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Pernilla Ekman leaves as CEO for Zound Industries

The Board of Directors at Zound Industries today announced that Pernilla Ekman is to leave the position as CEO for the company. Pernilla Ekman was appointed CEO in October 2013 and was prior to that CFO since 2011.”Since Pernilla joined Zound the company has shown considerable growth, from 250 million SEK to 2 billion SEK while being profitable. Pernilla has played an important role in scaling up Zound’s operations. The company now enters into a new phase and therefore it is time for renewed leadership. I want to thank her for the amazing journey we’ve made together, without Pernilla we

SCA to increase pulp price by $40

SCA will increase the price on bleached softwood kraft pulp (NBSK) in Europe by $40, from $820 to $860. The new price is valid as of Februrary 1, 2020.“We see the supply of pulp becoming tighter,while the demand for pulp is strengthening”, says Henning Ellström, VP Sales&Marketeing Pulp. For further information, please contact:Björn Lyngfelt, SVP Communications, tel. +46 60 19 34 98Henning Ellström, Vice President Sales&Marketing Pulp, tel. +46 60 16 42 24Andreas Ewertz, Investor Relations Director, tel + 46 60 19 31 97

Better with Less – Design Challenge 10 finalist designs feature creative alternatives to plastic packaging

The international packaging design competition Better with Less – Design Challenge 2019–2020, organised by Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, challenged designers to create more environmentally-friendly solutions for some of the most frequently used consumer packaging. The competition received 146 entrants from 28 countries. Ten finalists are now chosen to compete for the winning entries of the competition and its main prizes: · Elisabeth Wittauer, Austria – Onlineworld epack · Jasper Chou, China – Preject FF · Magdalena Schmitz, Germany – Disposable razor packaging · Hamzeh Za’

Dampskibsselskabet NORDEN A/S – Weekly report on share buy-back

ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 4 - 27 JANUARY 2020 On 7 November 2019, NORDEN initiated a share buy-back programme in accordance with Regulation No. 596/2014 of the European Parliament and Council of 16 April 2014 (MAR) and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052, (Safe Harbour regulation). The share buy-back programme runs from 7 November 2019 up to and including no later than 28 February 2020. For details please see announcement no. 17 of 6 November 2019. Under the share buy-back programme, NORDEN will purchase shares for up to a total of USD 10 million (approximately DKK 67 million).

Four of the world's leading Esports teams signed to GLHF's new Esportsplatform

GLHF is a new Esportsfan platform where fans and professional teams can meet. The platform will be launched globally in early March, and offers fans services such as facts about the teams, video-on-demand, live streams, events and a range of other opportunities to interact with players in their favorite teams. Already before launch, four of the world's leading Esports teams have signed up for the service. The reach of the platform (GLHF.gg) is approximately 80 million fans. Esports is the fastest growing sport right now with around 200 million players and 450 million active fans. It

Ayima Group AB - New Business Wins

Ayima today signed its 10th new client contract for Q1 2020. The new clients is a major co-working/office-sharing company, based out of New York. The new project is for the provision of Search Engine Optimisation Services and is for an initial 12 month term. Combined, the 10 new engagements total approximately 4.9MSEK over the initial 12 month period. Today's announcement is further proof of the success of Ayima's new business strategy and the sales pipeline is extremely strong, with several new contracts due to be signed in the near future. Further announcements will be made when

Alma Media's full-year 2019 result to be published on 14 February 2020

Alma Media Corporation         Press Release         27 January 2020  ALMA MEDIA'S FULL-YEAR 2019 RESULT TO BE PUBLISHED ON 14 FEBRUARY 2020  Alma Media Corporation will publish the Financial Statement Bulletin for January 1– December 31, 2019 accounting period on Friday, 14 February 2020 approximately at 8.00 EET.  An analyst and media conference in English will be held on the same day at 11.00–12.00 EET in the Alma House (address: Alvar Aallon katu 3 C, Helsinki). The report will be presented by President & CEO Kai Telanne and CFO Juha Nuutinen.     To participate in the

Kekkilä-BVB introduces sustainability roadmap for 2030

Kekkilä-BVB has set demanding targets to become a net positive company by 2030, guided by our sustainability roadmap with eight concrete targets. One example of Kekkilä-BVB´s sustainability actions is to launch products containing sphagnum moss for professional growers and retail customers.“It is quite natural for horticultural companies to talk about sustainability, since we are all contributing in making the world a greener place one way or the other. But that is not enough. It´s all about how we do it”, says Juha Mäkinen, CEO of Kekkilä-BVB. Kekkilä-BVB became the leading

Wärtsilä signs a flexible power plant deal and maintenance agreement in Germany

Wärtsilä Corporation, Press release, 27 January 2020 at 11 am EETThe technology group Wärtsilä, together with a German consortium partner, has been awarded the EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) contract for an engine plant to be built for a power plant operator in Germany. The order was placed in December 2019, with Wärtsilä’s share at about 45% of the complete award. The plant will operate on nine Wärtsilä 31SG engines running on natural gas fuel. When operational in mid-2022, the new plant will support the energy transition in Germany with highly flexible solutions.

Eco Wave Power Finalizes Assembly of the Hydraulic Energy Conversion Unit

Onshore marine energy developer, Eco Wave Power (EWPG Holding AB), has taken the next step towards commercialization of its wave energy technology. The company has finalized the assembly of the hydraulic energy conversion unit for its Jaffa Port project and entered the electrical assembly phase, to be executed by Siemens. The hydraulic conversion unit is an integral part of the Eco Wave Power technology as it is used to convert pressure (created by the waves) into clean electricity. During operation mode, the floaters compress and decompress hydraulic pistons which transmit

Invitation to Saab’s Full Year January-December 2019 results presentation

Saab’s CEO Micael Johansson and CFO Magnus Örnberg will present the Full Year results for January-December 2019.Date:          Friday, 7 February at 10.00 (CET). The report is published at 07.30 a.m. (CET) the same day at http://www.saabgroup.com.   You are welcome to watch the live webcast or dial in to the conference call. It is possible to ask questions on the conference call as well as post questions over the web.  Live webcast: http://saab-interimreport.creo.se/200207 Conference call: Please, dial in using one of the numbers below. SE: +46 8 505 583 57 UK:

Valmet to supply a board machine rebuild to Umka in Serbia

Valmet to supply a board machine rebuild to Umka in Serbia [Umka’s and Valmet’s teams at the Umka 80-year anniversary celebration. From left: Kari Räisänen (Valmet), Milos Ljusic (Umka), Jadranka Priljeva (Umka), Staniša Lukić (Umka), Nikola Pejović (Umka) and Pekka Turtinen (Valmet)] Umka’s and Valmet’s teams at the Umka 80-year anniversary celebration. From left: Kari Räisänen (Valmet), Milos Ljusic (Umka), Jadranka Priljeva (Umka), Staniša Lukić (Umka), Nikola Pejović (Umka) and Pekka Turtinen (Valmet) Valmet Oyj’s press release on January 27, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. EET Valmet

UPM commits to UN Business Ambition for 1.5°C to mitigate climate change

(UPM, Helsinki, 27 January 2020 at 11:00 EET) – UPM commits to the United Nations Global Compact’s Business Ambition for 1.5°C, joining leading companies in a promise to pursue science-based measures to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C. UPM will strive to mitigate climate change and drive value creation through innovating novel products, committing to a 65% CO\2\  emission reduction and by practicing sustainable forestry. The 1.5°C ambition is a response to increasing concern about the severe consequences of a failure to stop global warming. UPM is among the first global forest

Invitation to presentation of Inwido´s year-end and fourth quarter report 2019 on February 5

Inwido, Europe’s largest windows group, will publish its year-end and fourth quarter results on February 5, 2020 at 07:45 am CET.A webcast for investors, analysts and media will be held at 10.00 (CET) that same day. The report will be presented by Henrik Hjalmarsson, President and CEO and Peter Welin, CFO. The presentation will be held in English and will also be live webcasted at; https://www.inwido.com/investors/financial-reports-and-presentations. Here you will also find the presentation material for the meeting before it starts. It will also be possible to take part of the webcast

Cleaning must be considered at the construction planning stage

Care must be taken to ensure that the value of a property is maintained. Niina Kesti, the founder of the pioneering mould removal company Poistoa, believes that architects and interior designers should take the ease of keeping premises clean into account at the planning stage.Good property maintenance can bring the owner direct savings. Real estate availability and employee wellbeing are known to be better in properties that are proactively maintained. By thinking ahead, repair costs and staff absenteeism can be kept under control.  “A good cleaning service has goals. It is not just a

Vestas becomes first wind energy supplier to set long-term safety targets, along with high ambitions for employee diversity

News release from Vestas Wind Systems A/SAarhus, 27 January 2020 As the renewables sector continues to grow, Vestas’ is upholding its vision to become the global leader in sustainable energy solutions. Establishing a sustainable organisation, capable of achieving longevity amidst a rapidly evolving energy landscape is key to fulfilling this vision. Now, Vestas will become the first wind energy manufacturer to set long-term safety targets, as well as ambitious goals for building a more inclusive and diverse workplace. As a first step towards achieving its ambitions within safety,

Per Ekelund new acting CEO of Hembla

Today Hembla’s Board of Directors has appointed Per Ekelund as acting CEO of Hembla. Per Ekelund will follow Svein Erik Lilleland as CEO. Svein Erik Lilleland has decided to step down and hand over responsibility for his Management Board duties to Per Ekelund from now on. Per Ekelund is also CEO of the residential real estate company Victoria Park, a position he will continue to hold as he takes on his new role. Following the customary union co-determination, the intention is that Per Ekelund will assume the role permanently.- I have had some fantastic years as CEO of Hembla. The company is

Nordea’s Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results 2019 will be presented on Thursday 6 February 2020

The report will be published at approximately 07.30 EET (06.30 CET). WebcastTime: 09.00 EET (08.00 CET). Frank Vang-Jensen, President and Group CEO, will present the results followed by a Q&A audio session for investors and analysts with Frank Vang-Jensen, Christopher Rees, Group CFO, and Rodney Alfvén, Head of Investor Relations. To participate in the webcast , please use the webcast link or dial one of the following numbers:+44 333 300 0804, +46 8 566 426 51, +358 9 817 103 10, +45 35 44 55 77, confirmation code 36979669# no later

PROPOSALS BY SHAREHOLDERS’ NOMINATION BOARD TO ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Finnair Plc         Stock Exchange Release           27 January 2020 at 10.00 am EET  Number of members of the Board of Directors  The Shareholders' Nomination Board proposes to Finnair Plc's Annual General Meeting to be held on 18 March 2020 (AGM 2020) that the number of members of the Board of Directors would be confirmed as eight.  Composition of the Board of Directors  The current members of Finnair’s Board of Directors are Tiina Alahuhta-Kasko, Colm Barrington, Montie Brewer, Mengmeng Du, Jukka Erlund, Jouko Karvinen, Henrik Kjellberg and Jaana Tuominen. The Shareholders'

THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FACING IRELAND’S ENERGY INDUSTRY

A group of leading figures from Ireland’s energy industry came together to discuss the country’s energy transition issues and current business landscape. Hosted by pioneering power technology company, Smart Wires, guests included representatives from Enterprise Ireland, ESB, IDA, Irish Wind Energy Association, SuperNode, SSE, SEAI and UCD. The discussion took place against the backdrop of the EU-funded Horizon 2020 Flexitranstore project – guests had the opportunity to view and tour Smart Wires’ revolutionary mobile power flow control unit, as it travels from the USA on its way to

Allgon wins order from Husqvarna

Allgon's subsidiary Åkerströms has received a first order from Husqvarna Construction Products for radio control of a brand new line of compacting machines to an order value of SEK 1.5 million. The order is deemed to create good conditions for additional sales of additional systems. Allgon estimates a total order value in 2020 of at least SEK 7 million.Åkerströms has together with Construction Tools EEOD, member of the Husqvarna Group in Bulgaria, during a longer development process created a customized solution based on Åkerström's radio control system Remotus. Using the radio control, the

NOTE increases deliveries to Hövding

Hövding 3, the latest version of the company’s airbag helmet, is fully ramped up at NOTE’s plant in China. The quarterly delivery pace in the fourth quarter 2019 amounted to SEK 10 million, which equals an increase of about 150%. NOTE foresees a continued growth in 2020, as Hövding 3 volumes increase over the year.“This is a great example of when we successfully have helped a start-up, in close partnership with one of our Swedish plants and then moved the product to our plant in China to support higher volumes. We have been there from the first prototypes throughout the whole lifecycle of

Inhalation Sciences (ISAB): 2020 outlook

(Stockholm Jan 27, 2020) Inhalation Sciences’ CEO Manoush Masarrat is looking forward to an eventful year ahead for ISAB, with its world-leading in vitro tool DissolvIt reaching full commercialization, new CRO projects, ongoing clinical validation of PreciseInhale, a packed event schedule and new faces joining the lab. “2020 is going to a very busy year” says Masarrat.After four months as CEO of ISAB and 10 months on its Board, Manoush Masarrat is now firmly behind the wheel. He expects the company to shift up a gear as it accelerates into what he believes could be a pivotal year. “

THERMO-CALC SOFTWARE SUPPORTING UNIVERSITY NEW PROFESSORSHIP AT MIT

Stockholm, Sweden, January 2020 - Thermo-Calc Software are supporting a new professorship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, the Thermo-Calc Professor of the Practice. The position aims to bring in someone with an advanced career in industry, such as a CEO, to provide practical experience at a high level in the area of computational materials science. Professor Gregory B. Olson, Co-founder of QuesTek Innovations, has been selected as the first Thermo-Calc Professor of the Practice, to begin in January 2020.

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