Advisors elected to advice the board of directors related to proposed merger with Aker ASA (19.09.12)

Reference is made to the stock exchange release of September 11 2012 regarding the proposal from Aker ASA to merge Aker BioMarine ASA with a wholly owned subsidiary of Aker ASA.

The board of directors has today elected Swedbank First Securities and Carnegie as financial advisors in connection with the merger. The advisors shall prepare a fairness opinion regarding the merger and the proposed exchange ratio, and also assist the the board in general in connection with the merger. The board has also elected the law firm Wikborg Rein as legal advisor.

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