MTG ACQUIRES 50% OF CZECH MEDIA GROUP

Modern Times Group MTG AB, the international entertainment-broadcasting group, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire 50% of the issued share capital of GES Media Holding a.s. (“GMH”) in the Czech Republic from GES Media Europe B.V., for a total cash consideration of € 96 million. GMH owns 100% of FTV Prima, spol. s r.o. (“TV Prima”), which is the second largest national television channel in the Czech Republic. GMH’s gross sales in 2004 amounted to Czech Koruna 1,542 million (€ 48.3 million) and GMH reported earnings before interest and taxes of CZK 291 million (€ 9.1

Fortum extends period of validity regarding offer to City of Espoo

Fortum Corporation STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 30 September 2005 at 9.00 amFortum extends period of validity regarding offer to City of Espoo Fortum has decided to extend the period of validity regarding its offer to buythe shares of E.ON Finland Oyj owned by the City of Espoo to December 31th, 2005. Fortum CorporationCarola Teir-LehtinenSenior Vice President, Corporate Communications Further information:Carola Teir-Lehtinen, Senior Vice President, Communications, tel. +358 50 4524118 Distribution:Helsinki Stock ExchangeKey media

ATRIA TO CENTRALISE PIG SLAUGHTERING OPERATION IN NURMO

Atria Group plc STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 30.9.2005 AT 8.00 AM.ATRIA TO CENTRALISE PIG SLAUGHTERING OPERATION IN NURMO Atria Group plc has decided to centralise Atria Oy's pig slaughtering and cuttingoperations at Atria's Nurmo production plant. An extensive expansion andrenovation project concerning the pig slaughterhouse and the related barn,refrigeration and storage areas began in Nurmo in the spring of 2004. Theinvestment amounts to 21 million euro and will be completed in April 2006. Atria's increased pork processing volumes require more modern capacity. Thecapacity of

Carnegie launches subordinated debt (lower Tier 2 capital)

D. Carnegie & Co AB (publ) has today launched a dual-tranche Euro 25 million and SEK 250 million subordinated debt (lower Tier 2 capital) offering. The issues are 10-year notes, callable from 12 October 2010. The SEK notes pay an annual coupon of 4.35% and the EUR notes pay a quarterly coupon of 3-month Euribor + 160 basis points until 12 October 2010. Both issues will be listed in Luxembourg. Goldman Sachs International is the sole bookrunner. For further information, please contact Karin Forseke (CEO) +46 8 5886 90 10, Mats-Olof Ljungkvist (CFO) +46 8 5886 90 13 or Birgitta Henriksson (IR)

Boss Media supplies gaming system to Bonnier Entertainment and Folkspel

The Bonnier Group’s Bonnier Entertainment business area has selected Boss Media as supplier for its new gaming activity. Bonnier is to launch www.bingolotto.se through a cooperative agreement with the Folkspel gaming company, which is owned by Swedish sports clubs and associations and whose activities include TV4’s BingoLotto gaming program,. With this investment, the Bonnier Group is taking its first step into the market for gaming that involves money.“We are active in the entertainment industry and an increasing portion of households’ entertainment budget is being spent on various forms

SHARE REPURCHASE 29.9.2005

Raisio Plc ANNOUNCEMENT 29.9.2005SHARE REPURCHASE 29.9.2005 In the Helsinki Stock Exchange Trade date 29.9.2005Bourse trade BUY Share RAIKVAmount 000 sharesTotal cost 0.000,00 EURAverage price/ share 0,0000 EURHighest price/ share 0,00 EURLowest price/ share 0,00 EUR Share RAIVVAmount 12.500 sharesTotal cost 29.335,00 EURAverage

Fortum's stake in Lenenergo increases

Fortum Corporation STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 29 September 2005Fortum's stake in Lenenergo increases Fortum's shareholding in Russian power company OAO Lenenergo is increased by 0.4percentage points of voting shares. This is a result of Fortum's buy out offer ofJuly 29th 2005 made to all shareholders of common shares of Lenenergo. Fortumreceived 2,699,259 common shares, and currently owns altogether 230 millioncommon shares of the company. Total amount paid by Fortum is approximately 81 million RUR (approximately 2.4MEUR at the current exchange rate) with the offer price of RUR

SEM, a subsidiary of Opcon, will supply ignition cassette replacements to Saab

Opcon’s subsidiary, SEM AB of Åmål, is a supplier of ignition cassettes to Saab and is affected by Saab’s announcement that it is recalling around 288,000 cars. Due to the increased requirement for ignition cassette replacements, Saab and SEM have signed a delivery agreement that contains details of delivery volumes, delivery times and prices. For Opcon, this agreement means that the increased production of ignition cassettes has been secured financially, and that Opcon will be able to supply the ignition cassettes according to plan. The requirement to increase deliveries to Saab during a

ELISA'S BID TO TIKKA SHAREHOLDERS CONTINUES

ELISA CORPORATION STOCK EXCHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT 29 SEPTEMBER 2005 AT 3.00pmELISA'S BID TO TIKKA SHAREHOLDERS CONTINUES The acceptance period in accordance with the terms and conditions of the bidtargeted at Tikka Communications Oy's shareholders would end on 30 September2005. Elisa has decided to continue the term of the bid until 31 October 2005.As a result of the bid, the Elisa group's holding in Tikka Communications had by26 September 2005 increased to 95.7 per cent. ELISA CORPORATION Vesa SahivirtaDirector, IR and Financial Communication Distribution: Helsinki Stock Exchange

Representatives of the nomination committee of Saab AB for the Annual General Meeting 2006

In accordance with a resolution taken at the Annual General Meeting of Saab AB on April 6, 2005, the names of the shareholder representatives are hereby announced who, together with the Chairman of the Board, will provide proposals to be submitted to the Annual General Meeting for a Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board and of the Annual General Meeting and proposals for remuneration to the Board and fees to the auditors.Representatives Adine Grate Axén, Investor Peter Wallenberg Jr, Knut och Alice Wallenbergs Stiftelse Mats Lagerqvist, Robur Christer Elmehagen, AMF Pension who

Volvo inaugurated its first wholly-owned service center in Russia

Volvo today inaugurated its first wholly-owned service facility in Russia. The investment in the new operation totals 100 million Swedish kronor. According to Staffan Jufors, President and CEO of Volvo Trucks, it will be followed by the establishment of additional facilities in the country.Back in 1973, Volvo was the first western truck manufacturer to deliver vehicles to the Soviet Union. Today, there are about 20,000 Volvo trucks on Russian roads. Volvo has been operating in Russia since 1994 and in recent years, the country has become increasingly important to the group. Since 2003, the

Expanded broadband network in Lilla Edet provides wider municipal coverage

After today’s inauguration of Lilla Edet’s municipality-wide broadband network, 97 percent of all households and companies in the municipality now have access to broadband service. The network, provided by TeliaSonera Network Sales, enables transmission speeds from 250 Kbit/s up to 24 Mbit/s.Eleven telecom switching centres have been upgraded for ADSL connections in different locations around the Municipality of Lilla Edet. ADSL technology utilises copper cable in the existing telephone network and allows a very high broadband penetration rate, even in sparsely populated areas. Switching

HNA/HNB - New bond issue

Hafslund ASA has issued a new bond FRN Hafslund 2005/2008 ISIN NO 001 028564.6. The first tranche of the issue amounts to NOK 500 million. Of this amount NOK 300 million is sold to investors and the remaining NOK 200 million is kept as part of Hafslund's treasury. Payment date is 30 September 2005.   Arranger: Fokus Markets.   Hafslund ASA   Oslo, 30 September 2005 For further information, please contact:   Group Treasurer Ketil Wang, tel + 47 975 13 135

Trade subject to notification - Sold shares in Storebrand ASA

Peab’s capital market day 2005

During the first eight months of the year Peab has started on the building of 1,424 (727) internally developed tenant-owner rights and single homes. As of 31 August 2005, Peab had a total of 2,846 (1,647) internally developed tenant-owner rights and single homes under current construction. Of these, 71 (68) per cent were sold. “We foresee stable demand for our internally developed tenant-owner rights and single homes. We have doubled the number of newly started units compared to the previous year while also increasing the degree of sale. The housing market is proving to be good at the

Ericsson and SeaMobile bring wireless communication services to the seas

Ericsson and SeaMobile Inc. have signed a three-year contract under which the companies will work together to provide wireless voice and data services at sea. Ericsson will supply a complete wireless network, including hosted core infrastructure, GSM radio equipment, and network monitoring and rollout services. The arrangement will allow SeaMobile to provide services to cruise lines, ferries, yachts, container ships and the offshore oil and gas industry.SeaMobile will use Ericsson technology to offer global wireless communications at sea through leading suppliers of maritime satellite

“Top ten” in mobile phone sales in Telia stores in September

Two new phones from SonyEricsson debuted on the list of best-selling mobiles in Telia’s retail stores during September. The models were the K700i and Z800i, which placed No. 9 and No. 10. In other respects, the list changed only slightly, compared with August. SonyEricsson and Nokia continue to battle for first place on the list.Among the handsets from these two phone manufacturers, it is primarily low-price models with prepaid cards that continue to sell best in Telia’s stores. The Nokia 3120 ranked among the top two phones on the list for the fourth month in a row. Ranking sept...aug......

AerotechTelub develops SJÖBASIS for Coast Guard

AerotechTelub has signed an agreement with the Swedish Coast Guard to develop SJÖBASIS, an information system that collates the information gathered by Swedish authorities and relays it back to the authorities to assist them in their monitoring of coasts and seas. The first stage of the agreement covers system design and will be delivered in February 2006.“AerotechTelub has been working for several years with customized system solutions to meet various authorities’ needs for new technology and new solutions so that they can conduct their operations efficiently. We are very proud to have won

Mack displays hybrid vehicle in Washington

AB Volvo’s subsidiary Mack yesterday presented a prototype of a hybrid powertrain for heavy trucks in the US. The Mack truck is the first of a number of hybrid vehicles that Volvo Group plans to present during the coming year.The presentation took place in front of the US Capitol in Washington, and was visited by a number of congressional leaders and other Federal officials. The hybrid powertrain that was shown is in a fuel tanker truck developed in cooperation with the US Air Force. Diesel-powered hybrid vehicles combine the power from an electric motor with that from a diesel engine. The

ELEKTA SOLUTIONS DOMINATE IGRT PRESENTATIONS AT MAJOR EUROPEAN RADIATION THERAPY MEETING

PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, September 28, 2005 This week has seen the holding of the 8th Biennial ESTRO meeting on Physics and Radiation Technology for Clinical Radiotherapy - and the pre-meeting workshop on 'Image Guided Radiotherapy' taking place in Lisbon, Portugal. This meeting has seen presentation of a record 38 papers on Elekta technologies - with 25 specifically regarding Elekta’s Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) portfolio. These papers clearly demonstrated that Elekta Synergy® is still the only linear accelerator with integrated 3D Imaging capability in routine clinical use.

OMX introduces the OMX List

Today, OMX presents a proposal for the OMX List, the access point to the Nordic listed companies. Following the harmonization of trading rules and systems in the Nordic Baltic region, the time has come to create a common offering on the issuers' side as well. The OMX List includes harmonization of listing requirements for the Copenhagen, Stockholm and Helsinki exchanges as well as a common way of presenting companies. By creating a common list and presentation model the visibility and liquidity of Nordic shares will be improved and the competitiveness of the Nordic region enhanced.OMX's

The AarhusKarlshamn share now traded at Nya Marknaden

AarhusKarlshamn AB is now established in the financial markets. Today is the first day for the share to be traded at Nya Marknaden, where it is sponsored by Enskilda Securities. The merger between the two companies is the result of a public offer made by BNS Industrier to acquire all shares in Karlshamns AB (listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange) and Aarhus United A/S (listed on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange). The major owners of AarhusKarlshamn AB are Melker Schörling AB and United International Enterprises Ltd, the latter owned by the Bek-Nielsen family. AarhusKarlshamn intends to apply

Meda AB (publ): Notification of Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM)

Shareholders in Meda AB (publ), corporate ID 556427 2812 (hereafter the company), are hereby invited to attend an extraordinary general meeting (hereafter EGM) on Monday, 17 October 2005 at 5 pm in the company’s offices at Pipers väg 2 in Solna, Sweden.Notification of attendance Those who wish to participate in the meeting must be listed as shareholders on the VPC AB share register by Friday, 7 October 2005 and have sent notification of attendance to the company no later than 11 October 2005. Notification may be made by: • Post – Meda AB (publ), Box 906, SE 170 09 Solna, Sweden • Phone –

KARO BIO ISSUES NEW SHARES TO ADVANCE PRODUCTS IN CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT

The Board of Directors of Karo Bio AB has decided to make a modification of the Company’s strategy. In addition to the current partnership based model, Karo Bio will bring selected compounds to late stage clinical development. Such compounds will potentially be launched by the Company in selected markets. To implement the strategy, Karo Bio’s Board has decided to issue new shares with preferential rights. Assuming full subscription, the rights issue will generate MSEK 280 to the Company before transaction costs.The decision by the Board is subject to approval by a special general meeting to