Statkraft AS : Increase in equity capital

The Norwegian Government's proposal of strengthening the equity in Statkraft SF with NOK 5 billion was approved by the Parliament on 11. December 2014.
 
This increase in equity capital was today adopted at an extraordinary general meeting in Statkraft SF.
 
Statkraft SF has today used the increased equity as an equity contribution into Statkraft AS.

For additional information:
SVP Corporate Communications Bente E. Engesland, tel.: +47 911 59 952, e-mail: bente.engesland@statkraft.com
Press spokesperson Knut Fjerdingstad, tel.: +47 901 86 310, e-mail: knut.fjerdingstad@statkraft.com
Head of Investor Relations Thomas Geiran, tel.: +47 905 79 979, e-mail: thomas.geiran@statkraft.com

Statkraft is a leading company in hydropower internationally and Europe's largest generator of renewable energy. The Group produces hydropower, wind power, gas-fired power and district heating and is a global player in energy market operations. Statkraft has 3600 employees in more than 20 countries.

This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.