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Uruguayan government grants free trade zone status to Botnia pulp mill project

The Government of Uruguay has granted free trade zone status to the plannedBotnia pulp mill project. The status becomes effective upon the granting of thenecessary environmental permit.The free trade zone will be managed by Botnia´s local subsidiary Botnia FrayBentos S.A., which will pay the Uruguayan authorities an agreed annual fee forthe free trade zone status. This decision will ensure the stability of Botnia'scustoms and tax treatment in the long term. The free trade zone is designed to promote the flow of goods and capitalbetween industrial and developing countries (ILO

The Finnish fertilizer company Kemira GrowHow is from today, the 18th of October, officially listed on the Main list at

The Finnish fertilizer company Kemira GrowHow is from today, the 18th of October, officially listed on the Main list at the Helsinki Stock Exchange, being the first IPO in four years in the Finnish market. Financial advisor for the IPO has been Alfred Berg and ABN AMRO Rothschild. "We hope the success of the Kemira GrowHow IPO will give the Finnish IPO market some strength going forward", says Panu Paappanen, head of corporate finance at Alfred Berg Finland and responsible for the IPO at Alfred Berg. Panu can be reached for background information and comments on tel. +358 50 60 766. Pls

Q3 report for Jan - Sep 2004

Q3 report for Jan - Sep 2004 · Orders received climbed by 21% to SEK 7,831.6 million (6,478.4) · Net salesrose by 19% to SEK 7,412.2 million (6,231.2) · Profit before taxclimbed by 11% to SEK 734.6 million (663.9) · Net profit went up by 9% to SEK 514.2 million (471.4) · EPSrose by 9% to SEK 2.55 (2.33) · Profit outlookremains good Johan Malmquist President Getinge AB Box 69, 310 44 Getinge Telephone +46 (0)35 15 55 00. Fax +46 (0)35 549 52 email info@getinge.com Company reg. No. 556408-5032 www.getinge.com ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was

AREXIS PRESENTS SUCCESSFUL PHASE II RESULTS OF NOVEL THERAPY FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS

AREXIS PRESENTS SUCCESSFUL PHASE II RESULTS OF NOVEL THERAPY FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS Improved lipid uptake and reduced need for pancreatic enzyme supplementation in patients with cystic fibrosis ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - 18 October 2004 - The Gothenburg-based drug development company Arexis AB presented last Friday the results of a successful Phase II clinical trial on their novel human enzyme replacement therapy for treatment of fat malabsorption in patients with cystic fibrosis. The presentation was made at the 18th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference in St Louis, Missouri, by Dr.

SWECO wins new assignment in Luxor

SWECO wins new assignment in Luxor A massive project to rescue the temples of Luxor and Karnak from rising groundwater is scheduled to launch after year-end. SWECO has been awarded an assignment to supervise efforts aimed at saving these two World Heritage sites. The assignment is worth over half a million euros. The ancient temples of Luxor and Karnak in Egypt are crumbling as a result of rising groundwater, which causes water with a high salt content to be absorbed by the foundations through capillary action. When the water evaporates, the salt crystallises and disintegrates the porous

Aker Kvaerner ready to deliver to Arauco's Itata mill

For Kvaerner Pulping the Itata order includes two complete fiberlines, one hardwood (eucalyptus) and one softwood line (pine). The total capacity is 856,000 tonnes bleached kraft pulp per year. "This contract strengthens our position as a supplier of high-technology equipment and services to the world-wide pulp industry," says Per-Åke Färnstrand, president of Kvaerner Pulping. "The order is also a confirmation that our considerable R&D investments result in competitive products, such as COMPACT COOKING(TM) and COMPACT PRESS(TM), with an actual effect on our customers' products and

Interim Report for AudioDev AB January 1 -September 30, 2004

Interim Report for AudioDev AB January 1 -September 30, 2004 · Net sales totalled SEK 230.1 (214.6) million, which is an increase of 7% compared to the previous year. · Profit after financial items was SEK 48.4 (46.8) million. · Profit for the period was SEK 35.3 (34.3) million. · Profit per share amounted to SEK 2.11 (2.05). · The backlog of orders was SEK 19.4 (16.7) million at the end of the period. · Demand for test equipment for recordable DVD (DVD-R/RW) has dropped substantially over the third quarter, and as a consequence, sales and profits for the quarter were down compared to the

OP BANK GROUP CENTRAL CO-OPERATIVE INCREASES HOLDING IN KCI KONECRANES

KCI KONECRANES PLC STOCK EXCHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT 1 (2) 15 October, 2004 6.30 p.m.OP BANK GROUP CENTRAL CO-OPERATIVE INCREASES HOLDING IN KCI KONECRANESPLC This is a notice under Chapter 2, Section 10 of the Finnish SecuritiesMarket Act. OP Bank Group Central Co-operative (Business ID 0242522-1) notified onOctober 15, 2004 KCI Konecranes Plc, that the aggregate holding by itssubsidiaries and affiliated companies has exceeded 5 % of the sharesand voting rights of KCI Konecranes Plc. OP Bank Group Central Co-operative holds a total of

Nomination of Board Members of Saab AB for the Annual General Meeting 2005

Nomination of Board Members of Saab AB for the Annual General Meeting 2005 In accordance with a resolution taken at the Annual General Meeting of Saab AB on March 30, 2004, we hereby announce the names of the shareholder representatives who, together with the Chairman of the Board, will work out a proposal for a Board of Directors to be submitted to the Annual General Meeting for decision. Representatives Adine Grate Axén, Investor Pia Rudengren, Knut och Alice Wallenbergs Stiftelse Mats Lagerqvist, Robur Olof Neiglick, Nordea Fonder The Annual General Meeting of Saab AB will be held on

Conference call regarding Interim Report January - September 2004

Conference call regarding Interim Report January - September 2004 Biacore International AB will release its report for the period January - September 2004 on Thursday, October 21, 2004. To give you an opportunity to discuss the Company's results with management, we hereby invite you to take part in a conference call on Thursday, October 21, 2004 at 8am EST - which is 1pm UK time and 2pm CET. In case you wish to participate in the call, please call the following number in the UK a few minutes before the conference is due to start. +44 (0) 20 7162 0192 Password: Biacore A replay of the call

JIM PURDIN APPOINTED NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO OF FISKARS BRANDS, INC.

Fiskars Corporation STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE October 15, 2004 at 2 p.m.JIM PURDIN APPOINTED NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO OF FISKARS BRANDS, INC. James S. Purdin (55) has been appointed President and CEO ofFiskars Brands, Inc. as of October 15, 2004. He has been ChiefOperating Officer of Fiskars Brands since 2003. Fiskars Brands is the largest subsidiary of Fiskars Corporationand the Net Sales amounted to EUR 600 million in 2003 with 3 500employees of which 60% in the United States. The Headquarter islocated in Madison, Wisconsin. Heikki Allonen

Dometic acquires Spanish Oyster Electronics

Dometic acquires Spanish Oyster Electronics Dometic acquires Oyster Electronics S.L., a Spanish manufacturer of hotel safes. Dometic thereby continues to strengthen its position as supplier to the hotel industry. - Oyster is an important step in strengthening our position on the hotel market. There is an increasing demand for products that make business and leisure travel easier and more comfortable. Safes have together with our miniBar become the established standard in better hotels all over the world, says Lars Johansson, President and CEO of the Dometic Group. In 1973 Dometic introduced

Axis AB: Interim Report January-September 2004

Continued rise in profits and Video growth• Net sales during the period amounted to SEK 492 M (460). • Operating profit amounted to SEK 20 M (loss: 3). • Profit before tax was SEK 26 M (2). • Profit after tax amounted to SEK 21 M (3). • Earnings per share were SEK 0.30 (0.04). Further information is available from the President, Ray Mauritsson, tel: +46-46 272 18 00. The full report including tables can be downloaded from the following link: Interim Report January-September 2004

Akzo Nobel receives EUR 110 million offer for Coating Resins business

Akzo Nobel receives EUR 110 million offer for Coating Resins business Arnhem, the Netherlands, October 15, 2004 - Akzo Nobel has received an offer of EUR 110 million from Nuplex Industries Limited for its Coating Resins business, free of cash and debt. Coating Resins sales amounted to EUR 256 million in 2003, while EBITDA amounted to EUR 18 million before corporate charges. Akzo Nobel announced its intention to sell this business in September 2003 as part of a divestment program aimed at strengthening the Company's balance sheet and creating more financial room to maneuver. "The transaction

*STORA ENSO OYJ: CONVERSION OF A SHARE INTO R SHARE

EXCHANGE NOTICE 389/2004, 15 September 2004 SHARESSTORA ENSO OYJ: CONVERSION OF A SHARE INTO R SHARE A total of 2 517 A shares converted into R shares of Stora Enso Oyjwill be traded together with the R shares of Stora Enso Oyj as of 18October 2004. Identifiers of Stora Enso Oyj's A and R share: Trading code: STEAVISIN code: FI0009005953Orderbook id: 24359Number of shares: 179 057 677 Trading code: STERVISIN code:FI0009005961Orderbook id:

Haldex PreX technology introduced in new Volvo XC 90 V8

Haldex PreX technology introduced in new Volvo XC 90 V8 Haldex Traction Systems, a division in the Haldex group, has developed a new improved AWD system including the Haldex PreX technology. The first serial deliveries of the new AWD system are for Volvo's new XC 90 with the V8 engine. The PreX technology provides the possibility to pre-load the AWD system resulting in instant four-wheel-drive traction and improved handling performance. The PreX function is engaged automatically whenever needed. With the PreX technology, Haldex has again introduced a first to the market and confirmed the

Stora Enso?s converted shares recorded in Finnish trade register

STORA ENSO OYJ Stock Exchange Announcement 15 October 2004 at 11.00Stora Enso’s converted shares recorded in Finnish trade register During the 1–30 September 2004 conversion period there were 2conversions and a total of 2 517 series A shares were convertedinto R shares. The shares were recorded in the Finnish traderegister today, 15 October 2004, and trading in the new R shareswill start on 18 October 2004. Breakdown of shares after conversion: A shares 179 057 677R shares 658 185 722Total 837 243 399 For further information, please contact:Ulla Paajanen-Sainio, Vice

Vägverket chooses business system from Mandator

Vägverket Produktion has chosen CENIT as its common project tool for 500 users. This deal is the largest so far for Mandator's proprietary business system.Vägverket (Swedish Road Administration) will use CENIT as the general purpose business system within the business areas Drift (Operation) and Beläggning (Surfacing). The aim is to optimise project management along the entire chain from tender to final invoice."The decisive factor in our decision was that CENIT covers large areas of our business process," says Dan Hallin, IS/IT Manager, Vägverket Produktion. "We see the opportunity to

Tripep AB (publ) appoints Remium Securities as its liquidity provider

Tripep AB (publ) appoints Remium Securities as its liquidity provider Tripep AB has appointed Remium Securities as liquidity provider for its share, which is listed on the O-list of Stockholmsbörsen (the Stockholm Stock Exchange). The purpose is to promote the liquidity in the share within the framework of Stockholmsbörsen's system for liquidity providers. The undertaking takes effect on October 15, 2004. For more information, please contact: Anders Vahlne, CEO and Head of Research Phone +46 (0)8-5858 1313, mobile +46 (0)709-28 05 28 E-mail: anders.vahlne@labmed.ki.se Or Björn Garat, Remium

QUARTERLY REPORT JULY - SEPTEMBER 2004

QUARTERLY REPORT JULY - SEPTEMBER 2004 · Preclinical development of the KB3305 compound for treatment of type 2 diabetes has progressed with the aim to initiate clinical trials. · Cost savings initiatives, including a staff reduction, have been implemented to free resources for drug development activities. · New share issue successfully completed in October 2004, generating in total MSEK 119.6 before transaction costs. · Net sales amounted to MSEK 8.8 (10.5). · The loss for the period amounted to MSEK 24.9 (34.3). · Cash flows from operating activities amounted to MSEK -24.8 (-38.2). · Cash

Skanska secures another assignment within the Ormen Lange gas project valued at approximately SEK 940 M

Skanska secures another assignment within the Ormen Lange gas project valued at approximately SEK 940 M Skanska and Aker Stord AS have signed a letter of intent for a construction assignment valued at SEK 940 M (NOK 850 M) within the Ormen Lange gas-field project in Norway. The contract is to be signed shortly and the order will be included in order bookings for the fourth quarter of 2004. The construction assignment is for the onshore gas-production plant at Nyhamna in western Norway. The project involves buildings for compressors and electricity supply, foundations for the process

INTERIM REPORT JANUARY 1 - SEPTEMBER 30 2004

INTERIM REPORT JANUARY 1 - SEPTEMBER 30 2004 · OPERATING EARNINGS SEK 121 (44) MILLION · OPERATING INCOME SEK 416 (278) MILLION · EARNINGS AFTER TAX AND MINORITY SEK 79 (30) MILLION, CORRESPONDING TO SEK 15.2 (5.7) PER SHARE · UNCHANGED FULL-YEAR FORECAST Earnings and financial position Group Hagströmer & Qviberg (H&Q) reports for the period January 1 to September 30, 2004, operating earnings of SEK 121 (44) million, and earnings after tax and minority of SEK 79 (30) million. The level of activity on Stockholmsbörsen was high during the initial months of the year, but has since declined.

Sales development, September

Turnover for the H&M Group increased in September 2004 by10 per cent compared with the corresponding period last year.A weak sales development during the first two weeks was followedby a good increase during the remaining part of the month.Sales increase per month in per cent excluding currency rate changes:2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04December 7 10 16 11January 22 8 18 14February 16 16 10 13March 27 16 8 7April 15 12 12 13May 20 11 9 7June 21 19 8 15July 18 18 8 14August 26 16 5 15September 34 8 6 10October 18 26 10November 20 14 4Whole year 20 14 9

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