Trade subject to notification - options
On 9 December 2008, in connection with Orkla`s option programme, 63 335 options in Orkla-shares were exercised at a strike price of NOK 27.20 per share. A total of 10 657 165 options in Orkla have currently been issued. Moreover, Orkla has an exposure through a cash-settled financial derivative of 1 400 000 underlying shares in the hedge-position related to the remaining 601 500 synthetic options of the cash bonus programme. Orkla holds 14 052 385 treasury shares. Orkla ASA,Oslo, 10 December 2008Contact:Rune Helland, SVP Orkla Investor Relations. Tel.: +47 22 54 44 11