Kongsberg Stock - Maritime CFO to take temporary leave
17.06.2026 - 19:09:30 | ad-hoc-news.de
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Kongsberg Gruppen ASA (NO0003043309) announced a temporary management change at its maritime unit. According to a company notice dated 06/17/2026, Kongsberg Maritime CFO Mette Toft Bjørgen will take a leave of absence, with senior vice president Jan Erik Hoff named acting CFO.
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Details of the management change
The company stated that Kongsberg Maritime's CFO, Mette Toft Bjørgen, will be on leave of absence from 06/18/2026 through 09/30/2026, with no further reason given in the brief notice. The Euronext Oslo company news release outlines the temporary change.
During this period, senior vice president for finance and investor relations, Jan Erik Hoff, will serve as acting CFO of Kongsberg Maritime. The group stressed that Hoff already holds a central finance role at Kongsberg and is familiar to investors.
Operational backdrop for Kongsberg
The management change comes against a backdrop of solid growth in Kongsberg's operations, particularly in defense-related systems and maritime solutions, as highlighted in recent investor materials on the group's notifications and news page. The investor-relations news hub lists recent contract awards and quarterly results.
Independent analysis has pointed to Kongsberg's sizeable order backlog and diversified customer base, with defense and aerospace offsetting cyclicality in offshore markets. A Simply Wall St overview describes Kongsberg as a defense contractor with a strong competitive position.
The product lines behind the group
Kongsberg generates revenue from defense systems, maritime solutions and digital technologies. Key offerings include naval combat systems, remote weapon stations, subsea sensors and automation systems used on commercial vessels, offshore installations and naval platforms worldwide.
Where the stock trades today
The shares of Kongsberg Gruppen ASA (NO0003043309) trade on the Oslo Børs at 296.20 NOK as of 06/17/2026, 16:30 CEST.
Key facts on Kongsberg stock
- Company: Kongsberg Gruppen ASA
- ISIN: NO0003043309
- WKN: 777098
- Ticker: KOG
- Venue: Oslo Børs
- Price (as of 06/17/2026, 16:30 CEST): 296.20 NOK
- Market cap: 53,000,000,000 NOK (as of 06/17/2026)
- Sector / Industry: Capital Goods / Aerospace & Defense
- Index membership: OBX Index
- Next earnings date: 07/18/2026
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