Ocean Yield AS, a 100% owned subsidiary of Aker ASA, is contemplating to issue a
senior unsecured bond in the Norwegian credit market with maturity in July
2017. The contemplated bond issue will have a minimum issue amount of NOK 500
million. The net proceeds will be used to finance growth and for general
corporate purposes.

DNB Markets and Pareto Securities are the lead arrangers of the new potential
bond issue.

Company contact:
Lars Solbakken, CEO, Ocean Yield AS +47 24 13 01 90

This information is subject of the disclosure requirements acc. to §5-12 vphl
(Norwegian Securities Trading Act)



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