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 increased by one and a half billion kroner in third quarter to two billion kroner. Shipping and private equity generating 35 million kroner in operating earnings
Client funds available for real estate investments in excess of 1.5 billion kroner
Oslo, 31 October 2006
Simen Mørdre
CEO Acta Holding ASA
+47 90 86 85 62
simen.mordre@acta.no
