Record high order intake and backlog in 2004


The total order intake for the Group in the fourth quarter of 2004 was NOK 11.3 billion.
 
Aker Kvaerner will present its preliminary Annual and 4th Quarter Results for 2004 on 15 February 2005.
 
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For further information, please contact:
Lasse Torkildsen, Vice President, Aker Kvaerner, Group Comms. Tel.: +47 67 51 30 39
 
AKER KVÆRNER ASA, through its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Aker Kvaerner"), is a leading global provider of engineering and construction services, technology products and integrated solutions. The business within Aker Kvaerner span a number of industries, including Oil & Gas production, Refining & Chemicals, Mining & Metals, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology, Power Generation and Pulp & Paper. Aker Kvaerner has aggregated annual revenues of approximately USD 4.5 billion and employs around 22,000 employees in more than 30 countries.
 
The Aker Kvaerner group consists of a number of separate legal entities. Aker Kvaerner is used as the common brand/trademark for most of these entities. The parent company in the group is Aker Kværner ASA.
 
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