Strategic Shift

Aker Carbon Capture (AKRCY) will distribute a liquidation dividend of NOK 0.141 per share, totaling NOK 85,198,152.738, following shareholder approval on August 5, 2025. Key dates include an ex-dividend date of October 3, 2025, and payment around October 13, 2025. The move raises questions about the company’s future and the viability of standalone carbon capture ventures, potentially signaling consolidation within the industry. The fate of Aker Carbon Capture’s technology and projects remains uncertain.

Huawei Cloud is reportedly undergoing a major restructuring, led by CEO Zhang Ping’an, to prioritize artificial intelligence and achieve profitability by 2025. This involves streamlining departments, focusing on AI-driven solutions (“3+2+1” framework), and scaling back non-core areas. The move follows executive personnel changes and aims to capitalize on the high-growth AI market, although potential workforce adjustments remain undefined. The restructuring marks another turning point after the previous dissolution of the Cloud & Computing Business Group.