Aker buys the Antarctic Navigator

The Board of Aker ASA has approved the agreement from September thisyear to buy the vessel the Antarctic Navigator. The purchase price isNOK 550 million, as previously communicated.

For Aker and Aker BioMarine's other shareholders, it is positive thatAker BioMarine with this deal is able to focus on its coreactivities; capturing and processing krill. The company haspreviously divested its fisheries business in Argentina and on theFaeroe Islands to Aker Ocean Harvest.

The sale of the Antarctic Navigator has no immediate cash impact oneither company. The transaction is settled with Aker BioMarinetransferring debt to Aker and giving Aker a seller's credit.

The sale of the vessel has been approved by Aker BioMarine AntarcticAS, which owns the vessel, in a general meeting. All conditionsrelated to the sales agreement have thus been resolved.

Aker remains in dialogue with potential partners about the vessel'sfuture deployment.

For further information please contact:Geir Arne Drangeid, Partner & EVP, Aker ASA, tel: +47 24 13 00 65Aaron Kramer, CFO Aker BioMarine ASA, tel: +47 916 30 130

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