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Ratos: Split and redemption carried out

The Annual General Meeting held on 4 April decided on a mandatory redemption combined with a 3:1 split has been recorded by the Swedish Companies Registration Office.As a result of the redemption procedure, Ratos's share capital was reduced by SEK 338,833,429 and SEK 1,509,541,260 will be distributed to shareholders. In addition, in accordance with the Annual General Meeting decision, a bonus issue of SEK 338,833,429 through transfer from unrestricted equity without issuing new shares has been registered. At 17 May, i.e. after the split, redemption and bonus issue have been carried out,

Aker Kvaerner to be awarded subsea contract extension

The subsea trees will be manufactured and assembled at Aker Kvaerner's world class Tranby facility in Norway and assembly of the controls components will be handled out of Aberdeen in the UK. ENDS For further information, please contact:   Media: Renee Mead, Communications Manager, Aker Kvaerner Subsea. Tel: +47 67 82 6859, Mob: +47 4641 1705 Torbjørn Andersen, SVP Group Communications, Aker Kvaerner. Tel: +47 67 51 30 36, Mob: +47 928 85 542   Investor relations:Lasse Torkildsen, Vice President, Aker Kvaerner, Group Comms. Tel: +47 67 51 30 39   Suppliers:

HNA/HNB Share buy back

Hafslund ASA has the 16th of May bought 25,900 Hafslund shares of class B at a price of NOK 107.8 per share.   After this transaction, Hafslund's balance of own shares is 509,058 of class B-shares.   The share buy back is made under the general power of attorney provided by the General Assembly to acquire Hafslund B shares equivalent to maximum 2% (3,904,469 shares) of the company's share capital. The power of attorney is effective until the ordinary General Meeting in 2007. The lowest remuneration that can be paid per B-share is NOK 10.-, while the highest remuneration that can

Annual General Meeting of Peab, 2006

• Cash dividend amounting to SEK 3.00 • Continued authorisation to repurchase The Annual General Meeting of Peab AB (publ) was held on Wednesday 17 May. The meeting approved the board’s proposed dividend of SEK 3.00 per share. May 22 was appointed Record Day and it is estimated that dividends will be sent out by the Securities Register Centre (VPC) on Friday 26 May. The meeting discharged the board and CEO from liability for the 2005 financial year. Board members Jan Segerberg, Svante Paulsson, Annette Brodin Rampe, Karl-Axel Granlund, Göran Grosskopf and Mats Paulsson were re-elected. The

New preliminary timetable for the execution of RNB's take over bid on JC

RNB has decided to bring forward the execution of the offer to the shareholders and holders of warrants in JC. The new preliminary timetable follows below.A prospectus regarding the offer is expected to be distributed to the shareholders and warrantholders in JC in the middle of June. The acceptance period for the offer is expected to commence shortly thereafter and end on or around June 7, 2006. Provided that RNB completes the offer no later than on or around July 12, 2006 settlement for those who have accepted the offer is expected to commence about a week thereafter. The General Meeting

SKF launches several new solutions and announces a new order at Wind Energy Fair

SKF introduced two new bearing designs, a new lubrication kit, disclosed a new large order for wind turbine monitoring equipment and received official verification from Det Norske Veritas and Germanischer Lloyd. The news were presented at one of the world's leading fairs for wind energy, Hamburg Wind Energy Fair, on Wednesday. · To solve the problem with passage of electrical current through the generator bearings, causing expensive repair and downtime, SKF has developed a range of large hybrid bearings especially for wind turbine generator applications that do not allow the passage of

Peab’s interim report for the first quarter 2006

Peab’s interim report for the first quarter of 2006 is now available and a copy is attached with our compliments. Net sales increased by 23 per cent to SEK 5 799 million (4 728) Operating profit amounted to SEK 109 million (66) Profit for the period amounted to SEK 176 million (246) Profit per share amounted to SEK 2.07 (2.91) Orders received increased to 7 481 million (5 438) Order backlog increased to SEK 20 714 (16 945) - Peab continues to make positive progress with many orders received and improved profitability. We have a good point of departure for the rest of the year with a well

Interim report January – March 2006

• Rental revenue for the period totaled SEK 44.1 M (42.3 pro forma for the corresponding period in 2005).• Income from property management for the period totaled SEK 16.0 M (22.3 pro forma), or SEK 1.38 per share (1.93 pro forma). Expenses in conjunction with the stock exchange listing are included in earnings in the amount of SEK -9.4 M (0.0). Income from property management for the period, excluding these expenses, totaled SEK 25.4 M (22.3 pro forma), or SEK 2.20 per share (1.93 pro forma).• Profit after tax for the period amounted to SEK 48.9 M (77.4 pro forma) or SEK 4.23 per share (

HSE: KCI KONECRANES PLC: SHARES SUBSCRIBED WITH OPTION RIGHTS

EXCHANGE NOTICE 226/2006, 17 MAY 2006 SHARESKCI KONECRANES PLC: SHARES SUBSCRIBED WITH OPTION RIGHTS A total of 218 400 KCI Konecranes Plc's shares have beensubscribed with the 1997, 1999, 2001 and 2003 option rights.The shares will be traded on the Helsinki Stock Exchange asold shares as of 18 May 2006. Identifiers of KCI Konecranes Plc's share: Trading code: KCI1VISIN code: FI0009005870Orderbook id: 24284Number of shares: 59 309 320 HELSINKI STOCK EXCHANGEJanne SeppänenVice President

Fabege launches share buy-back

Fabege AB (publ) has started the share buy-back programme approved by the Annual General Meeting on 4 April 2006. The AGM authorised the Board for a period no later than the next AGM to acquire and transfer Fabege shares. The shares acquired may not exceed 10 per cent of the total number of outstanding Fabege shares at any time. The purpose of the buy-back programme is to enable the Company to continuously adapt its capital requirements and thereby improve shareholder value. The repurchases will be made on the Stockholm Stock Exchange at a price within the registered share price interval on

ILARI ANTILA TO HEAD RAISIO DIAGNOSTICS

Raisio plc Stock Exchange Release 17 May 2006 at 12.30 p.m. Finnish timeILARI ANTILA TO HEAD RAISIO DIAGNOSTICS M.Sc. Ilari Antila has been appointed president of Raisio Diagnostics from 1August 2006. Mr Antila has been working in marketing and leading positions invarious diagnostics companies in Finland and abroad. Raisio Diagnostics develops, produces and markets analytic systems, diagnosticsequipment and reagents used to monitor the quality and safety of food and animalfeed. Its customers consist of food companies, as well as commercial and publiclaboratories and laboratory

New CEO for Semcon

The Board of Directors for Semcon AB has decided to appoint Lars-Inge Sjöqvist, currently head of Semcon’s business area Informatic, as acting CEO.Hans Johansson is resigning the position as CEO after 25 years with the company. Hans Johansson’s skilful entrepreneurship witnessed throughout the years has been important for the company’s development and Semcon is currently stronger than ever. Hans Johansson leaves Semcon and his position as a member of the board, due to having differing views with Semcon’s Board of Directors as to how the company should be managed. The Chairman of the Board,

Mats Johansson and Jesper Göransson Deputy MD in Peab

Mats Johansson, 56, and Jesper Göransson 34 years, have been appointed Deputy MD in Peab AB. Mats has many years’ experience of personnel and organisational issues as an independent consultant, and was employed as Director of Human Resources in Peab 2006. Jesper, who has now been appointed to Treasury Director, started his employment in Peab 1995 and he has since 1998 worked as Treasury Manager. Mats and Jesper will now be members of the Executive Management of Peab, which from now on consists of Mats Paulsson, Göte Brännvall, Mats Leifland, Mats O Paulsson, Anders Elfner, Jan Johansson,

Higher market shares for Skandia in Sweden

The Swedish Insurance Federation today published the industry's quarterly statistics for the first quarter of 2006. Market shares are expressed in terms of new business* and written premium. Moving twelve-month basis Skandia's market position in the overall life assurance market increased for the fourth consecutive quarter. Skandia has thereby strengthened its position as the largest player in the Swedish life market with respect to newly written business. Skandia's market share in the life assurance market on a moving twelve-month basis was 22.5% as per the end of the first quarter,

Stockholm Stock Exchange’s Disciplinary Committee fines Wedins

Wedins Skor & Accessoarer AB has breached the company’s listing agreement with the Stockholm Stock Exchange by not providing information about an extraordinary general meeting in time and by not handling price-sensitive information in the correct manner. The Stockholm Stock Exchange’s Disciplinary Committee has decided to fine Wedins SEK 576,000.According to the Stockholm Stock Exchange’s listing agreement, a listed company must immediately disclose when the Board of Directors makes a decision to convene an extraordinary general meeting. At a meeting of the Board of Directors of Wedins,

Akzo Nobel to retain Salt Specialties

Arnhem, the Netherlands, May 17, 2006 — Akzo Nobel has decided to withdraw Salt Specialties from its list of Chemicals businesses to be divested.Although several parties expressed a serious interest in acquiring the business, the decision not to sell the Salt Specialties activities was made when it became clear that a satisfactory deal based on the company’s original divestment offer would not be forthcoming. “The main reason for keeping the business is that all potential buyers were interested in expanding the divestment package to include other salt activities which were not for sale,”

Volvo Group’s safety knowledge to reduce traffic accidents in humanitarian aid transports

The Volvo Group is initiating cooperation with 40 humanitarian aid organizations worldwide to increase awareness of traffic safety issues and reduce the number of accidents in humanitarian aid transports. Among other actions, the Volvo Group’s own accident research team will contribute with analyses.Volvo has signed a declaration of intent covering cooperation in the area of road safety with Fleet Forum, a voluntary association of about 40 humanitarian aid organizations worldwide. In accordance with the declaration of intent, Volvo will assist the organizations in analyzing traffic

INCREASE IN KCI KONECRANES SHARE CAPITAL REGISTERED

KCI KONECRANES PLC STOCK EXCHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT 17 May, 2006 10.00 a.m. 1INCREASE IN KCI KONECRANES SHARE CAPITAL REGISTERED The 153 600 new shares subscribed for with KCI Konecranes' 1999 B, 2001 A, 2003 Aand 2003 B series stock options have been recorded in the Trade Register on 17May, 2006. Following these subscriptions KCI Konecranes' share capital increased by EUR 76800 totalling EUR 29 654 660. The number of shares increased to 59 309 320shares. Trading in the new shares will start on or about 18 May, 2006. KCI Konecranes is a world leading crane technology and service-

Mandator Estonia expands - now 100 employees

IT consultancy Mandator's Estonian operation is in an expansive phase. The company was recently certified in accordance with ISO 9001:2000 and with 20 new recruitments so far this year, employee numbers have reached 100."Our nearshore offering is a great success and there's much demand," says Per Häggdahl, Director Nearshore at Mandator. "This year alone we've recruited 20 new consultants and with current growth our operation will continue to expand throughout the year."Mandator acquired its Estonian operation in 1999 and today the company is Mandator's largest overseas operation with

Skanska continues expansion of new Skärholmen Centrum shopping center – contracted for third project for SEK 500 M

Skanska has been awarded its third contract to renovate and expand the Skärholmen Centrum shopping center outside Stockholm. The design/build contract, valued at SEK 500 M, is included in order bookings for the second quarter of 2006.The new project involves CentrumKompaniet exercising an option from the first contract signed in 2004. Including the first two phases, Skanska’s total assignment for the expansion of Skärholmen Centrum is valued at SEK 1.4 billion. The new assignment concerns the third stage comprising about 48,000 square meters of retail, storage and public space. The previous

HIGHLIGHTS January to March 2006

HIGHLIGHTS • Revenue for the first quarter ending 31 March 2006 amounted to € 17.9 million (€ 13.2 million), representing 35 percent revenue growth versus the corresponding period last year. Excluding acquisition effects, the revenue growth was 26 percent. • Constant currency revenue growth versus last year amounted to 31 percent (excluding acquisition effects 22 percent). • Membership growth continued to be strong with 14,300 new members added during the first quarter (11,700), and we broke the significant 200,000 member base milestone, reaching a total member base of 205,000 (151,600),

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