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Fagerhult announces disposal of Aneta

Aneta Belysning has been a part of the Fagerhult Group since 1995. The business is based in Växjö and offers lighting products for domestic purposes. Aneta has 40 employees in Sweden and Finland with the majority in Växjö. This disposal is a step in the execution of Fagerhults previously announced strategy to focus on business in the professional lighting segment. Fagerhult recently started manufacturing and sales activities in China and have plans for further expansion in other markets. “We have to focus on our strategy to be in professional lighting and I am pleased that we are able

TOMRA - Acquisition of Orwak Group AB

TOMRA acquires leading recycling technology companyTomra Systems ASA has on 21 December 2004 signed an agreement to acquire 100 percent of the shares in Orwak Group AB (Orwak Group) from Axenti Holding AB. Orwak Group, with headquarters in Sweden, is a leading provider of a wide range of compaction solutions for recyclables such as cardboard, paper and plastics with sales in more than thirty countries across the world.   Orwak Group's main subsidiaries are AB Orwak (Orwak), Presona AB (Presona) and AB Morinders Verkstäder (Morinders). The group had sales of SEK 282 million in 2003.

New survey of 1,000 mobile users indicates: Women play more mobile games – men prefer the news

A new survey charting the attitudes of Swedish mobile users to 3G revealed a marked interest in mobile services, but also that different groups of users are interested in different types of service. Women, for example, play more games on their mobile phones compared both with men and the average figure for the survey. Young people and commuters are more interested in downloading and listening to music on their mobile phones.When asked which mobile services the users prefer, 16 per cent of women said that they frequently played games and a many as 56% have tried it. The corresponding figure

Pointsec joins Trusted Computing Group to Advance Open Standards for Security Technologies

Pointsec commits to “Trusted Platform” industry standard to help users protect their information assets across all platforms.STOCKHOLM, Sweden, December 21, 2004 – Pointsec, the worldwide de facto standard for mobile device security, today announced it has joined the Trusted Computing Group (TCG), an industry standards body whose specifications helps vendors to build products that let users protect critical data and information. Pointsec representatives will work closely with other TCG members to ensure that standards-based technology with embedded security features will reach Pointsec’s

Micronic and ASML sign a license agreement for optical maskless lithography

Taby, Sweden – December 21, 2004 – Micronic Laser Systems AB and ASML Netherlands B.V. in the Netherlands have today signed a license agreement that gives ASML the right to market optical maskless lithography for semiconductor applications based on Micronic’s patent portfolio in the SLM (Spatial Light Modulator) technology and datapath.- The license agreement gives ASML exclusive rights to use Micronic’s patents related to SLM and datapath technology for optical maskless lithography for semiconductor applications. - Micronic receives royalty payment for sales of maskless lithography systems

Veidekke to become sole owner of Kolo Veidekke

Through the redemption of the 20 per cent minority shareholding, Veidekke ASA will hold 100 per cent of the shares in Kolo Veidekke a.s as of 1 January next year. Kolo Veidekke is Norway's largest asphalt contractor, one of the country's foremost producers of gravel and crushed stone, and the largest private company involved in the operation and maintenance of national and county roads.After more than 50 years of cooperation and owner integration, the heirs of Fritz Lorck, one of Kolo Veidekke's founders, now wish to make use of their investments in other areas. This will have no practical

Göran Gezelius – new President and CEO at Gunnebo

The Board of Gunnebo AB has appointed Göran Gezelius as the company’s new President and CEO with effect from May 2, 2005. Göran Gezelius is currently Senior Executive Vice President of Atlas Copco AB and Business Area Executive Industrial Technique.Göran Gezelius (54) has solid experience from senior management positions in both manufacturing and marketing and sales, mainly with the Sandvik and Atlas Copco Groups. Göran Gezelius joined the Sandvik group in 1982. Between then and 2000 he held several management positions within Sandvik, including that of marketing director at Seco Tools.

Bluegarden acquires the Swedish Atos Origin PA-konsult

Ratos's holding Bluegarden is consolidating its position in the Swedish market through the acquisition of Atos Origin PA-konsult, a payroll and human resource management company with some 100 employees.The Norwegian company Bluegarden, which was acquired by Ratos one year ago, is Norway's leading supplier of systems and services within both payroll processing and human resources management (HRM). PA-konsult, which Bluegarden is now acquiring from Atos Origin, is a market leader in Sweden in payroll systems for the private sector. The company's products and services are particularly strongly

AB Volvo announces repurchase of 360,000 B shares and 15,000 A shares

Further to the decision taken by AB Volvo's Board of Directors on June 17, 2004, regarding repurchase of own shares, AB Volvo has, on Monday, December 20, acquired 360,000 series B shares. The shares were traded between SEK 259.50 and 262.00 with an average price of SEK 260.55. And has acquired 15,000 series A shares. The shares were traded between SEK 249.50 and 251.50 with an average price of SEK 250.45.On June 17, 2004, the Board of AB Volvo decided to acquire through purchase on Stockholmsbörsen (Stockholm Exchange) a maximum of 22,076,045 Series A and/or Series B shares, however, not

Nominating Committee has been appointed in Mandator

In accordance with the decision at the Annual General Meeting on 13 May 2004, the following have been appointed members of Mandator's Nominating Committee:Maria Lilja, Chairman of Mandator's Board of Directors, (convener of the committee)Caroline af Ugglas, Skandia LivLars BjörklundNiklas Flyborg, CEO MandatorAktiespararna will, in accordance with the decision at the Annual General Meeting, appoint one member of the committee.Shareholders are welcome to contact any member of the Nominating Committee with suggestions, ideas and proposals for the constitution of the Board before

Extra Shareholders’ Meeting of Semcon AB (publ.)

At the Extra Shareholders’ Meeting the 20th of December was the following decided: The decision regarding authorizations for the board of directors to make decisions concerning the acquisition and transfer of own shares The Shareholders’ Meeting authorized the Board of Directors to, on one or more occasions, make decisions with respect to the acquisition and transfer of own shares in accordance with the following. 1.Acquisition and transfer may only take place via the Stockholm Stock Exchange. 2.The Authorization may be utilized up until the next Annual General Meeting. 3.A maximum of 1,739,

Ericsson has established a Swedish pension trust

Ericsson will capitalize the Swedish pension trust it has established for the management of pension funds related to the obligations under the Swedish ITP pension plan.The Board of Directors of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson has resolved to establish and to capitalize a Swedish pension trust for the purpose of funding the pension liabilities under the Swedish ITP plan. The Board of Directors has resolved to transfer approx. SEK 8,5 billion of cash or cash equivalents into the trust. The objective of the trust will be to diligently manage entrusted funds for the purpose of covering the

VLP Biotech Inc. reports positive results from testing of a first universal influenza A vaccine

As Tripep previously announced, the jointly owned company VLP Biotech Inc. has initiated development of a universal influenza A vaccine. VLP Biotech Inc. is now happy to report that the first universal influenza A vaccine candidate protects mice from a lethal challenge with mouse adapted influenza A virus. The vaccine is based on the influenza M2 protein in combination with the proprietary VLP vaccine platform. The key advantage of using the M2 protein is that it remains stable and unchanged among different influenza A strains. Thus, antibodies against the influenza M2 protein are expected

HSE: LIQUIDITY PROVIDING IN THE SHARE OF ETTEPLAN OYJ

EXCHANGE NOTICE 521/2004, 20 December 2004 SHARESLIQUIDITY PROVIDING IN THE SHARE OF ETTEPLAN OYJ The market making agreement between Etteplan Oyj andFIM Securities Ltd meets the new requirements set for theliquidity providing at Helsinki Stock Exchange. The new requirementsentered into force on April 20, 2004. The liquidity providing relatesto share of Etteplan Oyj as of 21 December 2004. Company: Etteplan OyjTrading code: ETT1VISIN-code: FI0009008650Orderbook id: 24262Liquidity Provider (LP): FIM Securities

Telia reduces rates for international calls from Sweden

It will now be cheaper to make international calls from Sweden. Starting today (Dec. 20), Telia is reducing call rates by an average of 36 percent for all consumers who order Telia’s International Discount (“Telia Utlandsrabatt”). The discounted rates are valid for all calls from a fixed line phone. Telia International Discount costs SEK 15 month.A person calling to Spain from Sweden can normally recover the SEK 15 monthly fee by making a single call. For calls to other countries, the monthly fee of SEK 15 is already recovered after two or three calls. The new pricing plan consists of

LIQUIDITY PROVIDING FOR ETTEPLAN'S SHARE

ETTEPLAN OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 20 DECEMBER 2004 16.00 P.M.LIQUIDITY PROVIDING FOR ETTEPLAN'S SHARE Etteplan Oyj and FIM Securities Ltd have signed a market making agreementthat meets the requirements of Liquidity Providing (LP) on the HelsinkiStock Exchange. According to the agreement FIM Securities Ltd will quote bids and offersfor Etteplan's share so that the spread of the bid and offer prices is amaximum of 4 per cent calculated on the bid price. The bids and offersquoted by the liquidity provider must be for at least 400 shares, whichrepresents four trading lots. FIM

Bure Equity further reduces its exposure to venture capital

Bure continues to reduce its exposure to the venture capital sector by divesting Appgate Network Security AB. This is in line with the company’s adopted strategy.Today, 20 December 2004, Bure has divested its holding in Appgate Network Security AB to a group of private investors through its subsidiary, CR&T Ventures AB. The sale will not have any effect on Bure’s results. Gothenburg, 20 December 2004 Bure Equity AB (publ) For further information, please contact: Anders Mörck, Chief Financial Officer, Bure Equity AB +46 706-465211 Alexander Helm, CR&T Ventures AB +46 708-203300

Cidron A/S completes its voluntary tender offer to the shareholders in Falck A/S

On 19 November 2004, Nordic Capital and ATP Private Equity, through Cidron A/S (”Cidron”), made a voluntary tender offer to all shareholders in Falck A/S (”Falck”). The tender offer had been unanimously recommended by the board of directors of Falck. The offer price was DKK 60 for each share with a nominal value of DKK 1.00 in Falck. The offer period expired on 17 December 2004, at 8 p.m. Upon expiry of the offer period shareholders representing 92.9% of the total share capital and voting rights, had tendered their shares in the offer. Prior to completion of the tender offer, Cidron has

Cidron A/S completes its voluntary tender offer to the shareholders in Falck A/S

On 19 November 2004, Nordic Capital and ATP Private Equity, through Cidron A/S (”Cidron”), made a voluntary tender offer to all shareholders in Falck A/S (”Falck”). The tender offer had been unanimously recommended by the board of directors of Falck. The offer price was DKK 60 for each share with a nominal value of DKK 1.00 in Falck. The offer period expired on 17 December 2004, at 8 p.m. Upon expiry of the offer period shareholders representing 92.9% of the total share capital and voting rights, had tendered their shares in the offer. Prior to completion of the tender offer, Cidron has

New top talent to Boss Media

Meg Tivéus, until recently President of Svenska Spel, has been recruited to Boss Media as a consultant and will be nominated to the Board of Directors of Boss Media at the Annual General Meeting on May 9, 2005. “It is with great pleasure that we have been able to recruit Meg Tivéus to Boss Media. Meg’s experience and contact network within the gaming world will be a very major asset to Boss Media,” says Björn Nordstrand, Chairman of the Board of Boss Media. For further information, please contact: Björn Nordstrand, Chairman of the Board, Boss Media AB (publ), telephone: +46 (0)70 594 49 19

Right to use PEFC label granted to Metsä Tissue's Finnish mill (20 December, 2004)

Label reflects good forest managementMetsä Tissue's Mänttä mill in Finland has become the first tissue mill in theworld to be granted the right to use the PEFC (Programme for the Endorsementof Forest Certification Schemes) label. The label tells customers and consumersthat the mill's products are manufactured from wood obtained from forests thatare managed in a sustainable way. The right to use the PEFC label concerns alltissue and bleached cooking papers manufactured at Mänttä. At first, MetsäTissue utilises the label in the global sales and marketing of its cookingpaper products.

Trade subject to notification - options

These options may not be exercised until after the publication of Orkla's financial results for 2007 (in February 2008) and will expire on 15 December 2010.   Moreover, Orkla ASA is obliged to award Andersen additionally 4,000 options in November next year assumed a permanent post without given notice of termination of employment.   After this Håkon Chr. Andersen holds 17,334 options and 9,368 shares in Orkla ASA.   After this transaction a total of 1,928,845 options in Orkla have currently been issued.   Moreover, Orkla has an exposure through a cash-settled

HSE: EXEL PLC: SHARES SUBSCRIBED WITH WARRANTS

EXCHANGE NOTICE 518/2004, 20 December 2004 SHARESEXEL PLC: SHARES SUBSCRIBED WITH WARRANTS A total of 137 600 Exel Plc's shares have been subscribedwith the Exel Plc's warrants attached to the warrantprogramme 1998 and 2001. The shares will be traded on theHelsinki Stock Exchange as old shares as of 21 December2004. Identifiers of Exel Plc's share: Trading code: EXL1VISIN code: FI0009007306Orderbook id: 24265Number of shares: 5 520 800 HELSINKI STOCK EXCHANGEJanne SeppänenVice President Surveillance Finland

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