In connection with Aker ASAs placement of shares in Aker Kvaerner, Aker Kvaerner ASA has requested the lead managers to subscribe for and be allocated 550 000 shares as part of the company's buy-back program.

Media:
Torbjørn S. Andersen, SVP Group Communications, Aker Kvaerner. Tel: +47 67 51 30 36, Mob: +47 928 85 542

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Lasse Torkildsen, VP Investor Relations, Aker Kvaerner, Tel: +47 67 51 30 39