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Hurtigruten ASA engages in the marine transportation services. The company operates through the following segments: Hurtigruten Norwegian Coast, Explorer Products, Spitsbergen and Other Business. The Hurtigruten Norwegian Coast segment provides international cruise services. The Explorer Products segment offers explorer cruises in the Antarctic and around Greenland. The Spitsbergen segment consists of cruise operations together with overnight accommodation and adventure products. The Other Business segment comprises bus and cargo operations, and portfolio of properties. The company was founded by MS Richard With in 1893 and is headquartered in Narvik, Norway.

SpareBank 1 Boligkreditt AS engages in the provision of co-operative banking services. It acquires lien residential mortgages properties originated by the owner banks and finances properties by issuing covered bonds. The company was founded in August 2005 and is headquartered in Stavanger, Norway.

Nestlé Norge AS operates as a food and beverage company. It manufactures, supplies, and produces prepared dishes and cooking aids, milk-based products, pharmaceuticals and ophthalmic goods, baby foods, and cereals. Its products portfolio includes powdered and liquid beverages, water, milk products and ice cream, nutrition and health science, confectionery, and pet care item. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Lysaker, Norway.

Innovasjon Norge provides business financing services. Its services include start ups, growth companies and clusters, internationalization and sustainability. The company was founded in 1852 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Akvaplan-Niva AS provides expert knowledge and advisory services to environment and on aquaculture. The company is headquartered in Tromsø, Norway.