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FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR RESULTS 2011

London, 2 February 2012 Revenue for the full year was down 2 percent at constant exchange rates (CER) at $33,591 million. -Strong double-digit sales growth at CER for Crestor, Seroquel XR and Symbicort; Emerging Markets revenue increased by 10 percent at CER in the fourth quarter and for the full year. -Revenue performance reflects the loss of nearly $2 billion of revenue from generic competition, as well as a further $1 billion lost to the impact of government price interventions. Core operating profit for the full year was down 4 percent at CER to $13,167 million. -Core

GROWTH IN ORDERS AND SALES, OPERATING PROFIT ON PREVIOUS YEAR’S LEVEL

Figures in brackets, unless otherwise stated, refer to the same period a year earlier. FOURTH QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS - Order intake EUR 473.9 million (477.7), -0.8 percent: Service +18.7 percent and Equipment -9.5 percent.- Order book EUR 991.8 million (756.2) at year-end, +31.2 percent compared with a year before.- Sales EUR 598.2 million (469.4), +27.4 percent: Service +11.1 percent and Equipment +36.7 percent.- Operating profit before restructuring costs EUR 47.5 million (45.8), 7.9 percent (9.8) of sales.- Restructuring costs EUR 10.3 million (0.0).- Operating profit,

Axis Year- end report 2011

The fourth quarter • Net sales increased during the fourth quarter by 20 percent to SEK 1 051 M (875). Net sales increased by 22 percent in local currencies. • Operating profit increased to SEK 192 M (125), which corresponds to an operating margin of 18.3 percent (14.3). • Profit after tax amounted to SEK 134 M (90). • Earnings per share amounted to SEK 1.93 (1.29). January–December • Net sales during the year amounted to SEK 3,578 M (2,933), corresponding to growth of 22 percent. Net sales increased by 33 percent in local currencies. • Operating profit increased to SEK

Axis Year- end report 2011

The fourth quarter • Net sales increased during the fourth quarter by 20 percent to SEK 1 051 M (875). Net sales increased by 22 percent in local currencies. • Operating profit increased to SEK 192 M (125), which corresponds to an operating margin of 18.3 percent (14.3). • Profit after tax amounted to SEK 134 M (90). • Earnings per share amounted to SEK 1.93 (1.29). January–December • Net sales during the year amounted to SEK 3,578 M (2,933), corresponding to growth of 22 percent. Net sales increased by 33 percent in local currencies. • Operating profit increased to SEK

Organic growth and improved margin

January – December 2011Loomis’ operating income (EBITA)1) for 2011 amounted to MSEK 912 (882), including exchange rate effects of MSEK –59. The operating margin amounted to 8.3 percent (8.0). Revenue for the full year amounted to MSEK 10,973 (11,033). Real growth amounted to 7 percent (–1) and the organic growth amounted to 1 percent (–1). Income before taxes amounted to MSEK 743 (759) and net income after taxes amounted to MSEK 513 (496). Cash flow from operating activities amounted to MSEK 700 (938), which is equivalent to 77 percent (106) of operating income (EBITA).

Sweco to improve energy efficiency in churches for Diocese of Linköping

The Diocese of Linköping has launched a project to reduce energy usage in its church facilities, consisting of a total of around 700 buildings. Sweco is one of three consultants that have been commissioned to perform inspections and propose possible improvements.The aim of the project is to offer the diocese’s parishes help in improving the energy efficiency of heated buildings in the Diocese of Linköping’s properties. Of the estimated 700 buildings, around 280 are churches and chapels. “The project has to be carried out with consideration to the environment, finances and the historical

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Rejlers completes the acquisition of Ramböll Finland's consultancy operations to the energy- and industry sector

(REJL B)Rejlers' subsidiary in Finland has completed the acquisition of the consultancy operations within automation and electricity from Ramböll Finland Oy. The acquired operations had in 2011 a turnover of about EUR 5.5 million and have about 70 employees. The acquisition strengthens Rejlers' opportunities to offer engineering consultancy services to the customer groups Industry and Energy and significantly expands Rejlers' services in Finland. Rejlers has about 430 employees in Finland after the acquisition. Through recruiting new staff and implementing strategic takeovers

HNA/HNB - Hafslund Q4 2011: Mild temperatur reduced demand for energy – EBITDA NOK 207 million

Highlights: ·  EBITDA: NOK 207 million, including NOK 166 million loss on sale of REC shareholding. ·  Basic operations within core business performed well. ·  Reduced demand for energy due to mild temperatures in the quarter - down 18 percent from 2010 · Hydropower generation: 10 percent above normal for the quarter. ·  Hydropower sales price: NOK 0.25 per kWh, down 43 percent from 4Q 2010. · Network: Major storm “Dagmar” results in additional costs of NOK 56 million. ·  The Board will propose a NOK 2.50 per-share dividend for the 2011 accounting year. The

Atea Q4 2011 financial results

Highlights Q4 2011 · Revenue of MNOK 6,519.2, up 9.4% y-o-y · EBITDA of MNOK 374.9, up 24.8% y-o-y · EBITDA margin of 5.8%, up from 5.0% y-o-y · EBIT of MNOK 311.4, up 27.5% y-o-y · Cash flow from operations of MNOK 1,051.5 · Net cash positive with MNOK 289.0 at end of 2011   Market update IDC's preliminary figures for Atea's addressable market (the Blue Box) show a growth of 2.8% in the Nordics in 2011. The preliminary figures show a hardware growth of 1.9%, a software growth of 4.7% and a consulting and services growth of 2.7%. The financial turmoil in

President and CEO Keith McLoughlin’s comments on the results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2011

Maneuvering in a tough environment The appliance market in the fourth quarter of 2011 remained very competitive. The headwinds of price pressure, higher raw-material costs and weak demand grew stronger as the year progressed. Despite this challenging environment, we were able to generate an underlying operating income of SEK 4 billion in 2011. Furthermore, we have taken actions to increase prices, take out costs, acquire companies in emerging markets and change the organization to strengthen the company’s position as we entered 2012.Already at the end of 2010, demand for appliances

Consolidated results 2011

Highlights of the fourth quarter of 2011 · Net sales amounted to SEK 28,369m (27,556) and income for the period was SEK 221m (677), or SEK 0.77 (2.38) per share. · Operating income amounted to SEK 1,441m (1,714), corresponding to a margin of 5.1% (6.2), excluding items affecting comparability and non-recurring items. · Non-recurring costs amounted to SEK 825m, including SEK 635m for overhead reductions and WEEE related costs of SEK 190m for earlier years. · Most of the Group’s operations showed solid results in a challenging environment. · Operations in North America were

TeliaSonera completes first phase of Kcell transaction

TeliaSonera has completed the first phase of its previously announced transaction to increase ownership in in GSM Kazakhstan LLP, operating under the brand Kcell, by acquiring a 49 % stake in the company from Kazakhtelecom.Following regulatory approvals, TeliaSonera acquired the 49% stake from Kazakhtelecom, at a purchase price of USD 1.519 billion, in line with the initial announcement. TeliaSonera has further agreed, subject to certain conditions, to sell 25 percent of the shares minus one share in Kcell in an Initial Public Offering (IPO). The IPO process has been initiated, and is

INVITATION TO YIT CORPORATION'S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE         FEBRUARY 2, 2012   AT 8:05 A.M.INVITATION TO YIT CORPORATION'S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The shareholders of YIT Corporation are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting to be held on Tuesday, 13 March 2012, starting at 11:00 a.m. (Finnish time) in Finlandia Hall, Conference Wing, Hall A, located at the address Mannerheimintie 13, Helsinki (entrance through doors M1 and K1). The check-in of those who have registered for the meeting and the distribution of ballots will start at 10:00 a.m. Coffee will be available from 10:00 a.m. A. Matters to be

YIT'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BULLETIN FOR 2011: High performance in construction services – residential sales improved compared to third quarter

STATEMENTS BULLETIN        FEBRUARY 2, 2012 AT 8:00 A.M.YIT'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BULLETIN FOR 2011: High performance in construction services – residential sales improved compared to third quarter   SEGMENT REPORTING 1–12/2011 (1–12/2010): YIT Group’s revenue and operating profit increased, order backlog is strong · The operating profit of the segments was 5 percent higher than in the previous year, increasing to EUR 240.5 million (1–12/2010: EUR 229.1 million). Operating profit more than doubled as the result of the acquisition completed in Building Services Central Europe at

TeliaSonera January-December 2011

Continued revenue growth and margin improvementFourth quarter · Net sales in local currencies and excluding acquisitions increased 2.1 percent. In reported currency, net sales increased 1.0 percent to SEK 27,123 million (26,851). · The addressable cost base in local currencies and excluding acquisitions decreased 4.6 percent. In reported currency, the addressable cost base decreased 5.8 percent to SEK 7,828 million (8,311). · EBITDA, excluding non-recurring items, increased 3.2 percent in local currencies and excluding acquisitions. In reported currency, EBITDA increased 2.1

Meet a Scientologist—Judy Fagerman, Leading Scientology Volunteer Ministers of the Tampa Bay Area

For the past 10 years, Scientologist Judy Fagerman has been coordinating the Scientology Volunteer Ministers of Tampa Bay, Florida.  This is her story.The bright yellow tent of the Scientology Volunteer Ministers  is drawing crowds at the Manatee County Fair in Palmetto, Florida. Best known for their ready response and effective help in times of disaster that earned them the Governor’s Points of Light award in 2005, the Tampa Bay Volunteer Ministers, led by Scientologist Judy Fagerman, are there to help with all of life’s disasters—great and small.

Privileged access to Haida Gwaii via sailing tour showcases Canada’s Galapagos

Described as the Canadian Galapagos, Haida Gwaii  is located at the western edge of North America and is a place teeming with wildlife and First Nations heritage. For more than 20 years, Maple Leaf Adventures  has led authentic explorations aboard a classic 92-foot schooner into the Gwaii Haanas National Park Marine Reserve and Haida Heritage Site, an area rarely travelled and explored. “It’s a real

Valentine Alert: Victorian Cake Company Puts the ‘Edible’ in Incredible

Give Your Sweetheart Sweet Treats – Pink Champagne + Red Velvet Cupcakes – Even Lovebird Cakes – All Without Breaking the Bank!(Phoenix, ARIZ – February 1, 2012) - Worried that your funds can't stretch far enough to give your beloved a Valentine's Day-To-Remember? First, realize that the best you can offer on Valentine's Day is having your partner come away from it with the absolute knowledge that they're loved, cared about, and wanted. And second, Victorian Cake Company has the perfect sweet treats – and these delectable morsels start at under $5. “I even have had guys buy a single

CENSEOHEALTH ANNOUNCES SUBSTANTIAL INVESTMENT BY HEALTH EVOLUTION PARTNERS

DALLAS, TX – February 1, 2012— CenseoHealth , a leading provider of risk adjustment program solutions for Medicare health plans, announced today an investment from Health Evolution Partners . “Our partnership with Health Evolution Partners will accelerate our role as a leader in the Medicare Advantage marketplace,” said Jack McCallum, Ph.D., M.D., Chief Executive Officer of CenseoHealth. “With our unmatched experience in Medicare Advantage financial, regulatory, and clinical strategies we are well-positioned to

MEDIA ALERT/PHOTO and VIDEO OPPORTUNITY

LIM College Students Create Unique Couture from Shipping and Packing MaterialsWhat:  DHL is partnering this season with LIM College and helping immerse visual merchandising students into the competitive world of high fashion. The students are designing unique couture using DHL packing and shipping materials to style and trim high-gloss abstract fashion mannequins and competing to have their creations showcased at the DHL booth in the lobby of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. We invite you to take a first glimpse at these students in action and see some of their unusual creations. Why:

Not All Carbs Created Equal, Say Health Experts

Fruits and vegetables are moisture-rich foods containing vitamins, minerals, fiber and other nutrients perfectly compatible with our needs, the Griesels say.Do carbohydrates make us fat?  In terms of how our bodies process them, not all carbs are created equal, according to boomer generation health experts Dian Griesel, Ph.D., and Tom Griesel, authors of the new book TurboCharged: Accelerate Your Fat Burning Metabolism, Get Lean Fast and Leave Diet and Exercise Rules in the Dust (April 2011, BSH). “All carbohydrates are converted to blood sugar,” say the Griesels. “The greater the amount

La tablette S Sony reçoit le Sceau d'approbation gagnant de Parent Tested, Parent Approved (PTPA)

Toronto, le 31 janvier 2012– Sony du Canada est fière d'annoncer que la tablette S Sony a remporté le Sceau d'approbation gagnant de PTPA lors de la première campagne Tech It Up avec l'expert technologique le plus respecté de l'Amérique du Nord, Marc Saltzman. PTPA Media a la plus grosse communauté de tests parentaux en Amérique du Nord, avec plus de 40 000 parents, et a été coté le Sceau le plus respecté par plus de 22 000 consommateurs. Les consommateurs recherchant des produits et service de la plus haute qualité peuvent être assurés lorsqu'ils voient le Sceau gagnant de la PTPA; c'

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