Mandatory notification of trade

As part of the existing employee share program in Aker ASA the following insiders have purchased shares.

Trond Brandsrud, CFO of Aker ASA, has purchased 5 988 shares in Aker ASA. The shares are purchased at a price of NOK 107.60 per share. After the purchase Brandsrud's total shareholdings are 15 988.

Maria Moræus Hanssen, Investment Director of Aker ASA, has purchased 150 shares in Aker ASA. The shares are purchased at a price of NOK 107.60 per share. After the purchase Hanssen's total shareholdings are 1 650.

After these purchases Aker ASA has 9426 shares as remaining treasury shares.

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