Veidekke ASA: Continued growth and record-high order backlog for Veidekke
Veidekke increased its revenue by 5% in 2017 to NOK 31.6 billion, while profit before tax for the year came to NOK 1.4 billion, on par with 2016. Earnings per share in accordance with the segment accounts was NOK 9.4. Order intake has been high in all three countries, resulting in a historically high order backlog. Based on the company's performance and outlook, the Board proposes an ordinary dividend of NOK 5.0 per share for the 2017 financial year. "Veidekke delivered both growth and good results in 2017 and is starting the new year with a record-high order backlog. This growth is in