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Länsförsäkringar Alliance: Interim Report January - June 2018

”The Länsförsäkringar Alliance reported healthy results for the first six months of 2018. Operating profit for the non-life insurance operations amounted to SEK 4.1 billion, with solid investment income of SEK 3.9 billion and growth in premiums of 5%. However, the claims ratio increased slightly, mainly due to higher costs for fire and accident claims. This resulted in a combined ratio of 98%. Based on the highly favourable earnings in 2017, the regional insurance companies will pay back a total of SEK 1.8 billion in bonuses and discounts during 2018 to their owners – the customers. The

Testing begins at world’s first ‘emission-free’ quarry

Today Volvo Construction Equipment and its customer Skanska began testing the viability of its Electric Site concept. The system, which incorporates electric and autonomous Volvo machines, will run in a real production environment for 10 weeks – delivering an anticipated 95% reduction in carbon emissions and 25% reduction in total cost of operations.Swedish companies Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) and Skanska are turning the quarrying industry upside down in a groundbreaking study to create the world’s first ‘emission-free’ quarry. Drawing on the electromobility and automation

CATRisk Solutions bring expanded earthquake model to ModEx: Chedid Re sign as first joint client

Simplitium®, a global financial services technology provider, have signed an agreement with Chedid Re to use CatRisk Solution’s Middle East and Africa Earthquake Model on ModEx. ModEx is the multi-peril catastrophe risk modelling platform operated on the Oasis Loss Modelling Framework (LMF). ModEx will provide Chedid Re with streamlined access to CatRisk’s model via the web-based ModEx user interface. The service is hosted and fully managed, removing the need for any client-side installation. Simplitium formalised a model provision agreement with CatRisk for their Middle East and

The Swedish real estate sector remains in a sweet spot

Nordic Credit Rating (NCR) believes the strong operating environment Swedish real estate managers are currently experiencing will continue over the next few years. Strong operational performance, including lower vacancies and increasing rents, in combination with higher property values and lower interest costs, have strengthened the creditworthiness for most real estate managers."We believe that an increasing number of issuers in the real estate sector are moving towards 'investment grade' assessments, meaning 'bbb-' and higher", says Michael Andersson, Chief Rating Officer at NCR.

ABB to enable world’s largest digital substation in Belarus

ABB Ability™ based technology will improve efficiency, safety, security and reliability in the world’s largest digital substationABB will enable the world’s largest digital substation with the upgrade of one of the biggest air insulated substations (AIS) ever built for the Belarus Ministry of Energy and its transmission utility Mogilevenergo. As part of the upgrade, the substation will be equipped with digital technology that enhances controllability and reliability while optimizing operating costs. ABB will supply protection and control equipment, an ABB Ability™ MicroSCADA (Supervisory

SKF Explorer tapered roller thrust bearings: optimised for the most demanding oil & gas applications

Advanced bearing design offers higher load rating and up to 300 percent longer rating lifeGothenburg, Sweden, 29 August 2018: The oil and gas industry continues to push the limits of technology. Deeper wells, harsher environments and more sophisticated drilling approaches all place additional demands on equipment, calling for larger, more powerful and more robust solutions. Top drives, which power the drilling process, are right at the front line of that technological race, and when unplanned downtime can cost operators $1 million a day, performance and reliability are critical attributes.

Collaborating for cleanliness and hygiene

Eero Raappana, who is retiring as managing director of Meira Nova, has high regard for Kiilto’s Finnishness, responsible approach to the environment and effective overall solutions.Meira Nova is a subsidiary of SOK Corporation that specialises in procurement and logistics for the food service and grocery sector. Meira Nova is a full-service provider, since in addition to food products, it supplies its customers with products related to hygiene and cleanliness, as well as overall solutions. The company has been working closely with Kiilto for many years. Meira Nova’s managing director

Interim Report 01/01/2018 – 30/06/2018

OptiFreeze AB (publ) Corp. Id-number: 556844-3914Summary of quarter Q1 and Q2 2018 The following summary refers to the period 1/1/2018 – 30/6/2018,compared to 1/1/2017 – 30/6/2017 · Net sales for this period totaled to SEK 110,772 (SEK 0) · Operating result for the period of SEK -4,324,984 (SEK -5,234,375) · Cash and bank balance SEK 11,019,147 (SEK 4,680,775) · Capitalized development costs of SEK 851,552 (SEK 663,628) · Average number of registered shares 9,877,264 (8,580,000 shares) · Result per share* SEK –0.44 (SEK -0.61) · Equity Ratio 91.8 % (85.8 %)

Fjällräven Reveals Unique Collection With Acne Studios As First Ever Collaboration

For the first time ever, Fjällräven is launching a collaborative collection. In homage from one Swedish brand to another, high-profile fashion brand, Acne Studios, has reinterpreted some of Fjällräven's most iconic pieces. The resulting collection is clearly inspired by Fjällräven's timeless functionality, but features the distinctive character of Acne Studios. “When Acne Studios approached us we were honored, but curious too, because we’ve never done anything like this before. The result is a unique collection that embodies the timeless functionality of Fjällräven and the artistic

Finnair continues its strong growth in Asia with additional frequencies for summer 2019

Continuing its strong growth in key Asian markets, Finnair today announced it will be adding frequencies on many popular Asian routes for next summer, including double-daily flights to Hong Kong and additional flights to Japan.   Finnair will add flights on several of its Japanese routes, increasing its capacity to Japan by 15% for the summer season. Three weekly flights will be added on the Helsinki-Osaka route, meaning Finnair will now fly a total of ten weekly frequencies during the summer season starting on March 31, 2019. The new departures will now offer an alternative departure

Bravida has been awarded considerable contract for the Stockholm Bypass Project

On August 28th, the Swedish Transport Administration commissioned Bravida to perform all installations in electrics, lighting, water and waste, and fire extinguishing systems within the Stockholm Bypass Project. The contracts have an order value of just over SEK 2.7 billion. The decision of the Swedish Transport Administration can be appealed within 10 days.The Swedish Transport Administration has awarded Bravida two contracts within the Stockholm Bypass Project. Bravida will perform all installations in electrics, lighting, water and waste, and fire extinguishing systems on the entire

Release of Report for Q2 2018

Report for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2018FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: August 29, 2018 Stockholm This report includes unaudited consolidated financial information of Corral Petroleum Holdings AB (publ) (“Corral Petroleum Holdings”) and its consolidated subsidiaries, for the second quarter of 2018 and for the comparative periods in 2017 and for the other periods indicated. Note that due to the rounding of figures in the tables to the nearest SEK million (MSEK), the sum is not always exactly equal to the sum of all components. Financial Highlights – Second Quarter 2018 ·

Tobias Mattsson new CEO of Rapunzel of Sweden

Tobias Mattsson will take over as the new CEO of Rapunzel of Sweden, effective October 1, 2018. He comes most recently from his role as the CEO of the e-commerce company NordicFeel."With Tobias Mattsson's extensive international experience in managing and developing e-commerce companies, Rapunzel of Sweden is now securing the additional competence to continue developing the company as a leading player in hair extensions and related services and products as an international brand," says Arthur Engel, Chair of the Board of Directors for Rapunzel of Sweden. Tobias Mattsson comes most

First Canadian patent approval for Episurf Medical

Episurf Medical (NASDAQ: EPIS B) has received its first Notice of Allowance from the The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO). The patent, entitled “Surgical kit for cartilage repair comprising implant and a set of tools”, has a focus on the company’s individualised Episealer® Femoral Twin joint implant and its design. "The first approval in a for us new country is an important step. We are looking forward to future activities in North America”, comments Pål Ryfors, CEO, Episurf Medical. For more  information, please contact: Pål Ryfors, CEO, Episurf Medical Tel:+46 (

Successful crowd funding by FarmPharma via FundedByMe

On June 20 this year, FarmPharma AB started a crowd funding campaign to bring together funding for the company's further development. Today, 100% of the minimum target has been achieved and more than 50 investors have chosen to invest their money in FarmPharma's future. The campaign ends at 23:59 on 18/9 2018, or when the maximum funding target is reached. "We are very pleased that FarmPharma has attracted so much interest among investors," commented Igor Lokot, CEO of Double Bond Pharmaceutical and FarmPharma, but it is still about 20 days left of the campaign and now we are working

SenzaGen targets the growing medical device market

Lund, August 29, 2018 - SenzaGen (Nasdaq First North: SENZA) announces today that the Company is now expanding its market focus to the medical device market. This market is in strong growth as a result of a growing and aging population in combination with a new regulatory framework for medical devices and increased quality standards.Today, SenzaGen focuses on the chemicals, cosmetics and pharmaceutical markets for its global commercialization of GARD®, an in vitro platform for risk assessment of chemicals. Now, the Company has decided to further expand its market presence and will also

Targovax ASA: Settlement of restricted stock units and resolution to increase the share capital

In connection with the publication of the Q2 2018 quarterly financial report, Targovax ASA (the "Company") has completed a settlement period for vested restricted stock units ("RSUs"). The settlement period commenced on 24 August 2018 at 10:00 hours (CET) and ended on 28 August 2018 at 10:00 hours (CET). 1. Settlement of RSUs In total were 6,581 shares, each with a par value of NOK 0.10, subscribed for following settlement of RSUs. 2. Resolution to increase the share capital in Targovax ASA  In order to facilitate the settlement of RSUs, the Company's board of directors has on

Lund University research group receives follow-on DKK 1 million grant from Novo Nordisk Foundation for diabetes-related studies with Follicum peptides

Follicum AB ("Follicum") today announced that Professor Jan Nilsson's research team at Lund University has received an additional DKK 1,000,000 funding from the Novo Nordisk Foundation for carrying out preclinical studies for Follicum’s diabetes project based on modified osteopontin-related peptides. This represents a follow-on grant from the estimated DKK 400,000 the group received in 2017. Follicum owns the right to the results generated in connection with the project.The Novo Nordisk Foundation mainly supports research within e.g. biomedicine, biotechnology, general medicine and nursing

CombiGene´s research attracts international attention

CombiGene´s research on the antiepileptic properties of neuropeptide Y and the Y2 receptor attracts international attention. Today, August 29th, 2018, the PhD student Esbjörn Melin will present the results of the preclinical long-term study conducted by CombiGene together with Professor Mérab Kokaia and his team at the Epilepsy Center in Lund. The oral presentation will take place at the 13th European Congress on Epileptology in Vienna, Austria. The team at CombiGene wishes Esbjörn all the best with his presentation at this important congress!

Peab announces Chief Communications Officer

Camila Buzaglo will take on the role of CCO at Peab during the autumn of 2018.Camila Buzaglo will become a member of executive management which will then consist of: Jesper Göransson, President and CEONiclas Winkvist, CFORoger Linnér, COOCamila Buzaglo, CCOStefan Danielsson, Business Area Construction ManagerKG Karlsson, Business Areas Civil Engineering and Industry ManagerGöran Linder, Business Area Project Development Manager Camila Buzaglo comes to Peab from her position as CCO at IP-Only. She has previously worked with communication and community contacts at Telia.

Enzymatica AB: Appeal of court ruling on Enzymatica's cold spray in Germany

Press release August 29, 2018 Appeal of court ruling on Enzymatica's cold spray in Germany Enzymatica's distributor in Germany has appealed to the regional court of Frankfurt on their decision to put restrictions on the marketing of the mouth spray ViruProtect® in Germany. In the meantime the distributor will not place any further orders to Enzymatica of ViruProtect. Enzymatica's ColdZyme® Mouth Spray is sold under the brand name ViruProtect in Germany, Belgium and Austria. On July 16[th] Enzymatica announced that the regional court of Frankfurt put restrictions of the marketing

Interim Report Second Quarter 2018

As of August 29, 2018 at 08.00, the company’s interim report for the second quarter of 2018 is available on https://diamorph.com/investor/. For additional information, please contact: Gordon MacLeman, CEOTelephone: +44 161 955 2410 Mark Hutchison, CFOTelephone: +44 161 955 2409 The information was submitted for publication on August 29, 2018, at 08:00. Diamorph supplies advanced material solutions for especially demanding industrial applications. The Company is headquartered in Stockholm and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom and the Czech Republic. Learn more at www.

Kraken FPSO settlement agreement

EnQuest PLC, 29 August 2018 Kraken FPSO settlement agreement EnQuest PLC ('EnQuest'), an independent oil and gas production and development company listed on the London and Stockholm stock exchanges (ENQ.L and ENQ.ST), is pleased to announce an agreed compensation settlement with Armada Kraken Pte Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bumi Armada Berhad ('Bumi'), in relation to historic issues with the FPSO. Bumi has agreed to pay $15 million to the Kraken partners, which is to be fully settled by 17 December 2018. While there is still further work to complete before a final acceptance

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