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RESOLUTIONS PASSED AT YIT CORPORATION'S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE     March 11, 2011 at 12:45RESOLUTIONS PASSED AT YIT CORPORATION’S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING YIT Corporation’s Annual General Meeting, which was held today on March 11, 2011, adopted the 2010 financial statements and discharged the members of the Board of Directors and the President and CEO from liability. The Annual General Meeting decided on the payment of dividends, the composition of the Board of Directors and their fees, the election of the auditor and his fee, the authorisation of the Board of Directors to share buyback and the amendment of the Company's

Epic nominated for IVCA Awards

Epic’s e-learning programme for the BBC’s Editorial Standards has been nominated in the e-learning category at the IVCA Awards 2011 . The IVCA Awards, attended by commissioners, government representatives, industry colleagues and the media, are the largest and most prestigious worldwide corporate communication awards. The ceremony recognises excellence in effective business and public sector communications in video, interactive projects, business television and digital media. Marco Forgione, Chief

Autoliv Wins Toyota Award of Excellence

(Stockholm, March 11, 2011) --- At Toyota Motor Corporation’s 2011 Global Supplier Convention in Nagoya, Japan, Autoliv Inc. (NYSE: ALV and SSE: ALIV) – the global leader in automotive safety systems – was honored for its contributions during 2010. Autoliv was selected as a winner of the global Toyota Excellence Award for outstanding performance in “Value Improvement”. The award was given to Autoliv by Akio Toyoda, President of Toyota Motor Corporation.In addition to the global award for “Value Improvement”, Autoliv Japan was recognized for its quality achievements. “We are honored and

New UK coconut water brand hits the market

UK-based, Freedom Brands Ltd, is set to launch its exciting new Go Coco Coconut Water to the UK food and drink market at IFE 2011 – the UK’s largest gathering of international food and drink trade suppliers, taking place at London’s ExCeL on 13th-16th March. Dr Ross Currie, Executive Director at Freedom Brands Ltd, said: “Coconut water is fast becoming one of the most popular natural alternatives to traditional energy drinks, with a strong sport and celebrity following in the USA. We’ve seen the market grow from 0 to $450M in a little over ten years with the largest markets in Brazil –

It's time to make good your business promises, Bibby Consulting & Support tells Cameron

The time for talking tough on removing the red tape that holds back business growth is over and the government needs to take swift and effective action, Bibby Consulting and Support has told the Prime Minister. The company specialises in employment law and health and safety legislation and managing director Michael Slade has written to the David Cameron, calling on him to make good his regular promises to help businesses thrive. Slade decided to act after Bibby Consulting & Support carried out a major survey of hundreds of businesses across the UK. The Bibby Employer Survey generated a

BIOHIT'S ANNUAL REPORT 2010 HAS BEEN PUBLISHED

The Annual Report 2010 is now available also in English on Biohit’s website at www.biohit.com/investors. The Annual Report includes the annual summary for 2010.   Further information: Jussi Heiniö, President and CEOTel: +358 (0) 9 773 861jussi.heinio@biohit.com Distribution: NASDAQ OMX Helsinki OyCentral storage facility (www.oam.fi)Presswww.biohit.com About Biohit Oyj: Biohit Oyj is a globally operating Finnish biotechnology company that was established in 1988. The company’s mission is to improve human health and quality of life. The company follows a goal-

Micronic Mydata receives order for a mask writer Sigma7700 from an Asian customer

Täby, Sweden – 11 March, 2011 – Micronic Mydata AB (publ), listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm, Small Cap: MICR, today announced an order for a laser based mask writer Sigma7700 from a leading semiconductor manufacturer in Asia. The system is scheduled for delivery during the third quarter of 2011.“The order strengthens our strong position at the customer, who already has systems from Micronic Mydata in production and who is now in need of more capacity,” said Peter Uddfors, president and CEO for Micronic Mydata AB. “We are pleased to say that we got this order in competition with other

Billerud's CFO, Bertil Carlsén, moving to Polygon Group

Bertil Carlsén, Senior Vice President and CFO of Billerud for the last five years, has decided to leave Billerud to take up a position as Executive Vice President and CFO of Tritonowned Polygon Group (form. Munters MCS).Bertil Carlsén have during his time at Billerud greatly contributed to improving Billeruds profitability, internal reporting and control, and external communication. This has contributed greatly to improving Billerud as a Group and as a brand name, and Bertil has been a valued member of Group Management. We therefore wish Bertil success in his position at Polygon Group.

Fagerhult acquires Designplan Lighting Ltd

In order to further strengthen the Fagerhult Group position in the UK market as well as adding a complementary product range for the international market, Fagerhult has acquired 100 % of the shares of Designplan Lighting Ltd (Designplan) based in Sutton, the UK.  The acquisition will have a positive effect on the earnings per share during 2011 and forward.Designplan has 180 employees and manufactures lighting fixtures primarily for environments where weather and vandal resistant lighting is needed e.g. prisons and transportation. The company has sales turnover of approximately MGBP 11 with

Saab receives significant order to the Carl-Gustaf system

Defence and security company Saab has received a significant order for ammunition to the Carl-Gustaf man-portable weapon system. The order amounts to MSEK 1155.The order comprises the production of anti-armor ammunition to the Carl-Gustaf system. Delivery will start in September 2011 and continue throughout 2012. The contract also includes an option that can give further orders for up to approximately MSEK 500, with deliveries in 2013. Production will take place in Karlskoga, Sweden. “The order is of large value for Saab, and is estimated to create approximately 40 new job opportunities

REVIEW BY THE PRESIDENT AND CEO AT THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF YIT CORPORATION

STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE          March 11, 2011 at 9:00REVIEW BY THE PRESIDENT AND CEO AT THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF YIT CORPORATION  YIT Corporation is holding its Annual General Meeting today, March 11, 2011, at 10 a.m. President and CEO Juhani Pitkäkoski will present a review of recent events at YIT, including YIT’s financial statements for 2010, the major development areas of the Group as well as the future focus areas. No essential new information will be published in the review.  The complete agenda of the AGM was published on February 4, 2011. The AGM agenda and the materials

Photocure ASA - Notification of trade

As part of the share buy back program, Photocure has on 10 March 2011 bought 500 shares in Photocure ASA with an average price of NOK 48.20 per share. The company owns after this 704,267 shares in Photocure ASA. For further information, contact: Photocure ASAChristian Fekete (CFO)E-mail: cf@photocure.noMobile +47 916 42 938   Hoffsveien 48NO-0377 Oslo, Norwaywww.photocure.com This information is subject of the disclosure requirements acc. to §5-12 vphl (Norwegian Securities Trading Act)

STANLEY CONVERGENT SECURITY SOLUTIONS RECEIVES HONEYWELL’S PRO-WATCH GOLD CERTIFICATION NATIONALLY

NAPERVILLE, IL – March 10, 2011 – Stanley Convergent Security Solutions (Stanley CSS) announces its achievement of Gold Certification in Honeywell’s Service Certification program for the Pro-Watch® Security Management platform.  Gold Certification is an honor reserved for security integrators that demonstrate a high level of expertise and commitment in Honeywell’s Enterprise level systems and products.  This national certification includes all of Stanley CSS’s 65+ U.S. locations serving the nation’s largest metropolitan areas as well as the Stanley CSS Convergence Center of Excellence (

Eriez® Orange Reports Offers Industry-Specific Solutions

Erie, PA--Eriez®, world authority in advanced technology for magnetic, vibratory and inspection applications, introduces Orange Reports, concise case studies presented in the form of one page PDF documents.  “If you are involved in separation, material beneficiation, detection, conveying, lifting, positioning, holding, feeding or detection, these reports may be of help to you,” says Dave Heubel, Eriez National Sales Manager.   Each report features a problem an actual Eriez customer has encountered, the solution they found with Eriez equipment and the result. “Individuals in every

Santa Monica Cosmetic Dentist, Dr. Khoubnazar, is Now Offering a $100 Gift Certificate

SANTA MONICA, CA (March, 2011) —Santa Monica dentist , Dr. Sanaz Khoubnazar, DMD, has earned a reputation for high quality dental care with area residents. Some of the most beautiful smiles in Santa Monica, West Los Angeles, and San Fernando Valley are courtesy of Dr. Khoubnazar. Patients have a choice of cosmetic dentistry procedures of which all are performed with total patient comfort and safety. As an incentive for anyone looking to improve the quality of his or her smile, Dr. Khoubnazar is offering a $100 gift certificate to be used for any dental

ChasenBoscolo Overturns Precedent Limiting Rights of Professional Athletes

Maryland Court of Special Appeals rules former Washington Redskins punter is entitled to workers’ compensation benefitsGREENBELT, Md. (March 10, 2011)—Former Washington Redskins punter Thomas Tupa, who suffered a career-ending back injury while warming up for a preseason game in 2005, is eligible to receive workers’ compensation under Maryland law, the state’s court ruled Feb. 28, 2011. Attorneys Benjamin T. Boscolo  and Gerry Herz of ChasenBoscolo Injury Lawyers represented Tupa in this landmark case. (No. 09-1839, Pro Football Inc. v.

El Maniel International Inc Enters into Advance Discussions with Refineries in Hong Kong SAR, China;

Gold Trading Arm to Supply Gold from Ghana, Western AfricaNew York – March 10, 2011 - El Maniel International Inc (OTC:EMLL) announced today that the Company has entered into advance discussions with a gold refinery in Hong Kong SAR, China to supply gold from Ghana, Western Africa "We are very encourage by the level of interest and demand for gold in Hong Kong and China and we are expecting to formalize our negotiation into long-term supply contracts by the end of March 2011 with the first shipment as early as April 2011" states Jamie Khoo, CEO of El Maniel International Inc "We will

Tchenguiz laywer: Interview/Comment

Sarosh Zaiwalla, Senior Partner of Zaiwalla & Co acted for the Tchenguiz brothers and is happy to comment about this raid and the SFO operation. He comments: “There exists a serious possibility that the Tchenguiz brothers could well succeed with their claim for misrepresentation against Kaupthing for their losses of USD 1.6 billion. The brothers have been released without charge which suggests that the SFO may not have found evidence against them. The SFO’s investigation is not an assumption of guilt in any way. The SFO has been brought in presumably at the request of the Icelandic

News out yesterday from Cancer Research UK shows that survival rates have doubled over the last 30 years

But the charity concurred that more work was needed to improve the prognosis for women with the advanced form of the disease. The Eve Appeal is a charity wholly dedicated to funding research into gynaecological cancers.  March marks Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and the charity is encouraging UK women to host a tea party to fundraise.  Called 'Make Time for Tea', the initiative is in its sixth year and hopes to raise over £150,000 for much-needed research into this disease. Gemma Byrne, Head of Fundraising and Marketing for The Eve Appeal comments:  "In the UK, over 6,600 women are

Local school celebrates the Mardi Gras in true French fashion

Children at St John’s College in Southsea enjoyed a themed Mardis Gras event, based on the Carnaval de Nice, which occurred on the same day in France.The event, which was designed to broaden the children’s knowledge and experience of other cultures, saw the youngsters take part in a full day of activities, which started with their arriving at school dressed in costumes inspired by the Carnaval de Nice’s ‘King of the Mediterranean’ theme. During the day, they made crêpes and took part in pancake races. Other entertainments included bracelet design and production, a boules competition, and

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