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Ainax AB listed at Stockholm Stock Exchange

As of today, the holding company Ainax AB is listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange’s O list.The purpose of Ainax’s business operations is to administer the Series A shares held in Scania aiming for the best possible return for the shareholders. The company holds 27,320,838 Series A shares in Scania, corresponding to 24.8 per cent of the votes and 13.7 per cent of the capital. Ainax AB was formed in 1999 and is located in Stockholm. “We warmly welcome Ainax to Stockholm Stock Exchange,” says Henrik Paulsson, acting President of Stockholm Stock Exchange. Mariana Burenstam Linder, CEO of

Information regarding Protect Data's warrant program

Protect Data’s warrant program 2001/2004 expired November 30, 2004. Total number of warrants amounted to 400.000, of which 365.000 were sold to employees at the time of grant. Of these 365.000 warrants, 334.700 have been exercised for subscription of the same number of new shares. Subscription price per share was SEK 52. In addition, 10.500 warrants from warrant program 2001/2006 have been exercised for subscription of the same number of new shares. These warrants have a subscription price of SEK 26 and the program expires February 28, 2006. The new share issues result in a total dilution

Cevian Capital L.P. exercises option to aquire shares in Intrum Justitia AB (publ)

Please be advised that Cevian Capital L.P. has exercised its option to aquire an additional 2,650,669 shares representing 3.1% of the capital and votes in Intrum Justitia AB (publ). After the investment Cevian Capital L.P. holds 8.4 % of the capital and of the number of votes in the company. For further information please contact Lars Förberg or Christer Gardell (Tel +46 8 545 675 50) Yours faithfully Denzil Boschar Director

Skanska to reconstruct Amtrak facility in Manhattan for SEK 850 M

Skanska has been contracted to renovate the ventilation and safety facilities at East River Tunnels in New York. The contract amounts to SEK 850 M (USD 127 M) and is included in order bookings for the fourth quarter of 2004. The customer is Amtrak, also known as the National Passenger Railroad Corporation.Work begins in January 2005 and is scheduled for completion within 48 months. The project is part of Amtrak’s program to improve safety of tracks and tunnels. The ventilation system will be replaced and new airshafts added to ensure air supply and smoke ventilation. The project will also

BROADBAND PAY-TV SERVICE LAUNCHED

Modern Times Group MTG AB, the international entertainment-broadcasting group, today announced the launch of its pay-TV services via broadband. Following the announcement of a groundbreaking agreement with broadband network operator Bredbandsbolaget in August, Viasat Broadcasting has today made its pay-TV channels available to 300,000 households in 50 Swedish cities that are connected to Bredbandsbolaget’s fibre network. These households can now place orders to subscribe to Viasat’s premium pay-TV package. Viasat is the first broadcaster in Sweden to offer TV via broadband across the entire

AB Volvo repurchase 250,000 B 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 Tuesday, November 30, acquired 250,000 series B shares. The shares were traded between SEK 271.50 and 275.50 with an average price of SEK 273.94.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 to exceed a total purchase amount of SEK 4,300,000,000. After the repurchase, AB Volvo is in possession of a total of 6,950,246

Micronic Introduces LRS15000-TFT3 Laser Pattern Generator For Volume Production of Generation 7 Gray Tone Photomasks

Taby, Sweden – December 1, 2004 – Micronic Laser Systems today introduced a new laser pattern generation tool for volume production of leading-edge TFT-LCD photomasks. The LRS15000-TFT3, the latest addition to Micronic’s production-proven LRS pattern generator line, combines state-of-the-art resolution with a 1300 x 1500 mm maximum mask size to enable Generation 7 TFT-LCD photomask writing. The tool’s resolution of 0.75 micron also provides the capability for creating gray tone masks (GTM), a technology that saves process steps in TFT manufacturing.The LRS15000-TFT3 features a major

Ericsson selected by Cingular Wireless to deploy 3G UMTS/HSDPA network

Cingular Wireless LLC, the largest wireless carrier in the United States, has chosen Ericsson as a supplier and integrator in the buildout of Cingular's next generation voice and data network. Under the terms of the agreement, Ericsson will provide a portion of Cingular's UMTS/High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) packet core and radio network equipment."Ericsson is proud of our long-standing partnership with Cingular, which has continued from Cingular's GSM rollout to migration to 3G networks," said Carl-Henric Svanberg, President and CEO of Ericsson. "We take it to heart that Cingular

OUTOKUMPU TO PROCEED WITH REDUCING ITS OWNERSHIP IN BOLIDEN - UP TO 37 MILLION SHARES OFFERED

OUTOKUMPU OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE November 30, 2004 at 7.00 pmOUTOKUMPU TO PROCEED WITH REDUCING ITS OWNERSHIP IN BOLIDEN- UP TO 37 MILLION SHARES OFFERED The Board of Directors of Boliden AB (publ) has decided, based onthe authorization granted by Boliden’s extraordinary general meetingof shareholders, to launch a directed issue to institutionalinvestors (the "Boliden Offering"). Concurrently, Outokumpu hasdecided to proceed with reducing its ownership in Boliden asannounced earlier this month (the "Outokumpu Offering" and, togetherwith the Boliden Offering, the "Combined

Aker Kvaerner expands presence in Saudi Arabia

Aker Kvaerner has been active for several decades in Saudi Arabia. The present restructuring and renaming of its in-Kingdom operations reflect the company's ongoing commitment to the region. AK Process, together with its new joint venture partner, Saudi Pan Gulf, will intensify its business development effort and further increase its presence in the region.  Following the launch of the new company, Wim van der Zande, President of AK Process, said, "The continuing growth in the petrochemical industry in Saudi Arabia and increased private sector investments offer a number of attractive

NCC to construct detention center in Karlstad for SEK 107 million

NCC Construction Sweden has been commissioned to refurbish and extend the premises of the National Prison and Probation Administration and the Police Authority in Karlstad. The customer is Skandrenting AB and the order is worth approximately SEK 107 million.The property concerned is the headquarters of the Police Authority in the county of Värmland, which is now further centralizing its activities. In addition to administrative premises, the assignment includes the expansion of 30 new detention spaces on behalf of the National Prison and Probation Administration. NCC has accounted for

Completion of merger of APK and VPC

VPC AB and OMX AB (publ) today announce that the parties have fulfilled the terms and conditions of the agreements regarding the merger of the OMX-owned Finnish Central Securities Depository (APK) and VPC, the Swedish equivalent, thereby creating a strong joint central securities depository group within the Nordic region. Following the completion of the merger, the business area Settlement & Depository will be deconsolidated and will no longer be a part of the OMX organization. For more information or comments, please contact: Hanna Linderstål, Communication, VPC +46 8 402 91 45 Anna Rasin,

*BONUS ISSUE OF KYRO CORPORATION

EXCHANGE NOTICE 476/2004, 30 November 2004 SHARESBONUS ISSUE OF KYRO CORPORATION A total of 39 675 000 shares subscribed in KyroCorporation's bonus issue will be traded on the HelsinkiStock Exchange as old shares as of 1 December 2004. Identifiers of Kyro Corporation's share Trading code: KRO1VISIN code: FI0009010219Orderbook id: 24293Number of shares: 79 350 000 HELSINKI STOCK EXCHANGEJanne SeppänenVice President Surveillance Finland

Three important orders for MultiQ!

Nemo-Q, world leading supplier of electronic queue systems, and Bingolotto, the non-profit organisations’ lottery, and Lexcom of Germany are ordering screens. The total value of the orders amounts to SEK 5.0 million.The order from Nemo-Q comprises 200 12” modules with touch function, to be built into Nemo-Q’s queue system and delivered to Spain’s social security system. Nemo-Q is a new customer and constitutes a new customer segment for MultiQ. The screens will be located in an environment where they are exposed to rough conditions. This is a touch application and it places great demands on

Dates for publication of financial reports from Electrolux in 2005

February 15 Consolidated results for 2004 April 20 Annual General Meeting and Interim report for the period January – March July 19 Interim report for the period January – June October 25 Interim report for the period January – September The Electrolux Group is the world’s largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen, cleaning and outdoor use, such as refrigerators, washing machines, cookers, vacuum cleaners, chainsaws, lawn mowers, and garden tractors. Every year, customers in more than 150 countries buy more than 55 million Electrolux Group products for both consumer and

Sectra introduces osteoporosis testing on its MicroDose mammography system

After several years of clinical evaluation in Europe, the Swedish IT and medical technology company Sectra is now introducing its unique combination of a low-dose digital mammography system and its osteoporosis testing technology as a generally available product at the ongoing RSNA 2004, the scientific assembly and meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.Combining these products enables the unique capability of performing osteoporosis testing by simply acquiring an x-ray of a woman’s hand in connection with a mammography examination. The highly precise Sectra Digital X-ray

Saab Bofors Underwater Systems becomes Saab Underwater Systems

The Saab subsidiary Saab Bofors Underwater Systems AB is now changing name to the short and powerful Saab Underwater Systems AB.Saab Underwater Systems is one of the world leaders in the area of underwater systems, with special focus on shallow and difficult underwater environments. The company focuses on sensor systems, precision engagement systems, remotely operated and autonomous underwater vehicles, i.e. ROV:s and AUV:s. Saab is one of the world’s leading high-technology companies, with its main operations focusing on defence, aviation and space. The group covers a broad spectrum of

OK to talk on your mobile phone while shopping

– but speak quietly if you are in Denmark The Swedes are slightly more tolerant than other Scandinavians when it comes to their views on talking on mobile phones or sending SMS messages. For example, four out of five Swedes feel it is completely acceptable to talk on their mobile phone when they are in a shop, while the majority of Danes feel that you should ask to call back if you receive a call. These are some of the findings of a recent Nordic survey on communication habits that was commissioned by TeliaSonera.According to the survey results, reading SMS or MMS messages is acceptable in

Veidekke to Renovate CC Mart'n Shopping Centre in Gjøvik

Veidekke Entreprenør AS has been commissioned by CC Mart'n Eiendom Gjøvik AS to undertake expansion and renovation of the CC Mart'n shopping centre in Gjøvik. The contract amounts to NOK 90 million excluding VATThis is a turnkey contract negotiated between Veidekke Entreprenør and the client. The contract includes construction of a new two-storey wing with a total floor area of 5,000 m2, and refurbishing of 13,000 m2 of the existing shopping centre. This will give the CC Mat grocery shop more floor space and the centre will have room for eight to ten new shops. Construction starts in

Changes within Telelogic's Board

Joakim Westh leaves Telelogic’s Board of Directors at his own requestMALMÖ, Sweden – November 30, 2004 – Telelogic (Stockholm Exchange/TLOG), today announces that Joakim Westh, due to new assignments within the Ericsson Group as of December 1st, wishes to resign as member of the Telelogic Board of Directors. Ericsson has been a customer of Telelogic for many years. In his new assignment at Ericsson, Joakim Westh will be in charge of the corporate function Operational Excellence, which among others includes the purchasing department. In order to ensure avoiding eventual future conflict of

Ericsson selected by NEC as supplier for 3G mobile platforms

"NEC's choice of Ericsson Mobile Platforms as a partner for their global WCDMA/GPRS products is a strong endorsement of our technology and leadership in 3G," said Sandeep Chennakeshu, President of Ericsson Mobile Platforms. "This is one of our important strategic moves for 3G," said Yoshiharu Tamura, Senior General Manager of NEC's Mobile Terminals Operations Unit. "With addition of Ericsson Mobile Platforms to our portfolio, NEC will be ready to offer a wider range of 3G mobile terminals to meet the various demands of 3G mobile operators and end users in a timely manner, in response to

Dometic opens factory in China

The Swedish Dometic Group is opening a new production facility in Suzhou outside Shanghai in China. The factory will manufacture miniBars for the Chinese hotel market that is expected to grow significantly with the upcoming Olympic Games in Beijing and other larger international events hosted in China in the next few years.– Dometic’s establishment in China is a clear entry on the world’s, at the moment, largest and most exciting market for hotel products. We need a production facility in China to be able to meet the very rapidly growing local demand, says Rutger Wachtmeister, Executive

Sales of shares to Veidekke employees show faith in the future

When subscriptions closed on 22 November, more than 1,200 employees had applied for shares in Veidekke. The two share issues, one directed at all employees and one at key personnel, were oversubscribed by 50 and 137% respectively. Veidekke's Board of Directors has therefore decided to increase the total number of shares from 700,000 to 1,000,000. This means that the employees are purchasing shares for NOK 66 million in their own companyThe annual offer of shares to Veidekke's employees was effected this year through two issues directed at all employees and at key personnel. The shares were

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