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Peab’s Year-end report 2006 January – December 2006

Net sales increased by 19 per cent to SEK 30 321 million (25 501)Operating profit amounted to SEK 1 251 million (747)Profit for the year amounted to SEK 1 048 million (855)Profit per share before dilution amounted to SEK 12.37 (10.06)Orders received amounted to SEK 28 711 million (24 227)Order backlog amounted to SEK 20 642 million (17 722)Board proposes an increased dividend per share to SEK 3.50 (3.00)Board further proposes that a dividend will be paid in form of shares in Peab Industri, amounting to SEK 7.50 per sharePeab’s financial objectives and reporting structure

Tore Browaldh has died

Handelsbanken's honorary chairman Tore Browaldh has died. He was CEO of Handelsbanken from 1955 to 1966 and chairman of the board from 1966 to 1978.Tore Browaldh's life and career spanned an unusually broad field of activity: public administration, industry organisations, banking and commerce, both in Sweden and abroad. He combined a long and successful career as a business leader with an active interest in social issues. With his international outlook and long-term perspective, he was an example for all generations.   We mourn an honorary chairman who was a man of honour in every

Nefab continues to grow

In the year-end report released today, Nefab again presented a sharp improvement in sales and earnings. Invoicing rose 27%, of which 19% was organic. Profit after financial items increased SEK 52 to SEK 169 M, up 45%.Full year in summary:- Invoicing amounted to SEK 1,903 M (1,501), a 27% increase- Profit after financial items rose 45% to SEK 169 M (117)- Earnings per share amounted to SEK 4.61 (3.15)- Continued favorable growth in China- Decision to increase capacity in China- Decision to establish production in India- Ordinary dividend of SEK 1.20 per share (1.00) is

Year-end Report 2006

• Invoicing rose 27% to SEK 1,903 M (1,501). SEK 121 M of the invoicing increase was attributable to acquired companies.• Organic growth was 19%.• Profit after financial items increased 45% to SEK 169 M (117), which is the best profit in the Nefab history. Net profit amounted to SEK 127 M (87). Profit after financial items was charged with SEK 6 M for the impairment of Group surplus value; preceding year charged with SEK 18 M for restructuring production in Europe.• Earnings per share amounted to SEK 4.61 (3.15).• Decision to establish production in India.• Decision to increase

Year-end Report for AudioDev AB January 1 – December 31, 2006

• Net sales amounted to SEK 104.6 (217.8) million.• Profit/loss after financial items was SEK -52.3 (19.8) million.• Profit/loss for the year was SEK -36.8 (12.6) million.• Profit/loss per share was SEK -2.20 (0.76).• The backlog of orders totalled SEK 5.8 (12.1) million at the end of the year.• After the close of the report, AudioDev has acquired STEAG ETA-Optik GmbH from HamaTech AG. ETA-Optik develops and supplies qualified test and measuring equipment for optical media and otherapplications.• In the light of AudioDev's ambition to make additional acquisitions the Board

REZIDOR HOTEL GROUP AB (PUBL.) YEAR END FINANCIAL REPORT 1ST JANUARY – 31ST DECEMBER 2006

Full year 2006• Revenue increased to MEUR 707.3 (587.0).• Profit after tax of MEUR 29.0 (23.2)• Earnings Per Share amounts to EUR 0.19 (0.15) (1)• Equity per share amounts to EUR 1.18 (1.00)• EBITDA before IPO related costs improved by 39.6% to MEUR 61.0 (43.7), with EBITDA margin before IPO related costs increased to 8.6% (7.4)• RevPAR (for leased and managed hotels) up by 7.5% to EUR 72 (67), and occupancy increased to 69% (67)Fourth Quarter 2006• Revenue increased to MEUR 185.4 (167.3).• Profit after tax of MEUR 8.8 (10.9).• Earnings Per Share amounts to EUR 0.06 (0.

MILLICOM INTERNATIONAL CELLULAR S.A. ANNOUNCES RESULTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006

New York and Stockholm – February 14, 2007 – Millicom International Cellular S.A. (Nasdaq Stock Market: MICC and Stockholmsbörsen: MIC), the global telecommunications company, today announces results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2006.• Subscriber increase for Q4 of 99%, bringing total subscribers to 14.9m*• 99% increase in revenues for Q4 to $544m (Q4 05: $273m) *• 71% increase in EBITDAfor Q4 to $229m (Q4 05: $134m) *• Profit before tax for Q4 of $99m (Q4 05: $76m) *• Net Profit for Q4, including discontinued operations, of $50m (Q4 05: $16m)• Basic earnings per

MEDIVIR, FINANCIAL STATEMENT, 1 January - 31 December 2006

• Decision to focus research activities to the Huddinge facility• Decision on SEK 224.5 m rights issue• Tibotec filed an application to start clinical trials on the hepatitis C project• Phase III study on Lipsovir® (ME-609) against labial herpes started in July. Just over 50% of patients in the study were treated during the second half-year, according to plan.• Licensing agreement for MIV-170 signed with Bristol-Myers Squibb with a total contract value of USD 104.5 m plus royalties on future sales revenue• Licensing agreement signed with Tibotec for HIV protease inhibitor with a

CORRECTION TO KONECRANES FULL YEAR RESULTS 2006 RELEASE, 14 FEBRUARY AT 10.00

KCI KONECRANES PLC STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 14 FEBRUARY, 2007 1.15 pm 1CORRECTION TO KONECRANES FULL YEAR RESULTS 2006 RELEASE, 14 FEBRUARY AT 10.00A.M. Konecranes corrects an error in the table presenting "The Fourth Quarteroperating income and margin by Business Area". The correct number for the'Elimination of internal profit' during the period Q4/2006 is +1.0 MEUR (not -1.0MEUR.) Konecranes is a world-leading group of Lifting Businesses TM, serving a broadrange of customers, including manufacturing and process industries, shipyards,ports and terminals. Konecranes provides

Ann-Sofie Danielsson appointed CFO; Mats Pettersson appointed Vice President Human Resources

Ann-Sofie Danielsson, NCC’s Financial Director, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of NCC. Since corporate staff functions will be coordinated as of March 1, the Finance unit and the current Finance Director, Charlotte Z Lindstedt, will report to the CFO. Ann-Sofie Danielsson has been employed by NCC since 1997.Mats Pettersson has been appointed Vice President Human Resources at NCC. Mats Pettersson is currently Human Resources Manager at NCC Construction Sweden and, in addition to this position, he will now also be responsible for coordinating Group-wide HR matters within NCC. He

Calendar for Peab Industri and review concerning Peab’s financial objectives

• Calendar for distribution of Peab Industri• Proposed adjustment concerning convertible conditions• Review of Peab’s financial objectivesPeab’s board of directors has earlier decided to propose to the AGM to accept a proposal distributing the company’s industrial activities to the shareholders. Distribution will take the form of shares in a subsidiary to be named Peab Industri AB.The calendar of the distribution is now appointed as follows:• Annual General Meeting with decision of distribution 16 May• Announcement of prospect 17 September• Latest day for trade inclusive right

INVITATION TO THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF TECNOMEN CORPORATION

Tecnomen Corporation STOCK EXCHANGE RELESE 14 February 2007, 1.00 p.m.INVITATION TO THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF TECNOMEN CORPORATION The shareholders of Tecnomen Corporation are invited to the Annual GeneralMeeting which is to be held on Wednesday, 14 March 2007 at 4 p.m., in Adams-Sali,Erottajankatu 15-17, Helsinki. Registration for the meeting begins at 3 p.m. The following matters are on the Agenda: 1) Amending the Articles of Association The Board of Directors proposes to the Annual General Meeting that the Articlesof

Two phase III studies on Metvix® PDT/Aktilite® finalised

Oslo Norway, 14 February 2007 Photocure has finalised two multicenter phase III studies comparing Metvix PDT to placebo using Photocure's light source Aktilite at leading clinical centres in the EU/US. The studies were conducted to obtain approval for Metvix in combination with Aktilite in the US (the trade name in the US is Metvixia(TM)). The studies were conducted in 12 centres in the US and 8 centres in Germany. The two studies included 96 and 115 patients with 4-10 actinic keratosis (AK) lesions of grade 1 or 2 in the face or scalp. Metvix cream or placebo cream was applied for 3

Norwegian Property Conference Call - Presentation of 4th Quarter Results

Following the press conference on Friday 16 February presenting the 4th Quarter results, Norwegian Property will host a conference call in English for international investors with an opportunity to ask questions to the CEO and CFO. The conference call will start at 1500 CET - Friday 16 February. Dial-in details:  +47 80080119 or +47 23000400   Up to two weeks after the call you may listen to the replay by calling +47 678940 91 - account no 1411 - code no 411.   The presentation material will be available on website www.npro.no

Swedish companies believe in a strong 2007

1 out of 3 companies will increase investments in IT & telecommunications this year85 percent of Swedish companies intend to maintain or increase their investments in modern communication during the year. Almost the same number believe that the company’s sales will increase. These were the results of a survey Telia conducted among 1,400 people at companies across the entire country. According to the participating companies, the key to growth is developing customer relationships.The survey shows that optimism is largest among industrial companies – 85 percent believe that their sales will

Autoliv Honored with Hyundai-Kia Award

(Stockholm, February 14, 2007) --- Autoliv Inc. (NYSE:ALV and SSE:ALIVsdb), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, has received a Supplier of the Year Award during a ceremony at Hyundai Namyang R&D Center in Korea. Hyundai-Kia gave Autoliv the award for “excellence in management and demonstrated leadership in the industry” during 2006, resulting in products with higher quality and performance at lower cost.The award was presented to Autoliv Korea by Mr. Jung-In Park, Deputy Chairman of Hyundai-Kia, on behalf of Mr. Mong-Koo Chung, Chairman of Hyundai-Kia. Autoliv was selected to

KCI KONECRANES PLC: NOTICE TO CONVENE THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

KCI KONECRANES PLC STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 14 February, 2007 11.00 am 1 (11)NOTICE TO CONVENE THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS The shareholders of KCI Konecranes Plc are invited to the Annual General Meetingof Shareholders to be held on Thursday, 8 March 2007 at 11.00 a.m., at theCompany's auditorium, Koneenkatu 8, 05830 Hyvinkää. THE MEETING SHALL DECIDE ON THE FOLLOWING MATTERS: 1. Matters to be Decided upon under Article 12 of the Articles of Association andChapter 5 Paragraph 3 of the Companies Act 2. Proposal to amend the Articles of Association The Board of

The Board of directors' proposals to Orkla's AGM

The Board of Directors has proposed the following resolutions to Orkla's General Meeting: 1)The Board of Directors proposes a ordinary share dividend for 2006 of NOK 10.00 per share, up from NOK 7.50 in 2005.  The shares will be quoted exclusive of the dividend on 20 April 2007.Subject to the decision of the General Meeting regarding the share dividend, the dividend will be paid on 3 May 2007 to shareholders of record as of the date of the Ordinary General Meeting (before share split).   2)The Board of Directors thereafter proposes to the General Meeting that the par value

Record amount of Finnish pulp, paper and paperboard in 2006

Finland produced 14.1 million tons of paper and paperboard in 2006, which was more than ever before. Chemical and mechanical pulp production also reached an all-time high of over 13 million tons. Production volumes rose compared with the previous record year, 2004, because companies were able to keep mills running at both Christmas and Midsummer for the first time after the change in labour market agreement in 2005.In 2006 the gross value of production in the Finnish forest industries amounted to approximately 21 billion euros. This was about 14% more than the figure in 2005, which was

Saab signs new 5-year contract with Golden Air

In December last year, Saab Aerotech signed a contract with Golden Air regarding PEP (Parts Exchange Program). The contract extends over 5 years and is worth 77 million SEK.Golden Air have had a PEP- contract with Saab Aerotech previously for their Saab 340 fleet. A contract that they have now decided to extend with 5 years.”We have built-up a relationship with Saab Aerotech over the years and they can offer us a solution that suits our needs. We are very pleased that we have renewed our PEP contract and look forward to a continued profitable collaboration”, says Anders Källson, Managing

Saab develops resource management system for Nordic Battlegroup 2008

Saab Aerotech is developing a resource management system for forward based units, which is to be used by Nordic Battlegroup 2008. The system will be delivered during the latter part of 2007 and the order comes from the Swedish Defence Materiel (FMW).The resource management system (RSF) is computer based and supports the logistical functions, technical services and requirement supply of services that support advanced, response and resource management in Sweden’s expeditionary units.”It is an important deal for Saab and makes a long-term and industrial commitment possible regarding

Storebrand Bank ASA - Interim results for 4th quarter 2006

· Storebrand Bank reported consolidated pre-tax profit of NOK 36.0 million for Q4 · NOK 6.3 million write-back in Q4 of earlier loan loss write-downs · Increase of NOK 2.6 billion in lending in Q4 · Decline in non-performing and loss-exposed loans continues as expected · Deposit-to-loan ratio of 43.4% at the close of Q4 · Good inflow of new customers, with over 6,000 new accounts opened in Q4   For further information contact:   CEO Klaus-Anders Nysteen, phone +47 22 31 51 50, mobile +47 992 65 691 Finance Director, Trond Fladvad, phone +47 22 31 55 71,mobile

CHANGE OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER IN KONECRANES

KCI KONECRANES PLC STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 14 February, 2007 10.30 am 1CHANGE OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER IN KONECRANES The Konecranes Group's CFO Teuvo Rintamäki has informed that he will leave hisposition. Mr. Rintamäki has been a member of the Group management team since itwas formed after an MBO-transaction in 1994. Prior to this, he held variouspositions as of 1981 within KONE Corporation, and in 1988-1994 he was theFinancial Director of KONE's crane division. "I have worked in the crane industry for the past 26 years. Konecranes iscurrently in very good shape and its future

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