Karbon invest crosses 15% ownership threshold in Techstep

Karbon Invest AS announced on September 24, 2025, that it has acquired 173,913 shares in Techstep ASA from Rugz AS. This transaction increases Karbon Invest's total holding in Techstep to 5,329,459 shares, representing 15.49% of the outstanding shares and votes in the company. Consequently, Karbon Invest has crossed the 15% mandatory notification threshold as stipulated by section 4-2 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

The announcement clarifies that this share transfer primarily serves to consolidate Mr. Rugseth's share ownership within Techstep. It explicitly states that the transaction does not represent a realization of the shares' value or an alteration in Mr. Rugseth's indirect ownership position in the company. Jens Rugseth, who is a board member of Techstep, indirectly controls Karbon Invest.

Further details reveal that Karbon Invest is directly controlled by Rugz AS and Rugz II AS, both of which are directly controlled by Mr. Rugseth. This disclosure adheres to the requirements of sections 4-2 and 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.