Aker ASA: Mandatory Notification of Trade

Aker ASA today bought 4,400 own shares at an average price of NOK 617.4108 per
share. The shares were acquired on Euronext Oslo Børs as part of the company's
share program for employees. This gives Aker ASA a new holding of 33,511 own
shares.

Investor contact:

Svein Oskar Stoknes, Chief Financial Officer Aker ASA
Tel: +47 94 80 46 43
Email: svein.stoknes@akerasa.com

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