This year, Equro marks 20 years as a provider of solutions and services for shareholder administration, securities registration, and investor management. What began as a clear professional initiative to simplify and professionalize the handling of shares and shareholders has today developed into one of the leading players in the Nordic region – and a significant actor also in a broader European context.

Built on expertise, systems, and regulatory understanding

Since its inception, Equro has had one clear point of departure: shareholder administration is a discipline that requires precision, structure, and an in-depth understanding of regulation. Whether it concerns share registers, account keeping in VPS, reporting to authorities, or the handling of corporate and capital events, correctness and quality have always been guiding principles.

Equro has therefore chosen to develop and own its own systems, tailored to Nordic conditions and adapted to applicable laws and regulations. This provides customers with confidence that the solutions are always up to date, while also offering the flexibility needed to handle both simple and complex ownership structures.

A unique position in the market

Today, Equro is the only company in Norway that both offers its own share register solution and at the same time acts as an account operator in the Norwegian central securities depository, Euronext Securities Oslo (VPS). This combination enables Equro to cover the full spectrum of needs related to shareholder administration – from “do-it-yourself” solutions to full outsourcing of shareholder administration.

The client portfolio is broad, ranging from newly established companies with a single shareholder to listed structures and companies with many thousands of owners. Within Equro’s registers, values of very significant amounts are currently administered, and the company supports industrial companies, private equity environments, brokerage firms, and financial institutions in Norway and the rest of Scandinavia.

Strong growth and an expanded service offering

In recent years, Equro has experienced clear and controlled growth, both in the number of clients and in the breadth of services offered. In addition to share register and account operator services, the company has developed solutions for, among other things:

  • investor portals and digital communication

  • general meetings and board work

  • reporting, dividend payments, and distributions

  • advanced systems for private equity, project finance, and asset management

Through solutions such as Totalis, Equro has also strengthened its position within more complex investment environments, where the requirements for oversight, compliance, and documentation are particularly high.

Trust as the most important asset

A common thread throughout Equro’s journey over the past 20 years is the trust of its clients. Shareholder data and ownership information are among a company’s most sensitive assets, and Equro has always maintained a conscious focus on security, traceability, and responsibility.

For clients, this means predictability in day-to-day operations, confidence when dealing with regulation and authorities – and, not least, the opportunity to spend less time on administration and more time on core business activities.

Looking ahead – also to the next 20 years

While the 20-year anniversary is first and foremost an occasion to look back, it is also a natural point in time to look ahead. The requirements for transparency, reporting, and digital interaction will only increase in the years to come. Equro’s ambition is to continue to be a long-term partner for its clients – with solutions that simplify processes, ensure compliance, and create value.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all clients, partners, and employees who have contributed to the journey so far. Without you, Equro would not be where it is today.

We look forward to what comes next.