Frequently asked questions about Orkla

• When was Orkla established?
  
  Orkla’s roots date back to 1654, when a copper pyrite mine was started at Løkken. In 1904 the Orkla Grube-Aktiebolag was founded to continue the Løkken Works mining operations. In 1929 the Orkla company was listed on the stock exchange.
  More about Orkla’s history.
  
  
• How big is Orkla?
  
  Orkla is one of Norway’s largest listed companies. Group operating revenues totalled NOK 56 billion in 2009.
  Orkla in brief.
  
  
  
   
• How many employees does Orkla have?
  
  About 30,000 (31. December 2009). 
  
  
• How is Orkla organised?
  
  The development of Orkla’s portfolio has resulted in a need to focus on five business areas: Orkla Brands, Orkla Aluminium Solutions, Orkla Materials, Orkla Associates and Orkla Financial Investments.
  See the organisation chart.
  
  
  
  
  
   
• What does Orkla consider to be its home market?
  
  The Nordic region.
  
  

   

• Does Orkla have international operations?
  
  Yes, Orkla has operations in Europe, the USA, South Africa and China. An overview of the countries where Orkla operates or has sales offices.
  
  
• Where can I find historical investor information on Orkla?
  
  Annual reports, financial reports and presentations are available on this website under Investor relations, select “archives”.
  

• How can I obtain press releases issued by Orkla?
  
  All press releases issued by Orkla are posted on the News pages. You can subscribe for press releases.

  
   

• What is Orkla’s official accounting currency?
  
  All the reports for the Orkla Group and other financial data are stated in NOK.
  
  
   

• Who can I contact with regard to Orkla products?
  
  Contact the company that manufactures the product directly.
  
  
• Did you not find the answer to your question? You will find more information here:
• Accounting principles (Orkla’s annual report for 2009)
• Corporate governance (Orkla’s annual report for 2009)
• EHS-glossary (Orkla environmental report 2009)
Or send your question to: info@orkla.no

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