M-real divests its Myllykoski Paper holding to UPM

M-real Corporation Press Release on 30 June 2011 M-real Corporation, a part of Metsäliitto Group, has entered into an agreement to divest to UPM-Kymmene Corporation its 35% holding in Myllykoski Paper and the capital loan M-real has granted to Myllykoski Paper. Consequently M-real books in its 2Q 2011 result before taxes a EUR 4 million impairment. M-real will classify the Myllykoski-holding according to IFRS5 as Assets Held for Sale and recognizes it to its fair value. The transaction has a EUR 10.5 million positive cash impact. This transaction is subject to the closing of UPM’s

STOCKHOLM PRIDE AND HiQ AIMING FOR WORLD RECORD IN LIVE STREAMING

IT consultancy HiQ aims to set a new world record in streaming during the Stockholm Pride festival. The company is encouraging all visitors to broadcast live straight from the parade using their mobiles with the goal of getting into the Guinness World Records.Earlier this year 10,000 live streams were broadcast in one day during the revolution in Egypt. This record will now be challenged during the Stockholm Pride Parade on 6 August. Today HiQ is launching a Facebook page to encourage Pride visitors to become reporters with their own live broadcasts during the parade. "The record attempt

Metsäliitto Group to increase its ownership in Metsä-Botnia

Metsäliitto Group Stock Exhange Release 30 June 2011 at 9.15Oy Metsä-Botnia Ab, a part of Metsäliitto Group, redeems its own shares from UPM-Kymmene Corporation (UPM) on the basis of a shareholders' agreement the parties made in 2009. The number of redeemed shares corresponds to 6.7% of the whole share capital of the company and the redemption price is around EUR 140 million. The transaction is closed on 30 June 2011.After the redemption Metsäliitto Osuuskunta will own around 57% of the company, M-real Oyj 32%, and UPM 11%. The arrangement will not have a significant impact on the

Change in number of shares and votes in Aerocrine

With reference to Chapter 4 Section 9 in ”lagen (1991:980) om handel med finansiella instrument” it’s hereby announced that subscription by exercise of options in Aerocrine the number of shares and votes in Aerocrine has increased as specified in the table below. Number of shares and votesBefore subscription 102 302 234Increase 10 278After subscription 102 312 512 Solna June 30, 2011 Aerocrine AB (publ.) For further information, please contact: Michael Colérus, CFO, +46 8 629 07 85

Meda and Valeant sign collaboration agreement

Meda and Valeant (NYSE: VRX) (TSX: VRX) have entered into a collaboration agreement. Meda has out-licensed exclusive rights for Elidel (pimecrolimus 1% cream) and Xerese (acyclovir and hydrocortisone cream) to Valeant for the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The parties will collaborate on life cycle opportunities for both products. Meda will receive initial payments of 76 MUSD, whereof about half would be recognized as income over a longer period. Meda will also earn long term double digit royalties on net sales for Zovirax cream and ointment (treatment of cold sores and genital herpes), Xerese,

INCREASED NUMBER OF SHARES AND VOTES IN MOBERG DERMA

The number of shares and the number of votes in Moberg Derma AB (publ) have changed as a result of a new issue of 2,550,524 shares in total, in connection with Moberg Derma's listing on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm.Today, the last trading day of the month, there are in total 9,079,020 shares and 9,079,020 votes in Moberg Derma. Moberg Derma discloses the information provided herein pursuant to the Securities Markets Act and/or the Financial Instruments Trading Act. The information was submitted for publication at 08:00 am (CET) on June 30th, 2011.

Increased number of shares and votes in Medivir

The number of shares and votes in Medivir has changed as a result of issuance of shares as consideration in the offer for BioPhausia and as a result of the exercise of employee stock options. Today, the last trading day of the month, there are in total 31,174,846 shares and 37,114,846 votes in the company. Huddinge, June 30, 2011Medivir AB (publ) Medivir is required under the Financial Instruments Trading Act to make the information in this press release public. The information was submitted for publication at 08.00 am CET on June 30, 2011. For more information about Medivir,

Stock Exchange of Thailand selects Scila Surveillance

Cinnober to deliver trading, market data, and surveillance systems for Thai bourse’s equities and derivatives markets The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and Cinnober announce today the formal agreement under which Cinnober will deliver several core systems to SET, replacing SET’s trading, market data and surveillance systems for both the equities and derivatives markets. The new systems will start to go live in 2012 for equities, and 2013 for derivatives. “This is an investment in world-class technology that will not only boost the Thai capital market’s efficiency and vitality,

Micronic Mydata receives order for an FPS mask writer from a new customer in Asia

Täby, Sweden – 30 June, 2011 – Micronic Mydata AB (publ), listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm, Small Cap: MICR, today announced an order for a mask writer in the FPS series from a new customer in Asia. The system is scheduled for delivery during the first quarter of 2012.Micronic Mydata’s FPS mask writer enables volume production of high quality photomasks for multiple electronic applications.“This order confirms the fact that we see to the customer’s need for flexibility, productivity and stability. The system enables cost effective production of several kinds of advanced electronics, such

Interim report 1 September 2010 - 31 May 2011

Third quarter, March 1, 2011 – May 31, 2011 · Net sales totaled SEK 675 M (731), down 7.6 percent. The negative impact from the divested operations at Steen & Ström department store is -1.1 percent. Sales in comparable proprietary stores declined 6.4%. · Write-down of goodwill and JC-trademark have been made with gross SEK 431 M, net after deferred taxes SEK 368 M. · Provisions have been made for obsolescence in inventory with 58 MSEK, and for doubtful receivables with 14 MSEK. · The operating result declined with SEK 108 M to SEK -102 M (6) excluding write-down of goodwill

YIT BEGINS CONSTRUCTION ON THE RATINANKAARI ENERGYGENIUS OFFICE BUILDING IN TAMPERE, FINLAND

INVESTOR NEWS          June 30, 2011 at 9:00 a.m.YIT BEGINS CONSTRUCTION ON THE RATINANKAARI ENERGYGENIUS OFFICE BUILDING IN TAMPERE, FINLAND YIT will in July begin construction on the Ratinankaari office and commercial building, worth approximately EUR 35 million, in the Ratina area of Tampere city centre, Finland. The two office buildings, partly linked to each other, will have a total of 11,000 m[2] of office premises. The part of the premises completed first will be ready for occupancy in winter 2013. Located in the crossing of Hatanpään Valtatie and Tampereen Valtatie roads,

Publication of changes to the total numbers of shares and votes in Betsson AB (publ)

Following the directed rights issue consummated as part of Betsson AB’s (publ) (”Betsson”) acquisition of Betsafe, the total numbers of shares and votes as of 30 June 2011 amount to 40,337,989 and 89,117,989, respectively, divided into 5,420,000 shares of series A with ten votes each and 34,917,989 shares of series B with one vote each. As of June 1st, 2011, the total number of shares and votes in Betsson amounted to 39,653,720 and 88,433,720, respectively, divided into 5,420,000 shares of series A with ten votes each and 34,233,720 shares of series B with one vote each. Consequently,

Tecnotree wins expansion orders worth USD 15.9 million

Tecnotree CorporationStock Exchange Release30th June 2011 at 8.30 amTecnotree has received several expansion orders from a Latin American operator group. These expansions bring more capacity and functionality on previously deployed Tecnotree AgilityTM Prepaid Charging and Messaging installations across operations in Central and South America. The total value of orders is USD 15.9 million.“At Tecnotree we take pride in providing a high level of service and competitive solutions generating concrete business value to our customers. Trusting significant expansion business with us is a

Outotec to deliver the world's largest iron ore pelletizing plant in Brazil

OUTOTEC OYJ  PRESS RELEASE, JUNE 30, 2011 AT 8:30 AM Outotec to deliver the world's largest iron ore pelletizing plant in Brazil Outotec has agreed with Samarco Mineração S.A. on a turnkey delivery of the world's largest iron ore pelletizing plant in Brazil. The contract value is approximately EUR 200 million, which will be booked in Outotec's second quarter order intake. In addition, the contract includes local EUR 100 million purchases performed on behalf of the customer. Some 90% of the services and supplies for the project will be delivered from Brazil. The new plant will be

Zleeping Hotels offers Facebook members all over the world exclusive free stays

As a prominent organization in the hotel sector, Zleeping  Hotels , a subsidiary of the Braganza Group, offers all Facebook members in the world the continual opportunity of a free stay at any of the company’s 1500 destinations. The Guest of Honor  project is one more step in Zleeping Hotels’ venture of involving guests in communicating, evaluating and exchanging information, all with the purpose of becoming the number one distributor in the hotel sector delivering

EOC SEES HIGH FLEET UTILISATION, BOOSTED BY NEW US$20M CONTRACT WIN FOR LEWEK CHANCELLOR

· Accommodation and construction barge will provide accommodation and support services for a maintenance project offshore Africa · Contract from new oil major adds to EOC’s growing clientele; testifies to confidence in its services and focus to expand to new markets · Contract expected to add to Group earnings from 4Q FY11EOC Limited (EOC or the Group), one of Asia’s leading providers of offshore construction and production services to the oil and gas (O&G) sector, has added to its contract backlog, with a new award for the Lewek Chancellor. Under the contract with a French oil

The John Marshall Law School Offers New LLM in TrialAdvocacy and Alternative Dispute Resolution

The John Marshall Law School's nationally ranked Trial Advocacy program expands its offerings with a new LLM degree program set to begin in the fall 2011 semester.The John Marshall Law School  is pleased to announce its new LLM program in Trial Advocacy and Dispute Resolution following the acquiescence of the program this week by the American Bar Association (ABA).             The LLM degree program, beginning in the fall 2011 semester, will complement the law school’s outstanding nationally ranked program in trial advocacy. The law school already offers its J.D.

(Un)Common Sense

By Gary Stibel, Scott Liell and Thomas Paine Whenever the Fourth of July rolls around, many of us pause to reflect upon the people, events and ideas that we commemorate with all those backyard BBQs and fireworks displays. This year, as many an American family or business faces greater challenges and uncertainty than we’ve seen in generations, it is especially fitting for us to spend a few moments recalling a time centuries ago when this country was used to thinking of itself as an underdog. (And even if you’re not an underdog, it doesn’t hurt to think like one from time to time.)

California Health Insurance Company, Master Insurance Services, Discusses the Government Ruling to Lower Insurance Costs

LOS ANGELES, CA (June, 2011) — Securing health insurance plans in California  will be much easier for people that have been denied coverage due to preexisting medical conditions, as discussed by Master Insurance Services. As part of the Affordable Care Act signed by President Obama, California residents are eligible for a preexisting condition insurance plan (PCIP) if they have been denied coverage within the past 12 months. Expanded spending for this program is making insurance more affordable for people who cannot afford high

Caswell-Massey Re-Launches 1752 Total Grooming Collection

259 Year Old Brand Creates Soothing Eucalyptus Shave ProductsNew York NY (May 2011) Caswell-Massey, has just re-launched 1752, their signature collection of men’s grooming products. Named after the year the company was founded, 1752 is now all natural and features products designed to revitalize and refresh sensitive skin in addition to enhancing the experience of daily shaving. The 1752 Total Grooming Collection includes shave cream, shave soap, pre-shave oil, aftershave balm, face wash and bath soap. Each is available in three distinctive fragrances-Almond, Sandalwood and the new scent of

OTR Tire Company Announces Consulting Services for Tire Manufacturers

Hong Kong, June 29, 2011 -- Xtreme OTR Tire Company, Ltd. (XOTC), a fast growing manufacturer of OTR tires , has launched a Tire Consulting Services  Group to supply manufacturing consulting services to OTR Tire manufacturers worldwide. XOTC has a U.S. based engineering staff with over 400 years of experience in OTR Tire: plant design, manufacturing process, design, tire compounding, manufacturing training and on-site support. The U.S. based engineering team is available to assist OTR Tire

Global dc-dc converter market to see strong growth hitting $4.3bn by 2016

Report Buyer, the online destination for business intelligence for major industry sectors, has added a new report.According to a new report titled Worldwide DC-DC Converter Modules  Forecasts the opportunities for getting strategic advantage in the world dc-dc converter market are changing in crucial ways. The dc-dc converter market is forecast to grow at a strong rate to $4.3 billion by 2016. Recently, dc-dc converters have become ever-more efficient and increased

Wee Willie Winkie visits Blair Drummond Safari Park!

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