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Tomas Carlsson to leave his position as President and CEO of Sweco

Sweco AB (“Sweco”) (Nasdaq Stockholm; ticker symbol SWECA and SWECB) today announces that Tomas Carlsson will leave his position as President and CEO of Sweco after 5 years to take on the role as CEO of NCC. The Board of Directors has initiated the process of finding a replacement. Tomas will continue in his current role during his termination period.”Tomas has during his five years at Sweco led the development from a strong Nordic company to become the leading engineering and architecture consultancy in Europe. Tomas has been pivotal to the successful development of Sweco’s operations,

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UPM recognised as a Water Efficiency Frontrunner in China

(UPM, Helsinki, 12 January 2018 at 11:00 EET) - UPM has been recognised as a Water Efficiency Frontrunner in Jiangsu Province and China at large. As a frontrunner, UPM will serve as a benchmark for the industry and lead the promotion of water efficiency in China. In total, 11 companies received the highest recognition nationwide. UPM is the first, and only, company to obtain the highest recognition in Jiangsu Province. "Located next to Shanghai, Jiangsu is an important industrial base; with an economy of 7.6 trillion Chinese Yuan (EUR 972 billion) the province has second highest GDP in

Planmeca Emerald™ and Planmeca PlanScan® intraoral scanners accepted by Orchestrate 3D system

Planmeca is pleased to announce that scans from the Planmeca Emerald™ and Planmeca PlanScan® intraoral scanners are accepted for use with the Orchestrate 3D system.Orchestrate 3D provides treatment planning software and 3D printing solutions that allow orthodontists to design and create clear aligners and other orthodontic appliances. The Planmeca Emerald™ and Planmeca PlanScan® intraoral scanners can be used with the Orchestrate 3D system.“Our fast and accurate intraoral scanners are ideally suited for orthodontic cases. Now, thanks to their integration with the Orchestrate 3D system,

Advania receives eleventh Microsoft Gold Certification

Advania Iceland recently received its eleventh Microsoft Gold Certified Partnership for expertise and exceptional service when it comes to Microsoft solutions. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners are Microsoft’s most highly accredited independent technical support providers. 120 Microsoft specialists are employed with Advania Iceland. These specialists have completed standardised, international tests and have been verified by Microsoft. Every Gold Certified Partnership implies at least four Microsoft specialists and favorable reviews from at least five clients. ”Microsoft is one of our

Chalmers launches a Micromasters programme on electrified and autonomous vehicles

Chalmers University of Technology launches Micromasters programme: A digital master’s-level credential to advance careers in the most in-demand fields of automotive engineering. Together with EdX, the nonprofit online learning destination founded by Harvard and MIT, Chalmers University of Technology today announced the launching of a flexible, affordable credential for career advancement and an accelerated Master’s degree. Scandinavia’s first MicroMasters® programme will be Emerging Automotive Technologies. The programme is a result from Chalmers long term close collaboration with

Ovako receives extended tax reassessment notice in Finland

As noted in the Ovako Annual Report, the tax authority in Finland has previously sought to limit the deductibility of interest expenses for the years 2010-2013. Ovako Finland Oy has now received a notice from the Finnish tax authority extending their claim to also include the years 2014-2016. In light of existing practices for interest deduction in Finland during this period, and after consulting with external tax lawyers, Ovako has again appealed the tax agency's claim.The extend reassessment notice from the Finnish tax authority entails a demand for payment of approximately EUR 6.1

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Planmeca Emerald™ and Planmeca PlanScan® intraoral scanners accepted by Orchestrate 3D system

Planmeca is pleased to announce that scans from the Planmeca Emerald™ and Planmeca PlanScan® intraoral scanners are accepted for use with the Orchestrate 3D system. Orchestrate 3D provides treatment planning software and 3D printing solutions that allow orthodontists to design and create clear aligners and other orthodontic appliances. The Planmeca Emerald™ and Planmeca PlanScan® intraoral scanners can be used with the Orchestrate 3D system.  “Our fast and accurate intraoral scanners are ideally suited for orthodontic cases. Now, thanks to their integration with the Orchestrate 3D

Alma Mediapartners strengthens its construction and housing software portfolio through company acquisition

Alma Media Corporation                                   Press release 12 January 2018 ALMA MEDIAPARTNERS STRENGTHENS ITS CONSTRUCTION AND HOUSING SOFTWARE PORTFOLIO THROUGH COMPANY ACQUISITION Alma Media’s subsidiary Alma Mediapartners Oy is strengthening its software business related to construction and housing by acquiring the entire share capital of Käyttösofta Oy from its founders. Käyttösofta’s revenue for 2017 was approximately EUR 1 million. The parties have agreed not to disclose the price of the transaction. The Talosofta software developed by Käyttösofta Oy is a web-

THE MARKETING GROUP PLC SUBSIDIARY MANAGEMENT TERMINATION AND WINDING UP OF BLACK MARKETING

Black Marketing founder Chris Reed leaves the GroupLondon – 12 January 2018 - The Marketing Group plc (“TMG” or the “Group” or the “Company”) announces the immediate departure of Chris Reed, the principal of the Group’s subsidiary Black Marketing, from the Group and the winding up of the Black Marketing business. A specialist Linkedin marketing agency that primarily worked for SMEs, based in Singapore, Black Marketing was loss making and is not considered appropriate to be part of TMG.  TMG is currently considering its options regarding potential legal action against Chris Reed. The

THE MARKETING GROUP PLC DISPOSAL OF SUBSIDIARY

Disposal of Creative Insurgence to existing managementLondon – 12 January 2018 - The Marketing Group plc (“TMG” or the “Group” or the “Company”) announces the disposal of its lifestyle marketing agency, Creative Insurgence. Aaghir Yadav, the co-founder of Creative Insurgence, has agreed to buy back the business through the return of 900,000 ordinary shares in the Company, which will be duly cancelled.  It has been agreed that the effective date of the disposal be 1 January 2017 so any losses incurred by Creative Insurgence for the year ended 31 December 2017 will not impact TMG.

Nomination Committee’s proposal for the Board of Directors ahead of the Annual General Meeting of Starbreeze AB

STOCKHOLM (12 January 2018) - The Nomination Committee of Starbreeze AB has decided to propose to the Annual General Meeting 2018 that the Board be composed of seven ordinary members without alternates. The Nomination Committee proposes re-election of directors Ulrika Hagdahl, Michael Hjorth, Bo Andersson Klint, Harold Kim and Matias Myllyrinne, and election of Kristofer Arwin and Åsa Wirén. Michael Hjorth is proposed for re-election as Chairman. Director Eva Redhe has declined re-election. Kristofer Arwin, BSc in Business Administration and Economics, is Chairman and co-founder of

SenzaGen’s final validation report of GARDskin™ submitted to regulatory authorities – reveals highest test prediction accuracy in the field

Lund, January 12, 2018 - SenzaGen (Nasdaq First North: SENZA) announces today that the company has submitted the final report for the validation of GARDskin™ to the regulatory authorities. Global regulatory approval and recommendation by ECVAM and OECD on the use of GARDskin is expected in April 2019. The final result presented in the report shows an unprecedented over all prediction accuracy of 93,8% in determining whether chemical substances are at risk of causing allergies. This proves that GARDskin™ outperforms all current available validated methods.The analysis of the data has been

CombiGene and Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult sign agreement to develop manufacturing process for novel gene therapy to treat epilepsy

Collaboration between Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult (CGT Catapult) and Swedish gene therapy company CombiGene will take a unique therapy one step closer to helping sufferers of hard to treat epilepsy.London, UK, and Lund, Sweden, 12 January 2018 – CGT Catapult and CombiGene today announced that they will be collaborating on a project to develop manufacturing processes for CombiGenes drug candidate CG01, a novel gene therapy for treatment of epilepsy. The collaboration aims to develop a complete and final manufacturing process which will allow CombiGene to progress to commercial GMP

Opus wins new concession in Chile

Opus has won a public tender and signed an 8-year vehicle inspection concession in Valparaíso, Chile.Opus’ Vehicle Inspection division has signed a new contract with El Ministerio de Transportes y Telecomunicaciones in Chile, to design, build and operate one of its vehicle safety inspection programs in the region of Valparaíso, using the most advanced technologies and efficient management practices. The program includes two stations; one in Viña del Mar serving light-duty vehicles, and one in Casablanca serving both heavy- and light-duty vehicles. It is expected to generate

Nokian Tyres will publish its 2017 Financial Statement Release on February 2, 2018

Nokian Tyres plc Press Release January 12, 2018, 09:15 a.m. Nokian Tyres will publish its 2017 Financial Statement Release on February 2, 2018 at 8.00 a.m. Finnish time. After publication, the release and presentation material will be available on the company's website at www.nokiantyres.com/company/investors/ The result presentation for analysts and media will be held on February 2, 2018 at 10.00 a.m. Finnish time at Hotel Kämp (address Pohjoisesplanadi 29, Helsinki). President and CEO Hille Korhonen will present the result 2017 and answer questions from the audience. The

KONE publishes January 1-December 31, 2017 Financial Statement Bulletin on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 12:30 p.m. EET and Financial Statements 2017 at 12:45 p.m. EET

KONE Corporation, press release, January 12, 2018 at 9.05 a.m. EETKONE publishes January 1-December 31, 2017 Financial Statement Bulletin on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 12:30 p.m. EET and Financial Statements 2017 at 12:45 p.m. EET Financial Statement Bulletin and Financial Statements KONE Corporation will publish its Financial Statement Bulletin for the January 1-December 31, 2017 accounting period on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 12:30 p.m. EET. The report will be available on www.kone.com after publishing. The Financial Statements for 2017 will be published on the same day

Staffan Bohman proposed new Chairman of AB Electrolux

In preparation for the Electrolux Annual General Meeting on April 5, the Electrolux Nomination Committee proposes the election of Staffan Bohman as new Chairman of the Board of Directors of AB Electrolux. The committee also proposes re-election of Petra Hedengran, Hasse Johansson, Ulla Litzén, Bert Nordberg, Fredrik Persson, David Porter, Jonas Samuelson, Ulrika Saxon and Kai Wärn as Board Members. Ronnie Leten has, as previously communicated, declined re-election.Staffan Bohman is Chairman of Höganäs AB, Ipco AB and Upplands Motor Holdings AB, and Board Member in Atlas Copco AB. He is also

Genetic analysis can improve depression therapy

[PRESS RELEASE 2018-01-12] The failure of drugs such as SSRIs, used to treat depression, can be a result of genetic variations in patients. Variations within the gene that encodes the CYP2C19 enzyme results in extreme differences in the levels of escitalopram achieved in patients, according to a new study published in The American Journal of Psychiatry. Prescribing the dose of escitalopram based on a patient’s specific genetic constitution would greatly improve therapeutic outcomes. The study was conducted at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden in association with researchers at Diakonhjemmet

Nordea’s Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results 2017 will be presented on Thursday 25 January 2018

The report will be published at approximately 07.00 CET. Press conferenceTime: 09.00 CET. Registration opens at 08.30.For security reasons, a valid identity card is required. Venue: Smålandsgatan 17, Stockholm.Casper von Koskull, President and Group CEO, will present the results.The presentation will be conducted in English and can be viewed live (direct link).  You will also find the presentation material at www.nordea.com/ir.To attend the press conference please contact: Afroditi Kellberg at Nordea via e-mail afroditi.kellberg@

Skanska builds research facility in Virginia, USA, for USD 68M, about SEK 580M

Skanska has signed a contract with Carilion Clinic, a collaboration between Carilion Clinic and Virginia Tech, to build a research facility in Roanoke, Virginia, USA. The contract is worth USD 68M, about SEK 580M, which will be included in its US order bookings for the fourth quarter 2017.Skanska will build a four-story research laboratory of approximately 13,000 square meters. The building will complete the Virginia Tech Carilion Biomedical Research addition on the Virginia Tech Carilion Health Sciences and Technology Campus. Construction began in December 2017 and is expected to be

NCC to construct Dansmästaren project including 133 rental units in Uppsala

NCC is to construct the Dansmästaren project in partnering form with Uppsalahem AB and Uppsala Parkerings AB. The project will include 133 rental apartments, a parking facility and large premises in the Rosendal district of Uppsala, Sweden. The order value is SEK 290 million.“Uppsala is expanding at a rapid rate and there is still substantial demand for rental units. With NCC as a partner, we will be able to add a number of much-needed rental units in a new city district,” says Niosha Baghaei, Construction Manager, Uppsalahem AB. Dansmästaren will be have a strategically important

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LeoVegas enters into agreement to acquire rapidly growing UK casino operator for GBP 65 million

LeoVegas AB (publ) ("LeoVegas") has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of Intellectual Property & Software Limited ("IPS") and other related assets from two further companies, including top brands such as 21.co.uk, Slotboss, Bet UK and UK Casino. During the fourth quarter of 2017, IPS generated revenues of GBP 11.7 million and, together with the companies whose assets are also being acquired as part of the transaction, an adjusted EBITDA* of GBP 3.8 million. The acquisition will be financed by cash and from existing debt facilities for a total consideration of GBP 65.0 million (

Preliminary information on KONE's 2017 financials and outlook for 2018: Q4 2017 sales was higher than expected, the pressure on adjusted EBIT margin is expected to continue in 2018

KONE Corporation, stock exchange release, January 12, 2018 at 9.00 a.m. EETPreliminary information on KONE's 2017 financials and outlook for 2018: Q4 2017 sales was higher than expected, the pressure on adjusted EBIT margin is expected to continue in 2018 KONE's 2017 full year sales was higher than expected due to strong new equipment deliveries in the fourth quarter. Based on preliminary information, KONE's sales grew by 4.2% at comparable exchange rates in 2017 against the earlier estimated 1-3%. The preliminary adjusted EBIT for the full year 2017 was EUR 1,230 million which is

Lindab International AB (publ): New President and CEO in Lindab

The Board of Lindab International AB has appointed Ola Ringdahl as new CEO and President. Ola Ringdahl will replace Fredrik von Oelreich, who has been acting CEO since September 29 2017."I'm very pleased to be able to present Ola Ringdahl as new CEO and President", says the Chairman of the Board, Peter Nilsson. "Ola will through his competence and experience create spirit and stability to the company. Ola has as CEO for Nord-Lock Group showed a deep knowledge how to create growth in a complex and innovative business. I'm convinced that he will be able to lead Lindab to new successes".

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