Highlights 3rd quarter 2006
· Operating earnings of 231 million kroner, up 104 percent from 113 million same period prior year · Assets under management at 66 billion kroner at quarter end, increased from 60 billion last quarter · Gross subscriptions of 3,705 million kroner, compared with 3,830 in third quarter 2005, reflecting strong savings markets in Norway and Sweden and change in product mix · Increased client demand for real estate and shipping products - and introduction of private equity as a new asset class - has led to broader product diversification · Shipping assets under management