Orkla ASA - Norwegian bond issue

Orkla ASA is considering a bond issue in the Norwegian Bond Market
through two new loans with 3 years and 3+1 years tenor - both issues
will carry a floating interest rate.

Orkla ASA is considering a bond issue in the Norwegian Bond Market
through two new loans with 3 years and 3+1 years tenor - both issues
will carry a floating interest rate.


The funds will be used for general corporate purposes. DnB NOR
Markets and Nordea Markets have been chosen as arrangers of the bond
issues.


For further information about the issue Jan Krogh-Vennemo in DnB NOR
Markets (Tel [phone]) or Eivind Solheim in Nordea Markets
(Tel [phone]) can be contacted.