Market Court orders Iittala Group to pay EUR 3 million in competition infringement fines

Fiskars Corp.       Stock Exchange Release           December 20, 2011 at 14.00 EETThe Market Court has today ordered Iittala Group Oy Ab, a Fiskars subsidiary, to pay a total of EUR 3 million in competition infringement fines for resale price maintenance between 2005 and 2007. The fine will be recognized as a non-recurring expense in the fourth quarter 2011 results. No provision has been booked for the fine.The amount proposed by the Finnish Competition Authority was EUR 4 million. Both Iittala Group and the Finnish Competition Authority are entitled to appeal the decision to the

Serco Learning unveils Progresso MIS to save schools £5k

On Stand F20 at BETT 2012, Serco Learning (www.sercolearning.com) is demonstrating its £20million-plus investment in education – the eagerly anticipated fourth generation cloud-based Management Information System (MIS), Progresso, developed in conjunction with over 2000 schools.Replacing 20th century systems with powerful 21st century cloud-based technologyA multitude of new and enhanced features much welcomed by the teaching community distinguish Progresso from traditional school hosted MIS systems designed in the last century.Tim Murphy, Assistant Head, Sandringham High School in St

Share-based incentive scheme for Raisio’s British company

Raisio plc      Stock Exchange Release 20 December 2011 SHARE-BASED INCENTIVE SCHEME FOR RAISIO’S BRITISH COMPANY The Board of Directors of Raisio plc has decided on a synthetic share-based incentive and commitment scheme for the management and key employees of the British subgroup Raisio UK. The purpose of the scheme is to combine the objectives of owners, management and key employees in order to increase the company's capitalisation value, to commit the management and key employees to the company and to offer them a competitive reward system based on the value of a share. The

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MWM Group | December 2011 | Unsubscribe (cristin.eriksson@mwm.se) | Modify information (cristin.eriksson@mwm.se) | Tell a friend (cristin.eriksson@mwm.se)Tony's thoughts on timeHave you ever been in a budget meeting where people talk about energy and howto use IT more effectively? Probably.Have you been to a meeting where peopletalk about climate friendly products and services? Where different servicesare presented based on how much carbon they consume in total. Maybe not yet!(…)See more about Tonys thoughts regarding  

Certified Payment Processing Employees Collect Food and Donate Funds for Local Charity’s Holiday Outreach

Dallas, Texas (December 20, 2011) The employees at Certified Payment Processing (CPP) recently conducted a Holiday Food Drive designed to help local families have a better holiday. The company teamed with local charity Metrocrest Social Services  and nearly 700 pounds of food were donated, along with more than $1,400. “We usually have a fundraiser during the holidays,” say Kirk Mann, General Manager. “This year, we made the decision to do something with a local focus. We want to make a difference in our neighborhood. Metrocrest is based in our area,

Yes We Can For Progress and Build A Better Planet to Build a School & Residence for Girls in Haiti

New York, NY -- December 20, 2011 – Today, Yes We Can For Progress in conjunction with Build a Better Planet announced a national campaign to encourage every caring American to help build a sustainable educational and living facility for young women and their children in Haiti to be known as the “Mommy And Me” School and Residence. Participants may support this fundraising efforts by making a pledge on Kickstarter. Please visit the following site below. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/buildabetterplanet/the-mommy-and-me-school-and-residence-maman-et-moi In addition, Build A Better

CONSORTIUM BETWEEN YIT AND KESÄLAHDEN MAANSIIRTO SIGNED A CONTRACT WITH THE FINNISH TRANSPORT AGENCY TO IMPLEMENT THE FIRST PHASE OF THE E18 HAMINA BYPASS ROAD

INVESTOR NEWS           20 December 2011 at 13:00CONSORTIUM BETWEEN YIT AND KESÄLAHDEN MAANSIIRTO SIGNED A CONTRACT WITH THE FINNISH TRANSPORT AGENCY TO IMPLEMENT THE FIRST PHASE OF THE E18 HAMINA BYPASS ROAD The Haminan Kehä consortium, founded by YIT Construction Ltd and Kesälahden Maansiirto Oy, signed a contract with the Finnish Transport Agency to implement the first construction phase of the E18 Hamina Bypass Road (Vt7). The contract was signed on 20 December 2011. The value of the construction contract is approximately EUR 120 million, and YIT's share amounts to EUR 60 million.

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KDC adds global safety award to collectionPress release 20 December 2011 KDC adds global safety award to collection Decommissioning and demolition specialist KDC has received a prestigious international safety award from global chemical manufacturer and processor, Dow. Dow’s annual safety awards recognise a project carried out by a contractor with the most impressive safety records. KDC’s award was for the demolition of all infrastructure at Dow’s Wilton, Teesside site, following its closure. The Dow plant was the UK’s only producer of ethylene oxide and glycol (EO/EG).

William Hague MP opens housing scheme

A new extra care scheme for older people in Richmond, North Yorkshire was officially opened last week by British Foreign Secretary and local MP, the Rt. Hon. William Hague. Mr Hague was joined by residents and guests at Greyfriars, a £6.2 million development providing 39 two bedroom apartments in Lile Close. The apartments at Greyfriars are designed for independent living with an on-site team providing 24 hour care and support. Commenting on the scheme, William Hague said: “I congratulate all involved on bringing about the transformation into Greyfriars. Extra care is, of course, the

JUHA NÄKKI APPOINTED AS CEO OF ETTEPLAN OYJ

ETTEPLAN OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE DECEMBER 20, 2011 AT 12:15 P.M. JUHA NÄKKI APPOINTED AS CEO OF ETTEPLAN OYJ The Board of Directors of Etteplan Oyj has appointed M. Sc. (Eng) Juha Näkki (born 1973) as the new President and CEO of Etteplan Oyj as of January 1, 2012. Juha Näkki has been employed by Etteplan Oyj since 2005 and has been a member of Management Group since 2008. He has been responsible for the entire group’s operational business since February 2011. The Chairman of the Board of Etteplan Oyj Heikki Hornborg: “Etteplan’s Board is pleased that as a result of a thorough

Corel® to Attend BETT 2012 and Present New Academic Site Licence

Special offers and advice available at the eventMaidenhead, UK – 20 December, 2011 – Leading graphics and digital media software company Corel® is pleased to be exhibiting on stand K9 at BETT 2012, hosted at the Kensington Olympia, Wednesday 11 to Saturday 14 January. Dedicated to showcasing the top UK and international educational technology products, resources and best practice, BETT has enabled thousands of practitioners to enhance their knowledge of learning through technology. Corel will showcase their new Corel Academic Site Licence (CASL), 

Outokumpu - change in segment-based reporting

STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE20 December 2011 at 12.00 pm EETIn October, Outokumpu published its new organisation effective as of 1 January2012. Outokumpu's operations consist of one type of business, stainless steel.The business is based on the unique nature of highly integrated operations fromchrome and ferrochrome to stainless steel products. In the new organisation, thebusiness is steered as one group by the CEO responsible for the operativemanagement and all business operations. Outokumpu's new organisation is based on three Business Areas: GeneralStainless, Specialty Stainless and

Raisio raises its EBIT estimate for 2011

Raisio plc, Stock Exchange Release, 20 December 2011 RAISIO RAISES ITS EBIT ESTIMATE FOR 2011 Raisio plc adjusts its February 2011 released guidance, which has been carried forward unchanged in the Interim Reports. The adjustment of 2011 guidance is based on the growth completed by the Group during the growth phase and on the good profitability development of branded operations acquired in Great Britain. During the end of 2011, the Group does not expect to implement other growth projects whose expenses would place a significant burden on EBIT. Adjusted guidance for 2011:

Capio strengthens orthopaedics offering in Sweden through acquisition of Movement Medical

Capio, one of Sweden's and Europe's leading healthcare companies, has acquired the orthopaedic specialist hospital Movement Medical in Halmstad, in southwest Sweden. The acquisition is further strengthening Capio’s offering within orthopaedics and gives the company an enhanced presence in the southwest region of Sweden.Movement Medical is offering specialised orthopaedic care and radiology and has healthcare agreements with the county councils in Halland and Västra Götaland. In 2010, the hospital received more than 6,000 doctor visits and performed more than 3,300 in- and outpatient

Toy-making workshop for post-Christmas blues!

Kenilworth Castle, 27 – 31 December 2011The work may be complete for another year for Santa’s elves at the North Pole, but atKenilworthCastletraditional toy-making will just be getting started on 27 December, when the historic site hosts a series of toy-making workshops. In the workshops, children will try their hand at becoming Santa’s little helpers, making one of a number of Victorian wooden toys that they can take home at the end – they can choose from tumbling acrobats and soldiers, roundabouts, little dogs or a somersaulting monkey who balances between two sticks! Adults and

Fortum to sell its Estonian electricity sales and transmission company to Imatran Seudun Sähkö

Fortum and Imatran Seudun Sähkö have today signed an agreement according to which Imatran Seudun Sähkö will purchase Fortum Elekter AS, Fortum’s subsidiary in Estonia. In conjunction, Fortum will give up its share of Imatran Seudun Sähkö Oy. The ownership and proprietary rights will transfer from Fortum to Imatran Seudun Sähkö at the turn of the year.Fortum Elekter AS has 24,400 electricity transmission and electricity sales customers in Estonia. The company’s sales were EUR 15 million in 2010, and it employs 43 people in Haapsalu and Viimsi. "The investment in Fortum Elekter offers us a

European Patent no EP 1728507 - notice of oppsition

This information is subject of the disclosure requirements acc. to §5-12 vphl (Norwegian Securities Trading Act) NattoPharma has been notified today by the European Patent Office that a notice of opposition was filed against European Patent no. EP 1728507. NattoPharma has noted that many of the objections raised already have been discussed in writing and orally with the Examining Division of the EPO prior to grant and will defend the patent in the opposition proceeding to come.  About NattoPharmaNattoPharma, Norway is the exclusive international supplier of MenaQ7, the natural

Financial calendar 2012

Peliminary Annual Accounts   8 February 2012Supervisory Board 26 to 27 March 2012Ex dividend  27 March 20121st Quarter 2011 26 April 20122nd Quarter 2011  9 August 20123rd Quarter 2011 31 October 2012   This information is subject of the disclosure requirements acc. to §5-12 vphl (Norwegian Securities Trading Act)

Oriflame’s Executive Management has acquired company shares

Oriflame’s Executive Management has acquired shares in Oriflame Cosmetics S.A., including shares purchased under the 2011 share incentive plan, according to the following. Total shares acquired Total shares heldMagnus Brännström 63,921 271,921Jesper Martinsson 31,085 243,000Gabriel Bennet 3,904 20,993 The holdings of Oriflame’s Board members and Executive Management are regularly reported on www.oriflame.com. For additional information, please contact:Joakim Banestig, Senior Director IR, Oriflame

Repo rate cut to 1.75 per cent

The economic outlook abroad has deteriorated and the Swedish economy is slowing down. At the same time, inflationary pressures are low. The Executive Board of the Riksbank has therefore decided to cut the repo rate by 0.25 percentage points to 1.75 per cent and to lower the repo-rate path.Swedish economy slowing down There is still considerable uncertainty regarding the public-finance problems in, above all, the euro area and several euro countries are expected to implement more stringent fiscal tightening than was previously assumed. Growth in the euro area is therefore expected to be

Saxlund to deliver to new biomass CHP in Wiesbaden

Saxlund International GmbH, a fully-owned subsidiary of Opcon AB, the energy and environmental technology Group, has been given responsibility for delivery of state-of-the-art recycled wood handling for the new combined heat and power plant that will be built by ESWE BioEnergie GmbH in Wiesbaden, Germany. The delivery includes push-floors, conveyors and magnetic separators to separate metal for additional recycling. All designed for efficiency, minimum maintenance and high availability as well as low emission of dust and noise. Total order value is around SEK 12 million with delivery in

Litgrid selects wind power forecasting system from Vitec

For energy companies with responsibility for balance and control of electricity, operators who sell or buy electricity produced by wind farms or individual turbines, detailed production forecasts for the coming hours and days are very important. For the last several years Vitec has developed advanced models which can transform meteorological forecasts to detailed wind forecasts in real time. - Production forecasts are an important part of our daily system operational work and we need constant, immediate and precise wind power forecasts. Aiolos wind power system matches all relevant

REPURCHASE OF SHARES IN ASTRAZENECA PLC

Further to the announcement of its irrevocable, non-discretionary share repurchase programme for the period 3 October 2011 to 19 December 2011, AstraZeneca PLC announced that under the terms of that programme it purchased for cancellation 507,006 ordinary shares of AstraZeneca PLC at a price of 2941 pence per share on 19 December 2011. Upon the cancellation of these shares, the number of shares in issue will be 1,294,260,392. A C N Kemp Company Secretary 20 December 2011