REC Silicon

REC Silicon - Aker Horizons sale of shares in REC Silicon ASA to Hanwha

Aker Horizons ASA's wholly owned subsidiary Aker Horizons Holding AS ("Aker

Horizons") has today entered into an agreement with South Korea's Hanwha

Solutions Corporation and Hanwha Corporation (together, "Hanwha") to sell all of

Aker Horizons' shares in REC Silicon ASA ("REC Silicon"). Aker Horizons will

sell 70,104,276 shares in REC Silicon at a purchase price of NOK 20 per share,

resulting in total proceeds to Aker Horizons of approximately NOK 1,402 million.

Following completion of the transaction, Aker Horizons will no longer own any

shares or hold any voting rights in REC Silicon.

"Today's announcement is a major step in rebuilding the U.S. solar supply chain.

Hanwha is a leading solar PV manufacturer globally, operating the largest module

production plant in the U.S., while REC Silicon is the polysilicon producer with

the lowest CO2 footprint worldwide. Hanwha has the right expertise to contribute

to the successful reopening of Moses Lake," said Kristian Røkke, Chief Executive

Officer of Aker Horizons. "Aker Horizons has been an active owner in REC Silicon

and has contributed to the strengthening of the company's financial position, as

well as the development of partnerships within battery materials and solar PV.

It has been a pleasure working with the people of REC Silicon and witnessing

their extensive technical and industry knowledge."

Completion of the transactions is expected to occur before the annual general

meeting in REC Silicon scheduled in May 2022, subject to a customary anti-trust

filing in the U.S. Kristian Røkke will step down as chairman of the board of REC

Silicon in connection with completion of the transaction. An extraordinary

general meeting in REC Silicon will be called for to appoint new board members.

Advisors

Advokatfirmaet BAHR is acting as legal counsel to Aker Horizons.

Contact information

Investor contact:

Christian Yggeseth, +47 915 10 000, [email protected]

Media contacts:

Ivar Simensen, +47 46 40 23 17, [email protected]

About Aker Horizons

Aker Horizons ASA is a planet-positive investment company dedicated to

developing companies within renewable energy and other technologies that reduce

emissions or promote sustainable living. The company is listed on the Oslo Stock

Exchange and majority-owned by Aker ASA. Aker Horizons' investment portfolio

includes in Aker Carbon Capture, Aker Clean Hydrogen, Aker Offshore Wind and

Mainstream Renewable Power.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This information is subject to the disclosure requirements set out in the Market

Abuse Regulation EU 596/2014 Article 19

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