Orkla ASA

Orkla is one of the largest listed companies in Norway. Total operating revenues in 2005 was approximately NOK 54 billion. The core businesses are branded consumer goods, speciality materials and financial investments.

The branded consumer goods area that comprises Orkla Foods, Orkla Brands and Orkla Media, accounts for some 55 per cent of the Orkla group's total sales. The branded consumer goods area that comprises Orkla Foods, Orkla Brands and Orkla Media, accounts for some 55 per cent of the Orkla group's total sales.

Speciality Materials consist of Elkem, Sapa and Borregaard. Elkem is one the world's leading suppliers of metals and materials. The main products are aluminium, energy, silicon metal and specialised products such as ferrosilicon to foundries, microsilica and carbon. Sapa is one of the world's leading producers of extruded aluminium profiles, and is one of the three largest suppliers of building systems based on aluminium profiles in Europe. Borregaard delivers specialty chemicals, fine chemicals and ingredients.

Financial Investments includes the group's own share portfolio, the group's reals estate division and the company Orkla Finans. Orkla manage one of Norway's largest equity portfolios with a market value of approximately NOK 17 billion.

Orkla ASA
Karenslyst allé 6, Pb. 423 Skøyen, N-0213 Oslo, Norway

T. 2254 4000 F. 2254 4490