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Metsä Board recognised by CDP as a global leader in sustainable water management and climate action

Metsä Board has once again been rewarded a position on the CDP Water A List as well as on the CDP Climate A List. This is the third consecutive year that the company has been included on the CDP Water A List and the second year on the CDP Climate A List. Metsä Board also achieved Leadership status in the CDP Forest programme for the third year in a row. CDP is a non-profit global environmental disclosure platform.Metsä Board Corporation press release 24 October 2017Metsä Board has once again been rewarded a position on the CDP Water A List as well as on the CDP Climate A List. This is the

Long-term opioid use does not increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Opioid use is not associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, shows a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland. Researchers did not find any risk neither for long-term use nor for higher cumulative doses. Opioids are powerful pain relieving drugs that act on the nervous system. Published in Pain Medicine, the study is the most extensive one conducted on the topic so far. A previous study from the US reported an association between high cumulative doses of opioids and an increased risk of dementia, but the Finnish study does not confirm this finding. However,

Notice of annual shareholders’ meeting of AcadeMedia AB (publ)

The shareholders of AcadeMedia AB (publ) are summoned to the annual shareholders’ meeting on Friday 24 November 2017 at 3 p.m. at City Conference Center, Folkets Hus, Barnhusgatan 12-14, Stockholm. Registration starts at 2 p.m.Right to attend the shareholders’ meeting Shareholders who wish to attend the annual shareholders’ meeting must ·  be registered in the share register maintained by Euroclear Sweden AB on Saturday 18 November 2017, and must also ·  notify the company of their intention to attend the meeting, no later than Monday 20 November 2017. The notification must be

AcadeMedia decides on a fully covered rights issue of approximately SEK 400 million

The Board of Directors of AcadeMedia has decided on a rights issue of approximately SEK 400 million after issuing expenses with pre-emptive rights for existing shareholders. The rights issue is subject to approval by the annual general meeting.NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES, CANADA, AUSTRALIA, JAPAN, HONG KONG, SWITZERLAND, NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE OR SOUTH AFRICA OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION IN WHICH THE DISTRIBUTION OF THIS PRESS RELEASE WOULD BE UNLAWFUL OR WOULD REQUIRE REGISTRATION OR OTHER MEASURES BESIDES THOSE REQUIRED BY SWEDISH LAW.

BerGenBio Announces Start of Ph II Trial Assessing Selective AXL Inhibitor BGB324 in Combination with KEYTRUDA® for Patients with Advanced Lung Cancer

Bergen, Norway, 24 Oct 2017 – BerGenBio ASA (OSE: BGBIO) , a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing a pipeline of first-in-class Axl kinase inhibitors to treat multiple cancer indications, announces that the first patient has been dosed in a Phase II trial evaluating the Company’s lead product BGB324 in combination with KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) in patients with previously treated advanced adenocarcinoma of the lung (non-small cell lung cancer, NSCLC) whose disease is progressing. The trial is being sponsored by BerGenBio. MSD (tradename of

REHAU Automotive to deploy Siemens software exclusively across all 15 plants

· Automotive supplier standardizes on Siemens portfolio to replace legacy systems · Integrated solution to enable digitalization of engineering and manufacturing · Worldwide rollout to begin drive toward Industry 4.0REHAU Automotive, German automotive supplier and polymer specialist, will exclusively deploy Siemens software products to replace several legacy systems in engineering, manufacturing and quality management. With this decision REHAU becomes one of the first automotive suppliers to implement a company-wide manufacturing execution system (MES) and quality management system (

Destia’s business review for January–September 2017

Destia’s business review for january–september 2017  · Revenue was MEUR 339.9 (352.1). · The comparable operating result was MEUR 10.6 (10.2). · The Group’s result for the period was substantially better than in the previous year, at MEUR 9.3 (6.7). · The accident frequency, which measures occupational safety, was 9.5 (7.5). ·  Destia’s revenue for 2017 is expected to be lower than in the previous year, and comparable operating profit is expected to remain at the previous year’s level.  Acting President and CEO Arto Pohjonen comments on the reporting period: “Destia’s

Essity recognized by CDP as world leader for its action on water and forests

Essity, a leading hygiene and health company, has been recognized as a global leader for its action on water and forests and received the highest score from CDP, an international not-for-profit charity that promotes a more sustainable economy. From thousands of participating companies, Essity is one of only four to qualify for CDP’s A List for both Water and Forests.CDP conducts independent surveys of thousands of companies, and the risks and opportunities associated with their climate, water and forest management practices. CDP’s A-Lists are compiled on behalf of 827 signatory investors,

Electrolux on climate change A-List

Electrolux has been named one of the top 5 % corporate global leaders acting against climate change. The company has been awarded a position on the 2017 Climate A List by CDP, the international non-profit. It is the second year in a row Electrolux gets this top recognition by CDP for its efforts to cut emissions, mitigate climate risks and develop the low-carbon economy.“We have shown that an ambitious climate agenda together with a strong commitment to implementing goals in our manufacturing considerably reduces our CO2footprint. I am pleased that Electrolux is recognized for our efforts

The Nomination Committee for Concentric’s Annual General Meeting 2018

The members of the Nomination Committee for the Concentric Annual General Meeting 2018 have been appointed.The AGM 2012 has resolved that Concentric’s Nomination Committee shall have four members and consist of one representative each of the four largest shareholders. The members of the Nomination Committee have been appointed based on the ownership structure as of 30 September 2017. The members are: Göran Espelund, Lannebo Fonder, Chairman of the Nomination Committee. Telephone +46 8-562 252 01, e-mail: goran.espelund@lannebofonder.se  Erik Durhan, Nordea AB. Telephone: +46 72-

REPORT ON THE THIRD QUARTER 2017

THIRD QUARTER · Net sales for the quarter totaled SEK 3,399 million (3,142); an increase of 8%, of which 11% was organic growth. · Operating profit (EBIT) before items affecting comparability amounted to SEK 482 million (426), representing a margin of 14.2% (13.6%), including SEK 12 million relating to US class action legal costs. · Operating profit (EBIT) amounted to SEK 648 million (426). · Cash flow for the period totaled SEK 610 million (423). Operating cash flow totaled SEK 667 million (535). · Profit for the second quarter was SEK 448 million (311). · Earnings per

Starbreeze partner Acer steps up financing of the StarVR joint venture

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN and TAIPEI, TAIWAN (24 October 2017) Starbreeze AB (NQSE: STAR A, STAR B) and Acer Inc. (TWSE: 2353, LSE: ACID) announce today that a new capitalization plan has been agreed for the StarVR Corporation – the joint venture for marketing and sales of the StarVR Virtual Reality (VR) headset. Under the new agreement, Acer will inject USD 5 million into the joint venture and increase its interest to 66.7%. Starbreeze will be relieved from its remaining capital commitment of USD 7.5 million and its interest will be 33.3%. The joint venture, originally announced 25 June 2016,

Volati acquires T-Emballage as a business unit within the Trading Business Area

Volati AB is acquiring T-Emballage AB, including its subsidiary Innovexa AB, with operations in building materials, packaging solutions and logistics. The acquisition will be Volati’s third in 2017. T-Emballage will become a new business unit within the Trading Business Area and is expected to be able to leverage the revenue synergies of the business area’s other business units, primarily through an expanded sales network. Add-on acquisitions comprise a core element of Volati’s strategy for creating long-term, profitable growth.Volati has signed an agreement today to acquire T-Emballage in

Lennart Evrell resigns as CEO for Boliden half way through 2018

Lennart Evrell has decided to resign from the position as CEO for Boliden effective half way through 2018. The recruitment of his successor will begin immediately.”I have had ten fantastic years at Boliden but now is the time to focus on other matters. My advance announcement is made in order to secure a good continuation for Boliden. I will do all I can to make this succession the very best”, says Lennart Evrell, President and CEO of Boliden.“It is always sad when a successful and appreciated CEO decides to resign, but the board understands that Lennart wants to round off his career

Boliden’s third quarter: Extensive maintenance in Mines and production disturbances

Boliden’s third quarter was characterised by extensive maintenance in Mines and production disturbances. Revenues totalled SEK 11,628 m (9,733), and operating profit, excluding revaluation of process inventory, was SEK 1,744 m (1,318). Free cash flow totalled SEK 1,715 m.“Maintenance work in all of the mines, coupled with production disturbances, resulted in production levels falling from the very high levels seen in the previous quarter. Garpenberg had problems with rock stability in one production area, necessitating the extraction of ore from areas with lower grades. On the plus side,

BE Group Q3 2017 – Strongly improved underlying operating result

• Net sales increased by 9 percent to SEK 968 M (892), excluding operations under restructuring, by 10 percent.• The underlying operating result increased to SEK 22 M (10).• The operating result amounted to SEK 19 M (26).• The result after tax was SEK 9 M (16).• Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 97 M (-12), explained by a decrease in working capital due to timing effects.• Earnings per average number of shares amounted to SEK 0.72 (1.25).• The discontinuation of the operations in Eskilstuna has essentially been completed. CEOs MessageThe third quarter

Q3 Interim Report for 2017

Q3 2017 · Revenues totalled SEK 11,628 m (9,733) · The operating profit totalled SEK 1,860 m (1,529) · The operating profit, excluding the revaluation of process inventory, totalled SEK 1,744 m (1,318) · Free cash flow totalled SEK 1,715 m (91) · Earnings per share totalled SEK 5.40 (4.15) Extensive maintenance in Mines and production disturbances · The operating profit, excluding revaluation of process inventory, increased to SEK 1,744 m (1,318) due to improvements in metal prices. · Production disturbances and extensive maintenance had a negative effect on

UPM moves forward in sustainable biochemicals business

(UPM, Helsinki, 24 October 2017 at 08:45 EET) - UPM moves forward with the development of biochemicals business by evaluating the potential of building a biorefinery in the Chemical Park Frankfurt-Höchst in Germany. The new-to-the-world biorefinery would combine novel technologies and utilize sustainable wood raw material in an innovative way. This opportunity is the outcome of more than five years of extensive technology development and piloting. The planned industrial scale biorefinery would convert wood into bio-monoethylene glycol (bMEG), bio-monopropylene glycol (bMPG) and lignin up

Saab’s results January-September 2017

Defence and security company Saab presents the results for January-September 2017.Statement by the President and CEO Håkan Buskhe: Focus on efficiencyIn large parts of the world we are seeing further increases in defence spending and bigger investments in civil security than before. In times of complex threat scenarios, it is clear that the borders between what has traditionally been regarded as a military or civil threat are gradually being erased. Saab’s capabilities in systems integration, sensors and cybersecurity are therefore growing in demand. International venturesDuring

Good result and increased number of sold homes

1 July – 30 September 2017 · Net sales amounted to SEK 2,135 M (2,327) · Operating profit was SEK 218 M (228), of which profit from sale of land totalled SEK 65 M (7) · Operating margin was 10.2 (9.8) per cent · Profit after financial items was SEK 167 M (159) · Profit for the period after tax amounted to SEK 130 M (125) · Cash flow before financing was SEK 300 M (-32) · Earnings per share was SEK 1.21 (1.15) · Return on capital employed amounted to 18.5 (14.6) per cent · The number of production starts of housing units in the period was 1,208 (897) · The

Interim report July - September 2017

Record profit, innovation and organizational efficiencyThird quarter 2017 · Revenue in the third quarter was SEK 147.1 (120.7) million, equivalent to a 22 percent increase.  · Operating profit excluding non-recurring costs for the third quarter increased to SEK 38.1 (29.9) million, corresponding to an operating margin excluding non-recurring costs of 25.9 (24.8) percent.  · Operating profit for the third quarter increased to SEK 34.1 (29.6) million, equivalent to an operating margin of 23.2 (24.5) percent. · Earnings per share increased to SEK 1.63 (1.42) for the third quarter.

Aker ASA: Aker BP acquires Hess Norge

Reference is made to Aker BP ASA's ("Aker BP") stock exchange announcement today regarding the agreement to acquire Hess Norge AS ("Hess Norway").Aker BP has entered into an agreement to acquire Hess Norway. The transaction includes Hess Norway's 64.05 per cent share of the Valhall field, its 62.5 per cent share of the Hod field and a tax loss carry forward with an after-tax value of USD 1.5 billion (as booked in Hess Norway's 2016 annual accounts). "With the acquisition of Hess Norway, Aker BP continues to deliver on its growth strategy on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The

Raute received an order of over EUR 21 million

RAUTE CORPORATION STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 24 October, 2017 at 8:15 a.m.RAUTE RECEIVED AN ORDER OF OVER EUR 21 MILLION Raute Corporation has received orders worth over EUR 21 million for the machinery and equipment for the expansion of UPM Plywood’s mill in Chudovo, Russia. The scope of delivery includes the main machinery and equipment of the plywood manufacturing process: veneer peeling, drying, composing and patching lines, and also plywood lay-up, pressing and overlaying lines. The deal also includes machine vision and moisture analyzers. The deliveries will take place during the

UPM seeks growth in attractive plywood segments by expanding the competitive UPM Chudovo plywood mill in Russia

(UPM, Helsinki, Finland, 24 October 2017 at 08:15 EET) - UPM further strengthens its position as the leading plywood manufacturer in Europe. Following successful growth investments in Finland and Estonia over the past few years, UPM expands its Chudovo plywood mill in Russia by investing EUR 50 million. The project will increase the mill's production capacity by 45,000 to 155,000 m[3] while also broadening the mill's product portfolio. In addition to the production capacity growth, a new bio heat boiler will be built at the mill site. "The expansion of the Chudovo mill is an important

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