Nils R. Sandal

Kommunalbanken AS provides credit to local authorities in Norway. It operates as a government funding agency. It is defined as a state instrumentality, having a public policy mandate from the central government to provide finance to the Norwegian local government sector, as well as return on investments to the owner. It offers loans for periods from three months to 40 years and provides financing for both small and large projects at short notice. Its lending to the local government sector is funded by issuing securities in the international capital markets. The company was founded on November 1, 1999 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Fjord1 ASA is a ferry company, which engages in the ownership, operation, and provision of ferries and passenger boats transportation services. The firm operates through the following segments: Ferry, Passengerboat, Catering, and Tourism. Its services include the operation of express boats, ferries, and cargo ships; provision of boat rental services; and organization of day trips. The company was founded in May 9, 2001 and is headquartered in Floro, Norway.