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Aker BP — Investor Presentation 2020
May 6, 2020
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First quarter 2020
Aker BP ASA
6 May 2020
Disclaimer AKER BP – FIRST QUARTER 2020
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 Q1-2020 | Unprecedented challenges
COVID-19 pandemic and oil price collapse
Aker BP demonstrating its strength and flexibility
Opportunity to build an even stronger company


Well positioned to tackle the crisis


Improvement focus Flexible portfolio Financially robust Industrial owners


STRONG PERFORMANCE IN CHALLENGING TIMES Efficient management of the COVID-19 risk
Production maintained at full capacity

STRONG PERFORMANCE IN CHALLENGING TIMES Q1-2020 | Best operational performance ever for Aker BP

STRONG PERFORMANCE IN CHALLENGING TIMES All three operated PDO projects now on stream

- Wellhead platform at Valhall
- First oil achieved in December 2019
- Drilling/stimulation continues through Q3
- Subsea tieback to Skarv
- Production started in April 2020
- Phase 1 complete by end-2020
- Subsea tieback to Alvheim
- Production started in March 2020
DEMONSTRATING STRENGTH AND FLEXIBILITY Handling the crisis with determination and action
Postponing investments

~20% reduced compared to CMU

Reducing opex
\$7-8/boe
Production cost 2020 ~25% reduced compared to CMU

Reducing exploration activity

Expex planned for 2020 ~30% reduced compared to CMU

Adjusting the organisation
- Adjusting to lower activity
- First actions taken
- Go-live for new org. in Q4

DEMONSTRATING STRENGTH AND FLEXIBILITY Utilizing the flexibility of our portfolio
Moving to a sanctioned-only scenario – maintaining optionality for future growth

Production and capex profiles as presented at Aker BP's Capital Markets Update 11 February 2020. Capex 2020 adjusted to new guidance.
Government initiatives to support the industry TEMPORARY CHANGES TO REGULATORY FRAME
What does this mean for Aker BP?
- Industry wide production cuts communicated
- ~7% reduction in H2-2020 distribution by field not concluded
- Pro rata impact on Aker BP's 2020 production 5-10 mboepd
Temporary changes to tax system proposed
- Govt. proposal to be submitted to the Storting 12 May
- Could trigger additional investments by Aker BP

BUILDING AN EVEN STRONGER COMPANY Adjusting the dividend to retain financial flexibility
2020 dividend ambition (USDm)
Overall ambition: Attractive cash dividends
Old dividend plan cancelled
- Preserving financial flexibility
- Positioning for future growth opportunities
- Quarterly dividend reduced to USD 71 million
- Represents 50% reduction for FY20 compared to the old plan
- Will revert with new dividend policy when market conditions allow


Financial review

FINANCIAL REVIEW Oil and gas sales

FINANCIAL REVIEW Timing of liftings impacted realized liquids prices
Liftings Q1-2020
Realized liquids prices vs benchmark (\$/bbl)

Navigating volatile oil markets FINANCIAL REVIEW

Breakdown of realized liquids prices in Q1 (\$/bbl)
Benefiting from collaboration with BP
- Marketing & offtake agreement with BP
- Aker BP crude treated as BP "equity oil"
- Benefits from BPs downstream network and know-how



Income statement FINANCIAL REVIEW
| USD million | Q1 2020 | Q4 2019 | Q1 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total income | 872 | 1,003 | 836 |
| Production costs | 156 | 154 | 200 |
| Other operating expenses |
- | 19 | 7 |
| EBITDAX | 716 | 830 | 629 |
| Exploration expenses | 50 | 85 | 90 |
| EBITDA | 666 | 745 | 539 |
| Depreciation | 277 | 255 | 183 |
| Impairment losses | 654 | (1) | 69 |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | (266) | 491 | 287 |
| Net financial items |
(149) | (67) | (37) |
| Profit/loss before taxes | (414) | 424 | 249 |
| Tax (+) / Tax income ( - ) |
(80) | 312 | 239 |
| Net profit/loss | (335) | 112 | 10 |
| EPS (USD) | (0.93) | 0.31 | 0.03 |
Statement of financial position FINANCIAL REVIEW
USD million
| Assets | 31.03.20 | 31.12.19 | 31.03.19 | Equity and liabilities | 31.03.20 | 31.12.19 | 31.03.19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwill | 1,647 | 1,713 | 1,791 | Equity | 1,813 | 2,368 | 2,799 |
| Other intangible assets |
2,001 | 2,537 | 2,483 | Other provisions for liabilities incl. P&A (long) |
2,699 | 2,645 | 2,503 |
| Property, plant and equipment |
7,061 | 7,023 | 5,954 | Deferred tax |
2,153 | 2,235 | 1,867 |
| Right-of-use asset | 171 | 194 | 225 | Bonds and bank debt | 3,593 | 3,287 | 2,226 |
| Receivables and other assets | 524 | 652 | 534 | Lease debt | 277 | 313 | 369 |
| Calculated tax receivables |
- | - | 15 | Other current liabilities incl. P&A | 931 | 1,017 | 786 |
| Cash and cash equivalents |
323 | 107 | 114 | Tax payable | 260 | 361 | 567 |
| Total Assets |
11,727 | 12,227 | 11,117 | Total Equity and liabilities |
11,727 | 12,227 | 11,117 |
Cash flow – first quarter 2020 FINANCIAL REVIEW
USD million

BUILDING AN EVEN STRONGER COMPANY Financial capacity further improved

*Outlook change by S&P and Moodys from neutral to negative due to negative market development **Cash and undrawn capacity on RCF
BUILDING AN EVEN STRONGER COMPANY Rebalancing our financial priorities
Capital allocation priorities
2020 liquidity improvements (USD million)

BUILDING AN EVEN STRONGER COMPANY Guidance for 2020

Positioning Aker BP to be the leading E&P company BUILDING AN EVEN STRONGER COMPANY

Execute Improve Grow
Efficient operations New operating model Financial flexibility



APPENDIX Updated 2020 exploration programme
Four wells postponed – spend reduced to USD 350 (500) million
| License | Prospect | Operator | Aker BP share |
Pre-drill mmboe |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL1008 | Nidhogg 1 |
Aker BP | 60 % | 37 96 - |
Discovery 6-15 mmboe |
| PL719 | Sandia 2 |
Spirit | 20 % | 23 527 - |
|
| PL533 | Bask 3 |
Lundin | 35 % | 14 585 - |
|
| PL127C | Alve NE 4 |
Aker BP | 88 % | 8 25 - |
|
| PL780 | Sørvesten 5 |
Spirit | 40 % | 15 35 - |
|
| PL981 | Mercx Ty 6 |
Lundin | 40 % | 22 92 - |
|
| PL858 | Stangnestind | Aker BP | 40 % | 13 108 - |
Postponed |
| PL722 | Shenzhou | Equinor | 20 % | 191 505 - |
Postponed |
| PL554 | Garantiana W | Equinor | 30 % | 7 28 - |
Postponed |
| PL442 | Liatårnet app. | Aker BP | 90 % | Postponed |

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APPENDIX Guidance summary
| 2020 guidance | 2020-3M actual | Comments | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Production | 205-220 mboepd | 208.1 mboepd | Net production excl. over/underlift |
| Capex | USD ~1.2 billion | USD 360 million | Excl. capitalized interest Incl. share of lease payments |
| Exploration spend | USD ~350 million | USD 53 million | Incl. share of lease payments |
| Abandonment spend | USD ~200 million | USD 22 million | Incl. share of lease payments |
| Production cost per boe | USD 7-8 | USD 8.7 | Per produced boe |
| Dividends | USD 425 million | USD 212.5 million |
