Aker ASA: Successful bond issue

Reference is made to the notification sent 22 August 2012 regarding a potentialnew bond issue by Aker ASA. The senior unsecured bond issue of NOK 1.000 millionwith expected maturity date on 07 September 2022 has now been successfullycompleted. The offering was oversubscribed.

Settlement date is expected to be 07 September 2012. An application will be madefor the bond to be listed on Oslo Stock Exchange. As previously announced, theproceeds will be used for refinancing of existing debt and for general corporatepurposes.

Arctic Securities, DNB Markets and Pareto Securities acted as lead arrangers ofthe bond issue.

Company contact:Trond Brandsrud, CFO, Aker ASA +47 24 13 00 30Atle Kigen, Head of communication, Aker ASA +47 24 13 00 08

This information is subject of the disclosure requirements acc. to §5-12 vphl(Norwegian Securities Trading Act)

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