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UPM seeks growth in attractive plywood segments by expanding the competitive UPM Chudovo plywood mill in Russia

(UPM, Helsinki, Finland, 24 October 2017 at 08:15 EET) - UPM further strengthens its position as the leading plywood manufacturer in Europe. Following successful growth investments in Finland and Estonia over the past few years, UPM expands its Chudovo plywood mill in Russia by investing EUR 50 million. The project will increase the mill's production capacity by 45,000 to 155,000 m[3] while also broadening the mill's product portfolio. In addition to the production capacity growth, a new bio heat boiler will be built at the mill site. "The expansion of the Chudovo mill is an important

Aker BP acquires Hess Norge

Aker BP ASA (“Aker BP”) has entered into an agreement to acquire Hess Norge AS (“Hess Norge”). Through the transaction, Aker BP strengthens its production and resource base, and becomes the sole owner of the Valhall and Hod fields, where the company sees a great value creation potential through increased oil recovery and flank developments. The company intends to increase shareholder dividends following the transaction. *** A conference call will be held today (October 24 2017) at 08:00 CET. Please see below for call-in details *** The cash consideration of the transaction is USD 2.0

Targovax ASA: Invitation to third quarter 2017 results presentation Thursday 2 November

Oslo, Norway, 24 October 2017 - Targovax ASA (OSE: TRVX), a clinical stage company focused on developing immuno-oncology therapies to target solid tumors, will announce its third quarter 2017 results on Thursday, 2 November 2017. A presentation by Targovax's management to investors, analysts and the press will take place in Oslo at 10:00 CET. The results report and the presentation will be available at www.targovax.com in the Investors section from 07:00 CET. PresentationThe presentation will take place at 10:00 CET at: Hotel ContinentalStortingsgaten 24/260117 Oslo The

Tieto’s Interim Report 3/2017 – Good third-quarter performance – strong improvement in customer experience results

· Revenue growth over 4% – continued solid market demand · Operating margin close to 12% – improvement in all businesses with Industry Solutions’ margin rising to over 14% · All-time high Net Promoter Score as customer experience initiatives paying off   · Public offer to acquire Avega announced in October – to accelerate growth in Sweden The full interim report with tables is available at the end of this release. Key figures for the third quarter IT services · Sales growth totalled 3.8%, sales in local currencies up by 4.0% · Adjusted operating profit amounted to

Interim report for the third quarter 2017

Swedbank's President and CEO Birgitte Bonnesen comments: “The current high level of activity means we can aim even higher.”Third quarter 2017 compared with second quarter 2017 · Stable profit in a quarter with seasonally lower activity · Increased lending volumes in our home markets supported net interest income · The consolidation of PayEx positively affected net commission income · Higher volumes of covered bond repurchases weighed on net gains and losses on financial items · Seasonally lower costs · Good credit quality · Strong capitalisation   1) One-

Single nanoparticle mapping paves the way for better nanotechnology

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology and the Technical University of Denmark have developed a method that makes it possible to map the individual responses of nanoparticles in different situations and contexts. The results pave the way for better nanomaterials and safer nanotechnology and were recently published  in the journal Nature Communications. In the future almost all new technology will be based on nanotechnology in some form. But nanoparticles are temperamental personalities. Even when they look the same from a

Apple Pay coming to Nordea’s customers

Today Nordea brings Apple Pay to customers in Denmark, Finland and Sweden. Apple Pay is transforming mobile payments with an easy and secure way to pay that’s fast and convenient.With 1.7 billion card transactions per year and high mobile usage in the Nordics, delivering the benefits of digitalisation to customers is a cornerstone in Nordea’s strategy. Over the last few years, Nordea has systematically built up its mobile payment services portfolio.- By adding Apple Pay to our already existing range of mobile payment solutions, we can offer our iPhone and Apple Watch customers a secure

Picosun’s ALD nanolaminates improve lifetime and reliability of electronic circuit boards

ESPOO, Finland, 24th October, 2017 – Picosun Oy, leading provider of advanced Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) solutions for global industries, has invented an ALD-based method(*) with which the operational lifetime and reliability of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA) can be efficiently improved. Metal whisker formation and corrosion are some key factors that cause PCBA performance degradation over time. Metal whiskers are thin filaments or threads growing out from solders, components, and interconnects on the PCBA, and they can cause short-circuiting that leads to a system failure.

Envirotainer Doubles e-Technology Capacity Across Asia

October 24th, 2017 - Envirotainer, the global market leader in secure cold chain solutions for the pharmaceutical supply chain, today announced that they are opening two (2) more stations for carrying its flagship RAP e2 solution in APAC. This is part of Envirotainer’s strategy to enhance its e-technology capabilities in the region to meet the increasing demand.“We are pleased to open two more RAP e2 hubs in APAC as part of our strategic expansion further into Asia” said Suat Toh, Head of Sales APAC. She continues, “We are always looking at how we can provide a better service to our

Ossur Hf : Transactions in relation to share buyback program

Announcement from Össur hf. No. 75/2017Reykjavík, 23 October 2017 On 15 August 2017, Össur hf. initiated a share buy-back program, see Company announcement no. 59/2017.  The purpose of the share buyback program is to reduce the Company's share capital and adjust the capital structure by distributing capital to shareholders in line with the Company's Capital Structure and Dividend Policy. The program would end no later than 31 July 2018. The Company may purchase up to 5,000,000 shares under the program, corresponding to 1.1% of the current share capital. The total consideration for

Triton has signed an agreement to acquire the US heat exchange product manufacturer Rocore Group

Frankfurt (Germany)/Indianapolis (USA), 23 October 2017 - Funds advised by Triton ("Triton") have signed an agreement to acquire Rocore Group, a leading US producer and supplier of heat exchange products. The business produces a variety of heat exchange products focussing on the US market. "We want to support the management and employees of this business as a stable owner by investing in and supporting the growth and development of the company. We will contribute our strategic insights from the heat exchange industry and may consider to combine the businesses with Kelvion in our heat

Höegh LNG : Mandatory notification of trade

Hamilton, Bermuda, 23 October 2017 - Höegh LNG Holdings Ltd. ("Höegh LNG", ticker "HLNG") advises that primary insider, Sveinung J. S. Støhle, President & CEO of Höegh LNG, purchased 12,000 common shares in Höegh LNG today 23 October 2017 at 16:25 hours at a price of NOK 68 per common share. Following the transaction, Støhle holds 134,738 common shares and 423,000 options in Höegh LNG. In addition, Støhle owns 6,007 common units and 20,996 phantom units in Höegh LNG Partners LP ("HMLP") and has ownership interests in Höegh LNG through Methane Ventures Ltd. * * * About Höegh LNG:

Nomination Committee appointed for the Annual General Meeting 2018

The members of the Nomination Committee for Catena Media Annual General Meeting 2018 have now been appointed.In accordance with the decision by the Annual General Meeting 2017, the Nomination Committee of Catena Media Plc shall consist of four members. The three largest shareholders who wish to participate in the committee are entitled to appoint one member each. In addition, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Catena Media Plc participates in the committee. The members of the Nomination Committee have been appointed based on the ownership structure as per August 31, 2017 and

Leading Nordic Bank DNB ASA selects Zalaris

Zalaris ASA has signed a five-year contract with DNB ASA to support their strong global workforce of approximately 9 500 employees. The agreement includes cloud solutions powered by SAP SuccessFactors and SAP Human Capital Management.DNB ASA has chosen Zalaris ASA to deliver a wide range of cloud based HR services to their approximately 9 500 employees globally, as well as a cloud based payroll services to DNB` Norwegian workforce. The signing was communicated 11 September 2017. “We have great solutions supporting the financial services industry with focus on efficiency, strategic work

Lars Thunell new chairman of technology company Flexenclosure

23rd October 2017 – Stockholm Sweden  Lars Thunell, 69, has been elected new chairman of the Swedish Internet infrastructure company Flexenclosure. Thunell has many years of experience from leading positions in major international and Swedish companies and has been CEO of the Swedish bank SEB and chairman of International Finance Corporation at the World Bank. Flexenclosure is a Swedish technology company headquartered in Stockholm. The company provides sustainable Internet infrastructure – designing and manufacturing prefabricated data centres and intelligent power management systems

UTA advances in Center for World University Rankings

The University of Texas at Arlington is on a steep upward trajectory, jumping 30 spots in the Center for World University Rankings’ national standings in the four years since the list debuted. CWUR annually evaluates more than 27,000 degree-granting institutions. Globally, UTA ranks in the top 2.1 percent. Among U.S. institutions, UTA ranks No. 166, up from No. 175 in 2016, No. 185 in 2015 and No. 196 in 2014. At a time when most other Texas universities either slightly moved ahead or dropped on the CWUR list, UTA advanced. CWUR measures quality of education and prestige of faculty

UTA, CARCON Industries & Construction honored for collaboration in construction engineering and management

The Regional Hispanic Contractors Association, the leading agency promoting Hispanic contractors in North Texas, presented its 2017 Vanguard Award to CARCON Industries owner and CEO and member of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Arcilia Acosta and University of Texas at Arlington President Vistasp Karbhari. Karbhari and Acosta were honored for their collaborative work in meeting the need for educating highly skilled leaders in construction through the development of new programs and partnerships. UTA recently established a bachelor’s degree in construction management,

Inteno launches EG400, the versatile 4x4 FTTH gateway

EG400 is Inteno’s next generation of flexible gateways within FTTH with the high-performance software iopsys inside. EG400 will provide for superior WiFi performance featuring a 4x4, 160MHz extended reach 5GHz interface. EG400 is flexible and versatile. One hardware supports Gigabit Ethernet, Point-to-Point FTTH and GPON (using GPON stick). EG400 supports MU-MIMO (Multi-User, Multiple-Input, Multiple Output), the next generation Wi-Fi 802.11ac Wave 2 technology. MU-MIMO improves overall performance and efficiency of the Wi-Fi network by providing dedicated bandwidth to MU-MIMO

Appointment of the Nomination Committee for the AGM 2018

In accordance with the decision at the Annual General Meeting on April 28, 2017 Pricer’s Chairman of the Board Bernt Ingman has contacted the company’s largest shareholders to form a Nomination Committee. The Chairman has, when selecting the largest shareholders, given due consideration to groups of shareholders who have indicated a wish to participate jointly in the Nomination Committee.The shareholders and representatives comprising the Nomination Committee, in addition to the Chairman of the Board Bernt Ingman, are:- Göran Sundholm, representative of own ownership.- Ulf Palm,

Brighter's management and board fully subscribes in the ongoing exercise period of TO3 warrants.

Brighter's management, including the CEO and COO, and all board members of the company has decided to fully subscribe to their share of the TO3 warrants. These subscriptions represent 7.16 % of the total number of TO3 warrants and amount to a total value of 1 902 560 SEK. The subscription price has been set at 4 SEK. – Over the last two years we have made major progress, which means that we are now entering the launch phase with very good prospects of success, says Brighter's CEO and founder Truls Sjöstedt. With this solid foundation, we will now focus on launching our unique diabetes

CLS TRANBERG®|Thermo Therapy System is evaluated for treatment of vascular malformations by a hospital in the US

Clinical Laserthermia Systems (CLS) (publ), announced on 20 October 2017 that the company through its subsidiary CLS Americas Inc. signed a supplier agreement with a hospital in the US. The agreement means that CLS is an approved supplier to the hospital, which is a prerequisite for the company when delivering equipment.  The hospital has initially used the delivered TRANBERG product for treatment of symptomatic painful non-malignant vascular malformations positioned in torso and extremities. - As previously announced two patients have received treatment. An image guided laser treatment

Stena Line wins ‘Best Ferry Company’ for the 25th time

LEADING ferry company Stena Line is celebrating after winning top ferry company for a record-breaking 25th time at the annual Northern Ireland Travel and Tourism Awards. The ‘Best Ferry Company’ award was presented to Paul Grant, Stena Line’s Trade Director, Irish Sea North (ISN) at the awards ceremony last Friday (October 20) at the Slieve Donard Resort and Spa in Newcastle, Co Down. Northern Ireland Travel News has organised these prestigious awards for the past 26 years and this year’s ceremony was hosted by BBC's Pointless presenter Alexander Armstrong. The ceremony was attended

Medicover’s nomination committee for the AGM 2018

Medicover publishes the nomination committee’s composition for the AGM in 2018. The nomination committee, which is appointed in accordance with the principles adopted by the annual general meeting on 10 March 2017, consists of: ·Fredrik Stenmo, representing the af Jochnick family’s total shareholding ·Per Colleen, Fjärde AP-Fonden ·Gunnar Blix, Tredje AP-Fonden The Board Medicover AB (publ) For more information, please visit: https://investors.medicover.com/ Shareholders who wish to submit proposals to the nomination committee for the annual general

Nomination Committee for the AGM 2018 appointed

A nomination committee has been appointed in accordance with the guidelines set at the annual general meeting on 4 May 2017. The nomination committee submit proposals to the AGM 2018 on: · Chairman of the general meeting; · Chairman of the board of directors and other board members; · Auditor and remuneration of the auditor; · Remuneration of the chairman of the board, other board members and for committee work; and · Proposals for amendments to guidelines for appointing a nomination committee The three largest shareholders in terms of voting rights that wish to

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