Aker BP ASA announces pricing of Senior Notes Offering

24 Sep 2024 22:11 CEST

Aker BP ASA (the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has priced its
offering (the "Offering") of (i) $750 million aggregate principal amount of
5.125% Senior Notes due 2034 (the "2034 Notes") at a price equal to 99.683% of
the aggregate principal amount thereof and (ii) $750 million aggregate principal
amount of its 5.800% Senior Notes due 2054 (the "2054 Notes") at a price equal
to 99.690% of the aggregate principal amount thereof (the 2034 Notes and 2054
Notes are collectively referred to as the "Notes"). Interest will be payable
semi-annually.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the Offering for general
corporate purposes and to purchase any and all of its outstanding (i) 3.000%
Senior Notes due 2025, (ii) 2.875% Senior Notes due 2026 and (iii) 2.000% Senior
Notes due 2026 (the "Tender Offers" and each, a "Tender Offer"), in each case as
validly tendered and accepted for purchase. Consummation of the Tender Offers
are subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions. The Company reserves the
right, subject to applicable law, to (i) waive any and all conditions to any or
all of the Tender Offers, (ii) extend or terminate any of the Tender Offers, or
(iii) otherwise amend any of the Tender Offers in any respect.

The Offering is expected to close on or about October 1, 2024, subject to
customary conditions precedent for similar transactions. In connection with the
Offering, the initial purchasers may engage in stabilizing transactions with a
view to supporting the market price of the Notes at a level higher than that
which might otherwise prevail. Any stabilization action must be conducted in
accordance with all applicable laws and rules.

For further information, please contact:

John Ole Hægeland, VP Corporate Finance, tel.: +47 906 06 169
Kjetil Bakken, VP Investor Relations, tel.: +47 918 89 889


Cautionary Statements

This press release is for information purposes only and does not constitute a
prospectus or any offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any
security in the United States of America or in any other jurisdiction. This
press release also does not constitute an offer to purchase or the solicitation
of an offer to purchase any security in the United States of America or any
other jurisdiction. This announcement is not for public release, publication or
distribution, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States (including
its territories and possessions, any state of the United States and the District
of Columbia), except to "qualified institutional buyers" ("QIBs") as defined in
Rule 144A under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities
Act"). This announcement does not constitute or form a part of any offer of, or
solicitation to purchase or subscribe for, any securities in the United States.
Any such securities have not been, and will not be, registered under the
Securities Act. Any such securities may not be offered or sold in the United
States, except that the securities may be offered for sale in the United States
to QIBs in reliance on the exemption from registration under Rule 144A. No
public offering of securities will be made in the United States or in any other
jurisdiction where such an offering is restricted or prohibited.

This announcement is directed only at persons (i) outside the United Kingdom;
(ii) that have professional experience in matters relating to investments
falling within Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000
(Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (the "Order"); (iii) falling within Article
49(2)(a) to (d) ("high net worth companies, unincorporated associations etc.")
of the Order or (iv) to whom this announcement may otherwise be directed without
contravention of Section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (all
such persons together being referred to as "relevant persons"). This
announcement must not be acted on or relied on by persons who are not relevant
persons. Any investment or investment activity to which this announcement
relates is available only to relevant persons and will be engaged in only with
relevant persons.

In member states of the European Economic Area ("EEA") or the United Kingdom,
this announcement is directed only at persons who are "qualified investors"
under Regulation (EU) 2017/1129, as amended, or Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 as it
forms part of United Kingdom domestic law by virtue of the European Union
(Withdrawal) Act 2018.

No PRIIPs/UK PRIIPs KID. No PRIIPs/ UK PRIIPs key information document (KID) has
been prepared as not available to retail in the EEA or the United Kingdom.

This press release may include projections and other "forward-looking"
statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Any such
projections or statements reflect the current views of the Company about further
events and financial performance. No assurances can be given that such events or
performance will occur as projected and actual results may differ materially
from these projections.

Neither the content of the Company's website nor any website accessible by
hyperlinks on the Company's website is incorporated in, or forms part of, this
announcement. The distribution of this announcement into certain jurisdictions
may be restricted by law. Persons into whose possession this announcement comes
should inform themselves about and observe any such restrictions. Any failure to
comply with these restrictions may constitute a violation of the securities laws
of any such jurisdiction.

About Aker BP:
Aker BP is a company engaged in exploration, field development and production of
oil and gas on the Norwegian continental shelf. The company operates the field
centres Alvheim, Edvard Grieg, Ivar Aasen, Skarv, Ula and Valhall, and is a
partner in the Johan Sverdrup field. Aker BP is headquartered at Fornebu,
Norway, and is listed on Oslo Børs under the ticker AKRBP. More about Aker BP at
www.akerbp.com/en.

This information is subject to disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12
of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act and requirements under the EU Market
Abuse Regulation.

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