At the end of the fourth quarter, net interest-bearing position amounted to MNOK 101.4, compared with MNOK -260.0 the previous year.

Gross investments in machinery and equipment in the fourth quarter totalled MNOK 455 (MNOK 714), whereas sales of machinery and equipment amounted to MNOK 90 (MNOK 122).

The Group’s total assets stood at MNOK 7,779.4 at the end of the quarter (MNOK 8,965.6). The equity ratio was 26.4 per cent
(23.6 per cent).

Veidekke’s unused, committed borrowing facilities amounted to MNOK 1 882 at the end of the quarter.