Aker Capital strengthens ownership in Det norske oljeselskap
Aker Capital, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aker ASA, today purchased 12 954 478 shares in Det norske oljeselskap, corresponding to 11.66 percent of Det norske stock. The per-share purchase price was NOK 40.25 ; the total purchase amounted to NOK 521 million. Following the share acquisition, Aker Capital owns 57 898 658 Det norske shares, which corresponds to a 52.11 percent ownership interest in the oil company. "Aker has long had great confidence in further Norwegian continental shelf development. The significant petroleum resources discovered recently reinforce this assessment.