Atea Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
Atea's CEO is Steinar Sonsteby, appointed in Jan 2014, has a tenure of 12.25 years. total yearly compensation is NOK17.90M, comprised of 32.4% salary and 67.6% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.11% of the company’s shares, worth NOK19.48M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 11.7 years and 7.9 years respectively.
Key information
Steinar Sonsteby
Chief executive officer
NOK 17.9m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 32.40% |
| CEO tenure | 12.3yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.1% |
| Management average tenure | 11.7yrs |
| Board average tenure | 7.9yrs |
Recent management updates
Shareholders May Not Be So Generous With Atea ASA's (OB:ATEA) CEO Compensation And Here's Why
Apr 23
Shareholders May Be More Conservative With Atea ASA's (OB:ATEA) CEO Compensation For Now
Apr 19Recent updates
ATEA: Planned 2026 Dividend Payout Will Support Further Share Upside
Analysts now set their price target for Atea at NOK162, slightly below the previous NOK165, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate and future P/E multiples. What's in the News The board recommends an ordinary dividend of NOK 7.50 per share for 2026, planned in two equal installments of NOK 3.75 per share in May and November 2026, subject to approval at the AGM on 28 April 2026 (AGM notice).ATEA: Anticipated 2026 Dividend Plan Will Support Further Share Upside
Analysts have kept Atea's fair value target broadly unchanged at NOK 165.0, with small tweaks to assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E to reflect updated views on the company’s risk profile and earnings power. What's in the News The Board of Directors plans to propose an increase in the annual dividend to NOK 7.50 per share for approval at the 2026 AGM, corresponding to about 95% of Atea's net profit after tax in 2025 (Key Developments).ATEA: Anticipated 2026 Dividend Payout Will Support Further Share Upside
Analysts are keeping Atea's fair value estimate steady at NOK 165. Small model adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions refine rather than reshape their price target view.ATEA: Planned 2026 Dividend Payout Will Support Further Share Upside
Analysts have kept their price target for Atea steady at NOK 165. This reflects only minor tweaks to assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, rather than a shift in their overall view of the shares.ATEA: High Dividend And New Tradebroker Contract Will Drive Upside
Narrative update on Atea The analyst price target for Atea is held at NOK 165, with modest adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth assumptions, profit margin outlook and future P/E to reflect analysts' refreshed views on the company’s risk profile and earnings potential. What's in the News The Board plans to propose to the 2026 AGM an annual dividend of NOK 7.50 per share for 2025, representing a payout of about 95% of net profit after tax, citing higher profit, strong cash flow and a healthy balance sheet (company announcement).Atea ASA (OB:ATEA) Just Released Its Yearly Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Estimates
Feb 13ATEA: Major Nordic Contracts And High Dividend Plan Will Support Upside
Analysts have lifted their price target for Atea from NOK132 to NOK165, citing a higher assumed future P/E multiple of 18.01x, even as they now apply a slightly higher discount rate and more measured assumptions for revenue growth and profit margins. What's in the News Atea ASA's board plans to propose to the 2026 AGM an annual dividend of NOK 7.50 per share for 2025, which would represent a payout of about 95% of net profit after tax (Key Developments).Atea's (OB:ATEA) Dividend Will Be NOK3.50
Oct 29Atea (OB:ATEA) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of NOK3.50
Oct 07
Frame Agreements In Denmark And Finland Will Drive AI Investment
Atea’s consensus price target has increased to NOK170.00, primarily reflecting a higher expected future P/E, while profit margins remain stable. What's in the News Atea ASA commenced a share repurchase program authorized by shareholders, allowing buybacks of up to NOK 10 million nominal value until the next AGM or June 30, 2026, with a price range of NOK 1–250 per share.Atea's (OB:ATEA) Dividend Will Be NOK3.50
May 29Atea (OB:ATEA) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of NOK3.50
May 06Atea ASA Just Missed EPS By 8.3%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
May 03Shareholders May Not Be So Generous With Atea ASA's (OB:ATEA) CEO Compensation And Here's Why
Apr 23Atea's (OB:ATEA) Conservative Accounting Might Explain Soft Earnings
Feb 14Atea ASA Just Missed Earnings - But Analysts Have Updated Their Models
Feb 09
Recovering IT Infrastructure Market And New Customer Agreements Will Expand Future Opportunities
Future revenue growth is expected from new customer agreements and IT market recovery, focusing on PC and networking sales to strengthen margins.Atea (OB:ATEA) Has Announced A Dividend Of NOK3.50
Nov 06Atea (OB:ATEA) Will Pay A Dividend Of NOK3.50
Oct 23Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At Atea (OB:ATEA)
Oct 08Atea ASA's (OB:ATEA) Shareholders Might Be Looking For Exit
Aug 31Atea's (OB:ATEA) Dividend Will Be NOK3.50
Aug 07Atea (OB:ATEA) Will Pay A Dividend Of NOK3.50
Jul 23Earnings Miss: Atea ASA Missed EPS By 32% And Analysts Are Revising Their Forecasts
Jul 17Atea (OB:ATEA) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Jul 13Atea (OB:ATEA) Will Pay A Dividend Of NOK3.50
Jun 19Atea's (OB:ATEA) Dividend Will Be NOK3.50
May 24Shareholders May Be More Conservative With Atea ASA's (OB:ATEA) CEO Compensation For Now
Apr 19Atea (OB:ATEA) Is Aiming To Keep Up Its Impressive Returns
Mar 13There's Reason For Concern Over Atea ASA's (OB:ATEA) Price
Dec 21Here's What Atea's (OB:ATEA) Strong Returns On Capital Mean
Oct 19Is It Time To Consider Buying Atea ASA (OB:ATEA)?
Aug 24Here's Why Atea (OB:ATEA) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Aug 09Many Would Be Envious Of Atea's (OB:ATEA) Excellent Returns On Capital
Jul 19Calculating The Fair Value Of Atea ASA (OB:ATEA)
Jun 07Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Atea ASA (OB:ATEA)?
May 16Broker Revenue Forecasts For Atea ASA (OB:ATEA) Are Surging Higher
May 04Here's Why Atea (OB:ATEA) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
Apr 22CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | NOK 1b |
| Dec 31 2025 | NOK 18m | NOK 6m | NOK 878m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | NOK 798m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | NOK 764m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | NOK 745m |
| Dec 31 2024 | NOK 16m | NOK 6m | NOK 767m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | NOK 771m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | NOK 761m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | NOK 817m |
| Dec 31 2023 | NOK 17m | NOK 6m | NOK 800m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | NOK 850m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | NOK 864m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | NOK 892m |
| Dec 31 2022 | NOK 19m | NOK 5m | NOK 848m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | NOK 853m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | NOK 843m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | NOK 763m |
| Dec 31 2021 | NOK 15m | NOK 5m | NOK 760m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | NOK 740m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | NOK 703m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | NOK 712m |
| Dec 31 2020 | NOK 14m | NOK 4m | NOK 590m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | NOK 524m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | NOK 510m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | NOK 457m |
| Dec 31 2019 | NOK 16m | NOK 4m | NOK 530m |
Compensation vs Market: Steinar's total compensation ($USD1.92M) is above average for companies of similar size in the Norwegian market ($USD1.03M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Steinar's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Steinar Sonsteby (63 yo)
Mr. Steinar Sonsteby was Interim Managing Director of Atea A/S (also known as Atea Denmark) from February 2025 to March 2, 2026. Mr. Steinar Sonsteby has been the Chief Executive Officer of Atea ASA since...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer | 12.3yrs | NOK 17.90m | 0.11% NOK 19.5m | |
| Chief Financial Officer | 11.7yrs | NOK 9.40m | 0.12% NOK 19.8m | |
| Chief Operating Officer | 15.3yrs | NOK 12.70m | 0.013% NOK 2.2m | |
| Managing Director of Atea Finland OY (Finland) | 17.9yrs | NOK 9.10m | 0.00027% NOK 46.3k | |
| Managing Director of Atea Baltic UAB (the Baltics) | no data | NOK 6.20m | 0.16% NOK 27.4m | |
| Managing Director of Atea Sverige AB - Sweden | 5.3yrs | NOK 9.00m | 0.00023% NOK 39.5k | |
| Managing Director | 4.6yrs | NOK 8.00m | 0.0016% NOK 272.9k | |
| Group Chief Accountant | no data | no data | no data | |
| CFO of Atea Norway | no data | no data | no data | |
| Managing Director Atea Denmark | less than a year | no data | 0.0036% NOK 621.3k | |
| Director of Business Control | no data | no data | no data |
Experienced Management: ATEA's management team is seasoned and experienced (11.7 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | 3yrs | NOK 200.00k | no data | |
| Independent Director | 16yrs | NOK 350.00k | no data | |
| Alternate Director | no data | no data | no data | |
| Deputy Director | no data | NOK 100.00k | 0.00013% NOK 22.3k | |
| Independent Chairman of the Board | 18yrs | NOK 600.00k | no data | |
| Independent Director | 12.9yrs | NOK 300.00k | no data | |
| Independent Director | 11yrs | NOK 200.00k | no data | |
| Deputy Board Member | 7.9yrs | no data | no data | |
| Deputy Board Member | 7.9yrs | no data | no data | |
| Director | 3yrs | NOK 200.00k | 0.57% NOK 97.4m | |
| Employee Elected Director | 3.9yrs | NOK 150.00k | no data | |
| Deputy Director | no data | NOK 150.00k | no data |
Experienced Board: ATEA's board of directors are considered experienced (7.9 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/04/30 16:42 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/30 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Atea ASA is covered by 8 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| null null | ABG Sundal Collier |
| Kristian Støle | Carnegie Investment Bank AB |
| Mads Strom | Danske Bank |