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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

Year-end report January-December 2016

This information is such that Inwido AB (publ) is obliged to publish in accordance with the EU market abuse regulation and the Swedish Securities Market Act. The information was submitted by the below contact persons for publication on 2 February 2017 at 7:45 a.m. CET. A record quarter and year – in several ways  Fourth quarter of 2016 · Net sales rose to SEK 1,709 million (1,470), representing an increase of 16 percent. For comparable units and adjusted for currency effects, net sales were unchanged · EBITA increased to SEK 223 million (76) after items affecting comparability

SEMCON DIVESTS GERMAN ENGINEERING BUSINESS.

The Semcon Group is divesting its engineering operations in Germany, that form the Business Area Engineering Services Germany, to Valmet Automotive.The business area provides services to customers primarily in the German automotive industry and has around 800 employees with annual sales in 2015 amounting to SEK 901 million and an operating loss of SEK -49 million. During the January–September period 2016, sales amounted to SEK 667 million and operating profit to SEK 13 million. Semcon’s operations in product information in Germany are not affected by the sale.“Business Area Engineering

Capital build-up completed one year ahead of schedule

DNB recorded profits of NOK 5 380 million in the fourth quarter of 2016, a reduction ofNOK 1 404 million from the fourth quarter of 2015. Even though lower net interest income and higher impairment losses had a negative effect on profits, DNB continued to build capital throughout the year. The Board of Directors has proposed a dividend of NOK 5.70 per share. DNB delivered solid profits despite an increase in impairment losses in oil-related industries and shipping. Profits for the year totalled NOK 19.3 billion, and the bank built up additional capital. The Group fulfilled the capital

Year-end report January-December 2016

Solid performance in fourth quarter concluded a record yearFourth quarter 2016 · Sales volume increased to 84.7 ktonnes (38.9) and net sales was SEK 2,546 million (1,252). Excluding the acquired business in US, sales volume increased by 12.3%.Adjusted operating profit increased by 47.6% to SEK 171 million (116), corresponding to an adjusted operating margin of 6.7% (9.2). Excluding the acquired business, adjusted operating profit rose 15.2% to SEK 133 million. · Operating profit amounted to SEK 162 million (128), including items affecting comparability of SEK –9 million related to

Q4 2016 Full year report January−December

Record sales, profits up & higher dividendQ4 & FY 2016 Highlights ·  Record Q4 sales of SEK 5,019m (4,545) with 8% organic growth ·  Record FY sales of SEK 17,299m (16,218) with 5% organic growth ·  Q4 operating income of SEK 554m (434) before SEK 0m (63) of items affecting comparability ·  FY operating income of SEK 1,347m (1,268) before SEK 0m (-512) of items affecting comparability ·  Q4 net income of SEK 422m (375) and total basic earnings per share of SEK 5.67 (5.30) ·  Q4 cash flow from continuing operations of SEK 383m (290) ·  Net debt of SEK 2,186m (2,124)

Aet Altroff appointed Head of Customer Value Management

Aet Altroff is appointed Head of Customer Value Management (CVM) in Swedbank and member of the Group Executive Committee. This is a new Group function in Swedbank that will develop the bank’s ability to offer personalised services and products.In October of 2016 Swedbank announced the creation of Digital Banking with the aim to ensure digital development, transformation and innovation. At the same time Swedbank announced that a new organisation - CVM - was being formed. CVM will drive customer loyalty with proactive, relevant and personalised offers distributed to the right channel at the

Preparing for the future

CEO Per Lindberg comments on the development during Q4 2016: “When we look back at 2016 we are very happy to see that we across the board have record production and sales volumes. The one issue is our lack of growth within Consumer Board due to the production disturbances earlier in the year. Looking forward we have good reason to believe this will not be a concern. We have stabilised our production and the most important event last year, the decision to build a new board machine in Gruvön, gives us the foundation for long term growth. Together with the decision to make Skärblacka a world

YEAR-END REPORT January–December 2016

(Tables included in attached PDF) Q4 2016 · Net sales SEK 5 468 m · EBITDA SEK 693 m · Adjusted EBITDA SEK 898 m · EBITDA margin 13% · Adjusted EBITDA margin 16% KEY HIGHLIGHTS · BillerudKorsnäs reached all-time high sales- and production volumes for the year despite production disturbances earlier in the year. · Net sales have increased with 5% for the quarter compared to the same period previous year due to less production problems and a weaker SEK. · Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter show strong improvement due to the problems in production the previous

Nokian Tyres plc Financial Statement Release 2016: Strong performance in challenging market environment

Nokian Tyres plc Financial Statement Release 2016, February 2, 2017, 8.00 a.m. This release is a summary of Nokian Tyres’ Financial Statement Release 2016. The complete report is attached to this release. It is also available on the company website at https://www.nokiantyres.com/company/investors/. October–December 2016 · Net sales increased by 9.1% to EUR 460.7 million (422.3 in 10–12/2015). Currency exchange rate changes affected net sales positively by EUR 4.1 million compared with the rates in 10–12/2015. · Operating profit increased by 14.4% to EUR 108.5 million (94.8).

Nokian Tyres plc Performance Share Plan; performance period 2017 and realization of performance period 2016

Nokian Tyres plc Stock Exchange Release February 2, 2017 8:00 a.m. In February 2016, the Board of Directors of Nokian Tyres plc approved the Performance Share Plan for the Group’s key employees. The plan’s performance periods are calendar years 2016, 2017 and 2018. The potential reward from the performance period 2017 will be based on the Nokian Tyres Group´s Net Sales and Operating Profit. The rewards to be paid on the basis of the performance period 2017 correspond to an approximate maximum total of 540,000 Nokian Tyres plc shares including also the proportion to be paid in cash.

Proposals by the Board of Directors of Nokian Tyres plc to the Annual General Meeting

Nokian Tyres plc Stock Exchange Release February 2, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. The Board’s proposals to the Annual General Meeting of April 10, 2017 concern the payment of dividends, change to Articles of Association, the remuneration of the Board, the election of the members of Nokian Tyres’ Board of Directors and the Auditor, authorizing the Board to decide on the repurchase the company’s own shares and Authorization for a share issue. 1. Dividend payment The Board proposes to the Annual General Meeting that a dividend of EUR 1.53 per share be paid for the period ending on December 31,

Swedbank´s Year-End Report 2016

Birgitte Bonnesen, President and CEO comments: “Heading into 2016 three of our highest priorities were to improve customer value, increase efficiency and strengthen employee engagement. In summing up the past year, I am proud to say that we have made progress in all these areas.”Interim report for the fourth quarter 2016 Fourth quarter 2016 compared with third quarter 2016 · Increased lending volumes supported net interest income · ŸNet commission income benefited from positive stock market development · ŸHigher volumes of covered bond repurchases weighed down Treasury’s

Nordic Nanovector: Share options granted, including options to primary insiders

Oslo, Norway, 2 February 2017 The Board of Directors of Nordic Nanovector ASA ("Nordic Nanovector" or the "Company") has on 1th of February 2017 decided to grant 719,500 share options to employees in accordance with the proxy given by the Annual General Meeting held on 19 May 2016. Each option, when exercised, will give the right to acquire one share in Nordic Nanovector. The options are granted without consideration.The options will expire after 7 years. The vesting schedule means that 25% of each option holder's options will vest 12 months after the day of grant as long as the option

Tieto’s Interim Report 4/2016 – Year of increased investments ends with solid performance

· Strong order intake with fourth-quarter book-to-bill 1.5 · Sales growth 2% in the fourth quarter, IT services up by 3% · Adjusted operating margin over 12% · Increased competitiveness driven by investments, continued automation and efficiency programme · Dividend of EUR 1.37 proposed The full interim report with tables is available at the end of this release Key figures for the fourth quarter IT services · Sales growth totalled 2.7%, sales in local currencies up by 3.9% · Adjusted operating profit amounted to EUR 45.9 (48.6) million, 12.3% (13.4) of sales

North Carolina launches new e-book sharing service specifically for children

New library consortium enables sharing of children’s e-books, audiobooks and video across the stateA first of its kind statewide e-book consortium specifically for children has launched in the Tar Heel State. The North Carolina Public Library Directors Association (NCPLDA) together with OverDrive and the state of North Carolina has created a new digital resource sharing service for kids’ pre-K through 4th grade, NC Kids Digital Library . Over 3,700 e-books, audiobooks, videos and Read-Alongs are now available to younger readers via 85 regional, county and

Fiber optic end-cap capabilities with the SMARTSPLICER now available at Fiberguide Industries

NYFORS TEKNOLOGI AB (publ) is delighted to announce that the technology of CO2 laser splicing and glass shaping with the SMARTSPLICER will now be available at Fiberguide Industries. The SMARTSPLICER, developed by NYFORS TEKNOLOGI AB and Fraunhofer IOF (Jena, Germany), allows for contamination free splicing and glass processing with CO2 laser light for high power lasers, sensors and telecommunication fiber components.Fiberguide Industries will now be able to produce the largest end capped fibers currently available, thanks to the unparalleled fiber splicing technology offered by the

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