Information on pledged assets shows which Group assets will be available to pledgees in a bankruptcy or liquidation situation.

Assets pledged as collateral

The Group's loan contracts, i.e. the bond loan agreements and the agreement for syndicated overdraft facilities, are based on negative pledges. The Group has furnished no assets as collateral for loans.

Prepayment and completion guarantees

Consolidated companies have furnished guarantees for prepayments and performance in connection with projects. The guarantees are issued by Norwegian and foreign banks and insurance companies. Kongsberg Gruppen ASA is responsible for all guarantees.

Amounts in MNOK	31 Dec 07	31 Dec 06
Prepayments and performance guarantees for customers	960	885

Kongsberg Gruppen ASA has non-committed framework agreements for guarantees with banks and insurance companies.