Merger of Aker Exploration ASA (NO) and Det norske oljeselskap ASA (NO) — NOK 3.7 billion combined market cap

Carnegie acted as sole financial adviser to Aker Exploration ASA in the merger with Det norske oljeselskap ASA. Aker Exploration and Det norske Oljeselskapt will together be the second-largest operating company on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, with 32 operatorships, 70 exploration licenses, 7 discoveries, and 4 producing fields. December, 2009.