Grant of options

Oslo October 12, 2009 - The Board of Directors has granted the following
primary insider options in the Board meeting on October 9, 2009:

Tove Selnes, Executive Vice President, Human Resources, 40,000 options
exercisable over four years with a strike price equal to the market
price on October 9 (NOK 24.70). After this, Selnes owns 8 890 shares,
and holds 72,000 options.

Petter Lade, Investor Relations  
Tel: +47 2369 3444

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