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PARETO ADVISES AKADEMIBOKHANDELSGRUPPEN ON THE SUCCESSFUL PLACEMENT OF A SEK 500 MILLION SENIOR SECURED BOND

Pareto Securities AB has advised Akademibokhandeln AKB AB (publ)[1] (together with its subsidiaries “Akademibokhandelsgruppen”), operating Sweden’s leading bookstore chain Akademibokhandeln and online bookstore Bokus, on placing a senior secured bond of SEK 500 million with a framework of SEK 700 million (the “Bonds”). The Bonds, maturing in March 2021, will bear a floating rate coupon of 3 month Stibor + 6.00 per cent, with interest paid quarterly. The proceeds from the transaction, together with existing cash, will be used to refinance existing debt, make a one-off distribution to the

Hydraulic forces help to fill the heart

[PRESS RELEASE 2 MARCH 2017] Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden have contributed to a recent discovery that the heart is filled with the aid of hydraulic forces, the same as those involved in hydraulic brakes in cars. The findings, which are presented in the journal Scientific Reports, open avenues for completely new approaches to the treatment of heart failure.The mechanisms that cause blood to flow into the ventricles of the heart during the filling, or diastolic, phase are only partly understood. While the protein titin in the heart

Thule fourfold winner of the prestigious iF Design Award 2017

It is with great pride that we announce that Thule has been awarded no less than four prestigious iF Design Awards 2017. The iF Design Award is one of the most important product design prizes in the world, recognized as a symbol of outstanding and innovative design. Thule is awarded for Thule Subterra Carry-On luggage, Thule Yepp Nexxt Maxi child bike seat, Thule Motion XT roof box, and Thule Chariot Sport multisport trailer.This year's iF Product Design Award had over 5,500 nominated products from 59 countries, and the award winners were selected by an international 58-member jury of

Stockmann’s financial statements and annual reporting 2016 published

STOCKMANN plc, Annual Financial Report 2.3.2017 at 12:00 EET Stockmann’s report by the Board of Directors, financial statements, Auditor’s report and corporate governance statement for 2016 have been published as a part of Stockmann’s annual reporting on the company’s website at year2016.stockmanngroup.com. Stockmann’s 2016 reporting consists of four reviews:- Business Review ‘Our year 2016’, which includes an overview of business operations and CSR activities- Financial Review, which includes the consolidated financial statements, parent company financial statement, the report by

Vestas announces President and Group Senior Vice President for Asia-Pacific Sales Business Unit

To strengthen Vestas’ presence and market position in strategic and emerging markets in Asia-Pacific and China, Vestas announced last week that the current SBU APC will be re-organised into two new SBUs for the region per 1 April 2017: SBU CHI, covering China and Mongolia and SBU ASP, covering all other Asia-Pacific countries, including India. Vestas is happy to announce that Clive Turton  will take up the position as regional president of SBU ASP on 1 April 2017. Based in Singapore, Mr. Turton comes with more than 15 years of experience from Asia-Pacific markets, most recently as the

Vodafone Egypt and Ericsson launch first commercial virtual network function in Middle East

· Vodafone Egypt selects Ericsson as partner of choice for Network Function Virtualization · Ericsson's virtual SGSN-MME has been serving and managing commercial mobile broadband traffic on Vodafone Egypt network since October 2016. · Ericsson's Virtual SGSN-MME provides superior scalability and capacity so that operators can optimize their operations and manage increasing traffic volumes Having selected Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) as its Network Function Virtualization partner, Vodafone Egypt has gone live with the first commercial virtual network function in the Middle East. Since

Valmet to supply an evaporation line to Sappi's pulp mill in Ngodwana, South Africa

Valmet Oyj's press release on March 2, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. EET Valmet will supply an evaporation line to Sappi Southern Africa Limited to be built at the company's pulp mill in Ngodwana, South Africa. The new evaporation line 3 will replace the existing line 1, and will meet the future needs of the mill's ongoing pulp production capacity expansion, together with existing evaporation line 2 that was upgraded by Valmet in 2013. The overall steam economy of the mill will also improve with this investment. The order was included in Valmet's fourth quarter 2016 orders received. The value of

Novel HoloMonitor-based research to be presented at cancer research annual meeting

The research results by three research groups at Northeastern University and Lund University will be presented at the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting  in April. Using HoloMonitor® technology from Phase Holographic Imaging (PHI) the scientists have been able to follow and measure important dynamics of cancer cells in ways not possible with conventional methods, which has led to the novel research results. The presentations will be held in connection to PHI’s exhibit at the meeting. For

Sitka duplicates previous success with Polygiene-treated hunting apparel for men and launches matching line for women

Drawing from its success with hunting apparel for men with ultimate scent control, Gore-company, Sitka Gear, launches new women’s-specific technical hunting apparel utilizing Polygiene. The new performance layering system is designed and tested by women for women. The new line, which includes both the Elevated II™ as well as the newly developed Gore Optifade™ Subalpine concealment patterns. These will have new integrated female-specific technologies and fit as well as Polygiene Odor Control Treatment providing the ultimate in visual as well as scent concealment. Sitka Gear

The Nomination Committee’s proposal for Board of Directors of AAK AB

For the Annual General Meeting on May 17, 2017 the Nomination Committee of AAK AB (publ.) proposes new election of Mikael Ekdahl as Chairman of the Board and Gun Nilsson and Bengt Baron as Board members. The Nomination Committee also proposes re-election of Board members Arne Frank, Lillie Li Valeur, Märta Schörling Andreen and Marianne Kirkegaard. As communicated earlier, the current Chairman of the Board Melker Schörling has declined re-election. In addition, Ulrik Svensson left his position as Board member at the end of last year. If the Nomination Committee’s proposal is approved by

Gas industry preparing for a higher proportion of renewable energy

A growing volume of biogas will be fed into the Swedish gas network, entirely in line with the current trend towards increasing the volume of renewable energy. To keep pace with this development, the industry is investing in methods to cope with variations in gas quality.To date, almost all natural gas in the Swedish system comes from the Danish gas fields in the North Sea and the quality of the gas has remained consistent. The calorific value - the amount of energy released during combustion - has been stable. Johan Zettergren, Chief Executive at Swedegas, said: “Swedegas and many other

Annual Report 2016 for Hufvudstaden

Hufvudstaden Annual Report for 2016 is now available on our website www.hufvudstaden.se  or as an online publication by following the link below. A printed version will be distributed to all new shareholders and to other shareholders by request. Stockholm March 2, 2017HUFVUDSTADEN AB (publ) Link: Annual Report 2016 online publication  Questions can be answered by Åsa Roslund, CFO, telephone +46 8 762 90 00.  The information is information that Hufvudstaden AB (publ) is obliged to publish

Bittium exhibits its innovative IoT design and R&D services; and Medical Technology products at Wearable Technology Show 2017 in London

Press release Free for release on March 2, 2017 at 10.00am (CET +1) Bittium exhibits its innovative IoT design and R&D services; and Medical Technology products at Wearable Technology Show 2017 in London Bittium’s presentation discusses about utilizing wearable sensors in healthcare & well-being Oulu, Finland, March 2, 2017 – Bittium exhibits its innovative IoT (Internet of Things) design and R&D services; and Medical Technology products at Wearable Technology Show  2017, to be held in ExCel, London, the United Kingdom on March 7–8,

Archer Limited : Share capital increase - vesting of restricted stock units

Hamilton, Bermuda (March 2, 2017) In connection with Archer's long term incentive program 191,750 restricted stock units ("RSUs") have vested and the same amount of common shares have been distributed to Archer employees. In connection with the vesting of RSUs, Archer Limited has issued 191,750 common shares. The authorized share capital of Archer Limited is USD 10,000,000 divided into 1,000,000,000 common shares of par value USD 0.01 each. Fully paid and outstanding share capital of Archer Limited following the share capital increase is USD 583,567.16 consisting of 58,356,716 fully

Atlas Copco strengthens China presence through joint ventures with Hongwuhuan Group

Stockholm, Sweden, March 2, 2017: Atlas Copco, a leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions, has entered into two joint ventures with Hongwuhuan Group to develop, manufacture and sell equipment for the Chinese mining and civil engineering market.The equipment involves highly productive and energy efficient surface drilling rigs and rock drilling tools. One of the joint ventures will focus on development and manufacturing, based in Quzhou, and the other joint venture will focus on sales, based in Shanghai.  “Together with this professional Chinese company we will provide

#17-12 Resumed trading in instruments with McDonald’s Corp. as underlying security

Trading in instruments with McDonald’s Corp. as underlying will be resumed at NDX due to the fact that the trading in McDonald’s Corp. will be resumed at the primary market. Please check our website www.ngm.se for information regarding the affected instruments.For further information concerning this NDX notice please contact: NGM market surveillance, +46 8 566 390 55, marketsurveillance@ngm.se   Nordic Growth Market NGM AB About NDX Nordic derivatives Exchange (NDX) is a market for listing and trading of derivatives and other structured products. The market is operated by

#17-190 Resumed trading in instruments with McDonald’s Corp. as underlying security

Trading in instruments with McDonald’s Corp. as underlying will be resumed at NDX due to the fact that the trading in McDonald’s Corp. was resumed at the primary market. Please check our website www.ngm.se for information regarding the affected instruments.For further information concerning this NDX notice please contact: NGM market surveillance, +46 8 566 390 55, marketsurveillance@ngm.se   Nordic Growth Market NGM AB About NDX Nordic derivatives Exchange (NDX) is a market for listing and trading of derivatives and other structured products. The market is operated by Nordic

Atlas Copco acquires Turkish compressor distributor

Stockholm, Sweden, March 2, 2017: Atlas Copco, a leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions, has acquired Orcan Basincli Hava Makinalari San. ve Tic. Ltd., a Turkish distributor and service provider of Atlas Copco industrial air compressors and related products.Orcan is based in Istanbul and operates throughout the European part of Turkey. It has 17 employees. Orcan’s business is focused on distribution and service of Atlas Copco compressors and air treatment systems for use in such areas as manufacturing and general industry. “We are happy that the great team at Orcan is

Opus begins vehicle inspection in Parral, Chile

After passing final examination of the Chilean Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunication (MTT), Systech Chile Ltda., a subsidiary of Opus, opened its vehicle inspection station in Parral, Chile to the public on February 27th, 2017.The opening of the Parral Planta de Revisión Técnica (PRT), which is what Chilean inspection stations are called, is the second of eight stations, in multiple regions, currently being designed, built and operated by Systech Chile. “We are pleased to have obtained approval of the Ministry to open our state-of-the-art PRT station in Parral,” said José

Sobi™ receives approval from the European Medicines Agency for higher capacity drug substance manufacturing for Elocta®

Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB  (publ) (Sobi™) (STO:SOBI) has received approval from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for the grouped type II 15 K Variation for Elocta® (efmoroctocog alfa). The variation involves several changes, including the approval of Elocta drug substance manufacturing in 15 000 litre scale bioreactors.  Elocta is a recombinant extended half-life factor VIII

Skanska signs seven-year highways maintenance contract in Hampshire, UK, worth GBP 280M, about SEK 3.1 billion

Skanska has signed a seven-year highways maintenance contract with Hampshire County Council, in the south of England. The total value over the course of the contract will be GBP 280M, about SEK 3.1 billion. The first two years of revenue, GBP 80M, about SEK 890 million, will be included in the order bookings for Europe in the first quarter 2017.The contract is to maintain nearly 9,000 kilometers of Hampshire’s highway network outside the cities of Portsmouth and Southampton, carrying out planned, reactive, winter and emergency maintenance. Skanska will focus on local employment skills,

Selvaag Bolig ASA: Purchase of treasury shares

Selvaag Bolig ASA purchased 14 300 treasury shares on 1 March 2017. The shares were purchased at an average price of NOK 39.73. The shares were purchased for the company's share programmes for employees. After the transaction, Selvaag Bolig owns 561 859 treasury shares. Further information fromSverre Molvik, CFO, Selvaag Bolig ASATelephone: +47 401 00 585, e-mail: smo@selvaagbolig.no Selvaag Bolig ASA is a residential property developer controlling the entire value chain from acquisition of land to sale of homes. The company has several thousand homes under development at any

Announcement of conveyance of own shares

Apetit Plc has assigned a total of 1,244 shares (APETI) on March 2, 2017 (other conveyance) as a reward to the Chairman, Deputy Chairman and members of the Board. The assignment value is EUR 17,639.55 in total, which corresponds approximately to EUR 14.18 per share. Taking into account the above-specified conveyances, the company holds a total 115,561 shares.  Apetit Plc’s Supervisory Board decided in April 28, 2016, that the Chairman will receive an annual remuneration of EUR 39,060, the Deputy Chairman will receive EUR 24,120 and the Board members EUR 19,560. A total of 50 per cent of

#17-94 Resumed trading in instruments with McDonald’s Corp. as underlying security

Trading in instruments with McDonald’s Corp. as underlying is resumed at NDX due to the fact that the trading in McDonald’s Corp. was resumed at the primary market. Please check our website www.ngm.se for information regarding the affected instruments.For further information concerning this NDX notice please contact: NGM market surveillance, +46 8 566 390 55, marketsurveillance@ngm.se   Nordic Growth Market NGM AB About NDX Nordic derivatives Exchange (NDX) is a market for listing and trading of derivatives and other structured products. The market is operated by Nordic

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