Company Capital and Dividend

The Board aims to maintain a satisfactory equity ratio in the Company in light of the Company's goals, strategy and risk profile, thereby ensuring that there is an appropriate balance between equity and other sources of financing. The Board shall continuously assess the Company’s capital requirements in light of the Company’s strategy and risk profile.

The Board's authorities to increase the share capital and to buy own shares shall be granted for periods no longer than until the next Annual General Meeting of the Company.

It is an objective for the Company to generate return to the shareholders in the form of dividends and capital appreciation, at a level which is at least equal to other investment possibilities with comparable risk.