Mandatory notification of trade

Finn Berg Jacobsen, deputy chairman in Aker ASA, purchased 5 000 shares in Aker ASA at a price of NOK 137 share. The shares are purchased through the company FBJ Consulting AS, which is owned by Berg Jacobsen. After the purchase, Berg Jacobsen's total shareholdings are 5 000 shares. This information is subject of the disclosure requirements acc. to §5-12 vphl (Norwegian Securities Trading Act)