PR Newswire
OSLO, Norway, Feb. 13, 2026
OSLO, Norway, Feb. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ —
Transaction highlights:
- Elkem to sell majority of the Silicones division to Bluestar to create a focused, globally-leading metals and materials producer
- Transaction will be settled through redemption of Bluestar’s 338,338,536 shares (52.9%) in Elkem. No cash payments by Elkem nor Bluestar as settlement
- Minority investors to assume 100% control of Elkem (listed)
- Transaction solves Elkem and Bluestar’s long-term strategic goals regarding operations and ownership
- Transaction is conditional upon shareholders’ approval at EGM, waivers and approvals from lenders, and other customary approvals
- Folketrygdfondet, Must Invest, DNB Asset Management, Nordea Investment Management, and Perestroika have pre-committed their support for the transaction at the EGM, and fully underwritten a NOK 1 500 million contemplated equity capital raise subject to certain terms and conditions
- Transaction is expected to close by May 2026
Elkem ASA («Elkem» or the «Company») today announced an agreement to sell the majority of its Silicones division to Bluestar to be settled with all Elkem shares held by Bluestar through Bluestar Elkem International Co. Ltd. S.A. (collectively with its relevant affiliate(s), «Bluestar»).
Reference is made to the stock exchange announcements made by Elkem on 23 January 2025 and 18 September 2025 regarding the strategic review of the Silicones division («Silicones») and the initiation of an exclusive sales process regarding Silicones.
Elkem has entered into a final share purchase agreement regarding the sale of the majority of the Silicones division assets (the «Sold Silicones Assets») to Bluestar in a transaction where the full consideration payable by Bluestar will be settled through the redemption of all of Bluestar’s 338,338,536 shares in Elkem (the «Contemplated Transaction»). Following completion of the Contemplated Transaction, Bluestar will no longer hold any Elkem shares.
After a comprehensive assessment of all available options, Elkem firmly believes that entering into the share purchase agreement delivers the most favourable outcome for both the Silicones division and the Company, ultimately benefitting all shareholders.
As Elkem’s largest shareholder and former owner of parts of the Silicones assets, Bluestar possesses deep knowledge of Elkem’s Silicones division and is strategically focused on developing its position in the silicones value chain.
The Contemplated Transaction will be carried out by transferring the Elkem subsidiaries within the Silicones transaction perimeter to Bluestar.
«This transaction is the result of a thorough strategic review initiated in early 2025 and reflects the Board’s clear ambition to create the strongest possible foundation for long-term value creation. We are confident that the agreement with Bluestar delivers a favourable outcome for Elkem’s employees, shareholders and other stakeholders, while positioning both Elkem’s metals and materials divisions, and the Silicones division for future growth,» said Elkem Deputy Chair of the Board of Directors Dag J Opedal.
The Contemplated Transaction is conditional upon the approval by Elkem’s general meeting and waivers and approvals from Elkem’s lenders, and other customary approvals and conditions (the «Closing Conditions»). The Board of Directors of Elkem will on 13 February 2026 call for an extraordinary general meeting to be held on 9 March 2026 to approve the share purchase agreement and resolve the redemption of Bluestar’s shares (the «EGM»). Bluestar is not entitled to vote for their Elkem shares on the agenda item relating to the share purchase agreement.
Folketrygdfondet, Must Invest, DNB Asset Management, Nordea Investment Management, and Perestroika, have pre-committed their support for the Contemplated Transaction at the EGM, and underwritten NOK 1 500 million subject to certain terms and conditions in equity capital to be raised based on prevailing market conditions and at market terms, securing a robust financial position for Elkem, after the Contemplated Transaction. These shareholders represent as of the date hereof approximately 30% of the share capital eligible to vote on the approval of the share purchase agreement at the EGM.
With respect to the share redemption, Bluestar is entitled to vote and has undertaken to vote in favour. Shareholders holding in total 67% of the share capital eligible to vote on that item have accordingly undertaken to vote in favour of the share redemption at the EGM.
Subject to being approved by the EGM and the other Closing Conditions being satisfied or waived, the Contemplated Transaction is expected to close by May 2026.
Transaction and strategic rationale
The transaction perimeter includes all assets, rights and liabilities, as well as employees in relation to the Sold Silicones Assets. Geographically, the Sold Silicones Assets are located across the globe, with APAC constituting the largest market.
«Since its founding more than 120 years ago, Elkem has consistently optimised its portfolio to adapt to changing market dynamics and capitalise on emerging growth opportunities. By divesting the majority of the Silicones division, we are simplifying our business, sharpening our strategic focus and allocating capital where we see strong long-term growth opportunities. We are confident that the agreement also delivers the most favourable outcome for the Silicones division positioning the business for accelerated specialisation and growth,» said Elkem CEO Helge Aasen.
The Silicones entities being retained by Elkem and not included in the Contemplated Transaction are Yongdeng (Silicon Metal China), Roussillon (upstream Silicones in France) and Chakan (downstream Silicones in India) (the «Retained Silicones Assets»). For Roussillon, Elkem has entered into a five-year supply agreement of upstream silicones to the downstream business to be acquired by Bluestar, which will take effect upon the closing of the Contemplated Transaction, as well as to a renowned third party, ensuring economically viable operations that are expected to be earnings neutral. For the other Retained Silicones Assets, strategic alternatives are being explored.
The Contemplated Transaction represents a significant milestone in streamlining Elkem into a focused, pure play metals and materials company. Completion of the Contemplated Transaction will enable Elkem to reallocate capital to these segments over time, accelerating growth and ensuring a more attractive financial profile with reduced complexity, less volatility, and stronger cash flow generation for investment and distribution to shareholders. Moreover, Elkem will through a stronger focus on core products and markets be better suited to pursue value-accretive expansion opportunities.
Bluestar representatives on Elkem’s Board of Directors and their representative on the nomination committee will resign their positions effective immediately following closing of the Contemplated Transaction, and new members to the Board of Directors will be elected at the EGM subject to, and with effect from, closing of the Contemplated Transaction.
Structure, consideration and fairness opinion
The Contemplated Transaction will be settled through the redemption of all of Bluestar’s 338,338,536 shares in Elkem. It will not include any cash payments by Elkem nor Bluestar as settlement.
The independent shareholder elected members and employee representatives on the Board of Directors of Elkem (the «Independent Board») has as part of the Contemplated Transaction engaged DNB Carnegie, a part of DNB Bank ASA («DNBC») to provide a fairness opinion. DNBC has concluded that the Contemplated Transaction is fair from a financial point of view when considering the valuation from the perspective of the Independent Board and its shareholders (other than Bluestar).
Financials and outlook for Elkem post the Contemplated Transaction
Following the Contemplated Transaction, Elkem will comprise of Silicon Products, Carbon Solutions, and Other.
With significantly lower capital intensity in the remaining business, Elkem will have an improved cash flow generation and deleveraging capacity, as well as the ability to pursue organic and in-organic growth opportunities.
The Contemplated Transaction will position Elkem as a leading metals and materials company characterised by:
- A market-leading production footprint to supply fundamentally growing end-markets
- Attractive positions in all relevant geographies with value-accretive M&A opportunities
- A captive operating model with leading cost positions
- Deep customer relations and strong R&D capabilities to meet future demand
- A robust financial profile over-the-cycle and solid cash flow generation
- Flexibility to grow through optimised capital allocation
- Supplying critical materials to the green and digital transitions
«Following the transaction, Elkem will be a focused metals and materials producer. This allows us to pursue tailored strategies aligned with our divisions’ unique strengths and respective market dynamics. We will remain an international industrial major with production plants across five continents, underscoring our position as a leading producer with an integrated value chain. We will continue to prioritise innovation through our R&D centres worldwide, to meet the demands stemming from heightened focus on supply chain security for critical materials. Our robust financial profile will position us well to pursue selective growth and consolidation opportunities within our core segments,» said Elkem CEO Helge Aasen.
The net indebtedness («NIBD«) is approximately NOK 9.8 billion immediately after the Contemplated Transaction and not considering the contemplated equity capital raise. Elkem will immediately initiate dialogue with its lenders in relation to the waivers and approvals required under its bank facilities for the Contemplated Transaction and will update the market once such process is concluded. Over time, Elkem seeks to maintain its strong credit position, maintaining a sound and flexible balance sheet qualifying for investment grade ratings based on its mid-cycle earnings capacity.
It is expected that Elkem will conduct a debt refinancing in connection with the Contemplated Transaction. Subject to closing of the Contemplated Transaction and in preparation for the debt refinancing, Elkem intends to raise a gross amount of NOK 1,500 million in new equity capital, based on prevailing market conditions and at market terms. Folketrygdfondet, Must Invest, DNB Asset Management, Nordea Investment Management and Perestroika have fully underwritten the contemplated capital raise subject to certain terms and conditions (NOK 360 million from Folketrygdfondet, NOK 360 million from Must Invest, NOK 290 million from DNB Asset Management, NOK 360 million from Nordea Investment Management, and NOK 130 million from Perestroika).
The contemplated equity capital raise will ensure a strengthened balance sheet for Elkem following the completion of the Contemplated Transaction, which combined with its enhanced cash generation capacity, ensures a robust financial position. The Board will carefully consider the interests of all other minority shareholders in relation to the contemplated equity capital raise.
Indicative Timeline and Approvals
The Contemplated Transaction including redemption of the 338,338,536 Elkem shares held by Bluestar through Bluestar Elkem International Co. Ltd. S.A. are planned to proceed according to the following timeline:
- Notice of EGM and associated shareholder information: 13 February 2026
- EGM to approve the Transaction: 9 March 2026
- Lender approval process: Early March 2026
- Expiry of creditor notice period: Mid- April 2026
- Closing and settlement of the Transaction: Late April or early May 2026
Except for the dates relating to the Elkem EGM, the dates above are indicative only and subject to change.
As part of the Contemplated Transaction, certain existing shareholders representing 30% of the shares in Elkem held by others than Bluestar at the date of this announcement, have provided their pre-commitments to supporting the Contemplated Transaction at the EGM.
Press conference
Elkem will hold a press conference today, 13 February 2026, following the presentation of the fourth quarter 2025 results at 8.00 a.m. CET. The event will take place at House of Oslo, Conference centre (room Backer), VIA Vika, Ruseløkkveien 34, 0251 Oslo.
The presentation can also be viewed in a live webcast at Elkem: Webcast 4Q 2025: or via www.elkem.com
The presentation and the subsequent Q&A session will be held in English.
A recording of the press conference will be made available at www.elkem.com
Advisors
ABG Sundal Collier ASA («ABGSC») acted as financial advisor and Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS («Thommessen») acted as legal advisor to Elkem.
J.P. Morgan Securities (Asia Pacific) Limited («J.P. Morgan») acted as financial advisor and White & Case («W&C») acted as legal advisor to Bluestar.
For further information, please contact:
Odd-Geir Lyngstad VP Finance & Investor RelationsTel: +47 976 72 806Email: [email protected]
Marianne Stigset, VP Corporate Communications & Public Affairs Tel: +47 411 88 482Email: [email protected]
About Elkem:
Elkem is one of the world’s leading providers of advanced silicon-based materials shaping a better and more sustainable future. The company develops silicones, silicon products and carbon solutions by combining natural raw materials, renewable energy and human ingenuity. Elkem helps its customers create and improve essential innovations like electric mobility, digital communications, health and personal care as well as smarter and more sustainable cities. With a strong track record since 1904, its global team of more than7 000 people has a joint commitment to stakeholders: Delivering your potential. In 2025, Elkem achieved an operating income of NOK 31 billion. Elkem has been awarded top score of A on Forests and Water Security, and B on Climate Change from CDP. Elkem is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (ticker: ELK), where the company is also included in the ESG Index. www.elkem.com.
This release contains inside information related to Elkem ASA pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
This release was published by Odd-Geir Lyngstad, VP Finance and Investor Relations, Elkem ASA. Date and time of publication: 07:00 CET, 13.02.2026
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Tengo varias preguntas sobre esto a ver si me podiais aclarar:
-¿Puedo hacer un ingreso regular de 800 euros y me cobran 0euos de comisiones y mto.?
-¿Puedo sacar el dinero cuando quiera?,¿todo ó tengo entendido que hay que mantener un mínimo de 100 euros los 30 meses?
-No necesito pero me obligan a sacar una tarjeta de débito que me cuesta 11 euros el primer año y 22 euros la renovación, también otra de credito que me cuesta 0 euros el primer año y 35 euros la renovación.
¿Hay que mantenerlas 13 meses?
¿Puedo cancelar alguna de ellas desde el principio?
¿Puedo cancelar alguna de ellas antes de la renovación?
¿Hay alguna tarjeta de credito más barata?
Aparte de la cuenta nómina he visto que también que para que te den la tv también se puede sacar una cuenta tarifa plana básica o personal, ¿sabeis algo de estas cuentas?¿que requisitos tienen?
Muchas gracias a todos por responder
Yo fui a informarme y te cuento. Únicamente admiten los ingresos regulares en el caso de que seas autónomo. Te abren una cuenta Tarifa Plana Cero que está exenta de comisiones y presenta alguna ventaja más. Sobre dejar un mínimo de saldo en la cuenta no es necesario, pero sí te obligan a mantener varias tarjetas durante los 30 meses con un coste aproximado de 100 euros anuales.
hola buenas!
me llamo javi y estoy dudando de que banco, me puede dar mas beficios, sin sorpresas por domiciliar la nomina, ya que llevo años en la caixa y no me da nada ningun beneficio. es mas me rechazan los prestamos que solicito, ni siquiera una targeta de credito, por alegan de que siempre esta a cero la cuenta, yo cuando cobro la nomina dejo el dinero para los pagos, y saco el resto, pues no me fio, de que un dia me quede sin dinero, ya que esta todo muy mal, corre riesgo mi dinero o mis ahorros en el banco?? muchas gracias y un cordial saludo.
javi
NO TE EXTRAÑE QUE NO TE DEN LOS PTMOS, PORQUE LO QUE VEN ES QUE NO TIENES CAPACIDAD DE AHORRO PORQUE SIEMPRE DEJAS LA CTA. EN MINIMOS, ASI NINGUN BANCO TE LO VA A CONCEDER. TAMBIEN ES VERDAD QUE LA CAIXA, COMO TANTAS OTRAS CAJAS, TIENE EL PUÑO CERRADO PARA LOS RIESGOS, PARA REMONTAR. NO TE PREOCUPES, QUE POR UNA NOMINA NO CREO QUE NINGUN BANCO SE COJA LAS MANOS. LOS QUE SE TIENEN QUE PREOCUPAR SON LOS QUE TIENEN DÉPÓSITOS Y FONDOS EN BANCOS DE DUDOSA ACTIVIDAD. LA GENTE SE PIENSA QUE PORQUE LES DEN UN 7% YA ES UN GRAN BANCO Y SE EQUIVOCAN. LO QUE LES PASA ES QUE EL BANCO DE ESPAÑA LES PRESTA EL DINERO MAS CARO Y POR ESO OPTAN POR CONSEGUIRLO EN EL MERCADO MONETARIO, Y SI EL BANCO DE ESPAÑA NO SE FIA DE ELLOS, VA Y SE FIA LA GENTE. QUE LOS BANCOS NOES LA ADMON PUBLICA, ABRAN OS OJOS.
Hola , cuando vallais al banco queos dejen lo que hay que pagar de irpf y de iva sobre el valor de la tele ya que en la mayoria de bancos esto no lo dicen y luego llagan las sorpresas .A mi ya me ha pasado con la promoción del portatil y nunca me hablaros de esto . Cuidado
Yo he estado calculando y la tele entre unas cosas y otras te sale sobre unos 250euros que tampoco regalan tanto .Hay oficinas en las que han dado la occión de poner un dinero a plazo fijo a 12meses de 9300euros o 6800euros a 18 meses.
No es ningún chollo. Te obligan a contratar dos tarjetas de crédito que tienes que pagar porque las tienes que mantener 13 meses por lo menos y además llevan unos costes desproporcionados si las utilizas. En total, no usando las tarjetas y anulándolas una vez cumplidos los 13 meses puedes ahorrar unos 38 euros con respecto al precio de ese televisor en una gran superficie. Y además luego vendrá que te cobran para hacienda la retención correspondiente, por lo que probablemente incluso en las mejores condiciones te cueste más que si ahorras un poco y lña compras directamente.
Creó que teneis toda la razón, que aqui no te regalan nada, ya que a mí me paso con unas sartenes que regalaban el banco bilbao, que al final entre el irpf y el descuento de Hacienda, al final me salieron caras, así es que no os tomen el pelo, que al final siempre esta la letra pequeña que es la que nos joroba, por no decir otra cosa.
Yo saque el portatil y ahora me he sacado la TV LCD 32. Estas promos no hay que declararlas. No es obligado domiciliar nomina. Si, meter en la cuenta 800€ todos los meses en un margen de 10 dias. Cero matacero, pero cero,cero, cero de gastos de mantenimiento, ni por recibos, ni por el correo a casa, ni por transfer. Las tarjets gratis el 1er año. Resto fuera. Dadas de baja Menos la de debito. Banesto no pierde nada, ganar, gana clientes que es el proposito de esta promo. Precio de portatil y tv 32 en mercao unos 900€ los 2. En banest 197€. Los hay mejores, nos ha jodio! portatiles a 1200€, TV LCD 32 a 1000€. Señores, son lentejas. Relacion calida-precio-promo es cojonud…….Un saludit a los viandantes.
hola , no se si llegara mi comentario pero os voi a esplicar. esto es el cuento de la abuela. mira yo tengo el portatil. y he cogio tab la tele, pero sabeis ke?, me ha pasado de todo. os esplico. primero me cobran 74 euros y 25 euros de unas tarjetas que yo no las he visto aparecer por mi casa , me cabreo con el banco. llamo y pido esplicaciones. me dicen que van en la promocion, nunca jamas nadie me informo de las tarjetas, no me devuelven el dinero. me cabreo y me dicen que llame aun numero de tefono para darlas de baja, se pasan los dias, intentamos darlas de baja. largas y larga, que si este numero de tefono que si el otro bla bla bla. conseguimos hablar y nos dicen que tenemos que cambiar el contrato a tarifa plana o no se ke historias, llamando al banco se pasan los dias, largas y largas. me cabreo y estoi por suspender todo, me dicen que si lo quiero cambiar y dar de baja las tarjetas que nunca he tenido. tengo que pagar comisiones cada seis meses de doce y pico euros, y que si no quiero que me cobren comisiones tengo que ir todos los meses al banco a hacerlo yo, ufffffffffff.aun hay mas. me dan de baja y me hacen la tarifa plana, se equivocan un monton de veces. me hacen pasar muchos cabreos.y al final cuando llego a casa me han cobrado 25, 50 euros. y llamo por telefono y se lo digo , me dicen claro por dar de baja la otra cuenta , la madre que los pario. ladrones. o sea os digo que la tele no sale regalada, se la cobran y muy bien cobrada , nadie da nada por nada. en cuento termine de pagar lo que debo quito todas las cuentas del banesto.espero que alguien me lea y que me conteste gracias .
Banesto ha jodido a mi marido y a un amigo tambien. Para mi, despues de Banco de Andalucía son los peores. Y quieran creerlo o no ni la television ni el portátil te lo regalan.. como no cumplas cualquiera de las reglas te sancionan con 300 y pico de euros.. porque nos hemos mudado de casa y los recibos domiciados se cortaron «temporalmente» la sancion fue de mas de 300 euros.. y el cabreo q te llevas cuando ves lo q te han descontado y luego para ir a reclamarlos.. y como te tratan !! en fin.. espero que Banesto sea lo primero en undirse en el fin del mundo!!
CHOLLO!!!!!!!!!JAJAJAJAJA…….NO ES NINGUN CHOLLO!!!!!!! te cobran 100 € de gastos de manipulacion, mas 150 € en tarjetas durante 2 años, mas 6 € mensuales de mantenimiento de cuenta durante 30 meses, total que pagas 630 Euros por un ordenador o una TV que su valor seguro que no llega a 500 €. Y encima si vas a cancelar la cuenta cuando cumples los 30 meses requeridos te hacen esperar dos horas para decirte que no tienen linea de telefono para dar de baja la cuenta, cosa que no para nunca cuando vas a contratarlo. Y del trato que dispensan….., es el mismo que si vas con un fajo de billetes de 500 € por los CO-JONES
Banesto «premia», menuda falacia…
No hay ningún banco que premie a nadie.
BANESTO NECESITA NUESTRAS NÓMINAS, Y EN CUANTO VAS UN POCO JUSTO, COMO BUENOS JUDÍOS Y ÁVAROS QUE SON, TE ACOSAN Y MACHACAN, Y TE SACAN HASTA LAS ENTRAÑAS EN COMISIONES.
DESPUÉS EL ESTADO APOYA A LOS BANCOS, CON LA EXCUSA DE QUE SI CAEN LOS BANCOS CAEMOS TODOS. LOS BANCOS NECESITAN UN BOICOT DE VEZ EN CUANDO, PARA QUE NO NOS RESTREGUEN POR LA CARA SUS BENEFICIOS.
POR CIERTO, LO QUE MÁS FASTIDIA A UN BANCO ES UNA RECLAMACIÓN EN LA OFICINA DEL CONSUMIDOR Y OTRA AL BANCO DE ESPAÑA.
ES POR DAR PISTAS…