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Aker BP

M&A Activity Jun 2, 2014

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Acquisition of Marathon Norge Press & Analyst conference

CEO Karl Johnny Hersvik June 2, 2014

Creation of a strong Norwegian E&P company

Combined net production of 84 mboepd1 and estimated 2P reserves of ~200 mmboe2

Strategic
fit

Complementary production profiles

Diversified asset base across the full E&P life cycle

Organizational synergies achieved without layoffs
Risk
reduction

Provides the foundation for long-term financing

Transaction brings strong current cash flow
Growth
platform

Strong platform for future growth

Strong operational team on Alvheim
can be leveraged onto Ivar
Aasen

Increased size broadens set of opportunities and ability to manage portfolio

1Based on 2013 production, 2 2013 annual statement of reserves for Det norske, NPD (end 2013) for Marathon Oil Norge AS

Det norske acquires Marathon Oil Norge AS

Consideration

  • Marathon Oil Norge AS acquired for a cash consideration of USD 2.1 billion
  • Effective date January 1, 2014
  • 136 mmboe1 of proven and probable reserves, 24 mmboe in contingent resources2 and approximately 80 mmboe of upside2 in discoveries
  • Approximately 80 mboepd3 of production (2013)
  • Further upside identified

Financing

  • Secured a fully committed and underwritten acquisition loan facility for the full consideration
  • Advanced discussions ongoing to finalise a long-term (RBL) facility of USD 2,750 million
  • Rights issue of NOK equivalent of USD 500 million
  • Aker has pre-committed to subscribe its share (49.99%), remaining 50.01% is fully underwritten by a consortium of banks

Timetable to closing

  • Closing of the transaction is expected in fourth quarter 2014
  • Subject to regulatory approval in Norway and EU

1 Year-end 2013 reserves. Source: NPD, 2Det norske best estimate, 3Marathon Oil Norge Annual Report

Strategic fit

Complementary production and cash flow profiles

  • Alvheim fields' high near term production and cash flows reduce funding need significantly
  • Strengthens operational and financial capabilities ahead of development projects
  • Reduces the risk associated with timing and cost of development projects as the combined company will be in a tax-paying position

Diversified asset base on the NCS

  • Over 200 mmboe1 in combined reserves with approximately 60% in production
  • Portfolio balanced across all stages of the E&P lifecycle
  • Significant production
  • Large scale development projects
  • Exploration upsides

1 2013 annual statement of reserves for Det norske, NPD (end 2013) for Marathon Oil Norge AS

Acquiring a high quality North Sea portfolio

  • Alvheim is a "world-class" mid-life operated FPSO producing > 100 mboepd1 (gross) with ongoing development activity and significant upside potential
  • Located about 220 km north-west of Stavanger in 120 m water depth
  • High quality operations, 98 percent (avg.) FPSO uptime
  • Increasing 2P reserves over time
  • Low cost of operations
  • 2014 working interest production from the Alvheim fields estimated ~60 mboepd (90% oil) net to Det norske

1 Marathon Oil

Strategic fit

A strong team

  • Creates a robust and modern E&P company, that will build on the combined capabilities of the two teams
  • Marathon's organization brings significant operational experience from the Alvheim fields, adding to Det norske's exploration and development capabilities

Risk reduction

Financing

  • A fully committed and underwritten acquisition loan facility has been secured
  • In advanced discussions to finalise a longterm reserve-based lending (RBL) facility – main terms and conditions agreed
  • Equity rights issue to be carried out prior to closing
  • Aker ASA has pre-committed to subscribe their pro-rata share (49.99%)
  • The remainder is fully underwritten by consortium of banks (remaining 50.01%)
  • An extraordinary general meeting will be called this week
  • Long-term financing plan secured

Tax synergies reduce risk & funding need

  • Det norske is not in a tax paying position and hence needs to fund all investments on a pre-tax basis
  • Det norske would have built up significant tax losses through large investments on Ivar Aasen and Johan Sverdrup

  • Combined company will be in a tax paying position, similar to the large players on the NCS

  • Reduced funding requirements as tax depreciation can be offset against fields in production

Effectively, Det norske is un-levered on an after-tax basis

Growth platform

Comparisons of size and platform

Norge fields. Contingent resources estimated by Det norske

Note: Selected companies ranked by reported WI production; OECD vs. non OECD indicates bias of company's asset base Source: Company information

Growth platform

Organic growth platform

  • Increased organisational capabilities across the E&P value chain
  • Synergies to be achieved without redundancies expected
  • Continue to build on the skills in combined company
  • High potential for organic growth in the combined portfolio

Risk reduction

Growth platform

Creation of a strong Norwegian E&P company

  • Unique opportunity to acquire significant production on the NCS available at the right time for Det norske
  • Near term production and cash flow complements existing asset base
  • Risk associated with timing and cost for development projects is reduced due to tax system
  • Significantly increases operational and financial strength
  • Scale creates diversification to support future growth

Appendix

Alvheim fields

  • Consists of the Kameleon, Boa, Kneler and Kameleon East accumulations
  • ~80% liquids / ~20% gas
  • Alvheim blend sells at 3-6 USD/bbl premium to Brent blend
  • Three new infill wells planned for 2014 15
  • Production forecast to last until 2031, blowdown of gas cap planned for 2026
License: PL203, PL088BS, PL036C
Discovery
year:
1998
Reservoir: Paleocene, Heimdal fm.
End 2013 2P reserves (net): 93 mmboe1 (net)
Production
start:
2008
Wells: 15 subsea
producers tied
to
Alvheim FPSO

Volund field

  • Subsea tie-back to the Alvheim FPSO, 8 km to the north
  • Additional infill locations identified
  • Production forecast to last to 2025
License: PL150
Discovery
year:
1994
Reservoir: Paleocene, Hermod
fm.
End 2013 2P reserves (net): 14 mmboe1 (net)
Production
start:
2009
Wells: 4 subsea
producers, 1 water
injector
tied
to Alvheim FPSO

Vilje field

  • Subsea tie-back to the Alvheim FPSO, 19 km to the south-west
  • Production forecast to last to 2030
Discovery
year:
2003
Reservoir: Plaeocene, Heimdal
fm.
End 2013 2P reserves (net): 14 mmboe1 (net)
Production
start:
2008
Wells: 3 subsea
producers tied
to
Alvheim FPSO

Bøyla field

  • Subsea tie-back to the Alvheim FPSO, 26 km to the north
  • PDO approved in 2012 with first oil expected for Q1 2015
  • Drilling of production wells ongoing
  • Gross plateau production expected at ~20 mboepd and production is forecast to last until 2030
License: PL340
Discovery
year:
2009
Reservoir: Paleocene, Hermod
fm.
End 2013 2P reserves: 15 mmboe1 (net)
Production start: 2015
Wells: 2 subsea producers, 1 water
injector tied
to Alvheim FPSO

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