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The clinical phase III programme commenced on zicronapine

* Based on the solid outcome from the clinical phase II studies, the clinical phase III programme has now been initiated * The first study is a risperidone-controlled fixed-dose study which will enrol ~160 patients with schizophrenia. Treatment duration is six months * Classical short term efficacy studies will be initiated in due time. H. Lundbeck A/S (Lundbeck) announced today the advancement of zicronapine intoclinical phase III based on the positive clinical phase II data. The first study in the clinical phase III programme is expected to enrol some160 patients with the

Year-End Report 2010

Highlights during the fourth quarter · The Board of Directors proposes a dividend to shareholders of SEK 5.00 per share (4.00). · The acquisition of shares in Mölnlycke Health Care was finalized, and the company is now a consolidated operating subsidiary. The reported value of Investor’s 96 percent holding is SEK 13.4 bn., including the SEK 2.4 bn. positive revaluation of the existing holding. · Investor invested SEK 0.5 bn. in 3 million additional shares in Electrolux. · Investor announced the acquisition of shares in NASDAQ OMX for USD 176 m. After receiving approval on

Preliminary Financial Statement, 2010

· Operating income increased by 21 per cent (1 %) to SEK 621 million (SEK 515 m) · The profit after tax increased by 19 per cent (23 %) to SEK 271 million (SEK 228 m) · Earnings per share incresaed by 18 per cent (22 %) to SEK 9.77 (8.27) · Net savings totalled SEK 9,570 million (SEK 9,950 m), corresponding to 16 per cent (29 %) of savings capital at the beginning of the year · The number of accounts increased by 26 per cent (23 %) to 352,200 (279,000), and the total savings capital increased by 34 per cent (77 %) to SEK 82,000 million (SEK 61,300 m) · The Board proposes that

Swedbank comments on the Financial Supervisory Authority’s sanction regarding shortcomings in the depositary bank service

Swedbank has received the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority’s sanction regarding shortcomings in the depositary bank function. Swedbank shares the Financial Supervisory Authority’s view that there have been shortcomings in Swedbank’s depositary bank function. The shortcomings that were called to attention have been corrected on Swedbank’s own initiative.The historical deficiencies, that were called to attention by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority, concerned controls, documentation, resources and division of duties for the depositary banking function for fund companies which

Photocure ASA - Notification of trade

As part of the share buy back program, Photocure has on 19 January 2011 bought 3,500 shares in Photocure ASA with an average price of NOK 50.00 per share. The company owns after this 734,955 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)

Changes to Eniro’s Nomination Committee

Following changes in ownership of Eniro, Erik Sjöström, representing Skandia Liv, has been appointed as a new member of the committee. Erik Sjöström replaces Carina Lundberg Markow, representing the Folksam Group. Consequently, Eniro’s nomination committee for the 2011 Annual General Meeting consists of Maria Wikström (Länsförsäkringar Fondförvaltning AB), Erik Sjöström (Skandia Liv), Hans Ek (SEB Funds), Peter Rudman, the chairman of the Nomination Committee (Nordea Investment Funds) and Lars Berg, Chairman of the Eniro Board.

The Crafoord Prize in Biosciences 2011

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the Crafoord Prize in Biosciences 2011 to Ilkka HanskiUniversity of Helsinki, Finland, “for his pioneering studies on how spatial variation affects the dynamics of animaland plant populations”.Patches of diversity in increasingly fragmented habitats This year’s Crafoord Prize Laureate has establishedhimself, in his more than 30-year career, asone of the world’s most eminent ecologists. Hereceives the prize for developing a range of newanalytical methods and mathematical modelsin ecology. These are today widely

Cellectis Acquires Exclusive License to TAL Effector Patents from University of Minnesota

Paris, January 20, 2011 – Cellectis (Alternext: ALCLS), the French genome engineering specialist, has announced today that it has signed an exclusive license agreement with the University of Minnesota that grants Cellectis the worldwide right to use inventions related to TAL effector-mediated DNA recognition and cleavage. This revolutionary approach for the targeted modification of genomes was developed by the University of Minnesota and Iowa State University.  The exclusive license granted to Cellectis covers all uses of the technology in any field. Thetechnology has shown promising

Electrolux further strengthens organization for Innovation and Marketing

In a move to accelerate implementation of its core strategy based on innovative products, investments in the Electrolux brand and a competitive cost position, Electrolux is announcing appointments within its management team. These appointments will enable the Group to increase the speed of product innovation and to continue to leverage its shared global strength.Jonas Samuelson is appointed Chief Operations Officer and Head of Global Operations Major Appliances In addition to his current responsibilities as Chief Financial Officer, Samuelson succeeds Keith McLoughlin in his former role

Year-end report January 1 – December 31, 2010

The board proposes a dividend of SEK 7 per share– Continued strong sales in the fourth quarterThe annualized contract value rose by SEK 7m, excluding exchange rate effects, compared to the third quarter of 2010. The Board has decided to propose to the AGM a dividend of SEK 7 (10) per share, which is equal to a total dividend of SEK 163.7m (154.7). The annualized contract value (ACV) at the end of Q4 2010 was SEK 686.4m (652.3), an increase of SEK 34.1m, or 5%, compared to Q4 2009. The transaction net was SEK 30.1m (-) and the transaction margin was 39% (-) for Q4 2010.

Axis reports a strong close to 2010

Axis Communications today announces that the company will present a stronger close to 2010 than expected. The preliminary net sales 2010 are estimated to amount to approximately SEK 2,930 million with a preliminary operating profit (EBIT) of SEK 415 million and a gross margin in line with the previous quarter.Axis AB’s year-end report will be released on Thursday, February 3 at approx. 8 a.m.Presentation slides will be available on http://www.axis.com/corporate/investor/interim_report.htm A teleconference will be held;Time: Thursday, February 3 at 10 a.m.Phone number: +46 (0)8

Tele2 Russia added 283,000 new customers in December

Stockholm - Tele2 AB (Tele2), (NASDAQ OMX Stockholm: TEL2 A and TEL2 B) today announced that its Russian operations added 283,000 new customers in December 2010, of which 147,000 customers in new regions. Tele2 Russia has 18.4 million customers in total.   Contacts Lars Torstensson, Investor Inquiries, Telephone: +46 702 73 48 79Pernilla Oldmark, Press Inquiries, Telephone: +46 704 26 45 45     TELE2 IS ONE OF EUROPE'S LEADING TELECOM OPERATORS, ALWAYS PROVIDING THE BEST DEAL. We have 30 million customers in 11 countries. Tele2 offers mobile services, fixed broadband and

Share purchase programme for employees

These written materials are not for distribution in the United States or to US persons, and the information contained herein does not constitute an offer of securities for sale in the United States.   20 January 2011 - Aker Solutions is offering approximately 14 000 of its employees the opportunity to buy Aker Solutions ASA shares with a market value of approximately NOK 15 000 per employee including a discount of NOK 1 500. The duration of the programme will be 12 months, from March 2011 through to March 2012, and employees who participate in the programme will purchase shares once a

CONCANNON VINEYARDS SCORES 19 AWARDS AT SF WINE COMPETITION

Livermore CA, (January 17, 2011) -- Concannon Vineyard continued its award-winning history by scoring 19 medals at the 2011 San Francisco Wine Competition.  "These results are a new record for us, and show the consistency and quality of our wines year after year,” said John Concannon fourth-generation vintner. In 2011, Concannon Vineyard is celebrating 50 years as America’s First Petite Sirah. The historic winery received two golds for that variety: one for its 2007 Concannon Reserve Petite Sirah and one for its 2008 Selected Vineyards Petite Sirah.  "We're so proud to be leading the

Concannon Vineyard Announces Winner of “Family First” $20,000 Family Reunion Sweepstakes

Arkansas widow with 4 children wins $20,000 to bring family togetherLivermore CA, (January 19, 2011) – Debra Hill, of Russellville, Arkansas, was announced today as the winner of the “Family First” $20,000 Family Reunion contest sponsored by Concannon Vineyard. The winner was announced by John Concannon, 4th generation vintner. “I am absolutely speechless,” said sweepstakes winner Debra Hill, a widowed mother of 4 who works two full-time jobs to support three children still in college. “I have not seen my son in over two years who works in New York, a world away from the small

RETROMOBILE : VIP MEDIA PREVIEW INVITATION AND INFO FROM GULF

UNRIVALLED COLLECTION OF GULF ORIGINAL RACE CARS AT RETROMOBILE AND YOUR CHANCE TO VIEW THEM THE NIGHT BEFORE THE SHOW STARTS, AT A VIP PREVIEWOn behalf of Gulf Oil International, I am delighted to invite you to the VIP Champagne Reception Preview of the ROFGO Gulf Collection (by Duncan Hamilton) at this year’s Retromobile Show in Paris on the evening of the 1st February. This unique collection includes 14 original Gulf sponsored race cars that have been completely restored to their original specifications. The collection spans from 1967 to 2010 and showcases some of the leading makes in

Losing Your Child to Autism

Like any other family you are the proud parent of a very happy, beautiful and smart child. Everything is going great, they are hitting all their milestones and you go about your life...Then one morning no different then any other you go to wake your child and get ready for the day and they look at you as if they don’t know who you are.  This is one mothers experience about her son thats on the Autism Spectrum.Shocked at first, you might brush it off thinking they are just tired or having an off day as most of us do sometimes. Then as the next few days go by they no longer smile or

Distinguished educator, diplomat and humanitarian to lecture at UT Arlington

ARLINGTON - John J. Maresca has spent his career encouraging peace, promoting corporate social responsibility and helping to teach others about sustainable development. Now, the distinguished educator, diplomat and humanitarian will deliver a timely lecture at The University of Texas at Arlington. His topic: education for the world of tomorrow.Maresca will visit daytime classes at UT Arlington on Tuesday, Feb. 15. At 7 p.m. that evening, he will speak in the Lone Star Theatre of the Maverick Activities Center, 500 W. Nedderman Dr.Since 2007, Maresca has served as Rector of the

Take the AHS Challenge to Vote

There’s still time to vote in the AHS Challenge for Change! Remember, this online competition benefits Habitat for Humanity affiliates that participate in the organization’s Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative. Affiliates receiving the most votes will receive prizes worth $25,000, $15,000, and $10,000 to help transform local neighborhoods. As of last week, more than 31,000 people have visited the site, casting more than 112,000 votes – and the Facebook presence alone has generated more than 10 million impressions. “There are so many things about this campaign that associates can be

Trésor de Vintage Sparkles Hollywood

Los Angeles, Calif. (January 19, 2011)-- Trésor de Vintage is making a name for itself in Hollywood just in time for the 2011 awards season. Actress Sarah Wayne Callies (Prison Break, House M.D., The Walking Dead) recently chose to wear a stunning 1960s hand-sequined cashmere dress from Trésor de Vintage at the 7th Annual International Film Festival in Dubai and we’re sure to see more of their collection at this years Sundance, SAG, Grammy, and Academy Award ceremonies. American sweetheart Tenley Molzahn (The Bachelor, The Bachelor Pad) has yet to be seen in her chosen Trésor de Vintage

Aker Drilling to increase operations in growth markets

Aker Drilling intensifies its operations in strong growth markets, enters intoLetter of Intent for the building of two drillships with options for additionaltwo ships, aims to secure new capital and applies for listing on Oslo StockExchange - with Aker as minority shareholder in an independent drilling companywith an offensive strategy.- Aker Drilling expands its activities in deep water operations. These aregrowing offshore markets characterised by an increasing demand for drillingunits with well-known, advanced technology.  Aker Drilling ASA aims to secure upto USD 600 million in equity

Presque Isle Partnership Announces 2011 Events and Seeks Volunteers

Erie, PA — The Presque Isle Partnership  is pleased to announce its complete slate of events for 2011, according to Joe Maloney, PIP President.    The First Annual Joe Root’s Frostbite Open  will take place Sunday, February 20, 2011 on nine holes strategically placed on the frozen bay of Presque Isle.   Bay Swim IV , a one mile swim across Presque Isle Bay, will take place Saturday, June 18, 2011.  The 21st Annual Discover Presque Isle Duathlon 

Av1 Group, Inc. Announces Negotiations Progress Toward Exclusive Banking Partnership in Mexican Territories

NEW YORK, NEW YORK-January 19, 2011- AV1 Group, Inc. (OTC: AVOP) execs announce today that it has furthered negotiations with decision makers at a National Consumer Finance/Micro-Lending Institution in Mexico toward gaining exclusive rights in partnership with the entity, to franchise or private label retail outlets with access to the institution’s capital and development resources in the process. AVOP execs are “very pleased with the progress of negotiations as it’s not an if we’re going to work together, but rather fine-tuning the details as to how we’ll work together toward maximizing

Health Bill: GPs can’t deliver reform programme by themselves, says Pharmacy Voice

The focus on GP led commissioning risks overlooking the contribution of other healthcare professionals, says Pharmacy Voice, the organisation representing pharmacy owners, upon the launch of the Health Bill today.Pharmacy Voice chief executive, Rob Darracott, said: “The NHS is about more than doctors, and GP commissioning has to be about more than GPs. The Health Secretary acknowledges that pharmacists have an important and expanding role in supporting better health, but we now need to see his words backed by action. Pharmacists see more people, more often, even than GPs do.   “There

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