Profit Outlook For Oslo Børs Holding ASA

The financial markets have been marked by uncertainty and reduced activity levels in 2002. The outlook for the acitivity levels in Oslo Børs' market places is uncertain also for the next year.

For the year 2002 Oslo Børs Holding ASA is expecting revenues and operating costs of NOK 220 million and NOK 170 million respectively.

The company has prepared itself for reduced volumes in 2003 compared to 2002. Oslo Børs Holding will offset the effect on profit of revenue reductions as far as possible with lower operating costs, renegotiation of certain agreements, and price adjustments on some of Oslo Børs´ products.