DnB NOR: sound growth in third quarter DnB NOR achieved pre-tax operating profits before write-downs of NOK 3.7 billion in the third quarter, an increase of 9.5 per cent compared with the corresponding period in 2006. Growth in lending and deposits remains high and net interest income was up 19.2 per cent compared with the year- earlier period. Complete statement and attachments on www.newsweb.no DnB NOR achieved pre-tax operating profits before write-downs of NOK 3.7 billion in the third quarter, an increase of 9.5 per cent compared with the corresponding period in 2006. Growth in lending and deposits remains high and net interest income was up 19.2 per cent compared with the year- earlier period. Financial highlights for the third quarter of 2007: · Pre-tax operating profits before write- downs increased by 9.5 per cent to NOK 3.7 billion (3.4) · Profit after taxes rose by 35.3 per cent to NOK 3.7 billion (2.7) · Return on equity was 21.8 per cent (18.0) · Expenses represented 51.3...