BRIEF-Aker says Aker Drilling contemplating bond

OSLO, April 6 (Reuters) - Aker ASA said:

* Aker Drilling ASA is contemplating to issue a new bond loan with 3 years

maturity

* The purpose of the loan is refinancing of existing convertible bond

issue maturing in October 2010

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