Postponed execution of planned share issue

In its third quarter report, Aker BioMarine announced its plan to issue new
shares in range NOK 200 - 250 million in order to finance, among other, the
rebuild of Antarctic Sea (formerly Thorshøvdi). Pursuant to discussions with its
largest shareholder Aker ASA, Aker BioMarine has decided to postpone the share
issue to first quarter 2012. Until the execution of the share issue, Aker ASA
will provide up to NOK 166 million in bridge financing which equals Aker ASA's
pro rata share of a NOK 200 million share issue. The interest rate is based on
arms' length principle and set to NIBOR plus 1,50% p.a.


For more information, please contact:
Fredrik Nygaard, CFO Aker BioMarine: + 47 24 13 00 00
Hallvard Muri, CEO Aker BioMarine: +47 24 13 00 00

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


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