Net interest-bearing liabilities amounted to MNOK 905 at the end of the second quarter, compared with MNOK 710 the previous year. The net interest-bearing position as of 31 December 2008 was MNOK 260, and the cash flow in the first half of the year reflected natural seasonal fluctuations.

Gross investments in machinery and equipment in the second quarter totalled MNOK 95 (MNOK 217), whereas sales of property, machinery and equipment amounted to MNOK 11
(MNOK 24).

The Group’s total assets stood at MNOK 8,894 at the end of the quarter (MNOK 9,513). The equity ratio was 19.7 per cent (18.7 per cent).

Veidekke’s unused, committed borrowing facilities amounted to MNOK 818 at the end of the quarter.