Telenor raised a great deal of capital in connection with its stock exchange introduction. This will help position Telenor as a growth company. The stock exchange listing also makes it easier for us to participate in the ongoing restructuring process in the telecommunications and IT industry, through, for example, the establishment of alliances and acquisitions.
The stock exchange listing has given Telenor many new owners, who will carefully follow the company's development and results in the future. The market's expectations and Telenor's ability to live up to these expectations will be reflected continuously in the price performance of the company's shares. This gives the Board of Directors and management a continuous reminder of what requirements must be met in order to be rewarded with positive reactions from the market.
Telenor's principal objective is to create maximum value for its owners. We will do our very best to ensure that this goal is realized. Satisfied owners with a long-term investment perspective give the company a higher level of confidence and important impulses with regard to the development and growth of the company.
