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Interim report for the third quarter 2015

Swedbank's President and CEO, Michael Wolf comments:  “Efficiency improvements are progressing faster than expected and are now allowing us to invest more to enhance customer value"Third quarter compared with second quarter 2015 · Improved net interest income despite lower market interest rates · Continued lending growth in Sweden and Baltic countries · Weaker stock market reduced net commission income · Lower net gains and losses on financial items at fair value caused by wider credit spreads and lower customer activity · Successful cost control allows investments to be

TeliaSonera Interim Report January – September 2015

Solid core businessTHIRD QUARTER SUMMARY · Net sales increased 6.3 percent to SEK 27,029 million (25,417). Net sales in local currencies, excluding acquisitions and disposals, increased 2.4 percent. Service revenues in local currencies, excluding acquisitions and disposals, decreased 0.5 percent. · EBITDA, excluding non-recurring items decreased 0.9 percent in local currencies, excluding acquisitions and disposals. In reported currency, EBITDA, excluding non-recurring items, increased 3.1 percent to SEK 9,730 million (9,439). The EBITDA margin, excluding non-recurring items,

Clarification on financial reporting etc

Recently, TeliaSonera’s accounting and handling of historical transactions has been criticized by a US hedge fund. In addition to information provided in the press release on October 15, TeliaSonera would like to make the following statement:Accounting and financial reporting  TeliaSonera’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) and the disclosures in the annual report provide adequate and sufficient information in accordance with IFRS and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act.  Our auditors, Deloitte, have

Atria Finland to increase efficiency of chicken production at its Sahalahti plant

Atria Plc, Company Announcement, 20 October 2015 at 8:00 amAtria Finland to increase efficiency of chicken production at its Sahalahti plantIn September, Atria set in motion a development project in order to increase the efficiency of Atria Finland’s chicken production at its Sahalahti plant. Atria estimates that removing overlapping functions and improving efficiency will result in annual savings of about EUR 1.5 million, which will be realised by the end of the first quarter of 2016.Negotiations with the personnel concerning the adjustment of operations were initiated in September,

EMAS Offshore records net profit of US$36.3 million in 4QFY15, amidst volatile oil and gas environment

· Newly awarded contract wins of US$33.0 million adds to Offshore Supply Vessels (OSVs) backlog · Floating Production Storage Offloading (FPSO) vessels on long time charters performing well with operational uptime of more than 95% · Continued efforts to strengthen balance sheet improves net gearing ratio to 1.04x from 1.28xEMAS Offshore Limited (“EMAS Offshore” or the “Company”), reported an increase in net profit to US$199.5 million for the full year ended 31 August 2015 (“FY15”), boosted by a US$154.7 million negative goodwill arising from the completion of the business combination

EMAS Offshore awarded contracts worth US$33 million

· Contract wins involve work in the West Africa and in Asia regions, for two Anchor Handling Tug and Supply (AHTS) and one Platform Support Vessel (PSV)EMAS Offshore Limited (“EMAS Offshore” or “the Group”), an established offshore services provider offering offshore support, accommodation, construction and production services to the oil and gas industry, today announced that it has secured additional options for extension on an existing contract, as well as new awards for charters with an oil major and independent oil company in West Africa and Asia valued at more than US$33 million (

Entrada Group Podcasts: Seizing Opportunity – 23 Billion Reasons Why Auto Suppliers Are Looking at Mexico

October 19, 2015 (Austin, TX) – With the automotive industry in Mexico skyrocketing – recent numbers putting investment at $23 billion – auto suppliers from around the world are discovering new opportunities by establishing production in Mexico. Best practices for suppliers seeking to succeed in Mexico and use it as a springboard for new growth is the subject of Entrada Group’s latest podcast: “Seizing Opportunity – 23 Billion Reasons Why Auto Suppliers Are Looking at Mexico.” 

HOLLYWOODS HOTTEST STARS GATHER FOR 7th ANNUAL "BE BEAUTIFUL BE YOURSELF" FASHION SHOW BENEFITTING GLOBAL DOWN SYNDROME FOUNDATION

Actors Terrence Howard, Beau Bridges, Minka Kelly, and John C. McGinley Among Celebrities to Attend Gala Fundraiser on October 24 at the Colorado Convention CenterActors Terrence Howard (Empire), Beau Bridges (Masters of Sex), Minka Kelly (Friday Night Lights), John C. McGinley (Scrubs), and supermodel Beverly Johnson will lead a cavalcade of Hollywood stars and professional athletes attending the 7th annual “Be Beautiful Be Yourself”  fashion show gala for the Global Down Syndrome Foundation  (“Global”) on October 24,

Unibet Group - Invitation to financial presentation

Unibet Group plc will publish the Interim report for the third quarter 2015 on Wednesday 4 November 2015 at 07.30 (CET). In connection with this, Unibet Group’s CEO Henrik Tjärnström will host a presentation in English at FinancialHearings, Operaterrassen in Stockholm at 09.00 (CET). Please go to www.financialhearings.com to sign in, in advance. For those who would like to participate in the telephone conference in connection with the presentation, the telephone number is UK +44 20 3428 1402 or from the USA +1 646 502 5116. Please call in, well in advance and register.

Advanced cancer patients have better quality of life when radiation therapy and palliative care are coordinated, based on patient-reported feedback

A collaborative, patient reported outcome (PRO)-based approach by palliative care and radiation oncology teams, results in better outpatient symptom management and a decrease in end-of-life hospitalizations and costs for late-stage cancer patients according to research presented today at the American Society for Radiation Oncology’s (ASTRO’s) 57th Annual Meeting. The data also showed that through the implementation of rapid palliative radiotherapy that includes shorter, higher doses of radiation therapy, many patients experience pain relief within one week of treatment. Starting in 2012,

Cancer patients with bone metastases undergoing radiation therapy for symptom control have a lower rate of pain flare with steroid use

Results of trial conducted by NCIC Clinical Trials GroupThe steroid dexamethasone reduces radiation-induced pain flare in cancer patients with painful bone metastases, according to research presented today at the American Society for Radiation Oncology’s (ASTRO’s) 57th Annual Meeting. Patients with cancer that has spread (metastasized) to their bones can experience debilitating bone pain. While radiation therapy (RT) is commonly used to treat patients with bone metastases to lessen this pain, it can also temporarily cause pain flare, a worsening of the pain, in some patients. According

Frequent post-treatment follow-up by advance practice nurses improves care for high-risk head and neck cancer patients

Better symptom management results in fewer emergency room visits and hospital admissionsFor high-risk patients who receive chemoradiation therapy for head and neck cancer, frequent follow-up appointments conducted by advance practice nurses (APN) in a clinical outpatient setting allowed for more intensive symptom management, resulting in fewer post-treatment emergency room visits and hospital admissions compared to historical outcomes, according to research presented today at the American Society for Radiation Oncology’s (ASTRO’s) 57th Annual Meeting. Treatments such as radiation therapy

Image-guided intensity modulated radiation therapy (IG-IMRT) reduces bowel side effects in cervical cancer patients

For cervical cancer patients undergoing postsurgical radiation therapy, image-guided intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IG-IMRT) resulted in a 14 percent reduction in moderate-to-severe bowel side effects when compared to conventional three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy (3-D CRT), according to research presented today at the American Society for Radiation Oncology’s (ASTRO’s) 57th Annual Meeting.  Post-operative pelvic radiation therapy is the current standard of care for many patients with cervical cancer, yet may affect surrounding organs and tissue and be associated with

Lung cancer patients who receive intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) have less inflammation and better tolerance of follow-up chemotherapy

Secondary analysis of NRG/RTOG 0617 compares IMRT to conventional RTPatients with stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who receive intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) have 44 percent fewer cases of severe pneumonitis and improved likelihood of completing consolidative chemotherapy after radiation, compared to patients who receive three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy (3-D CRT), according to research presented today at the American Society for Radiation Oncology’s (ASTRO’s) 57th Annual Meeting. The standard of care for patients with locally-advanced (stage III)

DRAIN DOCTOR FRANCHISE HANDED BACK TO MOTHER

The master franchise license for Drain Doctor Plumbing Ltd (www.draindoctor.co.uk), the UK’s premier combined plumbing and drain repair company, has been sold back to its original franchise license owners, the Waco, Texas-based Dwyer Group (www.dwyergroup.com). Drain Doctor franchise sales director Jan Mitman said: “After caring for and nurturing the business and developing it into one of the most successful franchises in the UK we are handing baby back to mother.” Drain Doctor is known as Mr Rooter in the United States. Freddie and Jan Mitman purchased the master franchise for the UK

LITRE METER LAUNCHES NEW ANNUAL INDUSTRY SURVEYS

UK flowmeter specialist Litre Meter (www.litremeter.com) has launched two new annual opinion surveys – building on a number of surveys conducted in the past –to examine industry trends. They are also designed to enable manufacturers and resellers of process instrumentation to test assertions about functionality, construction and quality of manufacture. The new surveys look at the challenges facing manufacturing and production, regulation, safety, international standards and general trends. One lucky respondent will win a Kindle for taking part. One survey is specifically for oil

ISG Completes John Lewis Birmingham Shop

ISG has given the 140,000 passengers that daily pass through the revamped Birmingham New Street Station the perfect excuse for some retail therapy after completing a fit out of the eagerly anticipated 250,000sq ft John Lewis shop that sits above this key transport hub. Setting a new quality and innovation benchmark, the new department store is the anchor tenant for the recently opened Grand Central shopping centre, which sits between the Bullring and the Mailbox. Offering shoppers a four floor retail experience, the new shop has a striking stainless steel and glass façade and ISG was

Testing New Distribution

Edd Cantle joins Tildenet at GleeEdward Cantle has got straight to work in his new role as Retail Sales Manager on the enormous Tildenet stand at GLEE 2015.With over 15 years experience in the garden sector and previous positions at Webbs and Stewart, Edd is a familiar face at the show and looking forward to working with the expanded range and refreshed branding at Tildenet Gardenware : "I am excited to join the growing Tildenet team and be involved with a company that offers such an extensive range of core gardening product - 2016 looks like it will be a busy year following significant

California B&Bs and Boutique Inns Offer Military Specials in Honor of Veteran’s Day

SACRAMENTO, CA [October 19, 2015] -- In honor of the men and women who serve in the U.S. military, several members of the California Association of Boutique & Breakfast Inns (CABBI) are offering military specials in conjunction with Veterans’ Day (November 11, 2015). Some of the specials are also available through the month of November or year-round. On Veteran’s Day, veterans and active military personnel can enjoy a free night’s stay at the Lavender Inn  in Ojai.  The free night stay is valid November 11, 2015 only.  In addition, the inn offers

IKEA Joins American Business Act on Climate Pledge

Highlights “all in” commitment to climate action at White House Summit with pledge around renewable energy, sustainable sourcing and more(Conshohocken, PA – October 19, 2015) - IKEA announces today that it has joined the American Business Act on Climate Pledge, standing with the Obama Administration to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to climate action and to voice support for a strong outcome to the COP21 Paris climate negotiations. Lars Petersson, IKEA US President, is representing IKEA today at the White House Summit on Climate and the Road through Paris. IKEA joins other leaders

Would you eat your pet cat?

In most Western cultures cats are simply feline pet companions eager to greet us at the end of the day.  In continents such as Asia and Africa, the social norms surrounding cats are very different; our furry friends commonly double up as dinner for a number of reasons ranging from food insecurity, simple preference or superstition.  It is estimated that 4 million cats are consumed annually in Asia alone.  Raymond Czaja et al recently conducted research on cat consumption in Anthrozoös. Their study reveals motives for, prevalence and methods of cat consumption in Madagascar and resulting

Cleaning up napkin waste by up to 30%

San Jamar Venue In-Counter Napkin Dispenser from FEMFEM has recently launched San Jamar’s Venue In-Counter Napkin Dispensers. The dispensers feature a patented design which restricts napkin use, so that only one is dispensed at a time - reducing napkin waste by up to 30%. The Venue In-Counter Napkin Dispensers enable countertops to remain free from clutter. This is because the large-capacity, 22 gauge stainless steel storage box is hidden under the countertop. The clear ABS plastic face-plate allows operators to quickly check stock and customers to easily dispense single napkins. Each

Fitch upgrades Nordax’s securitised consumer loans

Fitch Ratings has upgraded the Scandinavian Consumer Loans III’s class B and class C notes and affirmed the class A notes. A securitised portfolio of unsecured consumer loans to Swedish individuals originated by Nordax Bank AB (publ), a subsidiary to Nordax Group AB (publ), and issued by Nordax Sverige 3 AB (publ), a subsidiary of Nordax Bank AB (publ), has been upgraded by Fitch Ratings. The transaction featured an initital revoling period of 36 months, which ended in December 2014. A step-up in the note margins is due in December 2015. The upgradings are as follows: · 565.2

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