| | | | | MNOK |
| | Q1 2010 | Q1 2009 | 2009 | 2008 |
Interest-bearing position
| -431.9 | -161.6 | 101.4 | -161.6 |
Investments in machinery and equipment
| 76.4 | 151.1 | 436 | 713.7 |
Sale of property, machinery and equipment
| 2.4 | 0.6 | 39.9 | 122.4 |
Total assets
| 8 293.9 | 8 435.1 | 7 860.2 | 9 196.6 |
Equity share
| 23.8 % | 21.3 % | 25.7 % | 21.5 % |
Unused. committed borrowing facilities
| 1 327.8 | 1 585.0 | 1 895.5 | 1 272.9 |
The Group’s financial position remains strong. The change in net interest-bearing position for the quarter was MNOK -533 and was a consequence of seasonal fluctuations in the construction and industry segments, and planned activity increases in the property segment.