(Oslo, 7 May 2012) Executive Vice President Thorolf Thorstensen (61) has asked to step down from his position as Head of IT Operations. Mr Thorstensen will be 62 this summer, and he accordingly wishes to move to a less demanding workload than his current position involves. Mr Thorstensen will continue to be the Head of IT Operations until his successor is appointed. The search for his successor will start immediately. Following this, Mr Thorstensen will continue to work for the company in a customer-related role.

This information is subject to the disclosure requirements stipulated in §5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

Contact names:

Thorolf Thorstensen, EVP IT Operations EVRY, Tel: +47 900 51 051

Geir Remman, SVP Corporate Communications EVRY, Tel: + 47 970 55 017