Clarksons Completes Acquisition of RS Platou

Shipping analysis and broking services company Clarksons has announced that completion of its acquisition of industry rival RS Platou took place on Monday.

The appointments of Peter M. Anker and Birger Nergaard to the board of directors of Clarksons have now taken effect.

Andi Case, Chief Executive of Clarksons, commented: “I am delighted to announce the completion of the acquisition of RS Platou ASA and we look forward to welcoming the Platou team into the enlarged group. The priority now is to implement our integration plans and we are excited about the enhanced offering we will be able to provide our clients following the combination of the two businesses”.

Given the complementary activities, in terms of geographic locations, operations and industry specialization, the boards of both Clarksons and Platou believe in the enhanced offering of the combined business positions.

Established in Oslo in 1936, the RS Platou Group is a leading international broker and investment bank providing high value brokerage, financial and advisory services focused on the offshore and shipping markets. The RS Platou Group’s business comprises four core divisions: Offshore, Shipbroking, Investment Banking and Project Finance.