Interim Report January-March 2006

• Profit after tax amounted to SEK 180m (278) and earnings per share after dilution to SEK 1.79 (2.81) • Rental income amounted to SEK 636m (859) • Tornet consolidated with effect from February 2006– The occupancy rate improved by one percentage unit to 87 per cent. The rental market, particularly in the inner city of Stockholm, has been gradually strengthened, and this trend has continued after the first quarter, Erik Paulsson, Fabege’s CEO, comments. – The property portfolio has undergone significant changes since the first quarter of 2005, which have had a material effect on income and

NeoNet Increases Earnings After Tax by 79%

The year has started well with a very positive revenues and earnings development. The clients highly value NeoNet’s offering which, together with a positive stock market climate, have resulted in increased trading. Revenues increased by 53% compared with first quarter 2005. Operating earnings (on EBITDA-level) has increased by 51% and earnings after tax rose by 79%.“The growth during the quarter has been very good with intense trading resulting in a strong financial performance. Clients highly value NeoNet’s very fast and stable trading platform offering access to 20 exchanges, which

NeoNet’s Interim Report 1 January – 31 March 2006

The First Quarter in Summary: · Operating revenues increased by 53% to SEK 89.0 m (58.1). · Earnings after tax increased by 79% to SEK 7.5 m (4.2). · Earnings per share before dilution were SEK 0.15 (0.08). · Operating earnings before depreciation and net financial items (EBITDA) increased by 51% to SEK 19.5 m (12.9). · Underlying cash flow was strengthened and amounted to SEK 14.6 m (8.5). Significant Events: · The offering has been expanded to include trading on the Vienna Stock Exchange and the SWX Swiss Exchange. NeoNet now offers trading on 20 of the world’s leading exchanges. · The

Observer AB (publ) Interim report January – March 2006, May 4, 2006

Positive market development and improved underlying results. Measures to strengthen development in Nordic region and UKOperating profit amounted to SEK -404 million (51) and profit before tax was SEK -421 million (39). Profit after tax amounted to SEK -444 million (25), while earnings per share amounted to SEK -5.97 (0.36).Excluding total goodwill write-downs of SEK 469 million, operating profit rose by 28 percent to SEK 65 million (51). The operating margin, excluding goodwill write-downs, was 13.2 percent (12.0).The Group’s operating revenue rose by 16 percent to SEK 493 million (424).

REPORT FIRST QUARTER 2006

The operating result (EBIT) was negative with7.6 million (negative 5.7 million).Associated companies were consolidated with anaggregate result of 115.0 million (negative 90.1million). Net financial items were positive inthe quarter with 56.7 million (11.0 million).The consolidated result before tax was 164.1million (negative 84.8 million).Report first quarter 2006The Group accounts have been prepared accordingto the International Financial ReportingStandards (IFRS). The interim report for thefirst quarter 2006 has been prepared accordingto IAS 34, based upon

REPORT FIRST QUARTER 2006

The operating result (EBIT) was negative with7.7 million (negative 5.7 million). Associatedcompanies were consolidated with an aggregateresult of 162.3 million (negative 113.1million). Net financial items were positive inthe quarter with 0.7 million (10.2 million). Theconsolidated result before tax was 155.3 million(negative 108.6 million)Report first quarter 2006The Group accounts have been prepared accordingto the International Financial ReportingStandards (IFRS). The interim report for thefirst quarter 2006 has been prepared accordingto IAS 34, based upon

Group result in line with last year

Key figures from the SAS Group's 1st interim report today: • Income before capital gains and nonrecurring items amounted to MSEK -1 319 in the 1st Quarter 2006, which is in line with last year. • The Group's total operating revenue rose 11,1% to MSEK 14 467. • The Group transported a total of 8,5 million passengers, an increase of 12,2%. Jørgen Lindegaard, President and CEO, comments: The first quarter, especially the months of January and February, is always the most challenging period for all airlines. Business and leisure travel are both at a low ebb. Earnings for the first quarter are

SAS Group Interim Report January-March 2006

First quarter of 2006 in brief • Operating revenue for the period amounted to MSEK 14,467 (13,016), an increase of 11.1%. Adjusted for currency effects, operating revenue rose by 6.1%. • Number of passengers in the first quarter increased by 12.2% to 8.5 million. • The SAS Group’s cabin factor was up 5.4 pts. to 66.6% in the first quarter of 2006. • Income before depreciation and leasing costs for aircraft (EBITDAR) amounted to MSEK 219 (222) for the period. • Income before capital gains and nonrecurring items remained virtually unchanged, amounting to MSEK ‑1,319 (‑1,312). Despite

Report from the Annual General Meeting of Broström AB on 3 May 2006

Broström held its Annual General Meeting at Lorensbergsteatern in Göteborg on Wednesday 3 May. The Annual General Meeting was well-attended with close to 600 persons present. CEO’s speech – Increased demand drives continued expansion Broström continues to expand on the markets where it is operating and 21 newbuildings will be added to the fleet. The expansion plays a part in order to meet the increasing demand for oil and chemical transports. In Europe the company is an important link in the export of Russian oil among others and in Asia it contributes to the fast-growing economies getting

Meda AB (publ.) interim report January - March 2006

• Group sales reached SEK 1,316.2 million (335.7). • Operating profit increased to SEK 302.0 million (106.4) including a non-recurrent effect of SEK 76.4 million for a production facility sold. • Profit after tax rose to SEK 177.6 million (66.5). • Profit per share stood at SEK 1.70 (0.98). • The Group’s integration initiatives are continuing as planned. • Establishment of a marketing company in Poland.BACKGROUND For comparison purposes, consider major increases in Group figures between Q1 2005 and Q1 2006 in light of the Viatris acquisition, which was consolidated in Meda starting 1 August

HNA/HNB - Ex dividend NOK 2.25 today

The shares in Hafslund ASA will be traded ex dividend NOK 2.25 as from today 4 May 2006.   Oslo, 4 May 2006

HNA/HNB - Ordinary General Meeting 3 May 2006

Hafslund ASA held an annual meeting Wednesday 3 May 2006 at Hotel Continental, Stortingsgaten 24/26, Oslo.   110,846,591 A shares were represented (96%) carrying voting rights and 66,580,715 were B shares (90.88%)   Hafslund ASA's annual accounts were presented and unanimously approved by the general meeting. The general meeting resolved that dividend corresponding to the Boards proposal of NOK 2.25 per share would be paid for 2005.   Upon proposition by the board of directors, the general meeting resolved to provide the board of directors with the authority to acquire own

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Press release from the Annual General Meeting in Billerud AB (publ), May 3, 2006

Decisions by the MeetingDividend The Meeting decided, in accordance with the Board’s proposal, of a dividend of SEK 3.25 per share. The record day was appointed to May 8, 2006 and the dividend is expected to be paid out by VPC AB (the Swedish Securities Register) on May 11, 2005. Election of the Board members and Chairman of the Board The Meeting decided to re-elect Ingvar Petersson, Gunilla Jönson, Michael M.F. Kaufmann, Per Lundberg, Yngve Stade and Meg Tivéus as ordinary Board members and to elect Ewald Nageler as new ordinary Board member. Ingvar Petersson was elected Chairman of the

KARO BIO ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

At Karo Bio AB’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday May 3, 2006 the following was resolved.Dividend No dividend is to be paid for the financial year 2005. Board of Directors Dana M. Fowlkes re-election Lars Ingelmark re-election Laurent Leksell new election Ulla Litzén re-election Per-Olof Mårtensson re-election Leon E. Rosenberg re-election Per Olof Wallström re-election Jan-Åke Gustafsson deputy, re-election Per-Olof Mårtensson was elected Chairman of the Board. Nominating Committee The Meeting resolved that the four largest shareholders as of August 31, 2006, not being represented in

FIM WILL ESTABLISH ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY IN RUSSIA

FIM Group Corporation Stock Exchange Release 3 May 2006 at 5.15 p.m. Finnish time FIM WILL ESTABLISH ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY IN RUSSIA In line with its plans, FIM Group Corporation has decided to establish a subsidiary engaging in asset management and mutual fund operations in Russia. FIM Group Corporation shall own 100% of the company to be established. The share capital of the company shall be 30 million rubles, or approximately one million euro. The company shall engage in asset management and management and marketing of mutual funds registered in Russia. The management of the company

Stepstone and Tinde create new power in Norwegian job

Under the agreement, StepStone provides an interactive job market and related services to Tinde.   The agreement, which is for an initial period of three years, enables StepStone to substantially increase the reach for its customers and candidates alike, with increased traffic and marketing opportunities for both parties.   Tinde will have a new career portal in conjunction with StepStone and all vacancies currently on www.stepstone.no will be also be published on www.tinde.no. Monthly more than 300.000 unique users from Tinde can now find numerous up-to-date-job offers as well

Akzo Nobel closer to resolving past competition law issues

Arnhem, the Netherlands, May 3, 2006 — Akzo Nobel is close to resolving one of its past antitrust misconduct issues following today’s announcement by the EU Commission that fines totaling EUR 388 million have been issued against seven chemical groups involved in a competition law infringement in the hydrogen peroxide market in Europe.This includes a fine of EUR 25.2 million for Eka Chemicals A.B., Akzo Nobel Chemicals (Holding) B.V. and Akzo Nobel N.V. (collectively “the Akzo Nobel Companies”). Except for the amnesty applicant, the fine imposed on the Akzo Nobel Companies is the fine with

ARTIMPLANT AB INTERIM REPORT January 1 - March 31, 2006

• Net revenue amounted SEK 1.1 million (1.1) • Net profit of SEK -10.4 million (-9.1) • Earnings per share of SEK -0.17 (SEK -0.23) • Artelon® implant for rotator cuff reinforcement received clearance for marketing in the US and was launched by Biomet at AAOS in Chicago • Increased number of clinics using Artelon® products increased the underlying product sales run rate in the US and in Scandinavia • Artelon® DRU Spacer received CE-mark • Artelon® TMC Spacer cleared for marketing in Canada Events after the period • Tord Lendau resigns as CEO for private reasons

Montagu Private Equity to acquire LOGSTOR from Axcel, Polaris and FIH

Following the formation in 2005 of the world’s leading manufacturer of pre-insulated pipes, the current owners have decided to divest the Company to Montagu Private Equity.LOGSTOR is the world’s leading manufacturer of complete pre-insulated pipe systems for transportation of gases and liquids to the district heating and cooling, oil and gas, marine and industrial sectors. The Company sells its products globally in a market where rising energy prices are increasing the importance of efficient, energy-saving products and transport solutions. LOGSTOR was formed through the merger of Løgstør

ELEKTA EXTENDS LONG-STANDING DEVELOPMENT RELATIONSHIP WITH UPMC THROUGH ELEKTA AXESSE™

PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, Sweden, May 3, 2006 The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), one of the leading radiosurgery centers in the U.S, announced today their on-going relationship with Elekta that will extend UPMC’s leadership in the fast-growing field of extracranial radiosurgery utilizing the Elekta Axesse™ system, the only 6D robotic image guided radiosurgery system optimized for treatment of the spine."We have an excellent, long-standing relationship with Elekta for the development of intracranial radiosurgery,” says Peter Gerszten, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of

A NEW OPERATING MODEL FOR TAMGLASS FINTON - EMPLOYEE NEGOTIATIONS COMPLETED

Kyro Corporation STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 3 May, 2006 at 4.00 p.m.A NEW OPERATING MODEL FOR TAMGLASS FINTON - EMPLOYEE NEGOTIATIONS COMPLETED Balcony systems and rails supplier Tamglass Finton Oy, part of Kyro Group's mainbusiness area Glaston Technologies' Glass Processing Group, restructures itsoperations. The company has today completed employee negotiations related to itsnew operating model, as part of actions taken to improve the company'sprofitability and operational efficiency. The company's new operating model is product sales, due to which TamglassFinton's own installation

HNA/HNB - Hafslund won the case towards Energi E2 A/S

May 2 The Norwegian Surpreme Court made a ruling in the case concerning a bilateral option contract between Hafslund Strøm AS and Energi E2 A/S. The ruling was in favour of Hafslund, and Hafslund is awarded approximately NOK 18.5 million including mora interests from January 20, 2004. Further reference regarding this matter please see 1st quarter report 2005. None of the parties were awarded costs, and the judgement was made with one dissenting vote.   Hafslund will recover the amount in the 2nd quarter of 2006   Oslo, 3 May 2006 Hafslund ASA   For further information

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