Hemen Holding Limited ("Hemen"), which is indirectly
controlled by trusts established by John Fredriksen for the
benefit of his immediate family, has today acquired
1,500,000 shares at a price of NOK 9.50 per share in Solstad
Farstad ASA ("SOFF"). After the acquisition Hemen holds
48,689,231 shares in SOFF, representing 16.7 % of the shares
and votes in SOFF. Hemen does not hold rights to shares in
SOFF.
This disclosure is made pursuant to section 4-2 of the
Securities Trading Act.