DOF ASA FINANSIELL RAPPORT 2008

Please find attached Annual Report 2008 in Norwegian.

The finance result and taxes have been changed compared to preliminary 2008 finance result released on 27 February. The finance costs have been increased with approx NOK 39 mill. Including in these numbers are transaction costs on the acquisition of DOF Subsea previously posted directly under equity. The tax costs have been increased with approx. NOK 56 mill and relates to previous assumption of tonnage tax for one subsidiary which after new consideration is taxed according to standard terms.

Contact:
CEO Mons Aase, Tel. +47 91 66 10 12
CFO Hilde Drønen, Tel + 47 91 66 10 09