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Nobia takes over Poggenpohl and Norema to form Europe's largest specialist manufacturer of kitchen fitments

Nobia takes over Poggenpohl and Norema to form Europe's largest specialist manufacturer of kitchen fitments Nobia Nordisk Bygginteriör AB of Sweden is to take over the Poggenpohl Group and also the kitchen fitment operations of Norema ASA, whose shares are quoted on the Oslo Stock Exchange. Once the acquisitions are completed, Nobia will become Europe's largest specialist manufacturer of kitchen fitments, with an annual turnover of approx. SEK 6.2 billion. Nobia, whose principal shareholders are the Industri Kapital Fund 1994 and the Company's senior management, is to take over the well-

Nobia takes over Poggenpohl and Norema to form Europes largest specialistmanufacturer of kitchen fitments

Nobia AB of Sweden is to take over the Poggenpohl Group and also the kitchen fitment operations of Norema ASA, whose shares are quoted on the Oslo Stock Exchange.   Once the acquisitions are completed, Nobia will become Europe's largest specialist manufacturer of kitchen fitments, with an annual turnover of approx. SEK 6.2 billion.   Nobia, whose principal shareholders are the Industri Kapital Fund 1994 and the Company's senior management, is to take over the well-known Poggenpohl Group from Swedish Construction Company Skanska. The Poggenpohl Group has an annual turnover

Nordic region's leading venture capital company accelerates pace of investment: SEK 200 M in investments in May and June

Nordic region's leading venture capital company accelerates pace of in- vestment: SEK 200 M in investments in May and June Since May, Emerging Technologies has carried out some ten investments with a total value of approximately SEK 200 M in network economy companies. Several of these investments have been made in the wireless communications segment. Emerging Technologies' investments include the following: * Brain Dock, which develops and markets e-commerce solutions for the mo- bile sector, * Purple Technologies, which sells software to the wireless software in- dustry, * Civista, which

Acquisition in the Netherlands

Acquisition in the Netherlands Securitas has today reached an agreement to acquire B&M Beveiliging & Alarmering B.V. based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, a country in which Securitas has not until now had operations. B&M has annual sales of approximately MSEK 116. B&M was founded in 1978 by its present owners, Hans Mulder and George Van Den Berg, and is active in guarding and alarm monitoring. Hans Mulder will remain as Managing Director. The total Dutch security market is estimated to be worth MNLG 2,400 (MSEK 9,200), of which guarding accounts for approximately MNLG 1,200 (MSEK 4,600). B&

Telia Infomedia entering partnership with Scandinature AB

Telia Infomedia entering partnership with Scandinature AB Telia is acquiring 15% of Scandinature AB through a rights issue of 7,5 MSEK. The cooperation is building on a successful mediaproduction, which also includes broadband and internet solutions. Scandinature is a leading production company within the area of nature- and sciencedocumentary. Their mediaarchive will be a base for an extended focus on filmproductions and distribution via new channels like broadband, internet and interactive productions as DVD. - This cooperation gives us the possibility to show good examples of new

Acquisition in the Netherlands

B&M was founded in 1978 by its present owners, Hans Mulder and George Van Den Berg, and is active in guarding and alarm monitoring. Hans Mulder will remain as Managing Director.The total Dutch security market is estimated to be worth MNLG 2,400 (MSEK 9,200), of which guarding accounts for approximately MNLG 1,200 (MSEK 4,600). B&M is the fifth largest company in the market, with a market share of 3% in guarding. By acquiring B&M, Securitas will enter the Dutch market and obtain access to a high quality contract portfolio. About 25 percent of sales are airport related. The company has 430

Substantial order awarded to Saab Barracuda for multispectral, mobile camouflage systems

Substantial order awarded to Saab Barracuda for multispectral, mobile camouflage systems Saab Barracuda AB has been awarded a substantial order from the Defence Material Administration (FMV) for multispectral, mobile camouflage systems. Order value approximately SEK 75 million. The Barracuda Multispectral, Mobile Camouflage System, MCS, is an advanced product with very good capabilities within the thermal, radar, near infrared and visual wavelength areas. With MCS, soldiers as well as vehicles get the optimal protection against reconnaissance and hit. Delivery will take place over a period

Changing the ticker symbol to CELL

Changing the ticker symbol to CELL The name change from Mandator AB (publ) to Cell Network AB (publ) has now been registered at the Swedish Patent and Registration Office (PRV). The new ticker th symbol on the Stockholm Stock Exchange will, from Tuesday 11 of J uly, 2000 be CELL instead of MAND. Contact: Arvid Liepe, Investor Relations, Cell Network, tel. +46 8-5220 4185, +46 709- 65185 ------------------------------------------------------------ Please visit http://www.bit.se for further information The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2000/07/07/

Swedish Match selects Intentia to deliver a complete e-collaboration enterprise solution to be implemented worldwide.

Swedish Match selects Intentia to deliver a complete e-collaboration enterprise solution to be implemented worldwide. Swedish Match, a global leading producer of niche tobacco products, including snuff, chewing tobacco, cigars and pipe tobacco, selects Movex as its enterprise e-collaboration platform for the future. Swedish Match and Intentia signed a letter of intent today as the final important step towards a global master agreement. The first two projects include implementing financials at Swedish Match North America and distribution at the North European division. These projects will

Strengthened expertise in Cell Network€s group management

Strengthened expertise in Cell Network's group management Cell Network is now strengthening its group management with appointments in the three competence areas of Strategy, Technology and Creative. Those appointed include Cell Strategy's MD Björnar Jensen, who has been made responsible for the group's strategy activities. Björnar Jensen, MD of Cell Strategy, has been appointed Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) with the main responsibility for strategic work in Cell Network. Since January 2000, Björnar Jensen has been responsible for building up the Cell Strategy business, which today has 100

SAS Monthly Traffic and Capacity Data - June2000

June in brief Passenger traffic (RPK) was up 5,3% in June. Overall capacity (ASK) was down 0,5% and passenger load factor increased by 4,1 p.u. The strong traffic development noted in May continued in June. Significantly improved passenger load factors was noted on all route areas. Due to differences in number of holidays, May and June should be viewed as a whole. Business Class was up 10% and Economy Class was up 7% in May-June 2000 vs. May-June 1999. Noted is that trading conditions on most route areas has improved during the last few months. * Total passenger traffic (RPK) increased by 5,

R. Bjerke appointed new CEO in Hafslund

Rune Bjerke is appointed new CEO in Hafslund ASA. Mr. Bjerke comes from a position as the CEO in Scancem International. He was first appointed executive vice president in Aker Sement and Byggevarer in 1995, later he moved to Scancem International as a finance director in 1997. He was then appointed head of Asia and trading in 1998 before he was appointed CEO in 1999. He will take up the position in Hafslund at the end of August.Rune Bjerke is 40 years of age, educated as an Economist from the University of Oslo and further with a Master of Public Administration at Harvard University with

Breakthrough for the Nocom Group in the USA: Logistics+ select TradeVision for information management system

Breakthrough for the Nocom Group in the USA: Logistics+ select TradeVision for information management system Stockholm, Sweden, July 7, 2000 Logistics+ operates a Routing Centre for GETS, to provide just-in-time delivery of components from all over the world, for use in the production of locomotives at several assembly lines in the USA. Logistics+ will use LogiMan as its operations information system, running over the Internet. The company will raise shipments of components for GETS directly in LogiMan, and will then be able to monitor their progress at every step along the way from

Folksam utökar sin service via nätet Fondaffärer görs direkt på Internet

Folksam utökar sin service via nätet Fondaffärer görs direkt på Internet Folksam har öppnat ett fondkontor på Internet. Där kan kunderna göra sina fondaffärer direkt och samtidigt följa utvecklingen i fonderna dag för dag. Folksam har också i samarbete med LO och TCO tagit fram en ny Medlemspension. Det är en pensionsförsäkring som alla som är medlemmar i facket och deras livskamrater kan teckna. Den kan tecknas direkt på Internet. - Båda dessa satsningar, som startade i juni, är ett led i den utökade service som Folksam vill ge sina kunder via Internet. Förutom på Folksams rent fysiska

Custos has synthetically repurchased 11.1% of the capital in Custos

Custos has synthetically repurchased 11,1% of the capital in Custos Custos has, in accordance with the mandate from the Annual General Meeting at April 5, 2000, synthetically repurchased 2,069,740 series A-shares and 1,018,595 series B-shares, in total 3,088,335 shares in Custos. This corresponds to 11.1% of the capital and 9.9% of the votes in Custos, based on 27,758,803 outstanding Custos shares. Stockholm, July 7, 2000 AKTIEBOLAGET CUSTOS (publ) Christer Gardell Chief Executive Officer For further questions please contact Mr Christer Gardell (+46 8 440 57 70) -----------------------------

Akzo Nobel invests in two strategic coatings sites in China

Akzo Nobel invests in two strategic coatings sites in China Arnhem, the Netherlands, July 7, 2000 - In June, Akzo Nobel started work on two new plants in China, an investment of about EUR 25 million, which will give its coatings businesses an enhanced access to this strategic market. "These investments will considerably strengthen our position in China and enable us to respond to market demands quickly and flexibly," said Rudy van der Meer, Member of Akzo Nobel's Board of Management responsible for Coatings. "The facilities will also serve as a platform for the further expansion of our

Biolin medical strengthens management

BIOLIN MEDICAL STRENGTHENS MANAGEMENT Stefan Hansson joins Biolin Medical as Head of investment operations. He will also be a member of Corporate Management. Mr. Hansson comes most recently from ABG Securities where he worked as an analyst. In total he has 14 years of experience from the equity markets, mostly within research and corporate finance. "We are very happy that Stefan has decided to join us. Biolin is set to expand the capital base as well as the number of investments in the portfolio. In this phase he brings a lot of value to Biolin and our shareholders, given his broad

Medivir Interim Report 1 January-30 June 2000

MEDIVIR INTERIM REPORT 1 January-30 June 2000 * Over 400 patients recruited in the Phase II clinical trials for ME-609. * First Phase I clinical trial for MIV-150 completed. * Profit after financial items amounted to SEK -33.9 (28.5) million. Net turnover amounted to SEK 54.7 (110.5) million. * CCS increased its sales by 13% to SEK 39.8 (35.1) million, while also increasing operating profit to SEK 8.3 (4.7) million, an increase of 75% compared with the corresponding period last year. * ACO Hud moves its manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and skin care products to CCS. * Strong financial

Swedish Match and Gum Tech Intl finalize joint venture agreement

SWEDISH MATCH AND GUM TECH INTERNATIONAL FINALIZE JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENT Swedish Match AB and Gum Tech International, Inc. today announced the execution of definitive agreements for a joint venture for the purpose of developing, manufacturing, marketing and distributing non-tobacco nicotine products worldwide. The terms of the Joint Venture Agreement provide for the creation of a new company. Swedish Match will own 51% of the company in exchange for a capital contribution of $10 million dollars, and Gum Tech will own 49% in exchange for contribution of certain intellectual property rights.

New co-operation with Cendio surrounding free software

New co-operation with Cendio surrounding free software Cell Network and Cendio Systems have signed a co-operation agreement relating to solutions for the Linux operating system and free software. Together, the partners will offer new companies a complete range of services to help them get their businesses up-and-running more quickly. Cendio is to supply a platform for the development of various solutions based on free source codes, while Cell Network will be responsible for business development, development resources and design. The aim is to considerably shorten the lead time, in other

TurnIT Consulting selected as IT supplier to FMV

TurnIT Consulting selected as IT supplier to FMV In a procurement process for master agreements covering about 95,000 hours of IS/IT consultancy services through to the end of 2001, TurnIT Consulting has been selected as a supplier. Several companies in the TurnIT Consulting group have carried out a number of contracts for the Swedish Armed Forces and FMV, the Defense Materiel Administration, over many years. FMV expects very high standards from its selected IT suppliers in meeting the needs of FMV and the armed forces. The choice of TurnIT Consulting as an IT supplier reflects TurnIT

Sectra sells digital image system to University Hospital in Malmö

Sectra sells digital image system to University Hospital in Malmö The Swedish IT- and medical technology company Sectra has received an order from the University Hospital in Malmö (MAS) for Sectra PACS, a system used for processing of X-ray images. The system, which comprises workstations and picture archives, will be placed in service in 2001. The order is valued at SEK 6.2 million (approx $ 0.7million US). "This order is a first step in the planned investments in the digitalization of our new Diagnostic Centre that is being projected and which is expected to be completed within three

A good reception to Atle's option offering

A GOOD RECEPTION TO ATLE'S OPTION OFFERING 30 senior Atle group executives accepted the offering of synthetic options, subscribing for between 8.000 and 63.400 options each. A further 170.600 options were set aside as a reserve, securing the rights for subsequent sales to new recruits, subject to a market premium. The Board resolved an exercise price of SEK 162, a price per option of SEK 11,60 , with their term until 15 July 2003 inclusive. Atle's average share price during the measurement period, which was coincident with the application period, was SEK 134,65. The options were valued by

SEB's German bank BfG has 108,000 e-banking customers

SEB's German bank BfG has 108,000 e-banking customers Next step is opening of online brokerage during the autumn At midyear, SEB's German subsidiary bank, BfG, passed the milestone of 100,000 e-banking customers. Today, BfG has 108,000 e-banking customers and the number is growing continuously as German customers show an increasing interest in conducting their banking affairs on the Internet. At the end of January, BfG had fewer than 80,000 e-banking customers, which means the number has risen by 26% in less than half a year. Via 177 bank branches and consultancy offices, BfG's

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