Aker Kvaerner reduces its debt
Cash and bank deposits in the group totalled NOK 5.2 billion at 30 September. The outstanding balance on the three-year credit before the partial repayment is roughly NOK 3.5 billion.
For the bondholders in "Flytende rente Kværner ASA obligasjonslån 2002/2004" with ticker KVI 55 on the Oslo Stock Exchange the partial repayment will be made by a drawing among bondholders registered in VPS on 18.12.2003.
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For further information, please contact:
Media:
Geir Arne Drangeid, SVP Group Communications, Aker Kværner ASA, Tel: +47 67 51 30 36
Geir Arne Drangeid, SVP Group Communications, Aker Kværner ASA, Tel: +47 67 51 30 36
Investor relations:
Tore Langballe, Vice President Investor Relations, Aker Kværner ASA, Tel: +47 67 51 31 06
Tore Langballe, Vice President Investor Relations, Aker Kværner ASA, Tel: +47 67 51 31 06
Aker Kværner ASA
is through its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Aker Kvaerner") a leading global provider of engineering and construction services, technology products and integrated solutions. The business within Aker Kvaerner spans a number of industries, including Oil & Gas production, Refining & Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology, Mining & Metals, Power, Pulping and Shipbuilding. Aker Kvaerner has aggregated annual revenues of approximately USD 6 billion and employs around 29,000 employees in more than 30 countries.