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KYRO?S RECORD-BREAKING FOURTH QUARTER

Kyro Corporation STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 3 February 2005, 8.30 a.m.KYRO’S RECORD-BREAKING FOURTH QUARTER - Net sales EUR 231.7 (226.7) million; EUR 237.7 million and 5.0% growth if calculated with foreign exchange rates from 2003- Operating profit before amortisation of goodwill EUR 21.8 (22.9) million- Profit before taxes EUR 21.0 (20.4) million- Equity ratio was 62.6% (58.6%).- Board’s dividend proposal EUR 0.06/share- Group order book on 31 December 2004 was EUR 86.7 (81.4) million- Glaston Technologies’ orders in December were at a record level of EUR 27.7 million-

Release of material regarding fourth quarter on 9 February 2005

1) Material PowerPoint-presentation, spreadsheets and quarterly report will be available on Orkla's Internet pages www.orkla.com at 8.00 a.m. Norwegian time.   2) Streaming - in Norwegian Both the presentation that takes place in Oslo (Vika Atrium Konferansesenter, Munkedamsvn. 45) at 9.00 a.m. Norwegian time, and the following Q&A-session will be given in Norwegian and streamed directly to Orkla's Internet pages www.orkla.no. For registration to the presentation in Oslo, send an e-mail to info@orkla.no before Friday 4 February 2005.   3) Speaker's notes in English The

Supplement to prospectus dated December 15, 2004 – Publication of financial statements for 2004 for OMX and CSE

OMX and Copenhagen Stock Exchange have earlier today published their respective financial state-ments for 2004. OMX’s press release has the following wording: “2004 – Many important steps toward an integrated Nordic Baltic marketplace • Revenue amounted to SEK 3,115 m (2,686), including a gain of SEK 92 m from the sale of NGX, SEK 16 m from the sale of XACT Fonder and SEK 101 m from the divestment of APK. • Total expenses declined to SEK 2,599 m (3,256), including SEK 130 m in provisions for prem-ises and SEK 99 m in VAT repayments. • Operating income rose to SEK 524 m (loss: 449) •

”Top ten” in mobile phone sales at Telia's stores in January 2005

Ranking January - Ranking December - Model - Note1 - 1 - Nokia 3310 - R 2 - 3 - Nokia 3510i - R 3 - 5 - Sony Ericsson T630 - GO + K + R 4 - 4 - Siemens A65 - R 5 - 6 - Sony Ericsson K700i - GO + K 6 - 2 - Samsung SGH-E330 -GO + K 7 - 7 - Sony Ericsson K500i - GO + K + R 8 - 8 - Samsung SGH-X460 - GO + R 9 - 10 - Nokia 5140 - GO + K 10 - 9 - Samsung SGH-D500 - GO + K Explanation for abbreviations under Note: R - sold with Telia Refill prepaid card; GO - sold with preconfigured Telia GO subscription; K - with built-in camera, (+K - sold packaged with camera), 3G - for both GSM and 3G networks.

ELEKTA HAVE REPURCHASED OWN SHARES FOR SEK 50 M

PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, February 2, 2005During the period January 19 through February 1, 2005, Elekta has repurchased 224,900 B shares at an average price of SEK 222.34, totaling SEK 50,005,161. Accordingly, Elekta’s current holding of own shares (treasury stock) amounts to 224,900 B shares, which will be cancelled. These repurchases were carried out in line with the Board’s decision on December 14, 2004, to fulfill the company’s dividend policy through the repurchase of shares amounting to SEK 50 M, corresponding to 20 percent of net profit in the 2003/04 fiscal year. The total number of

The Board of Directors’ proposal for a share split and redemption procedure

Stockholm, Sweden, February 2, 2005: The financial position of the Group is strong due to a number of years with strong cash flow performance and the recent disposal of the professional electric tools business for a total price of MSEK 4 705. It is the Board of Directors’ opinion that the Group’s current financial position is more than adequate to support the Group’s strategy and financial targets.In order to adjust the Group’s balance sheet to a more efficient structure, the Board of Directors proposes to the Annual General Meeting a share redemption procedure, whereby every share is split

Brock comments on Atlas Copco’s Q4 results 2004

Stockholm, Sweden, February 2, 2005: Today, Atlas Copco reported its fourth quarter results. Gunnar Brock, President and CEO comments, “The Group achieved a double-digit growth rate in all geographical regions. We have improved our market presence; both product sales and the aftermarket business have developed very favorably.”In the fourth quarter, orders received increased 18% to MSEK 13 124 (11 141) corresponding to a volume growth of 12%. Revenues increased 13%, 8% in volume to MSEK 12 957 (11 473). The operating margin increased to 14.0% (12.8). Profit after financial items improved 31%

Financial Information from Boliden during Year 2005

9 February Full Year Report 2004 27 April Interim Report January-March 2005 Annual General Meeting 25 July Interim Report January-June 2005 25 October Interim Report January-September 2005 -30 - For further information, please contact: Ulf Söderström, Senior VP Group Communications, telephone +46 8 610 15 57, +46 70 618 95 95 Boliden is one of the leading mining and smelting companies in the world with operations in Sweden, Finland, Norway and Ireland. Boliden’s main products are copper, zinc, lead, gold and silver.Exploration and Recycling of Base Metals are also important within the

SWECO wins large order in Finland

SWECO has been commissioned to modernise a number of hydropower stations in Northern Finland. This extensive project is expected to take six or seven years to complete.The task of modernising these hydropower stations will be carried out by SWECO’s consulting engineering company in Finland, SWECO PIC, together with hydropower specialists from SWECO VBB in Sweden. ”It’s gratifying that we continue to win projects in which consultants can co-operate across national borders,” says Kari Harsunen, Vice President, Process Industry Division at SWECO PIC. ”This shows once again that the merger with

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Report on Q4 and full-year 2004 summary

(unaudited) Strong order growth in Q4 – proposed split and distribution to shareholders of MSEK 6 078 •Order received up 18%, corresponding to volume growth of 12%. •Revenues reached MSEK 12 957 (11 473), up 8% in volume. •Operating profit margin increased to 14.0% (12.8). •Profit after financial items increased 31% to MSEK 1 804 (1 377) •Net profit increased to MSEK 1 192 (937) and earnings per share to SEK 5.69 (4.47). •Operating cash flow totaled MSEK 1 198 (1 292). •Proposed 4:1 split and distribution to shareholders of SEK 29.00 per share through - annual dividend for 2004, SEK 9.00 (7.

Componenta applies for listing of 2001 option rights on main list of Helsinki Exchanges

Componenta Corporation is applying to have the 2001 share option rights listed for public trading on the main list of the Helsinki Exchanges as from 9 February 2005. There are a total of 445,722 option rights and each option right entitles the holder to subscribe for one new Componenta Corporation share with a nominal value of 2 euros. The current subscription price for the share with the option right is EUR 4.60, which takes into account the dividend paid for 2002. The share subscription price is reduced by the amount of the dividends paid before subscription on the date of record for each

Componenta applies for listing of 2001 option rights on main

Componenta Corporation STOCK EXCHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT 2.2.2005 at 14.00Componenta applies for listing of 2001 option rights on mainlist of Helsinki Exchanges Componenta Corporation is applying to have the 2001 share optionrights listed for public trading on the main list of theHelsinki Exchanges as from 9 February 2005. There are a total of445,722 option rights and each option right entitles the holderto subscribe for one new Componenta Corporation share with anominal value of 2 euros. The current subscription price for theshare with the option right is EUR 4.60, which takes into

Vattenfall Europe combines strengths and introduces consistent brand

Intention to change Bewag´s and HEW´s name as of January 1, 2006. Third largest energy company in Germany strengthens competitive position.As of January 1, 2006, Vattenfall Europe´s Managing Board intends to transfer the local brands of Bewag and HEW in “Vattenfall”. Also, it plans to rename the respective companies: Berlin-based Bewag is to be “Vattenfall Europe Berlin” and the Hamburgische Electricitäts-Werke (HEW) will be “Vattenfall Europe Hamburg”. “We wish to concentrate our potential and thus strengthen Vattenfall Europe´s position on the market”, said Vattenfall Europe´s CEO Klaus

Year-end Report for 2004

Quarter Full year MSEK 4-04 3-04 4-03 2004 2003 Net 4,042 3,824 3,940 15,653 15,816 turnover Operating 335 535 507 1,860 2,338 profit Profit 281 478 462 1,654 2,126 after financial items Profit 238 338 295 1,211 1,451 after tax Earnings 2.81 3.99 3.69 14.49 18.14 per share (before dilution), SEK Earnings 2.81 3.99 3.55 14.36 17.48 per share (after dilution), SEK Return on 7.0 10.1 7.8 8.4 9.7 equity, % - The Group’s net turnover amounted to MSEK 15,653 (2003: 15,816). - The profit after tax was MSEK 1,211 (1,451). - Earnings per share after dilution amounted to SEK 14.36 (17.48). Return on

Axis AB: Invitation to Axis' Year-end report conference call

Time: Wednesday, February 9, 2005 at 10 a.m. CET Telephone conference number: +44 (0) 20 7162 0180 Password: Axis Axis AB participants: Ray Mauritsson, CEO and Fredrik Sjöstrand, CFO The press release for Axis AB's Year-end report will be issued around 9 a.m CET on Wednesday, February 9. The slide presentation will be available at: http://www.axis.com/corporate/investor/index.php under the headline "Financial reports and presentations" on Wednesday, February 9 around 09.00 a.m CET. A recorded version of the presentation will be available for 5 working days on +44(0) 20 7031 40 64 access

Focus on leading-edge expertise in microelectronics - PartnerTech Creates New Business Opportunities

From cell phones to washing machines to heavy industrial equipment, the field of microelectronics is evolving rapidly. To remain in the forefront, companies must invest in both expertise and technical production tools. That's one reason PartnerTech is expanding its microelectronics product portfolio. “Our offering in this area will now be highly competitive," says CEO Mikael Jonson, “for both our Swedish and continental customers. We have already noted great interest in the new technology.”Technological developments are leading to more stringent demands on today's products. Practicality,

Telephone Conference on Year-End Report 2004 Tuesday February 8, at 11:00AM (CET)

Observer AB invites you to participate in a telephone conference on the Year-End Report 2004, on Tuesday February 8 at 11.00 am (CET). Robert Lundberg, CEO, Anders Lundmark, CFO, and other group managers will participate in the conference. In order to participate, please call +44 (0) 207 162 0180 and state password: Observer. The Year-End Report will be published on Tuesday February 8, at approximately 09:00-09:30 am (CET). Observer AB (publ) For further information, please contact: Alexandra Gershagen, Corporate Communications, phone +46 (0) 8 507 410 13/ +46 (0) 70 969 97 67, e-mail:

Telephone Conference on Year-End Report 2004 Tuesday February 8, at 11:00AM (CET)

Observer AB invites you to participate in a telephone conference on the Year-End Report 2004, on Tuesday February 10 at 11.00 am (CET). Robert Lundberg, CEO, Anders Lundmark, CFO, and other group managers will participate in the conference. In order to participate, please call +44 (0) 207 162 0180 and state password: Observer. The Year-End Report will be published on Tuesday February 8, at approximately 09:00-09:30 am (CET). Observer AB (publ) For further information, please contact: Alexandra Gershagen, Corporate Communications, phone +46 (0) 8 507 410 13/ +46 (0) 70 969 97 67, e-mail:

HiQ develops control system for Tidningstryckarna AB

HiQ has received an order from Tidningstryckarna AB to develop further a control system for handling packing and delivery of newspapers to the end customer.“We have nearly 15 years’ experience of working with various players in the newspaper industry. Most of the processes involved in printing daily newspapers are now automated, with high requirements of system reliability. If our client Tidningstryckarna is to be able to ensure punctual deliveries, it needs a control system capable of meeting these requirements. At HiQ, we have the skills to achieve this and are able to assist

More service orders to Aker Kvaerner

"Since introducing M.O.R.E.(TM) we have seen an increasing number of inquires and orders from pulp mills all over the world. The recent orders confirm that we are successful in offering service products that improve our clients operations, which of course is gratifying for us," says Staffan Björklund, Vice President, Global Service, Kvaerner Pulping. Oji Paper Co. Ltd, Tomioka mill in Japan, has ordered a rebuild of their bleach plant. Parts of the pulp washing equipment, two diffuser washers, will be adjusted to fit future conditions due to planned process modifications. Among other

PROGRESS MADE WITH HK RUOKATALO?S CORPORATE RESTRUCTURING IN FINLAND

HK Ruokatalo Oyj STOCK EXCHANGE BULLETIN 2 February 2005, at 10amPROGRESS MADE WITH HK RUOKATALO’S CORPORATE RESTRUCTURING IN FINLAND Meeting today, HK Ruokatalo’s Board of Directors has decided toestablish a subsidiary to assume responsibility for domesticindustrial operations, sales, marketing and logistics and transport.This move was made to complete the corporate restructuring commencedat HK Ruokatalo in autumn 2004. Transfer will take place on 31 March2005 as a business transfer. The new subsidiary will engage in thetransferred business with effect from 1 April 2005. The new

OMX – Financial Statement for year-end 2004

2004 – Many important steps toward an integrated Nordic Baltic marketplace• Revenue amounted to SEK 3,115 m (2,686), including a gain of SEK 92 m from the sale of NGX, SEK 16 m from the sale of XACT Fonder and SEK 101 m from the divestment of APK. • Total expenses declined to SEK 2,599 m (3,256), including SEK 130 m in provisions for premises and SEK 99 m in VAT repayments. • Operating income rose to SEK 524 m (loss: 449) • Adjusted operating income increased to SEK 544 m (113) • Income after financial items rose to SEK 462 m (loss: 472), including SEK 12 m in accrued interest expenses

Mikael Nachemson’s shareholding in Bure

Mikael Nachemson, who is today taking over as President of Bure, has formally no direct or indirect holdings of shares or warrants in Bure, as defined and applied in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority. On 1 February 2005, however, Mikael Nachemson has both influence and financial exposure relating to 11,320,000 shares and 1,360,000 warrants in Bure through a pension commitment ensured with a company-owned capital investment with his former employer, Investment AB Öresund. These shares and warrants are not notifiable to the Swedish

BENETTON GROUP PRELIMINARY CONSOLIDATED REVENUES FOR 2004 OF 1,685 MILLION EURO

Ponzano, February 1st 2005 – Benetton Group reports that preliminary consolidated revenues for 2004 (*), subject to approval by the Board of Directors on March 31, 2005, were 1,685 million euro against 1,859 million euro for 2003 – substantially in line with the figure previously communicated - influenced by the disposal of the sports equipment business in the previous financial year and by the persistent weakness of foreign currencies. Preliminary consolidated revenues for the casual clothing sector, which represent around 90% of the total, were down by around 4.7% to 1,505 million euro,

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