Redemption offer in Aker Maritime ASA (NO) — NOK 1.8 billion

Carnegie acted as joint lead manager in a voluntary redemption of minority shares in Aker Maritime ASA. The offer price of NOK 95 per share valued Aker Maritime ASA at NOK 5.4 billion. Shareholders representing approximately 90 per cent of all outstanding minority shares accepted to redeem their shares.June, 2001.