Statoil ASA

Commencement of subscription period for the Dividend Issue for the first quarter 2016 under the Scrip Dividend Programme - FOR SHAREHOLDERS OUTSIDE NORWAY - Seite 2

The subscription for Dividend Shares by persons located in, or resident of countries other than Norway, may be affected by the laws of the relevant jurisdiction. The Dividend Shares may not be subscribed for by Existing Shareholders located in, or resident of, jurisdictions in which the subscription for Dividend Shares would be unlawful. Existing Shareholders located in, or resident of countries other than Norway, should inform themselves as to whether restrictions apply to the Dividend Issues and consult their professional advisors if they are in any doubt about any of the contents or application of these restrictions.

Settlement:
The issue of the Dividend Shares is expected to take place on or about 22 September 2016, and the delivery of the Dividend Shares on Oslo Børs is expected to take place on or about 23 September 2016. Delivery of the ADRs on NYSE is expected to take place on or about 26 September 2016. Trading in the Dividend Shares on Oslo Børs and in the ADRs representing Dividend Shares is expected to commence on or about 26 September 2016.

Cash payment of the dividend to holders of ordinary shares on Oslo Børs is expected to be on or about 23 September 2016. Cash payment of the dividend to holders of ADRs is expected to be on or about 26 September 2016.

Interests held through financial intermediaries:
Shareholders, who are eligible for participation in the Dividend Issue and who hold their Shares through a financial intermediary and wish to subscribe for Dividend Shares in the Dividend Issue, should instruct their financial intermediary to subscribe for Dividend Shares in accordance with the applicable instructions received from such financial intermediary. The financial intermediary will be responsible for collecting exercise instructions from the shareholders and for informing the Company of their subscription instructions.

DNB Bank ASA, Registrars Department (tel.: [phone]) is acting as Receiving Agent for the Dividend Issue.

Contact persons:
Peter Hutton, senior vice president for investor relations,
Tel: [phone]

Morten Sven Johannessen, vice president for investor relations USA,
Tel: [phone]

This information is subject of the disclosure requirements acc. to §5-12 vphl (Norwegian Securities Trading Act)

This announcement and the information contained herein does not constitute or form a part of, and should not be construed as, an offer for sale or subscription for or solicitation or invitation of any offer to subscribe for or purchase of dividend shares or any other securities of the Company and cannot be relied on for any investment contract or decision.

It may be unlawful to distribute this announcement in certain jurisdictions. This announcement is not for distribution in any jurisdiction in which prior registration or approval is required for that purpose. No steps have been taken or will be taken in any jurisdiction outside of Norway in which such steps would be required. No competent authority or any other regulatory body has passed upon the adequacy of this document or approved or disapproved the distribution of dividend shares outside of Norway. Any representation to the contrary may be a criminal offense.

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Source: Statoil via Globenewswire