At a general meeting of Kongsberg Gruppen on Thursday afternoon, the separation of Kongsberg Maritime was formally approved by the shareholders. The plan is to list the maritime company on the Oslo Stock Exchange on April 23. Kongsberg Gruppen ASA will continue as two companies: KONGSBERG and Kongsberg Maritime.
The new KONGSBERG will consist of business areas Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Kongsberg Discovery, while Kongsberg Maritime will be spun off as its own company, independent of the group. This separation marks a significant milestone for the maritime company, which has been working to strengthen its organization since the split was announced on October 30, 2025. A new management team is in place, and critical functions have been strengthened to prepare it for a future as an independent company.
The company's headquarters will remain in Norway, where it has great strategic importance for the country. Kongsberg Maritime's CEO-elect Lisa Edvardsen Haugan stated that the company is uniquely positioned to take part in the upcoming value creation in the global maritime sector and has the people, knowledge, and innovation power needed to solve technological challenges. 004% of the shares in both the new KONGSBERG and Kongsberg Maritime.
A new board of directors for Kongsberg Maritime consists of experienced members who are now starting the work of becoming an independent board for the future company. Going forward, Kongsberg Maritime will continue to build on its leading position and seize new business opportunities, including in the growing market for solutions with both civil and defence applications. The company's focus is on expanding its footprint and following its customers wherever they are, since over 80% of its revenues come from the global market.
This separation marks a significant step forward for Kongsberg Maritime, which has demonstrated its ability to strengthen its organization and prepare for independence. As an independent company, Kongsberg Maritime will be well-positioned to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the global maritime sector.
