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Change in the date and venue of Exel's annual general meeting

EXEL OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT 31.1.2006 AT 13.30 CHANGE IN THE DATE AND VENUE OF EXEL’S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Depart from the date announced earlier Exel Oyj will hold its Annual General Meeting on Thursday 6 April 2006 at 10.00 am. The venue has also changed and the meeting will be held at Satakuntatalo’s festival hall at Lapinrinne 1 A, 00180 Helsinki, Finland. Mäntyharju 31 January 2006 EXEL OYJ Ari Jokelainen President & CEO Further information: Ari Jokelainen, President, tel. +358 50 590 6750 Ilkka Silvanto, CEO, tel. +358 50 598 9553 Exel Oyj is a Finnish company specialised

Change in the date and venue of Exel's annual general meeting

EXEL OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT 31.1.2006 AT 13.30 1 (1)CHANGE IN THE DATE AND VENUE OF EXEL’S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Depart from the date announced earlier Exel Oyj will hold itsAnnual General Meeting on Thursday 6 April 2006 at 10.00 am. Thevenue has also changed and the meeting will be held atSatakuntatalo’s festival hall at Lapinrinne 1 A, 00180 Helsinki,Finland. Mäntyharju 31 January 2006 EXEL OYJ Ari JokelainenPresident & CEO Further information:Ari Jokelainen, President, tel. +358 50 590 6750Ilkka Silvanto, CEO, tel. +358 50 598 9553 Exel Oyj is a Finnish company

Year-End Report 2005

Setra Group AB (publ) is Sweden’s largest wood products company with annual sales totalling approximately SEK 5,400 million and some 1,400 employees.Compared with third quarter of 2005· Net sales amounted to SEK 1,432 million (1,210).· Fourth-quarter earnings were charged with items affecting comparability totalling SEK -45 million (0), which relate to impairment losses on fixed assets.· Operating loss amounted to SEK 48 million (15). Excluding items affecting comparability the operating loss was SEK 3 million (15).· Loss after financial items amounted to SEK 56 million (24).·

GIPS Launches Server-Based Transcoding & De-Jittering Solution

GIPS Launches Server-Based Transcoding & De-Jittering Solution to Enable High-Quality Communications between Networks Ayalogic Licenses GIPS Technology to Reduce Delay and Jitter to Provide Robust VoIP ApplicationsSan Francisco January 31, 2006 — GIPS Launches Server-Based Transcoding & De-Jittering Solution to Enable High-Quality Communications between NetworksAyalogic Licenses GIPS Technology to Reduce Delay and Jitter to Provide Robust VoIP ApplicationsSan Francisco, CA – January 31, 2006 –Global IP Sound (GIPS), the leading provider of embedded voice-processing solutions for the

“Top ten” in mobile phone sales in Telia stores in January

The Nokia 5140i captured first place in the first top ten list of 2006, while the No. 1 phone on the December list last year, the Samsung SGH-X640, slipped down to sixth place.Two newcomers have entered the January list since December – the Sony Ericsson J300i and the Nokia 6101. January December Handset model Note ranking ranking 1 2 Nokia 5140i SP + K + R 2 6 Sony Ericsson K750i SP + K + @ + MP3 3 7 Sony Ericsson W800i SP + K + @ + MP3 4 4 Nokia 3120 SP + R 5 New Sony Ericsson J300i SP + R 6 1 Samsung SGH-X640 SP + K + R 7 New Nokia 6101 K 8 9 Samsung Z-140 SP + K + @ + MP3 + 3G 9 8 Sony

Framfab to Release Year-end Report on February 2

Framfab will release its Year-end report of 2005 earnings at 8:37 AM CET on Thursday, February 2. Framfab hereby invites the media, analysts and shareholders to a review of the report and the company’s performance, as well as an assessment of current market trends.When: 12:00 noon CET, Thursday, February 2, 2006 Where: Operaterrassen, Stockholm Speaker: CEO Steve Callaghan and CFO Jan Norman will conduct the event in English. Moderator: Daniel Djurberg, Carnegie Pre-notification of attendance: Please call Financial Hearings at +46 8 411 43 80 or e-mail to hearings@financialhearings.com if

ELEKTA RECEIVE ORDER FOR COMPLETE IMPAC IT SOLUTION TO UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS COVENTRY & WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST

PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, January 31, 2006 Elekta, a world leader in advanced radiation therapy, comprehensive cancer management and non-invasive treatment of brain disorders, today announced an order from University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust for a comprehensive oncology management system from IMPAC Medical Systems, a part of the Elekta Group and a leading provider of information technology solutions for oncology care. This single-database oncology-specific image-enabled electronic medical record (EMR) will help the Trust to provide better care for cancer patients living in

ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESULT AND FINANCIAL CALENDER

Announcement of 4th quarter 2005 and preliminaryaccounts for 2005In connection with 4th quarter 2005 earningsannouncement and preliminary accounts for 2005,Fred. Olsen Energy ASA will host a media- andanalyst conference on Thursday 9th February09.00 a.m. The presentation will be held at theCompany`s office in Fred. Olsensgt. 2, Oslo.Please register to Sølvi van Spronsen, telephone+ 47 22 34 12 43 or by e-mail svs@fredolsen.no.Financial calendar for 2006:1 quarter 2006 - 28 April 20062 quarter 2006 - 18 July 20063 quarter 2006 - 25 October 2006Oslo 31.01.2006

TeliaSonera strengthens its position as the Nordic leader in wireless broadband

With the acquisition of Danish YesIHotspot’s WLAN infrastructure and customer relations, TeliaSonera has reinforced its position as the leading supplier of hotspots in the Nordic region. The YesIHotspot takeover means TeliaSonera now has 180 hotspots and a nationwide EDGE network (broadband access via a mobile network) in Denmark. This gives TeliaSonera a solid platform to challenge for market share on the Danish wireless broadband market.A hotspot is a limited geographical area where a user can access a broadband network via a high-speed wireless connection. Today’s acquisition of

New head of communication at Haldex

Lena Olofsdotter has been appointed head of communication at Haldex. She will assume her new position not later than April 1, 2006, and will report to Joakim Olsson, President and CEO. Lena Olofsdotter is currently director of corporate communications at Swedish Match. She was previously a member of the Group Staff at Electrolux.For further information please contact Joakim Olsson, President and CEO of Haldex AB, phone +46 8 545 049 50.

HiQ helps the Swedish Defence Material Administration with electronic tracing of materiel

HiQ has received an order from the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) to provide specialist expertise in the area of logistics, specifically solutions for RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) that enables labelling of material that can be scanned via a radio antenna.RFID is a relatively new technology that uses small electronic tags (transponders) that can be read from a distance of up to 1.5 meters with the help of a radio antenna. A simple way to explain this process is to compare it to the bar code system, which works in roughly the same way but uses light to convey the

TRANSCOM ACQUIRES LEADING GERMAN DEBT COLLECTION BUSINESS

Transcom WorldWide S.A. (“Transcom”), the European CRM and collections specialist, today announced that it has acquired 100% of Dr. Finsterer + Koenigs Inkasso GmbH (“Dr. Finsterer + Koenigs” or “the Company”) for a cash consideration of €8 million, with a further €1 million payable depending on performance. Established in 1983, Dr. Finsterer + Koenigs is one of the leading debt collection agencies in Germany. The Company reported revenues of €8.5 million in 2005 and expects to record margins in line with the European industry average in the coming year. The purchase will be funded out of

Hemtex increases market share in Sweden

Hemtex, the leading home textile retail chain in the Nordic region, has demonstrated exceptionally strong sales development during the autumn and the conclusion of 2005 and has further strengthened its position in the Swedish market for home textiles.This is confirmed by the latest figures from the market research company GfK, which shows that Hemtex’s market share rose to 25.6 percent for the full-year 2005. This is an increase of 3.8 percentage points compared with 2004. “The figures show that we have further strengthened our leading position in Sweden. The sharpest increase can be seen

Notice of extraordinary General Meeting of Skandia

Shareholders of SKANDIA INSURANCE COMPANY LTD (publ) (“the Company”) are hereby summoned to an Extraordinary General Meeting to be held on Tuesday, 21 February 2006, at 4.30 p.m. (Swedish time). Location: Globe Arena, Annex, Arenatorget, Entrance 2, Stockholm, Sweden. The doors will open and registration will begin at 3 p.m. Coffee/tea and cake will be served prior to the Meeting. Notification of attendance, etc. Shareholders intending to attend the Extraordinary General Meeting must • be recorded as shareholders in the Shareholder Register maintained by the Swedish Securities Register

Ericsson reports full year profit before tax of SEK 33.3 billion

·  Net sales SEK 45.7 (39.4) b. in the quarter, full year SEK 151.8 (132.0) b. ·  Net income SEK 8.5 (5.6) b. in the quarter, full year SEK 24.3 (17.5) b.  1) ·  Earnings per share SEK 0.54 (0.35) in the quarter, full year SEK 1.53 (1.11)  1) CEO COMMENTS "We have concluded another good year with strong sales, earnings and cash flow," says Carl-Henric Svanberg, President and CEO of Ericsson. "We also continue to gain market shares thanks to our customers' confidence in our technology and people. Operational excellence is proving to be a key competitive advantage and we

SWE-DISH chosen by Swedish Armed Forces to supply satellite communication equipment

SWE-DISH Satellite Systems AB has been chosen to supply FA150T Mil Fly-Away systems for use within the network of the Swedish Armed Forces.The Swedish Defense Material Administration (FMV) has selected SWE-DISH Satellite Systems AB for delivery of their new satellite communication equipment. The FA150T Mil Fly-Away systems will be used for communication both domestically and internationally. The delivery was made by end of 2005. The combat proven SWE-DISH FA150T Mil Fly-Away system is designed from the bottom up to be a rugged, easy to transport and quick to deploy satellite earth terminal.

Dynamic growth in 2005 full-year consolidated net sales: up 9.3% on a comparable basis1

Paris, January 30, 2006 Dynamic growth in 2005 full-year consolidated net sales: up 9.3% on a comparable basis1 Excellent performance from vaccines: up 26.9% on a comparable basis1 2005 adjusted earnings1 guidance raised Approval of Plavix® in Japan Unless otherwise indicated, growth figures in this press release are on a comparable basis, and calculated on 2004 pro forma figures (see explanatory notes) for the full year and on consolidated figures for the fourth quarter. FOURTH QUARTER · Net sales: up 4.8% at €7,007 million (up 7.0% on a reported basis) - Competition from generics for

William Hill – launching in Scandinavia, preparing for the market to be de-regulated

The UK’s leading fixed odds bookmaker, William Hill, today announced that it is preparing for future de-regulation of the Scandinavian gaming market with by targeting it’s on-line betting and poker products to the Scandinavian punter.“We have a very good relationship with the Scandinavian player and an international reputation for service and integrity in lots of different markets. As William Hill is looking for the serious punter, the Scandinavian introduction is of course a natural decision for us to take,” says Peter Nolan, Head of Interactive Gambling at William Hill. The Scandinavian

Simrad Yachting AS has entered into a merger agreement with Lowrance Electronics, Inc.

Press Release, 30 January 2006 Simrad Yachting AS has entered into a merger agreement with Lowrance Electronics, Inc. Simrad Yachting AS and Lowrance Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: LEIX) announced today that Simrad Yachting has agreed to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Lowrance for USD 37.00 per share. The acquisition price represents an enterprise value for Lowrance of approximately MUSD 215 and a premium of 48 percent over the closing price of its shares on Friday, January 27, 2006. Under the terms of a merger agreement entered into by the parties, Navico Acquisition Corp., a newly

EQT sells Findus to CapVest

EQT II (“EQT”) has signed an agreement with FoodVest, a holding company controlled by private equity firm CapVest Equity Partners (“CapVest”), to sell Findus AB (“Findus”). EQT acquired Findus from Nestlé SA in January 2000 and since then has substantially restructured and reshaped the business and developed its leading positions within select categories of the branded frozen food market. Findus develops, produces and markets a full range of branded frozen food products, focused on the ready meals, seafood, and vegetables segments. The company has its primary activities in the Nordic region

Mats Holgerson appointed as new COO of ICA Meny

Mats Holgerson appointed as new COO of ICA MenySolna: January 30, 2006On February 1, Mats Holgerson will take up his duties as the new COO for the ICA AB subsidiary ICA Meny where he will evaluate strategic alternatives for the company.Mats Holgerson succeeds Björn Krasse, who will be moving to a position with another company. Björn Krasse leaves ICA Meny after four productive years during which he successfully turned the company around from experiencing significant losses to posting a profit in 2005.Mats Holgerson has a distinguished career at Esso/Statoil, mainly in the gas

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