Aker ASA : Mandatory notification of trade

Aker Capital AS, the majority shareholder of Det norske oljeselskap ASA ("DETNOR"), has today bought NOK 69.75 million of the outstanding convertible bond with ticker AKX01 in connection with DETNOR's announced sale of convertible bonds held in treasury. The convertible bonds were bought at a price of 108.56% of par.

Following the acquisition, Aker Capital AS holds NOK 103.4 million in the convertible bond AKX01. Aker Capital AS also holds 63 688 558 shares in DETNOR, representing 52.11% of the total number of registered shares.

Aker Capital AS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aker ASA.

This information is subject of the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.