Storebrand completes Knif Trygghet deal: what it means for Storebrand stock

Published on 10/18/2026 at 13:41 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Storebrand settles Knif Trygghet for NOK 560 million through new shares. For Storebrand stock, 2,746,582 new shares fund the deal.

Capital increase and reporting dates

Storebrand settled the Knif Trygghet transaction for NOK 560 million on October 16, 2026.
Shareholders holding 92.00 percent of Knif Trygghet joined the agreement on October 16, 2026.
Storebrand had a market capitalization of NOK 79.8 billion as of October 16, 2026.

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Storebrand ASA (ISIN NO0003053605) settled its Knif Trygghet transaction for NOK 560 million on October 16, 2026. According to Cision, shareholders representing 92.00 percent of Knif Trygghet had joined the agreement, with the consideration settled primarily through new Storebrand shares.

What does the transaction mean?

The transaction adds a concrete ownership and capital step to Storebrand's insurance expansion. The board resolved to issue 2,746,582 new shares, increasing share capital by NOK 13,732,910 from NOK 2,123,818,180 to NOK 2,137,551,090, according to Cision. Storebrand said the transaction and the subsequent merger are not expected to have a material impact on group results, solvency or liquidity.

Three dated steps for Storebrand

On October 12, 2026, Storebrand reported that its buyback had left it with 2.14 percent of its share capital in treasury shares, according to Investorprat. On October 7, 2026, it scheduled the third-quarter report for 7:00 a.m. and the investor conference for 10:00 a.m. on October 21, 2026, according to Cision. The current transaction was announced last on October 16, 2026, for NOK 560 million.

Which dates matter next?

Storebrand's next reported results are scheduled for October 21, 2026, with a quarterly report and analyst presentation at 7:00 a.m. and a live conference at 10:00 a.m., according to Cision. The buyback program is scheduled to run through December 18, 2026, according to Investorprat.

Stock context after October 16

Storebrand closed at NOK 190.60 on the Oslo Stock Exchange on October 16, 2026, while its market capitalization stood at NOK 79.8 billion and its 52-week range was NOK 153.00 to NOK 208.20. The transaction therefore arrives before the next scheduled results rather than as a replacement for the quarterly update.

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