Financial results for the first half of 2007


High earning levels have been maintained with a realised profit of DKK 149m
before tax, corresponding to a 16% rise. 

Continued significant increase in business volume: 
Loans +26%, deposits +17% and guarantees +13%

The cost percentage is calculated at 55%, which fulfils the Bank's long-term
goal for a cost percentage of around 55% 

Impairments on loans and advances amount to a total net reversal of DKK 10m,
compared with an expenditure of DKK 14m in 2006. 

Return on average equity of 18.1% per annum

The annual result forecasts have been adjusted by DKK 30m to a pre-tax profit
of DKK 310m

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vestjyskbank halvarsrapport2007 eng15.8.pdf