Salmon farming tax rate lower than analyst predictions; shares surge on stock exchange

The arrows are pointing upwards for salmon farmers Mowi, Grieg, Leroy and SalMar after the government unveiled a tax rate of 25 percent.

Several salmon shares rose on the stock exchange following the news the government has reached an agreement on the salmon tax proposal.
Several salmon shares rose on the stock exchange following the news the government has reached an agreement on the salmon tax proposal.Foto: Anders Hannemose Furuset