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Sobi obtains approval from the European Commission for new dosing frequency of Orfadin®

Swedish Orphan Biovitrum International AB (publ)  (Sobi™) has received confirmation by the European Commission (EC) approving a reduced dosing frequency for Orfadin® (nitisinone) from twice daily to once daily, in people with hereditary tyrosinemia type 1 (HT-1) with a body weight >20 kg. “Sobi has a long-term commitment to improve the lives for people affected by hereditary tyrosinemia type 1, and the above modified dosing regimen is a further step in this journey”, says Milan Zdravkovic, Senior Vice President, Chief Medical Officer, and Head of Research &

Scania launches corporate venture capital fund

Scania launches Scania Growth Capital for investments in high-growth companies with strategic relevance to its ecosystem in the transport- and automotive industries.Henrik Henriksson, Scania’s President and CEO, says: “Through Scania Growth Capital, Scania is looking to invest in promising, innovative and entrepreneurial companies. Gaining insight and early access to business models, technology and ideas that can change the environment in which we are active will further strengthen us in the future.” Scania Growth Capital will be exclusively operated and advised by an external investment

NeuroVive’s new generation of sanglifehrin-based compounds demonstrate potent inhibitory effects on human hepatocellular cancer cells

Lund, Sweden, February 2, 2017 - NeuroVive Pharmaceutical AB (Nasdaq Stockholm: NVP, OTCQX: NEVPF), the mitochondrial medicine company, presents preclinical data from a new generation of sanglifehrin-based compounds with potent inhibitory effects on hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cells and anti-cancer activity in an experimental model of HCC at the scientific conference EASL HCC Summit  held in Geneva, Switzerland, 2-5 February, 2017.The company has explored anti-cancer effects in a new proprietary subset of sanglifehrin-based

Atlas Copco completes acquisition of Germany-based construction tools business

Stockholm, Sweden, February 2, 2017: Atlas Copco, a leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions, has completed the acquisition of Erkat Spezialmaschinen und Service GmbH, a manufacturer of drum cutter attachments for excavators.Erkat is based in Hämbach, Germany, and has sales and service locations worldwide. The company makes drum cutter attachments for excavators used primarily in construction and demolition and for quarries and tunnels. The Erkat brand name is well recognized for premium quality and continuous innovation. Atlas Copco announced on January 17, 2017, that it

Induct - Contemplated Private Placement

NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES, AUSTRALIA, CANADA 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. Induct AS (“Induct” or the “Company”) contemplates a private placement of up to NOK 15 million (minimum NOK 10 million) in a transaction consisting of 1) an issue of new ordinary shares in the Company with proceeds of up to NOK 12 million (the “Share Issue”),

NetEnt games live in Mexico with Codere

After a successful integration process, a wide range of NetEnt’s award-winning games are now live and available in Codere’s online casino network in Mexico.NetEnt recently signed a license agreement with Codere to enter the regulated online casino market in Mexico. Spanish-based gaming operator Codere is an existing customer of NetEnt and has a significant presence on the traditional land-based casino markets in Spain, Italy and Latin America. Codere is one of the largest casino operators in Mexico and has an operator license for both land-based and online casino operations. NetEnt can

Notice to the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of Fortum Corporation 2017

FORTUM CORPORATION STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 2 FEBRUARY 2017 AT 9.15 EET The shareholders of Fortum Corporation are invited to the Annual General Meeting to be held on Tuesday, 4 April 2017, starting at 2:00 p.m. (EET) at the main auditorium of Finlandia Hall, address Mannerheimintie 13 e, Helsinki, Finland (entrance from Mannerheimintie door M4 and Karamzininkatu door K4). The reception of shareholders who have registered for the meeting will commence at 12:30 p.m. Coffee will be served prior to the meeting.  A. Matters on the agenda At the Annual General Meeting, the following

Cinkciarz becomes a Global sponsor of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship™ 2017

Cinkciarz has signed as a Global sponsor of the UEFA European Under-21 championship ™. The tournament will take place in six Polish cities this June. As part of this association the company will present its international brand, Conotoxia, to football fans worldwide. Moreover, it will strengthen its position in Poland.The U21 championship will take place between June 16th and 30th 2017. The tournament’s organizers are UEFA in collaboration with the Polish Football Association (PZPN) and hosting cities. ‘We are delighted with the contract that we have signed with UEFA. We will prepare an

Gunnebo Year-End Report 2016

Comments on the fourth quarter by Gunnebo’s President and CEO, Henrik Lange “The fourth quarter was a strong end to the year with a turnover of MSEK 1,776, which is an increase of 6%. Organically, sales increased by 3% and the operating margin ex-cluding non-recurring items amounted to 9.7%. For the full year, we reported an operating margin excluding non-recurring items of 7.2%, which means we have met our financial target of a 7% operating margin. DEVELOPMENT OF OUR BUSINESSRegion EMEA showed organic sales growth of 2% during the fourth quarter. Sales were strong primarily in

Solid underlying development in the fourth quarter

Fourth quarter · Sales increased by 6% to SEK 19,484 M (18,301), with organic growth of 1% (5). Acquisitions and divestments were 2%, with 3% acquisitions and -1% divestments · Good growth for Entrance Systems and EMEA and growth for Americas and Global Technologies · Negative growth for Asia Pacific, mainly due to weak demand in China · The previously announced restructuring program has been launched with an operating cost of SEK 1,597 M · Operating income(1) (EBIT) was SEK 2,913 M (3,038), corresponding to an operating margin of 15.0% (16.6)–   Adjusted operating

AstraZeneca PLC Announces Full-Year and Q4 2016 Results

Performance in line with expectations; 2017 has the potential to be a defining year2 February 2017 07:00 Financial Summary    FY   2016  Q4   2016    $m  %   change  $m   % change    CER1  Actual  CER  Actual Total Revenue  23,002  (5)  (7)  5,585  (12)  (13)  Product Sales  21,319  (8)  (10)  5,260  (15)  (15) Externalisation Revenue  1,683  59  58  325  77  69   Reported

Tradedoubler year-end report January - December 2016

Improved financial performance THE FOURTH QUARTER OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2016 · Net sales amounted to SEK 346 M (400). Net sales excluding change related items were SEK 343 M (400), a decrease of 14%. · Gross profit excluding change related items was SEK 78 M (85), a decrease of 8% or 8% adjusted for changes in exchange rates. Gross margin excluding change related items increased to 22.7% (21.2). · Operating costs excluding depreciation and change related items were SEK 65 M (90), a decrease of 28%. · EBITDA amounted to SEK -2 M (-17). Excluding change related items, EBITDA was

Last subject has completed treatment in the first part of Peptonic Medical’s phase 2b VVA study

Stockholm, 1st February 2017. Peptonic Medical AB (publ) - a company developing pharmaceuticals based on oxytocin - today announced that all of the randomized subjects of the first part of the ongoing phase 2b study (main study) now have completed the treatment and exited the study. In this study, the effect of treating menopausal and post-menopausal women suffering from vulvar and vaginal atrophy (VVA) with Peptonic Medcial’s oxytocin gel (Vagitocin®) is being investigated. A glass syringe has been used for storage and administration of the gel.In total, 161 randomized subjects

Svenska Aerogel is entering the African market

A distribution contract has been signed between Svenska Aerogel and Dry Tech Aerogels Ltd, South Africa. Dry Tech Aerogels is primarily promoting Quartzene® to its customers in different Paint & Coating applications with the ambition to expand into other areas as well. The company will also continue to develop new products based on Quartzene® a work that has been ongoing since Spring 2016. Svenska Aerogel has already signed similar contracts covering Nordics, Baltics and the central /south parts of Europe.“Svenska Aerogel manufactures a unique material at a very competitive price. We are

RaySearch licenses AI technology for automated treatment planning from UHN

University Health Network (UHN) in Canada has exclusively licensed a new artificial intelligence (AI) technology for automated radiation therapy treatment planning to RaySearch, for incorporation* into the RayStation® treatment planning system. The technology was developed by the Techna Institute, which is a collaboration between UHN and the University of Toronto. The license gives RaySearch the ability to integrate deep-learning algorithms from Princess Margaret Cancer Centre's AI automated planning technology platform into RayStation. The technology will be built into RayStation’s

Hexagon enters into agreement to acquire MSC Software, a leading provider of CAE (simulation) software

Hexagon AB, a leading global provider of information technologies that drive productivity and quality across geospatial and industrial enterprise applications, today announced an agreement to acquire MSC Software (“MSC”), a leading provider of computer-aided engineering (CAE) solutions, including simulation software for virtual product and manufacturing process development. MSC’s simulation analysis capabilities empower customers to optimise design for production, ensuring downstream productivity, product quality and durability. The acquisition strengthens Hexagon’s ability to connect

Improved electricity prices, but very low hydro volumes ended a challenging year - Dividend proposal EUR 1.10 per share

FORTUM CORPORATION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BULLETIN 2016 2 FEBRUARY 2017 AT 9:00 EET October−December 2016, continuing operations - Comparable EBITDA EUR 298 (315) million, -5% - Comparable operating profit EUR 188 (243) million, -23% - Operating profit EUR 202 (38) million, of which EUR 14 (-205) million relates to items affecting comparability - Earnings per share EUR 0.16 (0.02), of which EUR 0.01 (-0.20) relates to items affecting comparability - Cash flow from operating activities totalled EUR 150 (332) million January−December 2016, continuing operations -

Preliminary investigation regarding Tikkurila has been closed

Tikkurila OyjPress ReleaseFebruary 2, 2017 at 9.00 a.m. (CET+1) A former software provider of Tikkurila submitted a request for preliminary investigation regarding Tikkurila Oyj in November 2015. The authority in charge of the preliminary investigation informed Tikkurila on February 1, 2017, that it has decided to discontinue the preliminary investigation and close the case. The preliminary investigation was related to a civil dispute that had already been handled in arbitral tribunal. The arbitral tribunal gave its award at the beginning of February 2016. According to the award,

TECHSTEP ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF MYTOS, AGREEMENT IN PRINCIPLE REGARDING ACQUISITION OF APRO AND FULLY UNDERWRITTEN PRIVATE PLACEMENT OF NOK 100 MILLION

On 1 February 2017, Techstep ASA (“Techstep” or the  “Company”) entered into a binding agreement to acquire Mytos  AS (“Mytos”) for an aggregated purchase price of NOK 120.0 million, and entered into an agreement in principle to acquire Apro Tele og Data AS (“Apro”) for an aggregate purchase price of NOK 15.5 million. In connection with these transactions and to finance further acquisitions, the company intends to complete a fully underwritten private placement (the “Private Placement”) of NOK 100 million at NOK 5.70 per share. Mytos acquisitionOn 1 February 2017, Techstep entered into

TECHSTEP – CONTEMPLATED PRIVATE PLACEMENT

NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN AUSTRALIA, CANADA, JAPAN OR THE UNITED STATES OR ANYOTHER 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.Reference is made to the stock exchange notice from Techstep ASA (“Techstep” or the “Company”) published earlier today, 2 February 2017. In connection with the announced acquisition of Mytos AS (“Mytos”) and the intended acquisition of Apro Tele og Data AS (“Apro”) and to

TECHSTEP – CONTEMPLATED PRIVATE PLACEMENT

NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN AUSTRALIA, CANADA, JAPAN OR THE UNITED STATES OR ANYOTHER JURISDICTION IN WHICH THERELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION WOULD BE UNLAWFUL. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER OF ANY OF THE SECURITIES DESCRIBED HEREIN. Reference is made to the stock exchange notice from Techstep ASA (“Techstep” or the “Company”) published earlier today, 2 February 2017. In connection with the announced acquisition of Mytos AS (“Mytos”) and the intended acquisition of Apro Tele og Data AS (“Apro”) and

ASSA ABLOY acquires LOB in Poland

ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement to acquire LOB S.A., a leading producer of locks, cylinders and padlocks in Poland. "I am very pleased to welcome LOB into the ASSA ABLOY Group. The acquisition of LOB delivers on our strategy to grow our presence in emerging markets”, says Johan Molin, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY. ”LOB is a very attractive addition to the EMEA division, thanks to its well-known brand in Poland and its large installed base. LOB’s variety of mechanical security products will complement the fire doors offered by Mercor and the electromechanical product proposition

Inwido’s best quarter and year

Inwido’s President and CEO Håkan Jeppsson comments on the fourth quarter and full-year 2016:“This was Inwido’s best quarter to date. A fine end to a strong year. “  “Operating profit rose to SEK 227 million (185) and the operating margin rose to 13.3 percent (12.6). Sales increased by 16 percent to SEK 1,709 million.”  “Order bookings rose by 15 percent and the order backlog was 16 percent higher than at the same time last year.”  “For Inwido, 2016 was the strongest year to date, with total sales growth of 9 percent to SEK 5,672 million, while operating profit rose by 14 percent to

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