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A new immunotherapeutic agent, produced by ‘’nice’’ bacteria, has shown significant therapeutic potential against bacterial infections.A publication describing these findings is now available online (doi:10.1172/JCI140333 ). The Journal of Clinical Investigation is one of the top journals in the Medicine, Research & Experimental Web of Science category and publishes international discoveries with clinical relevance. SelectImmune Pharma is developing this new immunotherapeutic agent for clinical trials. The scientists at Lund University have

Byggmax expands to Denmark, with focus on e-commerce

Byggmax Group is entering the Danish market in January 2021 through a combination of e-commerce and acquisition of existing profitable stores. Byggmax Group acquires Næstved Lavpristræ A/S (“NLT”), a founder led discount DIY concept with sales of DKK ca 125m and ca 30 percent of sales from e-commerce. In addition a Byggmax branded e-commerce site for Denmark, offering additional product categories, will open during the first quarter 2021. The Denmark entry gives Byggmax a presence in all Nordic countries and a foothold for further expansion in Denmark.Byggmax Group is a discount DIY

Mekonomen Group affirms focus on growth, adjusts its long-term financial goals

Mekonomen Group adjusts its long-term financial goals and clarifies its dividend policy. The purpose is to enable value-creating future growth. The company considers the end of 2025 as the time frame to achieve the targets. Mekonomen Group's adjustment of the long-term financial targets is made in order to reflect the company's current operating structure and enable higher growth rate in the future. During a capital market day on February 25, 2021, Mekonomen Group will present the strategy for achieving the long-term financial goals until 2025. Financial goals: · Average annual

Transcendent Group Norway in framework agreement with Statens vegvesen

Fri, Dec 18, 2020 08:39 CET

Transcendent Group is part of a group of consulting firms that have signed a framework agreement with the Norwegian Public Roads Administration, Statens vegvesen, regarding strategic advice and management within IT. The agreement extends over two years with the option of a two-year extension.“The pandemic has, in many ways, accelerated digitalisation, leading to new needs and increased risks. An organisation's credibility is highly dependent on how well it maintains a high level of regulatory compliance, governance and risk management. We look forward to contributing with our cutting-edge

Vestas invests in Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to further expand its presence across a wider range of the renewable value chain

Press Release from Vestas Wind Systems A/SAarhus, 18 December 2020Vestas has invested in Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, (CIP), the world’s largest dedicated fund manager in greenfield renewable energy infrastructure, to acquire a 25 percent minority stake in the investment management company, ref. Company Announcement no. 45/2020 of 18 December 2020. With the investment, Vestas seeks to create value across a wider range of the renewable value chain. Through its investment in CIP, Vestas aims to further expand its presence in renewable project development, and invest within areas

Vestas to acquire a 25 percent stake in Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners P/S

Fri, Dec 18, 2020 08:37 CET

Vestas Wind Systems A/S, Aarhus, 18 December 2020Company announcement no. 45/2020 Vestas to acquire a 25 percent stake in Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners P/S Vestas Wind Systems A/S (Vestas) has today entered into an agreement with the investment management company Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners P/S (CIP), whereby Vestas will acquire a 25 percent minority stake in CIP’s parent companies. The stake will be acquired at a price of EUR 500m, in the form of EUR 180m as upfront payment, and EUR 320m as an earnout. With the investment, Vestas seeks to create value across a

Trading of own shares as part of employee’s savings scheme

SpareBank 1 SR-Bank ASA has on 17 December 2020 purchased 25.000 own shares at an average price of NOK 89,219. Total holdings of own shares after the purchase is 95.910 shares. The shares were acquired as part of SpareBank 1 SR-Bank’s savings scheme for employees. For more information about the saving scheme reference is made to the stock exchange notice dated 12 December 2019, and the stock exchange notice dated 24 April 2020.

Beijer Ref acquires Sinclair with its own private label brand

HVAC is currently a market with growth where Beijer Ref is increasing its market shares. Through the acquisition of 85% of the shares in Sinclair Global Group (Sinclair) with the option to acquire the remaining shares, Beijer Ref takes additional market shares within HVAC. Sinclair is headquartered in Brno, Czech Republic with sales offices in Slovakia, Hungary and Croatia. Sinclair sells air conditioning and heat pumps to 25 countries and most of the sales consist of HVAC products of the Sinclair own brand. Sinclair’s annual sales amount to SEK 400 million with good profitability and

Our group stands firm even in turbulent times

I probably do not need to repeat this, but 2020 really stands out as an extraordinary year. In times, it has been extremely tough, but our group is equipped to cope with adversity. This year, more than ever, we have shown that our stability is an unbeatable strength.Alike the rest of the world, Lesjöfors was hit hard by the coronavirus repercussions in the spring. May and April was the worst months, but the rest of the year is best characterized by a steady flow, in some companies quite well and in others, very well. We have our agile and decentralized business structure to thank for this

PowerCell Sweden AB receives order for MS-100 fuel cell system for stationary power in Australia

Gothenburg, Sweden, December 18, 2020 PowerCell Sweden AB has received an order for a PowerCell MS-100 fuel cell system from the Australian company ENGV for delivery during the first quarter 2021. The system will be used in a stationary hydrogen power demonstration project.The unit will be installed as part of Australia’s first hydrogen stationary power demonstration plant in Denham, Western Australia. The hybrid solar and hydrogen power system, which is a project being developed by Horizon Power, will test the technical capability of hydrogen as a dispatchable power source in remote

Board member in Diamyd Medical buys shares from main owner

Board member Mark Atkinson has bought 10,000 Diamyd Medical B-shares at SEK 30.60 per share from Board member and main owner Anders Essen-Möller. Mark Atkinson’s holdings in Diamyd Medical amounts after the transaction to 16,750 B-shares. “I am happy about the development in Diamyd Medical and I am proud to increase my investment in the company also as a shareholder,” says Professor Mark Atkinson. About Diamyd MedicalDiamyd Medical develops therapies for type 1 diabetes. The diabetes vaccine Diamyd[®] is an antigen-specific immunotherapy for the preservation of endogenous insulin

Proposals of the Shareholders’ Nomination Board to Wärtsilä’s Annual General Meeting 2021

Fri, Dec 18, 2020 08:03 CET

Wärtsilä Corporation, Stock exchange release, 18.12.2020 at 9:30 am EETProposals of the Shareholders’ Nomination Board to Wärtsilä’s Annual General Meeting 2021 The Shareholders' Nomination Board, established by Wärtsilä’s Annual General Meeting on 5 March 2020, presents the following proposals to the Annual General Meeting to be held on 4 March 2021. The proposals will be included in the notice to the Annual General Meeting to be published at a later date. Proposal on the composition of the Board of Directors The Shareholders' Nomination Board proposes that the number of Board

Serneke sells development rights in Karlastaden to Tosito for approximately SEK 200 million

Serneke sells approximately 15,000 square meters of building rights in Karlastaden to property company Tosito, mainly for housing development. The purchase price amounts to approximately SEK 200 million, corresponding to a building rights value of approximately SEK 13,000 per square meter. The sale is expected to have a positive impact on earnings of approximately SEK 80 million in the fourth quarter. The parties have also signed a contracting agreement for an estimated value of SEK 300 million.“This sale is proof of the values that exist in Karlastaden. We have seen substantial interest in

Adverty releases in-game ad SDK on Unity Asset Store

Fri, Dec 18, 2020 08:02 CET

Adverty AB (publ) announces the release of its Unity SDK on Unity Asset Store, providing developers with easy access to its patented ad technology for unobtrusive in-game advertising.Adverty, the leading in-game platform for advertisers, agencies and content creators, has announced the release of its Unity SDK on the Unity Asset Store, a marketplace where game developers and publishers can find, source, and sell everything they need to be successful, including third party assets, tools, and services. Adverty's seamless advertising solution uses Unity to display unobtrusive in-game ads

Peab builds new Röspark School in Åmål

Fri, Dec 18, 2020 08:02 CET

Peab has been commissioned to build an elementary school for grades 1-3 in Åmål. The customer is Åmål’s municipal properties and the contract is worth SEK 210 million.The new school will be built on the existing school grounds and the old school will be torn down. The new school will be two stories with several entrances from the school grounds. Common rooms for media, a library and a workshop will be built in the middle of the building and offices for personnel, the school nurse and special pedagogues will be centrally placed. A production kitchen and cafeteria will be placed on the

Everfuel – MoU signed with GHH Denmark for green hydrogen storage and supply

Fri, Dec 18, 2020 08:01 CET

Herning, Denmark, 18 December 2020 – Everfuel A/S have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Green Hydrogen Hub Denmark (GHH). The parties wish to explore a long-term cooperation leading to GHH potentially becoming a strategic supplier of hydrogen and hydrogen storage capacity to Everfuel’s growing green hydrogen fuel operations and further ambitions within this emerging industry. GHH is looking into developing a 350 MW electrolysis plant, 200.000 MWh hydrogen storage and a 320 MW Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) facility between the cities of Viborg and Hobro, Denmark. The

Tikkurila provides information on its profitability targets and the Vantaa site development plan, retains its guidance for 2020

Fri, Dec 18, 2020 08:01 CET

Tikkurila Oyj18 December 2020 at 9.01Other information disclosed according to the rules of the ExchangeDuring the last three years, Tikkurila Oyj has made a successful turnaround and improved its performance due to its clear strategic action plan and committed employees. Furthermore, the company has increased sales of its premium brands, improved its operational and commercial excellence and focused on efficiency of all operations. Tikkurila has recently updated its mid-term strategic plan 2021-2023 and restated its previously communicated strategic financial targets: faster than home

Aker ASA: Dissolution of Joint Ownership in Aker Kværner Holding AS - Primary Insider Notification and Joint Disclosure of Shareholdings

Reference is made to the stock exchange announcement made by Aker ASA ("Aker") on July 17, 2020, and the announcement by the Norwegian state, represented by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries (”NMTIF”), on the same date, where it amongst others was informed that Aker and NMTIF had agreed to dissolve the joint ownership in Aker Kværner Holding AS (“AKH”), subject to parliamentary authorization. On December 17, 2020, the Parliament provided the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries with the necessary authorizations to execute the dissolution of the joint ownership.The joint

Hexagon strengthens capabilities to serve rapidly evolving architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) ecosystem with the acquisition of OxBlue

Hexagon AB, a global leader in sensor, software and autonomous solutions, today announced the acquisition of OxBlue, a leader in construction visualisation technology designed to capture the life of a job site, start to finish.OxBlue’s high definition time-lapse photography and live video streaming services deliver real-time visual documentation of everything that happens on a job site, both exterior and interior. Combining the latest camera technology, artificial intelligence, and machine learning algorithms, OxBlue’s desktop and mobile software platform connects stakeholders to their

Peab builds new school and gyms in Älta

Peab has been commissioned to build an elementary school with accompanying gyms in Älta south of Stockholm. The customer is Hemsö and the contract is worth SEK 306 million.Stavsborg School is located in Älta in Nacka Municipality and is an elementary school that currently has room for around 600 students. Nacka Municipality runs the school system. Because Älta is growing it needs more schools and sports venues. The existing school will be torn down to be replaced by a new, larger school building which can hold 1,200 students from first to ninth grade as well as initially be used as a

Wihlborgs signs lease with Atkins and the law firm WSA at Prisma, Helsingborg

The design, engineering and project-management consultancy Atkins signed an agreement for 730 m² at Prisma, Wihlborgs’ new office building in Helsingborg. Wesslau Söderqvist Advokatbyrå (WSA) also recently signed a contract for 420 m².Prisma is the first office building to be finished in Helsingborg’s new Oceanhamnen district and the building’s spectacular architecture will make it a new Helsingborg landmark. Assistansbolaget Försäkring Sverige and the tech hub HETCH moved in during December. HETCH previously signed a lease for 2,000 m² at Prisma and has now decided to exercise the

Swissmedic approves Buvidal for the treatment of opioid dependence

Lund, Sweden — 18 December 2020 — Camurus AB (NASDAQ STO: CAMX) announced today that the Swiss agency for therapeutic products, Swissmedic, has approved weekly and monthly Buvidal[®] prolonged release buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid dependence in adults and adolescents from 16 years of age. This marks the first approval of a long-acting treatment for opioid dependence in Switzerland. “We are pleased with the expeditious review and approval of our market authorization application for Buvidal by Swissmedic and that patients with opioid dependence in Switzerland will now have

Invitation to presentation of Essity’s Year-end Report for 2020