The merger between Statoil and Norsk Hydro ASA’s petroleum business is expected to be implemented on 1 October 2007. In light of this, the following is announced:
The completion of the merger is expected to take place before the opening of the markets in Oslo on Monday 1 October. As a result, this will be the first day of trading in the StatoilHydro share. Consequently, Friday 28 September will be the last day that the Norsk Hydro ASA shares will trade inclusive of the right to receive Statoil shares.