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SECONDARY SALE OF 16.675 MILLION SHARES COMPLETED

Kongsberg Automotive Holding ASA - Secondary sale of 16.675 million shares completed at NOK 46 per shareOslo, 24 June 2005. The secondary sale totalling 16 675 000 shares (including over allotment) at NOK 46 per share in Kongsberg Automotive Holding ASA, has been successfully completed. The transaction was 5 times oversubscribed, and the implied market capitalisation of the company is NOK 2,037 million. `We have received strong interest from solid investors, both in Norway and internationally. The shareholder structure is balanced with a good mix of long-term knowledgeable shareholders and

Vestas Wind Systems, Vestas receives orders for V90 turbines for Spain

The Vestas group has received orders for at total of 20 units of the V90 wind turbine for two wind farms to be located near Tarifa in the Andalusia region in Spain. The orders have been placed by Parque Eólico Bancal S.L. and Parque Eólico Los Siglos S.L. The projects are turnkey deliveries and include a 2-year service, maintenance and warranty agreement. Delivery of the turbines will begin at the end of 2005 and commissioning is expected to take place in the spring of 2006.

Telelogic reiterates full year forecast

MALMÖ, Sweden – June 23, 2005 – Telelogic (Stockholm Exchange/TLOG) reiterated the company’s full year forecast for 2005 and the financial effects from the most recent acquisitions, during yesterday’s capital market event. Forecast for 2005 unchanged: The underlying demand in the market place is assessed to be good and is expected to develop favorably during 2005, with similar quarterly variations as during 2004. The company’s forecast for the organic growth is that it will exceed 10% in local currency during the year. Within the framework of this goal, Telelogic intends to strongly improve

TeliaSonera will protect its rights in Turkcell

TeliaSonera’s Turkish partner Cukurova, yesterday issued a statement about a finance arrangement with the Russian Alfa Group. TeliaSonera has reviewed yesterday's disclosures issued by Cukurova Holding and Alfa Group regarding the interests in Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri. TeliaSonera has seeked clarification on the transaction from Cukurova. The transaction between Cukurova and Alfa is however still unclear. TeliaSonera believes Cukurova is required to fulfil the transaction agreed in March about Turkcell Holding shares and that it would be improper for Cukurova to engage in transactions

NOTE supplies financial information

NOTE is making provisions for feared write-downs of about SEK 65 75 million, which will debit the result for the second quarter this year. However, the group's current business is displaying a stable profit.During a review of the group's stock, accounts receivable and activated costs we have made the assessment that we must make provisions for write-downs of parts of these items at the Norrtälje and Borås factories. The revaluation is in part the result of underlying agreements with the customers not being deemed sufficiently binding. ”It does not feel good having to make these provisions,

HSE: KCI KONECRANES PLC: SHARES SUBSCRIBED WITH OPTION RIGHTS

EXCHANGE NOTICE 273/2005, 23 June 2005 SHARESKCI KONECRANES PLC: SHARES SUBSCRIBED WITH OPTION RIGHTS A total of 1 500 KCI Konecranes Plc's shares have beensubscribed with the B option rights related to the stockoption plan 1999 and a total of 30 000 shares have beensubscribed with the A option rights related to the stockoption plan 2003. The shares will be traded on theHelsinki Stock Exchange as old shares as of 27 June2005. Identifiers of KCI Konecranes Plc's share: Trading code: KCI1VISIN code: FI0009005870Orderbook id:

Repurchase offer completed, nearly 99 percent acceptance ratio

The repurchase offer is not directed to shareholders located in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Japan or to persons whose participation in the repurchase offer requires additional information or registration measures or other measures in addition to those required under Swedish and Finnish law. Copies of this press release, the offer document and any other documents related to the offer are not being, and must not be, mailed or otherwise distributed or sent in or into such countries and so doing may invalidate any purported acceptance of the offer.TeliaSonera's offer

Precise Biometrics and the Japanese company Silex Technology strengthens the partnership further

In order to meet a rapidly growing interest in the Japanese biometrics market, Precise Biometrics AB and silex technology, Inc. are developing the partnership further by means of a directed share issue valued at over SEK 7 million. The new issue is being implemented on the basis of the authorization obtained by the Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting 2005.Precise Biometrics has been cooperating with silex technology in the Japanese market for more than a year. silex technology develops and markets fingerprint readers and has also marketed Precise Match-on-Card(TM), thus giving

The result of Biohit in the first half weaker than anticipated.

BIOHIT OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 23 JUNE 2005The result of Biohit in the first half weaker than anticipated.Biohit starts personnel negotiations. The growth of Biohit Group net sales in the beginning of 2005 waslower than anticipated. The turnover of the Group during January-May 2005 totalled EUR 11 million - i.e., an increase of only 1 %as compared with the corresponding period in 2004. The mainreasons for the slow growth are the moderate growth in sales ofliquid handling products in China and India, in particular, aswell as the delay in business generation of

Johan Lenander appointed permanent CEO

Since April Aspiro’s Board has conducted a thorough recruiting process in order to find best possible CEO for the company. Two different recruiting companies have been engaged and with assistance from them, the Board has evaluated both external and internal candidates. Based on this process the Board has decided today to appoint acting CEO Johan Lenander as CEO for Aspiro permanently. – In the recruiting process it has turned out that the best candidate was to find within the company. We in the Board are pleased that Johan has accepted the offer to become CEO for the company permanently. He

Ericsson Telephony Softswitch selected by TeliaSonera International Carrier

Ericsson and TeliaSonera International Carrier have signed a contract for the delivery of Ericsson's Telephony Softswitch, enabling TeliaSonera International Carrier to offer advanced voice, data, and multimedia services over an all-IP platform.Under the agreement, Ericsson will upgrade TeliaSonera International Carrier's Voice network from circuit-switched technology to Ericsson's IP based Telephony Softswitch solution. The contract covers international switch applications for Europe and the United States, enabling TeliaSonera International Carrier to offer its customers voice, data and

Saab signs general agreement with Swedish Defense Materiel Administration for consulting services

The Saab owned AerotechTelub has signed a general agreement with the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration, FMV, for consulting services focusing on resource consultants in the fields of Sensors and Telecom Services. The framework agreement is valid for two years with an option for a further two years in total. The order is worth a total of MSEK 100 a year for all 10 suppliers with which the FMV has signed general agreements.“We have been working in consultancy in the areas of Sensors and Telecom Services for many years. The general agreement with the FMV provides confirmation that we

PARADOX ENTERTAINMENT SELLS MUTANT CHRONICLES MOVIE RIGHTS

Paradox Entertainment has sold the Mutant Chronicles movie rights to a New York-based production company. The movie is expected to go into production later this year.The property Mutant Chronicles was successfully launched as board/role-playing, as well as a miniatures game, in the early nineties and spawned a flurry of licensed spin-offs such as comic books, video games, novelizations and a collectable card game (the latter which sold more than 170 million cards in 20 language editions worldwide). The property is now subject to an extensive re-launch across all media. - We have for some

Ericsson provides Wataniya Telecom in Kuwait with a complete push e-mail solution

Ericsson has won its first Ericsson Mobile Organizer (EMO) deal in the Middle East with Kuwaiti operator Wataniya telecom breaking new grounds for mobile data services in the region. Deliveries will begin shortly and installation to be finalized within three months.Under the agreement Ericsson will provide Wataniya Telecom with a complete push e-mail solution including both hardware and application software. Using Ericsson Mobile Organizer Wataniya will be able to empower its mobile users with value-added professional telephony services. This also confirms the operator's new focus on the

INCREASE IN KCI KONECRANES SHARE CAPITAL REGISTERED

KCI KONECRANES PLC STOCK EXCHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT 23 June, 2005 10.30 a.m. 1INCREASE IN KCI KONECRANES SHARE CAPITAL REGISTERED The new 31,500 shares subscribed for with option rights pursuant to KCIKonecranes Plc's stock option of the 1999B (1,500 shares) and 2003A (30,000shares) plans have been recorded in the Trade Register on 23 June, 2005. Following these subscriptions KCI Konecranes' share capital increased by EUR63,000, totalling EUR 28,696,260. The total number of shares increased by 31,500shares from 14,316,630 to 14,348,130. Trading in these shares will start on or about

SUBSCRIPTION OF SYSOPEN DIGIA SHARES WITH THE 2003A-STOCK OPTIONS

SYSOPEN DIGIA PLC STOCK EXCHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT 23 June 2005 at 10 a.m.SUBSCRIPTION OF SYSOPEN DIGIA SHARES WITH THE 2003A-STOCK OPTIONS SysOpen Digia Plc´s 2003A-stock options have been exercised and 850 new shareshave been subscribed for. The share subscription price with the 2003A- stockoptions was EUR 2.87 per share. The nominal value of the share is EUR 0.10. Following these subscriptions SysOpenDigia´s share capital will increase by EUR 85, totalling EUR 1,817,780.00. Thetotal number of shares will increase by 850 shares to 18,177,800. The share subscription period with

Record high interest in road safety – Young European Truck Driver attracts 13,000 entries

Scania’s Young European Truck Driver road safety competition has attracted 13,000 entries – twice as many as the last competition in 2003. ”This upsurge in interest is not due entirely to the fact that first prize is a new Scania R series truck. It is also an expression of the growing involvement of the haulage sector in road safety issues,” comments Cecilia Edström, head of Corporate Relations at Scania. Designed for all professional drivers of heavy trucks born in 1970 or later, the Young European Truck Driver competition is the biggest of its type in the world. Drivers from the EU member

Skanska to build and operate Norway’s first school within public-private partnering (PPP) – the contract amount is SEK 600 M

Skanska will build, modernize and operate two Oslo schools. The project is the first within public-private partnering (PPP) for schools. Skanska is being contracted for construction and maintenance services for a total of about SEK 600 M, but is not involved as an investor in the school project.Most of the construction contract, which totals SEK 460 M, will be included in order bookings for the second quarter of 2005. The value of the operating and maintenance assignment is currently estimated to be a total of SEK 140 M and is included separately in order bookings from year to year. Skanska

Fabege does property deals for a total of SEK 4.1 billion

Fabege has sold ten properties for a total of SEK 2.9 billion to Niam Fond 3. The sale includes eight properties in Marievik and two in Kista. Niam is taking possession of the properties on 1 September 2005. At the same time Fabege has acquired nine properties from Whitehall Funds for a total of SEK 1.2 billion. The properties are located in Stockholm city centre, Solna, Farsta and Skarpnäck. Fabege is taking possession of the properties on 1 September 2005. In addition a settlement has been made with Whitehall regarding the agreements made at the time of Niam Fond 3’s acquisition of 31

Vizrt Adds Al Jazeera Satellite to Growing Number of Middle East Clients

Bergen, Norway, June 23, 2005. Vizrt Ltd. (Frankfurt Prime Standard, Oslo Main List: VIZ), announces today, that The Middle East is rapidly becoming one of Vizrt's top regions for growth this year. This follows the decision by Vizrt to open a fully-staffed office in Dubai in the autumn of 2004 and to focus on local representation and support.In the second quarter of 2005, Vizrt will generate revenues of around three quarters of a million US Dollars from The Middle East region. The clients are some of the region's most dominant players like MBC, Al Jazeera and ART, as well as Sharjah TV,

Third quarter report for the fiscal period 2004/2005

RNB continues to expand September 1, 2004 – May 31, 2005 • Net sales amounted to SEK 697.3 M (638.8). Sales for comparable stores rose by 5.0 percent. • Operating profit totaled SEK 40.7 M (34.7). Profit after net financial items improved to SEK 36.8 M (29.5). • Profit after tax amounted to SEK 25.0 M (18.5), corresponding to SEK 1.61 (1.23) per share. • Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 45.5 M (64.2). • RNB has signed an agreement regarding the expansion of operations at NK in Stockholm and Gothenburg by an additional approximately 1,300 square meters. • Polarn O. Pyret has

Polarn O. Pyret signs master franchise agreement for UK

Polarn O. Pyret is continuing its international expansion and has now signed a master franchise agreement covering the United Kingdom. The UK cooperation partner is Odin Retail Ltd. The principal owners of Odin Retail Ltd are the Managing Director, Mats Nilsson, as well as Majid Kootval and Knut Lysklätt, who is a master franchise holder in Norway.”It is exceptionally exciting to establish Polarn O. Pyret in a country with such great potential,” says Cecilia Tufvesson Marlow, Polarn O. Pyret’s President. For further information, contact: Mikael Solberg, President and CEO, RNB RETAIL AND

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