EU's competition authorities (European Commission Director General Competition) has conducted an inspection at the premises of Scottish Sea Farms Ltd. – a company owned 50% by Lerøy Seafood Group ASA (LSG). The purpose is, according to the competition authorities, to investigate accusations of anti-competitive cooperation in the salmon market. In connection with the inspection, the EU competition authorities has also requested for information from the shareholders in Scottish Sea Farms Ltd.
LSG will assist the authorities in order to facilitate an efficient completion of the investigations.
This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 the Norwegian Securities Trading Act