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New OMX Board member proposed

Following OMX’s merger with the Copenhagen Stock Exchange (CSE), the Nominating Committee proposed to the Extraordinary General Meeting held on February 3, 2005, the election of Henrik Normann of Danske Bank as a member of the Board of Directors. The election of Henrik Normann was conditional upon the completion of the merger as well as approval from the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority. Since the necessary approval from the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority has not been obtained for formal reasons, Henrik Normann has today resigned from the Board of Directors. OMX’s Nominating

The sale of Arete AB and Arete Datastöd AB to Contactor Data is completed

Nocom has sold off Arete AB and Arete Datastöd AB in accordance with the agreement that was signed with the IT consultancy company Contactor Data AB on May 11, 2005. The sale was conditioned on the buyer being able to obtain acceptable financing, which has now occurred. The transfer date is today, June 1, 2005. The purchase price amounts to MSEK 26.8. In addition, a supplementary purchase price will be paid during 2006 and 2007. "The sale of the Arete company provides a significant cash boost and further strengthens our stable financial position," commented Stefan Skarin, CEO of Nocom. For

SKF's acquisition of Jaeger finalized

SKF's acquisition of Jaeger Industrial Ltd - a leading manufacturer of electromechanical actuators, electronic control units and complete actuation systems - has now been finalized.The Jaeger Group employs 750 people and has an annual turnover of some MSEK 320. It is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan and has manufacturing facilities in Taiwan and in China. With the addition of the Jaeger Group's product range, SKF is reinforcing its position in the fast growing market for electromechanical actuators, linear drives and actuation systems. This acquisition is in line with the SKF Group's

Vattenfall acquires CHP and wind power capacity in Denmark

Vattenfall and the Danish power company Dong have concluded an agreement under which Vattenfall will establish a significant presence in the CHP and wind power sectors in Denmark.According to the agreement, Vattenfall will take over approximately 24 per cent of the generation capacity of Elsam/E2 (excluding the Avedöre II power station, where Vattenfall’s holding will be transferred to Dong/Elsam/E2). In exchange for these assets, Dong will take over Vattenfall’s 35.3 per cent holding in Elsam. “This structure will ensure that we acquire new competence and greater resources in the Nordic

Ericsson supplies Telephony Softswitch Solution to AMX in El Salvador

This is the second Ericsson Telephony Softswitch contract that Ericsson has won in Central America and Caribbean.  Previously, in 2004, Ericsson was selected by AMX to provide the same solution in Guatemala. Actually, Ericsson is the only supplier who has sold Next Generation Networks (NGN) in this region. According to the contract, Ericsson will upgrade AMX's core network from circuit-switched technology, based on AXE-10 exchanges, to a future proof IP-based Softswitch solution. Ericsson will also provide the related implementation and support services. The commercial launch will be in

SAS Cargo – small profit in 2004

Despite difficult market conditions for airfreight in 2004 SAS Cargo managed to continue the positive trend by presenting a profit for the third consecutive year. In its third full year as an independent company SAS Cargo's profit before interest and tax (EBT) was 12 million SEK. The turnover was 2,838 million SEK. As expected, the unit revenue per tons kilometer (yield) continued to fall in 2004. The decline was from 2.15 in 2003 to 2.03 in 2004. The main reasons were increased overcapacity in the market driving the prices down together with decreasing USD rates. Even though the result of

Telelogic’s holding of shares in Focal Point amounts to 97,9% of the votes and 95,8% of the capital

- Telelogic intends to initiate compulsory acquisition procedure -MALMÖ, Sweden – June 1, 2005 – The tender offer from Telelogic AB (Stockholm Stock Exchange/TLOG), for Focal Point AB (NGM-list/FOCA) has been accepted to such an extent that Telelogic’s total holding of shares in Focal Point, post expiration of the extended acceptance period, amounts to 97.9 percent of the votes and 95.8 percent of the capital in Focal Point. Telelogic intends to initiate a compulsory acquisition procedure regarding the remaining shares in Focal Point. In order to allow those shareholders in Focal Point who

SEB has reached an acceptance level of 89.9 percent on the voluntary offer for the Norwegian Privatbanken and prolongs the offer period by two weeks

Referring to the prospectus from May 6, 2005 regarding the offer from Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ) for all shares, convertible debt and warrants in Norwegian Privatbanken ASA, SEB herewith informs that acceptance has been received from shareholders, owners of convertible debt and warrants which together with shares owned by SEB represents 89.9 percent of the shares in Privatbanken on a fully diluted basis. A precondition for the fulfilment of the offer as described in the prospectus paragraph 1.8 (i) is an acceptance level of more than 90 percent on a fully diluted basis.

NCC to refurbish property block in central Stockholm for SEK 293 million

NCC Construction Sweden has secured a refurbishment and construction assignment regarding the Beridarebanan 13 property in central Stockholm. The client is Ramsbury AB and the order value is estimated at SEK 293 million. The assignment will be conducted as a partnering project.The refurbishment of the property block, on the corner of Drottninggatan – Mäster Samuelsgatan – Slöjdgatan in Norrmalm, central Stockholm, will result in additional office and retail space. The new block will comprise three new buildings around a glazed atrium. The concept will facilitate a flexible division of the

Saab receive order worth MSEK 850 for IRIS-T missile

Saab Bofors Dynamics have received a production order from German Diehl BGT Defense (DBD) for subsystems of the IRIS-T IR-guided air-to-air missile worth approximately MSEK 850. IRIS-T, has been developed in an international joint project between Germany, Sweden, Italy, Spain, Norway and Greece, under German management.“This order is a result of a successful cooperation with our German partner DBD. Additionally, it strengthens our role as a supplier of advanced missile subsystems”, says company President Tomas Samuelsson. The order involves production of the Signal Processing Unit and the

NCC sells associated company in Lithuania

NCC Roads A/S of Denmark is selling its 43-percent shareholding in UAB NCC Fegda, a Lithuanian company. The purchasers are four joint owners of the company and the sales price is approximately SEK 69 million. The transaction will generate a capital gain, which will be booked during the second quarter of 2005.UAB NCC Fegda is headquartered in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. The company has nearly 300 employees and reported sales of approximately SEK 190 million in 2004. UAB NCC Fegda is the largest asphalt company in the Vilnius region. The company’s operations consist of the manufacture

Benima acquires Futec OY in Finland

Benima, Teleca’s industrial IT and automation business, has signed an agreement concerning the acquisition of Finnish company Futec OY and its staff of 21. The acquisition will contribute to Benima’s continued expansion in Finland, which in turn is part of a strategy to increase market share in the Nordic region.With its staff of about 500, Benima is the Nordic region’s leading supplier-independent consulting company in the industrial IT and automation sector. The company already has a local office in Helsinki, Finland, that specialises in industrial IT. Futec occupies a well-established

PRESS INVITATION

Press Conference and Conference Call on Vattenfall’s deal with Danish energy company DongPress conference in Copenhagen Vattenfall will host a press conference with President and CEO Lars G. Josefsson and Senior Executive Vice President Hans von Uthmann Time: Today, Wednesday June 1st, at 14:00. Place: Dansk Design Center, H C Andersens Boulevard 27, Copenhagen Languages: Danish and Swedish. Conference call International media are welcome to participate in a conference call held in English for investors and financial analysts starting at 15:30h. Please call one of the numbers listed below

Mangold Fondkommission AB new member at Stockholm Stock Exchange

Mangold Fondkommission AB becomes a new cash member of the Stockholm Stock Exchange and will start trading in the SAXESS trading system as of June 1, using the abbreviation MGF.Mangold, domiciled in Stockholm, is a brokerage firm with focus on small and mid sized listed companies. The company’s business concept is to provide financial services within the areas of issuer services, corporate finance and share trading. “Being a member of the Stockholm Stock Exchange gives both a quality guarantee and the opportunity to offer additional services to our clients ”, says Julius Hefte, CEO Mangold

Benima and SwedPower to start collaboration in energy sector

Benima, Teleca’s industrial IT and automation business, and SwedPower, Sweden’s leading energy consulting company, have today entered into a collaboration agreement that will further strengthen their position in the energy sector by enabling them to offer customers even larger and more comprehensive undertakings. Today the energy sector throughout the world is in great need of investment. Benima expects demand to keep rising for several years, regardless of the general state of the business cycle. Both companies predict that the collaboration will lead to them winning contracts for more large

Atlas Copco acquires Czech blower manufacturer to extend product offering

Stockholm, Sweden, June 1, 2005: Atlas Copco Internationaal B.V., the Netherlands, acquired Lubenecké továrny Svoboda a.s., referred to as Lutos, based in Lubenec, Czech Republic. The 2004 turnover for Lutos’ blower and related sales was MSEK 41. Lutos has 87 employees. The purchase price is not disclosed.Lutos manufactures and markets a range of air compressors for low pressures, called blowers. The bulk of its sales are in the Czech Republic and neighboring countries. Atlas Copco is acquiring 67% of the business initially with the remaining 33% by September 2005. “Although we are the

Gunilla Rudebjer new Chief Financial Officer for Observer

Gunilla Rudebjer has been recruited as new CFO for Observer AB. Gunilla is currently CFO for Parks & Resorts Scandinavia AB. Previously she has held the same positions at the Swedish-based tour operator Fritidsresegruppen and the IT consultancy Mandator, listed at Stockholmsbörsen. Gunilla Rudebjer, 46, is a Graduate from Stockholm School of Economics. She will assume her new position at Observer in the fall. Observer AB (publ) For more information, please contact: Robert Lundberg, President and Chief Executive Officer, telephone: +46 8 507 410 10, e-mail: robert.lundberg@observergroup.com

Dag J. Opedal new Group President and CEO of Orkla

"With assistance from the international recruitment firm Egon Zehnder we have the recent months been through a thorough process in which several relevant candidates for the post of Group President and CEO of Orkla have been considered. Yesterday evening, the Board of Directors decided to offer the position to Dag J. Opedal," says Johan Fr. Odfjell, Chairman of the Board of Orkla ASA.   "Dag J. Opedal represents both continuity and renewal: continuity in the important areas that have made Orkla a success story, and renewal in crucial areas with his open, inclusive management style. In

New Wave Group acquires 51 % of the shares in the Orrefors Kosta Boda group of companies with an option to acquire the remaining shares

The acquisition: Yesterday evening New Wave Group entered into a share transfer agreement with Royal Scandinavia A/S in relation to an acquisition of 51 % of the shares in Orrefors Kosta Boda Holding AB with subsidiaries. Furthermore Royal Scandinavia A/S has given New Wave Group an option, which can be exercised during the period from 1 June 2005 inclusive until 31 December 2007, inclusive. New Wave Group has also given Royal Scandinavia an option which gives Royal Scandinavia a right to, during January 2008, demand that New Wave Group acquire the remaining 49 % of the shares in Orrefors

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

New York, Stockholm and Luxembourg – May 31, 2005 – Millicom International Cellular S.A. (“Millicom”) (Nasdaq Stock Market: MICC, Stockholmsbörsen: MIC), today held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Shareholders in Luxembourg. The AGM re-elected Vigo Carlund, Donna Cordner, Ernest Cravatte, Lars-Johan Jarnheimer, Daniel Johannesson, Raymond Kirsch, Michel Massart and Cristina Stenbeck as members of the Board of Directors. Tope Lawani was elected as a new member of the Board of Directors. PricewaterhouseCoopers was re-elected as Auditor. Tope Lawani is co-founder and Managing Director of

Subscription for Anoto Group's Employee Stock Option Program Raises Approximately SEK 19 million

Employees have subscribed for a total of 1,646,000 Class A shares as part of Anoto Group's 20003/2005 stock option program. While not affecting earnings, subscription has boosted liquid assets and shareholders’ equity by SEK 18.8 million. The dilutive effect is 1.4%, and the company has a total of 119,515,201 shares after subscription.Based on an employee’s position at the company, the options were awarded following a resolution of the 2003 annual general meeting. Class B shares expire in May 2006. For more information Mats Blom CFO Anoto Group AB +46 733 45 12 48

SALE OF COMPTEL SHARES

ELISA CORPORATION STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 31 MAY 2005 AT 6.59pmSALE OF COMPTEL SHARES Elisa offered today to the investors who purchased the Comptel shares on30.5.2005 a possibility to cancel the deal in its entirely or to keep the sharespurchased so that the purchase price is EUR 1,59 per share. All the offered 40,946,000 Comptel Corporation shares were sold to institutionalinvestors on the Helsinki Stock Exchange for a EUR 1,59 share price. Due to thecancellation of approximately 11.8 million shares these shares were re-allocated.After the sale Elisa´s ownership of Comptel is 19.9.

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