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The SAS Group Traffic figures April 2009

SAS Group's April traffic figures• SAS Group's traffic decreased by 18.4 % during April and seat capacity was down 20.6% vs. 2008.• SAS Group carried 2.2 million passengers in April, down 21.3% vs. 2008.• Total passenger load factor in April was up by 2.0 p.u. to 72.5%, positively affected by capacity adjustments and Easter effect.Group market trends and yield developmentThe yield for Scandinavian Airlines in March was up by 9.2%. For April 2009, the change in yield is expected to be negative due to the Easter holidays. The yield for March and April combined is still expected to

Biohit eLINE® Lite - new electronic dispenser for easier multiple dispensing

Biohit eLINE® Lite - new electronic dispenser for easier multiple dispensingoperationsBiohit has launched eLINE Lite, the new model of the eLINE® Dispenser family. The fully electronic pipetting operations of the eLINE Lite Dispenser, includingthe unique electronic tip ejection, help reduce the risk of RSI (RepetitiveStrain Injury) in long pipetting series. The electronic operation also enables a significantly wider volume selection inmultiple dispensing compared to mechanical steppers. Tip selection has been made easy with the unique TipGuide. The built-in,automatic TipGuide of the

CisionPoint Wins 2009 CODiE Award As Best Online News Service

Industry Recognizes Cision’s On-Demand Platform in Its Debut at Awards CeremonyCision, the leading provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and analysis services to public relations professionals and other communicators, today announced that CisionPoint has been selected as the Best Online News Service at the 2009 CODiE Awards ceremony – its first year of eligibility for such recognition.Established in 1986 and sponsored by the Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA), the CODiE Awards celebrate outstanding achievement and vision in the software, digital

ICA store sales during April 2009

ICA store sales during April 2009Solna May 8, 2009Preliminary figures put April 2009 combined sales for ICA retailers in Sweden at SEK 7,694 million, excluding VAT, up SEK 834 million or 12.2 percent compared to the same month last year. The increase for comparable units was 11.0 percent.Since the beginning of the year, sales excluding VAT have risen by 6.2 percent to SEK 28,680 million. For comparable units, the increase for the same period was 5.1 percent.Breakdown of April sales for ICA stores in Sweden:Maxi ICA Stormarknad stores reported an increase in sales of 22.0 percent

Sporting celebrities ‘on board’ for charity cycle

Geoff Holt and Harlequins rugby players join forces at Deloitte and Sailors’ Society CycleInspirational sailor Geoff Holt and members of the Harlequins Rugby team will be on hand to support the upcoming Deloitte and Sailors’ Society Cycle, being held in and around Southampton on May 10.Local sports star Geoff, known for his ‘Personal Everest’ of achieving a solo round-UK voyage, despite severe physical disability, will present the prize to the highest fundraiser at the event, which starts and finishes at Mayflower Park, Southampton.Sailors’ Society Event Fundraiser Vicky Macleod is

Rimi Baltic’s store sales January – April 2009

Rimi Baltics store sales January – April 2009Solna 8 May, 2009Rimi Baltics store sales excluding VAT, in January – April 2009, totaled approximately EUR 398 million representing a decrease of 2.6 percent compared with the same period last year.Rimi Baltics store sales per country in euro, excluding VAT, January – April 2009:Million, EUR Change, percent Rimi Estonia 120.7 -0.1% Rimi Latvia 193.6 -3.3% Rimi Lithuania 83.9 -4.3% Rimi Baltic total 398.2 -2.6%Rimi Baltics store sales per country in euro, excluding VAT in April 2009:Million, EUR Change, percent Rimi Estland 31.3 -3.6%

Fortum shares subscribed for with share warrants

Fortum CorporationStock exchange announcement8 May 2009 at 10:30 EETFortum shares subscribed for with share warrants The following Fortum shares, subscribed for with Fortum Corporation's sharewarrants and paid to the company, will be traded on the Main List of the NASDAQOMX Helsinki starting on 11 May 2009, together with the old shares. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------| Name of scheme | Subscription period | Quantity |--------------------------------------------------------------------------------| Share

Peab builds leg at Citybanan

Peab has been commissioned to build a leg of the Citybanan at Tomteboda in Solna. The customer is Banverket, the National Railroad Administration, and contract sum amounts to SEK 149 million.The work includes construction of concrete tunnel and concrete troughs.Work will commence in May 2009 and is expected to be ready for the final at the end of 2012.For additional information, please contact:Roger Linnér, Region manager Peab +46 733 374793Gösta Sjöström, CIO Peab +46 733 371010Peab AB discloses the information provided herein pursuant to the Securities Markets Act and/or the

Neonet offers trading access to the new Nordic MTF Burgundy

Neonet, the global provider of execution services and trading technology, today announced that it offers its brokerage and technology clients access to Burgundy, the new Nordic Multilateral Trading Facility.Neonet has a leading position as provider of access to new alternative markets. Burgundy, established by 14 leading banks and brokerage firms, represents the new generation of trading platforms and is designed to strengthen the Nordic region as a financial hub. By adding Burgundy to its offering of over 35 global marketplaces, including traditional exchanges and new alternative markets,

SinterCast Annual General Meeting 2009

The SinterCast AB (publ) Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on 7May 2009 in Stockholm. During the AGM, Dr Steve Dawson, President &CEO, presented an overview of recent market activities and providedan outlook for SinterCast's potential market development. While theglobal economic crisis presents obvious challenges for companies inthe foundry and automotive sectors, Dr Dawson's presentationidentified opportunities for new installations and for the start ofnew series production programmes during 2009 and beyond. Based onthe current series production level of approximately 400,

Boliden reorganises into two Business Areas

Boliden is launching an organisation comprising two Business Areas: Smelters and Mines. The change entails integrating Business Area Market with these two Business Areas, and Svante Nilsson has been appointed President, BA Smelters.The bulk of BA Market’s operations – purchasing raw materials and selling metals – will be integrated with Smelters, while responsibility for concentrates sales will be integrated with Mines. These changes are being implemented with a view to generating further efficiency improvements within the Group’s material flows.“In two years, Business Area Market has

Interim report January-March 2009

• Inflow of orders: SEK 2,219 million (2,381)• Net sales: SEK 2,138 million (2,049)• Operating earnings: SEK 61 million (90)• Net earnings: SEK 24 million (56)• Cash flow from operating activities after tax: SEK 366 million (46)• Earnings per share: SEK 0.87 (1.73)2)President and CEO Peter Aru:“The first quarter was challenging and the inflow of orders for new products decreased in all markets. Demand fell in all divisions, but the service trend had a positive effect, particularly on the Group’s largest division Door & Logistics Solutions. During the quarter, there was an

INTERIM REPORT OF THE BIOHIT GROUP 1 JANUARY - 31 MARCH 2009

BIOHIT OYJ INTERIM REPORT 8 MAY 2009 AT 09:30 AMINTERIM REPORT OF THE BIOHIT GROUP 1 JANUARY - 31 MARCH 2009 Biohit Oyj develops, manufactures and markets liquid handling products anddiagnostic test systems for use in research, healthcare and industriallaboratories. The Biohit Group's financial trends in the January-March period of 2009:- Net sales EUR 8.3 million (EUR 8.2 million 1-3/2008)- Operating profit EUR 0.0 million (operating loss EUR 0.0 million)- Loss before taxes EUR 0.0 million (loss EUR 0.4 million)- Earnings per share EUR -0.01 (EUR -0.03)- Despite moderate growth,

Stora Enso: Announcement with reference to Chapter 2, paragraph 10 of the Finnish Securities Markets Act

Stora Enso: Announcement with reference to Chapter 2, paragraph 10 of theFinnish Securities Markets ActSTORA ENSO OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 8 May 2009 at 06.20 GMT Stora Enso Oyj was informed on 7 May 2009 that the number of shares in theCompany held by the funds managed by Orbis Investment Management Limited, OrbisAsset Management Limited and Orbis Portfolio Management (Europe) LLP hasdecreased below 5% of the of the paid-up share capital and the number of sharesin Stora Enso Oyj on 6 May 2009. With reference to Chapter 2, paragraph 10 of the Finnish Securities Markets Act,Stora

Veidekke's first quarter marked by challenging times

As expected, Veidekke's first quarter results are marked by the weak economy and financial crisis.  - Last autumn, we predicted a drop in Veidekke's turnover of approx. 20 per cent, and this now seems to be coming true.  Reduced volumes mean weaker results, but we are maintaining fairly good margins in construction operations, and we still have a strong financial position, says President and CEO of Veidekke ASA, Terje R. Venold.   Veidekke achieved a turnover for the first quarter of MNOK 3,325 (MNOK 4,337). The consolidated operating profit was MNOK -102.0 (MNOK 3.8), while

EXERCISE OF SHAREOPTIONS IN Q-FREE ASA

In connection with the expiration of the share option program in the Company, the following primary insiders of Q-Free have subscribed for and sold the following numbers of shares in Q-Free at the following conditions on 7 Mai 2009:Øyvind Isaksen, CEO, subscribed for 225,000 shares at a price of NOK 9.73, and has sold 182,511 shares at a price of NOK 15.80. New shareholding after the transaction is 72,489.Per Fredrik Ecker, VP Sales, subscribed for 50,000 shares at a price of NOK 9.73, and has sold45,000 shares at a price of NOK 15.80. New shareholding after the transaction is 5,000.

INCREASE IN SHARE CAPITAL – Q-FREE ASA

The Board of Directors of Q-Free ASA approved in a board meeting 7. May 2009 to increase the share capital with NOK 332,500. The increase in share capital is carried out according to proxy by issuance of 875,000 new shares at a par value of NOK 0.38. The share capital will increase fromNOK 20,510,960.94 to NOK 20,843,460.94 when the share capital increase has been registered in Foretaksregisteret (Norwegian Company Registry).The increase in share capital is approved in relation with an exercise of shareoptions issued by the Company to key employees and shareholder elected members of the

BXPL - 1 Q 2009 Presentations

The quarterly investor presentations will take place in Oslo Thursday 14th May 2009 and in Stavanger Friday 15th May 2009 as follows: Oslo 14. May 11.00 - 12.30 at Hotel Continental, a light meal is served Stavanger 15. May 11.00 - 12.30 at Badger Explorer ASA's offices, Hinna park, Jåttåvågveien 7, a light meal is served The presentations will be given by CEO Kjell Erik Drevdal and CFO Gunnar Dolven For registration please call at + 47 52 97 45 00 or by e-mail post@bxpl.com

ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING

The ordinary general meeting in Roxar ASA was held on 7 May 2009. The new sole shareholder, Aegir Norge Holding AS, representing 100 % of the shares, was represented by proxy. The board of the company had found it adequate to accelerate the ordinary general meeting following completion of the compulsory acquisition of shares by Aegir Norge Holding AS. A copy of the minutes of meeting is attached hereto.For further information, please contactHege Forus, Roxar ASA+47 99241109

Carl-Henric Svanberg states telecommunications' role in society will grow towards 2050

Today at Ericsson's (NASDAQ:ERIC) Capital Markets Day in Boston, US, President and CEO, Carl-Henric Svanberg spoke about Ericsson's position, opportunities during and after current economic crises and about telecommunications going forward. Telecom will play a role in transforming society until 2050, with broadband being society's new highways and telecom contributing to sustainable society."Today broadband is at the turning point with infrastructure already widely available worldwide. However, we have not realized the full impact and potential that it will bring to society. Over the next

Annual General Meeting of Securitas AB (publ)

At today's Annual General Meeting of Securitas AB (publ) the following was resolved:Board of DirectorsThe Annual General Meeting resolved that the number of Board members shall be ten with no deputy members. The Meeting re-elected Fredrik Cappelen, Carl Douglas, Marie Ehrling, Annika Falkengren, Stuart E. Graham, Alf Göransson, Berthold Lindqvist, Fredrik Palmstierna, Melker Schörling and Sofia Schörling-Högberg. Melker Schörling was re-elected Chairman of the Board. The fee to the Board members was determined to SEK 5,425,000 in total (including fees for committee work) apportioned so

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