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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,

Boss Media Outsources Part of Gaming Platform Software Development and Maintenance to Accenture

Boss Media Outsources Part of Gaming Platform Software Development and Maintenance to Accenture Boss Media, one of the world's leading suppliers of systems for digitally distributed gaming entertainment, has selected Accenture (NYSE: ACN) to provide software development and maintenance services under a seven-year agreement, effective immediately. As part of the agreement, Accenture will help Boss Media develop customized gaming products and maintain the company's current games system platform. In addition, Accenture will help Boss Media develop its next generation gaming platform that

Driver in driver's seat

Scania puts the driver in the driver's seat Endorsed by the European Commission, Scania will organise the second round of the "Young European Truck Driver" competition in 2005. Drivers from all EU member states, plus Norway, Switzerland and Turkey will participate, making this the biggest pan-European competition ever for drivers of heavy trucks. The focus of the event is to promote the importance of the driver for improving safety on the roads and also contributing to a sound economy for the transport industry. The competition literally puts the driver in focus - in the driver's seat - as

New member in Unibet poker network

New member in Unibet poker network Unibet's poker network that was launched on the 7 September 2004, has so far been very successful. Over 13,000 of Unibet's customers have registered and over 6,000 have played in the poker tournaments or played "real money games". A new member in the network will be TV3BET. Through this co-operation, the network will have access to the customers of another strong partner. The launch will be within a few weeks. The aim of the network is to be one of the leading European poker networks. Besides Unibet, 24hPoker is one of the members. The European profile is

Louis R. Hughes to leave the Electrolux Board of Directors

Louis R. Hughes to leave the Electrolux Board of Directors (ELUX) Louis R. Hughes will leave the Electrolux Board of Directors and take on a new role as Chief of Staff for the Afghanistan Reconstruction Group. In his new role, Hughes will work full-time in Afghanistan, which does not allow him to continue his work with the Electrolux board. His new responsibility includes leading a group of senior advisors of the Afghanistan government who are working with the country's reconstruction. Louis R. Hughes has been with the Electrolux board of directors since 1996 and has also been the Executive

ASSA ABLOY sells Trussbilt Detention business

The sale of Trussbilt completes the Group's planned divestures of its detention businesses under the ongoing 'Leverage and Growth' program. This transaction follows ASSA ABLOY's recent sale of its Folger Adam Security Detention business.      The Trussbilt Detention business has annual sales of SEK 125 M and the transaction will have a positive effect on ASSA ABLOY's operating margin.   ASSA ABLOY acquired the Trussbilt detention business in June 2001 as part of its purchase of United Door Products.                           For further information, please contact

Wihlborgs holds 88.3 per cent of the shares in Fabege The offer is extended to 6 October 2004

Wihlborgs holds 88.3 per cent of the shares in Fabege The offer is extended to 6 October 2004 The offer is not open to individuals whose participation is dependent on further prospectuses, registration or any action beyond what is prescribed in Swedish law. This press release may not be distributed or published in countries where the offer or its distribution requires action under the preceding paragraph or conflicts with applicable rules in the country concerned. * At the expiry of the offering period on 15 September 2004 Wihlborgs Fastigheter AB ("Wihlborgs") owned 88.3 per cent of the

Biacore Appoints New President of Biacore Inc

Biacore Appoints New President of Biacore Inc Change Will Bring a New Commercial Approach to Biacore's U.S. Sales Organization Uppsala, Sweden, September 20, 2004. Biacore International AB (Biacore) (Stockholmsbörsen: BCOR) announces that it has appointed Mr. Jerry Williamson as the new President of Biacore Inc. Mr. Williamson will assume his new role immediately and will play a vital role in positioning Biacore's U.S. sales organization to maximize the potential of the Company's product offering in the world's largest life science instrument market. Mr. Williamson takes over from Mr.

Aker Kvaerner awarded Bayer project in Shanghai

The DPC project is part of a complex that Bayer is constructing at Shanghai Chemical Industrial Park.  Aker Kvaerner will work as an integrated team under the leadership of Bayer Technological Services Shanghai and with Bayer personnel to execute the work. John McClellan, President of Aker Kvaerner China commented: "This award is a significant milestone in the development of Aker Kvaerner in China and marks our entry into the Caojing site. We are pleased to be able to continue Aker Kvaerner's global support for Bayer with this project in China." The Aker Kvaerner unit responsible for

Outokumpu - Financial reporting schedule for the year 2005

During the year 2005 the Outokumpu Group will publish financial information as follows:The 2004 Financial Statements Bulletin, February 10, 2005The 2004 Annual Report, week starting March 21, 2005Interim Report, 1 st quarter 2005, April 27, 2005Interim Report, 2 nd quarter 2005, July 26, 2005Interim Report, 3 rd quarter 2005, October 25, 2005The Annual General Meeting of Outokumpu Oyj is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, April 5, 2005. The Board of Directors of the Company will decide on the summoning of the Meeting at a later date.OUTOKUMPU OYJCorporate ManagementJohanna

OUTOKUMPU - FINANCIAL REPORTING SCHEDULE

OUTOKUMPU OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT September 20, 2005 at 3.00 pmOUTOKUMPU - FINANCIAL REPORTING SCHEDULE FOR THE YEAR 2005 During the year 2005 the Outokumpu Group will publish financialinformation as follows: The 2004 Financial Statements Bulletin, February 10, 2005The 2004 Annual Report, week starting March 21, 2005Interim Report, 1 st quarter 2005, April 27, 2005Interim Report, 2 nd quarter 2005, July 26, 2005Interim Report, 3 rd quarter 2005, October 25, 2005 The Annual General Meeting of Outokumpu Oyj is tentativelyscheduled for Tuesday, April 5, 2005. The Board of

Scania at the IAA exhibition in Hanover

Scania at the IAA exhibition in Hanover: International premiere for the new truck range At the IAA commercial vehicle exhibition in Hanover, Scania's complete new truck range is shown for the first time at a main international show. The fair opens for the press tomorrow, Tuesday. On Wednesday, Scania invites to a press conference on its stand at 09:00. Scania's main messages on the stand are related to the new truck range and engine technology, with special focus on Euro 4 and forthcoming emission standards. A representative selection of long-haulage, construction and distribution models

City of Espoo in Finland chooses Song Networks for its multi service network

Song Networks Holding AB (Stockholmsbörsen: SONW) announces today that the Finnish subsidiary is to supply a multi service network to Espoo, the second largest city in Finland. The network will connect the city’s 568 offices and its about 13,000 employees in an IP VPN solution with IP-telephony and mobile services. The multi service network will be implemented together with Fujitsu Services Oy. The contract runs over three years and has a value of approximately EUR 7 million.”The city of Espoo’s decision to implement an extensive multi service network enables both data and voice

COMPLETION FOR ELISA?S EXCHANGE OFFER

ELISA CORPORATION STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 20 SEPTEMBER 2004 AT2.00 a.m.COMPLETION FOR ELISA’S EXCHANGE OFFER Elisa’s Exchange Offer, announced 1 September 2004, to exchangethe 2006 and 2007 maturing Notes to new 2011 maturing Notes hasbeen priced and completed. According company’s CFO Tuija Soanjärvi Elisa reached its goals,the average maturity of Elisa’s debt was lengthen from 3 years to5,5 years and a new benchmark bond was created. The good demandmade it possible to reach the Minimum Amount of 200 000 000 euroswith the exchange so no additional Notes were issued, saidSoanjärvi.

Axis delivers new customized print servers to Canon

Axis Communications has released a new print server aimed at customers working in branch offices or small businesses. The AXIS 1650 Network Print Server, which has been developed in cooperation with Canon, enables printers to be easily shared over a network. Canon will sell the product alongside a series of its entry-level printers. Canon's initial order for the AXIS 1650 is worth approximately 200,000 Euros, with a potential for significantly larger volumes in the near future.The long and successful cooperation between Axis and Canon has generated substantial sales for Axis over the years.

Gunnebo signs exclusive distribution agreement with Austrian Novotech Banksysteme

Gunnebo signs exclusive distribution agreement with Austrian Novotech Banksysteme Gunnebo, the international security group, has signed an exclusive agreement regarding distribution of Austrian Novotech Banksysteme GmbH's newly patented high-speed self-service coin deposit system for the banking segment (the Austrian market is excluded in the agreement). The coin deposit system will be marketed under the name SafeCoin C and will fit well with the existing range of automation products for cash handling within the Gunnebo Group. The revolutionary new technology with SafeCoin C is the vertical

NeoNet Integrates with Thomson AutEx Network

NeoNet Integrates with Thomson AutEx Network NeoNet, the independent agency broker for professional investors, and Thomson Financial, an operating unit of The Thomson Corporation (TSX: TOC, NYSE: TOC) and leading provider of information and technology solutions to the worldwide financial community, today announced a joint endeavour and can now offer clients global FIX trading connectivity through a single point of entry over the Thomson AutEx FIX network. Thomson AutEx is market leader in the provision of FIX compliant solutions to the global trading community. The service handles over one

ETTEPLAN AND SISU AUTO SIGNED A CO-OPERA

ETTEPLAN OYJ RELEASE 20 September 2004 11.00 a.m. 1 (1)ETTEPLAN AND SISU AUTO SIGNED A CO-OPERATION AGREEMENT Etteplan Oyj and Oy Sisu Auto Ab have signed a co-operationagreement. According to the agreement Etteplan provides flexibly andcost-effectively design and project management services to Sisu Auto. As part of the agreement 11 designers from the product developmentdepartment of Sisu Auto’s Karjaa factory will transfer to Etteplanon 1 October 2004 under their current terms of employment. To SisuAuto strategically important core know-how of truck technology and

Sectra to develop new-generation crypto-modem for Swedish Defense Forces

Sectra to develop new-generation crypto-modem for Swedish Defense Forces The Swedish Defense Forces has commissioned the further development of Sectra's encrypting modem. The modem will be adapted for operations in a tactical military environment, with high demands on for example waterproofing and impact durability. The order value amounts to SEK 8 million. Sectra has developed crypto-modems in cooperation with the Swedish Defense Forces. The new-generation cryptomodem will be adapted for a tactical military environment and to new demands set by the Defense Forces. Fore example, it must be

Truck deliveries January-August 2004

Truck deliveries January-August 2004 Total deliveries of trucks from the Volvo Group's three truck companies increased 23% through August this year, compared with the year-earlier period. Deliveries from Mack rose 27%, while deliveries from Renault Trucks were up 15%. Deliveries from Volvo Trucks increased 29% during the period. During the past 12 months, order bookings for the Group's truck operations were 45% higher compared with the preceding year. Orders were up 26% in Europe, while the increase in North America was 88%. For full report, see attachment September 20, 2004 For further

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