"The low season for Asphalt always results in weak figures for industrial operations in the first quarter, and this quarter Road Maintenance results are weake. It is therefore pleasing to be able to report that we have won half of the state asphalt contracts this year - an excellent starting point for the year's production," concludes President and CEO Arne Giske. Veidekke's industrial operations reported revenue of NOK 439 (433) million and a profit before tax of NOK -180 (-149) million.