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News from Medivir’s ongoing R&D day

Medivir is presenting an R&D update this afternoon on oral herpes project Lipsovir (ME 609) and the company’s protease-based projects on Hepatitis C, osteoporosis and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). A short summary will also be given on the status of the spin out process for the company’s HIV projects, Medivir HIV Franchise AB. LABIAL HERPES Lipsovir - phase III to commence already in July Planning and preparations ahead of the start of phase III clinical trials for Lipsovir (ME 609) have proceeded more quickly and more satisfactorily than previously communicated. This means

Strategic partnership with Almirall and full-year forecast for 2006

Meda and Almirall, a Spanish-based pharma company, have entered into a strategic partnership agreement regarding the inhalation products division of Meda that develops Novolizer, a multidose dry powder inhaler for administration of products to treat respiratory conditions. Through the partnership agreement, Meda can concentrate on marketing Novolizer products currently on the market, while Almirall takes over and funds continued R&D for pharmaceutical substances, including Almirall’s pipeline products with the Novolizer system. The collaboration agreement regulates the way in which future

Metsäliitto's EUR 195 million bonds subscribed

Metsäliitto Group STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE12 June 2006 METSÄLIITTO'S EUR 195 MILLION BONDS SUBSCRIBED The subscription period for Metsäliitto's variable interest rate bonds 1/2006 and2/2006 ended on Friday, 9 June 2006. The 4-year bond 1/2006 with an issue date of14 June 2006 has an issue value of EUR 150 million and the 2-year bond 2/2006with an issue date of 13 June 2006 has an issue value of EUR 45 million. The interest rate of the bond 1/2006 is based on the 6-month EURIBOR plus 3.25%.The interest rate of the bond 2/2006 is based on the 6-month EURIBOR plus

SIX HOTELS IN ONE WEEK - REZIDOR SAS EXPANDS ITS INTERNATIONAL PRESENCE

Rezidor SAS hospitality, one of the fastest growing hospitality companies in the world, signed six new hotels in last week alone. These include The Regent Dubrovnik (Croatia); Radisson SAS Resort and Spa, Dubrovnik (Croatia); Radisson SAS Hotel, Cardiff (UK); Park Inn Sawley Marina, East Midlands (UK); Park Inn Belfast (Northern Ireland); and Radisson SAS Hotel, Dakar (Senegal).The new additions bring Rezidor SAS portfolio to 279 hotels, in operation and under development, encompassing over 56,000 guestrooms in 50 countries. The group aims to increase its portfolio in Europe, Middle East

Tilgin delivers residential gateways to Tele2 in Austria

Tele2 deploys Tilgin Vood IP Residential Gateways for broadband and VoIP servicesTilgin has been selected by Tele2 UTA to deliver equipment that will allow them to supply residential and business subscribers in Austria with a combined broadband and VoIP service. The Tilgin Vood Residential Gateway offers service providers a powerful solution for Voice over IP and high-speed Internet access in the home and office.Tele2 UTA is today deploying Vood 422 IP Residential Gateways in volume. They are provided as an integrated component of the Tele2 Complete offering that offers residential and

LISTING PROSPECTUS OF DONE SOLUTIONS CORPORATION

Done Solutions CorporationStock Exchange Release June 12, 2006, at noonLISTING PROSPECTUS OF DONE SOLUTIONS CORPORATION The Financial Supervision Authority approved on June 9, 2006 Done SolutionsCorporation's listing prospectus regarding the private placement of 10,000,000new shares. This private placement, based on a decision made by the ExtraordinaryGeneral Meeting on December 19, 2005, relates to the acquisition of all SunobHolding Oy shares, as disclosed in a stock exchange release on November 30, 2005.Sunob Holding Oy holds 57 percent of Tiolat Oy shares.

SEB acquires Danish private banking operation

SEB has acquired Prime Management, established 1992, from ABN AMRO. Prime Management will become an integrated part of SEB Private Banking, thereby extending SEB's position as one of Denmark's leading asset managers. In doing so, SEB is further reinforcing its business in Denmark, which previously offered products within the field of merchant and investment banking, life insurance, capital management, credit cards and retail banking.   Prime Management has nine employees with extensive experience of capital management and trading in securities.   The transaction is subject to

Intervet develops prototype for mass application avian influenza vaccine

Arnhem, the Netherlands, June 12, 2006 — A biotech breakthrough achieved by Akzo Nobel’s animal health business, Intervet, means that mass application of a dual vaccine against avian influenza and Newcastle Disease could be available in the near future.Together with scientists at the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institute (FLI) in Germany, Intervet has developed a prototype for a new generation vaccine offering protection against both infections which can be mass applied by spraying instead of injecting. The new prototype vaccine consists of a safe live vaccine against Newcastle Disease (a condition

April 2006

Swedish government bonds reaching maturity led to capital outflow Cross-border portfolio investment continued to generate capital outflows for the sixth month in a row. In April the net outflow was SEK 73.6 billion. This is largely explained by a substantial number of Swedish government bonds maturing, but cross-border equity trading also led to outflows. The statistics for the April show that foreign investors reduced their holdings in Swedish debt securities, which resulted in a net outflow of SEK 51 billion. The main contributory factors to the outflow were foreign investors’ net sales

TeliaSonera announces combined public offer and compulsory acquisition for remaining shares in NextGenTel in Norway

TeliaSonera today announced its decision to make a public offer for all issued and outstanding shares in NextGenTel not already owned by TeliaSonera. The price per share offered in the public offer is NOK 65.50 (SEK 79.44). In parallel, TeliaSonera has decided to conduct a compulsory acquisition. The redemption price in the compulsory acquisition is equal to the public offer price.On May 16, TeliaSonera AB, the leading telecommunications company in the Nordic and Baltic region, acquired 82.3 percent of the shares in NextGenTel Holding ASA, the number two broadband/xDSL provider in Norway.

Sveafastigheter acquires further retail properties in Finland

Sveafastigheter carries out its second acquisition in Finland – buys eight properties in Tampere and southern FinlandThe real estate private equity fund Sveafastigheter Fund II has signed an agreement to acquire eight retail properties located in Tampere, Pori and southern Finland with an aggregate lettable space of 17,200 square metres. Total purchase price amounts to approximately EUR 15 million. Among the tenants are the hardware store chain Rautia, Intersport and the Kesko Group food retailer Kesko Food. In April, Sveafastigheter Fund II, in co-operation with the Finnish asset

KMT receives substantial order for high-pressure injection pumps

KMT Waterjet Systems has received a significant order for high-pressure pumps for the new Huntsman Polyethylene plant in England.KMT Waterjet Systems has signed a contract with SembCorp Simon-Carves to deliver KMT McCartney injection pumps to a new plant for production of plastics in Teesside, England. The plant, which is being built by Huntsman, one of the leading global chemical producers, is set to start production in the fourth quarter of 2007. The unit will be the world’s largest single line Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) plant. KMT’s high-pressure injection pumps provide the process

Saab acquires Ericsson Microwave Systems

Saab AB is acquiring Ericsson Microwave Systems (EMW) which has approximately 1250 employees in Gothenburg. The acquisition adds world-leading radar and sensor operations to Saab’s already broad and advanced product portfolio in defence, aviation, space and civil security. The purchase sum is SEK 3,8 billion. The purchase also includes the Ericsson 40 percent share in Saab Ericsson Space.“This is a strategically important, long-term deal for Saab. It enhances our opportunities to develop the Gripen’s radar system and enables further new business in areas such as airborne surveillance,” says

Vizrt Further Expands Installed Base at Al Jazeera Group

Bergen, Norway, June 12, 2006. Vizrt Ltd. (Frankfurt Prime Standard, Oslo Main List: VIZ), announces today, that Al Jazeera International and Al Jazeera Satellite based in UK and Qatar have placed orders with Vizrt for approximately USD 1.0 million.Al Jazeera International has extended its existing software portfolio from Vizrt, and will mainly use the newly acquired software for their in-house studio presentations with Vizrt graphics on large screen displays.Al Jazeera Satellite has purchased its first installation of Vizrt graphics systems and will pursue to cover their day-to-day

Ericsson agrees to sell its defense business to Saab

·         Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERICY) agrees to sell its defense business, Ericsson Microwave Systems AB, and its 40 percent holding in Saab Ericsson Space to Saab. ·         Ericsson will retain the National Security and Public Safety business. ·         The purchase price is SEK 3.8 b. in cash. ·         The agreement involves transfer of approximately 1,250 employees. ·         The transaction is expected to close in September 2006.   Ericsson Microwave Systems (EMW) is a leading provider of radar, command and control systems for defense applications. In the product

HNA/HNB Hafslund acquires Priority Telecom Norway AS

Hafslund has entered an agreement with Priority Telecom N.V. to acquire 100% of the shares in Priority Telecom Norway AS. Hafslund today owns, through Hafslund Tokom, more than 890 kilometer of broadband in the region of Oslo. The acquisition of Priority Telecom Norway represents a good platform for Hafslund's strategy to further expand within broadband.   The acquisition of Priority Telecom Norway positions Hafslund among the five largest broadband suppliers, with a network of broadband in the country's most densely populated areas, with a particular strong position in the Oslofjord

Petter Jansen leaves position as CEO of SAS Braathens

Petter Jansen, Chief Executive Officer of SAS Braathens, the Norwegian company within Scandinavian Airlines Businesses, will leave his position. He and the Board of the company have different views on a number of vital issues concerning the conpany's future strategies.SAS Braathens has produced good earnings, while implementing an arduous restructuring and merger process.. "Petter has done a good job at SAS Braathens," says John S. Dueholm, Chairman of the company Board. "However, he and the Board do not share the same views on the desired strategic development. We have consequently agreed

SHARE SUBSCRIPTIONS UNDER KCI KONECRANES' STOCK OPTIONS

KCI KONECRANES PLC STOCK EXCHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT 9 June, 2006 3.45 p.m. 1SHARE SUBSCRIPTIONS UNDER KCI KONECRANES' STOCK OPTIONS A total of 204 400 new KCI Konecranes shares have been subscribed with stockoption rights under KCI Konecranes' stock option plans as follows: Stock option right Shares Subscription price (EUR/share) 1997 18 400 6.5175 1999 B-series 25 600 8.25 2001 A-series 12 400 8.50 2003 A-series 14 000 4.89 2003 B-series 134 000 5.405 Following these

Helsinki District Court rejected the claims of twenty banks and brokerage firms against OMX

Helsinki District Court rejected the claims of twenty banks and brokerage firms against OMX. The award holds that twenty of twenty-two banks and brokerage firms in total are precluded from presenting their claims.OMX Exchanges Ltd and Helsinki Stock Exchange Ltd, subsidiaries of OMX AB, and Finnish Central Securities Depository Ltd (APK), a former subsidiary of OMX AB, are since June 2004 defendants in a lawsuit in Helsinki District Court in which twenty two banks and brokerage firms have made claims totaling to approximately EUR 5.1 million plus interest related to value added tax that the

Revised forecast for Componenta's second quarter result

Componenta Corporation STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 9.6.2006 at 14.00Revised forecast for Componenta's second quarter result Componenta Corporation's result during the second quarter, inApril – May has developed better than forecasted. Demand for componentsduring the first half of the year has continued on good level in allour customer industries. Componenta's result after financial items, excluding one-time itemsin the second quarter of 2006 is expected to be better than sameperiod in the previous year. Helsinki, 9 June 2006 COMPONENTA CORPORATION Heikki LehtonenPresident and CEO

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