The year 2006

The Norwegian economy in general, and the companies with a State owner share, performed well in 2006.

The State - an active, long-term owner

State ownership is important for several reasons. It ensures command over our common natural resources and that important companies are anchored in Norway.

Companies

The Norwegian State Ownership Report 2006 includes 52 companies in which the ministries administer the State's direct ownership interests.

The companies presented in this report include both companies with commercial objectives and the largest, most important companies with sectoral policy objectives.

Economic development in the companies

The State monitors financial developments in all companies with a State ownership share. This article will mainly focus on the companies where commercial operation is one of the objectives (categories 1-3).