INTERIM REPORT 3RD QUARTER 2007

Key points - Growth in revenues quarter over quarter 12,4 % - Gross margin Q3 improved relative to first half year - EBITA at 48 MNOK (55 MNOK) - EBITA margin 7,0 % (9 %) influenced by - Capacity constraints still hurting D&C. - New capacity will be installed in 4th quarter - Weak performing operations in Milan, North America - Actions implemented - Increased R&D cost as a function of planned growth - Net profit increased with 33 MNOK - EPS rolling 4 quarters kroner 4,14 per share (3,21) - Agreement was signed on 14th of October to acquire Global Motion Systems from Teleflex Inc, expected to close by the end of 2007, (press release attached)