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FREYR secures €7.25 million investment from EIT InnoEnergy to build a 32 GWh battery cell production facility in Norway

2019-06-18, Norway FREYR AS, a Norwegian incorporated company, today announces that EIT InnoEnergy, the innovation engine for sustainable energy in Europe, has signed an agreement to invest in FREYR. This investment backs FREYR’s plan to build a 32 GWh battery cell production facility in Rana Municipality, Norway. Early April, FREYR announced its ambition to build a 32 GWh battery-cell facility (a so-called Giga-factory), one of the largest in Europe, to produce Lithium-Ion Battery (LIB) cells, based on proven in-licensed technology. Associated with the battery facility FREYR also

Raisio plc: Managers´ transactions

Raisio plc      Managers´ transactions 18 June 2019 MANAGERS’ TRANSACTIONS Person subject to the notification requirementName: Mäkelä, IlkkaPosition: Member of the Board/Deputy memberIssuer: Raisio OyjLEI: 74370083282NHIP4QD02 Notification type: INITIAL NOTIFICATIONReference number: 74370083282NHIP4QD02_20190618084924_2____________________________________________ Transaction date: 2019-06-14Venue: NASDAQ HELSINKI LTD (XHEL)Instrument type: SHAREISIN: FI0009002943Nature of the transaction: ACQUISITION(X) Executed under portfolio or asset management

Update regarding RP101 Phase II trial

As of today approximately 80 patients have been recruited in Redwood Pharma’s Phase II trial of RP101, the company’s new candidate drug against chronic dry eye in post-menopausal women. The goal is to recruit around 100 patients.CEO Martin Vidaeus stated, “We’re grateful for the significant effort our CRO, our investigators and clinics have demonstrated in the study. Redwood Pharma is well-positioned to complete recruitment and secure data crucial for the continued development of RP101 and for a future licensing deal.” About RP101RP101 is the company’s lead program for the development

SEMCON IN NEW PROJECT FOR SAFER AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES

Semcon is part of a new functional safety partnership with a global vehicle manufacturer. This project aims to use quality-assured system solutions to ensure that the autonomous vehicles of the future are reliable.Besides functional safety software solutions, this contract also includes strategic consulting to ensure that safety becomes a natural element in all software development, working methods and management decisions relating to the autonomous vehicles of the future. This is a two-year project which is being supplied to the client by Semcon and Qamcom, who are working in close

Acquisition of own shares

Oslo, 18 June 2019 - MPC Container Ships ASA (the "Company") on 17 June 2019 through open market transactions repurchased 13,853 common shares at an average price of NOK 25.59 per share. Following the transaction, the Company holds a total of 264,927 treasury shares. The shares were repurchased in accordance with the share buy-back programme announced on 5 June 2019. For further information, please refer to the Oslo Stock Exchange notification made on 5 June 2019, available at www.newsweb.no and the Company’s webpage. The above information is subject to the disclosure requirements

Exel Composites confirms its strategy and long-term financial targets and introduces a target for net gearing

EXEL COMPOSITES PLC          STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE         18 JUNE 2019 at 09:00 EETThe Board of Directors of Exel Composites has confirmed the company’s strategy and long-term financial targets for 2019-2022. A new financial target related to net gearing was also introduced. Exel Composites’ long-term financial targets are: ·  Growth: Revenue growth exceeding twice the market growth ·  Profitability: Adjusted operating profit margin exceeding 10% ·  Capital efficiency: Return on capital employed exceeding 20% ·  Financial position: Net gearing approximately at 60% or

IRRAS announces changes in management group

Stockholm, June 18, 2019 – IRRAS AB (Nasdaq First North Premier: IRRAS), a commercial stage medical technology company with a comprehensive portfolio of innovative products for neurocritical care, announced today that Fredrik Alpsten, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), will leave IRRAS to pursue another opportunity outside of the company. However, he will remain at IRRAS until July 31 and will continue to support the company to ensure a seamless transition of responsibilities. Furthermore, Lance Boling, Vice President, Product Development, will revert to a consultant position for the company,

Pandox acquires three hotel properties in Germany for MEUR 103

Pandox AB (publ) has entered into an agreement to acquire three hotel properties in Augsburg, Erfurt and Dortmund in Germany with a total of 565 rooms. The total transaction value amounts to approximately MEUR 103, excluding minority. The acquisition is financed by existing credit facilities. The hotels will be managed by the hotel operator HR Group under long-term revenue-based leases. For 2019 the hotels are expected to contribute approximately MEUR 5.5 in rental income and MEUR 5.0 in net operating income, on an annualised basis. The acquisition is expected to be closed during the third

Wihlborgs has fully let Bure 2 in Hyllie

Wihlborgs has signed a lease with a major tenant for 6,300 m² in the Origo (Bure 2) office building, which is currently under construction in Hyllie, Malmö. This means that all office space in the building has now been let.The tenant is an international company, and has signed a five-year lease with occupancy in December 2019. Wihlborgs already has a lease signed with Knauf Danogips for 270 m². “Origo is an inspiring project with a focus on high quality work environments, multiple balconies on each floor, good service and a direct entrance from the railway platforms. The building is a

Lynparza approved in the EU for 1st-line

18 June 2019 07:00 BST Lynparza approved in the EU for 1st-line maintenancetreatment of BRCA-mutated advanced ovarian cancer 60% of patients receiving Lynparza remained free of disease progressionafter three years vs. 27% on placebo in pivotal Phase III SOLO-1 trial AstraZeneca and MSD's Lynparza is the only PARPinhibitor approved in the EU for this indication AstraZeneca and MSD Inc., Kenilworth, N.J., US (MSD: known as Merck & Co., Inc. inside the US and Canada) today announced that the European Commission (EC) has approved Lynparza (olaparib) as a 1st-line maintenance

Revenio Group Corporation - Managers' Transactions

Stock Exchange Release, Managers' Transactions, June 18, 2019 at 9.00Revenio Group Corporation - Managers' Transactions____________________________________________ Person subject to the notification requirementName: Hildén TimoPosition: Chief Executive Officer(X) Legal personIssuer: Revenio Group CorporationLEI: 743700I27E0FWSXLKK04 Notification type: INITIAL NOTIFICATIONReference number: 743700I27E0FWSXLKK04_20190618084946_2____________________________________________ Transaction date: 2019-06-11Venue: FIRST NORTH FINLAND (FNFI)Instrument type: FINANCIAL

OKEA ASA – Stabilisation notice

OKEA ASA – Stabilisation noticeNOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION INTO OR IN THE UNITED STATES, CANADA, JAPAN OR AUSTRALIA. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO SUBSCRIBE OR PURCHASE ANY OF THE SECURITIES DESCRIBED HEREIN. Oslo, 18 June 2019. Reference is made to the stock exchange announcement on 17 June 2019 by OKEA ASA ("OKEA" or the "Company") regarding the successful completion of its initial public offering (the "IPO"). Pareto Securities AS (the "Stabilisation Manager") may, on behalf of the Managers (as defined below), engage in stabilisation activities

Casa dos Ventos places 445 MW order of V150-4.2 MW turbines for Vestas’ largest order to date in Brazil

News release from Vestas Mediterranean and Casa dos VentosMadrid, 18 June 2019 Casa dos Ventos, one of the pioneers and largest investors in the development of wind projects in Brazil, has placed a 445 MW order for the supply and installation of 106 Vestas V150-4.2 MW wind turbines for the Rio do Vento project in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. For the project, Vestas has developed a customised solution for the site’s wind profile, including optimised towers and the V150-4.2 MW turbine’s high capacity factor, offering very competitive levelised cost of energy for Brazil’s

Valmet supplies a forming section rebuild for Ajin P&P in Korea - introduces innovative Sleeve Roll technology

Valmet Oyj's trade press release on June 18, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. EET Valmet will supply a forming section rebuild introducing a novel Sleeve Roll technology to Ajin P&P's Dalseong mill in Korea. The rebuild of the paper machine PM 3 targets production increase and improved end-product quality. The start-up of the rebuilt machine is scheduled for 2020.   The orders are included in Valmet's orders received of the second quarter 2019. The value of the orders will not be disclosed. "Ajin highly appreciates Valmet's know-how and strong focus on customer-centric research and development.

Daniel Peltonen to leave Holmen

Daniel Peltonen, Senior Vice President Paperboard, has decided to leave Holmen to take up a position as President Boliden Smelters.“During his more than 20 years at Holmen, Daniel has made an outstanding contribution to the company’s development. I wish him all the best as he moves on to new challenges outside Holmen,” says Henrik Sjölund, President and CEO of Holmen.  Daniel has worked at Holmen since 1997 and has been Senior Vice President Paperboard since 2017. He will leave Holmen by December 2019 at the latest. The process of recruiting a replacement is now being initiated.  “

Daniel Peltonen new President Boliden Smelters

Daniel Peltonen has been appointed new President Boliden Smelters. He will assume the role during December 2019 and will be part of Boliden's Group Management. Daniel holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree in chemical engineering and industrial economics from Åbo Akademi University. He also has extensive experience from industrial companies, most recently as business area manager at Holmen. Prior to that, Daniel was the site manager for the paper mill Hallstavik and held production manager roles both in Sweden and internationally. “Daniel has broad experience in the process industry.

Improvements and progress in all corners of Lesjöfors China

For many years, Lesjöfors China has worked hard to be a top class automotive supplier. In addition to full awareness and compliance to our automotive customers’ needs, improved quality methods for customers in other segments are also achieved.Lesjöfors China has made improvements in multiple areas and most noticeable is of course the factory layout that meets a good international standard. Customers and other visitors have given a lot of positive feedback, which is a satisfying proof of quality. Equipped for the future Among other things, Lesjöfors China has focused on investments in

Henrik Melder recruited as new head of Hemfosa’s Norwegian operations

Henrik Melder has been recruited as new head of Hemfosa’s operations in Norway. He has extensive experience from senior positions in the property sector, most recently as Head of Leasing at Entra ASA. Henrik Melder will assume his position after the summer.Henrik Melder’s most recent position was Head of Leasing at Entra ASA, where he worked for five years. Henrik’s previous assignments include CEO of Bermingrud Prosjektutvikling AS, Director of Property Management at Aberdeen Property Investors ASA and Property and Marketing Manager at Skanska Eiendomsutvikling AS. Henrik is 51 years old

Hemfosa acquires school and office properties in Eskilstuna at a value of just over MSEK 650

Hemfosa has acquired three centrally located properties in Eskilstuna with the municipality as the largest tenant. Hemfosa already owns two properties in Eskilstuna and through this acquisition strengthens its presence in the expansive Mälardalen region. The acquisition also provides an opportunity for future project development.The acquisition was carried out at an underlying property value of approximately MSEK 650. The three properties have a total leasable area of approximately 40,800 sqm and the annual rental income initially amounts to approximately MSEK 51. The properties are located

Skanska to build elementary school in Auburn, Washington, USA for USD 39M, SEK 370M

Skanska USA has signed a contract with the Auburn School District to build the Dick Scobee Elementary School in Auburn, Washington, USA. The contract is worth USD 39M, about SEK 370M, which will be included in US order bookings for the second quarter 2019.The new 24,000-square-meter facility will serve 650 students in kindergarten through fifth grades. The project will replace an existing school and include general and specialty classrooms, administration offices, a gymnasium, a library, a kitchen and a covered play area. Improvements to the 9-acre site will include a playground, playfields,

Invitation to presentation of Essity’s Half-year Report for 2019

Essity’s Half-year Report for 2019 will be published on July 18 at approximately 7:00 CET. In conjunction with publication, a telephone and web presentation will be held at 9:00 CET where President and CEO Magnus Groth will present and answer questions.Presentation:  Date: Thursday, July 18, 2019Time: 9:00 CETLink to Web presentation: https://essity.videosync.fi/2019-07-18-q2Telephone: +44 (0) 207 192 80 00, +1 631 510 74 95 or +46 (0) 8 506 921 80. Please call in well in advance of the start of the presentation. Indicate “Essity” or conference ID 2674069.

Tieto and EVRY joining forces to create a leading Nordic digital services company

NOT FOR PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AUSTRALIA, CANADA, JAPAN OR ANY JURISDICTION WHERE TO DO SO MIGHT CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE LOCAL SECURITIES LAWS OR REGULATIONS OF SUCH JURISDICTION. (18 June 2019)   Tieto and EVRY joining forces to create a leading Nordic digital services company Tieto and EVRY have today announced a merger agreement to create one of the most competitive digital services and software companies in the Nordics. With combined revenue of close to EUR 3 billion and 24,000 professionals, the

Changes within the Management Board of Swedbank AS, Estonia

The Council of Swedbank Estonia has decided to make changes in the Management Board of Swedbank Estonia. This is a consequence of the ongoing internal investigation. The Council has elected Olavi Lepp, currently Chief Risk Officer, as acting Chairman of the Management Board and acting CEO of Swedbank Estonia and Anna Kõuts, currently Head of Treasury, as acting CFO and acting member of the Management Board. Both these changes are subject to approval from competent authorities.The current Chair of the Management Board and CEO of Swedbank Estonia, Robert Kitt, and the current CFO and

Publication of Final Terms

Regulatory Announcement       Royal Bank of Canada  June 17, 2019     Publication of Final Terms     Not for release, publication or distribution, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States.     Royal Bank of Canada has agreed to issue EUR1,250,000,000 0.05 per cent. Covered Bonds due June 19, 2026, Series CB42 (the "Covered Bonds") pursuant to the €32,000,000,000 Global Covered Bond Programme of Royal Bank of Canada, unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed as to payments by RBC Covered Bond Guarantor Limited Partnership (the "Programme").   The

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