BPI APPOINTS NEW SITE DIRECTOR AT GREENOCK

BPI (British Polythene Industries plc) has appointed a new site director at its Greenock production facility. Paul Rampling takes up the post from the 1stAugust 2011 replacing outgoing site director Johnstone Smith who moves to the Ardeer facility in Ayrshire. Paul, who began working for BPI in 1999, graduated with a Masters Degree in Chemical Engineering from Exeter University. Having joined BPI’s graduate scheme, Paul initially worked on films for hygiene critical applications such as food packaging. He then progressed through numerous positions, including process technologist where he

Zedex Bitumen DPC proves trusted choice for Banner Homes

A leading independent developer of high quality homes has turned to Visqueen Zedex Bitumen DPC to help it meet the challenges of a particularly demanding application. Banner Homes, which has an impressive reputation for developing luxury residences in central and southern England, has used the heavy duty waterproofing system on its Verney Road development in Winslow, Bucks for a demanding low loading application. This mixed development of three and four bed houses and executive apartments with parapet walls is situated on high ground in an exposed location. As such, Banner Homes

AarhusKarlshamn AB – Record high second quarter operating profit and AAK Acceleration on track

· Net sales in the second quarter increased to SEK 3.907 million (3.594) mainly due to increased raw material prices and a better product mix, partly offset by a negative currency translation impact of SEK 361 million. Volumes decreased by 8 percent due to lower commodity volumes consistent with previous quarter. Volumes of speciality products continued to increase in line with the strategy and the action plans defined in AAK Acceleration. · Operating profit amounted to SEK 196 million (164), an improvement of 20 percent. At fixed exchange rates operating profit improved by 32 percent.

AAK Interim Report Quarter 2, 2011

Second quarter 2011 · Net sales in the second quarter increased to SEK 3,907 million (3,594) mainly due to increased raw material prices and a better product mix, partly offset by a negative currency translation impact of SEK 361 million. Volumes decreased by 8 percent due to lower commodity volumes, consistent with the previous quarter. Speciality volumes continued to increase. · Operating profit, excluding non-recurring items of SEK 3 million, amounted to SEK 196 million (164), an improvement of 20 percent. At fixed exchange rates operating profit improved by 32 percent. ·

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Free Legal Clinic In Chicago Offers Experience for Law School Students and Advice to Those Facing Housing Discrimination

The Fair Housing Legal Clinic at The John Marshall Law School in Chicago has been helping Chicagoans expand their housing options the past 25 years. The clinic provides free representation to those who may not have access to an attorney, or refers individuals to outside attorneys. Its free legal services also help train future lawyers.When a Chicago mother took her housing voucher and her daughter to what she hoped was their future home, she met with a landlord who refused to let her apply because she had a young child in tow. “Section 8 people with vouchers are considered undesirable to

TRANSCOM REPORTS FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER AND SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

Luxembourg, 20 July 2011 – Transcom WorldWide S.A., the global outsourced services provider, today announced its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended 30 June 2011.Transcom delivered €134.3 million revenue and €-26.1 million EBITA in the second quarter. The main highlights of the second quarter 2011 are: · Revenue: €9.8 million sequential revenue erosion with an impact of €1.9 million on gross profit in the quarter. · Restructuring: €24.2 million cost corresponding to the first phase of the €32.8 million restructuring program announced on June 21, 2011 ·

REPURCHASE OF SHARES IN ASTRAZENECA PLC

Further to the announcement of its irrevocable, non-discretionary share repurchase programme for the period 9 May 2011 to 26 August 2011, AstraZeneca PLC announced that under the terms of that programme it purchased for cancellation 142,229 ordinary shares of AstraZeneca PLC at a price of 3023 pence per share on 19 July 2011. Upon the cancellation of these shares, the number of shares in issue will be 1,364,827,693. A C N Kemp Company Secretary 20 July 2011

INCREASED NUMBER OF SHARES ENTERED INTO TRADE REGISTER

50,000 new share subscriptions, based on the company's 2007B stock options and approved by the Board of Directors of Revenio Group Corporation on 23 June 2011, have been entered into the trade register today. The share subscription price under 2007B option rights is EUR 0.29 per share. The subscription period for 2007B options is from 1 November 2010 to 1 November 2014.After these subscriptions, the number of Revenio Group Corporation's shares and votes will rise to 76,889,730. These increases were recorded in their entirety in the unrestricted shareholders’ equity fund. Revenio Group

Outokumpu's second quarter 2011 - heavy restructuring actions taken, stainless market weaker

PRESS RELEASE20 July 2011 at 9.10 am EET Highlights  Underlying operational result some EUR -5 million  Non-recurring costs EUR -138 million  Operating loss EUR -169 million   Capital gains EUR 242 million   Profit before taxes and earnings per share positive at EUR 21 million and EUR 0.28 per share   Customers destocking due to declining nickel price, third-quarter operating profit expected to be clearly negative      Group key figures, EUR million   II/11 II/10 I/11

Interim Report January-June 2011

(For table, see attached file)   · Profit after net financial items amounted to SEK 56 (61) million for January to June 2011. Operating profit amounted to SEK 57 (55) million for the first six months of 2011.   · Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 30 (134) million for the first six months of 2011. Working capital, which rose significantly during the first quarter, has started to revert to normal levels.   · The price of long-fibre chemical pulp in USD achieved historically high levels at the end of the quarter. However, there was only a slight increase

Half Year Report January – June 2011

· Comparable sales1) for the second quarter increased by 3 percent to 2,944 MSEK (2,849) and by 11 percent in local currencies. Sales for the second quarter of 2010 including businesses transferred to STG amounted to 3,701 MSEK · Comparable operating profit2) for the second quarter increased by 5 percent to 829 MSEK (793) and by 13 percent in local currencies · Operating profit including businesses transferred to STG last year, share of net profit from STG and larger one time items3) for the second quarter amounted to 904 MSEK (945) · EPS (basic) for the second quarter amounted to 2.

Outokumpu Oyj - heavy restructuring actions taken, stainless market weaker

INTERIM REPORT20 July 2011 at 9.00 am EETSecond-quarter 2011 highlights - Underlying operational result some EUR -5 million (I/2011: EUR -12 million).- Raw material-related inventory losses of some EUR 26 million (I/2011: gains ofsome EUR 45 million) and non-recurring items of EUR -138 million (I/2011: none).- Operating loss EUR -169 million (I/2011: profit of EUR 33 million)- Capital gains of EUR 242 million reported under net financial items, apositive impact of EUR 162 million on cash flow.- Net profit positive at EUR 50 million (I/2011: EUR 16 million)- Operational cash flow

Interim report April - June 2011

“Demand during the quarter remained favorable in most segments. We are continuing to enhance our market positions. Growth was highly satisfactory, notably in China and India. Organic sales rose 13 percent. Operating profit, excluding items affecting comparability, increased to SEK 751 M, with the EBITDA margin exceeding our financial target and totaling 12.8 percent.Higher raw material costs have been generally compensated by higher sales volumes, price adjustments and other measures. We are continuing to focus our operations and raise our presence in selected profitable segments. Two

Outokumpu appoints Jarmo Tonteri Executive Vice President - Specialty Stainless

STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE20 July 2011 at 8.45 am EETMr. Jarmo Tonteri has been appointed Executive Vice President - SpecialtyStainless and member of Outokumpu Group's Executive Committee as of 1 August2011. He will report to CEO Mika Seitovirta. Mr. Tonteri will be responsible forOutokumpu's business units Special Coil, Special Plate and Long Products as wellas the thin and precision strip mill Kloster and Group R&D. He will be based inStockholm. Jarmo Tonteri is a Finnish citizen, born 1952 and holds a Master of Technology(metallurgy) from Helsinki University of Technology and a

Handelsbanken's interim report January - June 2011

Summary January - June 2011, compared with January - June 2010 · Profit after tax for total operations went up by 12 per cent to SEK 6,068 million (5,426) and earnings per share after dilution increased by 12 per cent to SEK 9.59 (8.57) · Operating profit for continuing operations went up by 10 per cent to SEK 8,066 million (7,331) · Return on equity for total operations was 13.6 per cent (12.8) · Net interest income rose by 8 per cent to SEK 11,190 million (10,398) and by 10 per cent excluding exchange rate effects · Income rose by 3 per cent to SEK 16,107 million (

TeliaSonera January-June 2011

A united TeliaSonera shows stronger profitabilitySecond quarter · Net sales in local currencies and excluding acquisitions increased 3.0 percent. In reported currency, net sales decreased 4.3 percent to SEK 25,894 million (27,065). · The addressable cost base in local currencies and excluding acquisitions increased 3.5 percent. In reported currency, the addressable cost base decreased 3.5 percent to SEK 7,900 million (8,185). · EBITDA, excluding non-recurring items, increased 6.5 percent in local currencies and excluding acquisitions. In reported currency, EBITDA, excluding non-

Press release: Continued improvement for Orkla

Orkla's operating profit (EBITA) increased by 16% to NOK 1,079 million in the second quarter of 2011. Sapa continued to achieve profit growth. Profit was also boosted by strong markets and good results for Borregaard, as well as normalised production in the hydropower business. Profit for Orkla Brands was affected by a natural lag in the effect of price increases to compensate for higher raw material prices. Price rises have been implemented for the second half of 2011.   "Operational excellence is the core of Orkla's value creation, and it is therefore gratifying that operating

Interim Report January - June 2011

Stockholm - Tele2 AB, (Tele2), (NASDAQ OMX Stockholm: TEL2 A and TEL2 B) today announced its consolidated results for the second quarter 2011. "Offering the Best Deal is our business" "I am pleased to present the results of another record quarter for Tele2. We continue to deliver the Best Deal and meet its challenges in all our markets. Our financial performance is in line with our guidance and targets. In short, all our markets are doing well."   Financial highlightsNet sales amounted to SEK 9,998 (10,539) million corresponding to a growth excluding exchange rate difference

Jellyfish Protein a Hot Topic at International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease

Paris, France -- (July 20, 2011) Quincy Bioscience , a research-based biotechnology company, presented data today which demonstrates an apoaequorin-containing supplement is able to significantly improve cognitive function for adults with memory concerns. The trial findings were shared today in the “Hot Topics” category at the annual Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Paris. Quincy Bioscience President Mark Underwood presented the results of the Madison Memory Study to the world’s leading Alzheimer’s disease researchers interested in

Dogs Demonstrate Jellyfish Protein as a Potential Therapeutic for Memory Disorders at International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease

Dogs Demonstrate Jellyfish Protein as a Potential Therapeutic for Memory Disorders at International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease Paris, France -- (July 20, 2011) Quincy Animal Health, a leader in canine cognitive health, is pleased to announce that Quincy Animal Health President Mark Underwood presented data today which demonstrates an apoaequorin-containing chewable supplement is able to significantly improve cognitive function in senior dogs at the annual Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Paris. Mr. Underwood presented data from two separate trials

New USB Audio Interface, EIE Pro from Akai Professional, Showcased at Summer NAMM 2011

The ingenuous design of the new EIE Pro USB audio interface provides ultimate convenience for musiciansCumberland, R.I. (July 19, 2011) – Akai Professional, the name synonymous with music production, announces the new EIE Pro premium digital audio interface and USB hub. Akai Professional will exhibit the EIE Pro at Booth #400 at the 2011 Summer NAMM show from July 21st - 23rd in Nashville, TN. The EIE Pro is a tabletop audio/MIDI interface with USB hub in one convenient box to connect virtually any kind of music gear. The USB audio interface  on the EIE

New All-Inclusive DJ System, MIXDECK EXPRESS, Showcased at Summer NAMM

MIXDECK EXPRESS DJ System gives DJ’s the freedom to use multiple music sources.Cumberland, R.I. (July 19, 2011) – Numark, the world’s leading manufacturer of DJ equipment and technology, introduces MIXDECK EXPRESS, a full-featured DJ system that comes complete with Virtual DJ software, two CD decks, two USB flash-drive ports, and a three-channel mixer. Numark will unveil MIXDECK EXPRESS at Booth #400 at the 2011 Summer NAMM show from July 21st- 23rd in Nashville, TN. The MIXDECK EXPRESS DJ system  is designed to be compatible with virtually any music

New USB DJ Controller by Numark to be Showcased at Summer NAMM 2011

The NDX900, a new USB DJ controller, allows DJs to perform with virtually any digital music source.Cumberland, R.I. (July 19, 2011) – Numark, the world’s leading manufacturer of DJ equipment , introduces NDX900, a professional DJ controller and MP3/CD/USB player. Numark will showcase NDX900 at Booth # 400 at the 2011 Summer NAMM show from July 21st- 23rd in Nashville, TN. Based upon the popular NDX800 controller, the NDX900 DJ controller  is capable of mixing music from virtually any digital source including a computer, CDs, MP3 CDs, or even USB flash drives.