Invitation to Autoliv’s Q4, 2011, Teleconference

(Stockholm, Sweden, January 18 , 2012) – – –  Autoliv Inc. will publish its Financial Report for the fourth quarter 2011 on Wednesday February 1, at 11:30, Central European Time (10:30 a.m. UK Time and 5:30 a.m. EST). The report will be available at www.autoliv.com under Investors - Financial Reports.In addition, a teleconference will take place the same day: Time:                                  15:00 CET (i.e. 09:00 EST, 14:00 UK Time) Moderator:                        Jan Carlson, President and CEO Telephone numbers:             Please go to www.autoliv.com to register and to

PMC Group sets up new hydraulics company in Poland

The PMC Group has set up a new company, PMC Hydraulika Sp.z.o.o, in Sczcecin, Northwest Poland. The company focuses on assembling hydraulic and lubrication systems and delivered its first systems in December 2011.“The new company gives us unique opportunities to offer both existing and new customers systems produced locally in Poland and Central Europe. Above all, this means shorter lead times, but it also means lower costs,” says Patrik Olsson, who is responsible for setting up the new company and is also CEO at PMC Hytech AB, Ystad. The investment in Poland is a natural progression

Celebrate Easter in Tuscany with Gourmet Dining, Wine, Spa and Easter Mass

Arctic Gold AB (ARCT): Nominating Committee appointed for Arctic Gold AB

Arctic Gold AB (publ), listed on First North, reports that a nominating committee has been appointed for the annual general meeting 2012 consisting of the following persons: Torsten Börjemalm (Chairman of the Board), Lars Höckenström, Tord Cederlund and Solveig Staffas. The composition of the committee is based on the shares ledger registered after the new stock issue and all members represent major owners.The nominating committee can be contacted through the Chairman of the Board Torsten Börjemalm at phone number +46(0)705 - 86 33 40. Share holders wishing to give suggestions to the

NPRO: Norwegian Property strengthens position at Aker Brygge and frees up capital through property sale

Norwegian Property has entered into an agreement with KLP to perform a property swap which involves KLP’s sections in Bryggetorget 1 at Aker Brygge (“Fondbygget”) and C.J. Hambros plass 2 (“Ibsenkvartalet”) owned by Norwegian Property. With this transaction, Norwegian Property confirms its position as majority owner at Aker Brygge and strengthens the company’s financial position and freedom of action. The transaction model implies that Norwegian Property acquires KLP’s sections in Bryggetorget 1 for NOK 620 million. Simultaneously, KLP acquires the companies owning Ibsenkvartalet to a

The Ultimate Hammershøi exhibition in Copenhagen

Hammershøi is one of the most important and distinctive figures in the history of Danish art. Until now his European sources of inspirations have remained undiscovered, but not anymore – this spring, a major exhibition at The National Gallery of Denmark will shed new light on Hammershøi’s artistic endeavours. ”Hammershøi and Europe” marks the first time that a major selection of Vilhelm Hammershøi’s works are shown side by side with masterpieces by some of the greatest European artists of his day. The exhibition opens on February 4th 2012.  Vilhelm Hammershøi (1864-1916) has often been

Sandvik Materials Technology continues to restructure wire- and strip operations

Sandvik Materials Technology today initiated negotiations with the unions in Sweden to restructure the wire and resistance strip operations, which will enable a shift in the product mix toward more advanced and profitable products in key segments, such as the energy sector.The restructuring will primarily affect production of wire and resistance strip in Hallstahammar, Sweden, which will be discontinued over the course of the next 18 months. In conjunction with this, efforts will be intensified to phase out wire products that are not sufficiently profitable or do not form part of the core

ICA Group’s net sales 2011

Solna 18 January, 2012The ICA Group’s net sales for the fourth quarter 2011 amounted to SEK 24,921 million (24,493) which is an increase of 1.7 percent compared to the fourth quarter 2010. At constant exchange rates, net sales increased by 1.4 percent. The ICA Group’s net sales for the full year of 2011 amounted to SEK 95,179 million (93,860) which is an increase of 1.4 percent compared to 2010. At constant exchange rates, net sales increased by 2.6 percent. More information on the ICA Group’s fourth quarter and the full year 2011 will be presented in ICA’s year-end report on February

Peak Performance appoints Henrik Bunge as the new CEO

It is with much pride and excitement that Peak Performance announces the recruitment of Henrik Bunge as the new CEO. With his extensive experience, this appointment will further strengthen Peak Performance in the ambition to achieve its global potential.“I’m as passionate about the great outdoors as I am about Peak Performance.”, says the 38-years old. Henrik’s background is surely a perfect fit when making clothes for the adventurous as he once reached the North Pole on skis in a record 41 days only. Henrik Bunge is known for his engaging, authentic and uncompromising leadership: “

REPURCHASE OF SHARES IN ASTRAZENECA PLC

Further to the announcement of its irrevocable, non-discretionary share repurchase programme for the period 20 December 2011 to 2 February 2012, AstraZeneca PLC announced that under the terms of that programme it purchased for cancellation 463,410 ordinary shares of AstraZeneca PLC at a price of 3090 pence per share on 17 January 2012. Upon the cancellation of these shares, the number of shares in issue will be 1,287,735,174. A C N Kemp Company Secretary 18 January 2012

Basware acquires German e-Invoice network operator

Basware acquires German e-Invoice network operatorBasware Corporation Stock Exchange release, January 18, 2012 at 10:00 Basware Corporation has on January 17, 2012 agreed to acquire the entire sharecapital of First Businesspost GmbH ('1stbp'). The acquisition price amounts toapproximately EUR 12.2 million. Debt free price is approximately EUR 9.0 millionin addition to which Basware takes over approximately EUR 3.2 million of parentcompany loans in the company. The acquisition price will be paid in cash inconnection with the closing of the acquisition. Twenty (20) percent of the debt

Sandvik reduces workforce in Mining and Construction

Actions to achieve the goals in Sandvik’s new Group strategy for the Sandvik Mining and Sandvik Construction business areas have now been identified and approved. This will result in the workforce being reduced by 400 employees and a non-recurring cost of about SEK 500 M, which will be recognized in the fourth quarter of 2011. In most cases, the global workforce reduction of 400 employees in Sandvik Mining and Sandvik Construction will only affect a small number of people per country and per production unit. Local negotiations will be concluded in the first and second quarters of 2012.

New shipping line opens RoRo service between Gothenburg and England

On January 24th, when the newly established shipping company North Sea RoRo starts its RoRo service between Gothenburg and England, a new competitive alternative and an important complement to the dominant operator DFDS will be in place.North Sea RoRo has been established to meet carriers’ demand for greater com- petition and greater flexibility for their UK traffic. CEO of the new shipping line is Mårten Carlquist, a well-known industry profile with extensive experience from senior positions in the shipping industry. The traffic service, which will go between Gothenburg and Killingholme

Lifesaver Contest Reveals Dramatic Rescues

The National Drowning Prevention Alliance and USA Swimming Foundation invite the public to choose who will be honored at the annual National Drowning Prevention Symposium, set for March 7-10 in San Diego, Calif.Fort Lauderdale, Florida, January 18, 2012– The public is invited to help select who will receive the 2011 “Lifesaver of the Year” award to be given by the National Drowning Prevention Alliance and USA Swimming Foundation. Ten finalists were selected after a two-month submission period that began in October. The nominee who receives the most votes in January will receive an all-

Aker ASA: Share buyback program - Repurchase of shares

On January 17, 2012 Aker ASA ("Aker") purchased 7,965 own shares on the Oslo Stock Exchange at an average price of NOK 163.89 per share. Following the transaction Aker holds a total of 61 691 own shares. The shares are to be used as consideration shares in the agreed merger between Aker Floating Holding AS and Aker Floating Production ASA, as well as for Aker's internal stock- and incentive program. FOR DETAILS, CONTACT: Marianne Stigset, Investor Relations Manager Phone:   +47 24 13 00 66 Mobile: +47 41 18 84 82 Atle Kigen, Head of Corporate Communications Phone:   +47 24 13 00 08

Aker ASA: Share buyback program - Repurchase of shares

On January 17, 2012 Aker ASA ("Aker") purchased 7,965 own shares on the OsloStock Exchange at an average price of NOK 163.89 per share. Following thetransaction Aker holds a total of 61 691 own shares.The shares are to be used as consideration shares in the agreed merger betweenAker Floating Holding AS and Aker Floating Production ASA, as well as for Aker'sinternal stock- and incentive program. FOR DETAILS, CONTACT:Marianne Stigset, Investor Relations ManagerPhone:   +47 24 13 00 66Mobile: +47 41 18 84 82 Atle Kigen, Head of Corporate CommunicationsPhone:   +47 24 13 00 08Mobile: +47

Cybercom receives global application management assignment from ASSA ABLOY

Cybercom was awarded a global application management assignment by ASSA ABLOY, global leader in locking and door opening solutions. The assignment implies application management of the Group’s various web sites. The assignment, One Web AM, involves transitioning the application management of all ASSA ABLOY Group web sites to Cybercom in India.“We are very satisfied with our IT partner Cybercom, so we chose Cybercom to coordinate the joint application management of our various web sites. This setup will improve our application management process and will also be more cost effective,” says

Operational Update –Mengo-Kundji-Bindi (MKB), Republic of Congo (Brazzaville)

Panoro Energy ASA ("PEN", OSE ticker code), the independent oil and gas company with assets in West Africa and Brazil is pleased to provide an update on the ongoing operations in Mengo-Kundji-Bindi ("MKB"), Republic of Congo (Brazzaville). The KUN-203 well was the third of up to six wells to be drilled in this new drilling campaign. The well was vertically drilled to a location directly below the Kundji-200 drilling platform and encountered the top reservoir of the Kundji field on prognosis at 1,288 meters. The well was drilled to a final measured depth of 1,697 meters (1,582 meters

NPRO: Termination of lease agreement for Stavanger property with attractive location

Aker Solutions MMO AS (former Aker Offshore Partner AS) has, in accordance with existing lease contract, made use of their right to terminate the lease agreement for Badehusgaten 33-39 in Stavanger, taking effect from 31 March 2013. The parties have agreed that payable rent in the period from 1 January 2013 until 31 March 2013 will be increased by 30 per cent compared with the premises laid down in the contract. The total area of the property is 21 528 square meters, and the tenant pays an annual rent of NOK 35.2 million at present. Norwegian Property has initiated a process to assess

Interim report 1 September 2011 - 30 November 2011

First quarter, September 1, 2011 – November 30, 2011 · Net sales totaled SEK 754 M (787), down 4.3 percent. Sales in comparable proprietary stores declined 3.7 percent · The operating profit, excluding JC's operations in Norway, declined by SEK 28 M to SEK 24 M (52) · JC’s operations in Norway which is being closed, have had a negative impact on profit with SEK 39 M (-5). The result has been affected by a provision of SEK 33 M for restructuring costs. In addition, the next two quarters will be burdened with ongoing operating losses of approximately SEK 20 M to complete the

Mandatory notification of trade

Stavanger, 18 January 2012: IKM Industri-Invest AS has bought 477,963 shares in Norwegian Energy Company ASA (Noreco) at a price of NOK 6.0056 per share. IKM Industri-Invest AS is controlled by Ståle Kyllingstad, who is chairman of Noreco's board of directors. After this, IKM Industri-Invest AS holds 22,423,998 shares in Noreco. For further information, please contact:Kjetil Bakken, VP Investor Relations, +47 91 889 889 This information is subject of the disclosure requirements acc. to §5-12 vphl (Norwegian Securities Trading Act)

Meet a Scientologist—Scientology Helped Paris Morfopoulos Reverse the Downward Course of his Life

Before Scientology, Paris Morfopoulos would not have given odds on his reaching 30. Now 58, he counts himself one of the luckiest men alive.Growing up in a rough-and-tumble mining town in Northern Canada, Paris Morfopoulos learned to rely on himself, his wits—and alcohol. He gained the ability to talk his way out of a tough spot, defending himself only when he had to. “Having to deal with this teaches you diplomacy, because if you constantly fight back you won't have any teeth, so you have to learn to avoid as many fights as you can without losing face,” he says. But life in the

Norse Announces CEO Dice to Address London Conference

January 18, 2012Norse Energy Corp. ASA (“NEC” ticker Oslo Stock Exchange, Norway; “NSEEY” ticker U.S. OTC) announces that CEO Mark Dice is scheduled to address the Pareto Securities’ 7th Annual E&P Independents’ Conference on 19 January, 15:40-16:05, at the Soho Hotel, London, England. The presentation will be posted prior to the conference on 19 January at www.NorseEnergy.com. For further information, please contact:

Professor Kathryn Kennedy of The John Marshall Law School Shares Expertise on Deferred Compensation with Senate Finance Committee Staff

Professor Kathryn Kennedy of The John Marshall Law School, a nationally recognized expert in employee benefits, was one of 44 academics to share her insights with staff members of the United States Senate Finance Committee on Jan. 5 and 6, 2012, at a roundtable discussion on tax reform. Kennedy was invited to the program by the majority and minority staffs of the Finance Committee. She directs the country’s only LL.M. degree in employee benefits for attorneys, and M.S. degree in employee benefits for the non-attorney. During the two-day roundtable meetings, Kennedy was a panelist for