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ELISA'S PUBLIC TENDER OFFER FOR SAUNALAHTI SHARES COMMENCES

ELISA CORPORATION STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 17 AUGUST 2005 AT 5.00pmELISA'S PUBLIC TENDER OFFER FOR SAUNALAHTI SHARES COMMENCES On 7 July 2005, Elisa announced a public tender offer for all shares issued bySaunalahti Group Oyj. Elisa's tender offer for Saunalahti shares will commence on23 August 2005 at 9.30 a.m. Finnish time and terminate on 19 September 2005 at4.00 p.m. Finnish time unless the tender offer period is extended. The consideration offered by Elisa in the tender offer is 1 Elisa share for 5.6Saunalahti shares. Elisa will also make an offer for Saunalahti option holders,

Volvo Group to provide financial services in China

The Volvo Group has applied to establish a wholly-owned finance company in China to offer financing solutions for its commercial transport customers and dealers. The new company, to be named “Volvo Group Automotive Finance (China) Ltd.”, will be based in Beijing and expects to start operations in 2006.“To our knowledge, we are the first applicant for a Chinese automotive finance company license with a main focus on providing commercial transport solutions,” says Gordon Chan, President of Region Asia for Volvo Financial Services. “Offering financing in China is of strategic importance to

TRANSATLANTIC: INTERIM REPORT JANUARY - JUNE 2005

Continued improvement in earnings and strengthened finances· The Group also reported improved operating profit during the second quarter, largely due to the positive trend in the offshore market.   · During the second quarter, the Dry Cargo division was divested, generating a capital gain of approximately SEK 150 M.   · Transatlantic operations were negatively affected by the Finnish labor-market conflict.   · Results for the second quarter and the first six months of 2005: (For table sheet see attached file)   · Full-year profit, excluding capital gains/

Anders Agerberg named interim President of Dagab

Anders Agerberg has been appointed to serve as interim President of Dagab, effective 1 September 2005. Dagab’s current President, Stefan Karlsson, is leaving Dagab at the start of November for a position as President of RunsvenGruppen AB. Anders Agerberg is currently head of Dagab’s Southern region, which includes the distribution centre in Backa (Gothenburg) and the fresh products warehouses in Jönköping and Kristianstad. Further information: www.axfood.se

GLASTON TECHNOLOGIES ORDERS AND ORDER BOOK GROWING STRONGLY

KYRO CORPORATION STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 17 AUGUST 2005 3 P.M.GLASTON TECHNOLOGIES ORDERS AND ORDER BOOK GROWING STRONGLY - The Group's net sales according to IFRS were EUR 124.5 (120.7) million andoperating profit was EUR 10.8 (13.2) million- Profit before taxes EUR 10.2 million, representing 8.2% of net sales- In the current year, the Group's net sales and operating profit by quarter willbe weighted more towards the end of year than in 2004- Earnings per share were EUR 0.08 (0.12)- Equity ratio was 60.6% (57.4%) and equity per share EUR 1.56 (1.54).- The order book rose to

Invitation to HiQ’s analyst conference at 9 a.m. on 24 August

HiQ’s report for the period January-June 2005 will be presented at 9.00 a.m. on Wednesday 24 August 2005 at HiQ’s 9th floor offices at Mäster Samuelsgatan 17 in Stockholm. President and CEO Lars Stugemo will comment on the report and give a presentation of the company over breakfast. The conference will be chaired by Andreas Joelsson of Enskilda Securities. Welcome! To register and for questions, please contact: Annika Billberg, IR Manager HiQ International Tel.: +46 (0)8-588 90 015, +46 (0)704-200 103, annika.billberg@hiq.se

Addtech AB - Interim Report for 1 April - 30 June, 2005 (3 months)

· Net revenues increased by 35 percent to MSEK 832 (616). · Income after financial items increased by 65 percent to MSEK 71 (43). · Income after taxes amounted to MSEK 50 (30). · Earnings per share increased by 68 percent to SEK 2.05 (1.22). · Return on equity was 31 percent and the equity ratio was 38 percent.   From 1 April 2005 Addtech applies International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Comparative data for the 2004/2005 financial year have been restated in accordance with IFRS.     Stockholm, 17 August 2005   Roger Bergqvist President

INTERIM REPORT JANUARY-JUNE 2005

Quarter January-June Full year MSEK 2-05 1-05 2-04 2005 2004 2004 Net turnover 4,201 3,801 3,884 8,002 7,787 15,653 Operating profit 449 364 460 813 1,032 1,952 Profit after financial items 387 307 407 694 937 1,746 Profit after tax 271 217 288 488 664 1,275 Earnings per share (after dilution), SEK 3.20 2.56 3.40 5.76 7.89 15.12 Return on equity, % 7.0 5.5 7.0 6.2 7.8 7.9 · The Group’s net turnover for January-June amounted to MSEK 8,002 (January-June 2004: 7,787). · The profit after tax amounted to MSEK 488 (664). · Earnings per share after dilution amounted to SEK 5.76 (7.89). Return on

Axis and Convergint Complete Several Major Network Video Deals

Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, announced today that the company's partnership with Convergint Technologies LLC, a national systems integrator specializing in fire, alarm, security and energy management, has resulted in several major network video deals. The deals include installations in the education, healthcare and telecommunications markets.Convergint has installed Axis network cameras with Power over Ethernet (PoE) capabilities for the Pasadena Independent School District in Pasadena, Texas, and for Swedish Hospital in Seattle, Wash. The Pasadena ISD

NYMEX Europe Limited selects OMX for IT infrastructure in London

NYMEX Europe Limited has signed a five-year agreement with OMX for IT infrastructure services for the open outcry futures exchange it plans to open in London. This agreement, which follows an earlier decision by NYMEX Europe to lease space in OMX’s London office, includes hosting its European IT infrastructure as well as desktop and network support for its trading floor. “We chose to work with OMX to take advantage of their broad experience as an IT provider of mission critical systems for the financial services industry and to enable us to be up and running quickly,” said Samuel Gaer, CEO

ASSA ABLOY'S INCREASED GROWTH DRIVEN BY GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES

"Global Technologies' sales of electromechanical products increase strongly in response to successful product launches and good market development," says President and CEO Bo Dankis. "Demand on our vital US market remained good. In Europe, continues our work to simplify structures for production, sales and administration."     SALES AND INCOME                Second quarter Half year  2005 2004 Change 2005 2004 ChangeSales, SEK M 6,984 6,533 +7% 13,253 12,816 +3%

Peab to build a new bridge over the river of Ångermanälven

Peab has been contracted to build a new bridge over Klockestrandssundet at the river Ångermanälven, about 40 kilometres north of the city of Härnösand. The client is the Swedish Road Administration and the contract amounts to SEK 87 million. The work will begin during August 2005 and it is estimated to have it’s final inspection in May 2008. There is a bridge over Klockestrandssundet today, but it is worn out and out of date. When the new bridge is ready, Peab will carry out the demolition of the old one. For further information contact: Thord Kristensson. project manager Peab +46 70 540 54

Interim report January - June 2005

• Consolidated revenues during the first half year 2005 amounted to SEK 1,358.9 M (1,362.3). • Net earnings for the six-month period January–June amounted to SEK 171.2 M (144.0). • Earnings per share for the first half year 2005 amounted to SEK 1.95 (1.66). • The Group’s operating margin rose to 17.9 percent (14.0). • Cash flow from operating activities improved to SEK 205.5 M (96.8).“The Intrum Justitia Group developed positively during the second quarter,” said CEO Jan Roxendal in a comment. “We have become more efficient at collecting on behalf of our clients, while we have also

Anoto Group January-June 2005 Interim Report

• Sales totalled SEK 29 million (42) in the second quarter, while sales of the Anoto business unit were up by 21% to SEK 24 million (20). January-June sales were SEK 58 million (86), of which the Anoto business unit accounted for SEK 47 million (51). • The Group’s second quarter gross margin rose to 68% (48%), or SEK 20 million (20). The Group’s gross margin for January-June increased to 66% (60%), or SEK 39 million (52). • Cash flow amounted to SEK 36 million (–20) for the second quarter and SEK 35 million (–39) for January-June. For the first quarter in Anoto’s history, cash flow –

Q2 2005: SAS Group's earnings MSEK +579 – up MSEK 526

Key figures from the SAS Group's quarterly results published today: •The Group's operating revenue rose 5.8% to MSEK 16,017 for the second quarter of 2005. •The Group transported a total of 9.4 million passengers in the second quarter, an increase of 5.1% compared with 2004. •Operating income (EBIT) for the second quarter improved by MSEK 698 to MSEK 949. •Income before capital gains and nonrecurring items amounted to MSEK 579 in the second quarter of 2005, an earnings improvement of MSEK 526. Results match or slightly exceed market expectations and the earnings improvement occurred in all

SAS Group Interim Report January-June 2005

Positive earnings for Q2 2005 · Operating revenue for the first half amounted to MSEK 29,033 (27,710), an increase of 4.8%. · Number of passengers in the first half rose by 3.2% to 16.7 million. · Income before depreciation and leasing costs for aircraft (EBITDAR) improved by MSEK 700 and reached MSEK 2,193 (1,493) in the second quarter and MSEK 2,372 (1,449) in the first half. · Operating income (EBIT) increased for the second quarter by MSEK 698 to MSEK 949 (251) and amounted to MSEK -99 (-1,006) for the first half of the year. · Income before capital gains and nonrecurring items improved

January – June 2005 interim report for the Cybercom Group

Strong growth, doubled profitJanuary – June 2005 interim report • Sales rose 19% to SEK 239.7 million (201.8); 14% of the increase was organic • Profit after tax reached SEK 12.1 million (5.5) • Profit per share was SEK 1.05 (0.51) • Earnings before interest, and taxes (EBIT) jumped to SEK 14.5 million (6.1) • Strong position in telecom management consulting – thanks to acquisition of Netcom Consultants • Strong growth and doubled profit in the Swedish operation • The board raises the company’s financial goal Q2, April – June 2005 • Sales soared 26% to SEK 124.7 million (98.6); 16% of the

Interim Report January – June 2005

• Operating revenues for the period rose 6.5% to SEK 1,140.1 m (1,070.3) m • EBIT amounted to SEK 81.8 m (98.7) • The EBIT margin was 7.2% (9.2) • Net profit amounted to SEK 57.1 m (68.1) • Earnings per share after full dilution and the share split amounted to SEK 1.71 (2.22) • Actions taken in Denmark are gradually impacting on earnings - In terms of earnings, the second quarter was the best quarter since the acquisition in 2002 - Operating profit of SEK 3.3 m reported for the second quarter

PRESS RELEASE REGARDING THE INTENDED OFFERS TO SHAREHOLDERS AND HOLDERS OF CONVERTIBLE NOTES IN VERSATEL

This is a joint press release of Tele2 Netherlands B.V. (“Offeror”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Tele2 AB (“Tele2”) and Versatel Telecom International N.V. (“Versatel”). This announcement and related materials do not constitute an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell the shares and/or convertible notes in Versatel and is an announcement pursuant to article 9g paragraph 1a of the Dutch Decree on the Supervision of the Securities Trade 1995 (Besluit toezicht effectenverkeer 1995), pursuant to which Offeror is required to make a public announcement within 30 days of the

Willys opens newly built store in Köping

On Thursday, 18 August at 8:00 am, Willys is to open a newly built store twice as big as the Willys store in Karlsdals Square, which was recently closed. The new Willys, located at Ringvägen 76 at the E18 exit to Köping, replaces the store in Karlsdals Square.Comments Willys AB managing director Anders Strålman: ”With this new store, which is ideally suited to meet the needs of customers and staff alike, we can offer even better service and product offering.” The new Willys store enjoys a prime, well-trafficked location at the ”Ikanohuset” shopping centre on Ringvägen 76, at the E18 exit to

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