Sandvika, Norway - 22 September, 2009 - Norconsult shows solid numbers for the half year results. The corporation’s operating income ended at NOK 105 millions, based on a turnover of NOK 1 052 millions. This represents a performance level of 10% and an increase in revenues of approximately NOK 100 millions (10%) compared to the same period the previous year.

Good future prospects
- We are very pleased with developments so far this year, despite the financial crisis and the general economic downturn. However, we have been well prepared, something we now see the benefits of, states John Nyheim, CEO of Norconsult.

- Good results are always motivational, and economic freedom is essential to have the muscle to further develop the company in a market in constant change. Despite a somewhat uncertain market ahead, the company has a solid platform. There will always be good opportunities for advisors who are able to quickly adjust to market needs. Norconsult has never been in a better state, and we have great faith that we are well positioned to win exciting and challenging projects in the future, continues Nyheim.

The Nordics
- Norconsult aims to be a leading Nordic provider of knowledge-based services. As part of this strategy, we have strengthened our market presence in Sweden during this half year with acquisitions of companies Mecad AB and Mark & Vatten Ingenjörerna AB. Norconsult in Sweden is all set to gain further market share, we already have many good examples of efficient and effective cross-border interaction and cooperation between our Swedish and Norwegian colleagues. Moving forward, we have great expectations of further developing these bonds, thereby building even stronger competitive advantages, concludes Nyheim.