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DNBNOR - INCORPORATION OF HYPOTEK IMPLEMENTED

The merger between DnB NOR Bank ASA as the acquiring company and DnB NOR Hypotek AS as the acquired company entered into force on 28 October 2006. The merger has been implemented pursuant to Section 13-24 of the Public Limited Companies Act, as a merger between a parent company and a wholly-owned subsidiary. The background for the transaction is DnB NOR`s desire to coordinate expertise on commercial property financing in the bank. http://www.newsweb.no/index.asp?melding_ID=137976

Apple’s New iPod shuffle Available Worldwide This Friday

Apple’s New iPod shuffle Available Worldwide This FridayMost Wearable iPod EverCUPERTINO, California—October 31, 2006—Apple’s new iPod® shuffle, the world’s smallest digital music player, will be available at Apple® Authorized Resellers this Friday, November 3. Nearly half the size of the original, the new iPod shuffle is just half a cubic inch in volume, weighs just half an ounce and features a minimal aluminum design with a built-in clip, making it the most wearable iPod ever. The new iPod shuffle contains one gigabyte of flash memory which holds up to 240 songs, and is priced at just

Comments regarding the verdict of not guilty for TeliaSonera leading officials

The Stockholm District Court has today returned a verdict of not guilty in the case against TeliaSonera’s President and CEO Anders Igel and the former President of TeliaSonera Sweden, Marie Ehrling, who were jointly accused of bribery in connection with a customer event.Anders Igel and Marie Ehrling would like to make the following joint statement:“We are pleased to see that the District Court has listened to our arguments as we believe that we have only acted in accordance with common practice. We sincerely hope that the Public Prosecutor will accept this court’s decision and allow the

HRH Crown Prince Haakon opens new office for Elkem and Borregaard in India

The inauguration was part of the programme of the Norwegian trade delegation that is visiting India this week. Besides the Crown Prince, the delegation comprised Oil and Energy Minister Odd Roger Enoksen and Minister of Trade and Industry Dag Terje Andersen. Orkla's representatives included Board Chairman Stein Erik Hagen, Group President and CEO Dag J. Opedal and Executive Vice President Speciality Materials Ole Enger.   Elkem and Borregaard have had offices in India since 1987 and 1999 respectively. In 2005 their turnover totalled close to NOK 200 million. To some extent, the two

Nefab grows by 27% and starts production in India

In the interim report released today, Nefab once again reports a strong improvement in sales and earnings. Profit after net financial items rose SEK 36 M to SEK 122 M, up 41%, Invoiced sales increased by 27%, of which 16% is organic growth.Nine-month period in summary:- Invoicing amounted to SEK 1,380 M (1,091), an increase of 21%- Profit after financial items rose 41% to SEK 122 M (86)- Earnings per share amounted to SEK 3.30 (2.34)- Continued favorable growth in China- Decision to establish production in India“We are continuing to grow at a favorable pace,” says Lars-Åke

Interim Report, January – September 2006

• Invoicing rose 27% to SEK 1,380 M (1,091). SEK 97 M of the invoicing increase attributable to acquired companies.• Profit after financial items increased 41% to SEK 122 M (86). Net profit amounted to SEK 91 M (65).• Earnings per share amounted to SEK 3.30 (2.34).• Decision to establish production in India.For further information, please contact President and CEO Lars-Åke Rydh, tel. +46-70-592 45 70, e-mail: lars-ake.rydh@nefab.se); or Chief Financial Officer Anna Stålenbring, +46-70-814 23 44, e-mail: anna.stalenbring@nefab.se).

A very good result from SpareBank 1 Nord-Norge

Sparebank 1 Nord-Norge earned NOK 601 million before tax for the first 9 months of 2006, as against NOK 510 million for the corresponding interim period last year. Tight cost control and good economic conditions within the region have helped bring about record results for the Bank so far this year."The trend from earlier this year is confirmed by the results at the end of the third quarter.  As a Bank, our results are linked to the general economic situation in our region.  When the region does well, so does the Bank.  We have the largest network of distribution in Nord-Norge and have a

Nominating Committee ahead of the 2007 AGM

Cloetta Fazer’s Nominating Committee ahead of the 2007 AGM has been appointed in accordance with the appointment procedure resolved on by the 2006 AGM. Among other things, the responsibilities of the Nominating Committee are to prepare and put forward recommendations for decision by the 2007 AGM.The Nominating Committee that was appointed on 19 October, as stated in the interim report for January-September 2006, consists of Juhani Mäkinen (Oy Karl Fazer Ab), Christer Wagenius (AB Malfors Promotor), and Lennart Bylock (independent board member).The Nominating Committee has elected Lennart

Boliden doubles ore production at Aitik and creates one of the world’s most efficient mines

Boliden’s Board of Directors approved today an investment of SEK 5.2 billion in expanding operations at the Aitik copper mine outside Gällivare. The investment will involve, among other things, building a modern new concentrator that will double ore production capacity from 18 million tonnes to 36 million tonnes. Other benefits offered by the investment include:• Improved competitiveness and a substantially lower cash cost• A tripling of ore reserves from 219 to 630 million tonnes• An extension of the mine’s lifespan from 2016 to 2025• Increased production of copper, gold and silver,

Interim Report, January-September 2006

Strong global metal market improves Boliden’s resultQ3 2006• Revenues rose by SEK 4,375 million to SEK 9,299 million (SEK 4,924 m).• The operating profit improved by SEK 1,409 million to SEK 2,095 million (SEK 686 m).• The profit for the period increased by SEK 1,106 million to SEK 1,541 million(SEK 435 m).• Earnings per share strengthened by SEK 3.82 to SEK 5.32 (SEK 1.50).The first nine months of 2006• Revenues rose by SEK 11,416 million to SEK 25,485 million (SEK 14,069 m).• The operating profit improved by SEK 4,862 million to SEK 6,297 million (SEK 1,435 m).• The

OUTOKUMPU ? FINANCIAL REPORTING SCHEDULE FOR THE YEAR 2007

OUTOKUMPU OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT OCTOBER 31, 2006 AT 2.15 PMOUTOKUMPU – FINANCIAL REPORTING SCHEDULE FOR THE YEAR 2007 During the year 2007 the Outokumpu Group will publish financialinformation as follows: The 2006 Financial Statements Bulletin, February 1, 2007 The 2006 Annual Report, week starting March 12, 2007 Interim Report, 1st quarter 2007, April 24, 2007 Interim Report, 2nd quarter 2007, July 24, 2007 Interim Report, 3rd quarter 2007, October 23, 2007 The Annual General Meeting of Outokumpu Oyj is tentatively scheduledfor Wednesday, March 28, 2007. The Board of

Outokumpu - Financial reporting schedule for the year 2007

During the year 2007 the Outokumpu Group will publish financial information as follows:The 2006 Financial Statements Bulletin, February 1, 2007The 2006 Annual Report, week starting March 12, 2007Interim Report, 1st quarter 2007, April 24, 2007Interim Report, 2nd quarter 2007, July 24, 2007Interim Report, 3rd quarter 2007, October 23, 2007The Annual General Meeting of Outokumpu Oyj is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday,March 28, 2007. The Board of Directors of the Company will decide on the summoning of the Meeting at a later date.OUTOKUMPU OYJCorporate ManagementIngela

Vestas Wind Systems, large Vestas orders for the Chinese market

Vestas has received orders for a total of 145 MW consisting of 50 units of the V80-2.0 MW turbine and 53 units of the V52-850 kW turbine for two wind power projects in China. The orders have been placed by Longyuan Pingtan Wind Power Co., Ltd. and Huaneng Shantou Wind Power Co. Ltd. respectively. The orders comprise supply of turbines as well as commissioning. Delivery of the turbines will start in Q4 2006 and commissioning of the wind power plants is planned to take place during 2007.

New CFO for Seco Tools Group

Patrik Johnson, 36, has been appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Seco Tools Group. He will also be a member of Group Executive Management. He assumes his position on February 1, 2007.Patrik Johnson has during his career held several positions within ABB in Sweden. He is currently Division CFO within ABB Automation Technologies AB.Fagersta, Sweden, October 31, 2006SECO TOOLS AB; (publ)For additional information, please contact Kai Wärn, President and CEO,Tel: +46 (0)223 401 10. E-mail can be sent to investor.relations@secotools.comPreviously

Norwegian Property recruits new COO

Norwegian Property has recruited Mona Ingebrigtsen as new COO. Norwegian Property is in a build-up phase, and the recruitment completes the management team. Mona Ingebrigtsen comes from the CEO position of NCC Property Development, which she has held since 2004. From 1997 to 2004 she was responsible for NCC Property Development's development activities with overall responsibility for the company's project consultants and operational responsibility for all development projects. Ms.Ingebrigtsen also has background from other property companies, such as Andenæs Eiendom AS, where she was

RAISIO PLC INTERIM REPORT 1 JANUARY-30 SEPTEMBER 2006

Raisio plc Stock Exchange Release 31 October 2006 at 13.00 p.m. Finnish timeRAISIO PLC INTERIM REPORT 1 JANUARY–30 SEPTEMBER 2006 THIRD QUARTER RESULT BACK IN THE BLACKSlight increase in turnover · Turnover grew by 2.8% in July–September, amounting to EUR 113.8 million (EUR 110.7 million in July–September 2005).· Operating result from continuing operations totalled EUR 2.1 million (EUR 3.8 million). In addition, a one-off income item of EUR 3.6 million was recorded in discontinued operations.· Raisio’s full-year operating result, excluding one-off items, will be clearly lower

M-real Petöfi is Hungary's 5th best workplace

31.10.2006M-real Petöfi is Hungary's 5th best workplaceThe results of “The Best Work Place” survey, organised by HVG and Hewitt, wereannounced at a press conference held on 26th October 2006. This year's, thesixth annual survey, was conducted among 24,000 employees in more than 120companies. As in previous years, small and medium sized companies wereevaluated separately from large companies. M-real Petőfi Nyomda Kft was rankedin a prestigious 5th place in the large company category. Petőfi Nyomda, which currently employs 400 people, has always been a famous andpopular workplace in

Publication and telephone conference date for Gunnebo Industrier AB’s interim report January-September 2006

Gunnebo Industrier AB’s interim report for January-September 2006 will be released on Tuesday, 7 November 2006, at noon (CET).In connection with the publication of the report you are invited to participate in a telephone conference at 15.00 (CET) on Tuesday, 7 November 2006, at which Christer Lenner, President and CEO, Tor Hansen, CFO and Johan Holmqvist, Director of Group Communications will comment on the report and answer your questions.If you wish to participate in the telephone conference, please call +46 (0) 8 505 201 14. Please note that you must always dial the area code to enter

Finnish and Swedish competition authorities approved Fortum's divestment of industrial maintenance services

Stock Exchange ReleaseThe Finnish and Swedish competition authorities have approved the deal by which Fortum sells its industrial maintenance services business to the funds managed by CapMan. The agreement was signed on 21 September 2006 and closed on 31 October 2006. The new company specialising in industrial maintenance, Maintpartner, will start its operations on 1 November 2006.Fortum CorporationCarola Teir-LehtinenVice President, CommunicationsFurther information:Kim Kronstedt, President, Fortum Service, tel. +358 50 452 9133Leena Niemi, Vice President, Communications,

Finnish and Swedish competition authorities approved Fortum's divestment of industrial maintenance s

Fortum Corporation Stock Exchange Release 31 October 2006Finnish and Swedish competition authorities approved Fortum's divestment ofindustrial maintenance services The Finnish and Swedish competition authorities have approved the deal by whichFortum sells its industrial maintenance services business to the funds managed byCapMan. The agreement was signed on 21 September 2006 and closed on 31 October2006. The new company specialising in industrial maintenance, Maintpartner, willstart its operations on 1 November 2006. Fortum CorporationCarola Teir-LehtinenVice

AGREEEMENT OF INTENT WITH KOREA NATIONAL OIL CORPORATIO

.Fred Olsen Energy ASA (FOE) has entered into anagreement of intent with the Korean state ownedoil company, Korea National Oil Corporation(KNOC) of South Korea, to request proposals forthe construction of a jointly owned new-buildultra deepwater drillship. FOE`s wholly ownedsubsidiary, Dolphin Drilling Ltd., will in caseof realizing the project, undertake thetechnical and commercial operation of thedrillship. Finalisation of the project includingBoard approval, is expected within the end ofthe year.

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