Metrocare supports Carers Week 2011

Metrocare, the healthcare recruitment company is supporting this year’s Carers Week next week (13-19 June).Carers Week highlights the vital contribution made by carers to their families and communities in providing unpaid care for someone who is ill, frail or disabled. This year, the theme for the week is ‘The True Face of Carers’. It calls for greater recognition for the diverse range of people who give up their time, money and health to look after somebody else. Steve O'Brien from Metrocare said: “Many carers in and around London suffer due to a lack of understanding about what they do

El Maniel International Inc Acquires Gold Properties in the Eastern Region of Ghana

New York – June 10, 2011 – Further to our press release dated June 1, 2011, El Maniel International Inc (OTC:EMLL) announced today that the Company has entered into a Definitive Agreement to acquire Plot D1 which is the 50 acres of gold mining claim situated approximately 80 kilometres north of Accra in the Kibi-Winneba Basin of Eastern Region, Ghana. “We are thrilled to have sealed the acquisition of Plot D1 which is situated in the Eastern Region under the Kibi-Winneba Gold Belt which exhibits similar geological features with the Ashanti Gold Belt in the Western Region of Ghana” according

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Pricer receives order from Cora in Belgium

Pricer has received an order from the Belgian subsidiary of the retailer Cora who will implement Pricer’s ESL solution in six hypermarkets. The order value is SEK 5 million and it will be implemented by Pricer’s partner Fujitsu. Cora started implementing Pricer’s ESL solution in its French stores in 2010. The retailer is represented in six countries. “We are very satisfied to continue the rollout in Cora’s stores outside of France in addition to the continued rollout in France”, says Fredrik Berglund, CEO at Pricer.   For further information, please contact:Fredrik Berglund, CEO

Signbox take forward direction with new print technology

Despite the recession Signbox continue to invest, with six-figure expenditure in new plant the latest hard evidence of their commitment to stay at the forefront of the UK sign making industry.10 June 2011 – With a long track record of innovation and renowned for staying one step ahead of their competitors, Signbox are just taking delivery of cutting edge print technology – manufactured by the Italian firm of Durst Phototechnik AG, it’s the first machine of its kind in the UK. This six-figure investment paves the way for Signbox to produce signs and large format graphics at production levels

TASTE OF SUMMER AT WYBOSTON LAKES

News Release 10th June 2011Honeyed figs, grilled seabass and roast breast of lamb are just a few of the delicious dishes on offer on the new seasonal summer menus at the Waterfront Restaurant & Bar. Located midway between Bedfordand Cambridge, diners can make the most of the new culinary delights available at the award-winning AA Rosette restaurant at Wyboston Lakes and, weather permitting, can dine ‘al fresco’ taking advantage of its beautiful lakeside setting. The ‘starters’ menu features new additions such as pea and mint soup with crème fraîche, honeyed figs and gorgonzola with

Lundbeck announces that Stig Løkke Pedersen, Executive Vice President, Commercial Operations, resigns

H. Lundbeck A/S (Lundbeck) today announced that Stig Løkke Pedersen, EVP forCommercial Operations, has decided to resign from his position at Lundbeck inorder to pursue new opportunities. The Board of Directors of Lundbeck will nowinitiate a process to find a replacement. Stig Løkke Pedersen will remainavailable to Lundbeck following his resignation. "Now when turning 50, I have decided to make a change in my professional life. Ihave been privileged to have been in leading positions with Lundbeck for almost20 years, and I have enjoyed being part of Lundbeck's journey transforming

Warrington children get fruity with Bupa

‘MUSIC IN HOSPITALS’ BRINGS MUSIC TO RESIDENTS’ EARS

‘MUSIC IN HOSPITALS’ BRINGS MUSIC TO RESIDENTS’ EARS

NEW RANGE ADDITIONS & CATALOGUE FROM DAYCO

GENOVIS: COMMUNIQUÉ FROM ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING FOR GENOVIS AB (PUBL) June 9, 2011

The following decisions were adopted at the Annual General Meeting: The balance sheet and income statement were ratified. The Board of Directors and the CEO were discharged from liability. The Board shall consist of six ordinary members with no alternates until the next Annual General Meeting. Nicklas Gerhardsson, Thomas Laurell and Carina Schmidt, Fredrik Lindgren and Ebba Åsly Fåhraeus were re-elected as Board members. Jacob Engellau was elected new Board member since Hans Göran Arlock has declined re-election. Ebba Åsly Fåhraeus was elected as Chairman of the Board. A

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Peab begins construction of Max IV in Lund

Peab has been contracted to build Phase 1 of the Max IV laboratory in Lund. The project includes a startup building, a tunnel for linear accelerator with klystron gallery, a Short Pulse Facility and ground work. The client is Property ML4 AB and the contract amounts to SEK 360 million.Ground and excavation work has begun, concrete work starts in August and the project office will be established during September. Installation and other construction work starts at the turn of the year. For further information, please contact: Stefan Rosenlöf, region manager Peab +46 733 4168 Gösta

RSLSteeper launches EvoAssist - A new universal home control application for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad

EvoAssist  can be set up to facilitate a wide range of everyday tasks through infra red and RF radio control including answering telephones, opening curtains, raising alarms, unlocking doors and changing television channels, and is compatible with both RSLSteeper and third party peripherals. Dave Howson, Director of RSLSteeper’s Assistive Technology division, said: “We have created a product that helps users maintain and increase their independence, giving them total control of their environment via a mainstream, desirable device which doesn’t

Contract signed for a new store in Sweden

Clas Ohlson has signed a contract regarding a new store at Valbo Shopping Center, Gävle, Sweden. The retail space will amount to a total of 1,449 square metres. The store’s catchment area comprises approximately 94,000 residents and the store is scheduled to open in autumn 2011/winter 2012. Future store establishments that have been contracted to date are: Akseli Shopping Centre, Mikkeli, Finland in June 2011; Flygstaden Shopping Centre, Halmstad, Sweden in June 2011; Newcastle, UK in August 2011; Gränby, Uppsala, Sweden in August 2011; Buskerud Storsenter Shopping centre, Nedre Eiker,

Noreco provides market update

Stavanger, 10 June 2011: Norwegian Energy Company ASA (Noreco) has over the recent days seen substantial movements in its share price, and would like to clarify the company's position with regards to its financial situation and certain ongoing activities.   At the end of first quarter 2011, Noreco had NOK 490 million in cash and cash equivalents. In April the company issued a new NOK 600 million bond. In May the company entered an agreement to sell its shares in the oil fields Brage and Hyme for a consideration of USD 85 million. This transaction is expected to be completed this

The sale of Veidekke Gjenvinning to be carried out in June 2011

On 9 March, Veidekke reported that they had entered into an agreement with Altor Fund III (Altor) for the sale of 100% of the shares of Veidekke Gjenvinning AS. The agreement was subject to approval from the Norwegian Competition Authority. Such approval has now been granted, and the transaction will thus be carried out in the middle of June and will be effective in the accounts in the second quarter of 2011. BackgroundVeidekke has entered into an agreement with Altor Fund III (Altor) for the sale of 100% of the shares of Veidekke Gjenvinning AS. Altor previously announced the

REPURCHASE OF SHARES IN ASTRAZENECA PLC

AstraZeneca PLC announced that on 9 June 2011, it purchased for cancellation 285,717 ordinary shares of AstraZeneca PLC at a price of 3170 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 9 May 2011 to 26 August 2011. Upon the cancellation of these shares, the number of shares in issue will be 1,375,549,413. A C N Kemp Company Secretary 10 June 2011

Swedish energy and environmental technology shortlisted in Sustainable Shipping Awards

•                     Up to 5-10% fuel savings with Opcon Powerbox Energy and environmental technology Group Opcon and its new marine adaptation of Opcon Powerbox have been shortlisted in the prestigious Sustainable Shipping Awards in the category Environmental Innovation of the Year. These awards recognise companies and individuals making great strides to shape and improve the environmental legacy of shipping. The final will be decided in London on 7 July 2011. For more information about the Awards see www.sustainableshipping.com. “This is an important acknowledgment. Just to be

Mandatory notification of trade - Åge Korsvold

Through the related company Gyljandi AS, on 9 June 2011, Åge Korsvold, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors of Orkla ASA, signed a forward contract to buy 200,000 shares in Orkla ASA with a due date of 8 December 2011 at a price of NOK 51.78 per share. Following this transaction, Åge Korsvold and related parties control 220,000 shares in Orkla ASA. Orkla ASA,Oslo, 10 June 2011Contact:Rune Helland, SVP Investor RelationsTel.: +47 22 54 44 11  This information is subject of the disclosure requirements acc. to §5-12 vphl (Norwegian Securities Trading Act)

IGT has received acceptances representing 93.2 percent of the shares in Entraction Holding AB, completes the Offer and extends the acceptance period

This press release may not be distributed, directly or indirectly, into or in Australia, Japan, Canada, South Africa or New Zealand. The Offer is not being made to (and acceptances will not be accepted from) persons in those countries or elsewhere where their participation requires further documentation, filings or other measures in addition to those required by Swedish law.International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) (“IGT”) – a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of gaming machines and systems products, as well as online and mobile gaming solutions for regulated gaming

INVITATION TO PRESS AND TELEPHONE CONFERENCE ON 22 JUNE

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB presents the second quarterly results for 2011 at a press conference on Wednesday 22 June at 9.30. There will also be a telephone conference in English at 14.00 the same day.The six-month results for the period 1 December 2010 to 31 May 2011 are released at approximately 8.00 on 22 June and thereafter published on hm.com. The press conference starts at 9.30 in “Ljusgården” in H&M’s premises on Mäster Samuelsgatan 49, 3rd floor, in Stockholm. H&M’s CEO Karl-Johan Persson and Head of Investor Relations Nils Vinge will present the six-month results followed by an