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Welcome the New Year in style in the Czech Republic

Prague, 4th  November The sound of clinking glasses to the toast, flamboyant celebrations with friends and magnificent fireworks are just some of the many delights the Czech Republic has to offer to its visitors coming to celebrate the end of the year. Are you dreaming about welcoming the New Year as lords of the castle or soaked up in a bath tub full of beer? Maybe it is the romance of a snow covered cottage in the mountains that your heart desires? The Czech Republic offers a wide range of possibilities for saying farewell to the old year and welcoming the new one. Feel free to choose.

REPURCHASE OF SHARES IN ASTRAZENECA PLC

AstraZeneca PLC announced that on 3 November 2011, it purchased for cancellation 703,672 ordinary shares of AstraZeneca PLC at a price of 2959 pence per share. Some of these shares were purchased under the terms of the previously announced irrevocable, non-discretionary share repurchase programme for the period 3 October 2011 to 16 December 2011. Upon the cancellation of these shares, the number of shares in issue will be 1,317,296,198. A C N Kemp Company Secretary 4 November 2011

Stora Enso plans restructuring of packaging operations to better meet customer needs

STORA ENSO OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 4 November 2011 at 11.00 EETStora Enso’s Packaging Business Area plans to increase its cost competitiveness and respond to market demand by restructuring its core and coreboard operations in Finland, Germany, the United Kingdom and the USA, and streamlining corrugated packaging production in Finland. “In core and coreboard markets the main customer is the board and paper industry. Decreased demand for paper mill cores in mature markets has made the market situation tighter, and in the current financial situation the outlook is uncertain. Corrugated

IBS Launches Enterprise Vertical Leadership Program

Company’s Customer-Focused Realignment Continues Announcement of Enterprise Vertical Leadership Program for Key Industry-Leading CompaniesSTOCKHOLM, Sweden, Nov. 4, 2011 – International Business Systems (IBS), a global leading integrated ERP and supply chain provider, today announced the launch of its Enterprise Vertical Leadership Program (EVLP) that provides industry-leading companies with direct input into IBS product development cycles. The program provides customers with influence into product developments with much faster time to market. Customers share in the development costs,

Arctic Gold AB (ARCT): High copper grades in Bidjovagge

Arctic Gold has now obtained high grades of copper as well in Bidjovagge.  It was previously reported that a rich gold mineralization had been encountered extending over 22.75 m with 2.59 g/t gold of which 8.8 m with 4.14 g/t in Bidjovagge. Analyses show that there are now also high grades of copper in conjunction with the gold.The rich gold section was found in drill hole 11-0016, which was drilled for the purpose of following up on the rich copper and gold mineralization found by IGE Nordic when drilling in the area in 2008. The copper analyses now at hand show high grades as well. The

Scandic winner of Nordic Council Nature and Environment Prize

Scandic was rewarded by the Nordic Council for its efforts to promote sustainable tourism in the Nordic Region and beyond. The prize ceremony took place in Copenhagen November 2, in the presence of Nordic government representatives. "Since 1994, Scandic has led the way in efforts to reduce its own environmental impact, a policy subsequently adopted by many others in the hotel industry and society in general", the adjudication panel writes.  - We are very proud to be chosen winner of the Nordic Council Nature and Environment Prize. Sustainability is something we work with every day and to

HNA/HNB –Group management changes of Hafslund ASA

Today Hafslund announces three Group management changes:  Hafslund Venture will no longer be a separate business area of Hafslund. Tore Schiøtz will step down from the Group management team but will continue as head of Hafslund Venture and will report to CEO Christian Berg. Hafslund is focusing on the development of renewable energy within hydropower, bioenergy and district heating, and the company is working to further develop infrastructure for energy and to promote growth within Nordic power sales. The organizational change is part of refining this strategy.   Senior Vice President,

Opcon’s rights issue is oversubscribed

Opcon AB (publ) (hereafter referred to as “Opcon” or “the Company”) has completed the rights issue of shares with preferential rights for existing shareholders that was agreed at the Extra General Meeting on 6 October 2011. The rights issue was oversubscribed and the Company will raise around SEK 130 million before costs.During the period 17-31 October 2011 Opcon has performed a rights issue of shares with preferential rights for existing shareholders. Subscription rights were used to subscribe for 98.7% of the rights issue. In addition, another 18% were subscribed for without subscription

REPORT FOR THE THIRD QUARTER 2011

Highlights 3Q 11: · Operating revenues were NOK 2 522 million (NOK 2 539 million) · Operating result before depreciation (EBITDA) was NOK 1 075 million (NOK 1 331 million) · Operating profit (EBIT) was NOK 530 million (NOK 802 million) · Net result after tax was NOK 341 million (NOK 651 million) · Majority’s share of net result was NOK 56 million (NOK 240 million) · Earnings per share were NOK 1.70 (NOK 7.40) · Fred. Olsen United AS secured its first contract in October Financial information As a consequence of Bonheur ASA holding more than 50% of the shares of

REPORT FOR THE THIRD QUARTER 2011

Highlights 3Q 11: · Net result after tax was NOK 54 million (NOK 171 million) · Earnings per share were NOK 1.60 (NOK 5.00) · Fred. Olsen United AS secured its first contract in October Financial information The operating result (EBIT) which mainly reflects the holding company costs, was negative NOK 43 million (negative NOK 7 million). A provision for a VAT-claim previous years has been included with NOK 31 million in the third quarter. All significant share holdings have been consolidated as associates. Consequently, the parent company is a pure holding company. Net

Q-FREE ASA - MANDATORY NOTIFICATION OF TRADE

Chairman of the Board, Ole Jørgen Fredriksen has today purchased 10,000 QFR shares at an average price of NOK 17.50. New holding of QFR shares after the transaction is 178,884.   Board member, Terje Christoffersen, has today, through his company Tell It AS purchased 12,072 QFR shares at an average price of NOK 17.50. New holding of QFR shares after the transaction is 20,072.    President and CEO, Øyvind Isaksen has today purchased 10,000 QFR shares at an average price of NOK 18.00. New holding of QFR shares after the transaction is 101,989.   CFO, Roar Østbø has today

Appointments in Konecranes' management

As of November 4, 2011, the following appointments have been made in Konecranes’ management: Mr Aku Lehtinen has been appointed Senior Vice President and head of region WEMEA (West Europe, Middle East and Africa). Mr Lehtinen was earlier Senior Vice President and head of region NEI (Nordic, East Europe and India). Mr Tomas Myntti, previously heading Konecranes’ Industrial Cranes business in region NEI, has been appointed Senior Vice President and head of region NEI. Mr Lehtinen and Mr Myntti report to the head of Market Operations Mr Harry Ollila until the end of 2011 and after

NOKIAN TYRES PLC INTERIM REPORT JANUARY-SEPTEMBER 2011: Strong third quarter results - high order book

Nokian Tyres plc Stock Exchange Release 4 November 2011, 8 a.m. NOKIAN TYRES PLC INTERIM REPORT JANUARY-SEPTEMBER 2011: Strong third quarter results - high order book Nokian Tyres group’s net sales increased by 41.3 % to EUR 974.3 million (EUR 689.4 million in1-9/2010). Operating profit grew to EUR 261.0 million (EUR 130.4 million) and Earnings per share increased to EUR 1.66 (EUR 0.85). Outlook: Car tyre deliveries have increased clearly and demand remains strong for all 2011 on Nokian Tyres’ core markets, despite uncertainties in the global economy. Low inventories in

HKSCAN GROUP'S INTERIM REPORT 1 January - 30 September 2011

* The HKScan Group’s net sales in the first nine months of the year grew to EUR 1 841.4 million (EUR 1 518.3 million). Growth in net sales was 21%.   * Group EBIT for the first nine months of the year came in at EUR 22.1 million (EUR 32.3 m).   * The protracted difficulties in the pork business began to ease in the second half of the period under review.   * HKScan’s sales in the consumer market strengthened further. The Group’s market positions were stable, in some parts on the rise.   * The company reaffirms its guidance given in the Q2 interim report. The Group's

Third Quarter Report 2011

Panoro Energy ASA ("PEN" ticker code OSE) and its subsidiaries (“Panoro Energy” or “the Company”) report EBITDA of USD 2.3 million for the third quarter 2011. During the quarter, maintenance and repair work continued on the platform risers at the Manati field, oil was discovered at the Ruche-Marine-1 pre-salt exploration well, drilling commenced in Mengo-Kundji-Bindi (MKB) and, on behalf of the partnership, the Company signed a rig contract for drilling of three high-impact exploration wells in the Santos basin. Third Quarter Highlights and Subsequent Events · Group net gas sales

Finnforest solutions used in The Pilke House, winner of the Finnish Wood Award 2011.

The wooden architecture in Pilke is beautiful and it makes use of the possibilities of wood in many ways both structurally and aesthetically. Also, timber has been combined with other construction materials in a practical way that exudes its beauty. The Pilke office building and science centre was designed by APRT (Architectural Studio Artto Palo Rossi Tikka Architects), which has also designed, for example, Sibelius Hall in Lahti, Finland, the 2001 recipient of the Finnish Wood Award. The main designer in the Pilke project was architect Teemu Palo. Pilke’s load-bearing construction,

Norse Names Holbrook Chief Legal Officer and Ali Executive Vice President Operations and Reservoir Management

November 4, 2011Norse Energy Corp. ASA (“NEC” ticker Oslo Stock Exchange, Norway; “NSEEY” ticker U.S. OTC) announces that is has named S. Dennis Holbrook, Chief Legal Officer and Nazir Ali Executive Vice President of Operations and Reservoir Management. Mr. Holbrook joined Norse on October 1, 2008 as Executive Vice President for Regulatory Compliance and Public Relations after representing the Company for many years as its legal counsel. Holbrook has over 35 years experience in the oil and gas industry, having worked on energy issues in the U.S Senate, the Federal Energy Administration,

SCA establishes a joint venture in Australasia with Pacific Equity Partners

SCA has decided to form a joint venture partnership for its existing operations in Australasia with the Australian company Pacific Equity Partners (PEP). SCA and PEP Fund IV will each hold 50% of the company.Working with local partners and in joint ventures in selected markets is a strategy that works well for SCA. This deal in Australasia enables a more efficient financing as well as it increases the speed of development of the operations. SCA’s operations in Australia, New Zealand and Fiji employ about 1,500 people. In 2010, this business had net sales of SEK 4,400m, with some 70%

Scientology Concert Raises Funds for Sussex Air Ambulance Charity

EAST GRINSTEAD, SUSSEX—Funds raised by Scientologists at the 15th annual Gala Charity Concert at the UK headquarters of the Church of Scientology this month purchased two urgently needed fast response vehicles for Sussex Air Ambulance. The organization delivers medical crews to accidents and medical emergencies and transports patients to the nearest major hospital or specialist unit in a fraction of the time a land ambulance takes. While most of Sussex Air Ambulance rescues are by air, the charity also needs fast response vehicles for rescues in bad weather and at night. This year,

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