Mandatory notification of trade - options
On 3 November 2010, in connection with Orkla`s option programme, 15,000 options in Orkla-shares were exercised at a strike price NOK 40.47 per share. After this transaction, the total number of options issued in Orkla shares is now 20,757,000. In addition Orkla has a hedge through a cash-settled financial derivative of 600,000 underlying shares related to the option programmes. Orkla owns 9,152,815 treasury shares. Orkla ASAOslo, 3 November 2010Contact Orkla Investor Relations:Rune Helland, Tel: +47 2254 4411 This information is subject of the disclosure