appointed Hege Marie Norheim as new CEO of the ABL Group. She succeeds Reuben Segal, who takes on the role as Chief Growth Officer (CGO).

“The Board is delighted that Hege Marie has accepted the CEO role and that ‘Mr ABL’ Reuben Segal remains with the company he co-founded, to drive further growth. Hege Marie already knows ABL Group well, having served on the Board of Directors for the past two years, while Reuben takes on the CGO role that is perfectly suited to his customer-centric skillset and global network. The message from the Board is to deliver improved and resilient return on capital, continued growth and further consolidation of our industry. The combination of Hege Marie and Reuben is ideal to deliver on this objective.”

Glen Rødland, Chairman of ABL Group

Hege Marie Norheim is a seasoned industry professional with 30 years’ experience from senior leadership roles. She has extensive oil and gas as well as renewables experience from almost 15 years in Senior Vice President positions at Norsk Hydro and Statoil (now Equinor), as well as at NYSE-listed FREYR.

She has worked globally as a consultant for more than seven years and has served as director on the board of multiple industry, finance and technology companies, including ABL Group. Norheim is currently Director of Transformation and Energy at Paris-listed, global IT company Sopra Steria. She is a former junior minister of the Norwegian Prime Minister’s office as well as the Norwegian Ministry of Finance. Norheim holds a master’s degree in economics and business administration from NHH – the Norwegian School of Economics.   

Hege Norheim

“Our main priority is to deliver profitable growth in a volatile energy and marine market. Volatility and new technology will create opportunities for global companies like ABL Group. We aim to achieve this by improving our responsiveness to change and helping to design the future of the global energy and maritime industries. Millions of people’s affluence depends on our services and the quality we deliver. I am proud to join such a large and highly competent global team.”

Hege Marie Norheim

Reuben Segal, who has been CEO of ABL Group since 2022, takes on the Chief Growth Officer role. He has previously been COO and headed up the group’s Middle East operation. He co-founded the predecessor to ABL Group in 2013.

“The Board and Hege have asked me to use my industry experience and vast global network to boost our work with new and existing clients and our M&A activities. This is a challenge I appreciate and enjoy, and which I have accepted knowing that I am passing the CEO-baton onto a very capable leader in Hege Marie.

Reuben Segal

ABL Group’s current CCO, Ian Cummins, will take on the newly created title as Chief Performance Officer – tasked with continuing his focus on performance and strengthening the Group’s previously announced drive to enhance operational efficiencies.

The management changes will be effective from 15 September 2025. As a result of the changes, Hege Marie Norheim will step down as Board Member of ABL Group.

ABL Group Shortlisted for EIC’s 2025 Collaboration & Culture Award

ABL Group has been named a finalist for the Energy Industries Council (EIC) Collaboration & Culture Award 2025. The accolade recognises the company’s commitment to building a resilient, diversified global consultancy through collaboration, innovation, and cultural integration.

In an interview for the EIC’s Survive & Thrive IX edition, CEO Reuben Segal highlighted ABL Group’s strategy of proactive diversification through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, all underpinned by a strong culture of collaboration across its four brands – ABL, AGR, OWC, and Longitude.

Since its formation, ABL Group has evolved from a predominantly oil and gas consultancy into a multi-disciplinary leader in energy and oceans, now operating in over 300 locations across more than 40 countries. Its collaborative model enables the delivery of integrated, end-to-end solutions across the energy and marine value chain. Notable examples include:

  • Shipyard construction supervision, combining ABL’s marine expertise with Longitude’s ship design capabilities.
  • Climate change risk assessments for renewable and maritime assets, leveraging the combined strengths of ABL, OWC, Longitude, and recently acquired Hidromod – now part of ABL.
  • Through-life rig services supporting safety, sustainability, and performance, integrating the expertise of ABL, Longitude, and AGR.

Segal also emphasised the importance of geographic expansion, innovation, and empowering young talent as key drivers of ABL Group’s collaborative growth.

“This multifaceted approach – combining strategic acquisitions, geographic expansion, segment diversification, culture integration, and youth empowerment – has positioned ABL Group as a resilient global consultancy.”

Reuben Segal, ABL Group CEO


Discover more on ABL Group’s Collaborative Approach

Read the full interview with CEO Reuben Segal in the EIC’s Survive & Thrive IX edition, and explore how our values and purpose drive collaboration across our global teams:

ABL Group ASA: Exercise Period under Long-Term Incentive Plan

Oslo, Norway, 21 August 2025:

Between 2019 and 2022, ABL Group ASA (the “Company” or “ABL Group”) granted employee share options as part of the Company’s long-term incentive plan (“LTIP”). Each option gives the right to receive one share in the Company. For more information on the LTIP and outstanding share options, please see the Company’s Annual Report.

The Company has today opened an exercise window in which option holders may exercise vested share options. The exercise window closes on 8 September 2025, and any exercises will take effect only at the end of the window.

The following share options vested in 2023 and may be exercised during the current window:

  • 2,372,500 share options, held by 39 option holders, each with an exercise price of NOK 4.68. If not exercised, these options expire shortly after the end of the current window.

Following the conclusion of this exercise window, 740,000 employee share options will remain outstanding, each with an exercise price of NOK 10.69. These options will expire in April 2026.

ABL Group ASA: Q2 2025 financial results

20 August 2025 – ABL Group’s 2025 second quarter results

HIGHLIGHTS Q2 2025

  • Revenues of USD 96.1 million (Q2 24: USD 68.6 million)
  • Operating profit of USD 2.5 million (Q2 24: USD 2.2 million)
  • Adjusted EBIT of USD 3.5 million (Q2 24: USD 2.8 million)
  • Net cash of USD 1.0 million (Q1 25: USD 3.5 million)
  • Acquisition of Techconsult completed in April
  • Semi-annual dividend of NOK 0.45 per share paid in June




Reuben Segal, CEO of ABL Group ASA (“ABL Group” or the “Company”) commented:

“In the first half of 2025, we continued to execute on our strategy to build a diversified and resilient consultancy business serving the Energy and Oceans markets. The integration of Proper Marine and Techconsult is progressing well, strengthening our capabilities in primary design and resourcing, and driving the strong year-on-year revenue growth of 40% in Q2 2025.

Our adjusted EBIT was 25% higher than Q2 2024, reflecting solid performance across the group and the successful integration of recent acquisitions, even as we absorb structurally lower-margin businesses such as Ross Offshore and Techconsult. Our cost and efficiency plan, originating with the OWC business, has been expanded in other parts of the business and continues throughout the second half of 2025 as we continue to seek operational efficiency and margin improvement.

We remain positive about the market outlook despite current volatility. Offshore oil & gas and maritime activity are expected to remain stable through 2025, with ABL maintaining a strong position in a relatively steady maritime market. Geopolitical uncertainty continues to delay investment decisions in the renewables sector, but tendering activity is picking up. OWC is also diversifying its market exposure, with onshore wind, solar, and energy storage now making up 20% of hours billed in Q2 2025.”

A presentation of the quarterly results will be held today at 08:30 CET at SpareBank 1 Markets’ office at Olav Vs gate 5, 0161 Oslo. The event will be webcast live and available for replay shortly after. To watch the webcast, please visit ABL Group’s website, www.abl-group.com.

The quarterly report and a corresponding slide presentation is available on www.newsweb.no and on ABL Group’s web site, www.abl-group.com.