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Sales development, September

Press ReleaseTurnover for the H&M Group increased in September 2005 by7 per cent compared with the corresponding period last year.The unusually warm weather in September, above all in ContinentalEurope, has had a negative effect on sales of outdoor and heavy knittedgarments. This has been particularly noticeable in Germany, Austria andSwitzerland.Sales on the Scandinavian markets have however been good.Sales increase per month in per cent excluding currency rate changes:2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05December 10 16 11 13January 8 18 14 5February 16 10 13 6March 16 8

HNA/HNB - New bond issue

Hafslund ASA has issued a new bond FRN Hafslund 2005/2007 ISIN NO 001 028776.6. The first tranche of the issue amounts to NOK 500 million. Of this amount NOK 300 million is sold to investors and the remaining NOK 200 million is kept as part of Hafslund's treasury. Payment date is 17 October 2005.   Arranger: DnB NOR Markets.   Hafslund ASA   Oslo, 14 October 2005   For further information, please contact:   Group Treasurer Ketil Wang, tel + 47 975 13 135

New capital structure after completion of redemption offer in Intrum Justitia

The Extra General Meeting’s resolution on 16 June 2005 to redeem 7,029,353 shares with a payment of SEK 84 per share, based on the resolution of the Annual General Meeting regarding the implementation of a redemption offer, has previously been registered and executed. The procedure entailed that a total sum of SEK 590,465,652 was distributed to the company’s shareholders, whereby the company’s share capital was reduced by SEK 140,587.06 and the company’s share premium reserve was reduced by SEK 590,325,064.94. Further, in accordance with the resolution of the General Meeting, the 7,029,353

Invitation to Enea AB’s Telephone Conference

Enea publishes the Interim Report for Quarter 3, 2005 on Tuesday, October 25, 2005 before the opening of the stock market. The same day, Enea invites you to a telephone conference at 14.30 am CET with CEO, Johan Wall and CFO, Håkan Gustavson.The presentation will be in English and there will be some time for Q&A’s. Phone: +46 8 506 269 04, no password required. Shortly before the telephone conference, a presentation will be available on www.enea.com.

SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE SHAREHOLDERS

New share issue approved at special general meeting of the shareholders.At Karo Bio AB’s special general meeting on Friday October 14, 2005 the following was resolved. The special general meeting approved the decision on a new share issue with preferential right to subscribe for existing shareholders. The rights issue includes no more than 46 447 677 shares at a nominal value of SEK 2 each, with the following conditions in summary: • Every two existing shares entitle to subscribe for three new shares • The subscription price is SEK 6 per share • Last date for trading in the Karo Bio share

ANNOUNCEMENT OF FIRST SETTLEMENT OF OFFERS ON SHARES AND BONDS

This is a joint press release of Versatel Telecom International N.V. ("Versatel"), Tele2 Finance B.V. ("Tele2") and funds advised by Apax Partners ("Apax") in relation to the recommended cash offer for the shares and convertible notes in Versatel. Not for release, publication or distribution, in whole or in part, in or into Australia, Canada, Italy or Japan.Further to the earlier press releases of 18 July 2005, 17 August 2005, 8 September 2005 and 13 September 2005 by Tele2, Apax and Versatel, the press release of 10 October 2005 by Tele2 and Apax, as well as to the offer memorandum of 14

SYSOPEN DIGIA APPLIES FOR LISTING OF THE 2003C- STOCK OPTIONS ON THE MAIN LIST OF

SYSOPEN DIGIA PLC STOCK EXCHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT 14 OCTOBER 2005 at 12:45 p.m.SYSOPEN DIGIA APPLIES FOR LISTING OF THE 2003C- STOCK OPTIONS ON THE MAIN LIST OFTHE HELSINKI STOCK EXCHANGE SysOpen Digia Plc applies for listing of the 2003C- stock options on the mainlist of the Helsinki Stock Exchange so that the listing commences around 1November 2005. The total number of 2003C- stock options is 150,000. Each 2003C- stock optionentitles its holder to subscribe for one SysOpen Digia Plc share. In theaggregate, the 2003C- stock options entitle holders to subscribe for 150,000shares.

Invitation to press and tele conference

Volvo hereby invites the media to a press conference on Tuesday, October 25 in conjunction with the release of the Volvo Group’s report on the third quarter 2005.Time: 10.00 hrs CET Place: Spårvagnshallarna, Birger Jarlsgatan 57 A, SE-113 81 Stockholm Tel: +46 8 15 22 44 Volvo will be represented at the press conference by CEO Leif Johansson, among other Volvo executives. Volvo’s report is scheduled to be released at about 7.30 CET on October 25. The press conference will be webcast via Internet on www.volvo.com and it will also be possible to participate and ask questions via telephone.

Akzo Nobel appoints Senior Vice President Finance

Arnhem, the Netherlands, October 14, 2005 – Keith Nichols [45] has been appointed Senior Vice President Finance. He will join Akzo Nobel on December 1, 2005 reporting to Rob Frohn, Chief Financial Officer.Keith Nichols, a British national, joins Akzo Nobel from Corus Group plc where he held the position of Group Treasurer. He brings to Akzo Nobel extensive experience and knowledge in international financial and treasury management. Prior to joining Corus, Keith Nichols held a number of senior positions within the TNT Post Group from 1999 including that of acting Chief Financial Officer. His

CHANGED FORECAST FOR 2005 DUE TO THE FACT THAT EXPECTED PULP PRICE INCREASES HAVE NOT MATERIALIZED

The Rottneros Group is anticipating a considerably weaker result than earlier forecast for the whole year 2005. The loss is calculated to be less than last year when the group reported a loss of 108 MSEK (excluding IFRS effects) which included large non-recurrent items. The forecast submitted in connection with the six month interim report stated a weak positive result.The main reason for the changed forecast is that the market and with that the prices have not yet developed as expected. The price increase during the second part of this year anticipated in the report for the first half year

ELEKTA CARRIES OUTS 3:1 SHARE SPLIT

PRESS RELEASE Stockholm September 14, 2005 In accordance with a decision at the Annual General Meeting, effective Monday October 17, 2005, the Elekta share will be traded following a 3:1 split.Taking into account the trend in market prices for the Elekta share, the Annual General Meeting held September 21, 2005 resolved to implement a share split in which each old A and each old B share held is replaced by three new shares of the same type. The record date for the split was set at October 19, 2005, which means that the last day for trading in the share prior to the split is today, October

INTERIM REPORT JANUARY 1 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2005

• Operating earnings third quarter SEK 18 (15) million • Operating earnings SEK 71 (104) million • Operating income SEK 334 (378) million • Earnings after tax excluding divested businesses SEK 50 (74) million • Earnings per share SEK 11.2 (15.2) • Operating earnings Private Banking SEK 48 (32) million • Assets under management SEK 37 (26 per December 31, 2004) billion + SEK 11 billion, of which net inflow SEK 5.2 billion • Pro forma operating earnings including HQ Fonder SEK 105 (138) million • Pro forma operating earnings third quarter including HQ Fonder SEK 33 (26) million • Pro forma

Volvo to sell Celero Support service company

AB Volvo is selling the Group’s service company Celero Support AB to Coor Service Management for SEK 680 M less the company’s net debt, which currently amounts to approx SEK 130 M. The sale will result in a capital gain for Volvo of about SEK 450 M.Celero Support AB is the Volvo Group’s own service company with operations that include various office and workplace services as well as maintenance of industrial plants and properties. An extensive consolidation is taking place within the facilities management sector that makes it increasingly difficult for smaller players to compete with the

QUARTERLY REPORT JULY - SEPTEMBER 2005

• The Board of Directors has decided to modify the Company’s strategy. In addition to the current partnership based model, Karo Bio will bring selected compounds to late stage clinical development • To implement the strategy, Karo Bio’s Board has decided to issue new shares with preferential rights. Assuming full subscription, the rights issue will generate MSEK 278.7 before transaction costs • The collaboration with Wyeth Pharmaceuticals has been extended for an additional year until August 31, 2006 • Phase Ia clinical study with KB2115 successfully completed • Net sales for the nine

Interim Report, 1 January - 30 September 2005

- Turnover for the first nine months of 2005 was MSEK 197.4 (328.5) - OptiMail’s results after tax for the first nine months of 2005 were MSEK -9.2 (14.2) - Results per share for the first nine months of 2005 were SEK -0.71 (1.10) - OptiMail’s capital gain in the sale of CityMail Sweden during the fourth quarter is expected to be greater than formerly indicated. The capital gain is now estimated to MSEK 33 - Before 2006 an action plan of measures will be implemented in order to reduce cost by about 10 MSEK on a yearly basis. This action plan is estimated to affect this years operating result

HEXAGON ABOVE THE 98 % THRESHOLD IN LEICA GEOSYSTEMS

According to preliminary calculations more than 98 per cent of all outstanding shares in Leica Geosystems AG have been tendered to Hexagon during the second offering period that lapsed yesterday. Hexagon will now start procedures to delist Leica Geosystems and is planning to call for the remaining shares outstanding. As from and including, October 26, 2005, the Hexagon Series B share will be quoted on the Zurich SWX Stock Exchange – secondary listing. For further information, please contact: Ola Rollén, CEO and President Hexagon AB Tel: 08 – 601 26 20 Håkan Halén, CFO Hexagon AB Tel: 08 –

TOMRA - Third Quarter results 2005

Please find a short version of the quarterly report below. For more detailed information, please find links to the complete quarterly report and presentation at the end of the summary.Revenues of  701 MNOK (+5 percent relative to third quarter 2004) Operating profit of  79 MNOK before restructuring charges (83 MNOK last year) Operating profit of 73 MNOK including 6 MNOK in restructuring charges (76 MNOK last year)   RVM Technology Revenues in RVM Technology amounted to 299 MNOK in the third quarter 2005 vs 303 MNOK in 2004, a decrease of  1 percent. Year-to-date revenues are

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