“It is essential that our portfolio companies succeed in implementing their plans. A number of the companies have now become so strong that they are able to acquire other businesses without having to ask for capital from Ferd”
Johan H. Andresen
Owner and Chairman
Ferd´s total value-adjusted equity
“What we can offer in addition to funding is our expertise, insight and network, not to mention our flexibility and ability to take a long-term approach.”
Read moreMorten Borge
CEO
Ferd’s value adjusted equity at the close of 2017 was temporarily calculated to be NOK 32.2 billion (NOK 28.8 billion at 31 December 2016). The return for the year was NOK 3.7 billion, equivalent to 13.0%, which is considered a good result for Ferd in 2017.
Read moreFerd Capital has three investment mandates: Private Companies, Listed Companies, and Special Investments. These mandates give the business area significant flexibility in terms of the type of investments it can make. In both the privately owned and listed companies in which we have a significant ownership interest, we are a long-term and active investor that acts on the basis of Ferd’s value platform and competitive advantages.
Year Summary Read more about Capital on ferd.noFerd Invest is an active investor with a sizeable portfolio of Nordic listed shares.
Year Summary Read more about Invest on ferd.noFerd External Managers invests in international funds that cover a broad range of investment strategies and asset classes in markets that complement Ferd’s direct investments.
Year Summary Read more about External Managers on ferd.noFerd Real Estate has a flexible investment mandate, and invests in all categories of real estate and in all geographic regions.
Year Summary Read more about Real Estate on ferd.noThese had life-changing or life-enhancing impact on 724,006 people in 2017.
(Include current and past investments)
Ferd Social Entrepreneurs invests in social entrepreneurs: innovative companies with a double bottom line – i.e. social as well as financial results.
Year Summary Read more about Social Entrepreneurs on ferd.noDownload “Ferd´s annual accounts for 2017” here.