Sales grew by 2.5 percent in 2008 for Helly Hansen, or by 5 percent in constant currencies, reaching 1,489 million Norwegian kroner (€168m-$232m), or about 2 billion NOK (€225m-$312m) including licenses. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (Ebitda) went up by 29 percent to 152 million NOK (€17.1m-$23.8m).