Reference is made to stock exchange notice of 14th August 2008. The offer to participate in the option programme was accepted by 16 employees. Outstanding options for 2009 - 2011 are 2 640 000.

Primary insiders in the option programme are: Group President Erik Espeset, 100 000 new options, total holding: 300 000 options.  Group Director Tore J. Fjell, 50 000 new options, total holding: 150 000 options.  Chief Financial Officer Tor O. Husø, 50 000 new options, total holding: 150 000 options.
 
For further information please contact, Tor O. Husø, Chief Financial Officer, 70 11 64 45