Akastor — Interim / Quarterly Report 2015

Jul 16, 2015

SECOND QUARTER AND FIRST HALF YEAR RESULTS 2015

16 JULY 2015

SECOND QUARTER AND FIRST HALF YEAR RESULTS 2015

The challenging market situation has continued in the second quarter, resulting in a mixed performance of the investments. Overall, the majority of the portfolio companies have had satisfactory performance during the second quarter. As in the previous quarter; MHWirth is the company where the market situation is having most impact. All of Akastor's portfolio companies are focusing on making the necessary adjustments to their respective cost bases, as well as improving operational efficiency. The working capital level for Akastor remains high.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS 2Q 2015:

AKASTOR AS AN INVESTMENT COMPANY

• Significant improvement measures initiated in all portfolio companies.
• Cost saving programs ongoing.
• Substantial reduction in workforce implemented.
• Focus on operational improvements.
• The portfolio companies are affected by the weak oilfield service market.
• Strategy remains firm: Implementing value creation plans for portfolio companies.
• Divested a property in Norway for around NOK 28 million after closing of the second quarter.
• Kristian Røkke appointed CEO, succeeding Frank O. Reite, who will take the position of CFO at Aker ASA.

AKASTOR'S PORTFOLIO

• Revenues of NOK 3 693 million.
• EBITDA of NOK 141 million, with a margin of 3.8 percent.
• Restructuring costs of NOK 20 million in MHWirth charged to the EBITDA.
• Hedge transactions not qualifying for hedge accounting with a negative effect of NOK 12 million in EBITDA.
• Order intake of NOK 2.3 billion, giving an order backlog of NOK 18.7 billion.
• Working capital level remains high at NOK 3.1 billion, at the same level as the previous quarter.
• Net interest bearing debt of NOK 6.1 billion.

NET CAPITAL EMPLOYED

SHARE PRICE

29.09.2014 - 15.07.2015

01. SECOND QUARTER AND FIRST HALF YEAR UPDATE

ABOUT THE QUARTER AND FIRST HALF

Both the first and the second quarter were challenging for Akastor as an owner of several companies in the oilfield services industry. Given the circumstances, the majority of the portfolio companies have had satisfactory performance, both in the first and second quarter of 2015. However, MHWirth was the company seeing the most significant impact of the market situation during both quarters. Measures are being taken in all companies in order to adapt to the current market situation.

FINANCIAL SITUATION

The liquidity reserve for Akastor at the end of the second quarter was around NOK 1.35 billion, with cash and bank deposits of NOK 850 million and undrawn committed credit facilities of NOK 500 million. The working capital level of NOK 3.1 billion has remained relatively stable in the second quarter.

RESULTS FROM THE COMPANIES

The aggregated revenues of the portfolio companies were down 39 percent in the second quarter compared to the same quarter previous year, to NOK 3 693 million. Revenues for first half 2015 are down 25% from the same period in 2014, to NOK 8 239 million. Lower activity and deterioration of the market situation for the entire oil services industry, and the drilling segment in particular, has caused this development.

The sum of the results of the companies in Akastor's portfolio gave an aggregated 2Q EBITDA result of NOK 141 million, including NOK 20 million in restructuring costs. Hedge transactions not qualifying for hedge accounting had a negative effect of NOK 12 million on the EBITDA. For the first half of 2015, the EBITDA result was NOK 318 million, compared to NOK 265 million in 1H 2014.

COST IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES

Given the current situation in the oil and energy markets, Akastor is focusing on ensuring that each of its portfolio companies is equipped to adapt to the changes. Cost reduction activities have been initiated in all portfolio companies to adapt its cost base to the current market environment. The implemented reduction in workforce for all Akastor companies in 2015 is approximately 13.5 percent, down to 6 585 at the end of June 2015. Based on the current initiatives, the number of employees will be approximately 6 000 at the end of the year.

VALUE CREATION PLANS

The investment team in Akastor is cooperating with the boards and management teams in each company to implement the appropriate value creation plans for each company. The long term ambition and strategy remains firm. In short term, the focus is to ensure that the companies improve operations, strengthen competitive position, and ensure flexibility to adjust to the rapid market changes.

STRENGTHENING THE TEAMS

As an owner, one of the main tasks of Akastor is to ensure that the portfolio companies have the right management resources. As a part of this process, Akastor is actively facilitating the evaluation and strengthening of its portfolio companies' management teams. Several executive teams have been strengthened recently with additional focus on key areas.

SHARE PRICE

The share price has developed negatively during the quarter. The stock saw a 14.5 percent decline in the second quarter, whereas the Oslo Energy Index appreciated by 3 percent. The shareprice has decreased by 34 percent during the frst six months of 2015.

TRANSACTIONS

The current market environment for the majority of Akastor's portfolio is such that Akastor regards it to be more value creating to hold and develop these investments, as opposed to selling them. Akastor sold the remaining 17 percent share of a property in the Oslo area, with a gain of NOK 37 million in the first quarter. In July, after closing of the second quarter, another property in Norway was sold for around NOK 28 million, which was approximately book value of the property.

CEO'S PERSPECTIVE

CEO Frank Reite states in a comment:

We are taking actions to align our companies to the current market environment, and the majority of our portfolio companies have had a decent performance in the first half of 2015.

We are working in close cooperation with the management teams to strengthen and develop each of our businesses. We have a long-term perspective, but must at the same time assure that our portfolio companies have the required flexibility to operate in a challenging market.

02. UPDATE ON THE PORTFOLIO COMPANIES

Akastor has six reporting segments: MHWirth, Frontica Business Solutions, AKOFS Offshore, KOP Surface Products, Fjords Processing and Real Estate & other holdings.

KEY FINANCIALS: PORTFOLIO COMPANIES

NOK million	MHWirth	Frontica Business Solutions	AKOFS Offshore	Fjords Processing	KOP Surface Products	Real Estate and other	Total
Revenue	1 619	1 261	186	475	255	113	2 693
EBITDA	3	57	31	16	59	(25)	141
EBIT	(103)	31	(56)	7	45	(66)	(143)

NET CAPITAL EMPLOYED OF 14.9 BILLION

MHWirth

The current down cycle in the offshore drilling market is turning out worse than 2008-09. Contract awards and tenders are almost completely gone with 21 new floater fixtures so far this year compared to 89 in 2014. Floater utilization rates are at approximately 85% (78% including passive fleet). At the same time the new building book is at an all-time-high with 84 Ultra Deep Water (UDW) units under construction. The market is responding by scrapping at an unprecedented rate with 36 floaters announced removed/scrapped in the current down cycle. No new build orders for high end floaters had been placed as of end of May this year (source Clarksons Platou Rig Monthly June 2015) and the current oversupply in the global rig market indicates that this situation will continue into 2016 and beyond.

These market conditions have resulted in a revenue drop for MHWirth of 32 percent the first half of 2015 compared to first half 2014. In response, MHWirth started adapting the organization early on in 2015. In the first quarter the company announced a personnel reduction of 750. In the second quarter, additional cuts have increased the total personnel reduction to approximately 1000 for the full year 2015. The corresponding reduction of the annual cost base is estimated to be around NOK 700 million with a non-recurring restructuring cost of NOK 40 million taken in the first quarter and additional NOK 20 million charged to the second quarter result. The impact of the personnel reduction will gradually take effect throughout the year. Although these cost reduction initiatives are significant, MHWirth is reviewing its operating model in order to further adapt to current market conditions. However, initiatives need to be balanced with securing quality in the delivery of the backlog.

Revenue ended at NOK 1 619 million in the second quarter, 48 percent down compared to second quarter last year and 26 percent down compared to first quarter this year. This was mainly driven by reduced revenue on large projects due to lack of order intake and backlog phasing. MHWirth completed delivery of the DSME built Songa Equinox (Cat D 1) package in the quarter.

EBITDA in the second quarter of 2015 was NOK 3 million, including the restructuring costs of NOK 20 million. DLS results remained robust in second quarter. The results were driven by

Sector: Oil and gas equipment and services CEO: Roy Dyrseth

MHWirth is a leading global provider of first-class drilling solutions and services to the oil and gas industry. The company offers a full range of drilling equipment, drilling riser solutions and related products and services for the drilling market, primarily the offshore sector.

mhwirth.com

stable supply of spare parts to operating rigs and supply chain improvements. The working capital level (NCOA) of MHWirth remained on NOK 3.2 billion in the quarter, still impacted by delayed delivery and delayed payments from customers on some larger projects. Order intake in the second quarter ended at NOK 932 million, up from NOK 788 million in the previous quarter. This resulted in a book to bill for the second quarter of 0.6x up from 0.4x in first quarter.

A significant proportion of MHWirths backlog is for delivery of seven drilling packages to Jurong Shipyard in Singapore, for operations in Brazil. Due to the financial uncertainty of Jurongs client; Sete Brazil, progress on the Jurong drilling packages has been slowed down until the situation in Brazil is concluded.

KEY FINANCIALS: MHWIRTH

NOK million	2Q 15	2Q 14	YTD 15	YTD 14
Operating revenue and other income	1 619	3 115	3 793	5 539
EBITDA	3	269	7	493
EBIT	(103)	196	(210)	345
CAPEX and R&D capitalization	152	191	260	302
NCOA	3 183	2 946	3 183	2 946
Net capital employed	6 317	5 379	6 317	5 379
Order intake	932	1 919	1 721	3 711
Order backlog	7 110	11 230	7 110	11 230
Employees	3 694	4 164	3 694	4 164

FRONTICA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Frontica Business Solutions had revenues of NOK 1 261 million in the quarter, down from NOK 1 432 million last year. EBITDA ended at NOK 57 million, with an EBITDA margin of 4.5 percent, down from 5.9 percent in second quarter last year. The order intake of NOK 804 million was somewhat low, due to reassessment of expected volume from existing contracts in the coming 12 months. During the second quarter, Frontica also secured two strategically important contracts within payroll and staffing with external customers.

Frontica is experiencing a slow-down in the market, which will impact revenues further going forward. However, Frontica also sees opportunities emerging from a continuing trend of outsourcing among potential clients and an increased focus on cost optimal solutions. The company is working continuously to drive down costs and streamline service offerings.

Sector: Business services CEO: Niels Didrich Buch

Frontica Business Solutions is a global provider of corporate services. The company has a decade of experience as a supplier of in-house services to Aker Solutions. This has given Frontica a thorough understanding of the petroleum industry, its challenges and opportunities.

frontica.com

KEY FINANCIALS: FRONTICA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

NOK million	2Q 15	2Q 14	YTD 15	YTD 14
Operating revenue and other income	1 261	1 432	2 692	2 905
EBITDA	57	85	121	165
EBIT	31	60	69	118
CAPEX and R&D capitalization	8	20	26	46
NCOA	(297)	(320)	(297)	(20)
Net capital employed	301	136	301	136
Order intake	804	1 422	2 298	2 904
Order backlog	2 260	86	2 260	86
Employees	1 065	1 408	1 065	1 408

AKOFS OFFSHORE

Revenue in AKOFS Offshore was NOK 186 million in the second quarter compared to NOK 613 million previous year. AKOFS Offshore had two vessels with stable, high performance and one vessel with no activity during the quarter.

Skandi Santos continued its strong track record and operated close to full utilization through the quarter following the drydocking as a part of a five years classing. Skandi Santos was back in operations in the middle of April, starting on the second fiveyear contract in Brazil.

Aker Wayfarer continued working on the contract in Germany with full utilization during the quarter. Following the charter extension, the vessel is contracted throughout October, and will go to yard in December 2015 for preparations for the 5 year contract in Brazil.

AKOFS Seafarer was idle during the quarter. The relevant spot market is expected to be challenging going forward. Further initiatives have been taken to reduce the cost level of the vessel, whilst still maintaining flexibility to operate on short notice.

The EBITDA result for AKOFS Offshore of NOK 31 million in the quarter was impacted by the lack of activity of one vessel.

Order intake was NOK 66 million in the second quarter, and backlog at the end of the quarter was NOK 6 194 million. Order intake in the quarter is related to the contract extension for Aker Wayfarer in Germany.

Sector: Oil and gas equipment and services CEO: Geir Sjøberg

AKOFS Offshore is a global provider of vessel-based subsea well construction and intervention services to the oil and gas industry. The company is covering all phases from conceptual development to project execution and offshore operations.

akofsoffshore.com

KEY FINANCIALS: AKOFS OFFSHORE

NOK million	2Q 15	2Q 14	YTD 15	YTD 14
Operating revenue and other income	186	613	354	1 007
EBITDA	31	(480)	7	(439)
EBIT	(56)	(1 557)	(165)	(1 596)
CAPEX and R&D capitalization	61	7	1 027	9
NCOA	(54)	(180)	(54)	(180)
Net capital employed	5 415	2 345	5 415	2 345
Order intake	66	279	186	541
Order backlog	6 194	335	6 194	335
Employees	102	134	102	134

FJORDS PROCESSING

Revenues of Fjords Processing were NOK 475 million in the quarter, down from NOK 567 million in second quarter last year. EBITDA for the quarter ended at NOK 16 million, with EBITDA margin of 3.4 percent, down from 4.2 percent in second quarter 2014. The drop in revenue and margin results from lower activity within certain areas of the Equipment and Packages segment. The Major Project segment performed well in the quarter.

The order intake in the quarter was NOK 500 million, and included strategically important orders within selected regions. Even if order intake year to date lags somewhat behind last year, short term prospects are looking relatively good and the company expects to build backlog in second half of this year. However, the market situation is still a concern, and could affect future intake. The company is following market developments closely, and is continuously evaluating initiatives to improve its competitive position.

Sector: Oil and gas process equipment and services CEO: Rune Fantoft

Fjords Processing provides world-class wellstream processing technology, equipment and expertise to the upstream oil and gas industry. The company delivers market-leading solutions for separation of oil and gas, based on innovative technology and extensive competence accumulated over the last 40 years.

fjordsprocessing.com

KEY FINANCIALS: FJORDS PROCESSING

NOK million	2Q 15	2Q 14	YTD 15	YTD 14
Operating revenue and other income	475	567	867	1 102
EBITDA	16	24	26	51
EBIT	7	18	9	40
CAPEX and R&D capitalization	13	2	21	8
NCOA	(79)	(114)	(79)	(114)
Net capital employed	524	351	524	351
Order intake	500	843	936	1 088
Order backlog	1 245	1 264	1 245	1 264
Employees	572	511	572	511

KOP SURFACE PRODUCTS

Revenue in KOP Surface Products of NOK 255 million was up by 3 percent compared to the same period previous year. EBITDA ended at NOK 59 million at a margin of 23 percent in the quarter. The increase in margin is driven by improved operational performance and cost efficiency, as well as high share of services and a favorable business mix within the services segment. During the quarter several cost and improvement initiatives have been implemented. Order intake was NOK 138 million in the quarter, giving a backlog of NOK 466 million at the end of the quarter. The market fundamentals remain soft, and the financial results of KOP Surface Products are expected to be weaker for the rest of the year due to lower market activity. KOP Surface Products secured a strategic long term contract in a key market and made good progress on securing other key contracts that will underpin long term growth.

Sector: Oilfield equipment and services CEO: Gordon Cameron

KOP Surface Products is a leading global supplier of flow control equipment to the oil and gas industry. The main products are valves, wellheads and trees for offshore and land-based surface production.

kopsurfaceproducts.com

KEY FINANCIALS: KOP SURFACE PRODUCTS

NOK million	2Q 15	2Q 14	YTD 15	YTD 14
Operating revenue and other income	255	248	579	493
EBITDA	59	40	124	73
EBIT	45	32	96	57
CAPEX and R&D capitalization	3	8	8	14
NCOA	410	372	410	372
Net capital employed	700	651	700	651
Order intake	138	283	354	585
Order backlog	466	669	466	669
Employees	736	817	736	817

REAL ESTATE AND OTHER HOLDINGS

Real Estate and Other Holdings had revenues of NOK 113 million in the quarter. EBITDA in the quarter was NOK - 25 million, including a negative effect from hedge transactions not qualifying for hedging accounting of NOK 12 million. The two businesses Step Oiltools and First Geo delivered a total EBITDA of NOK 6 million in the quarter. The real estate portfolio delivered an EBITDA of NOK 15 million.

The majority of the properties in Akastor's portfolio are on long term leases with Aker Solutions, and one of the properties is on a long term lease to MHWirth. Sector: Investment

Akastor has a portfolio of real estate and other holdings which it manages separately from the other portfolio businesses.

KEY FINANCIALS: REAL ESTATE AND OTHER HOLDINGS

NOK million	2Q 15	2Q 14	YTD 15	YTD 14
Operating revenue and other income	113	288	406	444
EBITDA	(25)	(65)	33	(79)
EBIT	(66)	(103)	(39)	(146)
CAPEX and R&D capitalization	42	84	65	102
NCOA	(18)	(127)	(18)	(127)
Net capital employed	1 675	2 211	1 675	2 211
Order intake	46	128	255	294
Order backlog	1 660	240	1 660	240
Employees	416	558	416	558

03. FINANCIAL RESULTS 2Q AND FIRST HALF YEAR 2015

Akastor, and its portfolio companies, are exposed to markets that have seen a steep decline in oil prices over the past few quarters. Weakening fundamentals and oil companies reducing E&P spend have had an impact across the oil services industry, including Akastor's portfolio companies. The effect has, in particular, affected MHWirth, which saw a significant reduction in results in 2Q and the first half year of 2015.

The Akastor group's revenue was down 39 percent in the second quarter from the same quarter one year earlier, to NOK 3 693 million. Revenue in the first half of 2015 was down 25 percent to NOK 8 239 million. The cost reduction initiatives will not have any material effect until the second half of the year. Consequently, a decline in revenues in the first half of the year has resulted in capacity costs impacting the overall EBITDA.

EBITDA was NOK 141 million for the second quarter and NOK 318 million for the first half year. Depreciation and amortization amounted to NOK -284 million and NOK -559 million for 2Q and first half year of 2015, respectively. Net financial items were NOK -183 million for the second quarter and NOK -322 million for the first half year. Net financial items were impacted negatively by write down of the value of the shares in Ezra of NOK 100 million in the second quarter.

Net tax benefit was NOK 27 million in 2Q giving an effective tax rate of 8 percent in the quarter. The effective tax rate is mainly explained by the mix of revenue the Group earns in jurisdictions with various tax rates and non-tax deductible impairment loss related to Ezra shares. The effective tax rate of 2 percent in the first half year is also affected by tax effects from fluctuations in currency from entities that are taxable in other currencies than the functional currency as well as several one-offs, including withholding tax and non-taxable accounting gain from sale of shares in a property in the Oslo area in the first quarter.

The result for the second-quarter period was a loss of NOK 298 million and loss for the first half year was NOK 549 million.

FINANCIAL POSITION

Cashflow from operations was negative NOK 66 million for the Akastor group in the second quarter, and NOK 1 091 million for the first half in 2015.

Net current operating assets increased by NOK 68 million in the quarter (NOK 724 million in the first half year).

Net cash flow from investing was negative NOK 224 million in the quarter and NOK 1 174 million in the first half of 2015. Net interest bearing debt increased with NOK 260 million to NOK 6.1 billion at the end of second quarter.

The liquidity reserve at the end of the quarter was around NOK 1.35 billion, with cash and bank deposits of NOK 850 million and undrawn committed credit facilities of NOK 500 million.

The equity ratio was 36.6 percent at the end of the second quarter. Gross interest-bearing debt was NOK 7.2 billion at the end of the second quarter, including the financial lease on Aker Wayfarer of NOK 1.5 billion. Net interest-bearing debt was NOK 6.1 billion at the end of the quarter. In the first half of 2015, increased borrowings of NOK 2.2 billion are mainly explained by an additional financing of USD 125 million related to the purchase of AKOFS Seafarer, increased borrowings by NOK 1 billion under the Revolving Credit Facility as well as BRL 47 million related to new MHWirth plant under construction in Brazil.

Akastor has assisted in establishing a factoring agreement through SEB for Frontica, improving net current operating assets by NOK 190 million in the second quarter.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Please see note 8 for a summary of significant related party transactions occurred in the first half year of 2015.

EVENTS AFTER THE END OF THE PERIOD

One of the 8 properties in the real estate portfolio was sold for a price of around NOK 28 million in July.

The Board of Directors of Akastor ASA has appointed Kristian Røkke as its Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Røkke will succeed Frank O. Reite, who will take the position of Chief Financial Officer at Aker ASA. Røkke will assume his new position in Akastor ASA on August 10, 2015. Aker ASA will propose to the nomination committee of Akastor ASA that Frank O. Reite takes the position as Chairman of the Board of Akastor ASA later this year.

KEY FINANCIALS: AKASTOR GROUP

NOK million	2Q 15	2Q 14	YTD 15	YTD 14
Operating revenue and Other income	3 693	6 014	8 239	11 011
EBITDA	141	(127)	318	265
EBIT	(143)	(1 354)	(241)	(1 182)
CAPEX and R&D capitalization	280	311	1 407	482
NCOA	3 146	2 576	3 146	2 576
Net capital employed	14 931	11 072	14 931	11 072
Order intake	2 289	4 632	5 369	8 651
Order backlog	18 678	13 945	18 678	13 945
Employees	6 585	7 592	6 585	7 592

PRINCIPLE RISKS AND UNCERTAINTY

Financial results will be affected by customer behavior, project execution, and the general state of the markets in which Akastor and its portfolio companies operate. Results also depend on costs, both the portfolio companies' own costs and those charged by suppliers, as well as interest expenses, exchange rates and customers' ability to pay. Akastor and its portfolio companies also frequently engage in mergers and acquisitions and other transactions that could expose the companies to financial and other non-operational risks, such as warranty claims and price adjustment mechanisms.

Akastor has established governing documents and systems to manage its exposure to the financial markets. These systems cover, among other things, currency-, interest rate-, tax-, counterparty- and liquidity risks. Akastor works systematically to manage risk in all of its portfolio companies. The annual report for 2014 and first quarter report for 2015 provide more information on risks and uncertainties. Risks and uncertainties for the first half of 2015 have been reviewed and there were no significant changes from the nature of risks described in the said reports.

THE AKASTOR SHARE

The company had a market capitalization of NOK 3.6 billion on July 10, 2015. The company owned 2 976 376 Akastor shares at the end of the quarter.

FINANCIAL CALENDAR

Third quarter results, November 2, 2015

CONTACT INFORMATION

Tore Langballe Head of Communication and Investor Relations Tel: +47 21 52 58 10 E-mail: tore.langballe@akastor.com Adr: Fjordalleén 16, NO-0250 Oslo, Norway

For more information, please visit www.akastor.com/investors

DECLARATION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND CEO

The Board of Directors and the CEO have today considered and approved the consolidated condensed financial statements for the six months ending June 30, 2015, with comparatives for the corresponding period of 2014 for Akastor Group.

The Board has based this declaration on reports and statements from the group's CEO, the results of the group's activities, and other information that is essential to assess the group's position.

To the best of our knowledge:

• The consolidated condensed financial statements for the six months ending June 30, 2015 have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 - Interim Financial Reporting and additional disclosure requirements under the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
• The information provided in the financial statements gives a true and fair portrayal of Akastor Group's assets, liabilities, profit and overall financial position as of June 30, 2015.
• The information provided in the report for first half 2015 provides a true and fair overview of the development, performance, financial position, important events and significant related party transactions in the accounting period as well as the most significant risks and uncertainties facing Akastor Group.

Oslo, July 15, 2015

The Board of Directors and CEO of Akastor ASA

AKASTOR GROUP INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SECOND QUARTER 2015

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

		Second quarter		First half		Full year
NOK million	note	2015	2014	2015	2014	2014
Operating revenues and other income		3 693	6 013	8 239	11 010	21 432
Operating expenses		(3 552)	(6 140)	(7 921)	(10 746)	(20 052)
Operating profit before depreciation, amortization and impairment (EBITDA)		141	(127)	318	265	1 380
Depreciation, amortization and impairment		(284)	(1 227)	(559)	(1 447)	(2 086)
Operating profit (loss)		(143)	(1 354)	(241)	(1 182)	(706)
Net financial items	6	(183)	(111)	(322)	(212)	(947)
Profit (loss) before tax		(325)	(1 465)	(562)	(1 395)	(1 653)
Tax income (expense)		27	333	13	292	266
Profit (loss) from continuing operations		(298)	(1 132)	(549)	(1 102)	(1 387)
Net profit from discontinued operations 1)		-	377	-	3 608	3 880
Profit (loss) for the period		(298)	(755)	(549)	2 505	2 493
1) See note 2
Attributable to:
Equity holders of Akastor ASA		(298)	(757)	(549)	2 501	2 482
Non-controlling interests		-	2	-	4	11
Earnings per share (NOK)		(1.10)	(2.78)	(2.02)	9.19	9.13
Earnings per share (NOK) continuing operations		(1.10)	(4.15)	(2.02)	(4.04)	(5.09)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

	Second quarter		First half		Full year
NOK million	2015	2014	2015	2014	2014
Net profit (loss) for the period	(298)	(755)	(549)	2 505	2 493
Other comprehensive income:
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:
Cash flow hedges, effective portion of changes in fair value	(76)	(461)	(308)	(641)	(942)
Cash flow hedges, reclassification to income statement	99	54	31	115	345
Cash flow hedges, tax effect	(3)	110	88	142	155
Change in fair value reserve	30	15	-	(83)	(185)
Currency translation differences	19	336	170	235	956
Net items that may be reclassified to profit or loss	69	54	(20)	(232)	329
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss:
Remeasurement gain (loss) net defined benefit liability	-	-	-	(1)	(70)
Deferred tax of remeasurement gain (loss) net defined
benefit liability	-	-	-	-	19
Net items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss	-	-	-	(1)	(51)
Total comprehensive income for the period, net of tax	(229)	(701)	(569)	2 272	2 771
Attributable to:
Equity holders of Akastor ASA	(229)	(707)	(569)	2 262	2 750
Non-controlling interests	-	6	-	10	21

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

		June 30	December 31
NOK million	note	2015	2014
Deferred tax assets		196	214
Intangible assets		3 159	3 122
Property, plant and equipment		7 664	6 469
Investment property		696	707
Other non-current operating assets		569	691
Investments		472	610
Non-current interest-bearing receivables		135	131
Total non-current assets		12 892	11 946
Current operating assets	9	10 281	11 204
Current interest-bearing receivables		52	205
Cash and cash equivalents		850	1 075
Total current assets		11 182	12 485
Total assets		24 074	24 430
Equity attributable to equity holders of Akastor ASA		8 810	9 378
Total equity		8 810	9 378
Deferred tax liabilities		276	483
Employee benefit obligations		466	473
Other non-current liabilities		229	285
Non-current borrowings		6 891	4 720
Total non-current liabilities		7 863	5 961
Current operating liabilities	9	7 135	8 782
Current borrowings		265	308
Total current liabilities		7 400	9 090
Total liabilities and equity		24 074	24 430

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

		First half	Full year
NOK million	2015	2014	2014
Profit (loss) for the period	(549)	2 505	2 493
Profit (loss) for the period - discontinued operations	-	(3 608)	(3 880)
Depreciations, amortization and impairment continuing operations Other adjustments for non-cash items and changes in	559	1 447	2 086
operating assets and liabilities	(1 101)	93	(211)
Net cash from operating activities	(1 091)	438	488
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment	(1 297)	(652)	(1 302)
Payments for capitalized development	(97)	(361)	(639)
Proceeds from sale of subsidiaries, net of cash	-	5 906	5 948
Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired	(6)	(80)	(126)
Cash flow from other investing activities	226	483	618
Net cash from investing activities	(1 174)	5 295	4 499
Change in external borrowings	2 009	(5 330)	(4 193)
Dividends to shareholders	-	(1 115)	(1 115)
Cash flow from other financing activities	-	6	(28)
Net cash from financing activities	2 009	(6 439)	(5 336)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and bank deposits	31	96	142
Net increase (decrease) in cash and bank deposits	(225)	(610)	(206)
Demerger of New Aker Solutions	-	-	(1 064)
Cash and bank deposits at the beginning of the period	1 075	2 345	2 345
Cash and bank deposits at the end of the period	850	1 735	1 075

The statement includes discontinued operations prior to their disposal unless otherwise stated.

Cash flow from discontinued operations

First half		Full year
NOK million	2014	2014
Net cash from operating activities	878	589
Net cash from investing activities	4 947	4 574
Net cash from financing activities	58	142
Effect on cash flow from discontinued operations	5 883	5 305

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

NOK million	Contributed equity and retained earnings	Other reserves	Total equity attributable to the parent	Non controlling interests	Total equity
Equity as of January 1, 2015	8 636	742	9 378	-	9 378
Total comprehensive income	(549)	(20)	(569)	-	(569)
Equity as of June 30, 2015	8 087	722	8 810	-	8 810
Equity as of January 1, 2014	13 022	192	13 214	161	13 375
Total comprehensive income	2 501	(239)	2 262	10	2 272
Dividends	(1 115)	-	(1 115)	-	(1 115)
Changes in non-controlling interests	-	-	-	7	7
Equity as of June 30, 2014	14 408	(47)	14 361	178	14 539

NOTES

NOTE 1 - GENERAL

Akastor (the group) consists of Akastor ASA and its subsidiaries. Akastor ASA is a limited liability company incorporated and domiciled in Norway and whose shares are publicly traded.

On September 26, 2014, the demerger of Akastor was completed and Aker Solutions Holding ASA ("New Aker Solutions"), a subsidiary of Akastor ASA established for the purposes of the demerger, was listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange on September 29, 2014. At the same time Aker Solutions ASA changed name to Akastor ASA.

The group is an oil-services investment company with a portfolio of industrial holdings, real estate and other investments. Akastor is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker AKA. Please refer to note 34 Group companies in Akastor's Annual Report 2014 for more information on the group's structure.

Akastor's Annual Report for 2014 is available on www.akastor.com.

NOTE 2 - BASIS FOR PREPARATION

The condensed consolidated financial statements of Akastor comprise the group and the group's interests in equityaccounted investees. As a result of rounding differences, numbers or percentages may not add up to the total.

Akastor's condensed interim financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2015 are prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard (IFRS) 34 Interim Financial Reporting . The condensed consolidated interim financial statements do not include all of the information and disclosures required for a complete set of annual consolidated financial statements, and should be read in conjunction with Akastor's Annual Report 2014. The accounting policies applied in these financial statements are the same as those applied in the group's consolidated financial statements as for the year ended December 31, 2014.

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements are unaudited.

Net profit from discontinued operations for 2014

Net profit from discontinued operation for the interim reporting periods in 2014 does not correspond to the interim reports for 2014 due to the correction of errors that was implemented in the accounts in 4Q 2014. The adjustments made for each interim period are summarized as below:

NOK million	1Q 14	2Q 14	3Q 14	4Q 14
Net profit from discontinued operations	53	52	4	-

NOTE 3 - JUDGMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS

In applying the accounting policies, management makes judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. The estimates and judgments are continuously evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Revision to accounting estimates is recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.

In preparing these interim financial statements, the significant judgments made by management in applying the group's accounting policies and the key sources of uncertainty in the estimates are consistent with those applied to the consolidated financial statements as for the period ended December 31, 2014.

NOTE 4 - OPERATING SEGMENTS

Akastor identifies its reportable segments and discloses segment information under IFRS 8 Operating Segments . See note 6 Operating segments in Akastor's Annual Report 2014 for descriptions of Akastor's management model and operating segments as well as accounting principles used for segment reporting.

When contract revenues and contract costs are denominated in a foreign currency, the subsidiary hedges the exposure against Corporate Treasury and hedge accounting is applied independently of whether the hedge qualifies for hedge accounting in accordance with IFRS. The correction of the non-qualifying hedges is made as an adjustment at corporate level in order to secure that the consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with IFRS. This means that the group's segment reporting reflects all hedges as qualifying even though they may not qualify for hedge accounting in accordance with IFRS.

Hedge transactions not qualifying for hedge accounting represent in 2Q 2015 an accounting loss to EBITDA of NOK 12 million (loss of NOK 3 million in 2Q 2014) and a gain under financial items of NOK 33 million (loss of NOK 9 million in 2Q 2014). Corresponding year-to-date figures are an accounting gain of NOK 20 million to EBITDA (gain of NOK 1 million in 2014) and a gain under financial items of NOK 37 million (gain of NOK 2 million in 2014).

The segment information in the tables below has been restated for prior periods.

2Q 2015

NOK million	MHWirth	Frontica Business Solutions	AKOFS Offshore	Fjords Processing	KOP Surface	Real estate & other holdings	Elimina tions	Total
External revenue and other income	1 592	1 079	186	473	255	109	-	3 693
Internal revenue	27	182	-	3	-	4	(216)	-
Total revenue	1 619	1 261	186	475	255	113	(216)	3 693
Operating profit before depreciation, amortization and impairment (EBITDA)	3	57	31	16	59	(25)	-	141
Operating profit (loss) (EBIT) Capital expenditure and R&D	(103)	31	(56)	7	45	(66)	-	(143)
capitalization	152	8	61	13	3	42		280
Cash flow from operating activities	(159)	232	(110)	(11)	49	(67)	-	(66)

2Q 2014

NOK million	MHWirth	Frontica Business Solutions	AKOFS Offshore	Fjords Processing	KOP Surface	Real estate & other holdings	Elimina tions	Total
External revenue and other income	3 108	1 194	613	565	248	285	-	6 013
Internal revenue	7	238	-	1	-	3	(249)	-
Total revenue	3 115	1 432	613	567	248	288	(249)	6 013
Operating profit before depreciation, amortization and impairment (EBITDA)	269	85	(480)	24	40	(65)	-	(127)
Operating profit (loss) (EBIT) Capital expenditure and R&D capitalization	196	60	(1 557)	18	32	(103)	-	(1 354)
Cash flow from operating activities	191 (607)	20 105	7 117	2 (96)	8 16	84 67	- -	311 (398)

First half 2015

		Frontica				Real estate &
		Business	AKOFS	Fjords	KOP	other	Elimina
NOK million	MHWirth	Solutions	Offshore	Processing	Surface	holdings	tions	Total
External revenue and other income	3 743	2 304	353	862	579	398	-	8 239
Internal revenue	49	388	-	5	-	8	(450)	-
Total revenue	3 793	2 692	354	867	579	406	(450)	8 239
Operating profit before depreciation, amortization and impairment
(EBITDA)	7	121	7	26	124	33	-	318
Operating profit (loss) (EBIT)	(210)	69	(165)	9	96	(39)	-	(241)
Capital expenditure and R&D
capitalization	260	26	1 027	21	8	65		1 407
Cash flow from operating activities	(743)	168	(217)	(65)	106	(339)	-	(1 091)
Net current operating assets (NCOA)	3 183	(297)	(54)	(79)	410	(18)	-	3 146
Net capital employed	6 317	301	5 415	524	700	1 675	-	14 931

First half 2014

NOK million	MHWirth	Frontica Business Solutions	AKOFS Offshore	Fjords Processing	KOP Surface	Real estate & other holdings	Elimina tions	Total
External revenue and other income	5 526	2 447	1 007	1 099	493	438	-	11 010
Internal revenue	13	457	-	3	-	6	(479)	-
Total revenue	5 539	2 905	1 007	1 102	493	444	(479)	11 010
Operating profit before depreciation, amortization and impairment (EBITDA)	493	165	(439)	51	73	(79)	-	265
Operating profit (loss) (EBIT)	345	118	(1 596)	40	57	(146)	-	(1 182)
Capital expenditure and R&D capitalization	302	46	9	8	14	102		482
Cash flow from operating activities	(841)	227	31	84	(19)	78	-	(440)
Net current operating assets (NCOA)	2 946	(320)	(180)	(114)	372	(127)	-	2 576
Net capital employed	5 379	136	2 345	351	651	2 211	-	11 072

NOTE 5 - SIGNIFICANT EVENTS

Restructuring

In the first half year of 2015, MHWirth had to undertake a necessary reduction of its global work force due to the very challenging rig market, affecting both MHWirth and its customers. The reduction in workforce is estimated to be 1 000 people including contractors, and a restructuring cost of approximately NOK 60 million is recognized in operating expenses.

Purchase of AKOFS Seafarer vessel

The purchase of AKOFS Seafarer was executed in February 2015 and is included in capital expenditure in AKOFS Offshore. The purchase price was USD 122.5 million, all financed with new bank debt.

Borrowings

Borrowings have increased from NOK 5.0 billion to NOK 7.2 billion in the first half of 2015. This is mainly explained by the new bank debt of USD 125 million related to the purchase of AKOFS Seafarer, increased borrowings by NOK 1 billion under the Revolving Credit Facility as well as increased borrowings of BRL 47 million related to new MHWirth plant under construction in Brazil.

NOTE 6 - NET FINANCIAL ITEMS

	Second quarter		First half		Full year
NOK million	2015	2014	2015	2014	2014
Net interest expenses on financial liabilities measured
at amortized costs	(44)	(98)	(82)	(203)	(297)
Financial charges under finance leases	(72)	-	(148)	-	(57)
Impairment on available for sale assets	(100)	-	(100)	-	(97)
Net foreign exchange gain (loss)	(3)	(3)	(18)	(9)	55
Profit (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts	33	(9)	37	2	(372)
Profit (loss) from equity accounted investees	8	8	(11)	10	(126)
Other financial income (expenses)	(4)	(8)	-	(10)	(53)
Net financial items	(183)	(111)	(322)	(212)	(947)

Impairment on available for sale assets is related to Akastor's shareholding in Ezra Holdings Limited.

NOTE 7 - FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Financial instruments measured at fair value are classified by the levels in the fair value hierarchy. See note 33 Financial instruments in Akastor's Annual Report 2014 for more information about valuation methodologies and the group's financial instruments. The estimated fair values of material financial instruments are as below:

NOK million	Fair value hierarchy	Fair value as of June 30, 2015	Fair value as of December 31, 2014
Current operating assets
- Forward foreign exchange contract	Level 2	1 882	2 199
Current operating liabilities
- Forward foreign exchange contract	Level 2	(1 662)	(1 841)
Non-current liabilities
- Non-current borrowings	Level 2	(6 919)	(4 748)

NOTE 8 - RELATED PARTIES

Akastor believes that all transactions with related parties have been carried out based on arm's length terms. For detailed descriptions of related party transactions, please refer to note 35 Related parties in Akastor's Annual Report 2014.

Below is a summary of transactions and balances between Akastor and significant related parties - Aker Entities.

Income statement

	Second quarter			First half
NOK million	2015	2014	2015	2014
Operating revenue	1 128	1 220	2 306	2 454
Operating costs	(60)	(143)	(123)	(256)
Net financial items	(72)	(2)	(141)	(5)

Balance sheet - Assets (Liabilities)

	June 30,
NOK million	2015	June 30, 2014
Trade receivables	372	378
Finance lease (Aker Wayfarer)	1 083	-
Non-current assets (Aker Wayfarer)	479	133
Trade payables	(78)	(164)
Finance lease liability (Aker Wayfarer)	(1 465)	-

NOTE 9 - CURRENT OPERATING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

	June 30	December 31
NOK million	2015	2014
Current operating assets:
Inventories	1 718	1 785
Trade receivables	3 081	2 997
Amounts due from customers for construction work	1 802	2 325
Advances to suppliers	246	226
Accrued operating revenue	645	576
Current tax assets	26	43
Other receivables	2 764	3 254
Total current operating assets	10 281	11 204
Current operating liabilities:
Trade payables	898	1 505
Amounts due to customers for construction work, including advances	2 059	2 170
Provisions	384	395
Current tax liabilities	95	97
Accrued operating expenses and other liabilities	3 699	4 616
Total current operating liabilities	7 135	8 782

NOTE 10 - EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD

On July 7, 2015, one of the 8 properties in the real estate portfolio, a property in Norway, was sold for a price of around NOK 28 million.

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