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Slovakia becomes the first customer to deploy the Carl-Gustaf M4 System

Defence and security company Saab has delivered Carl-Gustaf M4 multi-role weapons to Slovakia. Delivery took place in mid July 2017.The Slovak Armed Forces are currently equipped with several units of the Carl-Gustaf M3 multi-role weapon. In order to further strengthen their defence capability, Slovakia’s defence ministry decided to acquire the new Carl-Gustaf M4 system, which has recently been delivered, making Slovakia the first country to deploy this new weapon. The Carl-Gustaf M4 has all the effectiveness and versatility of the proven Carl-Gustaf system but its improved, lightweight

Interim Report Q2 2017

JANUARY 1 – JUNE 30, 2017 (compared with the corresponding period a year ago) · Net sales increased 9% to SEK 53,423m (49,231) · Organic sales, excluding exchange rate effects, acquisitions and divestments, increased 0.4% · Operating profit before amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets (EBITA) rose 30% to SEK 5,557m (4,283) · Adjusted operating profit before amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets (EBITA) rose 12% to SEK 6,354m (5,683) · Adjusted EBITA margin increased 0.4 percentage points to 11.9% (11.5) · Adjusted profit before tax rose

SEA-invest orders three Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbor Cranes for Belgium and France

In April 2017, Konecranes won another order for diesel-electric Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbor Cranes from its long-term customer SEA-invest. SEA-invest will add three Model 6 machines to its existing fleet of 36 cranes. Thanks to Konecranes’ continuous production concept, all three cranes will be put into operation still this year. The order includes two Model 6 four-rope grab cranes for bulk handling (max. capacity 100 t, max. outreach 51 m) for SEA-invest’s terminals in Ghent (Belgium) and Rouen (France) as well as one Model 6 two-rope crane (125 t, 51 m) for Antwerp (Belgium).

NRC Group ASA - Cancellation of contract

Oslo, 18 July 2017. Reference is made to the stock exchange notice made by NRC Group ASA ("NRC Group" or the "Company") on 4 July 2017 where Trafikverket in Sweden appointed Segermo AB, a company wholly owned by NRC Group, to a contract of track renewal on the railway connection between Karlstad C and Karlstad Östra in Sweden. NRC Group has today been informed by Trafikverket that it has cancelled the contract due to procedural error in the tender process and that Trafikverket shortly will re-announce the contract again to the market. For further information, please contact: Øivind

Tecnotree starts co-operation negotiations in Finland

Tecnotree CorporationStock Exchange Release18th July 2017 at 12.40 p.m.  Tecnotree will start co-operation negotiations in Finland regarding the reduction of maximum twenty positions on financial and productive grounds. The company has worldwide 719 employees of whom 82 work in Finland. In the frame of the negotiations alternative ways to adjust company’s activities in addition to the staff reductions are also handled.The objective of the negotiations is to adjust the cost level with the current business situation and to improve our operations in order to match the market

Team Olivia acquires Søbæksskolen in Denmark

Team Olivia has acquired Søbæksskolen ApS and Opholds- og Bostederne Søbæksskolen ApS (Søbæk) with activities covering treatment, care and school.Søbæk has its headquarters in Holbäck, Zealand, with operations in treatment, care and school activities through a number of locations in Northwest Zealand. The activities are primarily aimed to support vulnerable children and young people who need a comprehensive approach and an integrated solution for housing treatment and strengthened support for schooling. The acquisition does not involve any changes for business, management or personnel.

Yggdrasil signs Betfred agreement

Yggdrasil Gaming has agreed a deal with Betfred that will see its content go live on the operator’s UK and dot com offerings. The direct integration will give Betfred access to Yggdrasil’s entire portfolio of award-winning slots, including recent launches Spiña Colada and Sunny Shores.Betfred opted for the direct integration to best utilise Yggdrasil’s suite of in-game promotional tools, BOOST™, and the social sharing tool, BRAG. Fredrik Elmqvist, CEO at Yggdrasil Gaming, said: “Betfred is renowned for providing a great gaming experience, so it is a natural home for Yggdrasil slots.

Stadshypotek’s Interim Report January – June 2017

JANUARY – JUNE 2017 COMPARED WITH JANUARY – JUNE 2016 Stadshypotek’s operating profit increased by 5%, or SEK 267m, to SEK 5,817m (5,550). Net interest income grew by SEK 343m to SEK 6,377m (6,034), mainly due to higher lending volumes to the private market in Sweden. However, this change in net interest income was adversely affected by SEK 196m as a result of the doubling of the fee to the Resolution Fund, effective as of 2017. Of the net interest income, SEK 409m (299) was attributable to the branch in Norway, SEK 190m (191) to the branch in Finland and SEK 208m (160) to the branch in

Inwido arranges Capital Market Day in Stockholm on 9 November 2017

Inwido, Europe’s largest supplier of windows and one of the leading suppliers of doors, will arrange a Capital Market Day at the Grand Hotel in Stockholm on 9 November 2017 for investors, analysts and the media. The day is expected to commence at 9.00 a.m. and to end at about 2.00 p.m.Representatives from Inwido’s Group Management, including President and CEO Håkan Jeppsson, will be present to provide information about the Group’s development, operations and strategy.   Book the date now – more detailed information about the time, venue and how to register for the event will be

Interim report  January - June 2017

Continued strong sales growth and increased profitability Second quarter · Net sales amounted to 196.3 MSEK (162.9), which is an increase by 20.5 percent compared to the corresponding quarter last year. At comparable exchange rates net sales increased by 15.9 percent. · Operating profit increased by 54 percent to 37.2 MSEK (24.2). · Result after tax increased by 52 percent to 37.7 MSEK (24.7). · Earnings per share amounted to 0.58 SEK (0.38). · The cash flow from operating activities amounted to 43.1 MSEK (29.1). · Dividends to the shareholders were paid to the amount

Digitalization is a useful tool, not an end in itself

Digitalization is a buzzword that is hard to avoid these days. People talk about it as revolutionizing everyday life and business. But what does digitalization mean in practice in the steel industry? Niko Korte, who took up the post of Senior Manager, Digital Business Development at SSAB in May this year, is the right person to answer questions about the importance of digitalization. Niko, what do you think are the biggest challenges facing SSAB and the entire steel industry in the near future from the digitalization aspect? Niko: “The manufacturing industry is in the midst

A gigantic achievement

Zeitz Chemical and Industry Park is one of the biggest industry parks in Saxony-Anhalt. Zeitz Chemical and Industry Park is one of the biggest industry parks in Saxony-Anhalt. It rose from the remnants of a former hydrogenation works in 1996. It is operated by Infra-Zeitz Servicegesellschaft mbH. We met with its Managing Director, Arvid Friebe, and discussed the concept behind the park, its success, and the challenges for the future. Arvid Friebe is also the spokesman of the CeChemNet Association, the Central European Chemical Network. Mr Friebe, you have been the Managing

Ricoh receives FTSE4Good Index Series recognition for CSR activity

Company recognised continuously since 2004Ricoh Europe, London, 18 July 2017 – Ricoh  has been commended for its strong global Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activity as part of the FTSE4Good Index Series. The success forms continuous recognition dating back to 2004. Created by the global index company FTSE Group, FTSE4Good is an equity index series designed to facilitate investment in companies that meet globally recognised corporate responsibility standards. Using a widespread market consultation process, the criteria are regularly revised to ensure

Monetary policy minutes, July 2017

At the Monetary Policy Meeting on 3 July, the Executive Board of the Riksbank decided to hold the repo rate unchanged at –0.50 per cent. The first rate increase is not expected to be made until the middle of 2018, which is the same assessment as in April. The purchases of government bonds will continue during the second half of 2017, in line with the plan decided in April.The Executive Board agreed on the picture of the outlook for economic activity and inflation described in the draft Monetary Policy Report. International developments have improved in line with the Riksbank’s earlier

Millicom’s Colombian subsidiary signs agreement to sell and lease back towers to American Tower

Luxembourg 18 July, 2017 – Millicom International Cellular S.A. ("Millicom") announced today that its subsidiary Colombia Móvil S.A. E.S.P (“Tigo”) has agreed to sell approximately 1,200 wireless communications towers to a subsidiary of American Tower Corporation (“ATC”) in Colombia.  As a result of the transaction, Tigo will receive approximately 448 billion COP, equivalent to US$147 million, in cash.As part of the transaction, Tigo and ATC have entered into a long-term agreement in local currency whereby ATC will lease to Tigo wireless communications towers to support its wireless

Reporting to financial regulators with the XBLR format creates confusion

The reporting requirements to EU-authorities for financial institutions has started to come into play within certain areas. This creates confusion since practical documentation is missing from the regulators and many FinTech companies are forced into the hands of consultants.Financial institutions of various types are required to conduct periodic reporting to local regulators, like the Swedish Financial Inspection and EU-authorities like the European Banking Authority. Following the financial crisis of 2007/2008 numerous resolutions were past to increase regulations of the participants in

Invitation to UPM's press conference and webcast on half year financial report 2017

(UPM, Helsinki, 18 July 2017 at 10:00 EET) - UPM will publish its half year 2017 financial report on 25 July 2017 at 09:30-10:00 EET. The report will be available on the company's website at www.upm.com  after publishing. UPM's President and CEO Jussi Pesonen will present the financial results in a webcast and a conference call for analysts and investors, held in English language, on 25 July 2017 at 13:15 EET. Later in the afternoon, Jussi Pesonen will present the results in a press conference held in Finnish language at the UPM Group Head Office

Change in number of shares in Brighter AB.

Conversion of convertible notes into shares under the Convertible Notes issued under the financing agreement announced on April 26.The number of Notes converted on July 17 2017 was 20. The number of Notes remaining under the first Tranche for future conversion is 190. The number of shares and the number of votes before the conversion was 54,157,921. Through the conversion, the number of shares and the number of votes have increased by 460,829. The total number of shares and the total number of votes after the conversion amount to 54,618,750. For terms and conditions of the Notes, please

Enzymatica recruits Chief Commercial Officer

Press releaseLund, 18 July 2017 Enzymatica recruits Chief Commercial Officer Enzymatica has recruited Claus Egstrand as its Chief Commercial Officer. Claus Egstrand's primary responsibility will be to develop Enzymatica's international business, focusing on distributor agreements and also, in the longer term, on the launch of new products. Claus has many years of experience from pharmaceutical and medical technology companies such as Merck & Co, Pfizer, Stryker Corporation, Pharmacia and Johnson&Johnson/Merck Pharmaceuticals. "There are great growth opportunities for Enzymatica

SenzaGen recruits Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Scientific Officer

SenzaGen announces today that the company has recruited Anna Chérouvrier Hansson as Chief Commercial Officer and Dr. Henrik Appelgren as Chief Scientific Officer. The company's management is thus strengthened in the run-up to the commercialization of the company's GARD tests, which are used to assess the allergenic properties of chemical substances.The appointments announced today are the final stage in the work to strengthen SenzaGen's management for the commercialization of the GARD tests and the company's planned listing on Nasdaq First North. The management team has been built up

Serneke strengthens group management team

Serneke Group strengthens the management team with Robin Gerum as responsible for Business Development and Jonas Fjellman who assumes the role as HR Director. Robin is joining the company from Carnegie Investment Bank and Jonas is making the move from the automotive industry where he has held various managing HR positions at IAC Group.Robin Gerum is recruited as responsible for Business Development, which will form a new strategic function in the Group management team. Robin has since 2012 been active in the capital market at Carnegie Investment Bank being responsible for a number of stock

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