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New Wave Group acquires 51 % of the shares in the Intraco group of companies with call options to acquire the remaining shares

Today, New Wave Group has entered into a share transfer agreement with Van der Spruit Beheer B.V. regarding an acquisition of 51 % of the shares in Intraco Holding B.V. (based in the Netherlands) and its subsidiaries. Furthermore, Van der Spruit Beheer B.V. has given New Wave Group call options to acquire the remaining 49 % of the shares on four different occasions, namely during 2007 (7.5 %), 2008 (10 %), 2009 (12.5 %) and 2010 (19 %). The purchase sum at both the initial acquisition and in connection with exercising of the call options regarding the remaining shares is based on the result

Sectra successfully extends its Radiology PACS to Cardiology at Rikshospitalet in Norway

Today, Rikshospitalet in Norway, a university hospital with a high international reputation, successfully uses Sectra PACS (Picture Archiving and Communications System) for both its cardiology and radiology operations.With Sectra PACS, cardiologists now have access to all images taken at the hospital, including images from CT, MR and ultrasound as an example. Together with access to totally integrated cardiology tools, this helps ensure a fast and efficient clinical workflow. One single platform also enables smooth integration of radiology and cardiology, two departments where radiology

Mandator signs general agreement with the Swedish Defence Material Administration

Mandator is signing a general agreement with the Swedish Defence Material Administration for the Sensors & Telecommunications area. The agreement runs for two years, with an option to extend by a further two.It covers services within tactical telecommunication systems plus fixed and mobile supply points."The Swedish Defence Material Administration has long been one of our most important customers. This general agreement means further opportunities for in-depth and successful collaboration," says Anders Velander, Sales Manager and Vice-CEO, Mandator."This is an important general

Marcus Brennecke new head of EQT in Germany

EQT Partners announces that Marcus Brennecke, who joined the firm as a Partner in the Stockholm office in January 2005, will take over the role as office head in the Munich office and head of the German business as of 1 September 2005. His recruitment represents a major strengthening of EQT’s German franchise and a smooth transition from the current country Head Björn Höi Jensen. Björn Höi Jensen, who has headed the German operation the last two years, will remain in the Munich office acting as a sparring partner to the Munich team around Marcus Brennecke, continue making deals and sit on

New refrigerator factory opens in Mexico

Hans Stråberg, president and CEO of Electrolux, opened the Group’s new world-class refrigerator factory in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico.The new Electrolux factory is one of Mexico’s largest industrial projects, representing an investment of more than USD 100 million. The new factory has a manufacturing capacity of more than 1,000,000 refrigerators annually. Approximately 60% of factory purchases are expected to be from local businesses. The factory will produce large capacity side-by-side refrigerators under company brands Electrolux and Frigidaire. The refrigerators will mainly be exported to the

Akzo Nobel to implement new Dutch pension system

Arnhem, the Netherlands, July 1, 2005 - Akzo Nobel is planning to implement a new basis for its Dutch pension scheme after reaching an agreement with labor unions in the Netherlands.The new defined contribution approach is the result of a two-year process carried out in full alignment with the requirements of the new Dutch financial reference framework (nFTK). “I’m very pleased with the outcome of the negotiations for all concerned,” said Akzo Nobel CFO Rob Frohn. “Fluctuations in the pension fund due to market circumstances have had too much influence on the Company’s balance sheet and

OMX introduces a common global industry classification standard from July 1

As a part of the integration of the Nordic and Baltic securities markets, all six OMX exchanges will as of today use the same Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) for classifying listed securities. The listed securities in Helsinki, Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius have now been classified in accordance with the GICS standard, developed by Morgan Stanley Capital International Inc. (MSCI) and Standard & Poor’s (S&P).A common Nordic-Baltic industry classification improves notably the international comparability of the listed companies, and provides companies with a clearly defined and

HNA/HNB Share buy back

Hafslund ASA has bought 5 000 Hafslund shares of class B at a price of NOK 44.80 per share.   After this transaction, Hafslund's balance of own shares is 620 685 of class B-shares, which is the equivalent of 0.32 % of total outstanding shares and 0.78 % of outstanding shares of class B.   Hafslund ASA Oslo, 30 June 2005   For further information please contact: CFO Christian Berg,   + 47 917 46 910Vice President Investor Relations, Heidi Ulmo, +47 90 91 93 25

Saunalahti terminates the MVNO agreement with TeliaSonera Finland

Saunalahti yesterday served notice to terminate the mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) agreement with Sonera Mobile Networks Oy, the wholly owned subsidiary of TeliaSonera Finland Oyj.Saunalahti has terminated the current agreement and paid an early termination fee of approximately SEK 100 million (EUR 11 million) to Sonera Mobile Networks Oy. Saunalahti will remain as an MVNO in the Sonera Mobile Networks’ mobile network for the next three months. TeliaSonera Finland estimates that the termination of the agreement will have approximately SEK 150 million quarterly effect on its sales.

EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS OF SKANDITEK INDUSTRIFÖRVALTNING AB (publ.)

The shareholders of Skanditek Industriförvaltning AB (publ), company registration number 556235-4141, are hereby summoned to an Extraordinary General Meeting to be held on Monday, July 18, 2005 at 3 p.m. at the Wistrand Advokatbyrå premises in Stockholm. Address: World Trade Center, Klarabergs -viadukten 70, entrance D, level 6.Right to attend Shareholders intending to attend the Extraordinary General Meeting must be registered in the share register maintained by VPC AB (The Swedish Securities Register Center) by Friday, July 8, 2005 and must notify Skandiatek of their intention to attend

Ericsson selected as sole supplier for Finnet's 3G network

Finnish operator Finnet has selected Ericsson as sole supplier for its new 3G network, including HSDPA. Ericsson will also extend Finnet's existing GSM network.Ericsson will deliver the first phase of Finnet's 3G network as a turnkey solution in 2005, with extensions to the network to be undertaken in 2006 and 2007. Ericsson will deliver the network infrastructure, including complete network design, deployment and integration services.Under the agreement, which is valid until the end of 2007, Ericsson will also extend and upgrade Finnet's GSM/GPRS/EDGE network.Kjell Forsén, President,

Bures divestment of its holding in Mölnlycke Health Care completed

Bure has yesterday, after receiving all approvals from competition authorities, completed its divestment of its holding in Mölnlycke Health Care. Bure has received an amount of approximately SEK 520 M (whereof SEK 13 M in escrow) and an exit gain of around SEK 350 M.Bure’s original investment in Mölnlycke Health Care was made in 1998 together with Nordic Capital and other institutional investors. Since then, Bure has made follow-on investments in 2001 in connection with Mölnlycke’s acquisition of Barrier Brand. Bure’s holding prior to the sale is approximately 7.5 per cent. “The sale of

Alfa Laval receives order for central cooling in Saudi Arabia

Alfa Laval – a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling – has received an order for plate heat exchangers from a Saudi Arabian petroleum company. The total value is about MSEK 100.The Saudi Arabian company is expanding and this step will add further production capacity to the existing industrial complex. The plate heat exchangers are part of a central cooling system where fresh water in a closed loop provides cooling of process equipment. The fresh water in its turn is cooled down using water coming from the sea by means of plate heat exchangers. Delivery

Biotage issues further 3.4 million new shares

On June 30, 2005, the board of Biotage AB decided to increase the company’s share capital by means of a new issue of 3.4 million shares. The shares are subscribed by Carnegie Investment Bank for resale to a limited number of institutional investors in Sweden and abroad. The decision is based on the authorization to the board by the annual general meeting held on April 27, 2005. Through the present new issue and the new issue of 3 million shares that the board decided on June 27, 2005, the aforementioned authorization has been fully utilized by the board. By the new issue, the share capital

Reorganization of JM Property Development

JM is reorganizing JM Property Development, the business unit within JM that develops residential and commercial properties in greater metropolitan Stockholm. "The reorganization is in line with JM's strategic focus on housing development in which the project development of commercial properties will be limited and primarily support housing development," says JM's president and CEO Johan Skoglund. As of July 1, 2005 the business will be split up and placed under JM's other operations. The parts of JM Property Development which includes project development, leasing and project management,

HNA/HNB - Mandatory notification of trade

Mandatory notification of trade from primary insiders in Hafslund ASA.   In connection with Hafslund ASA's local wage settlement 2005, all permanent employees in more than 50% position are offered to acquire up to 614 Hafslund B-shares.   The following primary insiders have acquired shares as part of this wage settlement:     Name Number of acquired Balance of B-shares B-shares after allotment     Rune Bjerke 614 2.973Christian Berg

FöreningsSparbanken divests Kundinkasso to Lindorff

FöreningsSparbanken has entered into an agreement with Lindorff Sverige AB concerning the sale of the shares in Kundinkasso AB KIAB and a future cooperation in the collections area. During the cooperation period of five years, Lindorff will handle debt collections and debt rescheduling. Furthermore, FöreningsSparbanken will continuously sell claims with written-off established loan losses to Lindorff. ”KIAB is a well-managed company and we believe that an industrial buyer can positively develop its business further. Lindorff is the Nordic leader in debt collection for the banking sector and

Fortum extends period of validity regarding offer to City of Espoo

Fortum Corporation STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 1 July 2005 at 9.00 pmFortum extends period of validity regarding offer to City of Espoo Fortum has decided to extend the period of validity regarding its offer to buythe shares of E.ON Finland Oyj owned by the City of Espoo to September 30th,2005. Fortum Corporation Carola Teir-Lehtinen Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications Further information: Carola Teir-Lehtinen, Senior Vice President, Communications, tel. +358 50 4524118Distribution: Helsinki Stock

Medicover's new share issue oversubscribed

The new share issue in Medicover Holding S.A. has now been completed. The new share issue was oversubscribed with 124%. 1,708,638 shares, representing 96.0% of the offered new shares, were subscribed for with preferential rights. Through the new share issue Medicover will receive SEK 106,842,180 (EUR 11.684.543,65), before issue costs. Through the new share issue, the number of shares/Swedish Depositary Receipts (SDRs) will be increased by 1.780.703 shares/SDRs from 12.464.924 to 14.245.627 shares/SDRs. Following the new share issue, the registered share capital of Medicover will amount to

SAS Group completes strategic agreement with Carlson Companies

Further to the announcement of a strategic agreement with Carlson Companies, in relation to Rezidor SAS, on 14 March 2005, SAS is pleased to announce that all conditions to the agreement have been satisfied and the transaction has now therefore been completed. SAS Group and US-based Carlson Hotels Worldwide have completed an agreement whereby Rezidor SAS Hospitality Group achieves improved commercial terms and extension options until 2052 of its Master Franchise agreements (MFA) with Carlson in return for a 25% shareholding in Rezidor SAS by Carlson. The MFA is incorporating the brand names

Fabege sells property for SEK 75 million

Fabege has sold the jointly owned (50/50) property Fatburen 8 (part of former Fatburen 5) to Atrium Fastigheter AB for SEK 75 million with a profit of SEK 20 million. The buyer Atrium Fastigheter takes possession of the property on 1 September 2005. The property located on Magnus Ladulåsgatan 63, Södermalm in Stockholm has a lettable area of 8.000 sq.m and is a refurbishment project. Now this jointly owned development project is concluded, says Erik Paulsson, President and CEO of Fabege. Fabege AB (publ) For further information: Erik Paulsson, President and CEO, phone +46-8-555 148 18, +46-

YIT AND KESKO TO CONTINUE REAL ESTATE SERVICE COOPERATION

YIT CORPORATION PRESS RELEASE JUNE 30, 2005 16.00YIT AND KESKO TO CONTINUE REAL ESTATE SERVICE COOPERATIONYIT Kiinteistötekniikka Oy, Kesko Corporation and Kesko's division parent companies have signed a cooperation and service agreement based on a cost liability model. The agreement covers the management and maintenance services of Kesko's properties at some 400 locations in different parts of Finland.Under the signed agreement, YIT produces and manages the services referred to in the agreement for Kesko. The services include property maintenance, technical servicing, repairs and

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