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Aker Solutions Secures Two Global Engineering Framework Accords From BP

February 8, 2017 - Aker Solutions was awarded two framework agreements to provide concept and front-end engineering (FEED) services for BP globally. The first contract is for feasibility and concept engineering and the second is for FEED services covering the full range of upstream developments. Each agreement is for three years with options to extend for two years. The work will involve Aker Solutions teams globally. "The agreements expand on our recently signed subsea framework contracts with BP," said Luis Araujo, chief executive officer of Aker Solutions. "We can now apply our

Correction: Notice convening Valmet Oyj's Annual General Meeting

Valmet Oyj's stock exchange release on February 8, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. EETThe notice convening Valmet Oyj's Annual General Meeting that was published as a stock exchange release today at 12:05 p.m EET included partly incorrect numbering of the items. Below the corrected stock exchange release in its entirety. Notice convening Valmet Oyj's Annual General Meeting Notice is given to the shareholders of Valmet Oyj that the Annual General Meeting is to be held on Thursday, 23 March 2017 at 12:00 noon in the Hall 101 of Messukeskus Helsinki, Messuaukio 1, 00520 Helsinki. The reception of

New Milton Sand and Ballast builds fleet with six-strong IVECO Eurocargo deal

Basildon, February 8, 2017Hampshire-based aggregate and concrete supplier, builders’ merchant and waste disposal specialist HH and DE Drew is expanding its fleet with an order for six IVECO Eurocargo rigid trucks, which will operate under the brand name ‘New Milton Sand and Ballast’. The first two of the six-strong order are already in operation with the group – an 18-tonne Eurocargo with a Hiab Multilift skiploader body, which is operated by the group’s SMS Skip business, and a 12-tonne variant with a tipper body built by Thompsons, now working with its small load delivery department,

They are constructing the world's tallest wooden building

Arthur and Anders Buchardt of AB Invest AS and contractor HENT AS have entered into a turnkey contract to build Mjøstårnet in Brumunddal. This will be the world's tallest wooden building.At the same time, HENT AS has entered into a contract with Moelven Limtre AS. The company in Moelv will be the turnkey subcontractor and will supply glulam, Kerto and solid wood structures for the tower structure and swimming hall in the project.Development collaborationMarketing and development director Knut Alstad of HENT AS says that the project is the result of a development collaboration between AB

Swedish Match intends to appeal the decision by the Swedish Patent and Market Court

During 2012, Swedish Match initiated a standardized labelling system in its own snus coolers placed in stores at no cost to the retailers.The ambition with the labelling system was to make an orderly and transparent presentation of snus products in the coolers. Such practice is commonly used for other consumer goods. Both Swedish Match’s and the competitors’ products were to be presented in Swedish Match’s coolers in a standardized manner communicating brand, taste, format and price. Swedish Match’s intention was that the retailers were free to decide themselves whether to use the labels or

Storebrand Bank ASA is contemplating issuing a subordinated bond (Tier 2 capital)

Storebrand Bank ASA is contemplating issuing a subordinated bond (Tier 2 capital) of up to NOK 150 million with a fixed maturity, floating rate and redemption rights for the issuer. Proceeds from the bond issue will be used to refinance the outstanding NOK 150 million subordinated bond (Tier 2 capital) with call date 12th April 2017 and final maturity 12th April 2022 (NO 0010641657). Storebrand Bank ASA has engaged Danske Bank Markets as sole arranger of the contemplated transaction. Contact at Danske Bank Markets: Kristian Andersen, tlf 22 86 13 06 Contact person at

Readly’s digital magazine sales growth accelerating

Readly, the digital magazine newsstand, has delivered a dramatic 84% year-on-year rate of growth for the second half of 2016, clearing over 4m issues read of UK-published magazine brands in the six-month period. Between July and December 2016, Readly subscribers opened 4,182,899 issues of UK magazine brands. This is 84% up on the 2.3 million figure seen in the July to December 2015 period. Ranj Begley, Readly UK’s Managing Director, said: “Our figures are being driven up by two factors. Firstly, we have been investing in consumer promotions to push up our subscriber numbers. Secondly,

40 years of CO2-free electricity from Fortum’s Loviisa power plant

FORTUM CORPORATION PRESS RELEASE 8 February 2017Finland’s first nuclear power plant, unit one of Fortum’s Loviisa power plant, was connected to the national grid exactly 40 years ago, on 8 February 1977, and electricity production for commercial use commenced in May 1977. Unit two was completed about three years later and was connected to the national grid in November 1980. Throughout its history, the Loviisa power plant has produced a total of 288.2 terawatt hours, equivalent to the annual consumption of over 17 million single-family homes heated with electricity.“The first Finnish

Eltel’s Nomination Committee for the AGM 2017 to be expanded by Solero Luxco S.á.r.l. as a fifth member

Eltel’s previously announced Nomination Committee for the Annual General Meeting 2017 (AGM 2017) will be expanded by Solero Luxco S.á.r.l. as a fifth member. Following the recent flagging by Solero Luxco S.á.r.l, the company is the second largest shareholder in Eltel AB. As of 31 January 2017, the five largest shareholders of Eltel are: Zeres Capital, Solero Luxco S.á.r.l., the Fourth Swedish National Pension Fund (AP4), Swedbank Robur Fonder and the First National Pension Fund (AP1).The composition of the Nomination Committee is as follows (holdings as of 31 January 2017): · Joakim

Volvo Cars reports operating profit of SEK11bn in 2016

Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, has reported a robust 66 per cent increase in operating profit in 2016 to SEK11.0bn compared to SEK6.6bn in 2015, as global sales hit a new record of 534,332 cars. Net revenue for the period increased 10 per cent to SEK180.7bn compared to SEK164.0bn in 2015 while the operating profit margin improved significantly from 4 per cent in 2015 to 6.1 per cent in 2016. The results provide the latest proof that Volvo’s ongoing financial and operational transformation is gathering pace. Global sales rose 6.2 per cent, underpinned by an 11.5 increase in China

Veidekke ASA: To build major intersection in Gothenburg

Veidekke Anläggning has been awarded a contract by Trafikverket to rebuild the Sörredskorsningen intersection at Hisingen, which is currently controlled by traffic lights, to a grade separated intersection. This will be a turnkey contract valued at SEK 290 million. In addition to the intersection, the project comprises changes to road 155 and the associated local road network. A bridge with exit and entry lanes will be built above the main road. Road 155 will become wider, and 800 metres of six-lane road will have a new route south of the current route. The road will also have new public

Board composition proposal by Boliden’s Nomination Committee

Boliden’s Nomination Committee will propose to the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, to be held on 25 April 2017, that Pia Rudengren is elected as a new Member of the Board, and that current Board Members Marie Berglund, Tom Erixon, Lennart Evrell, Michael G:son Löw, Elisabeth Nilsson, Anders Ullberg and Pekka Vauramo are re-elected. Anders Ullberg is further proposed to be re-elected as Chairman of the Board. Ulla Litzén has declined re-election. Pia Rudengren has a M.Sc. Economics and has previously been CFO of Investor and Executive Vice President of W Capital Management. She is

Notice convening Valmet Oyj's Annual General Meeting

Valmet Oyj's stock exchange release on February 8, 2017 at 12:05 p.m. EET Notice is given to the shareholders of Valmet Oyj that the Annual General Meeting is to be held on Thursday, 23 March 2017 at 12:00 noon in the Hall 101 of Messukeskus Helsinki, Messuaukio 1, 00520 Helsinki. The reception of persons who have registered for the meeting and the distribution of voting tickets will commence at 11.00 a.m. 1. Matters on the agenda of the Annual General Meeting  2. Opening of the meeting  3. Calling the meeting to order  4. Election of the persons to scrutinize the

Highlights of Stadshypotek’s Annual Report January – December 2016

JANUARY – DECEMBER 2016 COMPARED WITH JANUARY – DECEMBER 2015Stadshypotek’s operating profit increased by 6%, or SEK 650m, to SEK 11,366m (10,716). Net interest income grew by SEK 606m to SEK 12,362m (11,756). This increase was primarily due to higher lending volumes to the private market in Sweden. Of the net interest income, SEK 577m (875) was attributable to the branch in Norway, SEK 377m (417) to the branch in Finland and SEK 345m (276) to the branch in Denmark. The decrease in net interest income at the Norwegian branch was attributable to lower margins for both the private and

Publishing of Stockmann’s Financial Statements Bulletin 2016

STOCKMANN plc, Press release 8.2.2017 at 12:00 EET Stockmann plc will publish the Financial Statements Bulletin 2016 on Wednesday, 15 February 2017 at 8:00 a.m. EET. A press and analyst briefing will be held on 15 February 2017 at 9:15 a.m. EET in the Fazer À la Carte restaurant on the 8th floor of Stockmann’s Helsinki city centre department store, Aleksanterinkatu 52 B. At the briefing, the financial statements will be presented by CEO Lauri Veijalainen and the financial performance for the divisions by the directors of the divisions. WebcastCEO Lauri Veijalainen will host a

The Swedish Covered Bond Corporation (SCBC) Year-end Report 2016

The Swedish Covered Bond Corporation (SCBC) Year-end Report 2016 has been published on www.sbab.se/ir. January–December 2016 (January–December 2015) · Operating profit increased to SEK 1,563 million (1,543), and to SEK 1,742 million (1,559) excluding the net result of financial transactions. · Net interest income rose to SEK 2,503 million (2,280). · Expenses amounted to SEK 720 million (627). · Net loan losses totalled SEK 9 million (recoveries: 12). · The return on equity was 8.2% (

Valmet's Financial Statements Review January 1 - December 31, 2016: Orders received increased to EUR 3.1 billion and Comparable EBITA to EUR 196 million in 2016

Valmet Oyj's financial statement release on February 8, 2017 at 12:00 noon EET Figures in brackets, unless otherwise stated, refer to the comparison period, i.e. the same period of the previous year. Automation has been consolidated into Valmet's financials since April 1, 2015, when the acquisition of Automation was completed. October-December 2016: Orders received increased in the Paper, Automation and Services business lines · Orders received increased to EUR 857 million (EUR 793 million). · Orders received increased in the Paper, Automation and Services business lines

TO SKI, OR NOT TO SKI: THAT IS THE QUESTION

HolidayPirates Reveals the Results of an International Survey Regarding Winter Holidays ·66% of Brits have never been on a winter sports holiday ·40% said they avoided winter sports due to the high costs · Spain, U.K and the Caribbean make up the top 3 winter destinations for British travelersLondon, February 2nd, 2017. The online portal HolidayPirates, the world’s largest online travel community with 7.7 million Facebook fans, releases the results of their international winter sports survey. The results of the study illustrate the differences in the behaviour of Brits

Veidekke ASA: PRESENTATION OF FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS 2016

Please note that Veidekke will hold its presentation of its results for the fourth quarter 2016 on Thursday, 9 February at 8.00 a.m. at Veidekkes head office, Skabos vei 4, Skøyen, Oslo. The presentation and the following Q&A session, can be followed via webcast at http://veidekke.com/en. It will be possible to ask questions through web. To attend the presentation on Thursday, 9 February, please send an email to anita.pettersen@veidekke.no or register to Anita Pettersen, phone +47 996 45 414. This information is subject of the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the

Catella: Start-ups and the European real estate industry – a boost for innovation

The new Catella Market Tracker concludes that start-up numbers and the development of appropriate infrastructure are highly important to property market competitiveness – especially for cities that want to benefit from Brexit.Start-ups seem to be an increasingly dominant factor when we examine different indicators of sentiment regarding the outlook and dynamics of real estate locations, or regions globally. Catella has identified 3,515 start-ups in six European investment locations, and has analysed their role in local and international markets. “The number of start-ups and the

Scania starts trials of battery electric buses

Scania will start its first field tests of coming battery electric buses in the northern Swedish city of Östersund. Three Scania Citywide LF buses will be in operation from the end of 2017 with an additional three buses added in early 2019.“Östersund, with its seasonal climate of cold winters and moderately warm summers, is the ideal location for testing performance in actual operations,” says Anna Carmo e Silva, Head of Scania Buses and Coaches. “The trials constitutes the initial stage in the ongoing development of battery electric buses.” Scania presently offers the widest range of

National Grid Smart selects IFS Applications 9 to support move to smart meters

Installation and operation of next-generation meters in UK homes to be managed by IFS enterprise software IFS , the global enterprise applications company, announces that it is supporting UK-based National Grid’s new smart meter business, National Grid Smart , with the deployment of IFS Applications™ 9  across the company’s core business operations.National Grid Smart’s goal of introducing smart meters into UK homes began in November 2016 and the solution supports the

Enea showcases new Qosmos ixEngine functionality for Cyber Security at RSA in San Francisco 13 – 17 February

Qosmos ixEngine strengthens market leadership for embedded Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) in cyber security with new functionalities such as a built-in rule engine, transactional DPI and deep file inspection.STOCKHOLM, Sweden, February 8, 2017 – Enea® (NASDAQ OMX Nordic:ENEA) today announced the participation of Enea’s Qosmos Division at the RSA Conference in San Francisco 13 – 17 February. The company will demonstrate the latest features of Qosmos ixEngine®, which bring specific benefits to vendors of cyber security solutions including a built-in rule engine, better management of user

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