On 26 May 2008, in connection with Orkla`s option programme, 15 000 options were exercised at a strike price of NOK 40.47 per share.
A total of 11 042 170 options in Orkla have currently been issued. Moreover, Orkla has an
exposure through a cash-settled financial derivative of 1 400 000 underlying shares in the
hedge-position related to the remaining 676 500 synthetic options of the cash bonus programme.
exposure through a cash-settled financial derivative of 1 400 000 underlying shares in the
hedge-position related to the remaining 676 500 synthetic options of the cash bonus programme.
Orkla holds 21 972 390 treasury shares.
Orkla ASA,
Oslo, 27 May 2008
Orkla ASA,
Oslo, 27 May 2008
Contact:
Rune Helland, SVP Orkla Investor Relations,
Tel.: +47 22 54 44 11
Rune Helland, SVP Orkla Investor Relations,
Tel.: +47 22 54 44 11
Lars Røsæg, Orkla Investor Relations.
Tel.: +47 22 54 44 26
Tel.: +47 22 54 44 26