It is hereby announced that the Share Transfer Books on the Copenhagen Branch Register and Register of Members will be closed from 8th January to 10th January 2008, both days inclusive. Duly completed Branch Register Transfers (scrip-based) received by the Company´s Registrar in Copenhagen up to 3.00 p.m. on 7th January 2008 will be registered before entitlement is determined. Furthermore, a 20% interim dividend has been declared.