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Getinge acquires leading manufacturer of Ceiling Hoist Lifters

Getinge acquires leading manufacturer of Ceiling Hoist Lifters Getinge has acquired BHM Medical Inc. of Canada. The company develops and distributes patient handling equipment for Healthcare and Elderly care. The market for ceiling lifters is growing by approximately 15% annually and BHM is a world-leader with a global market share of 25%. Through the worldwide sales and marketing organization of the Extended Care business area, BHM's strong range of ceiling lifters will be launched on several markets in Western Europe, where they are not represented today. BHM had annual revenues of around

Ericsson acquires the French systems integration company Audilog

Ericsson has today announced the acquisition of the French company Audilog, specialized in systems integration in the area of network management.Systems integration, supporting telecom operators in creating competitive consumer service offerings and efficient business processes, is a strategic area in the Ericsson Global Services portfolio. The acquisition of the French company Audilog reinforces Ericsson's focus on growing its services business. Audilog has for two decades worked closely with leading operators in France and on international markets in securing quality of network and

Atlas Copco inaugurates rock reinforcement competence center

Atlas Copco inaugurates rock reinforcement competence center Stockholm, Sweden, September 22, 2004: Atlas Copco has inaugurated its first dedicated development center for rock reinforcement technology, with the aim to make rock excavation and underground operations safer and more productive. The center, based in Feistritz/Drau, Austria, is the former headquarters of MAI Ankertechnik, which Atlas Copco acquired in 2002. Atlas Copco has invested MEUR 2.3 (MSEK 21) in new production machines and to extend and modernize the production facilities, in order to increase productivity and lower

DISCLOSURE NOTICE

DISCLOSURE NOTICE New York and Stockholm - Tele2 AB, ("Tele2"), (Nasdaq Stock Market: TLTOA and TLTOB and Stockholm Stock Exchange: TEL2A and TEL2B), the leading alternative pan-European telecommunications company, today announced that it has acquired 5,300,000 shares in Song Networks Holding AB. Tele2's total holding thus amounts to 5,300,000 shares in Song Networks Holding AB, corresponding to 10,1% of the votes and 9,5% of the capital in the company. Tele2's holding after conversion of all convertible debentures amounts to 9,6% of the votes and 9,1% of the capital. CONTACTS Lars-Johan

DISCLOSURE NOTICE

New York and Stockholm - Tele2 AB, ("Tele2"), (Nasdaq Stock Market: TLTOA and TLTOB and Stockholm Stock Exchange: TEL2A and TEL2B), the leading alternative pan-European telecommunications company, today announced that it has acquired 5,300,000 shares in Song Networks Holding AB. Tele2's total holding thus amounts to 5,300,000 shares in Song Networks Holding AB, corresponding to 10,1% of the votes and 9,5% of the capital in the company. Tele2's holding after conversion of all convertible debentures amounts to 9,6% of the votes and 9,1% of the capital.CONTACTSLars-Johan Jarnheimer

MANAGEMENT CHANGE IN FISKARS BRANDS, INC

Fiskars Corporation Stock Exchange Release September 22, 2004 at 10.00 a.m.MANAGEMENT CHANGE IN FISKARS BRANDS, INC. Bill Denton, President and CEO of Fiskars Brands, Inc., will beresigning as President and CEO of the company. The resignation willbecome effective upon acceptance by the Board of Directors and hewill withdraw from active duties at the end of September. He willhowever be available at the request of the board in an advisory rolefor the next two years until his formal retirement. The resignationis in line with the options

The Polish government and the concession company AWSA* have agreed construction terms for Phase 2 of A2 expressway

The Polish government and the concession company AWSA* have agreed construction terms for Phase 2 of A2 expressway Poland's Deputy Infrastructure Minister Mr. Jan Kurylczyk confirmed on Tuesday that the Government of Poland and the concession company AWSA, in which NCC is a partner, have reached agreement regarding the costs for continued construction of the A2 expressway. For the construction consortium, in which NCC and Strabag of Austria are members, this agreement in principle is an important step on the way to securing the construction assignment from AWSA. The total construction value

TELE2 OFFERS SEK 75 PER SHARE FOR SONG NETWORKS

TELE2 OFFERS SEK 75 PER SHARE FOR SONG NETWORKS Not for release, publication or distribution in or into the United States, Canada, Australia or Japan. Tele2 AB ("Tele2"), the leading alternative pan-European telecommunications company, today announced a cash offer to purchase all of the outstanding shares, and convertible debentures (the "Offer") of Song Networks Holding AB ("Song Networks"). The acquisition enables Tele2 to expand its product offering to Nordic residential and business customers. The combination is expected to create annual synergies of over MSEK 300 when Song Networks has

ELEKTA'S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2004

ELEKTA'S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2004 PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, September 21, 2004 Today, September 21, Elekta AB (publ) held its Annual General Meeting. 75 shareholders, representing 43.1 percent of the votes in the company attended the Meeting, which was held at the Finlandshuset Conference Center, Snickarbacken 4, in Stockholm. President and CEO Laurent Leksell reported on the development of the company during the 2003/04 fiscal year and for the three-month period May-July 2004. Laurent Leksell concluded that 2003/04 was another successful year for Elekta. The company continues to increase

PAKTEL TAKES LEGAL ACTION TO ENFORCE CONTRACT WITH PTA REGARDING ITS GSM LAUNCH

PAKTEL TAKES LEGAL ACTION TO ENFORCE CONTRACT WITH PTA REGARDING ITS GSM LAUNCH New York, Stockholm, London and Luxembourg - September 21, 2004 - Millicom International Cellular S.A. ("Millicom") (Nasdaq Stock Market: MICC, Stockholmsbörsen and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: MIC), announces that its subsidiary Paktel is today starting legal proceedings in Pakistan against the PTA (the Pakistani regulator) at the Supreme Court to enforce the contractual agreement between the parties announced on September 3, 2004. The written agreement between Paktel and the PTA specified that, on payment of

Ericsson makes donation to Harvard University for new Anna Lindh Professorship

Harvard's Kennedy School of Government has named a new endowed Professorship in Global Leadership & Public Policy in memory of Anna Lindh, the Foreign Minister of Sweden, who was the victim of a fatal attack in Stockholm one year ago. To establish the professorship, Ericsson is providing a cornerstone donation of USD 1 million.With the full endorsement and support of the Government of Sweden and Minister Lindh's family, The John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University will create the Anna Lindh Professorship in Global Leadership and Public Policy to remember Minister Lindh as

Ericsson shows advanced broadband solutions for VoIP, TV and multimedia services

During Broadband World Forum, Venice, September 20-23, Ericsson will focus on different sides of converged communications and the evolution of new consumer driven broadband services such as VoIP, TV and multimedia. In the Plenary panel Torbjörn Nilsson, Senior Vice President of Ericsson will address trends for broadband content and applications.In the broadband area, Ericsson is driving the shift from best effort to powerful Quality-of-Service enabled access. This will make it possible for operators to control costs and compete with higher bandwidths and new enriched services. At Broadband

Ericsson delivers 6,000 access points to Europe's fastest growing public Wi-Fi network

A major milestone is reached for Europe's largest and fastest growing public access Wi-Fi network, The Cloud. Ericsson has today supplied over 6,000-access points to be integrated into different public locations around UK."The success of The Cloud over the past year has been based around a robust business strategy that integrates innovation with market demands." said Niall Murphy, CTO The Cloud. "We pride ourselves on operating one of the most flexible public access Wi-Fi networks and delivering that with some of the most innovative partners in the industry." The Cloud operates a multi

ELEKTA'S PRESIDENT & CEO DR LAURENT LEKSELL ASSUMES NEW ROLE AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - TOMAS PUUSEPP APPOINTED NEW PRESIDE

ELEKTA'S PRESIDENT & CEO DR LAURENT LEKSELL ASSUMES NEW ROLE AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - TOMAS PUUSEPP APPOINTED NEW PRESIDENT & CEO, EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2005 PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, September 21, 2004 To facilitate a phase of accelerated profitable growth and entry into new markets, the international medical technology Group Elekta today announced that Dr Laurent Leksell will step down as President and CEO, effective May 1, 2005. Dr Leksell will assume a new role as executive member of the Board of Directors in charge of Elekta's strategic development, long-term customer relationships and market

SAS Cargo signs global contract with Post Danmark

SAS Cargo signs global contract with Post Danmark SAS Air Mail, a division under SAS Cargo, has signed a two-year agreement with Post Danmark (the Danish national mail company) about transportation of its global letter mail. The contract is regarding transportation of approximately 2,100 tons letters annually transported from Copenhagen to about 180 different countries. - We are very happy about the agreement, since it gives us a good and stable volume for our production. At the same time we see the contract as a result of our investments in keeping a high and stable quality level in our

Interim report for the three-month period May 1-July 31, 2004

Interim report for the three-month period May 1-July 31, 2004 · Profit after taxes rose with 32 percent to SEK 54 M (41). Earnings per share before dilution increased to SEK 1.74 (1.26) and after dilution to SEK 1.73 (1.24). · Operating profit increased by 42 percent to SEK 75 M (53) and the operating margin was 10 percent (9). · Cash flow after investments was negative SEK 112 M (neg: 24) mainly as a result of increased tied up working capital. · Order bookings amounted to SEK 688 M (835), a decline with 18 percent compared to the strong first quarter last year. At fixed exchange rates,

Election committee appointed in Sardus

A-listed food-products group AB Sardus has according to the Annual General Meeting in March 2004 now appointed an election committee. The three major shareholders, together representing 26 per cent of the votes, have appointed a member each while The Shareholders Association has appointed a forth member. The members are Ulf Strömsten appointed by Catella Fonder Henrik Strömbom appointed by Arvid Svensson Invest Carl Rosén appointed by Andra AP-fonden Lars O Andersson appointed by Aktiespararnas Riksförbund. The secretary in the election committee without voting right is according to

Tess chooses IBS business software for more efficient supply chain management

IBS has signed an agreement with the Norwegian industrial group Tess for the supply of a new solution for more efficient supply chain management and improved processes. The agreement includes software, professional services and hardware.Tess is a leading supplier of industrial components, including hoses and other equipment with associated technical service. Within the industrial and offshore segment, Tess supplies products for operation and maintenance, including welding equipment, work clothes and tools. The group conducts wholesale and retail operations via some 80 outlets throughout

NOTE strengthens management team and appoints new NOTE Lund CEO

NOTE, one of Scandinavia’s leading contract manufacturers of electronics, has appointed Rikard Nilsson as the new CEO of NOTE Lund. The current CEO, Kjell-Åke Andersson, will be moving on to work on acquisitions at the Group level.NOTE, which had its IPO on the Stockholm Stock Exchange O-List in June, is presently entering a new growth phase, which also includes expansion outside of Sweden’s borders. NOTE’s goal is to become one of Europe’s leading contract manufacturers within five years. NOTE Lund CEO Kjell-Åke Andersson is moving up to the Group level to help meet the demands of the

Sonera opens its UMTS network to commercial use on October 12, 2004

Sonera opens its UMTS network to commercial use on October 12, 2004 Faster data transmission will considerably improve the usability of services On October 12, 2004, Sonera will launch the commercial use of its UMTS network in twenty locations in Finland. Mobile working, which has been on the rise, and diversifying mobile services set higher requirements for the capacity and data transmission rate of the network. The data transmission rate of Sonera's UMTS network is 384 kbps at its best. High-speed data transmission is useful, for instance, when the user opens email attachment files,

Atlas Copco's Capital Markets Day in summary

Atlas Copco's Capital Markets Day in summary Stockholm, Sweden, September 21, 2004: Today, Atlas Copco holds its annual Capital Markets Day. The meeting is aimed at giving a deeper understanding of the Group's strategy, structure, and ongoing activities. Gunnar Brock, President and CEO, reconfirms the near-term outlook given on July 17, when Atlas Copco presented its second quarter report. "The positive demand trend for Atlas Copco's products and services is expected to continue." The Atlas Copco Group has a vision to be first in mind-first in choice of customers and other key stakeholders.

Cognos adjusts public offer for Frango

This offer is not directed to persons whose participation requires a further prospectus, registration or measures other than those required under Swedish law. The press release may not be distributed or released in any country in which distribution or the offer requires measures as stated in the preceding paragraph or is in contravention of the rules in such a country. This announcement is a translation of the Swedish announcement and in the event of any difference between the two, the Swedish announcement will prevail. Cognos adjusts public offer for Frango OTTAWA, ON and BURLINGTON, MA,

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