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Vattenfall to present third quarter results 2011

Vattenfall will release its nine-month interim report on Thursday, 27 October, 2011. The results will be published on www.vattenfall.com at 09:00 (CET).Conference Call for analysts and investors:Commencing at 10:00 (CET), Vattenfall’s President and CEO, Øystein Løseth and CFO Dag Andresen, will host a conference call for investors and analysts presenting the results, followed by a Question & Answer session. The conference call will be audiocast.To participate in the Conference Call please dial one of the following numbers a few minutes before 10:00 CET:+44 (0) 203 059 58 62 (UK)+46 (

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 16 December 2011, AstraZeneca PLC announced that under the terms of that programme it purchased for cancellation 492,982 ordinary shares of AstraZeneca PLC at a price of 3023 pence per share on 21 October 2011. Upon the cancellation of these shares, the number of shares in issue will be 1,322,331,902. A C N Kemp Company Secretary 24 October 2011

Länsförsäkringar Hypotek: Interim report January – September 2011

”Länsförsäkringar is growing and strengthening its position in the retail mortgage market. It is also particularly gratifying that Länsförsäkringar has Sweden’s most satisfied retail bank customers and that eight out of ten retail mortgage customers are also bank customers. Credit quality is very high. We are well-equipped to meet the more uncertain financial environment with very high liquidity and favourable borrowing durations,” says Anders Borgcrantz, President of Länsförsäkringar Hypotek. The period in brief • Lending rose 12% to SEK 87 billion (77).• Operating profit increased

Länsförsäkringar Bank: Interim report January – September 2011

”Länsförsäkringar hasSweden’s most satisfied retail bank customers for the seventh time in eight years. This is a confirmation of the bank’s success and that Länsförsäkringar has one of the very strongest brands in the market. Our market position is continuing to be strengthened in all areas, particularly in deposits, which shows that we offer customers reliable forms of savings. Credit quality remained high. Our liquidity is high and borrowing has a favourable maturity structure. Accordingly, the bank is well-equipped for more uncertain trends in the economic environment,” says Rikard

Semcon receives project to update a complete car

Semcon has signed an order worth EUR 22 million, with an automotive manufacturer outside Europe, which includes updating an existing car with emphasis on safety.The project is a facelift with the emphasis on safety, meaning that the car will meet future safety requirements. The project will begin immediately and run until the end of 2013. The project will be led and mainly carried out by Semcon’s German organization, but with support from colleagues in the UK and India. “It’s gratifying that Semcon has signed an additional order based on our knowledge of developing complete cars. It also

DOUBLE HEADER FOR OLD STATION NURSERY AT TOP AWARDS

News release 24th October 2011Staff at The Old Station Nursery Group are celebrating after two of their colleagues were shortlisted for awards in the prestigious Nursery Management Today Awards. Louise Jenkins, Nursery Manager at the Filkins setting in Oxfordshire, has been shortlisted for Nursery Manager of the Year and Paula Leeson, who is based at the Wragby Road setting in Lincoln, has been shortlisted for Operations/Regional Manager of the Year. Now in its ninth year, the awards recognise the achievements of staff working within the sector and celebrate excellence in childcare.

Interim report January - September 2011

Continuing growth for ProactNine months in brief · Net turnover increased by 68 % to SEK 1 533 (911) million. · EBITDA increased by 46 % to SEK 83.9 (57.3) million. · Profit before tax fell by 27 % to SEK 29.2 (39.6) million. Excluding acquired units, profit increased by 40 % to SEK 55.5 million. Profit was affected by acquisition expenses amounting to SEK 12.7 million. · Profit after tax fell by 29 % to SEK 21.3 (29.8) million. · Profit per share fell by 42 % to SEK 1.80 (3.10). · Return on equity over the last 12 months amounted to 23.4 (31.3) %. The third quarter

Scrap “confusing” animal welfare labels, say shoppers

A huge 83% of shoppers find the abundance of animal welfare logos and labels on fresh meat packs “confusing”, according to new research – and an even greater 93% would like to see the labels abolished and each retailer implement their own single standard, assuring consumers that a high level of animal welfare has been adhered to. The feeling appears to be reasonably consistent across all age groups. Over-55s are the most in favour of each retailer implementing their own standard, with 88% of those polled in that age category finding the number of labels confusing, against 81% of 18-24-

AMPK activator O304, 3-in-1 Drug

O304 acts like “Exercise in a Pill”, is anti-Diabetic and induces Brown Fat which disposes of excess calories as heatThe benefits of physical activity on general health especially in elderly, makes it a desirable, yet elusive goal to identify orally active drugs that would mimic the effects of exercise on endurance and on metabolic and other diseases. Similarly, drugs that could stimulate the disposal of excess calories/fat in the absence of exercise would be helpful in combating the epidemic increase in obesity that is associated with a western diet and sedentary life style. The generation

Invitation to conference call regarding presentation of FinnvedenBulten’s interim report for the period January – September, 2011

FinnvedenBulten’s interim report for the period 1 January – 30 September 2011 will be published on Tuesday 1 November, at approximately 13:00 CET.Investors, analysts and media are invited to participate in the teleconference on Tuesday, November 1 at 15:30 CET when the report will be presented by FinnvedenBulten’s President and CEO Johan Westman. Additional participant from the company is Executive Vice President Tommy Andersson and CFO Helena Wennerström. To participate, please call 5 minutes before the opening of the conference call toSweden +46 (0)8 506 269 00, UK +44 (0)207 750

NUMBER OF ELISA SHARES INCREASES TROUGH SUBSCRIPTION OF 20007B OPTION RIGHTS

ELISA STOCK EXCHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT 24 OCTOBER 2011 AT 9.55amFrom 1 June 2011 to 13 October 2011, a total of 1,350 new Elisa shares have beensubscribed 2007B option rights. Subscription price, EUR 11,569.50 has beenbooked into Elisa's reserve for invested non-restricted equity. Thecorresponding increase in the number Elisa shares has been entered into theFinnish Trade Register on 24 October 2011. The shares are entitled to dividendsand have the same shareholder rights as the old shares. Trading of the newshares will begin on 25 October 2011 in NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd. The number of

Skanska awarded surgical center contract in San Antonio for USD 80 M, about SEK 516 M

Skanska has signed a design/bid/build contract to construct the second phase of the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center project at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. The contract value is USD 80 M, about SEK 516 M, which will be included in order bookings for Skanska USA Building in the fourth quarter. The customer is the United States Army Corps of Engineers.The project includes the addition of a 27,700 square meter building that will provide medical care to members of the armed services. Construction for the project will begin in November 2011 and is expected to be

Per Bengtsson appointed CEO

STOCKHOLM, October 24, 2011 – The Board of Directors in Karo Bio AB (publ) has appointed Per Bengtsson, CEO. Per Bengtsson has been acting CEO and member of the Board since May.“Karo Bio is facing several major challenges that beyond niche expertise also places high demands on commercial ability. Per knows Karo Bio well and has this competence, so we are delighted that he has accepted the challenge,” says Chairman of the Board Göran Wessman.“In parallel with the Phase III program for eprotirome, Karo Bio has interesting and promising development projects which are attracting great

Interim Report, 1 January – 30 September 2011

Operating profit/loss of SEK 156.0 mHuddinge, Sweden—Today, Medivir AB (OMX: MVIR), a research-based specialty pharmaceutical company focused on infectious diseases, is publishing its Interim Report for the period 1 January – 30 September and its operational report for the third quarter of 2011. Unless otherwise stated all figures are for the group and comparisons in this Interim Report are with the corresponding period of 2010. Interim period (January – September) · Net sales were SEK 566.8 (53.6) m · Profit/loss after tax amounted to SEK 166.9 (-77.7) m · Basic and

Changes to Management & Operating Structure

Modern Times Group MTG AB (publ.) (‘MTG’ or ‘the Group’), the international entertainment broadcasting group, today announced that it has reorganized its management and operating structure with the appointment of Jørgen Madsen as Executive Vice President of Nordic Broadcasting and Anders Nilsson as Executive Vice President of Central European Broadcasting. Irina Gofman continues in her role as Executive Vice President of Russian & CIS Broadcasting and the central and east European pay-TV channels business. The 9 strong executive management team reporting to Group President and CEO Hans-Holger

Interim Report January – September 2011

Continued improved result and strong license sales ·       Sales for January-September increased with 6 percent to SEK 463.2 (438.7) million ·       Operating profit EBITDA for the period was SEK 33.2 (19.0) million ·       Earnings per share after tax for the period were SEK 0.89 (0.24) ·       Sales for the third quarter amounted to SEK 159.4 (143.2) million ·       Operating profit EBITDA for the third quarter was SEK 16.8 (10.1) million ·       Earnings per share after tax for the third quarter were SEK 0.43 (0.10) ·       Cash-flow from operating activities for

INTERIM REPORT JANUARY – SEPTEMBER 2012

Third quarter 2012· Consolidated net revenues for the third quarter of 2012 amounted to SEK1,003 M (998). Adjusted for currency effects, revenues rose by 8 percent withorganic growth of 6 percent (3).· Operating earnings (EBIT) amounted to SEK 271 M (264). The operatingearnings include revaluations of portfolios of purchased receivables amountingto SEK 4 M (4). The   operating margin was 27 percent (26) both before andafter the revaluations.· Net earnings for the quarter amounted to SEK 177 M (171) and earnings pershare were SEK 2.21 (2.14).· Disbursements for investments

Patriarch of Zoo's African Lion Pride 'Rowdy' 1991-2011

'Rowdy', the Toronto Zoo's  oldest male African lion has passed away at age 20. Rowdy was a majestic leader of the pride of lions at the Zoo and a popular animal with the millions of zoo visitors over these years. In addition to the two male offspring born in 2000 that still reside at the Zoo, another male 'Simba' born in 1999 currently resides at accredited Parc Safari in Quebec. Rowdy's legacy lives on through 'Simba' who has since sired three female and one male to form new lion prides at that facility. Rowdy's zookeepers remember him as a gentle creature

Meet a Scientologist—Patricia Harris: Doing her Part to Uplift Inglewood

A Scientologist since 1973, Patricia Harris says Scientology transformed her life. Harris wants to share what she has gained with the Inglewood community and South Los Angeles.With the opening of the Church of Scientology in Inglewood set for November 2011, and the Church’s Scientology Community Center in South Los Angeles opening the same day, Patricia Harris, new Public Affairs Director for the Inglewood Church, says she has never had so much fun working so hard. For Harris, this is a labor of love.  A Scientologist since 1973, what she gained in Scientology transformed her life.  It

Rose, Johnson and Horford to Visit Schofield Barracks, Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam and Kaneohe Bay Marine Corp Base on ‘Hoops for Troops USO Tour’

D.J. Augustin, Tyreke Evans, JaVale McGee, Brook Lopez, Robin Lopez and Mike Miller  to Join Trio on Week-long Morale Boosting Visit with Military FamiliesWHAT:           ‘Hoops for Troops’ USO Tour to Hawaii WHO:               Derrick Rose, Chicago Joe Johnson, AtlantaAl Horford, AtlantaD.J. Augustin, CharlotteTyreke Evans, SacramentoBrook Lopez, New JerseyRobin Lopez, PhoenixJaVale McGee, Washington D.C.Mike Miller, Miami WHEN:         October 23 – 28, 2011 WHERE:       Hawaii +-----+---------+--------------------+-----------------------+----------------+

Basque Separatist ETA's Complicated Ceasefire Record: Report

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - The Basque separatist group ETA has issued what it calls a "definitive cessation of its armed activity" - the seventh ceasefire announced by the organization since 1988, finds a new analysis  by the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism  (START), based at the University of Maryland. "ETA has recently had a tendency to issue ceasefires that are later violated," says Gary LaFree 

National Cartoonists Society Brings Comic Relief and Illustration to Troops in Germany and Middle East on Annual USO Visit

Todd Clark, Paul Combs, Bruce Higdon, Bill Janocha, T. Lewis, John Read III, Debbie Schafer, Rob Smith, Jr., Ed Steckley and Sam Viviano Brighten Spirits for Military PersonnelARLINGTON, Va. (Oct. 19, 2011) – National Cartoonist Society (NCS) member Todd Clark (“Lola”) joined fellow illustrators on morale boosting USO/Armed Forces Entertainment tour to Germany and Middle East. Among those visiting and bringing comic relief to troops overseas and downrange are, cartoonists/caricaturists Paul Combs, Bruce Higdon, Bill Janocha (“Beetle Bailey”), T. Lewis (“Over the Hedge”), John Read III,

Mott MacDonald acquires Mouchel’s gas pipeline business

Engineering, management and development consultancy Mott MacDonald is pleased to announce that it has acquired Mouchel Energy Ltd, which has particular expertise in the UK gas sector. Mott MacDonald is a global leader in the energy sector and bringing Mouchel Energy on board will give the Group a strong base in the UK gas pipeline business which it will develop and expand as a centre of expertise to benefit clients worldwide. Mouchel Energy is based in Hinckley in Leicestershire and provides engineering design consultancy to the gas and wider energy sector. It specialises in providing

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