Aker ASA A Shares Engaged ABG Sundal Collier Norge ASA and Arctic Securities ASA to explore the opportunity to acquire approx. 16.5M shares - To explore the opportunity to acquire approx. 16.5M shares (~6 per cent of the share capital) in Aker Solutions ASA, but with the possibility for Aker ASA at its full discretion to increase or decrease the number of shares to be acquired - The book building process commences immediately, and will close no later than at 08:00 CET, 27 November 2013. The book building period can be closed earlier or extended at the Managers' own discretion