Announcement • May 20
Protector Forsikring ASA (OB:PROT) commences an Equity Buyback Plan for 8,250,000 shares, representing 10.01% of its issued share capital, under the authorization approved on April 9, 2026. Protector Forsikring ASA (OB:PROT) commences share repurchases on May 7, 2026, under the program mandated by the shareholders in the Annual General Meeting held on April 9, 2026. As per the mandate, the company is authorized to repurchase up to 8,250,000 shares, representing 10% of its issued share capital. The shares will be repurchased at a price of not be less than NOK 1 and not more than NOK 750. The repurchased shares can be used for cancellation or be sold. The purpose of the program is to allow the Board to optimize the company’s capital structure. The program will be valid till the next Annual General Meeting in 2027, or June 30, 2027. As of March 18, 2026, the company had 82,500,000 shares in issue of which 65,173 shares are held in treasury.
On May 6, 2026, the company announced a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase 120,000 own shares for a maximum amount of NOK 60 million. The purpose of the repurchase program is to fulfil obligations arising as a result of the Company's bonus program for senior executives and key personnel
as well as the company's share purchase program for all employees. The program is valid till continue until May 27, 2026. New Risk • May 13
New minor risk - Dividend sustainability The company has an unstable dividend paying track record. The dividend has had an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Dividend yield: 3.1% This is considered a minor risk. If the company has cut or reduced its dividend in the past, it may be a sign that the underlying business is too cyclical to consistently maintain or grow the dividend over the long-term. It may also indicate the company prioritizes other outcomes instead of maintaining the dividend. For dividend paying companies, any reduction in the dividend can significantly impact the share price. This is currently the only risk that has been identified for the company. Announcement • May 06
Trimco Group (UK) Limited proposed to acquire Nilörngruppen AB (publ) (OM:NIL B) from AB Traction (OM:TRAC B), Protector Forsikring ASA (OB:PROT), Kavaljer Fonder, Krister Magnusson, and others for approximately SEK 880 million. Trimco Group (UK) Limited proposed to acquire Nilörngruppen AB (publ) (OM:NIL B) from AB Traction (OM:TRAC B), Protector Forsikring ASA (OB:PROT), Kavaljer Fonder, Krister Magnusson, and others for approximately SEK 880 million on May 4, 2026. Under the Offer, Trimco offers SEK 77 in cash for each class A and class B share in Nilörngruppen, corresponding to a total equity value of approximately SEK 878 million.
The Board of Directors unanimously recommends that the shareholders of Nilörngruppen accept the offer. The transaction is subject to approval by regulatory board / committee. The completion of the Offer is conditional on customary conditions, e.g. that the Offeror becomes the owner of more than 90% of the total number of shares. The acceptance period for the Offer is expected to commence around June 19, 2026, and end around July 10, 2026, subject to any extensions.
KANTER Advokatbyrå KB acted as legal advisor for Nilörngruppen AB. Stockholm Corporate Finance AB acted as fairness opinion provider for Nilörngruppen AB. DNB Carnegie Investment Bank AB acted as financial advisor for Trimco Group (UK) Limited. Roschier Advokatbyrå Ab acted as legal advisor for Trimco Group (UK) Limited. Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP acted as legal advisor for Trimco Group (UK) Limited.