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JANUARY – JUNE 2021 COMPARED WITH JANUARY – JUNE 2020 Stadshypotek’s operating profit rose by SEK 187m, or 3%, to SEK 6,516m (6,329). Net interest income grew by SEK 188m to SEK 7,464m (7,276). This is mainly due to higher lending volumes to the private and corporate markets in Sweden and Norway. Of the net interest income, SEK 555m (404) was attributable to the branch in Norway, SEK 283m (250) to the branch in Finland and SEK 260m (275) to the branch in Denmark. Excluding the branches, net interest income increased by SEK 19m (325). Net gains/losses on financial transactions

Assemblin Q2 2021 Interim Report

“Further improved profitability”Second quarter April–June 2021 (compared to April–June 2020) · Net sales for the quarter amounted to SEK 2,640 million (2,597), of which -6.7 percentage points were negative organic growth, 8.1 were acquisition-driven and 0.3 were currency-driven. · Adjusted EBITA increased to SEK 182 million (136). The adjusted EBITA margin increased to 6.9 per cent (5.2). · EBITA increased to SEK 160 million (138). · EBIT amounted to SEK 143 million (133). · Profit after tax amounted to SEK 65 million (70). · Order intake amounted to SEK 2,795 million (2,

Södra posts strong result – bolstered by market conditions

Södra posted a strong result for the first half of 2021. The result is due to a robust market for Södra’s core products, combined with high levels of production in Södra’s mills.The Södra Group’s net sales for the first half of 2021 rose 18 percent to SEK 13,019 million (10,993). Operating profit totalled SEK 1,873 million (449) and return on capital employed was 18 percent (4). The equity ratio was 59 percent. Operating profit for the second quarter totalled SEK 1,326 million (221). Sales for the quarter amounted to SEK 7,287 million (5,416). “We are experiencing very unusual market

Visma acquires Synaxion and is expanding its position in the Dutch e-Government space

Fri, Jul 16, 2021 10:39 CET

Leading European software company Visma, acquires Synaxion, provider of business intelligence software solutions and services for the (semi-)public sector in the Netherlands. Visma has grown rapidly in the Dutch market with many acquisitions over the last few years, now exceeding €350 million in revenue and employing more than 2 000 people in this highly strategic region. By acquiring Synaxion , Visma continues its advancement in the Dutch eGov market, strengthening its position in the European market. “We are very excited about Synaxion

PRH has deregistered companies that have not filed their financial statements for registration

The Finnish Patent and Registration Office (PRH) has removed from the Finnish Trade Register 3,383 limited liability companies and co-operatives that have not filed their financial statements for registration.The deregistered companies had not filed their financial statements despite reminder letters. The PRH had also informed the companies of the procedure using a number of communication channels. The deregistered companies are listed on the prh.fi website: · Read more about companies deregistered on 13.-15.7.2021 in Finnish.

Noreco fixes USD 1.0 billion interest rate exposure under RBL facility until June 2024

Fri, Jul 16, 2021 10:35 CET

Oslo, 16 July 2021: Norwegian Energy Company ASA (“Noreco” or the “Company”) has entered into a USD 1.0 billion swap transaction with a group of banks to fix the Company’s floating interest rate exposure under its Reserve Based Lending (“RBL”) facility from 1 Nov 2021 until 30 June 2024. Noreco will as a result pay interest on its RBL cash drawings equal to 0.4041 percent plus the applicable margin. This is in line with the Company’s desire to minimise pre-Tyra cashflow exposure to potential future market volatility. “Fixing our interest rate exposure is a further step taken by us to

Håkan Persson appointed as Smoltek’s new CEO, assumes the position in October

Fri, Jul 16, 2021 10:35 CET

This press release is an English version of the previously published Swedish version, which has interpretive precedence. Smoltek Nanotech Holding AB (“Smoltek”) announces that the company’s board has decided to appoint Håkan Persson, with many years of experience from leading and developing listed technology companies, as Smoltek’s new CEO. Håkan will assume the position in October, succeeding Marie Landfors who has been interim CEO since March 2021.Håkan Persson’s comes most recently from the position as Interim SVP Sales & Strategy for the biometric company Next Biometrics, which is

Swedbank Mortgage’s interim report for the first half 2021 published

Swedbank Mortgage’s interim report for the first half of 2021 has been published at www.swedbank.com/ir.Swedbank Mortgage AB (in Swedish: Swedbank Hypotek) is a wholly owned subsidiary to Swedbank AB (publ). Mortgages are distributed through Swedbank’s and the Swedish savings banks branches as well as digital channels. · Lower funding costs impacted net interest income positively · Stable net gains and losses · Good credit quality with continued very low loss levels · Solid capital position Swedbank Mortgage AB (publ) is required to disclose this information pursuant to the

PostNord: Interim report second quarter 2021 – another strong performance by PostNord

10.00 CET, July 16, 2021 Second quarter 2021 · Net sales totaled SEK 10,323 million (9,328) · Operating income (EBIT) totaled SEK 518 million (517)– growth in sales and improvement program are underpinning stable quarterly results · Adjusted operating profit improved by 28 percent from SEK 404 million to SEK 518 million · Overall, parcel volumes rose 21 percent (14), driven by continued growth in business-to-consumer and recovery in business-to-business · Mail volumes decreased by -4 percent (-19) First half of 2021 · Net sales SEK 20,510 million (18,832), +12

Notice to attend the Extraordinary General Meeting of Elos Medtech AB (publ)

The shareholders of Elos Medtech AB (publ), corporate ID no. 556021-9650, headquartered in Gothenburg, are hereby invited to the Extraordinary General Meeting (the “EGM”) on Friday, 13 August 2021. In light of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic Elos Medtech AB's EGM will be carried out through advance voting (postal voting) pursuant to temporary regulations. There will be no possibility to attend in person or by proxy at the EGM. Information about the resolutions adopted at the EGM will be published on 13 August 2021 as soon as the outcome of the vote is finally compiled. Right to

Metso Outotec to divest its Waste Recycling business

Metso Outotec Corporation’s press release on July 16, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. EESTMetso Outotec has signed an agreement to divest its Waste Recycling business line to Ahlström Capital, a family-owned investment company. Metso Outotec announced in October 2020 its decision to divest its Recycling business which comprises of the waste recycling and metal recycling business lines based on the company’s strategic focus on the aggregates and mining industries. The closing of the transaction is expected to take place during the fourth quarter of 2021.The parties have decided not to disclose the

Practical goals guide the development of Tokmanni’s sustainability

Tokmanni Press release 16 July 2021 at 11:00 am Sustainability at Tokmanni arises from concrete actions which are part of everyone’s day-to-day work. These actions are monitored and developed in line with common goals. Sustainability work at Tokmanni is guided by the company’s recently updated sustainability strategy. Sustainable way of working and responsible operations are a strategic choice for Tokmanni. The company’s new strategy was published in the spring of 2021, and it sets the direction for the development of sustainability and corporate responsibility, as

LMK Group initiates reporting of food waste in own production

Fri, Jul 16, 2021 09:41 CET

With the purpose of increasing the transparency of its operations, LMK Group initiates yearly reporting of food waste from its production facilities in the Nordic region. For the group’s brands Linas Matkasse (Sweden), Godtlevert (Norway), Adams Matkasse (Norway) and RetNemt (Denmark), the food waste amounted to 1.74 grams per meal in 2020, corresponding to 3.08 grams per SEK 100 in revenue. Minimizing the occurrence of food waste in the overall flow of food production is an important part of the group’s sustainability work. According to the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency,

Update regarding acquisition of Svenska Campingpärlor AB

In an Extra General Meeting on 15 July, the shareholders of Grönklittsgruppen AB (publ) approved the proposal to divest the company’s camping business, Svenska Campingpärlor AB and related assets, to the United Camping group of which First Camp Group AB is part. The acquiring company is outside of First Camp Group AB and its subsidiaries. The bond holders of First Camp Group AB will therefore not be directly affected by this transaction.More information about the proposed transaction can be found at https://news.cision.com/first-camp/r/major-merger-in-camping-industry--scandinavia-s-two-

Ework Group AB (publ) publishes Interim Report, January – June 2021: Best Q2 earnings to date

Fri, Jul 16, 2021 09:40 CET

“Ework is reporting its best second quarter ever after a vigorous recovery on the consulting market. The positive revenue and profitability trend accentuated, and by June, the firm had nearly 11,000 consultants on assignment, the highest number ever. In the quarter, Verama surpassed 70,000 digitally processed tenders. After the pandemic-related downturn of 2020, we’ve now bounced back above 2019 levels, and earnings are the best to date for a comparable period. Accordingly, Ework has emerged stronger from the pandemic." Extract from CEO Zoran Covic’s commentary to the Interim Report.

Major merger in camping industry: Scandinavia’s two largest chains become one

Fri, Jul 16, 2021 09:30 CET

Sweden’s and Scandinavia’s two largest camping chains – First Camp and Svenska Campingpärlor – are merging. The new combined chain comprises a total of 55 destinations in Scandinavia and will generate a turnover of almost SEK 700 million in a normal year.The camping industry is facing a bright future thanks to the staycation trend, which has been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, and strong sales of caravans and motorhomes. The revenue generated by First Camp’s Swedish destinations during both the Easter and Midsummer weekends in 2021 was the highest ever. Now begins the next

Flowscape reports strong growth in the UK market as offices reopens

Fri, Jul 16, 2021 09:17 CET

The UK market is now slowly returning to normal after months of shutdown. As a result, Flowscape has seen a significant increase in order inflow in the UK. During Q2 order revenue reached 110, 000 GBP (SEK 1,3 MSEK) with yearly recurring revenue of 80,000 GDP (SEK 960,000)"It is clear that the interest in smart office solutions has increased. We see many new requests for our solutions when a new vision of office work has begun to emerge. The UK has previously been very traditional regarding its office environment, and this is the first time we are seeing a mainstream movement towards

AVTECH and Southwest Airlines enters agreement for trial evaluation of Aventus Enroute Winds service

AVTECH Sweden AB (publ) and Southwest Airlines have today entered into an agreement covering a 3-month trial evaluation of the Aventus Enroute Winds service, targeted to start in the fourth quarter of 2021. The agreement includes an optional transition to a 17-month commercial service contract in the first quarter of 2022 with an expected value in between 3.5 and 7 MSEK, dependent on number of flights and USD exchange rate. The Aventus Enroute Winds service provides, as an addition to the Aventus Descent Winds service already in use, highly accurate and tailored enroute wind information

Enersense has been chosen as the main contractor of the Soidinmäki wind farm

Enersense International PlcPress Release 16 July 2021 at 10.00 a.m.A subsidiary of Enersense International Plc, a provider of zero-emission energy solutions, Empower PN Oy, which operates in the business area of Power, has signed an agreement with Tuulivoimayhtiö Pohjoistuuli Oy group for construction of a wind farm in Soidinmäki, Saarijärvi. The wind farm in Soidinmäki consists of seven power plants and the construction begins in August 2021. The project will be completed by the end of 2022 according to plans. Enersense will provide construction of the wind farm’s roads and platforms,

Publishing of Stockmann’s Half year financial report for January–June 2021

STOCKMANN plc, Press release 16.7.2021 at 10:00 EET Stockmann plc will publish the Half year financial report for January–June 2021 on Friday, 23 July 2021 at 8:00 a.m. EET. The press and analyst briefing will be held on 23 July 2021 at 10:00 as a live webcast, that can be followed by this link or on the address stockmanngroup.com. The recording and presentation material are available on the company's website after the event. Further information:Stockmann Media DeskMon–Fri 9–16 EET

RLS GLOBAL AB (publ) INTERIM REPORT, Q2, 2021