Responsibility Statement
"We confirm that, to the best of our knowledge, the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2009 have been prepared in accordance with IFRS as adopted by the EU, and that the financial statements for the parent company for the year ended 31 December 2009 have been prepared in accordance with the Norwegian Accounting Act and simplified IFRS in Norway, give a true and fair view of the Company’s and Group’s assets, liabilities, financial position and results of operations, and that the Report of the Board of Directors gives a true and fair review of the development, performance and financial position of the Company and the Group, and includes a description of the principle risks and uncertainties that they face."