Hafslund ASA has the 16th of May bought 25,900 Hafslund shares of class B at a price of NOK 107.8 per share.

 

After this transaction, Hafslund's balance of own shares is 509,058 of class B-shares.

 

The share buy back is made under the general power of attorney provided by the General Assembly to acquire Hafslund B shares equivalent to maximum 2% (3,904,469 shares) of the company's share capital. The power of attorney is effective until the ordinary General Meeting in 2007. The lowest remuneration that can be paid per B-share is NOK 10.-, while the highest remuneration that can be paid is NOK 300.- per share. The shares shall primarily be used in programs directed towards employees.

 

Hafslund ASA

 

Oslo, 18 May 2006