Non-salmon growth in Akva group

Operating revenue in 4Q was 237 MNOK and the period’s EBITDA was 27.9 MNOK. Total revenue for 2007 was 932 MNOK and the EBITDA was 90.7 MNOK. The order backlog was 381 MNOK, highest quarterly ever, at the end of 4Q, an increase of 59% compared to same time last year, reports the company.  The Board proposes a dividend for 2007 of 17.2 MNOK which represents 1.00 NOK per share Prospects for 2008 The general outlook for the first half of 2008 remains good, despite the challenging fish health situation in Chile. The acquisition of 100% of the shares in UNI Aqua AS finalised – AKVA taking a leading role in the high growth recirculation market. New regional office in South East Asia, to strengthen position in non-salmon markets.  Photo: CEO Knut Molaug, Akva group ASA