Aker ASA : Contemplating new bond issue

Aker ASA is contemplating to issue up to NOK 500 million in a new senior
unsecured bond in the Norwegian credit market with maturity in March 2017. The
net proceeds will be used to refinance Akers existing debt as well as for
general corporate purposes.

DnB Markets, SEB Merchant Banking, SpareBank 1 Markets and Swedbank First
Securities are the lead arrangers of the new potential bond issue.

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

This information is subject of the disclosure requirements pursuant to section
5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.


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