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FORMATION OF NOMINATION COMMITTEE AND DATE FOR 2007 AGM

Trelleborg - October 27, 2006 - Pergo AB (“Pergo” or “the Company”) (PERG), the leading international flooring company, today announced that a Nomination Committee of major Pergo shareholders, has been convened in accordance with the resolution passed at the Company’s 2006 Annual General Meeting of shareholders. The Company also today announced that the 2007 Annual General Meeting of Pergo shareholders will be held on Friday April 27, 2007.The Nomination Committee comprises Roger Buehler on behalf of Laxey Partners; David Marcus on behalf of M2 Capital Management; Carl Rosén on behalf of

Strong growth but unsatisfactory profit level during the third quarter

The period 1 January – 30 September 2006 in comparison with the corresponding period 2005:• Net sales amounted to MSEK 777 (446), an increase of 74 percent.• The operating profit reached MSEK 40 (24), representing an operating margin of 5.1 percent (5.5).• The profit after tax amounted to MSEK 40 (24).• Earnings per share for the period reached 0.53 SEK (0.41).• Cash flow from operations amounted to MSEK 18 (7).The third quarter 2006 compared to the third quarter 2005:• Net sales amounted to MSEK 246 (121), an increase of 103 percent.• Operating profit reached MSEK 3 (3),

OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS TUBULAR PRODUCTS STREAMLINES PRODUCTION TO IMPROVE COMPETITIVENESS

OUTOKUMPU OYJ PRESS RELEASE OCTOBER 27, 2006 AT 4.30 PMOUTOKUMPU STAINLESS TUBULAR PRODUCTS STREAMLINES PRODUCTION TOIMPROVE COMPETITIVENESS Outokumpu has decided to carry out a number of production linetransfers and an investment in its stainless steel tubular businessunit OSTP in Sweden. OSTP has several production units in Sweden,representing some 40% of OSTP’s total tube production capacity. Thepurpose of the transfers and the investment is to concentrate theproduction of similar types of tubes into one location and therebyimprove efficiency. OSTP’s Nyby unit will invest in a

Outokumpu Stainless Tubular Products streamlines production to improve competitiveness

Outokumpu has decided to carry out a number of production line transfers and an investment in its stainless steel tubular business unit OSTP in Sweden. OSTP has several production units in Sweden, representing some 40% of OSTP's total tube production capacity. The purpose of the transfers and the investment is to concentrate the production of similar types of tubes into one location and thereby improve efficiency.OSTP's Nyby unit will invest in a second LAP line (Laser-Annealing-Pickling), which is a state-of-the-art integrated production line for welded stainless process tubes. The total

Biovitrum: Issue of new shares in Biovitrum AB (publ)

Issue of new shares in Biovitrum AB (publ) In accordance with Biovitrum's 2001/2006 warrant programme, 90,000 shares have been issued at SEK 59 per share, with net proceeds of SEK 5,310,000. The remaining 182,900 warrants under the 2001/2006 programme, each entitle to subscribe for two shares, expires on November 30, 2006. Following above mentioned issue, the total number of shares outstanding amounts to 45,256,900. For additional information, please contact: Mats Pettersson, CEO of Biovitrum AB +46 8 697 23 27, e-mail address: mats.pettersson@biovitrum.com Anna Karin Källén, Vice President,

HNA/HNB - Results third-quarter 2006

Highlights third-quarter 2006   · After-tax profit of NOK 1,454 million (NOK 351 million), of which NOK 1,263 million is attributable to Renewable Energy Corporation shareholding (NOK 119 million). · Operating profit excluding REC: NOK 453 million (NOK 474 million): up 23 percent, adjusted for exceptional items. · Profit comparison is affected by exceptional items: a 3Q 2006 charge of NOK 48 million due to a higher present value of license obligations and 3Q 2005 real estate gains of NOK 68 million. · Cash flow from operations amounted to NOK 573 million - up 16 percent

Strong entries for the Swedish Steel Prize finals

– the prestigious prize will be handed over by Europe’s speediest womanItaly, Canada and Spain – two continents and three countries are represented by the finalists who have been nominated for the Swedish Steel Prize 2006. The prize is awarded to the company that puts high strength steel to best use in the design of its product. The winner will be declared on 29 November in ceremonial form at the Berns Salonger conference centre in Stockholm, and the Prize will be handed over by Susanna Kallur, the European Champion in 100 metre hurdles. A series of inspiration seminars on the theme Strong

NEW ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE FOR KONGSBERG AUTOMOTIVE

See attachment on www.newsweb.no. The strategy for the coming years has focus on growth in Asia and Americas combined with more effort on product and market development. In addition there is a need for cost reductions and effective integration of future acquisitions. The organization structure must be aligned with these objectives. As far a possible Kongsberg Automotive must operate as one company to avoid duplication of resources and control levels applying the best practice processes. Seat Comfort will continue as today. Gearshifts and Commercial Vehicle Systems (CVS) will be combined in

Volvo Truck Center Nordic starts distribution of Nissan Trucks

The Nordic wholly owned dealer network of Volvo Truck Corporation and the Nordic subsidiary of Nissan Europe, have agreed on conditions to enable the distribution of three of Nissan’s light commercial vehicles through the Volvo Truck Center dealer network in Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark. The cooperation includes sales and after sales activities.The Nissan line up of vehicles to be offered by Volvo Truck Center dealers in the Nordic market will include one van model, the Interstar, and two rigid models, the Cabstar and the Atleon.“This will strengthen the business of our dealer

Symsoft awarded 16 MSEK contract by strategic polish partner

Polish usage of short messaging is on the go. Symsoft has now been awarded a contract by Polkomtel to extend their existing Nobill SMS Platform. Polkomtel S.A. is the leading mobile operator in Poland.The polish market for mobile messaging is growing as the services are used more frequently among the 38 million inhabitants. As a result of the increased demand for mobile services such as messaging, the leading mobile operator in Poland, Polkomtel S.A., has chosen Symsoft as their partner in delivering extensive and advanced mobile services.– In Poland, text messages are frequently used and

HNA/HNB Christian Berg new CEO of Hafslund ASA

The Board of Directors of Hafslund ASA has appointed Christian Berg as new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Hafslund ASA. Mr. Berg is currently Deputy CEO, CFO and Group Senior Vice President Treasury of Hafslund ASA.   Christian Berg is 37 years of age and holds an MBA degree from the Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration. He has been with Hafslund since 1998, of which the last six years as CFO and Group Senior Vice President Treasury. Mr. Berg has previous experience from Price Waterhouse within corporate finance. He has also been the general

SSAB reports strong third quarter

SSAB today presented its results for the third quarter of 2006. Profit after financial items amounted to SEK 1,119 (933) million, an increase of SEK 186 million and the Group's best third quarter ever. During the first three quarters, profit thus amounted to SEK 4,453 (4,473) million. Cash flow for the first three quarters improved to SEK 2,843 (2,506) million.- Sales increased by 9% to SEK 22,738 (20,798) million and we are experiencing continued strong demand for our core niche products, quenched steels and extra and ultra high-strength sheet, notes CEO Olof Faxander in a comment on the

Third quarter 2006

• Sales during the first three quarters increased by 9% to SEK 22,738 (20,798) million. Profit after tax amounted to SEK 3,169 (3,202) million, entailing an increase in earnings per share to SEK 11.62 (10.90).• Profit after financial items for the third quarter amounted to SEK 1,119 (933) million and, during the first three quarters, thus amounted to SEK 4,453 (4,473) million.• Return on capital employed during the past twelve-month period was 34%, while return on equity was 28%.• Deliveries of the core niche products, quenched steels and extra and ultra high-strength sheet, increased

TRANSATLANTIC: CONTINUED BUY-BACK OF COMPANY SHARES

During the teleconference with the stock market on October 27 - in conjunction with publication of Transatlantic's interim report for January-September 2006 - President Håkan Larsson confirmed that the buy-back of the company's own shares will continue.This is based on an assessment of the Group's long-term earnings capacity, with a positive trend for the Transatlantic and European Services industrial shipping segments and confidence that the offshore market will remain favorable, with opportunities for the Offshore/Icebreaking segment in offshore and icebreaking, although variations in

Ratos: Atle Industri sells Ekman holding

Ratos: Atle Industri sells Ekman holding Atle Industri is selling its holding in trading company Ekman to the Ekman foundations and the Ekman family. The deal will result in an exit loss for Atle Industri of approximately SEK 10 million. Ekman, which markets, sells and distributes pulp and paper products throughout the world, reported sales of SEK 5,712m in 2005 and posted a loss before tax of SEK 6m after restructuring costs. The holding, which corresponds to approximately 38% of the votes and capital in Ekman, belongs to Atle Industri, a company owned jointly (50/50) by Ratos and 3i,

Orkla invests in solar energy

Orkla is investing NOK 2.7 billion in a new plant for the production of high-purity silicon for solar cells at Elkem Fiskaa in Kristiansand. This solar energy project is based on new, environmentally sound process technology and unique research expertise, and will create 140-150 new jobs. Ordinary deliveries of Elkem Solar Silicon® are scheduled to start in mid-2008. The factory will lay the foundations for the development of a new high technology business area for Orkla with considerable potential for expansion.   The plant will be integrated into Elkem Fiskaa's existing silicon

Finnish Forest Industries Newsletter 27 October 2006

Finland's biocapacity is larger than its consumption of natural resources -The forest industry produces its ecological footprint sustainablyFinns' ecological footprint is estimated to be the third biggest in the world. The ecological footprint only measures the use of renewable natural resources and consequently Finland, which processes and exports large amounts of wood and paper products, ranks high. Renewable resources must be utilized as sustainably as possible. This is one of the strengths of the Finnish forest industry, which uses the latest technology and expertise. The Finnish

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