The Board of Directors did on the 21st of March approve the final and audited Annual accounts for 2006. The final figures show insignificant deviations compared to the preliminary figures presented in February.
 
The Ordinary General Assembly will be held on 4th of May 2007.
 
The Board of Directors will propose to the General Assembly a dividend of NOK 2.50 per share. The share will be quoted ex dividend on the 7th of March 2007. The dividend will be paid on the 31th of May 2007.
 
The Board of Directors will also propose to the General Assembly that the Board of Directors is granted an authority to increase the share capital with an amount up to NOK 246 282 000, corresponding to approximately 10% of the current share capital.
 
For further information, contact:
CFO Svein Hov Skjelle, mobile + 47 930 55 566