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Strong competitive position demonstrated in weak markets

Elkem achieved high capacity utilisation and good sales volumes in the second quarter of 2020 despite very challenging market conditions. The strong operational performance reflects Elkem’s good market and cost positions. Covid-19 continues to impact global markets, but the market development in China shows signs of recovery. Elkem’s total operating income for the second quarter 2020 was NOK 5,879 million, up two per cent from the corresponding quarter last year. Earnings before interest, taxes depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) amounted to NOK 644 million in the quarter, which is in

Ericsson reports second quarter results 2020

Second quarter highlights · Sales were SEK 55.6 (54.8) b. Sales adjusted for comparable units and currency were flat YoY. · Gross margin excluding restructuring charges improved to 38.2% (36.7%), including the earlier communicated inventory write-down related to Mainland China (SEK -0.9 b., which equals to -1.6 percentage points). · Operating income excluding restructuring charges improved to SEK 4.5 b. (8.2% operating margin) from SEK 3.9 b. (7.0% operating margin) driven by improvements in segment Digital Services. · Networks sales[1] increased by 4% YoY. Networks operating

TOMRA: 2Q 2020 - A resilient quarter amid the pandemic

The second quarter 2020 was solid despite significant COVID-19 complexities. Our customers’ resiliency and TOMRA’s diverse footprint have been balancing factors in navigating the turmoil.Revenues in the second quarter 2020 amounted to 2,319 MNOK compared to 2,318 MNOK in second quarter last year. Currency adjusted revenues were down 13% in TOMRA Collection Solutions and 8% in TOMRA Sorting Solutions. Gross margin was 43% in the quarter, down from 45% in second quarter 2019, primarily the result of volume shortfall in TOMRA Collection Solutions. Operating expenses was 707 MNOK in

Aker ASA: Second quarter and half-year results 2020 – Net Asset Value of NOK 34.3 billion. Unlocks growth opportunities in renewable energy and green technology industries

The Net Asset Value (“NAV”) of Aker ASA and holding companies (“Aker”) increased by 10.1 billion in the second quarter 2020 to NOK 34.3 billion, representing a quarterly value growth of 42 per cent. In light of the current market reality and outlook, Aker is taking an active role to unlock new growth opportunities for its core businesses, while simultaneously pivoting to position itself for a renewable energy transition.The Aker share price increased by 48.7 per cent to NOK 350.40 in the second quarter, outperforming the Oslo Stock Exchange benchmark index at 12.5 per cent. For the first

Contemplated merger between Kværner ASA and Aker Solutions ASA

NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES, AUSTRALIA, CANADA, HONG KONG OR JAPAN, OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION IN WHICH THE RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION WOULD BE UNLAWFUL. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER OF ANY OF THE SECURITIES DESCRIBED HEREIN. Kværner ASA (“Kvaerner”) and Aker Solutions ASA (“Aker Solutions”) have entered into a merger plan, whereby the two entities will join forces to create a new supplier company with a stronger position as a solid execution partner, enabling sustainable,

Kesko’s sales grew in June

The sales of Kesko Group’s continuing operations in June 2020 totalled €1,023.3 million, representing an increase of 10.1%. In comparable terms, sales grew by 12.6%.“Kesko’s sales grew in June by 10.1%. In the grocery trade, strong growth in food sales continued in K-food stores. The sales of home and speciality goods also grew. In the building and technical trade, sales grew in both B2C and B2B trade. The growth in sales in the grocery trade and building and technical trade was partly impacted by the number of delivery days,” says Mikko Helander, Kesko’s President and CEO. Sales in the

Telia Company Interim report January-June 2020

Resilient despite covid-19 impacts Second quarter summery · Net sales rose 2.7 percent to SEK 21,770 million (21,190) and like for like[4], net sales fell 5.9 percent. · Service revenues grew 4.7 percent to SEK 19,129 million (18,274) and like for like[4], service revenues declined 5.6 percent. · Adjusted EBITDA increased 3.6 percent to SEK 7,737 million (7,465) and the adjusted EBITDA margin increased to 35.5 percent (35.2). Like for like[4], adjusted EBITDA remained unchanged. · Operational free cash flow fell to SEK 2,202 million (2,443) and cash flow from operating

Interim report January-June 2020

Earnings trend remains strong and favourable growth in the second quarter · Net sales for Ratos’s business areas increased by 2%, of which 9% comprised organic growth, and amounted to SEK 7,227m (7,103) · EBITA for Ratos’s business areas amounted to SEK 1,047m (703) · Cash flow from operations for Ratos’s business areas amounted to 1,236m (1,075) · Operating profit for the Ratos Group amounted to SEK 1,077m (674) · Net cash in the parent company totalled SEK 1,245m · Earnings per share after dilution amounted to SEK 2.18 (1.28) At 09.00 CET a telephone conference will

Swedbank’s Interim report for the second quarter 2020

Swedbank's President and CEO Jens Henriksson comments: “Swedbank posted a strong result in very uncertain times.”Second quarter 2020 compared with first quarter 2020: • Higher net interest income due to higher business volumes • Lower income from cards and asset management negatively affected net commission income • Positive net gains and losses on financial items due to positive valuation effects and high customer activity • Lower investigation related expenses due to Covid-19 • Lower provisions for expected credit impairments related to the effects of Covid-19  • Solid

Half-Year Financial Report 2020

Nordea Bank Abp – Half-year financial report Summary of the quarter: · Solid result − high activity resulted in revenues largely unchanged. Profit before loan losses was 4% higher than last year. Net interest income increased by 2%, supported by volume growth, especially in mortgages, in all countries. Net fair value result recovered, increasing 12%, mainly from improved trading activities. However, the lockdowns and market turbulence had a negative financial impact, primarily affecting net fee and commission income which declined by 9%. Costs decreased by 8%. Operating profit was

Vestas secures 101 MW for the final phase of its largest project in Vietnam to date

News release from Vestas Asia PacificSingapore, 17 July 2020 Vestas has secured a 101 MW order with AMI AC Renewables Corporation, a joint venture between AC Energy and AMI Renewables, for the second phase of the B&T Wind Farm. The order closely follows  the recent 84 MW order for the first phase of the project.  With this second win and a recent addition of  25 MW added to phase one, the combined 210 MW B&T Wind Farm will be Vestas’ largest wind project in Vietnam to date. For the second phase of the project, Vestas will supply, transport, install and commission a total of 24 V150-

SCOUT GAMING GROUP COMPLETES DIRECTED SHARE ISSUES AND RECEIVES PROCEEDS OF APPROXIMATELY SEK 75 MILLION

NOT FOR PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO AUSTRALIA, CANADA, HONG KONG, JAPAN, NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, SOUTH AFRICA, SWITZERLAND, SOUTH KOREA OR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION WHERE SUCH PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE WOULD BE UNLAWFUL OR SUBJECT TO LEGAL RESTRICTIONS. PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION BELOW. Scout Gaming Group AB (publ) ("Scout" or the "Company") today announces that the Company successfully has completed two directed share issues amounting to approximately SEK 75 million, corresponding to approximately

Summer Travel Deals on California Escapes

Summer Travel Deals on California Escapes SACRAMENTO, CA [July 16, 2020]—As an increasing number of California destinations open back up to visitors, over two dozen California B&Bs and boutique hotels are offering exclusive savings to help travelers with cabin fever make the most of their post-confinement getaways. 1906 LodgeCoronado Island visitors save up to 30% with an Island Escape at 1906 Lodge . Through August 31, 2020, one-night stays are discounted 20%, two-night stays 25%, and three-night stays 30%. Stays include complimentary use of beach gear

Munters exercises authorisation to repurchase own shares

The Board of Directors of Munters Group AB (“Munters”) has resolved, pursuant to the authorisation granted by the annual general meeting held on 7 May 2020, to repurchase Munters shares on Nasdaq Stockholm. The purpose of the repurchase is to secure the delivery of shares to the participants of Munters’ long-term incentive programme which was resolved by the 2020 annual general meeting, and to cover costs related to the programme.The purchases may be carried out between 18 July 2020 and 21 September 2020 and will be managed by Nordea Bank Abp, which, based on the trading order given by

Kongsberg Automotive ASA – Exercise of subscriptions rights in the subsequent offering and participation on the LTI Participant Offering by Primary insiders

Reference is made to the stock exchange announcement published by Kongsberg Automotive ASA (the "Company") on 6 July 2020 regarding commencement of the subscription period in a subsequent offering with gross proceeds of up to NOK 300 million by issuance of up to 3,000,000,000 new shares at a subscription price of NOK 0.10 per share (the "Subsequent Offering"). The following Primary insider has exercised subscription rights giving preferential rights to be allocated offer shares in the Subsequent Offering: Robert Riedford, Primary insider and President of Powertrain & Chassis has

Holmen acquires Martinsons

Today Holmen signed an agreement to acquire Martinsons, one of Sweden’s leading players in sawn and processed wood products. The purchase price is SEK 1.0 billion for 100 per cent of the shares. The acquisition will almost double Holmen’s sales of wood products to over SEK 3 billion, while also advancing positions in wood construction and providing Holmen with the capacity to process the majority of the raw material from its own forests in its own industry.Martinsons consists of two well-invested sawmills in northern Sweden with extensive processing of wood products for Scandinavian wood

Calmark establishes cooperation with Nordic Match on Chinese expansion

Today, Calmark Sweden AB has resolved to initiate a cooperation with Nordic Match, a boutique M&A and Strategy Advisor for Sino-Nordic transactions. The cooperation covers the Chinese market entry for Calmark and the planning of a joint venture. The project will commence during summer and the expected project duration is approximately 18 months. Calmark thus advances the launch in China by about two years.The vision of Nordic Match is to support Nordic companies and Chinese investors in their search for value-creating opportunities between the regions. Headquartered in Shanghai, China, the

Bulletin from the extraordinary general meeting in CELLINK AB (publ)

At the extraordinary general meeting of CELLINK AB (publ), held on 16 July 2020, the following resolution was passed. · The extraordinary general meeting resolved, in accordance with the board of directors’ proposal, to authorize the board of directors, until the end of the next annual general meeting, at one or several occasions and with or without deviation from the shareholders’ preferential rights, to resolve on new issue of shares of series B. The authorization may be utilized for new issues of shares of series B with provisions regarding contribution in cash corresponding to a

SCOUT GAMING GROUP EXPLORES CONDITIONS FOR EXECUTING DIRECTED SHARE ISSUES

NOT FOR PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO AUSTRALIA, CANADA, HONG KONG, JAPAN, NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, SOUTH AFRICA, SWITZERLAND, SOUTH KOREA OR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION WHERE SUCH PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE WOULD BE UNLAWFUL OR SUBJECT TO LEGAL RESTRICTIONS. PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION BELOW. Scout Gaming Group AB (publ) (“Scout”) has engaged ABG Sundal Collier to explore the conditions for a directed share issue through an accelerated book-building procedure (the “Share Issue”). In addition, Scout has

EAB GROUP PLC: ACQUISITION OF OWN SHARES 16.07.2020

EAB GROUP PLC NOTIFICATION 16.07.2020 at 18:30 EAB GROUP PLC: ACQUISITION OF OWN SHARES 16.07.2020 Date 16.07.2020Exchange transaction BuyShare class EABAmount 559Average price/share 2.2800 EURHighest price/share 2.2800 EURLowest price/share 2.2800 EURTotal price 1,274.52 EUR The shares held by EAB Group Plc on 16.07.2020: EAB 29,851 On behalf of EAB Group Plc  Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (Publ) Antti Salakka         Mikko Virtanen For more information, please

New Embedded Business Analytics Dashboards Offer Management Quick Insight Into How to Drive Performance and Profitability

Financial and operational dashboards provide direct insight into what actions a company should take to immediately improve their business resultsHolmdel, NJ - July 16, 2020 - WorkWave [®], a provider of cloud-based software solutions that support every stage of a service business’s lifecycle, today announces the launch of its new Business Analytics Dashboards, seamlessly integrated within WorkWave PestPac. Designed with management in mind, these intuitive and highly-visual dashboards provide proactive and predictive analysis of how pest control companies can

KONECRANES PLC: KONECRANES PROVIDES FULL-YEAR FINANCIAL GUIDANCE AHEAD OF REPORTING STRONG SECOND-QUARTER PERFORMANCE

KONECRANES PLC  insideR information  July 16, 2020 at 18:20 p.m. EEST KOnecranes plc: konecranes PROVIDES full-year financial guidance ahead of reporting STRONG second-quarter PERFORMANCE Due to the rapidly evolving situation as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Konecranes withdrew its financial guidance for full-year 2020 on March 26, 2020. Konecranes has today decided to provide financial guidance for full-year 2020. Based on our current orderbook and the demand environment, new financial guidance for full-year 2020 is: · Konecranes expects the full-year 2020

Alelion Energy Systems secures financing of MSEK 45 in total by extension of loans and credits until March 2022

Alelion Energy Systems has extended an already approved loan of 30 MSEK until March 2022 and prolonged the overdraft of an additional 15 MSEK. The extension has been granted with the help of guarantees from the company’s largest owners and is part of the work to secure the company's long-term financing.The funding has been provided by Swedbank and been guaranteed by all of the company’s major owners. In parallel, work is underway to review the company's long-term need of capital and funding alternatives. In the spring Alelion appointed the investment bank Redeye as financial adviser with

Notification in accordance with the Finnish Securities Market Act Chapter 9 § 5: BlackRock, Inc.’s holding in Wärtsilä Corporation

Wärtsilä Corporation, Stock exchange release, 16 July 2020 at 5:30 pm EESTNotification in accordance with the Finnish Securities Market Act Chapter 9 § 5: BlackRock, Inc.’s holding in Wärtsilä CorporationBlackRock, Inc. has informed Wärtsilä Corporation that it has crossed above the 5% disclosure limit on shares and voting rights on 15 July 2020. Total position of BlackRock, Inc. and its funds subject to the notification: % of % of shares Total of Total number of shares shares and voting both in % and voting rights of

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