In a statement released by the Scottish Salmon Company (SSC), the company is urging shareholders to taccept the current offer price of NOK 28.25 (€2.80/$3.10) per share, again citing the price offered by Bakkaforst is "at an all-time high." The SSC had previously announced the bid on Nov. 8.

Minority shareholders have previously criticized the bid, stating they want the same offer that was given to private equity fund Northern Link.

According to the SSC, the company has engaged with finance advisor DC Advisory to provide an assessment of the offer.