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TRANSATLANTIC: YEAR-END REPORT FOR 2006

Strong fourth quarter secured record full-year earnings· A strong improvement in operating profit was reported in the fourth quarter, compared with the year-earlier period. Earnings for the quarter amounted to SEK 69 M (3). The Group's operating profit improved sharply and amounted to SEK 216 M (100).   · The offshore market remained strong during the fourth quarter, and earnings for the Icebreaking/Offshore division totaled SEK 67 M (20). For the full year, the division reported record-high earnings of SEK 191 M (89).   · Earnings by the Transatlantic Services division

Scania invests in engine production

Scania invests in order to increase it´s engine production capacity.“We have signed a memorandum of understanding with GM Powertrain to acquire it´s production plant in Södertälje Sweden,” says Per Hallberg, Head of Production and Procurement and a member of Scania’s Executive Board.This acquisition will enable Scania to increase engine component production capacity and to start production of injection systems for engines.“It´s an important step in the task of boosting Scania’s total production capacity to 100,000 vehicles by 2010,” Mr Hallberg says. “Another advantage is that we will

Acando strengthens the Group management team

Acando is strengthening the group management team by appointing Christer Norrman for Group Vice President. Christer will be responsible for the business development within the Acando Group, as well as for the international operations in Denmark, Finland, Great Britain, and the Baltic States/Eastern Europe.Acando has enjoyed a strong growth over the past year, growing from the single market presence in Sweden in the autumn of 2005 to the present, with operations in eight countries in Northern Europe.- We now stand better prepared than ever before to further develop our business to

Broström in new partnership – major expansion of European fleet

Broström has entered into a long-term partnership agreement with German shipowner Reederei Claus-Peter Offen whereby Broström’s European commercial fleet in the 37,000 dwt size will double.Broström is presently operating eight vessels in the size of 37,000 dwt in the European market for distribution of refined petroleum oil products. In line with Broström’s strategic objective to grow and consolidate the market, a long-term commercial management agreement has been established with Reederei Claus-Peter Offen whereby eight additional newbuildings will join Broström’s commercial fleet. The new

Foundations laid for largest wind farm

All the foundations have now been laid for Sweden’s largest wind farm, Lillgrund, which Vattenfall is building in The Sound. It is estimated that construction of the wind farm will be completed by the end of 2007.On Tuesday, the last of the 48 foundation blocks was lifted into place on the seabed at Lillgrund. Another foundation block is already in place for the transformer platform that will form the link between the wind farm and the electricity network.At the end of the summer, the wind power plants themselves will be erected and the entire farm will be ready to come on line at the end

Annual accounts 2006

• Ecovision and SIX form a Nordic group for financial information with French company Fininfo as majority shareholder. The acquisition was completed on November 14 2006. The merger creates one of the biggest players in financial information in the Nordic region.• Proforma Turnover of the new SIX-Ecovision Group reached SEK 225 Million and operating profit reached SEK 12 Million, including structuring costs• Turnover year 2006 including SIX 14th November-31th December reached SEK 83,7 Million, compared with SEK 60,5 Million year 2005• Operating profit year 2006 reached SEK 1,5 Million,

Annual Review 2006

A summary of the 2006 banking and insurance year for 24 regional insurance companies in alliance.- Länsförsäkringar focuses on growth. Growth will take place organically, in a product-broadening manner and structurally. In 2006, the number of customers engaged in all three core businesses – non-life insurance, life assurance and banking – increased by slightly more than 10%. Our healthcare venture has made us the market leader in medical insurance. In banking, we see both organic and structural growth as the way to establish Länsförsäkringar as the preferred alternative and the player to

Scania to test electric hybrid buses together with Stockholm public transport company SL

In collaboration with Storstockholms Lokaltrafik (SL), the regional public transport company in Stockholm, Scania will carry out large-scale testing of electric hybrid buses. The tests will begin during 2008 and run for at least one year. A prototype is expected to be completed in May 2007.The Swedish Energy Agency is supporting Scania’s hybrid technology and contributes with more than SEK 16 million for the development of city buses powered by Scania’s hybrid technology. The technology involves fuel savings of 25 percent or more.“Carbon dioxide emissions from traffic can be reduced by

Gunnebo upgrades security at Swedish nuclear technology facilities for more than MSEK 8

Gunnebo security group has delivered and installed security solutions for the nuclear power station at Oskarshamn (OKG AB, Simpevarp) and the nuclear technology facilities at Studsvik (Studsvik Nuclear AB) through its subsidiary Gunnebo Nordic AB.The latest ordinance published by the Swedish Nuclear Power Inspectorate (SKI), which contains regulations for the physical protection of nuclear technology facilities (SKIFS 2005:1), came into effect on 1 January 2007.The ordinance prescribes what measures nuclear power stations should take to prevent unauthorised penetration and sabotage that

Net revenues January 2007

The Mekonomen Group reported net revenues of SEK 192.3 M for January, an increase of 8.8 per cent compared with the year-earlier period (176.9). The currency effect on net revenues was negative in an amount of SEK 2.7 M and, adjusted for the currency effect, net revenues improved by 10.3 per cent compared with January 2006.The number of workdays in January 2007 was 22 (21) in Sweden, and 22 (22) in Norway and Denmark.SEKM January January2007 2006Net revenues 192.3 176.9 +8.8%Dates for financial informationInformation Period DateAnnual General Meeting January – December 2006 9

Biolipox Year-End Report 2006

* Revenues for the year amounted to SEK 40.5 million (147.0). For the fourth quarter revenues amounted to SEK 7.8 million (147.0).* Earnings after tax for the year amounted to SEK -70.5 million (34.7). For the fourth quarter earnings after tax amounted to SEK -21.3 million (112.6).* Earnings per share for the year was SEK -98.50 (7.80). For the fourth quarter earnings per share was SEK -28.37 (105.56).* Cash flow for the year was negative and amounted to SEK -32.4 million (156.6). For the fourth quarter cash flow was negative and amounted to SEK -23.6 million (88.1).* Biolipox

SWECO continues to win environmental contracts in Africa

SWECO VIAK has been chosen to prepare a decision-making basis for better utilization of water resources and future investments in and around a number of tributaries to the Nile in Sudan and Egypt. The contract is worth around EUR 540,000 and is scheduled for completion in November 2007.SWECO VIAK’s assignment is to collect, analyse and evaluate existing data for water resources and soil erosion, as well as the potential for agricultural and forestry use, in order to propose development measures for three areas along the Nile that have been selected by the Sudanese and Egyptian ministries of

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Annual Report 2006

Full Year/2006• Sales rose MSEK 404 (5%) to MSEK 7 890 (7 486). The increase amounted to 6% after adjusting for changes in currency exchange rates. Order intake increased MSEK 291 (4%) to MSEK 7 883 (7 592). The increase amounted to 5% after adjusting for changes in currency exchange rates.• Earnings after tax totaled MSEK 310 (270). Earnings per share totaled SEK 13.96 (12.19).• Operating income excluding restructuring costs totaled MSEK 419 (419). The operating margin was 4.9% (5.2). Operating income totaled MSEK 390 (391).• Operating income for the Commercial Vehicle Systems (CVS)

Wind Park Order for SEK 229 million

Morphic Technologies’ subsidiary, DynaWind AB, has received an order for the company's largest wind turbine for Vindpark Vänern, a wind park on Lake Vänern, Sweden. The order, the largest in company history, entails a complete park with five turbines, each with a rated output of 3MW. The order is worth 229 million Swedish kronor.A total of 10 wind turbines, each measuring 3 MW, are planned for Gässlingegrund in Lake Vänern. Aside from the five that have already been ordered, DynaWind has also quoted the second half of the wind park for the remaining turbines, which are presently subject to

Haldex acquires Chinese Hydraulics Company

Stockholm, Sweden, 21 February 2007 – Haldex is acquiring Runguang Hydraulics, one of the leading suppliers of hydraulics products to the Chinese construction machinery industry. A newly formed company, Haldex Hydraulics (Qingzhou) Co. Ltd, will take over the employees and most of the assets of Runguag Hydraulics. The company will initially have annual sales of approx. MSEK 130. Haldex’s ownership stake in the newly formed company is 85%, while the Chinese management group will own the remaining 15%.Haldex Hydraulics (Qingzhou) Co. Ltd will produce hydraulic pumps, valves and cylinders,

Profitable strong growth in Block Watne Gruppen

(Oslo 21 February 2007) Operating revenues for the 4th quarter 2006 amounted to NOK 447 million, up NOK 49 million (12.3 %). Operating revenues for 2006 amounted to NOK 1 529 million, up NOK 37 million (2.5 %). EBIT for the 4th quarter 2006 was NOK 84 million, up NOK 18 million (27.3 %). EBIT for 2006 amounted to NOK 241 million, up NOK 31 million (14.8 %). The EBIT margin for the 4th quarter 2006 was 18.8 % and 15.6 % for 2006. The board will propose a dividend of NOK 2.50 per share.   - The operating revenues and the operating profit for the 4th quarter 2006 and the year 2006 in

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Shareholders in Holmen AB (publ)are herewith invited to attend the Annual General Meeting at 4.00 pm on Wednesday 28 March 2007 in the Winter Garden, Grand Hôtel (Stallgatan entrance), Stockholm, Sweden.Board of directors Notification of intention to participate etc.Shareholders who wish to participate in the Meeting shallbe entered in the register of shareholders maintained by VPC AB by no later than Thursday 22 March 2007, andnotify the company in writing by no later than 5.00 pm on Thursday 22 March 2007. Address: Holmen AB, Group Legal Affairs, Box 5407, 114 84 Stockholm, Sweden.

Veidekke to build/upgrade Gulskogen Centre in Drammen

Veidekke Entreprenør AS has signed a contract with Steen & Strøm for a substantial upgrading of Gulskogen Centre in Drammen. This is a turnkey contract with a price tag of NOK 505 million, excluding VAT. The centre will be developed over a 3-4 year period and the result at the end of the construction period will be a large, modern and attractive shopping centre. The number of shops will be increased from the present 62 to about 105. The net floor space will be doubled to over 33,000 square metres from today's 16,500 square metres. The total area of the centre will be increased from 29,

Hemtex to open volume store in Stockholm

At the end of October, Hemtex will open the doors to its first volume store. The store will be located on Sergelgatan in Stockholm and the opening will mark the beginning of an investment in larger stores offering a wider range. The contract for the new store was signed during the past few days.The volume store on Sergelgatan will be followed by others throughout Sweden and the Nordic region. They will be established in city locations, traditional shopping centers and other retail locations and, compared with the Hemtex stores of today, will have a significantly larger sales area, ranging

ICA establishes new simpler organization

ICA establishes new simpler organizationSolna February 21, 2007ICA establishes a new and simpler management organization with three, rather than four, Group functions. Meanwhile, ICAs subsidiaries will have clearer responsibility for results as well as responsibility for local customer offerings. At the Group level, coordination will primarily be strengthened in joint international purchasing. Sonat Burman-Olsson has been appointed CFO of ICA AB in the new management structure.During 2006, ICA carried out several structural changes that have resulted in clearer operations. ICA Meny

Year-end report ICA AB 2006

Year-end report ICA AB 2006Solna February 21, 2007Strong net income for ICA Group in 2006 despite weak fourth quarter? Net sales in 2006 amounted to SEK 67,395 million (66,096), an increase of 2.0 percent.? Operating income for 2006 rose to SEK 2,297 million (1,940), an increase of 18.4 percent. Capital gains from real estate sales and impairment losses on fixed assets of SEK 588 million (75) are included in operating income. Excluding these items, operating income decreased by 8.4 percent. Income after tax from continued operations rose to SEK 2,034 million (1,520).? Net income

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