The financial calendar for 2010:
Q4 2009 results will be made public 22. February
Q1 2010 results will be made public 28. May
Q2 2010 results will be made public 30. August
Q3 2010 results will be made public 12. November
The Annual General Meeting will be 25. March



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For further information contact CFO Jon A. Elde atGTB ASA +47 23 01 49 76


This information is subject of the disclosure requirements acc. to §5-12 vphl
(Norwegian Securities Trading Act)


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