Aker ASA: Contemplating new bond issue

Aker ASA is contemplating the issue of up to NOK 500 million in a new senior
unsecured bond in the Norwegian credit market with maturity in January 2019. The
net proceeds will be used to refinance Aker's outstanding bond AKER 04 with
maturity in December 2012 and for general corporate purposes.
Pareto Securities has been appointed as sole arranger of the potential bond
issue.


Company contact:
Trond Brandsrud, CFO, Aker ASA +47 24 13 00 30



This information is subject of the disclosure requirements acc. to §5-12 vphl
(Norwegian Securities Trading Act)



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