Completion of merger between Det norske and Aker Exploration
Aker Exploration ASA and Det norske oljeselskap ASA resolved at their respective extraordinary general meetings held on 19 October 2009 to merge the companies. The merger is planned to be completed by registration in the Register of Business Enterprises after the stock exchange trading hours on 22 December 2009. The companies have, as to date, received no objections against the merger within the deadline for creditors to put forward such objections. Remaining conditions for the merger are fulfilled. The first day of trading of the shares for the combined company will be on 23 December 2009.