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Axactor has signed an agreement to acquire EUR 221 million Non Performing Loan (NPL) portfolio in Spain

Oslo, 17. Mars 2016 - Axactor has signed an agreement to acquire a NPL portfolio originally generated by a large Spanish consumer finance institution. The portfolio includes unsecured and secured loans with a total Outstanding Balance (OB) of approximately EUR 221 million, with more than twenty-five thousand open accounts of individuals and a solid paying book. Axactor will pay around 6.9% of the Outstanding Balance. "This is Axactor's 3rd major portfolio acquisition in Spain in less than 50 days, and is an evidence of our competitiveness and strong position in this

Grandweld cements position as number one offshore yard in Middle East

17 March 2016, Dubai: Leading United Arab Emirates shipyard Grandweld has secured its position as the number one regional shipyard for the offshore segment, completing construction of a total of 17 vessels over the space of the last year. Latest projects include advanced crew boats, dive maintenance and support vessels, and work crane boats for a who’s who of Middle East energy firms and offshore contractors. Grandweld, which has been operating from its Dubai base since 1984, specialises in vessels custom built to conduct complex operations in the region’s challenging offshore

Genovis AB has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Alphalyse A/S

The cooperation agreement will provide Genovis with access to Alphalyse’s expertise in mass spectrometry while Alphalyse will have the opportunity to offer its customers analyses based on Genovis’ unique enzymes for antibodies and other pharmaceutical proteins.Much of Genovis’ customer base works with mass spectrometry in the analysis of biologics. Genovis and Alphalyse will actively market new methods based on Genovis’ products, which directly focus on this customer group. This strategy will strengthen Genovis, which will be able to expand its customer base and thus increase sales. “

Axactor (AXA) makes a strategic move in the Norwegian market - acquires the Norwegian debt collection company IKAS

PRESS RELASE DATED 2016-03-17Axactor AB (publ) has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in the debt collection company IKAS for NOK 291 million, with 70 % settlement in cash and 30% in Axactor shares. With this acquisition Axactor establishes a debt collection and portfolio acquisition platform in the Norwegian market. "The acquisition of IKAS is in line with our strategy to establish credit management operations in growth markets through acquisitions of well managed companies positioned for capturing market opportunities. IKAS was our first choice among players in Norway,

SAS and Apollo agree contract worth SEK 1.1 billion

SAS has extended its contract with Apollo for charter flights within Europe. The contract is worth SEK 1.1 billion and covers the summer- and winter season 2016–2017. This partnership means that SAS will take care of Apollo’s customers from 17 locations in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway to 30 destinations in Europe.After a long and steadfast partnership lasting more than 15 years, Apollo has once again chosen SAS as its primary partner for the majority of its charter flights from Scandinavia during the summer- and winter season 2016–2017. “Obviously it’s a fantastic feeling that Apollo has

Moody’s upgrades DNB Bank ASA’s long-term debt rating to Aa2 and changes outlook to negative

Moody’s upgraded today DNB Bank ASA’s long-term debt rating to Aa2 from Aa3. Moody’s also changed the outlook on DNB’s debt and deposit rating to negative from stable.The upgrade of DNB’s long-term debt rating reflects an increase in loss absorbing liabilities on the balance sheet over the last several quarters. The increase in loss absorbing liabilities benefits the position of senior unsecured debt under Moody’s methodology. Moody’s also changed the outlook on DNB’s debt and deposit rating to negative from stable. The negative outlook reflects Moody’s expectations that Norway’s slowing

Sustainable and cost-efficient lignin-based concrete plasticiser

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed a technique that can be used to convert lignin – a by-product of pulp mills and biorefineries – into a concrete plasticiser that is competitive against the synthetic and lignosulphonate-based admixtures currently on the market. In its water-soluble form, lignin can also be used as an additive in paints, printing inks, coatings and manufacture of gypsum products. The workability of fresh concrete and the strength of the final product are important to builders. In fresh concrete, the lignin solution produced using VTT’s LigniOx

Finnair introduces new code share flights with Czech Airlines

Finnair and Czech Airlines are extending their code share cooperation, offering better connections between Helsinki and Prague and beyond. As of today, March 17, Finnair's AY code will be added to flights between Helsinki and Prague operated by Czech Airlines, as well as to Czech Airlines flights between Prague and Ostrava in the Czech Republic, Košice in Slovakia and Bucharest in Romania. Czech Airlines' OK code is already included on all Finnair's flights between Helsinki and Prague. "We are pleased to extend our existing cooperation with Czech Airlines. These code shares bring

Scandic to take over popular hotel in Aalborg

Scandic Hotels, the largest hotel operator in the Nordic region, is continuing to expand its market-leading Nordic hotel network by taking over the operation of the popular and centrally located First Hotel Europa Aalborg from June 1, 2016. In conjunction with the takeover, the hotel will change name to Scandic Aalborg City.The popular hotel, which has 168 modern rooms and suites, is located in downtown Aalborg, Denmark’s fourth largest city. Aalborg is an important growth area in Denmark. In recent years, new businesses have been established in the region and in addition to the port that

Notice of Annual General Meeting of the shareholders in Intrum Justitia AB (publ)

The shareholders of Intrum Justitia AB (publ) are hereby summoned to the Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 20 April 2016, at 3.00 p.m. at the Company’s premises, Hesselmanstorg 14 in Nacka, Stockholm, Sweden. Coffee is served from 2.00 p.m.Participation Shareholders who wish to attend the Annual General Meeting shall both                 be entered in the company’s register of shareholders kept by Euroclear Sweden AB (not nominee-registered) by Thursday, 14 April 2016 and                  notify their intention to attend the meeting by Thursday, 14 April 2016 at the latest.

Semcon - the year’s rocket among Sweden’s most attractive employers

Semcon has climbed over 30 places in this year's Företagsbarometer survey (the Swedish Student Survey) in which college and engineering students rank Sweden's most attractive employer. This is the largest increase in the top 100 list, meaning that Semcon has been awarded Rocket of the Year by Universum, which carries out the study.“We work hard to make clear what we have to offer tomorrow's engineers. There is stiff competition for talent and you have to stand out and dare to be personal. We have managed to get the message out about the innovation potential and professional development

Herantis Pharma's Annual Report 2015 published

Herantis Pharma's Annual Report 2015 published Herantis Pharma PlcCompany release 17 March 2016 at 10:00 am Herantis Pharma Plc's Annual Report for the year 2015 has been published today. The Annual Report contains financial statements and the report of the Board of Directors. The Annual Report is available in PDF format in Finnish and English as an appendix to this release and on the company's web site at http://herantis.com in section Investors - Financial information. Further information: Herantis Pharma Plc, Pekka Simula, CEO, telephone: +358 40 7300 445Company web site:

Valmet Advantage NTT tissue line is producing 100% textured tissue at Forestal y Papelera Concepcion mill in Chile

Valmet Corporation's trade press release on March 17, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. EET A Valmet-delivered Advantage NTT tissue line has started up at the Forestal y Papelera Concepcion (FPC) mill in Chile. The new line fulfills FPC's target of producing 100% textured tissue, differentiating the company's product offering, and to produce high-quality tissue with low energy consumption. This is so far the widest installed Advantage NTT machine with a width of 5.5 meters. The delivery also included an automation package. "Our strategy is to provide something different to the market. To succeed, we

Fréttatíminn Joins Cxense Client Roster

OSLO, Norway – 17 March 2016 – Cxense ASA (OSE: Cxense) today announced it has signed an agreement with Fréttatíminn, which includes licensing Cxense DMP and Cxense Display to improve data-driven content and advertising deliver. Fréttatíminn, which translates to Newstime, is a free weekly Icelandic newspaper that reaches about 65% of the Icelandic households. The newspaper was founded in 2010. By licensing Cxense DMP, Fréttatíminn receives access to a globally recognized data management platform, which enables media companies, e-commerce sites and consumer brands to develop user

Revenio Group Corporation: FDA did not grant sales permit for Icare HOME in the US

Revenio Group Corporation, Stock Exchange Release, March 17, 2016 at 09:35                          FDA DID NOT GRANT SALES PERMIT FOR ICARE HOME IN THE US Icare Finland Oy, a subsidiary of Revenio Group, submitted in September a sales permit application - for its Icare HOME tonometer for monitoring eye pressure at home - to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The company has now received information from the FDA that the sales permit was not granted in the United States for Icare HOME. Revenio will publish further inform about the impact of the negative decision

February 2016 production and sales report from Misen Energy AB (publ)

During February 2016, the Joint Activity (JA) led by Misen Energy AB (publ) produced a total of 52.7 million cubic meters (mmcm) of natural gas, 2.5 thousand tons (ktons) of gas condensate, 0.5 ktons of oil and 1.3 ktons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). All LPG was produced at Yuliyivska BCS.During February 2016, the JA sold 52.7 mmcm natural gas what represents production of February 2016. The stock of unsold natural gas remains at zero balance as of the end of the February 2016.All gas condensate and oil produced during February 2016 has been transferred to further processing and

Fazer's vegetarian recipes for the delight of home cooks ­­– A new and inspiring cookbook collected from the recipes of Fazer's chefs

Fazer Food Services, which specialises in catering and restaurant services, has published a cookbook of vegetarian recipes. The book is a collection of the best vegetarian recipes of Fazer's restaurants, put together for the delight of home cooks. The recipes are the handwriting of Fazer's team of Nordic chefs. The creation of taste sensations is Fazer's passion, and vegetables are colourful and interesting ingredients that are at their best according to the various seasons of the year. These new recipes invite readers and home cooks to treat themselves to vegetables throughout the year.

Mandatory notification of trade

Oslo, 17 March 2016: Riulf Rustad, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Norwegian Energy Company ASA (“Noreco”), has on 16 March 2016 through his wholly owned company Ousdal AS purchased 127,770 shares in Noreco at a price of NOK 47 per share. Riulf Rustad (indirectly) owns 157,975 shares in Noreco after the transaction and has the right to acquire or subscribe up to 100,000 additional shares, in aggregate 257,975 shares, equal to 3.64% of the outstanding number of shares in the company.

Cimacast Joins Cxense Client Roster

OSLO, Norway – 17 March 2016 – Cxense ASA (OSE: Cxense) today announced that it has signed an agreement with Cimacast, which includes licensing for Cxense DMP to deliver data-driven content personalization to users. Cimacast specializes in products and services designed to drive the growth of online media. Specializing in digital solutions aimed at increasing revenue, market share and audience engagement, Cimacast produces tailored-made content and branded videos for media partners worldwide. Customers include RCN, Win Sports, NTN24, Mundomax and more. Cimacast is headquartered in Miami,

SKF divests fly-by-wire business

Gothenburg, 17 March 2016: SKF has signed an agreement to divest its fly-by-wire business to LORD Corporation, a diversified technology and manufacturing company with a long track-record serving the aerospace industry, based in Cary, North Carolina, USA. LORD Corporation has approximately 3,000 employees and operates 17 manufacturing facilities and nine R&D centres worldwide.    The total consideration of the divestment is EUR 39 million, on a cash- and debt-free basis. The transaction is expected to close during the coming three to four months.   Christian Johansson, Senior Vice

Nexam Chemical resume preparations for an application for listing on NASDAQ Stockholm

Nexam Chemical resume the preparations for changing trading venue for the company´s shares from NASDAQ First North to NASDAQ Stockholm Small Cap. The ambition is that within twelve months submit an application for change of trading venue to NASDAQ Stockholm.“Considering that Nexam Chemical is in a phase of commercialization, with planned growth and expansion, the Board of Directors and the management assess that it is the right time to continue the efforts to change trading venue. A future listing on the main market will gain broader access to the capital market as many more institutions

Mandatory notification of trade

Oslo, 17 March 2016: Silje Augustson, Group CEO and member of the Board of Directors of Norwegian Energy Company ASA (“Noreco”), has on 16 March 2016 purchased 10,000 shares in Noreco at a price of NOK 47 per share. Silje Augustson owns 10,000 shares in Noreco after the transaction and has the right to acquire or subscribe up to 100,000 additional shares, in aggregate 110,000 shares, equal to 1.55% of the outstanding number of shares in the company.

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