ABL Group (OSE: ABL Group ASA – ticker code “ABL”) is a leading independent global consultancy delivering energy, marine, engineering and digital solutions to drive safety and sustainability in renewables, maritime and oil and gas sectors. The group has offices in 44 countries worldwide and operates under four main brands: ABL, OWC, Longitude and AGR.
ABL Group ASA (the Company) has been notified of the following transaction by primary insider:
Hege Marie Norheim, Group CEO, has purchased 55,000 shares at NOK 9,55 per share. Following the share purchase, Norheim holds 61,000 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 (OSE: ABL Group ASA – ticker code “ABL”) is a leading independent global consultancy delivering energy, marine, engineering and digital solutions to drive safety and sustainability in renewables, maritime and oil and gas sectors. The group has offices in 44 countries worldwide and operates under four main brands: ABL, OWC, Longitude and AGR.
3 March 2026 – ABL Group ASA (or the “Company”, ticker: “ABL”) has decided to initiate a share buyback program of up to 300,000 of its own shares, representing approximately 0.2% of the outstanding share capital in the Company.
The buyback program will be conducted in accordance with the authorization granted to the Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting on 28 May 2025.
Under the share buyback program, shares may be acquired for a total maximum amount of NOK 5,000,000 and for a maximum of 300,000 shares.
The number of shares acquired per day shall not exceed 25% of the average daily trading volume in the 20 trading days preceding the relevant purchase date.
The repurchase will be conducted in the period from 3 March 2026 until the date the maximum number of shares have been repurchased. If the repurchase is not completed before the 2026 Annual General Meeting (expected on or about 27 May 2026), the repurchase shall be temporarily paused and may later continue, subject to the Board’s renewed approval, in accordance with a new authorization to repurchase shares expected to be granted to the Board of Directors by the 2026 Annual General Meeting.
This means that repurchase of shares may be continued after the date of the 2026 Annual General Meeting, until the earlier of the date the maximum number of shares have been acquired and 30 June 2026.
The purpose of the share buyback program is to meet near-term contractual obligations on past M&A transactions and to fulfil obligations in connection with employee share programs.
Any shares purchased will be held in treasury until used for the above purposes.
The buyback program will be managed by Arctic Securities AS, which will make its trading decisions in relation to the acquisition of shares independently of, and uninfluenced by, the Company.
The transactions will be conducted in accordance with the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014, Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 and Euronext Oslo Børs’ Guidelines for buyback programs and stabilization dated February 2021.
This information is published in accordance with the requirements set out in Article 5 of the Market Abuse Regulation and subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
ABL Group (OSE: ABL Group ASA – ticker code “ABL”) is a leading independent global consultancy delivering energy, marine, engineering and digital solutions to drive safety and sustainability in renewables, maritime and oil and gas sectors. The group has offices in 44 countries worldwide and operates under four main brands: ABL, OWC, Longitude and AGR.
ABL Group (OSE: ABL Group ASA – ticker code “ABL”) is a leading independent global consultancy delivering energy, marine, engineering and digital solutions to drive safety and sustainability in renewables, maritime and oil and gas sectors. The group has offices in 44 countries worldwide and operates under four main brands: ABL, OWC, Longitude and AGR.
Revenues of USD 88.7 million (Q4 24: USD 85.9 million)
Operating loss of USD 4.2 million (Q4 24: USD 2.4 million operating profit)
Adjusted EBIT of USD 3.2 million (Q4 24: USD 3.1 million)
Net debt of USD 5.4 million (Q3 25: USD 2.6 million)
Proposing semi-annual dividend of NOK 0.45 per share in H1 2026
Highlights Full Year 2025
Revenue of USD 354.4 million (2024: USD 309.6 million)
Operating profit of USD 3.1 million (2024: USD 10.4 million)
Adjusted EBIT of USD 13.5 million (2024: USD 12.5 million)
Total dividend of NOK 0.9 per share paid during 2025
Completed acquisition of Proper Marine and Techconsult
Hege Norheim, CEO of ABL Group ASA (“ABL Group” or the “Company”) commented:
“Since joining as CEO, we have taken firm steps to address the challenges of recent quarters. We have implemented cost reductions, aligned our organisation more closely with market conditions, and sharpened our commercial focus across all segments. These measures together with investments to materially improve revenues and efficiency in our systems and processes form the foundation for delivering stronger returns, and we remain committed to achieving our 20% ROCE target in 2027.
“We remain constructive on the broader market outlook. Offshore oil & gas activity is expected to remain stable in the short term, though with volatility from regional demand and commodity price fluctuations. In renewables, bidding and awards are strengthening after the cost inflation peak, although hourly rates continue to face pressure. Our maritime business maintains a strong market position. The Board is proposing a semi-annual dividend of NOK 0.45 per share to be paid in the first half of 2026.”
A presentation of the quarterly results will be held the same day at 08:30 CET at Pareto Securities office at Dronning Mauds gate 3, 0115 Oslo. The event will be webcast live and available for replay shortly after. To watch the webcast, please visit our Reports and Presentations page.
ABL Group (OSE: ABL Group ASA – ticker code “ABL”) is a leading independent global consultancy delivering energy, marine, engineering and digital solutions to drive safety and sustainability in renewables, maritime and oil and gas sectors. The group has offices in 44 countries worldwide and operates under four main brands: ABL, OWC, Longitude and AGR.
ABL Group ASA (“ABL Group”) will release its fourth quarter results on Thursday, 26 February 2026 at approximately 06:00 Central European Time (CET).
A presentation of the quarterly results will be held the same day at 08:30 CET at Pareto Securities office at Dronning Mauds gate 3, 0115 Oslo. The event will be webcast live and available for replay shortly after.
On 28th October in Aberdeen, ABL Group partnered with the Energy Industries Council (EIC) to host Electrifying the Energy Transition, an event that brought together industry leaders to explore how electrification can accelerate decarbonisation across the energy sector.
With representatives from operators, regulators, technology providers, and supply chain experts, the event provided a collaborative forum to share insights, challenges, and solutions for achieving net-zero ambitions.
Below are highlights from the three panels hosted throughout the day:
Energising Ports and Maritime to an Electrified Future
This panel examined how ports can transition to clean energy. Panellists highlighted that while technology for shore power and batteries is ready, the real challenges lie in grid limitations, costly infrastructure upgrades, and legacy systems.
Financing remains a major hurdle, with high upfront costs and electricity often pricier than marine fuels. Regulatory uncertainty adds risk, making clear mandates and incentives essential. European policies requiring shore power by 2030 were cited as accelerators, but UK pricing and policy complexity persist.
Collaboration across ports, shipowners, regulators, and investors was seen as critical to avoid fragmented efforts. The discussion closed with calls for pilot projects, risk-sharing business models, and long-term commitment to decarbonisation.
Turning Offshore High Voltage – Electrifying North Sea Oil & Gas Facilities
This panel examined pathways to decarbonise offshore operations through electrification. The North Sea Transition Deal targets net zero by 2050, with options including floating offshore wind, power-from-shore, and centralised power units.
Certain case studies showed emissions cuts of 20–35% via floating wind integration. However, brownfield electrification remains highly complex due to legacy infrastructure, space constraints, and technical challenges such as powering FPSOs.
Securing grid connections and managing high CapEx/OpEx add further barriers, compounded by fiscal uncertainty and fragmented asset ownership. Panellists emphasised collaboration, regulatory clarity, and integrated planning to align oil & gas, renewables, and carbon storage. Early lessons from pilot projects and greenfield designs will be critical to accelerate adoption.
Success hinges on shared infrastructure, open data, and pragmatic incentives to build momentum toward a fully integrated North Sea energy basin.
Interconnectors and the Grid – Cost, Capacity, and the Road Ahead
Rob Rome from National Grid opened this session by explaining the UK’s 8 GW portfolio of subsea HVDC interconnectors, which enable two-way electricity flows with Europe. He illustrated their critical role during the tight winter of 2020/21, when interconnectors prevented consumer disconnections, and highlighted their flexibility during crises such as the Ukraine war and European nuclear outages. Interconnectors respond to price signals, support peak demand, and export surplus renewables, operating under a “cap and floor” scheme that shares risk and has delivered consumer cost reductions without subsidies.
The panel explored future Offshore Hybrid Assets combining interconnectors and offshore wind, reducing onshore infrastructure and boosting efficiency. Key challenges include supply chain bottlenecks, financing, permitting, and regulatory uncertainty.
Collaboration, portfolio-level planning, and early engagement with manufacturers were emphasised as essential for scaling interconnection and meeting 2030–2050 decarbonisation targets.
Optimism remains and progress demands urgent action and sustained collaboration. The integrated nature of today’s supply chain spanning hydrogen, carbon capture, nuclear, offshore wind, onshore renewables, and battery storage was recognised as a major strength.
The panels aligned with the following clear actions:
Advocate for government mandates to accelerate port and maritime electrification.
Align infrastructure and commercial models with global leaders like Norway and China.
Share learnings from pilot projects and foster open collaboration across the industry.
The event closed with a clear message: meeting, and ideally exceeding, 2030 electrification targets is essential through collaboration.
ABL Group’s Role in Electrification
At ABL Group, we support the energy transition by helping clients electrify the critical systems that power our world. With deep expertise across renewables, marine, ports, renewables and offshore infrastructure, our work includes:
ABL Group (OSE: ABL Group ASA – ticker code “ABL”) is a leading independent global consultancy delivering energy, marine, engineering and digital solutions to drive safety and sustainability in renewables, maritime and oil and gas sectors. The group has offices in 44 countries worldwide and operates under four main brands: ABL, OWC, Longitude and AGR.
The shares in ABL Group ASA will be traded ex-dividend NOK 0.45 as of today, 3 November 2025.
This information is subject to disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act and requirements under the EU Market Abuse Regulation.
ABL Group (OSE: ABL Group ASA – ticker code “ABL”) is a leading independent global consultancy delivering energy, marine, engineering and digital solutions to drive safety and sustainability in renewables, maritime and oil and gas sectors. The group has offices in 44 countries worldwide and operates under four main brands: ABL, OWC, Longitude and AGR.
Revenues of USD 87.8 million (Q3 24: USD 86.2 million)
Operating profit of USD 3.0 million (Q3 24: USD 2.5 million)
Adjusted EBIT of USD 3.7 million (Q3 24: USD 3.0 million)
Net debt of USD 2.6 million (Q2 25: USD 1.0 million net cash)
Semi-annual dividend of NOK 0.45 per share declared, to be paid in November
Hege Norheim, CEO of ABL Group ASA (“ABL Group” or the “Company”) commented:
“I am very pleased to be stepping into an executive role as CEO and look forward to leading the business through the next stage of its evolution.
In the third quarter of 2025, revenue grew 2% year-on-year to USD 87.8 million, with solid contributions from the acquisitions of Proper Marine and Techconsult, offset by lower vessel and resourcing revenues in AGR. OWC maintained a stable volume of activity, while Longitude saw some project delays impacting activity.
Our adjusted EBIT increased 23% year-on-year to USD 3.7 million, with an adjusted EBIT margin of 4.2%, up from 3.4% in Q3 2024. This was driven by strong performance in the ABL segment, which delivered its best quarter since Q3 2023, with an EBIT margin above 20%, supported by increased rig move activity in the Middle East.
Looking ahead, we expect offshore O&G and maritime markets to remain relatively stable, while renewables activity remains a focus as we gradually diversify the services and grow the onshore business.
I believe in the long-term prospects of ABL Group as I look to increase near-term profitability, invest in services that address our client needs and continue the journey of consolidating professional services in energy and oceans.”
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 our Reports and Presentations page.
ABL Group (OSE: ABL Group ASA – ticker code “ABL”) is a leading independent global consultancy delivering energy, marine, engineering and digital solutions to drive safety and sustainability in renewables, maritime and oil and gas sectors. The group has offices in 44 countries worldwide and operates under four main brands: ABL, OWC, Longitude and AGR.
ABL Group ASA (“ABL Group”) will release its third quarter results on Thursday, 30 October 2025, at approximately 06:00 Central European Time (CET).
A presentation of the quarterly results will be held on the same day 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.
ABL Group (OSE: ABL Group ASA – ticker code “ABL”) is a leading independent global consultancy delivering energy, marine, engineering and digital solutions to drive safety and sustainability in renewables, maritime and oil and gas sectors. The group has offices in 44 countries worldwide and operates under four main brands: ABL, OWC, Longitude and AGR.
Energy and marine consultancy ABL, a subsidiary of ABL Group ASA, has been awarded a sizeable* contract by EasternGreen Link 2 (EGL2), to provide marine warranty survey services to support the installation of the 2 GW Eastern Green Link 2 link between Scotland and England.
Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) is a major UK energy infrastructure project, which involves the installation of a 505-kilometre electricity superhighway to enable the simultaneous transfer of power between Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, and Drax, North Yorkshire.
“This appointment reflects ABL’s reputation as a trusted MWS partner for major power transmission infrastructure development and reinforces our position at the forefront of supporting the UK’s energy transition. We look forward to contributing to this strategic initiative,” says Hege Norheim, CEO of ABL Group ASA.
ABL’s scope of work includes the technical review and approval of project and procedural documentation, the provision of suitability surveys of the fleet proposed for marine transportation and installation operations, and DP assurance where required. The company will also review and approve all warranted operations with on-site attendances.
Cable laying operations are expected to take place between January and September 2028.
*ABL Group defines a sizeable contract as between USD 1 and 3 million in expected value.
Find out more about ABL’s expertise in Marine Warranty Survey (MWS) or contact our Aberdeen operations to discuss your local project and our support:
