Dividend policy
The amount of dividend paid depends on the Group’s capital requirements, consolidation ratio, estimated cash requirement and strategic considerations in connection with potential acquisitions and new business areas.

Dividends

Since 2002, the following dividends are paid to shareholders:

FY 2007
Suggested: March 28th 2008
Approved: April 17th 2008
Paid: April 29th 2008
Dividend per share: NOK 2,00

FY 2006
Suggested: March 15th 2007
Approved: April 19th 2007
Paid: May 4th 2007
Dividend per share: NOK 2,00

FY 2005
Suggested: March 17th 2006
Approved: April 7th 2006
Paid: April 21st 2006
Dividend per share: NOK 1,00

FY 2004
Suggested: February 18th 2005
Approved: April 5th 2005
Paid: April 20th 2005
Dividend per share: NOK 3,00

FY 2003
Suggested: February 20th 2004
Approved: April 20th 2004
Paid: Mai 5th 2004
Dividend per share: NOK 0,50

FY 2002
Suggested: February 26th 2003
Approved: April 2nd 2003
Paid: April 23rd 2003
Dividend per share: NOK 0,50