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Aker BP

Earnings Release Feb 11, 2020

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Fourth quarter 2019

Aker BP ASA

11 February 2020

Disclaimer

This Document includes and is based, inter alia, on forward-looking information and statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ. These statements and this Document are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about global economic conditions, the economic conditions of the regions and industries that are major markets for Aker BP ASA's lines of business. These expectations, estimates and projections are generally identifiable by statements containing words such as "expects", "believes", "estimates" or similar expressions. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expectations include, among others, economic and market conditions in the geographic areas and industries that are or will be major markets for Aker BP ASA's businesses, oil prices, market acceptance of new products and services, changes in governmental regulations, interest rates, fluctuations in currency exchange rates and such other factors as may be discussed from time to time in the Document. Although Aker BP ASA believes that its expectations and the Document are based upon reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that those expectations will be achieved or that the actual results will be as set out in the Document. Aker BP ASA is making no representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the Document, and neither Aker BP ASA nor any of its directors, officers or employees will have any liability to you or any other persons resulting from your use.

AKER BP Fourth quarter 2019 highlights

New fields on stream

  • Johan Sverdrup
  • Valhall Flank West

Strong operational performance

  • Record high production efficiency >95%
  • Production costs below USD 10 per boe

Business development

  • Progressing towards a solution in the NOAKA area
  • Deal with PGNiG to strengthen position in Skarv area
Key figures Q4-19 Q3-19 2019
Production mboepd 191.1 146.1 155.9
Sales mboepd 184.5 143.3 157.6
Realized liquids price USD/bbl 64.2 62.0 64.8
Realized gas price USD/scm 0.17 0.16 0.18
Total income USDm 1,003 723 3,347
EBITDA USDm 745 480 2,286
Operating profit USDm 491 196 1,327
Net profit (loss) USDm 112 (43) 141
Effective tax rate USDm 74% 130 % 87%
EPS USD 0.31 (0.12) 0.39
DPS USD 0.52 0.52 0.52

Production overview OPERATIONAL REVIEW

Net production, mboepd

Production efficiency*

100%

4

EXPLORATION 2019 exploration wells

16 wells completed – high success rate

License Prospect Operator Aker BP
share
Est.
spud
Pre-drill
mmboe
Status
PL869 Froskelår Main Aker BP 60 % Q1 45
-
153
Discovery
60-130 mmboe
PL857 Gjøkåsen Equinor 20 % Q1 26
-
1427
Dry
PL033 Hod Deep West Aker BP 90 % Q1 2
-
22
Dry
PL869 Froskelår NE Aker BP 60 % Q2 7
23
-
Discovery
2-10 mmboe
PL916 JK Aker BP 40 % Q2 100
-
420
Dry
PL814 Freke-Garm Aker BP 40 % Q2 16
81
-
Dry
PL777 Hornet Aker BP 40 % Q2 14
137
-
Dry
PL502 Klaff Equinor 22 % Q2 50
372
-
Non-commercial
discovery
PL869 Rumpetroll Aker BP 60 % Q2 45
148
-
Non-commercial
discovery
PL442 Liatårnet Aker BP 90 % Q2 39
331
-
Discovery
80-200 mmboe
PL762 Vågar Aker BP 20 % Q3 63
130
-
Dry
PL986 Nipa Aker BP 30 % Q3 35
115
-
Dry
PL942 Ørn Equinor 30 % Q3 8
40
-
Discovery
50-88 mmboe
PL838 Shrek PGNIG 30 % Q3 10
22
-
Discovery
19-38 mmboe
PL782S Busta Conoco 20 % Q3 54
199
-
Discovery
6-63 mmboe
PL019C Kark Aker BP 60 % Q3 15
48
-
Non-commercial
discovery

Financial review

FINANCIAL REVIEW Oil and gas sales

Income statement FINANCIAL REVIEW

USD million Q4 2019 Q3 2019 Q4 2018* 2019 2018*
Total income 1,003 723 916 3,347 3,752
Production costs 154 167 178 720 694
Other
operating expenses
19 6 8 35 17
EBITDAX 830 550 731 2,591 3,041
Exploration expenses 85 70 72 306 296
EBITDA 745 480 658 2,286 2,745
Depreciation 255 206 196 812 752
Impairment losses (1) 78 20 147 20
Operating profit (EBIT) 491 196 442 1,327 1,972
Net financial
items
(67) (53) (44) (243) (171)
Profit/loss before taxes 424 143 398 1,084 1,802
Tax (+) / Tax income (-) 312 186 335 943 1,326
Net profit/loss 112 (43) 63 141 476
EPS (USD) 0.31 (0.12) 0.17 0.39 1.32

Statement of financial position FINANCIAL REVIEW

USD million

Assets 31.12.19 30.09.19 31.12.18* Equity and liabilities 31.12.19 30.09.19 31.12.18*
Goodwill 1,713 1,713 1,860 Equity 2,368 2,444 2,977
Other intangible
assets
2,537 2,571 2,433 Other provisions for liabilities
incl.
P&A (long)
2,646 2,543 2,581
Property, plant
and equipment
7,023 6,614 5,746 Deferred
tax
2,235 2,279 1,753
Right-of-use asset 194 215 - Bonds and bank debt 3,287 2,940 2,018
Receivables and other assets 652 609 614 Lease debt 313 341
Calculated
tax receivables
- - 11 Other current liabilities incl. P&A 1,017 985 828
Cash and
cash equivalents
107 5 45 Tax payable 361 195 552
Total
Assets
12,227 11,727 10,709 Total
Equity and liabilities
12,227 11,727 10,709

Cash flow – fourth quarter 2019 FINANCIAL REVIEW

USD million

Tax payments FINANCIAL REVIEW

USD million

The instalments for 2019 are converted from NOK to USD using an exchange rate of 8.5. The amounts payable in 2020 will be adjusted based on actual income for FY2019.

FINANCIAL REVIEW Guidance summary

Updated 2019 guidance1) Actual 2019
Production2) ~155 mboepd 155.9 mboepd
Capex3) USD 1.6-1.7 billion USD 1.67 billion
Exploration spend USD ~550 million USD 501 million
Abandonment spend USD ~100 million USD 109 million
Production cost per boe4) USD ~12.5 USD 12.4
Dividends USD 750 million USD 750 million

12 1) Last revision in Q3-2019 report 3) Excl. capitalized interest, incl. payments on lease debt 4) Per produced boe.

FINANCIAL GUIDANCE 2020 Growing production – Reducing spend – Increasing dividends

AKER BP Priorities ahead

Start-up of new wells

Excellent project execution

Keep momentum on improvement agenda

Mature the Aker BP operating model

Mobilize for NOAKA area development Mature recent discoveries

Grow

Improve

Execute

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