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RepRisk releases the Most Controversial Projects 2016 Report

Annual report highlights projects around the world and the ESG issues they faced that led to reputational, compliance, and financial risksZurich, Switzerland – March 29, 2017 – RepRisk, the leading provider of dynamic business intelligence on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks, has released the fourth edition of its Most Controversial Projects (MCP) of 2016 Report, which focuses on the projects – including mines, hydroelectric power plants, oil and gas facilities, and factories – that were most exposed to ESG risks in 2016. Out of the ten projects ranked in the MCP 2016

Telia Company issues hybrid bonds of in total around SEK 15 billion

Telia Company has successfully issued hybrid bonds in three separate tranches in EUR and SEK with a total amount of around SEK 15 billion The proceeds will mainly be used to refinance senior debt.The rationale for issuing an additional permanent capital layer is to enable financial flexibility and reinforce the commitment to a solid Investment Grade rating of A- to BBB+. A tender offer for buying back up to EUR 500 million has also been announced. Telia Company will use the proceeds from the hybrid bonds to refinance existing debt of a total value of EUR 1.25 billion. “We are very

The proposal by the Nomination Committee of Investor AB for election of Members of the Board of Directors

The Nomination Committee of Investor AB submits the following proposals to be presented at the Annual General Meeting of shareholders to be held on May 3, 2017, with regard to the number and election of Members of the Board of Directors. The Nomination Committee proposes eleven Members of the Board of Directors and no Deputy Members of the Board of Directors. The Nomination Committee proposes the following persons for re-election as Members of the Board of Directors: Josef Ackermann, Gunnar Brock, Johan Forssell, Magdalena Gerger, Tom Johnstone, Grace Reksten Skaugen, Hans Stråberg,

Library’s ONE Access™ program with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools a finalist for a technology and innovation award

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has been named one of three finalists in the nonprofit category for the prestigious Blue Diamond Award. The annual award recognizes top technology talent and companies in the region. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) officials nominated the Library for its creative use of technology to increase student access and eliminate barriers. Rather than creating a separate Library account, ONE Access™ allows students to use their CMS student ID number to access Library resources. The experience for students and their families is seamless, and provides access in the

Bursts of creativity on display at UTA’s popular glass art sale and show

Students from The University of Texas at Arlington’s Art and Art History program will demonstrate how they form and shape hot molten glass into exquisite artwork during the annual Glass Art Sale and Show Saturday, April 1, at the Studio Arts Center, 810 S. Davis St., Arlington.  The show runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The annual Glass Art Sale and Show draws people from across North Texas and neighboring states, which proves the popularity of the students’ extraordinary artwork. Funds from the glass art sale help pay for scholarships, student travel for conferences, new equipment and

PCI Applauds Senate Judiciary for Passing Rideshare Legislation

Tallahassee, Fla. – The following statement regarding Senate Bill 340, otherwise known as the rideshare bill, can be attributed to Property Casualty Insurers Association of America’s (PCI) regional manager Logan McFaddin.  SB 340, by Senator Jeff Brandes, was today heard in the Senate Judiciary Committee, its second committee of reference. “PCI applauds the Senate Judiciary Committee and Senator Brandes for supporting legislation that addresses the insurance gaps when a driver is engaged in rideshare activity.  PCI and our members believe it is imperative rideshare drivers and their

Knight Foundation Invests in Charlotte Mecklenburg Library’s Innovation

CHARLOTTE, NC: The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation is thrilled to be the recipient of a $250,000 investment from the Knight Foundation. This support comes at a time when Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, at the heart of an uptown redevelopment project, is reimagining how Main Library can push the boundaries of innovation to deliver on its mission of improving lives and building a stronger community for a new generation. This investment is one of five grants 

Canada’s best single photograph revealed by the 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

• World’s largest photography competition announces Harley Yang as winner of Canada National Award• Full list of National Award and Open competition category winners announced today• Images available for publication at press.worldphoto.orgTORONTO – March 28, 2017 – The judges of the 2017 Sony World Photography Awards today announce the photograph “W for Walk” by Harley Yang, as the winner of the Canada National Award. The Sony World Photography Awards is the world’s largest photography competition, and the National Awards is a global program open to photographers of all abilities. It

The world’s best single photographs revealed by 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

· World’s largest photography competition announces winners of its Open categories and National Awards programme · Open category winners competing to win trip to London and $5,000 (USD) cash prize · Images available for publication at press.worldphoto.orgTORONTO – 28th March, 2017 – Ten extraordinary photographs from across the globe are today revealed as the winners of the Open categories of the 2017 Sony World Photography Awards, the world’s largest photography competition. The winners were selected from more than 105,000 entries to the Awards’ Open competition, with the expert

Decisions of Raute Corporation's Annual General Meeting 2017

RAUTE CORPORATION STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 28 MARCH 2017 at 7:45 p.m.  DECISIONS OF RAUTE CORPORATION’S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2017Raute Corporation’s Annual General Meeting on 28 March 2017 confirmed the Financial Statements for 1 January to 31 December 2016 and discharged the members of the Board of Directors and President and CEO from liability.   The Annual General Meeting decided according to the proposal of the Board of Directors to distribute a dividend of EUR 1.00 per a series A and K share, with the payment date 6 April 2017. The record date is 30 March 2017.The Annual

Gilmour Flexogen Hose Just Got Better

Gilmour’s best-in-class Flexogen® hose  just got better. The strongest, lightest hose in its class, Flexogen® delivers superior all‑around performance for the lawn, garden, deck and driveway. Count on a Flexogen® garden hose to curve without kinking, connect without leaking and hold up season upon season. Key features: · New! Stronger: 600PSI burst strength guarantees trusted performance and long life · New! Lighter: Enhanced foam layers create lightweight performance · Patented 8-layer construction with reinforced core

Resurs Bank launches Loyo Pay – the first app for mobile payments both on and offline

Resurs Bank won the award “Bank app of the year” in 2015 with Loyo. In November 2016 they released the beta version of Loyo Pay and now they further increase customer value by fully launching the service. With the launch of Loyo Pay in Sweden, Resurs Bank is the first bank to offer their customers a digital payment solution that works in all channels; online, in-app and in brick-and-mortar stores. “The market has long been talking about the mobile phone becoming the wallet of the future, and now we are making that a reality for our customers. Loyo Pay makes it easy and safe to

Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association Brings Legends for Youth Baseball Clinic Series to Tempe, AZ

Free youth baseball clinic to feature Ron Davis, Blas Minor and other MLB AlumniColorado Springs, Colo. – Local youth will have an opportunity to play with their big league heroes at the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) Legends for Youth baseball clinic series on Saturday, April 1st, 2017. The free clinic features current and former Major League Baseball players who will teach baseball skills, drills and life lessons for approximately 200 local youth. Players attending* include 11-year MLB veteran Ron Davis and six-year MLB veteran Blas Minor, as well as Greg

United Bankers Oyj: SHARE REPURCHASE 28.3.2017

United Bankers Oyj     STOCK EXCHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT    28.3.2017     SHARE REPURCHASE 28.3.2017   In the Helsinki Stock Exchange       Trade date 28.3.2017Bourse trade BUYShare UNIAVAmount 50 sharesAverage price/ share 34.4900 EURTotal cost 1 724,50 EUR  United bankers Oyj now holds a total of 8 068 shares including the shares repurchased on 28.3.2017.     On behalf of United Bankers Oyj   Nordea Bank AB (publ), Finnish Branch Janne Sarvikivi

SEB's Annual General Meeting 2017

At the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ) this Tuesday the Board members Johan H. Andresen, Signhild Arnegård Hansen, Samir Brikho, Winnie Fok, Tomas Nicolin, Sven Nyman, Jesper Ovesen, Helena Saxon, Marcus Wallenberg and Sara Öhrvall were re-elected. Johan Torgeby was elected new member. The AGM re-elected Marcus Wallenberg as Chairman of the Board. The AGM approved a dividend of SEK 5.50 per share (5.25) and Thursday 30 March, 2017, as record date for the dividend. The Director's fee was set at SEK 9, 375, 000 in accordance with the Nomination

Eva Halldén acting managing director of SKB

Starting April 1, 2017, Eva Halldén will become acting managing director for Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Co., SKB.Eva has been the managing director for both Ringhals and Forsmark nuclear power plants and since then Eva has led the Ringfors program as well as Vattenfall’s Business Area Generation’s improvement work. Christopher Eckerberg, presently managing director for SKB, will instead lead the Ringfors program as well as the improvement work. In this new role, Christopher Eckerberg will report directly to Torbjörn Wahlborg, chairman of the SKB Board and Head of BA

Bayn Europe has received its first order from their new Greek distributor

Paxman, a production and distribution company placed an order worth 11500 EUR to meet their current customer demand for Bayn Europe’s ingredient solutions for sugar reduction.In February 2017, Bayn Europe and Paxman signed a letter of Intent confirming their common goal of an increased presence and strengthened Bayn trademark in Greece. Paxman are specialists in solutions and ingredients for the beverage industry. This ingredient solutions order is scheduled for immediate delivery. It will be used in beverage applications with a target product launch during Q2 2017. “We are pleased

Meet Nilar at the Battery Show in Sindelfingen, Germany, 4-6 April 2017

Nilar will exhibit at the leading battery trade fair showcasing Nilars´s latest energy storage rack solution, which is produced from battery cell to functional system in Sweden. For more information you can visit Nilar´s stand 322 and you will get an interesting conversation about the latest within energy storage technology and sustainable energy. About The Battery Show  The Battery Show is the leading advanced battery trade fair showcasing manufacturing solutions along the supply chain, including battery materials, manufacturing, equipment, components, testing and recycling, across a

Share Capital Increase Upon Exercise of Warrants

Reference is made to warrants issued by Asetek A/S, Danish central business register (CVR) no. 34880522 (the "Company"), pursuant to corporate resolutions adopted on October 8, 2013, August 11, 2015 and April 28, 2016 respectively. Pursuant to the applicable warrant terms, the warrants are exercisable in exercise windows open in a four weeks period running from the Company's preliminary announcement of its financial statements or publication of its interim financial report however no later than 7 years after the Subscription Date as specified in the Subscription Agreement, at 12 noon.

UPM Raflatac at ProFood Tech 2017: A recipe for food and beverage labeling success

(UPM Raflatac, Mills River, NC, USA, March 28, 2017 at 17:00 EET) - At this year's ProFood Tech event, UPM Raflatac will proudly present a wide range of solutions for brands in need of food packaging and beverage labeling materials. UPM Raflatac will be at booth 1446 at ProFood Tech 2017 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois from April 4-6. Food labeling and packaging requires materials that are able to conform to a variety of packaging types, feature eye-catching branding for superior shelf appeal and communicate critical nutritional information. UPM Raflatac offers a wide selection

UTA senior design project aims to reduce residential footprint

In the shadows of much larger construction projects like the Science and Engineering Innovation and Research Building and residence hall, dining hall, student activity center and parking garage projects on the west side of The University of Texas at Arlington campus, a smaller development is taking shape that molds student minds as they head out into the professional world. Students from the College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs, or CAPPA , are building tiny houses as their senior design projects on Davis Street, between Greek Row Boulevard and

UTA partners with five universities to develop software tool to provide students with personalized feedback to improve learning

Researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington have partnered with five international universities to create a software tool that provides timely and personalized feedback to help students adjust their studying throughout the course. The online tool, OnTask , uses data about students’ activities throughout the semester and helps instructors to provide suggestions on specific assignments and strategies that enable students to adjust their studying throughout the course in order to be more confident and successful. The tool uses data from video

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