Grant of options

Oslo December 21, 2009 - The Board of Directors has granted the following primary insider options in the Board meeting on December 18, 2009: Tor Odland, Vice President, Corporate Communications, 10,000 options exercisable over four years with a strike price equal to the market price on December 18 (NOK 17.80). After this, Odland owns 1 893 shares, and holds 16,000 options.