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Quarterly Report Jul 9, 2014

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First quarter report

Trondheim, July 09, 2014 Restated

First quarter summary3
Summary of financial results and operating performance
5
Financials6
Field performance and oil prices6
Health, safety and the environment6
PDO approved projects
7
Other projects
7
Exploration7
Business development8
Other issues8
Events after the quarter
8
Outlook10
Financial Statements
11

Report for the first quarter 2014

First quarter summary

This report replaces the first quarter financial reporting announced by Det norske oljeselskap ASA ("Det norske" or "the company") 30 April 2014. The reissuance of these condensed interim financial statements has been triggered by a rights offering involving the preparation of a prospectus in connection to the acquisition of Marathon Oil Norge AS (refer to note 21), including an ISRE 2410 limited review performed by the Company's independent auditor. As a result, the Company evaluated events subsequent to the original approval date of 30 April 2014 by the board of directors of the Q1 2014 interim financial statements for new information that, if known at the original approval date, would have resulted in adjustments to the financial statements and for other information that would have resulted in additional disclosures. These events have been considered through the date of this report. Subsequent events which have occurred since 30 April 2014 that have resulted in additional disclosures are described in note 21. There has been one matter which has resulted in the recognition of an impairment charge on the Jette field, during the three months ended 31 March 2014, as described in note 4.

(All figures in brackets apply to the first quarter 2013)

Det norske reported revenues of NOK 158 (80) million in the first quarter. Exploration expenses amounted to NOK 110 (234) million, contributing to an operating loss of NOK 268 (251) million. Net financial expenses were NOK 60 (32) million. Net result for the first quarter was NOK -16 (-20) million, following a tax income of NOK 313 (262) million.

Det norske's four producing assets – Jette, Atla, Varg and Jotun – produced 2,895 boepd on average during the quarter, with about half of this coming from Jette. The average realized oil price was USD 107 (112) per barrel.

The Ivar Aasen development project, where Det norske is operator with a 35 percent interest, is on schedule. Fabrication has commenced on the living quarters at Stord, the jacket in Sardinia and the topside in Singapore.

On the Johan Sverdrup project, the formal partner decision to pass Decision Gate 2 (DG2) was made. The plan is to submit a Plan for Development and Operations (PDO) that can be approved by the Norwegian Parliament in the first half of 2015, with first oil production in late 2019. The pre-unit operator Statoil has estimated gross field contingent resources in the range of 1,800 to 2,900 million barrels of oil equivalents. In the first quarter, an appraisal well on Geitungen encountered a gross oil column of six metres and subsequently a sidetrack well was drilled approximately 1 km to the southwest.

Additionally, Det norske participated in the drilling of two wildcat exploration wells in the quarter. On the Trell prospect in the North Sea, a small oil discovery was made. The Langlitinden prospect in the Barents Sea encountered oil-bearing channel sands, but Det norske deems the discovery non-commercial.

Key events during the first quarter 2014

  • On 27 March, Det norske announced that the appraisal well in the Geitungen part of the Johan Sverdrup field encountered oil believed to represent the Statfjord formation. A planned sidetrack was also announced (see events after the quarter).
  • On 21 March, Det norske's Corporate Assembly re-elected Tom Røtjer and elected Gro Kielland as members of the Board of Directors.
  • On 21 February, Det norske announced a small oil discovery at the Trell prospect in PL 102F in the North Sea.
  • On 21 February, Det norske announced that well 7222/11-2 encountered sub-commercial volumes in the Langlitinden prospect in PL 659 in the Barents Sea.
  • On 13 February, pre-unit operator Statoil provided an update on the concept selection for Johan Sverdrup. The field will be developed in multiple phases and full field production capacity is expected to be in the range 550,000 to 650,000 barrels of oil equivalents
  • On 21 January, Det norske announced that Gro G. Haatvedt had been appointed as the new SVP Exploration in Det norske. She comes from the job as SVP Exploration for the NCS in Statoil.

  • On 21 January, Det norske was awarded six new licenses in the APA 2013, of which two as operator.

  • On 2 January, Det norske announced oil discoveries in two targets at Askja in PL 272. Exploration well 30/11-9 S encountered a 90 metre gas column and appraisal well 30/11-9 A encountered a 40 metre oil column.

Key events after the quarter

  • On July 8, Det norske signed a senior secured seven-year USD 3.0
  • billion reserve-based lending facility
  • On July 3, the Extraordinary General Meeting resolved the proposed rights issue
  • On 30 June, Det norske announced a unit agreement for the Ivar Aasen field and a 35 percent increase in recoverable reserves
  • On 26 June, Det norske announced a swap agreement with E.ON that increased Det norske's interest in PL457 by 20 percent
  • On 20 June, Det norske announced that well 6507/5-7 on the Terne prospect did not encounter hydrocarbons
  • On 17 June, Det norske announced that the company had signed an agreement to swap 10 percent of PL554/B/C containing the Garantiana discovery for a 20 percent interest in PL457 containing the Asha discovery
  • On 2 June, Det norske announced that the company had entered into an agreement to acquire Marathon Oil Norge AS for a cash consideration of USD 2.1 billion
  • On 2 June, Det norske announced that the Board of Directors had proposed a fully underwritten rights issue of USD 500 million in new equity
  • On 27 May, Det norske announced that well 31/2-21S on the Gotama prospect did not encounter reservoir quality sandstones in the Upper Jurassic main target
  • On 29 April, Det norske announced that the Geitungen sidetrack encountered a 12-metre oil-bearing interval of medium good reservoir.

Summary of financial results and operating performance

MNOK= NOK million Q1 14 Q4 13 Q3 13 Q2 13 Q1 13 2013
Jette (boepd), 70% 1 458 2 710 4 378 3 594 0 2 683
Atla (boepd), 10% 750 1 031 981 1 446 1 253 1 177
Varg (boepd), 5% 500 412 377 398 425 403
Glitne (boepd), 10% 0 0 0 0 43 11
Enoch (boepd), 2% 0 0 0 0 0 0
Jotun Unit (boepd), 7% 188 175 204 175 209 191
Total production (boepd) 2 895 4 328 5 940 5 613 1 929 4 463
Oil and gas production (Kboe) 261 398 547 511 174 1 629
Oil price realised (USD/barrel) 107 109 112 103 112 107
Operating revenues (MNOK) 158 254 324 286 80 944
EBITDA (MNOK) -12 -400 -348 -127 -216 -1 091
Cash flow from production (MNOK) 112 151 269 227 37 684
Exploration expenses (MNOK) 110 544 588 271 234 1 637
Total exploration expenditures (expensed
and capitalised) (MNOK)
151 400 581 373 306 1 659
Operating loss (MNOK) -268 -1 182 -518 -277 -251 -2 227
Net profit/loss(-)
for the period (MNOK)
-16 -329 -158 -41 -20 -548
No of licences (operatorships) 77 (27) 80 (33) 74 (30) 72 (30) 69 (28) 80 (33)

Financials

First quarter accounts

Operating revenues in the first quarter was NOK 158 (80) million. The main cause of increase is that Jette commenced production in the second quarter 2013. Production in the quarter increased by 50 percent from 1,929 barrels of oil equivalents per day (boepd) in the first quarter 2013 to 2,895 boepd this quarter. Jette accounted for 1,458 (0) boepd and Atla for 750 (1,253) boepd.

Exploration expenses amounted to NOK 110 (234) million. The company expensed costs relating to the Langlitinden well in PL 659 as well as other exploration costs.

The operating loss increased to NOK 268 (251) million, as a result of an impairment on the Jette field.

Net financial expenses in the first quarter amounted to NOK 60 (32) million.

The net profit/(loss) for the period was NOK -16 (-20) million after a tax income of NOK 313 (262) million. This translates to a tax rate of 95 percent due to uplift, a special income deduction in the basis for calculation of petroleum tax, on previous years' investments.

Net cash flow from operating activities was NOK -489 (-267) million. Net cash flow from investment activities amounted to NOK -707 (-699) million, mainly caused by investments in fields under development. Net cash flow from financing activities totalled NOK 308 (548) million as the company had net withdrawal of debt.

The company's cash and cash equivalents amounted to NOK 821 (736) million as of 31 March. Tax receivables for disbursement in December 2014 amounted to NOK 1,417 (1,278) million and tax receivable for disbursement in December 2015 amounted to NOK 148 (261) million.

The equity ratio as of 31 March was 30.3 (42.3) percent. Discoveries and fields under development contributed to a total asset balance of NOK 10,467 (8,794) million as of 31 March.

Field performance and oil prices

Det norske produced 260,569 barrels of oil equivalents (boe) in the first quarter of 2014. This corresponds to 2,895 (1,929) boepd.

The average realized oil price was USD 107 (112) per barrel, while gas revenues were recognised at market value of NOK 2.3 (2.3) per standard cubic metre (scm).

Jette (70 percent operator) came on stream in May 2013 and produced 1,458 boepd net on average in the first quarter, accounting for 50 percent of total production. During March, Jette's main producer was shut for 10 days and the other well for four days. This was to test whether more optimal production could be achieved by producing one well at a time in order to reduce watercut and allow pressure build-up. For the time being, it has proved more effective to continue to produce from both wells simultaneously. In the second quarter, the Jette field has had stable operations from both wells. However, following a revision of the Jette reservoir, the estimate for ultimate recoverable reserves has been reduced from about 5 mmboe to 3.3 mmboe.

Atla (10 percent partner) produced 750 (1,253) boepd net on average in the first quarter and accounted for 26 percent of the total production. Atla's production was somewhat restricted in January and February 2014 due to priority to the Skirne field, but was stable in March.

Varg (5 percent partner) produced 500 (425) boepd net to Det norske in the first quarter, or 17 percent of total production. Gas export commenced from the field in early February 2014. The gas is exported through the Rev gas field to the Armada platform and transported to the UK via the CATS pipeline.

The average production rate on Jotun (7% partner) was 188 (209) boepd net to Det norske in the first quarter, which represented about 6 percent of total production. Production remained stable during the quarter.

Health, safety and the environment

The company is devoted to securing that all its projects are developed under the highest HSE standards in the oil industry.

During the first quarter, Det norske drilled the PL 659 Langlitinden exploration well in the Barents Sea. One notification was made to the Petroleum Safety Authority to inform that Det norske had to leave a radioactive source in the well as it got stuck and was not possible to retrieve. The Environmental Directorate carried out an audit of Det norske during the drilling operations, without finding any deviations.

In February 2014, the Ivar Aasen project experienced a near-miss hazardous situation with a dropped object at a yard on contract with Det norske. Det norske has investigated the incident and measures have been implemented.

PDO approved projects

Ivar Aasen – PL 001B/242/028B (35 percent, operator)

The Ivar Aasen field development project is progressing according to schedule towards planned start up in Q4 2016.

Ivar Aasen is being developed with a steel jacket platform. The topside will include living quarters and a processing facility for first stage separation. The detailed engineering for the topside is being carried out by Mustang Engineering outside London, UK. First steel cutting for jacket and topside fabrication was performed in November 2013 and in March 2014 for the living quarter.

In December 2012, the partners in PL 457 encountered oil in the 16/1-16 and 16/1-16A wells. PL 457 is located adjacent and to the east of Ivar Aasen. The Ivar Aasen partners have signed a pre-unitization agreement with the partners in PL 457. The agreement allows for a coordinated development of the discoveries and sets out principles for the work processes towards an initial unitization split. The unitization agreement was finalised in June 2014 (refer to events after the quarter section below).

Gina Krog – PL 029B/029C/048/303 (3.3 percent partner)

The Gina Krog field is progressing according to schedule with planned start up in 2017.

The development plan for the field includes a steel jacket and integrated topside with living quarters and processing facilities. Oil from Gina Krog will be exported to the markets with shuttle tankers while exit for the gas is via the Sleipner platform.

Other projects

Johan Sverdrup – PL 265 (20 percent, partner) & PL 502 (22.22 percent, partner)

Statoil, as the pre-unit operator on the Johan Sverdrup field, announced the key parts of the field concept selection in February 2014, as Decision Gate 2 (DG2) for the first development phase was passed in the Johan Sverdrup preunit partnership. The concept for future phases will be decided in a separate process after the phase 1 PDO.

Statoil communicated full field production capacity is expected to be in the range 550,000 to 650,000 barrels of oil equivalents and gross field recoverable contingent resources between 1,800 and 2,900 million barrels oil equivalents. Total investments for the first phase are estimated to be between NOK 100 and 120 billion, including contingencies and provisions for market adjustments. Phase 1 has capacity to produce more than 70% of the resources.

The plan is to submit a Johan Sverdrup PDO to the authorities by the first quarter of 2015, with first oil expected in the fourth quarter of 2019. A unitization negotiation process has commenced between the Johan Sverdrup licensees and will be finalised at the same time as the PDO.

During the first quarter an appraisal well (16/2-19) was drilled on Geitungen on the northern margin of the Johan Sverdrup field in PL 265. The well encountered six metres of oil-bearing sandstone of medium to good quality assumed to constitute part of the Statfjord group. The well was drilled to a vertical depth of 2,024 metres and was terminated in basement rocks. Following this, the partnership decided to drill a sidetrack well approximately 1 km to the southwest with the objective to clarify the northern extent of the Johan Sverdrup main reservoir of the Draupne formation sandstones.

Exploration

During the quarter, the company's cash spending on exploration was NOK 151 million, of which NOK 110 million was recognised as exploration expenses.

Trell – PL 102F (10 percent, partner)

Drilling of exploration well 25/5-9 on the Trell prospect in the North Sea was completed in February this year. The well encountered a gross oil column of 21 meters in the Heimdal formation, of which 19 meters had good reservoir quality. Basic data acquisition and sampling indicate very good production properties, in line with expectations.

Preliminary estimates indicate between 0.5 and 2.0 million standard cubic meters of recoverable oil. The licensees will evaluate the discovery together with other nearby prospects and consider further follow-up.

Langlitinden – PL 659 (20 percent, operator)

Drilling of exploration well 7222/11-2 on the Langlitinden prospect in the Barents Sea was completed in February this year. The well encountered an oil-bearing channel sand of Triassic age. Extensive data sampling, including cores, wireline logs and fluid samples have been performed.

Hydrocarbons were proved in the main target for the well, but a mini-drillstem test proved poor reservoir properties. Det norske is of the opinion that the volumes proven in this well, as of today, are insufficient to justify a field development.

APA 2013

In the Awards in Predefined Areas (APA) 2013, Det norske was awarded six new licenses, of which two as operator. All six licenses are located in the North Sea.

New SVP Exploration

In January 2014, Gro Haatvedt accepted an offer to become Senior Vice President Exploration in Det norske oljeselskap ASA. Haatvedt was previously Senior Vice President for Exploration on the Norwegian Continental Shelf in Statoil.

Business development

As part of a continuous program to optimise its portfolio, Det norske relinquishes exploration licenses, and farms in and out of licenses on a regular basis.

In the fourth quarter 2013, Det norske entered into an agreement with Atlantic Petroleum Norge AS concerning the sale of a 10 percent interest in PL 659 in the Barents Sea. The licence contains the Langlitinden prospect, which drilled in the first quarter. Det norske is the operator and holds 20 percent in the license following the transaction. As compensation, Atlantic Petroleum carried part of Det norske's drilling costs related to the exploration well.

Other issues

Det norske's Corporate Assembly in March re-elected Tom Røtjer as member of the Board of Directors and elected Gro Kielland, formerly CEO of BP Norway, as new member of the Board of Directors in replacement of Maria Moræus Hanssen, who resigned from the Board of Directors in the autumn of 2013.

Events after the quarter

Johan Sverdrup appraisal

In the Geitungen sidetrack well, a 12-metre oil-bearing sandstone / siltstoneinterval of medium good reservoir development was encountered in the Draupne formation. The well was drilled to a vertical depth of 1 971 metres and was terminated in basement rocks. Extensive data acquisition and sampling have been carried out in both wells. The well results will be incorporated into the Johan Sverdrup field development work.

Authorisation for share capital increase

The General Assembly in April gave the Board of Directors an authorisation to increase the share capital, in one or more rounds, by a total of up to NOK 14,070,730. The Board of Directors were also authorised to acquire up to NOK 14,070,736 in treasury shares. The mandates are valid to the ordinary general meeting in 2015, but no later than June 30, 2015.

Business development

In the second quarter 2014, Det norske entered into an agreement with Petrolia Norway AS to farm out 10 percent of PL558 for a partial carry agreement. The transaction is approved by the partnership, pending approval by the authorities.

In June, Det norske entered into an agreement with Spike Exploration to swap a 10 percent interest in licence 554/B/C containing the Garantiana oil discovery for a 20 percent interest in license 457 containing parts of the Ivar Aasen deposit. Licence 457 is located adjacent and to the east of licence

001B (Ivar Aasen, DETNOR 35 percent and operator) on the Utsira High in the North Sea. Following drilling of the Asha discovery in late 2012 it was established that Ivar Aasen extends into licence 457. The transaction is subject to approval from the relevant authorities.

Moreover, Det norske subsequently signed an agreement with E.ON E&P Norge AS (E.ON) in June to swap two exploration licenses plus a cash consideration for a 20 percent interest in license 457. After completion of the agreement and the Spike transaction, Det norske will hold 40 percent in PL457. As a result of the transaction, the company's share in license 613 in the Barents Sea decreases from 35 percent to 20 percent and the company's share in license 676 S in the North Sea decreases from 20 percent to 10 percent.

Ivar Aasen unitisation and increased volumes

In June, Det norske signed a unit agreement for the Ivar Aasen development on the Utsira High in the North Sea with the licencees in PL001B, PL242, PL457 and PL338. Det norske is operator and will have 34.7862 percent interest in the unit, following completion of the announced acquisition of 40 percent interest in PL457 from Spike Exploration and E.ON E&P Norge AS.

The unit comprises the Ivar Aasen and West Cable deposits, while the Hanz deposit remains in PL028B, where Det norske is operator and has 35 percent working interest. Hanz is planned to be developed in phase 2 of the Ivar Aasen development.

Det norske estimates that gross proven and probable (P50) reserves for the Ivar Aasen development (including Hanz) are about 210 million barrels of oil equivalents (mmboe), an increase of approximately 35 percent compared to end 2013 P50 reserves. Net to Det norske, this amounts to about 74 mmboe. The reserve increase is a result of the inclusion of volumes from PL457 and PL338, as well as positive results from well 16/1-16 in PL457 and ocean-bed seismic (OBS) processed in conjunction with an updated drainage strategy submitted to the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy on June 30, 2014.

The updated drainage strategy has not identified a need for additional wells to develop the Ivar Aasen reserves. Total investments for the Ivar Aasen development are estimated at NOK 27.4 billion (nominal), unchanged from the Plan for Development and Production (PDO).

The Ivar Aasen field development project is progressing according to schedule towards a planned start-up in the fourth quarter 2016. Partners in the development are Statoil, Bayerngas, Wintershall, VNG, Lundin and OMV.

Exploration

Drilling of exploration well31/2-21 S on the Gotama prospect in PL550 offshore Norway was completed in May. The well did not encounter reservoir quality sandstones in the Upper Jurassic main target. The well encountered reservoir quality sandstones in secondary targets, but these were water wet. Det norske held a 10 percent carried interest in the well.

Drilling of exploration well 6507/5-7 on the Terne prospect in PL558 in the Norwegian Sea was completed in June. The well did not encounter hydrocarbons. Det norske farmed out 10 percent in the license for a partial carry agreement with Petrolia Norway AS, retaining a 10 percent partially carried interest in the license.

Acquisition of Marathon Oil Norge AS

On June 2, 2014 Det norske announced that the Company had entered into an agreement to acquire Marathon Oil Norge AS ("MONAS") for a cash consideration of USD 2.1 billion.

The cash consideration is based on a gross asset value of USD 2.7 billion and is adjusted for debt, net working capital and interest on the net purchase price. The effective date of the transaction is 1 January 2014 and it is expected to close in the fourth quarter 2014, subject to regulatory approvals.

Marathon Norway represents an excellent strategic fit for Det norske:

  • Its portfolio of quality assets comes with limited capital expenditure commitments, low historic tax balances and high near-term production that complement the planned production start of Det norske's Ivar Aasen and Johan Sverdrup developments.
  • Marathon Norway's organisation brings significant operational experience from the Alvheim fields, which adds to Det norske's exploration and development capabilities.
  • Marathon Norway's assets are geographically focused and are all producing through the Alvheim FPSO that boasts a robust operating track record. Furthermore, the company's assets are oil rich (80% of the reserves are oil).

After the transaction, Det norske will have 202 mmboe in 2P reserves (end 2013). In addition, the combined Company will have contingent resources amounting to 101 mmboe, excluding Johan Sverdrup. Further identified upside in Marathon's portfolio is estimated at approximately 80 million boe. Combined 2013 production for the two companies amounted to approximately 84 thousand boe per day, making Det norske one of the largest listed independent E&P companies in Europe in terms of output.

Det norske secured a fully committed and underwritten acquisition loan facility for the full cash consideration. This facility was provided by BNP PARIBAS, DNB, Nordea and SEB. On July 8, 2014 the Company signed a reservebased lending facility ("RBL Facility"), fully underwritten by the same banks. The RBL Facility is a senior secured seven-year USD 3.0 billion facility and includes an additional uncommitted accordion option of USD 1.0 billion. This long-term facility will replace the USD 2.2 billion acquisition bridge facility upon closing of the Marathon Oil Norway acquisition and refinance Det norske's current revolving credit facility.

As an integral component of the long-term financing plan, the company will strengthen its equity base by issuing the NOK equivalent of USD 500 million in new equity through a rights issue. The company's largest shareholder Aker Capital AS has pre-committed to subscribe for its 49.99% pro rata share of such rights issue. The remaining 50.01% is fully underwritten by a consortium of banks. With this equity issue, the company has secured the financing of its current work program until first production from the Johan Sverdrup field. The rights issue was resolved at an Extraordinary General Meeting on July 3, 2014 and the subscription period is expected to commence in mid-July.

The acquisition of Marathon Norway will increase Det norske's financial robustness and its ability to absorb the impact of any changes in future capital spend. This will improve the company's credit profile and reduce the cost of capital.

After the acquisition Det norske will have more than 450 employees. No redundancies are expected as a result of the transaction given the breadth of opportunities across the growing organisation

The completion of the transaction is subject to approval by the relevant Norwegian and European Union authorities.

Outlook

The acquisition of Marathon Norway is a transformational transaction for Det norske. Marathon Norway's material portfolio of oil-producing assets, together with Det norske's development projects, provide a diversified and balanced asset base and creates a strong platform for future organic growth. Work to integrate the two organisations is well underway and closing of the transaction is expected in the fourth quarter 2014.

With the new reserve-based lending facility and the upcoming equity issue, the company has secured the financing of its current work program until first production from the Johan Sverdrup field.

Ivar Aasen and Johan Sverdrup are the most important field development projects for Det norske and both projects are progressing according to plan. The unitisation discussions at Johan Sverdrup are ongoing.

Based on current plans, Det norske will participate in around 10 exploration wells through 2014. Det norske will further revisit its exploration strategy going forward in light of the Marathon acquisition.

Q1 1.1 - 31.03 Q1 1.1 - 31.03
(All figures in NOK 1,000) Note (Restated)
2014
2013 (Restated)
2014
2013 (All figures in NOK 1,000) (Restated)
2014
2013 (Restated)
2014
2013
Petroleum revenues
Other operating revenues
2
2
155 101
3 241
78 709
1 630
155 101
3 241
78 709
1 630
Profit/loss for the period -15 783 -20 326 -15 783 -20 326
Total operating revenues 158 342 80 339 158 342 80 339 Total comprehensive
income in period
-15 783 -20 326 -15 783 -20 326
Exploration expenses 3 109 582 233 738 109 582 233 738
Production costs
Payroll and payroll-related expenses
Depreciation
5
4
42 949
4 559
88 863
41 512
1 527
34 997
42 949
4 559
88 863
41 512
1 527
34 997
Impairment losses
Other operating expenses
4
5
167 373
13 305
19 208 167 373
13 305
19 208
Total operating expenses 426 631 330 983 426 631 330 983
Operating profit/loss -268 289 -250 644 -268 289 -250 644
Interest income
Other financial income
6
6
12 145
34 663
7 202
20 602
12 145
34 663
7 202
20 602
Interest expenses
Other financial expenses
6
6
86 753
20 530
12 748
47 153
86 753
20 530
12 748
47 153
Net financial items -60 475 -32 097 -60 475 -32 097
Profit/loss before taxes -328 764 -282 741 -328 764 -282 741
Taxes (+)/tax income (-) 7 -312 981 -262 415 -312 981 -262 415
Net profit/loss -15 783 -20 326 -15 783 -20 326
Weighted average no. of shares outstanding
Weighted average no. of shares fully diluted
140 707 363
140 707 363
140 707 363
140 707 363
140 707 363
140 707 363
140 707 363
140 707 363
Earnings/(loss) after tax per share
Earnings/(loss) after tax per share fully diluted
-0,11
-0,11
-0,14
-0,14
-0,11
-0,11
-0,14
-0,14

CONDENSED STATEMENT OF INCOME CONDENSED TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Q1 1.1 - 31.03 Q1 1.1 - 31.03
(Restated) (Restated) (Restated) (Restated)
Total comprehensive
income in period

CONDENSED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

Q1
(Restated)
1.1 - 31.03
(Restated)
(Restated) Q1
Q1
(Restated)
(Restated) 1.1 - 31.03
1.1 - 31.03
(Restated)
(All figures in NOK 1,000)
(All figures in NOK 1,000)
Note
Note
2014
31.03.2014
2013
31.03.2013
2014
31.12.2013
(All figures in NOK 1,000)
(All figures in NOK 1,000)
2013
(All figures in NOK 1,000)
Note
2014
Note
2014
2013
31.03.2014
2013
2014
31.03.2013
2014
2013
2013
31.12.2013
Petroleum revenues
ASSETS
Other operating revenues
2
2
155 101
3 241
78 709
1 630
155 101
3 241
78 709
Petroleum revenues
Profit/loss for the period
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
1 630
Other operating revenues
-15 783
2
2
155 101
-20 326
3 241
78 709
-15 783
1 630
155 101
-20 326
3 241
Intangible assets Total comprehensive
Paid-in capital
Total operating revenues
Goodwill
4 158 342
321 120
80 339
387 551
158 342
321 120
80 339
Total operating revenues
Share capital
income in period
-15 783
12
158 342
-20 326
140 707
80 339
-15 783
140 707
158 342
-20 326
140 707
Capitalised exploration expenditures 4 1 555 348 2 247 718 2 056 100 Share premium 3 089 542 3 089 542 3 089 542
Other intangible assets 4 643 050 660 581 646 299
Exploration expenses
Deferred tax asset
3
7
109 582
795 400
233 738 109 582
630 423
233 738
Exploration expenses
3 109 582 233 738 109 582
233 738
Production costs 42 949 41 512 42 949 41 512
Production costs
Total paid-in equity
42 949
3 230 249
41 512
3 230 249
42 949
3 230 249
Payroll and payroll-related expenses
Tangible fixed assets
5 4 559 1 527 4 559 1 527
Payroll and payroll-related expenses
5 4 559 1 527 4 559
Depreciation
Property, plant, and equipment
Impairment losses
4
4
4
88 863
3 536 285
167 373
34 997
2 486 607
88 863
2 657 566
167 373
34 997
Depreciation
Retained earnings
Impairment losses
Other equity
4
4
88 863
167 373
-57 563
34 997
485 600
88 863
167 373
-41 780
Other operating expenses
Financial assets
5 13 305 19 208 13 305 19 208
Other operating expenses
5 13 305 19 208 13 305
Long term receivables 10 138 078 67 240 125 432 Total Equity 3 172 687 3 715 849 3 188 470
Total operating expenses
Calculated tax receivables
7 426 631
148 004
330 983
261 139
426 631 330 983
Total operating expenses
426 631 330 983 426 631
330 983
Other non-current assets 8 282 472 200 559 285 399
Operating profit/loss
Total non-current assets
-268 289
7 419 757
-250 644
6 311 395
-268 289
6 722 340
-250 644
Operating profit/loss
Provisions for liabilities
-268 289 -250 644 -268 289
-250 644
Pension obligations 36 375 54 625 66 512
Deferred taxes 7 125 113
Interest income
Inventories
6 12 145 7 202 12 145 7 202
Interest income
Abandonment provision
6
19
12 145
829 720
7 202
867 895
12 145
828 529
Other financial income
Inventories
6 34 663
39 549
20 602
21 059
34 663
40 880
20 602
Other financial income
Provisions for other liabilities
6 34 663
696
20 602
325
34 663
780
Interest expenses
Other financial expenses
Receivables
6
6
86 753
20 530
12 748
47 153
86 753
20 530
12 748
Interest expenses
47 153
Other financial expenses
Non current liabilities
6
6
86 753
20 530
12 748
47 153
86 753
20 530
Account receivables 14 128 239 86 452 134 221 Bonds 17 2 475 559 589 939 2 473 582
Net financial items
Other short term receivables
9 -60 475
617 286
-32 097
337 720
-60 475
499 419
-32 097
Net financial items
Other interest-bearing debt
18 -60 475
2 150 288
-32 097
1 453 035
-60 475
-32 097
2 036 907
Short-term deposits 24 375 23 625 24 075 Derivatives 13 48 228 48 693 49 453
Calculated tax receivables 7 1 416 550 1 278 297 1 411 251
Profit/loss before taxes -328 764 -282 741 -328 764 -282 741
Profit/loss before taxes
Current liabilities
-328 764 -282 741 -328 764
-282 741
Cash and cash equivalents Short-term loan 15 680 794 969 819 478 050
Cash and cash equivalents 11 821 069 735 706 1 709 166 Trade creditors 218 370 230 398 452 435
Taxes (+)/tax income (-) 7 -312 981 -262 415 -312 981 -262 415
Taxes (+)/tax income (-)
Accrued public charges and indirect taxes
7 -312 981
24 457
-262 415
18 881
-312 981
-262 415
23 579
Total current assets 3 047 067 2 482 859 3 819 011 Abandonment provision 19 156 397 147 375
Net profit/loss -15 783 -20 326 -15 783 -20 326
Net profit/loss
Other current liabilities
16 -15 783
673 254
-20 326
719 684
-15 783
-20 326
795 680
Weighted average no. of shares outstanding 140 707 363 140 707 363 140 707 363 Total liabilities
140 707 363
Weighted average no. of shares outstanding
7 294 137
140 707 363
5 078 405
140 707 363
7 352 882
140 707 363
140 707 363
Weighted average no. of shares fully diluted
Earnings/(loss) after tax per share
TOTAL ASSETS
140 707 363
-0,11
10 466 824
140 707 363
-0,14
8 794 255
140 707 363
-0,11
10 541 352
140 707 363
Weighted average no. of shares fully diluted
-0,14
Earnings/(loss) after tax per share
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
140 707 363
-0,11
10 466 824
140 707 363
-0,14
8 794 255
140 707 363
140 707 363
-0,11
10 541 352
Earnings/(loss) after tax per share fully diluted -0,11 -0,14 -0,11 -0,14
Earnings/(loss) after tax per share fully diluted
-0,11 -0,14 -0,11

CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

Other equity
(All figures in NOK 1,000) Share capital Share premium Other paid-in
capital
Other com
prehensive
income
Retained
earnings
Total other
equity
Total equity
Equity as of 31.12.2012 140 707 3 089 542 3 600 107 -2 188 -3 091 994 505 926 3 736 175
Total loss for 2013
Equity as of 31.12.2013
140 707 3 089 542 3 600 107 894
-1 294
-548 600
-3 640 594
-547 706
-41 780
-547 706
3 188 469
Profit/loss for the period 1.1.2014 - 31.03.2014
Equity as of 31.03.2014
140 707 3 089 542 3 600 107 -1 294 -15 783
-3 656 377
-15 783
-57 563
-15 783
3 172 687

CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW

Q1 Year
(All figures in NOK 1,000) Note 2014 2013 2013
Cash flow from operating activities
Profit/loss before taxes -328 764 -282 741 -2 545 327
Taxes paid during the period -26 585
Tax refund during the period 1 318 430
Depreciation 4 88 863 34 997 470 529
Net impairment losses 4 167 373 666 135
Accretion expenses 19 12 920 9 924 42 765
Losses on sale of license 734
Changes in derivatives 6 -2 383 2 708 3 174
Amortization of interest expenses and arrangement fee 6 10 064 9 291 88 458
Expensed capitalized dry wells 3,4 73 601 163 563 1 150 541
Changes in inventories, accounts payable and receivables -226 752 -12 661 141 786
Changes in other current balance sheet items -283 796 -191 924 -394 934
Net cash flow from operating activities -488 876 -266 843 915 707
Cash flow from investment activities
Payment for removal and decommissioning of oil fields 19 -2 706 -2 056 -36 739
Disbursements on investments in fixed assets 4 -589 611 -461 186 -1 495 709
Disbursements on investments in capitalised exploration expenditures and other intangible assets 4 -114 942 -236 007 -1 358 941
Sale/farmout of tangible fixed assets and licenses 86 472
Net cash flow from investment activities -707 260 -699 249 -2 804 917
Cash flow from financing activities
Repayment of short-term debt 15 -1 500 000
Repayment of long-term debt 17,18 -290 927 -2 185 102
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 17,18 398 966 147 616 4 729 297
Proceeds from issuance of short-term debt 15 200 000 400 000 1 400 000
Net cash flow from financing activities 308 039 547 616 2 444 195
Net change in cash and cash equivalents -888 097 -418 476 554 985
Cash and cash equivalents at start of period 11 1 709 166 1 154 182 1 154 182
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 821 069 735 706 1 709 166
Specification of cash equivalents at end of period:
Bank deposits, etc. 810 723 725 109 1 693 319
Restricted bank deposits 10 346 10 597 15 847
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 11 821 069 735 706 1 709 166

NOTES

(All figures in NOK 1,000)

These condensed interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the EU (IFRS) IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting". The interim financial statements do not include all information required by IFRS. These interim financial statements have been subject to a review in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagements 2410 Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity. These condensed interim financial statements replace and restate the condensed interim financial statements as at and for the three months ended 31 March 2014 released on 30 April 2014.

The reissuancee of these condensed interim financial statements has been triggered by a rights offering involving the preparation of a prospectus in connection to the acquisition of Marathon Oil Norge AS (refer to note 21), including an ISRE 2410 limited review performed by the Comapny's independent auditor. As a result, the Company evaluated events subsequent to the original approval date of 30 April 2014 by the board of directors of the Q1 2014 interim financial statements for new information that, if known at the original approval date, would have resulted in adjustments to the financial statements and for other information that would have resulted in additional disclosures. These events have been considered through the date of this report.

Subsequent events which have occurred since 30 April 2014 that have resulted in additional disclosures are described in note 21. There has been one matter which has resulted in the recognition of an impairment charge on the Jette field, during the three months ended 31 March 2014, as described in note 4.

Note 1 Accounting principles

The accounting principles used for this interim report are in all material respect consistent with the principles used in the Financial statement for 2013. There are some new and amended standards effective from 1 January 2014, as mentioned in the annual report 2013. These standards are implemented in Q1 2014, but do not have material impact on the interim Financial Statements.

Note 2 Revenues

Q1
Breakdown of revenues: 2014 2013
Recognized income oil 128 541 47 299
Recognized income gas 21 891 25 815
Tariff income 4 668 5 595
Total petroleum revenues 155 101 78 709
Breakdown of produced volumes (barrel of oil equivalents):
Oil 195 760 85 330
Gas 64 810 88 310
260 569
Total produced volumes 173 639

Note 3 Exploration expenses

Q1
Breakdown of exploration expenses: 2014 2013
Seismic, well data, field studies, other exploration costs 17 222 60 345
Recharged rig costs -47 047 -38 418
Exploration expenses from license participation incl. seismic 37 857 37 985
Expensed capitalized wells previous years 13 434 13 993
Expensed capitalized wells this year 60 166 149 570
Payroll and other operating expenses classified as exploration 23 359 8 000
Exploration-related research and development costs 4 590 2 263
Total exploration expenses 109 582 233 738

Note 4 Tangible assets and intangible assets

Other intangible assets
Intangible assets Licenses
etc.*
Software Total Exploration
exp **
Goodwill
Book value 31.12.2012 661 642 3 899 665 541 2 175 492 387 550
Acquisition cost 31.12.2012 1 104 425 45 180 1 149 604 2 175 492 644 570
Additions 219 235 788
Disposals/Expensed dry wells 163 563
Acquisition cost 31.03.2013 1 104 425 45 399 1 149 824 2 247 718 644 570
Acc. depreciation and impairments 31.03.2014 447 333 41 910 489 243 257 019
Book value 31.03.2013 657 093 3 488 660 581 2 247 718 387 551
Acquisition cost 31.12.2013 902 705 48 099 950 804 2 056 100 465 653
Additions 46 46 114 896
Disposals/Expensed dry wells 73 601
Reclassification -542 047
Acquisition cost 31.03.2014 902 705 48 145 950 850 1 555 348 465 653
Acc. depreciation and impairments 31.03.2014 263 821 43 977 307 798 144 532
Book value 31.03.2014 638 884 4 168 643 050 1 555 348 321 120
Depreciation Q1 2014 2 732 563 3 295

Software is depreciated linearly over the software's lifetime, which is three years. Licences related to fields in production is depreciated using the Unit of Production method.

*The Ivar Aasen-field has an obligation related to investments to enable the Edvard Grieg facilites to receive fluids from the Ivar Aasen field. These processing rights are considered as an "Intangible asset" and included with NOK 89.8 million as of 31.03.2014.

Tangible fixed assets Fields under
development
Production
facilities
including
Fixtures and
fittings, office
** wells machinery Total
Book value 31.12.2012 1 364 097 577 290 51 882 1 993 269
Acquisition cost 31.12.2012 3 163 747 1 232 676 126 062 4 522 486
Additions 430 005 90 942 2 209 523 156
Acquisition cost 31.03.2013 3 593 752 1 323 617 128 271 5 045 641
Accumulated depreciation and impairments 31.03.2013 1 799 650 680 125 79 259 2 559 034
Book value 31.03.2013 1 794 102 643 493 49 012 2 486 606
Acquisition cost 31.12.2013 1 647 173 4 399 452 156 375 6 203 000
Additions 567 662 9 635 12 314 589 611
Reclassification 542 047 542 047
Acquisition cost 31.03.2014 2 756 883 4 409 087 168 689 7 334 659
Accumulated depreciation and impairments 31.03.2014 3 700 075 98 299 3 798 374
Book value 31.03.2014 2 756 883 709 012 70 390 3 536 285
Depreciation Q1 2014 81 206 4 361 85 567
Impairments 1.1 - 31.03.2014 167 373 167 373

Capitalized exploration expenditures are reclassified to "Fields under development" when the field enteres into the development phase. Fields under development are reclassified to "Production facilities" from start of production. Production facilities, including wells, are depreciated in accordance with the Unit of Production Method. Office machinery, fixtures and fittings etc. are depreciated using the straight-line method over their useful life, i.e. 3-5 years. Removal and decommisioning costs are capitalized and included as "Production facilities".

**The Johan Sverdrup Field has entered into the development phase in the first quarter 2014. All costs relating to the development are thus recognised as tangible assets and previously capitalised exploration expenditures have been reclassified accordingly from intangible assets.

Impairment

The Company has experienced lower than forecast production on the Jette field, which has led to reassessment and reduction of the reserves. Consequently, Det norske has performed an impairment assessment and has recorded an impairment charge in the first quarter of NOK 167 million before tax. The net after tax effect of this charge is NOK 36 million. The impairment is entirely related to tangible fixed assets.

The effect of the impairment is to restate previously reported figures as at and for the three months ended 31 March 2014 as follows: Impairment losses NOK 167 million (previously NOK nil), tax income NOK 313 million (previously NOK182 million), deferred tax asset NOK 795 million (previously NOK 665 million), property plant & equipment NOK 3 536 million (previously NOK 3 704 million), other equity NOK 58 million deficit (previously NOK 21 million deficit).

For producing licenses and licenses in the development phase, recoverable amount is estimated based on discounted future after tax cash flows. Future cash flows are calculated on the basis of expected production profiles and estimated proven and probable remaining reserves. The following assumptions have been applied:

* discount rate of 8.2 percent nominal after tax

* a long term inflation of 2.5 percent

* a long term exchange rate of NOK/USD 6.00

* oil prices are based on forward curve

Q1 01.01.-31.03
Reconciliation of depreciation in the income statement: 2014 2013 2014 2013
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 85 567 29 818 85 567 29 818
Depreciation of intangible assets 3 295 5 180 3 295 5 180
Total depreciation in the income statement 88 863 34 997 88 863 34 997

Note 5 Payroll and other operating expenses

Q1
Breakdown of payroll expenses: 2014 2013
Gross payroll expenses 127 559 107 527
Share of payroll expenses classified as exploration, development or production expenses, and
expenses invoiced to licences
-123 000 -106 000
Net payroll expenses 4 559 1 527
Q1
Breakdown of other operating expenses: 2014 2013
Gross other operating expenses 85 486 73 298
Share of other operating expenses classified as exploration,
development or production expenses, and expenses invoiced
to licences -72 181 -54 090
Net other operating expenses 13 305 19 208

Note 6 Financial items

Q1
2014 2013
Interest income 12 145 7 202
Return on financial investments 300 488
Currency gains 31 981 20 114
Fair value of derivatives 2 383
Total other financial income 34 663 20 602
Interest expenses 105 120 57 895
Capitalized interest cost development projects -28 431 -54 439
Amortized loan costs and accretion expence 10 064 9 291
Total interest expenses 86 753 12 748
Currency losses 16 847 41 454
Realised loss on derivatives 3 683 2 991
Fair value of derivatives 2 707
Total other financial expenses 20 530 47 153
Net financial items -60 475 -32 097

Note 7 Taxes

Q1
Taxes for the period appear as follows: 2014 2013
Calculated current year exploration tax refund -148 004 -261 139
Change in deferred taxes -157 209 -2 093
Prior period adjustments -7 768 818
Total taxes (+) / tax income (-) -312 981 -262 415

A full tax calculation has been carried out in accordance with the accounting principles described in the annual report for 2013. The calculated exploration tax receivable as result of exploration activities in 2014 is recognised as a long-term item in the balance sheet. The tax refund for this item is expected to be paid in December 2015. The calculated exploration tax receivable as result of exploration activities in 2013 is recognised as a current asset in the balance sheet. The exploration tax refund for this item is expected to be paid in December 2014.

Calculated tax receivables 31.03.2014 31.03.2013 31.12.2013
Tax receivables included as non-current assets 148 004 261 139
Tax receivables included as current assets 1 416 550 1 278 297 1 411 251
Deferred taxes/deferred tax asset: 31.03.2014 31.03.2013 31.12.2013
Deferred taxes 1.1. 630 423 -126 604 -126 604
Change in deferred taxes 157 209 2 093 567 368
Prior period adjustments 7 768 -602
Deferred tax related to impairment and disposal of licenses 192 830
Deferred tax recorded towards OCI -3 170
Total deferred taxes asset 795 400 -125 113 630 423
Applied tax
Tax effect of tax losses carryforward: rate 31.03.2014 31.03.2013 31.12.2013
Tax losses carryforward 27 % -560 954 -375 008 -479 558
Tax losses carryforward 51 % -1 136 874 -700 205 -939 713

Temporary differences of tax losses carryforward is incuded in the deferred taxes.

Q1
Reconciliation of tax income 2014 2013
27% company tax on result before tax 88 766 76 340
51% special tax on result before tax 167 670 144 198
Tax effect of financial items - 27% only -20 842 257
Tax effect on uplift 62 189 31 025
Interest of tax losses carryforward 6 343 4 017
Other items (permanent differences and previous period adjustment) 8 854 6 578
Total tax income 312 981 262 415

Note 8 Other non-current assets

31.03.2014 31.03.2013 31.12.2013
Shares in Sandvika Fjellstue AS 12 000 12 000 12 000
Debt service reserve 257 518 175 865 260 446
Tenancy deposit 12 954 12 694 12 954
Total other non-current assets 282 472 200 559 285 399

Note 9 Other short-term receivables

31.03.2014 31.03.2013 31.12.2013
Receivables related to deferred volume at Atla 5 256 3 103
Pre-payments, including rigs 195 660 33 648 146 977
VAT receivable 25 055 21 289 11 444
Underlift 43 540 23 318 18 611
Other receivables, including operator licences 347 775 259 465 319 283
Total other short-term receivables 617 286 337 720 499 419

For information about receivables related to deferred volume at Atla, see note 10.

Note 10 Long term receivables

31.03.2014 31.03.2013 31.12.2013
Receivables related to deferred volume at Atla 138 078 67 240 125 432
Total long term receivables 138 078 67 240 125 432

The physical production volumes from Atla were higher than the commercial production volumes. This was caused by the high pressure from the Atla-field which temporarily has stalled the production from the neighbouring field Skirne. This is expected to continue through 2014 and into 2015. Income is recognised based on physical production volumes measured at market value. This deferred compensation is recorded as a long term or short term receivable, depending on when the income will occur, see Note 9.

Note 11 Cash and cash equivalents

The item 'Cash and cash equivalents' consists of bank accounts and short-term investments that constitute parts of the company's liquidity.

Breakdown of cash and cash equivalents: 31.03.2014 31.03.2013 31.12.2013
Cash 5 5 5
Bank deposits 810 718 725 104 1 693 314
Restricted funds (tax withholdings) 10 346 10 597 15 847
Short-term placements 821 069 735 706 1 709 166
Unused exploration facility loan 758 947 435 525 815 991
Unused revolving credit facility 3 740 648 1 401 120 3 945 286

Note 12 Share capital

31.03.2014 31.03.2013 31.12.2013
Share capital 140 707 140 707 140 707
Total number of shares (in 1.000) 140 707 140 707 140 707
Nominal value per share in NOK 1.00 1.00 1.00

Note 13 Derivatives

31.03.2014 31.03.2013 31.12.2013
Unrealized losses interest rate swaps 48 228 48 693 49 453
Total derivatives 48 228 48 693 49 453

The company has entered into three interest rate swaps. The purpose is to swap floating rate loans to fixed rate. These rate swaps are market to market and with changes in market value recognized in the Statement of income.

Note 14 Accounts receivable

31.03.2014 31.03.2013 31.12.2013
Receivables related to sale of petroleum 13 202 15 399 70 885
Receivables related to license transaction 99 271 70 542 1 284
Invoicing related to expense refunds including rigs 15 766 511 62 052
Total accounts receivable 128 239 86 452 134 221

Note 15 Short-term loans

31.03.2014 31.03.2013 31.12.2013
Exploration facility 680 794 969 819 478 050
Total short-term loans 680 794 969 819 478 050

The current facility of NOK 3,500 million was established in December 2012 and the company can draw on the facility until 31 December 2015 with a final date for repayment in December 2016. The maximum utilization including interest is limited to 95 percent of tax refund related to exploration expenses. The lenders have security in the company's tax receivable. The calculated exploration tax receivable as result of exploration activities in 2013 is expected to be paid in December 2014, and will be used to repay this loan. See note 7.

The interest rate is three months' NIBOR plus a margin of 1.75 percent, with a utilization fee of 0.25 percent on outstanding loan up to NOK 2,750 million and 0.5 percent if the utilized credit exceeds NOK 2,750 million. In addition a commitment fee of 0.7 percent is also paid on unused credit.

For information about the unused part of the credit facility for exploration purposes, see Note 11 - "Cash and cash equivalents".

Note 16 Other current liabilities

31.03.2014 31.03.2013 31.12.2013
Current liabilities related to overcall in licences 10 960 31 551 202 037
Share of other current liabilities in licences 443 729 503 576 310 673
Overlift of petroleum 9 588
Other current liabilities 218 565 184 556 273 382
Total other current liabilities 673 254 719 684 795 680

Other current liabilities includes unpaid wages and vacation pay, accrued interest and other provisions.

Note 17 Bond

31.03.2014 31.03.2013 31.12.2013
Principal, bond Norsk Tillitsmann 1) 593 240 589 939 592 304
Principal, bond Norsk Tillitsmann 2) 1 882 319 1 881 278
Total bond 2 475 559 589 939 2 473 582

1)The loan runs from 28 January 2011 to 28 January 2016 and carries an interest rate of 3 month NIBOR + 6.75 percent. The principal falls due on 28 January 2016 and interest is paid on a quarterly basis. The loan is unsecured.

2)The loan runs from July 2013 to July 2020 and carries an interest rate of 3 month NIBOR + 5 percent. The principal falls due on July 2020 and interest is paid on a quarterly basis. The loan is unsecured.

Note 18 Other interest-bearing debt

31.03.2014 31.03.2013 31.12.2013
Revolving credit facility 2 131 650 1 449 131 1 992 055
Unrealized currency 18 639 3 904 44 852
Total other interest-bearing debt 2 150 288 1 453 035 2 036 907

In September 2013, the company entered into a USD 1 billion revolving credit facility with a group of nordic and international banks. The revolving credit facility can be increased with USD 1 billion on certain future conditions. The company can draw on the facility until September 2018 with a final date for repayment as of September 2018. The facility replaced the company's USD 500 million tranche which originally matured on 31 December 2015.

The interest rate on the revolving credit facility is from 1 - 6 months NIBOR/LIBOR plus a margin of 3 percent, with a utilization fee of 0.5 percent or 0.75 percent based on the amount drawn under the facility. In addition commitment fee of 1.20 percent is also paid on unused credit.

Note 19 Provision for abandonment liabilities

31.03.2014 31.03.2013 31.12.2013
Provisions as of 1 January 975 904 798 057 798 057
Incurred cost removal -2 706 -2 056 -36 739
Accretion expense - present value calculation 12 920 9 924 42 765
Change in estimates and incurred liabilities on new fields 61 970 171 822
Total provision for abandonment liabilities 986 117 867 895 975 904

Breakdown of the provision to short- and long-term liabilities

Short term 156 397 147 375
Long term 829 720 867 895 828 529
Total provision for abandonment liabilities 986 117 867 895 975 904

The company's removal and decommissioning liabilities relate to the fields Jette, Glitne, Varg, Atla, Enoch, and Jotun. Time of removal is expected to be 2018 for Jette, 2014-2016 for Glitne, 2016-2018 for Varg, 2018- 2020 for Atla, 2017 for Enoch and in 2018-2021 for Jotun.

The estimate is based on executing a concept for removal in accordance with the Petroleum Activities Act and international regulations and guidelines.

Note 20 Uncertain commitments

During the second quarter 2012, the company announced that it had received a notice of reassessment from the Norwegian Oil Taxation Office (OTO) in respect of 2009 and 2010. Subsequently the notice has been extended to include 2011 and 2012. At the end of the third quarter 2012, the company responded to the notice of reassessment by submitting detailed comments.

During the normal course of its business, the company will be involved in disputes. The company provides accruals in its financial statements for probable liabilities related to litigation and claims based on the company's best judgement. Det norske does not expect that the financial position, results of operations or cash flows will be materially affected by the resolution of these disputes.

Note 21 Subsequent events

Acquisition of Marathon Oil Norge AS

On June 2, 2014 Det norske announced that the Company had entered into an agreement to acquire Marathon Oil Norge AS for a cash consideration of USD 2.1 billion. The effective date of the transaction is 1 January 2014 and it is expected to close in the fourth quarter 2014, subject to regulatory approvals.

The transaction is partially financed by rights issue of new shares in Det norske, as approved by an Extraordinary General Meeting held July 3, 2014. The remaining financing is based on a reserve-based lending facility of USD 3 Billion. The loan agreement was signed on July 8, 2014.

License swaps

During June, Det norske has entered into two license swaps which increase the company's share in the recently established Ivar Aasen unit.

Det norske entered into an agreement with Spike Exploration to swap a 10 percent interest in licence 554/B/C containing the Garantiana oil discovery for a 20 percent interest in license 457 containing parts of the Ivar Aasen deposit. Moreover, Det norske subsequently signed an agreement with E.ON E&P Norge AS (E.ON) to swap two exploration licenses plus a cash consideration for a 20 percent interest in license 457.

Unitisation of Ivar Aasen

In June, Det norske signed a unit agreement for the Ivar Aasen development on the Utsira High in the North Sea with the licencees in PL001B, PL242, PL457 and PL338. Det norske is operator and will have 34.7862 percent interest in the unit, following completion of the announced swaps mentioned above.

Exploration wells

Two wells have been completed in the second quarter. Gotama (PL550) and Terne (PL558) have not encountered hydrocarbons and the related capitalized cost has been expensed. As of March 31, 2014, the capitalized costs on these wells were immaterial.

For further information regarding the above matters, reference is made to notices published on the Oslo Stock Exchange.

Note 22 Investments in jointly controlled assets

Number 50 47

License - partner-operated: 31.03.2014 31.12.2013 Licence - operatorships: 31.03.2014 31.12.2013
PL 019C 30,0 % 30,0 % PL 001B 35,0 % 35,0 %
PL 019D 30,0 % 30,0 % PL 026B*** 62,1 % 62,1 %
PL 029B 20,0 % 20,0 % PL 027D 100,0 % 100,0 %
PL 035 25,0 % 25,0 % PL 027ES 40,0 % 40,0 %
PL 035B 15,0 % 15,0 % PL 028B 35,0 % 35,0 %
PL 035C 25,0 % 25,0 % PL 103B 70,0 % 70,0 %
PL 038 5,0 % 5,0 % PL 169C 50,0 % 50,0 %
PL 038D 30,0 % 30,0 % PL 242 35,0 % 35,0 %
PL 038E ** 5,0 % 0,0 % PL 364 50,0 % 50,0 %
PL 048B 10,0 % 10,0 % PL 414 * 0,0 % 40,0 %
PL 048D 10,0 % 10,0 % PL 414B * 0,0 % 40,0 %
PL 102C 10,0 % 10,0 % PL 450 * 0,0 % 80,0 %
PL 102D 10,0 % 10,0 % PL 460 100,0 % 100,0 %
PL 102F 10,0 % 10,0 % PL 494 30,0 % 30,0 %
PL 102G 10,0 % 10,0 % PL 494B 30,0 % 30,0 %
PL 265 20,0 % 20,0 % PL 494C 30,0 % 30,0 %
PL 272 25,0 % 25,0 % PL 497 * 0,0 % 35,0 %
PL 332 * 0,0 % 40,0 % PL 497B * 0,0 % 35,0 %
PL 362 15,0 % 15,0 % PL 504 47,6 % 47,6 %
PL 438 10,0 % 10,0 % PL 504BS 83,6 % 83,6 %
PL 442 20,0 % 20,0 % PL 504CS 21,8 % 21,8 %
PL 453S 25,0 % 25,0 % PL 512 * 0,0 % 30,0 %
PL 492 40,0 % 40,0 % PL 542 * 0,0 % 45,0 %
PL 502 22,2 % 22,2 % PL 542B * 0,0 % 45,0 %
PL 522 10,0 % 10,0 % PL 549S 35,0 % 35,0 %
PL 531 10,0 % 10,0 % PL 553 40,0 % 40,0 %
PL 533 20,0 % 20,0 % PL 573S 35,0 % 35,0 %
PL 535 10,0 % 10,0 % PL 626 50,0 % 50,0 %
PL 535B 10,0 % 10,0 % PL 659 *** 20,0 % 30,0 %
PL 550 10,0 % 10,0 % PL 663 30,0 % 30,0 %
PL 551 20,0 % 20,0 % PL 677 60,0 % 60,0 %
PL 554 20,0 % 20,0 % PL 709 40,0 % 40,0 %
PL 554B 20,0 % 20,0 % PL 715 40,0 % 40,0 %
PL 554C ** 20,0 % 0,0 % PL 724** 40,0 % 0,0 %
PL 558 20,0 % 20,0 % PL 748** 40,0 % 0,0 %
PL 563 30,0 % 30,0 % Number 27 33
PL 567 40,0 % 40,0 %
PL 568 20,0 % 20,0 % * Relinquised licenses or Det norske has withdrawn from the license.
PL 571 40,0 % 40,0 %
PL 574 10,0 % 10,0 % ** Interest awarded in APA-round (Application in Predefined Areas) in 2013. Offers were announced in 2014.
PL 613 35,0 % 35,0 %
PL 619 30,0 % 30,0 % *** Aqcuired/changed through license transaction or license is split.
PL 627 20,0 % 20,0 %
PL 667 30,0 % 30,0 %
PL 672 25,0 % 25,0 %
PL 676S 20,0 % 20,0 %
PL 678BS ** 25,0 % 0,0 %
PL 678S 25,0 % 25,0 %
PL 681 16,0 % 16,0 %
PL 706 20,0 % 20,0 %
PL 730 ** 30,0 % 0,0 %

Note 23 Results from previous interim reports

2014 2013 2012
Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2
Total operating revenues 158 342 254 353 323 563 285 626 80 339 116 797 49 014 69 603
Exploration expenses 109 582 544 400 588 289 270 635 233 738 194 924 402 635 417 140
Production costs 42 949 97 602 53 419 57 086 41 512 74 027 45 515 46 154
Payroll and payroll-related expenses 4 559 3 854 4 129 28 515 1 527 267 1 280 703
Depreciation 88 863 124 021 163 666 147 844 34 997 56 505 15 056 19 780
Impairments 167 373 657 597 6 837 1 700 127 155 1 880 953 140 669
Other operating expenses 13 305 8 811 25 247 56 619 19 208 21 995 21 140 16 050
Total operating expenses 426 631 1 436 285 841 588 562 400 330 983 474 873 2 366 579 640 497
Operating profit/loss -268 289 -1 181 933 -518 025 -276 773 -250 644 -358 076 -2 317 565 -570 894
Net financial items -60 475 -105 851 -131 089 -48 915 -32 097 -13 763 -45 784 -23 065
Profit/loss before taxes -328 764 -1 287 784 -649 114 -325 688 -282 741 -371 839 -2 363 349 -593 959
Taxes (+)/tax income (-) -312 981 -959 137 -490 975 -284 200 -262 415 -324 575 -1 774 462 -376 558
Net profit/loss -15 783 -328 647 -158 139 -41 488 -20 326 -47 264 -588 887 -217 401

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