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Notification of change of shareholding in accordance with chapter 2, section 9 of the Securities Markets Act

Notification of change of shareholding in accordance with chapter 2, section 9of the Securities Markets ActComponenta Corporation has received the following statement concerning a changein holdings: NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE OF SHAREHOLDING IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 2, SECTION 9OF THE SECURITIES MARKETS ACT The share of voting rights and share capital of Componenta Corporation held bySimo-Pekka Inkinen and the companies at his disposal has decreased below fivepercent (5%) as a result of a transaction on 8 May 2007. In accordance with section chapter 2, section 9 of the Securities

Ericsson reaffirms GSM lead with 1 millionth base station

Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) has delivered its millionth GSM base station. The shipment marks a milestone for the GSM technology that, since its introduction in 1991, has connected more than 2.3 billion users. Today, Ericsson has deployed GSM networks in more than 100 countries. The millionth GSM base station was delivered to the mobile operator MTN Nigeria.   Since delivering its first base station in 1991 to Mannesmann in Germany, Ericsson rapidly emerged as the market leader in GSM technology. The growth in demand for GSM services has resulted in Ericsson delivering the same number of

Interim Report, January - March 2007

-Net revenues amounted to MSEK 6.4 (50.3)-The loss after tax was MSEK 37.9 (profit: 15.3)-Earnings per share amounted to a loss of SEK 2.73 (profit: 1.15)KEY EVENTS DURING THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2007-Orexo strengthens organization - Christina Rångemark Åkerman appointed Head of Technology and Product Development-FDA approves Orexo’s application (IND) to complete Phase III study program for the insomnia product Sublinox™ (OX 22)KEY EVENTS AFTER THE CLOSE OF THE PERIOD-On April 23, Orexo held its Annual General Meeting – the Board of Directors was re-elected-Orexo receives

Orexo receives European patent approval for OX 17

Orexo has been informed by the European patent authority that Orexo’s patent for the combination concept for the treatment of GERD – gastroesophageal reflux disease – has been granted and will be published on May 30, 2007. The patent is a formulation patent protecting combinations of H2-receptor blockers and proton pump inhibitors (PPI). The patent has previously been approved in China, Australia and New Zealand, and patent is pending in the North-American market.The OX 17 product candidate targets the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a disease caused by recurrent acid

Keep better track of your dog with your mobile

The worst nightmare for all dog owners would be to lose their darling pet. However, Sweden’s 700,000 dog owners can soon keep better track of their doggy with the help of their mobile phone and a GPS receiver that is attached to the dog’s collar. If an SMS message is sent to the GPS unit, it replies by sending an SMS or MMS message with text or a map image indicating where the dog is located.Every year approximately 15,000 dogs disappear now and then from their owners and many have wished for a simple way to find their runaway pet. The companies Petlink Development and M-Tech have therefore

ReadSoft automates invoice processing at Schenker-Joyau

Schenker-Joyau, a subsidiary of the Schenker Group and a major player in the logistics area in France, has decided to automate their invoice processing in order to improve the administration processes within their SAP environment. Schenker-Joyau has chosen ReadSoft DOCUMENTS for Invoices to process the 240,000 invoices they receive every year.With 3,250 employees and a turnover of 336 million Euros in 2006, Schenker-Joyau is one of the largest logistics companies in France. Today, all invoices are received at the headquarters in Montaigu and then sent around for approval between the 60

FORTUM SHARES SUBSCRIBED FOR WITH SHARE WARRANTS

FORTUM SHARES SUBSCRIBED FOR WITH SHARE WARRANTSThe following Fortum shares, subscribed for with Fortum Corporation’s share warrants and paid to the company, will be traded on the Main List of the Helsinki Stock Exchange starting on 10 May 2007, together with the old shares.Name of schemeSubscription period QuantityShare Option Scheme 2001A for key employees15 March –30 April 200760,720Share Option Scheme 2001B for key employees15 March –30 April 2007346,120Share Option Scheme 2002A for key employees15 March –30 April 200721,900Share Option Scheme 2002B for key employees15

FORTUM 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 theHelsinki Stock Exchange starting on 10 May 2007, together with the old shares.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------| Name of scheme | Subscription period | Quantity |--------------------------------------------------------------------------------| Share Option Scheme 2001A for key | 15 March - | 60,720 || employees |

SWECO increases holding in Lithuanian LSPI

SWECO has acquired an additional 29 per cent of the shares in the Lithuanian consulting engineering company LSPI, bringing its total holding to 99 per cent.LSPI was acquired in 2006 by SWECO’s Lithuanian subsidiary SWECO BKG, which then became the country’s market-leader with 160 consultants. The company offers services in water and environment, structural engineering, infrastructure, energy and building service systems. SWECO BKG was recently commissioned to upgrade and modernise the water supply and sewage systems of 13 cities in Lithuania. The contract is worth nearly EUR 3.2 million and

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NEW CLIMATE-FRIENDLY GUIDELINES FOR CAR PROCUREMENT AND AIR TRAVEL WILL REDUCE FORTUM'S CO2 EMISSIONS

Press releaseMitigating climate change is one of Fortum’s most important goals. As a result, Fortum has decided on new environmental actions, which concern, among other things, Fortum employees’ car and air travel.Only diesel or green carsIn the future, Fortum company cars are only diesel, hybrid, ethanol, bio ethanol, biogas or electricity-powered vehicles with carbon dioxide emissions under 200g/km. These guidelines apply to company car procurement in the entire group as of this date. Existing company cars will be exchanged for new vehicles after current leasing contracts have expired.

100,000 customers have chosen Telia Digital-tv in Sweden

Households in Sweden have responded enthusiastically to Telia’s digital television initiative. Customer uptake over the past few months has surpassed all expectations and this week the 100,000th television customer subscribed to the Telia Digital-tv service.“We know we have one of the strongest digital television offerings on the Swedish market but the response from customers has surpassed all our expectations and we are extremely pleased to see it, says Kent Jonsson, Vice president Consumer market broadband at TeliaSonera Sweden.”Since the launch of Telia Digital-tv in Sweden, Telia has

Tele2 divests Alpha Telecom and Calling Card Company (together "C3")

Stockholm - Tele2 AB, ("Tele2"), (Stockholm Stock Exchange: TEL2 A and TEL2 B), Europe's leading alternative telecom operator, today announced that it has signed an agreement for the sale of C3 to Eutelia SPA in Italy.In 2006 C3 had a revenue of MSEK 1 283 and an EBITDA of MSEK 40. The transaction will have a positive impact on cash flow but translate into a negative one time effect on Tele2's profit and loss statement of about MSEK 300-400.   Lars-Johan Jarnheimer, President and CEO of Tele2, comments: "This divestment is an additional step in our strategy to focus on our core

Ratos: Interim report January - March 2007

CEO ARNE KARLSSON COMMENTS ON THE REPORT AT www.ratos.se TELEPHONE CONFERENCE 10 a.m., tel. no. +46 8 505 201 14 * Profit before tax SEK 1,167m (549)* Earnings per share SEK 6.61 (2.47)* Continued strong development in portfolio companies* Sale of Alimak Hek completed - exit gain SEK 727m* RH/RBM and MCC new holdings* Total return on Ratos shares +36%* Property sale within Arcus Gruppen after the period - capital gain NOK 651m Stockholm, 9 May 2007Ratos AB (publ) Arne KarlssonCEO For additional information, please contact:Arne

Mekonomen divests Group property portfolio.

Mekonomen has signed a contract for the divestment of the Group’s property portfolio, comprising 85,000 square metres of floor space divided between 45 stores and other commercial properties in Sweden and Denmark.The purchase price totals SEK 529 M. The preliminary capital gain after tax amounts to SEK 131 M.The annual rental expense is estimated at approximately SEK 36 M.Transfer will be on 1 June 2007, when the final settlement will also be made, which means that the earnings effect of the sale will be reported in the second quarter of 2007.The buyer is a fund managed by AXA Real

LARGE ORDER ON GEARSHIFT SYSTEM WITH EXPECTED ANNUAL TURNOVER OF APPROX. 40 MNOK

Kongsberg Automotive has signed a contract for the delivery of a new gearshift system to one of the leading truck manufacturers in the world. The annual value of the contract is approximately 40 MNOK, with deliveries starting from autumn 2008. The contract is expected to run for a long period of time. The contract represents a breakthrough for Kongsberg Automotive. The company will for the first time deliver systems for gearshift to the commercial vehicle market which is based on technology initially developed for the passenger car market. This confirms the positive results Kongsberg

Veidekke Reports Continued Growth and Improvements in Profit

The figures presented by Veidekke for the first quarter 2007 show substantial growth in turnover, good profit performance and an even stronger order situation. Housing production is satisfactory and stable. Health and safety figures are good and sickness absence is falling. "A fine start to the year," says President and CEO Terje R. Venold.   "It is true that the first quarter is not the best quarter, earnings wise, for us as a company, but we can present an altogether positive picture for the whole Group," says Mr. Venold. "We are satisfied with the way volumes, margins and orders-on-

Broström in joint acquisition of two modern product tanker vessels

Broström and its partner Erik Thun has entered into agreements to acquire the two 7,100 dwt chemical and oil product tankers MARISP and MARELD, built 2003 and 2004 respectively. Both vessels have been commercially operated by Broström for over two years under the ownership of Rederi AB Väderötank. Broström and Erik Thun will own 50 % in each vessel.One particular segment in Broström’s logistics services is smaller (5 - 10 kdwt) product tankers operating in North European waters. The present fleet contains 12 such vessels. Two of these vessels are the MARISP and the MARELD that has now been

IBS Interim report January-March 2007

• Total revenue amounted to SEK 541 m (562).• Net profit amounted to SEK -9 m (10).• Earnings per share amounted to SEK -0.11 (0.13).• Operating profit amounted to SEK -10 m (13).• Earnings after financial items totaled SEK -9 m (15).• Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 103 m (69).• The action program continues according to plan. A contract was signed for the establishment of a new resource center in Portugal and an outsourcing partnership with FDS Infotech in India.• The first customer agreement pertaining to the pilot installation of the Windows version pf IBS

New Park Inn hotels in the UK & Ireland, Norway and Poland

The Rezidor Hotel Group strengthens its Park Inn portfolio all over Europe. On May 3rd, 2007 Rezidor took over a 4 star property in Cardiff (UK) and manages it as Park Inn Cardiff City Centre now. The hotel offers 146 rooms, a restaurant, a bar and 6 meeting rooms. It is the second Park Inn in town – the existing property will be renamed into Park Inn Cardiff North.Rezidor also signed the contracts for the following properties (to open):In late 2008, the Park Inn Oslo (Norway) will open its doors. The building – an existing office complex which will be transformed into a hotel – is very

Vizrt Reports First Quarter 2007 Results

Worldwide Revenue Growth, Record BacklogBergen, Norway, May 9, 2007, Vizrt Ltd. (Frankfurt Prime Standard, Oslo Main List: VIZ) today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2007 with yet another record revenue quarter reaching USD 19.9M compared to revenues of USD 12.0M in Q1 2006. Revenue increased by 66%, of which 41% was organic growth.Financial highlights for the three months ended March 31, 2007 · Consolidated revenues increased by 66% to USD 19.9M compared to USD 12.0M in Q1 2006, and USD 19.0M in Q4 2006. · EBIT was USD 3.9M, up 78% compared to EBIT of

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