Wenberg Fiskeoppdrett reorganizes with 219.2 million NOK dividend

Wenberg Fiskeoppdrett is undergoing a corporate reorganization, transferring 219.2 million NOK in dividends to its parent company. This move aims to consolidate group share investments and establish Wenberg as a dedicated operating company. The large dividend has resulted in a breach of loan covenants, though the bank has provided a waiver regarding equity ratio requirements for 2025.

The company reported a decline in operating results, with EBIT falling to 33.5 million NOK from 72.4 million NOK in the previous year. Challenges include increased operating costs and potential production impacts in 2026 due to preventive slaughtering related to ILA suspicions at the Leivsethamran site in 2025.