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Boliden proposes directed issue to international investors

Boliden proposes directed issue to international investors These materials may not be published, distributed or transmitted in the United States (including its territories and dependencies, any State of the United States and the District of Columbia). These materials are not an offer for sale of securities. The securities have not been registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act. No public offering of the

Ratos: Interim Report January-September 2004

CEO ARNE KARLSSON COMMENTS ON THE REPORT AT www.ratos.seTELEPHONE CONFERENCE 10 a.m., tel. no. +46 8 505 20 114 ·      Pre-tax profit SEK 1,852m (486) ·      Earnings per share SEK 20.80 (4.08) ·      Continued strong earnings trend in underlying portfolio ·      Total return on Ratos shares +27% ·      Hägglunds Drives and GS Hydro become separate holdings ·      Acquisition of Elitfönster after end of period   For additional information, please contact:Arne Karlsson, CEO, +46 8 700 17 00Clara Bolinder-Lundberg, IR, +46 8 700 17 63, +46 70 719 84 43

MTG TO HEDGE US DOLLAR AND SWISS FRANC CURRENCY EXPOSURE

MTG TO HEDGE US DOLLAR AND SWISS FRANC CURRENCY EXPOSURE Modern Times Group MTG AB, the international entertainment broadcasting group, today announced that it will hedge its US dollar and Swiss Franc denominated contracted outflow on a rolling twelve month basis. The items to be hedged relate to programming content acquired in foreign currencies. The hedging programme will reduce short-term currency translation effects on the group's cost base. For further information, please visit www.mtg.se, email info@mtg.se, or contact: Hans-Holger Albrecht, President & CEO tel: +46 (0) 8 562 000 50

AB Volvo announces share repurchase

AB Volvo announces share repurchase 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 Thursday, November 11, acquired 375,000 series B shares. The shares were traded between SEK 277.50 and 279.50 with an average price of SEK 278.73. 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

Ericsson CEO sees higher data speeds and mobility as key to continued growth

"Voice went mobile, now broadband is going mobile. Ericsson aims to bring broadband connectivity to everyone, wherever they are, not only over wireline, but now also over wireless networks. Mobile broadband services can be launched with any 3G technology, relying on Ericsson's unique and superior radio features and high service performance," said Carl-Henric Svanberg, president and CEO of Ericsson, at Ericsson Fall Capital Markets Day in San Diego today."Confidence is back in the industry; we are seeing an increased focus on business development and revenue growth," said Svanberg,

Ericsson Mobile Platforms reaches 30 percent global market share in WCDMA

Ericsson Mobile Platforms announced today that 30 percent of the world's WCDMA handsets sold during 2004 are based on Ericsson Mobile Platforms technology. Six of the top handset manufacturers in the world have license agreements with Ericsson Mobile Platforms for WCDMA."Handset manufactures and operators appreciate our platforms' stability, interoperability and performance," said Sandeep Chennakeshu, president of Ericsson Mobile Platforms. "Our platform architecture is unique as it allows handset manufacturers to develop applications for one platform and reuse the applications across the

Ericsson and Amoi in China signs contract for 3G mobile platforms

Ericsson Mobile Platforms has licensed its WCDMA platform U100 to Amoi. The U100 is commercially proven, a highly integrated, rich-multimedia enabled dual mode mobile platform supporting WCDMA and GSM/GPRS. "We are very pleased that Amoi, a premier brand and one of the largest domestic manufacturers in China, has selected our WCDMA platform for their 3G product portfolio," said Sandeep Chennakeshu, president of Ericsson Mobile Platforms. "The decision to select Ericsson Mobile Platforms for our 3G portfolio is based on our experience in working with Ericsson on GSM/GPRS and their

Handelsbanken: Standard & Poor's upgrades the ratings of Svenska Handelsbanken

In a press release earlier today Standard & Poor's Ratings Services announced that it had raised its counterparty long term credit rating on Svenska Handelsbanken and its mortgage company Stadshypotek to AA- from A+. The short term rating has been raised from A-1 to A-1+.   Standard & Poor's says among other things that the upgrading reflects the bank's superior and recurrent profitability, underpinned by a strong market position, tight management of credit risks, a focused management culture as well as the bank's consistent and prudent strategy.   With this upgrading by

Ericsson signs managed services and GSM infrastructure contract with Brasil Telecom

"Brasil Telecom aim is to be the first complete operator in Brazil, offering mobile and fixed telephony and Internet", says Ricardo Sacramento, president of Brasil Telecom GSM. "We are very pleased with our Managed Services partnership with Ericsson and it has improved Brasil Telecom's efficiency and is continuously saving operational costs for us". "Brasil Telecom GSM network is a green field area and we are honoured to be chosen to supply, operate and maintain the launch of their GSM network", says Anders Runevad, president of Ericsson Brazil. "With this agreement, we can ensure the

INTERIM REPORT JANUARI - SEPTEMBER 2004

Summary for the period* Net turnover has increased to KSEK 698 (178), compared with the same period in 2003. The gross transaction volume rose to KSEK 12,241 (2,826). The gross transaction margin during the period came to 4.7 per cent (4.8). * Profit/loss after tax amounted to KSEK –24,440 (-18,301). Profit/loss per share for the period came to SEK -2.3 (-3.3). * As of 30 September the number of wallets opened was 133,719, an increase of 140 per cent compared with the start of the year (31 Dec 2003: 55,700). As of 30 September the number of agreements signed with e-retailers totalled

New president appointed at Isaberg Rapid

New president appointed at Isaberg Rapid Ingemar Broström, B.Sc. Eng., (b. 1952) has been named president of Isaberg Rapid. He will take office during the first quarter 2005. Broström is currently president of Dormer Tools, with activities in the Nordic and Baltic countries, a position he has held since 1999. Dormer Tools manufactures high speed steel cutting tools for the metalworking industry and is part of the Sandvik Group. Broström has prior experience as president of Dormer Tools' businesses in the Netherlands and Asia/Middle East. He has also worked as sales manager for companies

NCC to build sections of City Tunnel in Malmö for SEK 1.5 billion

NCC to build sections of City Tunnel in Malmö for SEK 1.5 billion NCC has been commissioned to construct two phases of the City Tunnel in Malmö. The customer is the City Tunnel project within the Swedish Railway Administration and the total order value for the two sections is approximately SEK 1.5 billion. NCC has secured an order to build the new Malmö Central Lower and the Hyllie-Vintrie section. "We successfully tendered for two of three assignments. That's a sign of strength and is proof of the Swedish Railway Administration's confidence in NCC's ability to deliver large and complex

New Housing Project for Veidekke in Stockholm

Veidekke Bostad & Fastighet AB, a Swedish subsidiary of Veidekke ASA, has acquired a development property from Vasakronan AB in a very attractive area of Stockholm. A total of 126 flats are to be built on the site. The total cost of the project will be approximately NOK 397 million.Veidekke Bostad & Fastighet AB has acquired part of the 'Svea Artilleri' site from Vasakronan AB. The property is situated at Östermalm in Stockholm in the vicinity of the Swedish National Defence College and has very good transport connections. The site has been approved by the authorities for the

*M-REAL´S RATING BY MOODY´S DOWNGRADED

M-real Corporation Stock Exchange Bulletin 11.11.2004 at 2.15 p.m.M-REAL´S RATING BY MOODY´S DOWNGRADED Moody´s Investors Services has downgraded M-real Corporation´s ratingto Ba2. The outlook for the rating is stable. In July, Moody’sInvestors Services placed M-real on Credit Watch Negative for apossible lowering of its credit rating. M-REAL CORPORATION Corporate Communications For additional information contact M-real´s Chief Financial OfficerJuhani Pöhö tel. +358 50 598 7607 mobile

TECNOMEN SECURES A NEW CUSTOMER IN HONDURAS

Tecnomen Corporation PRESS RELEASE 11 November 2004TECNOMEN SECURES A NEW CUSTOMER IN HONDURAS Aló-Megatel, a subsidiary of América Móvil in Honduras, has chosen Tecnomen tosupply its prepaid system. Delivery is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2004. Since its debut in November 2003, Aló-Megatel has signed up more than 150,000wireless subscribers in Honduras. Aló-Megatel estimates its potential market inHonduras at 1 million subscribers. They plan to offer third-generation (3G)services comprising video, voice and data products. "Honduras has been experiencing significant

Interim Report, January-September 2004

Interim Report, January-September 2004 · Net sales amounted to SEK 31,995 M (31,226). · Profit after financial items increased to SEK 786 M (330). · Profit after tax rose to SEK 670 M (168). · Earnings per share amounted to SEK 6.55 (1.65). If you have any questions, please contact: Ann-Sofie Danielsson, Financial Director (Tel: +46 8 585 517 17, or +46 70 674 07 20); or Annica Gerentz, Vice President Corporate Communications (Tel: +46 8 585 522 04, or +46 70 398 42 09). All of NCC's press releases are available on www.ncc.info NCC is one of the leading construction and property development

Swedes like to talk while they eat

Press Release November 11, 2004 Swedes like to talk while they eat Three out of four Swedes think it is completely acceptable to answer their mobile phone during a family dinner, while the Danes disagree. The Swedes feel it is OK to use their mobile phone during a dinner at their friends' home, while many Finns feel they can talk on a mobile phone in a restaurant. These are some of the findings of a recent Nordic survey on mobile telephone habits that was commissioned by TeliaSonera. In the Nordic countries you should be careful about talking on your mobile phone at public places like

M-real's rating by Moody's downgraded (11 November, 2004)

M-real Corporation Stock Exchange Bulletin 11.11.2004 at 2.15 p.m.Moody´s Investors Services has downgraded M-real Corporation´s rating to Ba2.The outlook for the rating is stable. In July, Moody's Investors Servicesplaced M-real on Credit Watch Negative for a possible lowering of its creditrating. M-REAL CORPORATION Corporate Communications For additional information, contact M-real´s Chief Financial Officer JuhaniPöhö tel. +358 50 598 7607 mobile

INTERIM REPORT FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2004

INTERIM REPORT FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 Higher share of project commitments The first nine months of 2004 compared with the same period of 2003* ·Net sales rose to SEK 441 million (338). ·Operating profit before goodwill amortization (EBITA) rose to SEK 18 million (-153), producing an operating margin of 4.1% (-45.3) for the period. ·Profit after tax amounted to SEK 8 million (-150). ·Earnings per share for the period amounted to SEK 0.13 (-3.79). ·Cash flow from operating activities, excluding the liquidity effect of previous structural costs, amounted to SEK 20

PAYNOVA OBTAINS FURTHER FINANCING

Paynova’s board has implemented a targeted new share issue for approximately SEK 11 million. The number of shares has been increased by 8.4 percent to 12.9 million. The company’s financing strategy is to minimise dilution through bridge financing on business lines before positive cash flow is achieved.At the Annual General Meeting on 6 May 2004 Paynova’s board was given authorisation to be able to make decisions regarding new issues of shares up to a total of 2,000,000 shares, without existing shareholders’ preferential rights. During June and July 1,000,000 shares were issued. The

NCC secures partnering project worth SEK 125 million

NCC secures partnering project worth SEK 125 million NCC Construction Sweden is to build 143 new rental apartments in central Linköping, as part of a partnering project with AB Stångåstaden. The order is worth approximately SEK 125 million. The 143 rental apartments will be built on Knektgatan, approximately two kilometers from Stora Torget in Linköping. Most of the apartments will be small or medium-sized. The project also includes development of the environment around the road, such as tree plantings and paving work. Construction will commence immediately and the apartments are scheduled

Aspiro AB (publ): Interim Report, January-September 2004

Third Quarter:• Positive Earnings after Tax; 9% Operative Margin • Operative earnings* for the third quarter amounted to SEK 5.1 m (SEK –4.6 m) and the operative margin was 9 percent. Net earnings for the same period amounted to SEK 1.6 m (SEK –7.7 m); earnings per share were 0.02 (–1.20). • Net sales totaled SEK 54.5 m (SEK 5.3 m) for the third quarter. Compared to the second quarter net sales (pro-forma) increased by 15 percent. • Liquid assets amounted to SEK 48.3 m (SEK 5.2 m) at the end of the period. Less the consideration that is to be paid to former Cellus shareholders, an interest-

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