NORBIT enters exclusive negotiations for an Oceans technology acquisition
Trondheim, 6 May 2026: NORBIT is in exclusive negotiations regarding an add-on acquisition of an undisclosed Oceans-related technology company. The acquisition will broaden the product offering in the Oceans segment. NORBIT has signed a term sheet to this effect.
The acquisition target is well positioned as a supplier of tailored sensors to underwater vehicles, benefiting from growing demand driven by defence and security-related applications. The target has a strong fit to NORBIT’s criteria to accelerate growth through strategic acquisitions:
- Tailored technology to carefully selected applications
- A complementary product portfolio, providing diversification of revenues and cash flow
- Positive synergies expected by combining the organisations, including market and R&D efforts
- Cultural fit with a development-oriented organisation
Since 2020, the target company has reported an annual organic growth rate of 48 per cent and is expected to generate around NOK 100 million in revenues in 2026 with an EBITDA margin* in the range of 25-30 per cent, excluding any synergies by combining forces with NORBIT.
“We are excited about this opportunity and see a good fit with our strategy to broaden and complement NORBIT’s Oceans product offering. Subject to a positive outcome of the due diligence process, we look forward to welcoming a new Ocean Tech company into the NORBIT family, enhancing our offering and enabling us to deliver more complete solutions to our OEM customers”, says Per Jørgen Weisethaunet, CEO of NORBIT.
A preliminary transaction price has been agreed, valuing the target company on a cash and debt-free basis of NOK 330 million assuming normalized working capital. If completed, the acquisition is expected to be financed with new credit lines.
The completion of the transaction is subject to due diligence and the parties entering into a binding agreement for the acquisition. Signing and closing of the transaction are targeted to end of June.
For further queries, please contact:
Per Jørgen Weisethaunet, CEO, +47 959 62 915
Per Kristian Reppe, CFO, +47 900 33 203
About NORBIT ASA
NORBIT is a global provider of tailored technology to selected applications, solving challenges and promoting sustainability through innovative solutions, in line with its mission to Explore More. The company is structured in three business segments to address its key markets: Oceans, Connectivity and Product Innovation & Realization. The Oceans segment delivers tailored technology solutions to global maritime markets. The Connectivity segment provides wireless solutions for identification, monitoring and tracking. The Product Innovation & Realization segment offers R&D services, proprietary products, and contract manufacturing to key customers. NORBIT is headquartered in Trondheim with manufacturing in Europe and North America, has around 700 employees, and a worldwide sales and distribution platform.
For more information: www.norbit.com
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The information was submitted for publication by Elise Heidenreich, Investor Relations, at NORBIT ASA, on 6 May 2026 at 12:20 CEST.
* EBITDA as a percentage of revenues, based on IFRS 16. EBITDA is short for earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation.
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