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Interim Report, Axfood AB (publ.) 1 January –30 September 2006

Axfood's consolidated sales amounted to SEK 21,424 m (20,781) during the first nine months of 2006, an increase of 3.1%.Retail sales for Axfood's wholly owned stores rose 4.9% during the period. Like-for-like sales rose 1.0%.Operating profit for the period January–September was SEK 938 m (825). Operating profit included compensation of SEK 89 m from the settlement with Vi.Profit after financial items for the period was SEK 922 m (814).Profit after tax for the period was SEK 664 m (579). Earnings per share were SEK 12.43 (10.63).

Volvo – nine months ended September 30, 2006

• Net sales increased by 9% to SEK 57,426 M (52,532) in the third quarter• Income for the period rose 34% to SEK 3,939 M (2,935) in the third quarter• Basic earnings per share rose to SEK 9.70 (7.24) in the third quarter• Operating income excluding adjustment of goodwill rose 24% to SEK 4,972 M (4,004) in the third quarter and the operating margin rose to 8.7% (7.6)• Increased profitability within Mack Trucks resulted in a reversal of a valuation reserve for deferred tax receivables and an adjustment of goodwill. In total, this had a positive impact of SEK 336 M on income for the

TECNOMEN?S INTERIM REPORT 1 JANUARY ? 30 SEPTEMBER 2006 (unaudited)

Tecnomen Corporation STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 24 October 2006 at 8.30 amTECNOMEN’S INTERIM REPORT 1 JANUARY – 30 SEPTEMBER 2006 (unaudited) Net sales in the review period totalled EUR 51.7 (51.1) million and the resultwas EUR 3.7 (6.0) million. Third-quarter net sales were EUR 16.9 (19.5) millionand the operating result, excluding EUR 0.3 million one-time costs, was EUR1.2 (4.2) million. Cash flow in the third quarter, excluding the EUR 5.9million capital repayment, was EUR +1.8 (–0.6) million. The order book stood atthe close of the

Resolutions by OMX AB’s Extraordinary General Meeting

At OMX’s Extraordinary General Meeting in Stockholm today, the shareholders approved the proposed resolutions, including the following:The Board of Directors is authorized to decide on an increase in the company’s share capital of not more than SEK 4,140,000 through the new issue of not more than 2,070,000 shares. This non-cash share issue will be implemented as a result of the acquisition of Eignarhaldsfelagid Verdbrefathing HF, which owns the Iceland Stock Exchange and the Icelandic central securities depository. Trading in the new shares will commence shortly after the acquisition is

CARL BILDT STEPS DOWN FROM EAST CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMMITTEE

Having been appointed Sweden’s new Foreign Minister, Carl Bildt is stepping down from his position as member of the East Capital Asset Management Investment Committee.”It has been very rewarding working with Carl Bildt and we are happy to see such an expert on Eastern Europe become foreign minister.” Said Peter Elam Håkansson, Chairman of East Capital. The Investment Committee makes forecasts as to the political and economic developments in Eastern Europe for the coming 12 – 18 months. East Capital’s Investment Committee currently consists of Bengt Dennis and Örjan Berner, as well as

Atlas Copco AB: Nomination Committee for the Annual General Meeting 2007

Stockholm, Sweden, October 23, 2006: In compliance with the Swedish code of corporate governance, this is to announce the names of the representatives of the four largest shareholders, who together with the Chairman of the Board, Sune Carlsson, will form the nomination committee for the Annual General Meeting 2007.Representatives:Lennart Johansson, Investor ABBjörn C. Andersson, Handelsbanken FonderRamsay Brufer, Alecta Pensionsförsäkring, ömsesidigtWilliam af Sandeberg, Första AP-fondenThe Annual General Meeting of Atlas Copco AB will be held in Stockholm, Sweden, on Thursday

In connection with the publication of Boss Media’s interim report for the period January – September 2006, Boss Media extends invitation to telephone conference

Boss Media has the pleasure of extending an invitation to participate in a telephone conference on October 27, 2006, at 09.00 a.m. The President of Boss Media, Johan Berg, and CFO Markus Holm will be presenting the interim report and answering questions. The presentation will be held in Swedish. A telephone conference will be held in English at 10:00 a.m. Presentation material will be available at www.bossmedia.se prior to the start of the telephone conference.The interim report will be released prior to the opening of the Stockholm Stock Exchange on Friday, October 27, and will be

CEO ARI JOKELAINEN RESIGNS FROM EXEL. GÖRAN JÖNSSON APPOINTED INTERIM PRESIDENT AND CEO.

EXEL OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 23.10.2006 at 16.00 1 (1)CEO ARI JOKELAINEN RESIGNS FROM EXEL. GÖRAN JÖNSSON APPOINTED INTERIM PRESIDENT AND CEO.The Board of Exel has appointed Mr. Göran Jönsson as interim President and CEO of Exel. Göran Jönsson succeeds Mr. Ari Jokelainen, who has been the President and CEO of Exel since 1990.Göran Jönsson has held senior management positions in the chemicals and coatings industries, most recently within Nobel Industries and AkzoNobel, where he was General Manager for industrial coatings with annual sales of some EUR 500 million.“I am confident

CEO ARI JOKELAINEN RESIGNS FROM EXEL. GÖRAN JÖNSSON APPOINTED

EXEL OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 23.10.2006 at 16.00 1 (1)CEO ARI JOKELAINEN RESIGNS FROM EXEL. GÖRAN JÖNSSON APPOINTEDINTERIM PRESIDENT AND CEO. The Board of Exel has appointed Mr. Göran Jönsson as interim Presidentand CEO of Exel. Göran Jönsson succeeds Mr. Ari Jokelainen, who hasbeen the President and CEO of Exel since 1990. Göran Jönsson has held senior management positions in the chemicals andcoatings industries, most recently within Nobel Industries andAkzoNobel, where he was General Manager for industrial coatings withannual sales of some EUR 500 million. “I am confident

Zooma by Semcon and Salming Sports win the 2006 Swedish Design Award

Zooma and Salming Sports have won an award for the second time for www.salmingsports.com. This time it’s the 2006 Swedish Design Award.“It’s very exciting for Salming Sports to have attracted attention again for its efforts and belief in theinternet as a priority channel,” says Anders Björklund, Zooma’s Managing Director.Zooma and Salming Sports won in the information website category and received one of the thirteen crowns designed in gold that were awarded. In the past www.salmingsports.com has received an award from the Web Marketing Association for Outstanding Web Site.The Swedish

MEDIVIR, INTERIM REPORT, 1 January - 30 September 2006

• License agreement signed with Bristol-Myers Squibb for MIV-170 with a total contract value of USD 104.5 m.• MIV-606 outlicensed to a total contract value of USD 24,5 m and shares in Epiphany Biosciences.• Phase III study on Lipsovir® (ME-609) against labial herpes started in July, 25% of patients in the study treated in the third quarter.• Consolidated net sales in 1 January-30 September 2006 totaled SEK 88.1 (41.0) m, of which continuing operations represented SEK 31.8 (41.0) m and discontinued operations SEK 56.3 (0) m.• The loss after tax amounted to SEK -115.0 (-112.6) m;

Göran Ennerfelt new Chairman of Axfood AB

Göran Ennerfelt was today appointed as Chairman of the Board of Axfood AB. He replaces Mats Jansson, who declined the chairmanship but will continue to serve as a director on Axfood's board. Göran Ennerfelt is President and CEO of Axel Johnson AB. He was Chairman of the Board of Axfood during the years 2000-2005.For further information, please contact:Kenneth Wall, Director of Press Relations, Axfood AB, tel. +46-703-124 122

THE RESULT OF BIOHIT WEAKER THAN ANTICIPATED

BIOHIT OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 23 OCTOBER 2006 3:00 PMTHE RESULT OF BIOHIT WEAKER THAN ANTICIPATED The result of Biohit Group for the whole financial year isexpected to be weaker than anticipated. In 1Q-3Q/2006 the Grouphad net sales of EUR 22.7 million, that is, an increase of 12 % ascompared with the corresponding period in 2005. The companyexpected however the growth in net sales in 2006 to be higher.Growth in net sales in the Asian market and the diagnosticsbusiness, in particular, has been weaker than anticipated. The sales development being weaker than expected affects

Nolato continues its expansion in medical devices - Acquires Medical Rubber AB

Nolato today signed an agreement to acquire Medical Rubber, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of precision components in silicone rubber and thermoplastic elastomers for medical devices.“The acquisition enhances Nolato’s position as a leading manufacturer of polymer systems components in medical technology and is completely in line with the expansion strategies we have for the Nolato Medical business area,” said Georg Brunstam, who is President and CEO of Nolato.“It’s a fine, well-managed company that fits in well at Nolato. It complements Nolato Medical’s current operations both

Nomination Committee for Intrum Justitia’s Annual General Meeting 2007

At Intrum Justitia AB’s Annual General Meeting on 25 April 2006, it was resolved that the Chairman of the Board of Directors shall convene the five largest shareholders of the company at the end of the third quarter of the year in order to form a Nomination Committee.Following a contact with the company’s five largest shareholders, the following members have been nominated:- Ársæll Hafsteinsson, Landsbanki Íslands, (11.7 percent of capital and votes);- Christer Gardell, Cevian Capital, (10.1 percent of capital and votes);- Göran Espelund, Lannebo Funds, (6.8 percent of capital and

Changes in the Nomination Committee of SAS AB

At the Annual Shareholder's Meeting on April 20, 2006 members of the Nomination Committee of SAS AB were appointed. Information about the Nomination Committee's compositions has previously been announced in a press release and on the company's homepage.SAS AB has now been informed about the following changes:The Swedish Government has informed that Jonas Iversen, who has been representing the Swedish Government as a shareholder, has been replaced by Malin Björkmo, Head of the Unit for governmental holdings for the Swedish Ministry of Industry.The Danish Government has informed that

Invitation to extraordinary general meeting in Precise Biometrics AB

The Board of Directors of Precise Biometrics AB (publ) has decided, subject to approval from an extraordinary general meeting on Monday 13 November 2006, to carry out a new share issue of approx. SEK 85 million with preferential rights for the shareholders. The purpose of the issue is to create prerequisites for the company to focus on activities generating profitability and bringing the company to positive results.The shareholders in Precise Biometrics AB (publ) are hereby invited to attend the Extraordinary General Meeting ("EGM") to be held at 3 p.m. on Monday 13 November 2006, at the

OUTOKUMPU?S THIRD-QUARTER 2006 INTERIM REPORT - SOARING BASE PRICES AND NICKEL RELATED INVENTORY

OUTOKUMPU OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE OCTOBER 23, 2006 AT 1.00 PMOUTOKUMPU’S THIRD-QUARTER 2006 INTERIM REPORT - SOARING BASE PRICESAND NICKEL RELATED INVENTORY GAINS BOOSTED PROFITS Outokumpu’s sales for July-September 2006 increased to EUR 1 447million (II/2006: EUR 1 392 million). Operating profit improvedsubstantially to EUR 231 million (II/2006: EUR 149 million). Netprofit for the period was EUR 172 million (II/2006: EUR 133 million)and earnings per share EUR 0.94. Working capital increased by EUR312 million as a result of higher nickel prices and consequently netcash

Outokumpu Technology's Interim Report January-September 2006

OUTOKUMPU TECHNOLOGY OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE  OCTOBER 23, 2006 AT 12.30 PM Not for release, publication or distribution, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States, Canada, Australia or Japan. JANUARY-SEPTEMBER 2006 INTERIM REPORT High investment activity in mining and metals industries resulted in record high order intake and backlog Highlights of the reporting period (Q1-Q3) and the third quarter (Q3) (unaudited): - Order intake in January-September 2006 doubled compared to the previous year totaling EUR 796.9 million (Q1-Q3/2005: EUR 418.7 million). The third

Peab to rebuild flats in Hökarängen

Peab has been contracted to carry through the rebuilding of 112 flats in Hökarängen in southern Stockholm. The client is Hökeborg Fastighets AB and the contract amounts to SEK 103 million.It is a turn-key contract which will begin in November 2006 and it is estimated to be ready at the turn of the year 2007.Peab will also build a house with 37 tenancy rights in Jakobsberg with Järfällabygdens Hus as client. This contract amounts to SEK 37 million.For further information contact:Tomas Anderson, division manager +46 733 37 20 00Gösta Sjöström, information manager Peab +46 733 37 10

Interim report January – September 2006

Biotage reports its best result ever• The company has been strongly aimed at the integration of previously acquired units with a focus on organic growth, gross margin and cost efficiency. For the third quarter Biotage reports its best result ever, with a positive operating result as well as a positive result after tax.• Net sales increased by 6%in the third quarter and amounted to 133.9 MSEK (126.6 MSEK the previous year). In the period January – September 2006 net sales increased by 31% to 382.9 MSEK (292.0). The strong sales increase continues. At constant exchange rates and pro-forma*

Länsförsäkringar Hypotek: Interim report, January-September 2006

“The operations are continuing to perform according to plan. Low lending losses and a healthy interest net are important signs of strength. To this will be added the covered bonds, which will provide us with an even better base for competitive borrowing. This will enhance our market position and ensure that we will be able to continue to offer our customers attractive prices for their mortgage loans. When we attain our target, we will be able to offer more investors an attractive investment option”, says Anders Borgcrantz, President of Länsförsäkringar Hypotek.Summary- Lending increased

Länsförsäkringar Bank: Interim report, January-September 2006

“On a market with sharply increasing competition, we continue to grow in all areas. In addition, we are increasing earnings and profitability each quarter, fully according to our plan. Work with positioning Länsförsäkringar as the natural choice in banking and insurance on the Swedish market continues. We are now intensifying this work through increased customer orientation, improved accessibility and tools that release time for advisory service related to the customers’ private economy”, says Tomas Johansson, President of Länsförsäkringar Bank.SummaryOperating income amounted to SEK 172

TELE2 ACQUIRES 49% OF THE SHARES IN SPRING MOBIL

Stockholm - Tele2 AB, ("Tele2"), (Stockholm Stock Exchange: TEL2 A and TEL2 B), Europe's leading alternative telecoms operator, today announced that it will acquire 49% of the shares in Spring Mobil with an option to acquire the remaining shares in the first quarter of 2009. Spring Mobil is the telecom operator with the fourth Swedish GSM license. Spring is the first operator in the world only focusing on the growing, fixed-to-mobile market for enterprises.  The closing of the agreement is dependent on the approval by Konkurrensverket (the Swedish competition authorities).   Spring

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