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Termination of equity hedge

Today, Concordia Maritime has terminated the equity hedge that has been in place since 2005 and which currently amounts to USD 135 million, equivalent to approx. 50% of equity.The decision will not have any impact on the income statement.Concordia Maritime’s functional currency is USD, i.e. the major part of its revenues, costs and the balance sheet are denominated in USD. This means that changes in the SEK/USD exchange rate affect both the result and equity. A stronger USD increases equity while a weaker USD reduces equity. An equity hedge reduces the effect of this type of change in

TradeDoubler has today acquired 52,000 of its own shares and thereby acquired totally 65,000 shares in order to secure the company's performance-based incentive program

As communicated before, the 2008 TradeDoubler Annual General Meeting, approved the proposalto authorize the company's Board of Directors to decide on the purchase of the company's ownshares for the purpose of hedging its commitments in connection with the 2008 incentive programfor employees.The Board of Director decided on July 24, 2008 to exercise the authorization and to acquire a maximum of 65,000 shares.   During present week, TradeDoubler acquired, in total 65,000 of its own shares.   Today, TradeDoubler acquired 52,000 of its own shares at a price of SEK 57.75 and

SCA to invest USD 240 million in Mexico

In a move to improve its offering to consumers, while at the same time strengthening competitiveness and profitability, SCA is investing in a new tissue plant in Mexico.“This is a strategically important investment. The plant, which will be located near the key markets in and around Mexico City, will be integrated and highly efficient,” says SCA’s President and CEO Jan Johansson. “It will provide us the opportunity to enhance product quality and thereby improve our profitability and our offering to consumers.”Mexico has a stable economy, with a rapidly growing middle-class, low inflation

NCC construct offices and workshop for Tetra Pak in Lund

NCC Construction Sweden has been commissioned to construct office and workshop premises at Tetra Pak’s complex in Råbyholm, Lund. The order is worth approximately SEK 206 million.The order pertains to construction of a total of approximately 19,000 square meters of office and workshop space. Tetra Pak’s complex in Lund currently comprises premises for research and development, manufacturing of process equipment and complete packaging lines, as well as a development unit for technical service. The newly built workshop premises will be used by Tetra Pak to conduct tests of packaging machines

ÅF signs major agreement with Ringhals

For further information, please contact:Per Magnusson, Divisional President +46 (0)70-676 64 26Viktor Svensson, Director, Corporate Information +46 (0)70-657 20 26 ÅF has, through its Engineering Division, and in corporation withES-Konsult, signed a cooperation agreement with the nuclear powerplant group, Ringhals AB, with regard to services relating to reactorsafety and plant development. The agreement takes the form of a long-term commitment to build upthese specialist services in close liaison with Ringhals. The cooperation agreement guarantees the utilisation services worth

Negotiations on personnel reductions in Finland

Negotiations between management and labour unions have been initiated in Nobia's business unit Novart. The required adaptation of production capacity is due to a reduced demand for kitchens for the new-build segment in Finland.     For further information, contact: Preben Bager, President and CEO Ingrid Yllmark, IRO Telephone +46 8 440 16 00 or +46 708 65 59 00 or Jorma Lehtovuori, Business Unit Manager of Novart Telephone +358 400 352 174   Nobia AB 5 September 2008       Nobia is the leading kitchen company in Europe with operations in some

SIGNIFICANT NON-RECURRING PROFIT FROM ASSOCIATED COMPANY IN THIRD QUARTER

LÄNNEN TEHTAAT PLC    STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 5 September, 2008 at 1;30 p.m.SIGNIFICANT NON-RECURRING PROFIT FROM ASSOCIATED COMPANY IN THIRD QUARTER Suomen Sokeri Oy, a subsidiary of Lännen Tehtaat plc's associated company SucrosLtd, has agreed on the sale of its beta-amylase enzyme business to GenencorInternational Oy. The transaction, which includes the production facility andindustrial property in Jokioinen, will be concluded at the end of September. Following this transaction, Lännen Tehtaat will recognize a non-recurring profitof approximately EUR 2 million under proceeds from

PRIVANET PANKKIIRILIIKE HAS NOTIFIED EIRIKUVA OF TERMINATION OF THE CERTIFIED ADVISER AGREEMENT

PRIVANET PANKKIIRILIIKE HAS NOTIFIED EIRIKUVA OF TERMINATION OF THE CERTIFIEDADVISER AGREEMENTPrivanet Pankkiiriliike Oy has notified Eirikuva Digital Image Oyj Abp oftermination of the Certified Adviser agreement today 5th of September 2008.Privanet will continue as Eirikuva's Certified Adviser for six (6) monthstermination period unless Eirikuva signs a new Certified Adviser agreementbefore the end of termination period. Merja Ailama-Mäkitalo: "Cooperation between Eirikuva and Privanet Pankkiiriliikehas been handled in a good manner, the termination period is six months and wewill

Blue1 in August

Blue 1's traffic developmentThe overall passenger load factor was 71,3 % in August which represents a decrease of 3,6 p.u.compared to last year. The passenger load factor on the Domestic routes decreased by 1,8 p.u. while the capacity was on the last year's level. The Scandinavian capacity increased by 6 % but the traffic decreased by 3 % compared to last year. This resulted in a 5,4 p.u. lower load factor than last year. The capacity on European route increased by 3 % and the traffic decreased by 1% compared to last year. This resulted in a 3,0 p.u. decrease in the passenger load factor.

Aker Solutions establishes new base in Vietnam

5 September 2008 - Aker Solutions today opens a new operation centre in Vung Tau, Vietnam. The new operation centre, which is located within state-owned base of Petroleum Technical Services Corp (PTSC), will provide strategic and effective support services for Aker Solutions' onshore and offshore oil and gas customers in the country. The opening ceremony, held at the new office at Vung Tau today, was jointly officiated by Egil Martinussen, president - Asia Pacific for Aker Solutions' subsea business area, and Mr Khanh, director, Petro Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh city branch. Aker

The SAS Group Traffic figures August 2008

SAS Group's August traffic figures· SAS Group's traffic decreased by 0,7% during August and seat capacity was up 2,2% vs 2007.· SAS Group carried 3.3 million passengers in August, down 4,7% vs 2007.· Total load factor was down by 2,1 p.u. to 74.4%.Group market trends and yield developmentYield for Scandinavian Airlines in July was down by 1%. For August 2008 yield is expected to be fairly in line with August last year.The market is now characterized by lower demand due to weaker macroeconomic development in Scandinavia. The imposed fuel surcharges are gradually supporting the

Peab Industri acquires foundations company in Norway

Peab Industri has entered into an agreement to acquire all shares in NSP, Nordfjeldske Spunt og Peleservice AS, in Norway. NSP operates on the foundations market and has its headquarters in Trondheim. In 2007 the company had sales of NOK 125 million. NSP employs a staff of over 40.Peab Industri already operates on the foundations market in Sweden and in Norway.The acquisition is subject to an approval from the Norwegian Competition Authority (Konkurransetilsynet).“With the acquisition of NSP we strengthen our position and broaden our range within foundation services both in Sweden and

Outokumpu makes substantial donation to the university of Oulu in Finland

PRESS RELEASE September 5, 2008 at 11.30 am Outokumpu is donating EUR 200 000 to the University of Oulu's Center for Advanced Steels Research. The center promotes interdisciplinary steel research, education and cooperation with industry. The donation will be used to acquire a new thermal-mechanical simulator (Gleeble system), which is required for development work in steels. The University of Oulu is an important partner to Outokumpu when it comes to research and education in metallurgy and materials, process and automation technology. About 70 percent of the academically educated

New certificate of registration

DiaGenic ASA has today received a new Certificate of Registration from the Register of Business Enterprises in connection with registry of the subscription right programme for employees and power of attorney to increase share capital as resolved by the annual general meeting on June 12.This information is subject to disclosure requirements according to §5-12 vphl (Norwegian Securities Trading Act).Contact:MD PhD Erik Christensen, Managing DirectorTelephone: +47 95939918e-mail: erik.christensen@diagenic.com

Electrolux included in Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

Committed to cutting energy useElectrolux has once again been included in the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability World Index together with sustainability leaders from around the world.This is the ninth time Electrolux has been included on the index. Electrolux is the only major household appliances company included in this year’s World Index.“Tackling sustainability challenges is a cornerstone in the Electrolux strategy,” says Hans Stråberg, Electrolux President and CEO. “When we say 'Thinking of you,' it doesn't apply only to products but to the world around us too."“To raise the

Gunnebo appoints new President and CEO

Per Borgvall has been appointed President and CEO at Gunnebo security group. He will succeed Göran Gezelius, who is leaving the Group following completion of the Gunnebo One Company integration process. Per Borgvall will take up his position as President and CEO early in the spring of 2009. Göran Gezelius will continue in his position until then.Per Borgvall, who is 50 years old and a graduate engineer, comes from AB Fagerhult, where he has been President and CEO since 2004, before which he held senior positions with IMI Plc, a British industrial group where he was president and head of the

CEO leaves AB Fagerhult

Per Borgvall has after more than 4 years as CEO at AB Fagerhult decided to leave the Group and his position following and acceptance of a new CEO role. He will remain in his current position until his successor has been recruited.Jan Svensson, the chairman of Fagerhults Board of Directors, comments:”The Fagerhult Group has, under Per Borgvall’s leadership, during the last four years executed a successful internationalisation and growth strategy. This strategy will remain under a new CEO.”Per Borgvall has accepted a position as CEO in Gunnebo AB (publ).Habo 5 September 2008

Saab’s Capital Markets Day

Today, September 5, Saab arranges a Capital Markets Day in Järfälla, Stockholm. The main topic of the day is civil security.The Capital Markets Day will be hosted by Lars Granlöf, Chief Financial Officer. The day will start with an introduction by him and CEO Åke Svensson.All presentations will be available at 10 am on the Investor Relations section at www.saabgroup.com.Saab serves the global market with world-leading products, services and solutions ranging from military defence to civil security. Saab has operations and employees on all continents and constantly develops, adopts and

TRANSATLANTIC: NEW PRESIDENT APPOINTED FOR REDERI AB TRANSATLANTIC

Anders Källström, 50, currently president of the Western Sweden Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has been appointed President of Transatlantic. Anders Källström has served as president of the Chamber of Commerce since 1998. The effective date of the appointment will be announced at a later date.Källström is currently member of the board of the World Chamber Federation, Volvo Buses and City Airline.- "Anders Källström with continue implementing the restructuring of the company, the foundation for which has already been laid by the current President, Carl-Johan Hagman," says Folke

Outotec to acquire Auburn Group in order to strengthen its service business

OUTOTEC OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE, SEPTEMBER 5, 2008 AT 9.30 AM Outotec to acquire Auburn Group in order to strengthen its service business Outotec has signed an agreement to acquire Canada-based Auburn Group, a service provider for the mining and metals industries. The transaction value is CAD 15 million (approximately EUR 10 million). The acquisition supports Outotec's strategy to grow the service business to the annual level of EUR 250-300 million by the end of 2010. The closing of the transaction is expected in October 2008. Auburn was founded in the 1960s. The company

Outotec to acquire Auburn Group in order to strengthen its service business

OUTOTEC OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE, SEPTEMBER 5, 2008 AT 9.30 AM Outotec to acquire Auburn Group in order to strengthen its servicebusiness Outotec has signed an agreement to acquire Canada-based Auburn Group,a service provider for the mining and metals industries. Thetransaction value is CAD 15 million (approximately EUR 10 million).The acquisition supports Outotec's strategy to grow the servicebusiness to the annual level of EUR 250-300 million by the end of2010. The closing of the transaction is expected in October 2008. Auburn was founded in the 1960s. The company provides

Lindab's repurchase of own shares

Of the mandate received by the Board at the AGM to repurchase up to SEK 400 million in shares, SEK 196 million was exercised between 17 July and 1 September. The board intends to exercise the remainder of the mandate, SEK 204 million, before 31 December 2008.   End   The information here is that which Lindab International AB has willingly chosen to make public or that which it is obliged to make public according to the laws for Stock Exchange and Clearing Operations Act and/or the Financial Instruments Trading Act.     Contacts:   LINDAB Kjell Åkesson, CEO

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