The takeover vehicle, headed by media mogul chairman Trygve Hegnar and Norwegian investor Petter Stordalen who is also already a board member, has given until 23 February for any objections about the redemption price to be made.

It is offering NOK 7 per share – the price already paid to acquire 409,286,581 shares and which valued at Hurtigruten at NOK 2.94bn