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ATRIA LITHELLS AB TO RAISE ITS PRODUCT PRICES

ATRIA GROUP PLC STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 9 December 2004 10:00 amATRIA'S SWEDISH SUBSIDIARY ATRIA LITHELLS AB TO RAISE ITS PRODUCT PRICES AS ARESULT OF THE SHARP INCREASE IN THE PRICE OF RAW MATERIALS Atria Lithells AB is a subsidiary of Lithells AB which is owned by Atria Groupplc. The company, which produces processed meat products and convenience foods,is to raise its product prices to compensate for the increase in the price of rawmaterials. In particular, the prices of both pork selections used in sausageproduction and beef selections used in minced meat production have

INCREASE IN YIT?S SHARE CAPITAL AS A CONSEQUENCE OF SHARE

INCREASE IN YIT’S SHARE CAPITAL AS A CONSEQUENCE OF SHARESUBSCRIPTIONS WITH THE SERIES C SHARE OPTIONS FROM 2002Through the exercise of the 2002 Series C share options, after the previous entry in the Trade Register on August 23, 2004, a total of 114,134 YIT Corporation shares have been subscribed for by November 30, 2004. The increase in the share capital as a consequence of these share subscriptions, totalling EUR 114,134, was entered in the Trade Register on December 9, 2004.Following the increase, YIT’s share capital is EUR 61,292,854 and the number of shares outstanding is 61,292,854.

Cybercom appoints new country manager

Cybercom is growing on the telecom services market. So it must expand its growth strategy to further steer its Swedish operation toward the telecom market and to focus its expertise in selected technologies. Bengt Levin was appointed manager of Cybercom Sweden.During 2004, Cybercom fortified its position in telecom, where it continues to grab market shares. Right now, about 70% of its operation serves telecom. So to better meet telecom-market demand for its services, the company is strengthening its Sweden operation. In early 2004, the organisation leaned toward telecom, and during the year,

New pension agreements for senior Volvo executives in Sweden

As part of the review of pension agreements for senior executives within the Volvo Group, all of the executives who currently have defined-benefit pension agreements are being offered to switch to a defined-contribution agreement. In the defined-contribution agreements, the pension earned will correspond to the sum of paid-in premiums and possible return, rather than the previous system whereby a specific percentage of pensionable income was guaranteed. Those who have now received a defined-contribution agreement include Leif Johansson, President of AB Volvo, whose right to retirement at of

Bulletin from Cybercom's extraordinary meeting

Cybercom Group Europe held an extraordinary meeting on 8 December 2004. Meeting participants accepted the board’s proposal to finance the established supplementary purchase price for the Consafe Infotech acquisition through a directed share issue.The company’s share capital is worth SEK 10,672,468. This issue will raise share capital by SEK 523,887 to SEK 11,196,355. The issue consists of total 523,887 shares with a nominal value of SEK 1 per share and at an issue rate per share that is comparable to the most recent paid rate on 8 December 2004, i.e., SEK 30.10 Subscription rights for this

TeliaSonera International Carrier and Blizzard Entertainment® Announce Hosting Agreement in Europe

European Hosting Solution Confirmed for World of Warcraft®TeliaSonera International Carrier and Blizzard Entertainment® today announced that TeliaSonera International Carrier will provide the hosting solution in Europe for Blizzard Entertainment’s upcoming massively multiplayer online role-playing game, World of Warcraft®. The massive deployment of several hundred servers will be connected with multi-gigabit IP links to the TeliaSonera International Carrier’s wholly owned Viking IP network. This will allow for seamless access to Blizzard’s virtual world. TeliaSonera International Carrier

AB Volvo announces repurchase of 250,000 B shares and 10,000 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 Wednesday, December 8, acquired 250,000 series B shares. The shares were traded between SEK 272.00 and 274.50 with an average price of SEK 273.47. And has acquired 10,000 series A shares. The shares were traded between SEK 262.00 and 264.50 with an average price of SEK 262.82.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

Aker Kvaerner awarded Union Resources Mehdiabad study

The study, valued at approximately USD 2.6 millon, will include both the development of the 160,000 tons per annum capacity zinc metal oxide plant and the 340,000 tons per annum capacity zinc metal sulphide plant. Rob Murdoch, Managing Director, Union Resources said, "We selected Aker Kvaerner for their depth of technical expertise, extensive experience in the region, competitive pricing , ability to work with our project team and international bankability for large projects in Iran." Tom Quinn, Managing Director, Aker Kvaerner Australia said, "We look forward to working with Union

MTG SUBMITS INDICATIVE BID FOR TV2/DANMARK A/S

Modern Times Group MTG AB, the international entertainment broadcasting group, today announced that Modern Times Group MTG A/S has submitted an indicative offer for Denmark’s largest commercial television broadcaster, TV2/DANMARK A/S. The bid was submitted earlier today, prior to the official deadline for the current tender process, which is being conducted by the Danish Ministry of Culture. MTG has not submitted the bid as part of a consortium but remains open to the potential inclusion of other partners in its offer.For further information, please visit www.mtg.se, email info@mtg.se, or

SWECO's architects win hospital competition in Borås

SWECO FFNS has won an architectural competition for the design of a new 9-storey building at Borås Central Hospital in the southern parts of Sweden. The jury was impressed by the proposal’s “uncommon versatility in a superbly simple building”.”In today’s health care sector, there is a need for new solutions that contribute to greater efficiency and simplify day-to-day tasks for staff and patients. Our solution is well adapted to this modern reality, with meagre resources, a growing number of patients and extensive demands on flexibility”, says Eva Nygren, Managing Director of SWECO FFNS.

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Gunnebo acquires Gateway and strengthens its position on retail security market

Gunnebo, the international security group, has today acquired Gateway Security AB, the Swedish article surveillance company. Gateway has an annual turnover of some MEUR 11 and 60 employees, of whom 35 work in Sweden. Production takes place at Gateway’s plant in Motala, where some 30 people are employed, as well as on a contract basis at local manufacturers and in Eastern Europe. Gateway also has subsidiaries in Portugal, the USA and Brazil.Gateway, which was founded in 1994 by Bengt Johansson and his family, develops, manufactures and markets all existing types of device for article

Icelandair Orders Zonal Drying™ System for Boeing 757-300 Aircraft

Nyköping, Sweden, December 8, 2004, – Icelandair has placed an additional order with CTT Systems for the Zonal Drying™ System to be installed in one Boeing 757-300 aircraft“This additional order from Icelandair is based on the improved economical and operational benefits received using the Zonal Drying™ System in their operation since October 2002” said Torbjörn Johansson, president, CTT Systems. “Icelandair decided early to combat the root cause of condensation and not select temporary solutions. With our Zonal Drying™ System installed Icelandair will benefit from an increased operational

NCC secures construction assignment worth SEK 191 million from Biogen Idec

NCC Construction Denmark and Biogen Idec have signed a Letter of Intent regarding an order with a value of DKK 160 million, corresponding to approximately SEK 191 million. In January, NCC will commence construction of a new head office and new laboratories for Biogen Idec in Hillerød, Denmark.NCC is to construct the Danish head office of Biogen Idec, the world’s third largest biotech company. The assignment is for the construction of three buildings that will contain laboratory, administrative and restaurant facilities. Floor space in the buildings will total 10,231 square meters. The

"Constraints would prevent market development" - Vattenfall presents new analysis of the electricity market

Vattenfall presented its latest electricity market report, “Vattenfall’s Views on the Electricity Market 2004”, today. This is the third report that Vattenfall has published on the development of the European electricity market.“In Europe, the concept of open power markets is still young and we have to acknowledge that in some respect the markets are still immature and learning. It would, however, be a backward step and prevent market forces from unfolding to try to solve the market’s teething problems by politically imposing constraints such as prices caps. The long-term effects would be

Componenta Corporation Financial Calendar 2005

Componenta Corporation Financial Calendar 2005Componenta Corporation will publish its financial statements for 2004 onThursday, 20 January 2005 at 9.30 am. The Annual Shareholders' Meeting of Componenta Corporation will be held at 14.00am Monday, 7 February 2005. During 2005 Componenta will publish three interim reports as follows: The first interim report for 1 Jan - 31 March 2005 will be published on 13 April 2005The second interim report for 1 Jan - 30 June 2005 will be published on 13 July 2005The third interim report for 1 Jan - 30 Sept 2005 will be published on 12 October

Building company of the year

On the 01 Dec 2004 it was a ceremony where:   in three areas: - building company (producer)- main contractor- organisation   has been given awards.   Lindab has received award: BUILDING COMPANY OF THE YEAR 2004 among thousands companies on the market - companies like : Lindab, Hochtief, Knauf, Rockwool, Ruukki and few others in total 3 areas.   Its a honour for us to have such certificate, beeing recognised by external auditors (professors and building branch magazines) as realiable and creative company.   See the certificate: Building company of

Telia reduces prices for mobile data traffic

Telia customers can now work and surf wirelessly at lower cost. Prices have been cut by 50 percent for most types of mobile data traffic users, thanks to the introduction of four new fixed monthly rates that give subscribers a certain volume of data per month.The fixed monthly rates, valid as of December 1, reduce the price of mobile data traffic, compared with the variable rate that Telia previously charged for mobile data. The four fixed monthly volumes that are now being introduced are clearly designed to meet the requirements of different mobile data users, making it easy for customers

TELE2 COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF UTA

New York and Stockholm – Tele2 AB, (“Tele2”), (Nasdaq Stock Market: TLTOA and TLTOB and Stockholmsbörsen: TEL2A and TEL2B), the leading alternative pan-European telecommunications company, today announced that following the necessary approvals from the Austrian anti-trust authorities, it has completed the acquisition of UTA, the leading Austrian alternative telecommunications operator.Tele2 has acquired UTA for MEUR 213 on a debt-free basis with consideration consisting of cash and assumed debt. This acquisition allows Tele2 to cut its costs significantly in Austria, with cost synergies

Skanska will take a SEK 410 million (USD 56 million) charge in Skanska USA Building in the fourth quarter

Skanska’s periodic project review process has identified a need for a write-down of SEK 345 million (USD 47 million) on a project for a government agency, which is in the early stages of construction. A review of other lump-sum bid projects shows a need for further write-downs of USD 9 million.In total the write-downs amount to SEK 410 million (USD 56 million) and will be charged to operating income in Skanska USA Building in the fourth quarter. Net profit will be negatively impacted by approximately SEK 245 million (USD 33 million) corresponding to SEK 0.6 per share. “This confirms our

Success for Sony Ericsson V800: 3G mobile phone straight to No. 1 at Vodafone Sweden's stores

There can be no doubt about the popularity of Sony Ericsson’s new 3G mobile phone, the Sony Ericsson V800, which went straight to the top of November’s sales list in Vodafone Sweden’s stores.”This is the first 3G handset to top our list and it does so with a vengeance. Despite only being available in stores since 10 November, it has outsold every other model this month. The Sony Ericsson V800 is specially adapted for our services and we have noticed that it is already helping to increase the use of 3G-enabled services such as downloading music, watching sports video clips and making

Trade subject to notification - options

The managers will be entitled to buy a corresponding number of Orkla shares at a strike price of NOK 205.70.  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 128,500 options a year from now at a strike price equal to market price on the award date plus 10%. These options may not be exercised until after the publication of Orkla's financial results for 2008 (in February 2009) and will expire on 15 December 2011.   The above

SCA acquires all shares in jointly owned Mexican hygiene operations

SCA and the Mexican company Copamex S.A. de C.V. (Copamex) currently own 50% each of the hygiene products company Copamex Productus al Consumidor S.A. de C.V. (CPG). To achieve an efficient coordination with SCA’s other operations, primarily in North and South America, and to attain full control over the company’s future management and development in the rapidly growing markets in Mexico and Central America, SCA has acquired the remaining shares in CPG. In late spring 2004, SCA acquired half of Copamex’s tissue operations. Thereafter, this business has been legally and operationally

Impairment write-down of approximately SEK 3.4 billion of TeliaSonera International Carrier - no impact on cash flow

The annual impairment test required by International Financial Reporting Standards gives a recoverable value of TeliaSonera International Carrier’s net fixed assets, which is close to zero. As a consequence, a write-down of approximately SEK 3.4 billion will affect the result but not the cash flow in the fourth quarter of 2004. The remaining book value for TeliaSonera International Carrier will be zero.That a careful reassessment of future year’s cash flows as a basis for the asset valuation of International Carrier would be finalized before the end of the year has been indicated in both

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