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G & L Beijer moves production to Sweden

G & L Beijer moves production to Sweden G & L Beijer AB is completing the consolidation of the production structure within business area Refrigeration by moving the production of cooling batteries from Denmark to Sweden. The Danish sales organisation will remain in Denmark. "The restructuring is a step in our continual, long-term rationalisation programme aimed at strengthening our competitiveness by reducing costs. As a result, we will increase the profitability of the manufacturing companies," says Joen Magnusson, Managing Director of G & L Beijer. At the beginning of 2004, G & L Beijer

Director of Corporate Communications Caroline Burén leaves JM

Director of Corporate Communications Caroline Burén leaves JM Caroline Burén, Director of Corporate Communications, is leaving JM after three years with the company. With effect from Monday 20 September, this position will be covered by Peggy Häggqvist, JM's former director of corporate communications, until a new director of corporate communications is appointed "Things are going well for JM. Sales figures for newly produced tenant-owned apartments are better than ever and we are going to focus even more on communications and marketing/sales. The process of recruiting a new director of

Mats Kjaer new member of SEB Group Executive Committee

Mats Kjaer, head of the SEB Baltic & Poland division, has been appointed as Executive Vice President and member of SEB Group Executive Committee. This division is also renamed as Eastern European Banking.   SEB President and Group Chief Executive Lars Thunell says: "Mats has done a great job integrating the operations of our three Baltic subsidiary banks and building the SEB Baltic & Poland division, which is increasingly contributing to the SEB Group's results. That is why his joining the Group Executive Committee is a natural and encouraging step."   "The division's new name

New date for publication of interim report

New date for publication of interim report Opcon AB will publish its interim report for the period January-September 2004 on Wednesday 20 October 2004 instead of Tuesday 19 October as previously announced. The reasons for the change of date is that the company has introduced new procedures for the work of the Board of Directors. For further information, please contact: Sven G. Oskarsson, CEO, Opcon AB, tel: +46 532-611 30, +46 70-625 81 21 Göran Falkenström, deputy CEO and CFO, Opcon AB, tel: +46 532-611 22, +46 70-330 05 02 Opcon AB, Box 30, 662 21 Åmål, Sweden Tel: +46 532-611 00, fax:

Helsinki, Tallinn and Riga stock exchanges to adopt common Nordic cash trading platform

Helsinki, Tallinn and Riga stock exchanges to adopt common Nordic cash trading platform On September 27, 2004, the Helsinki, Tallinn and Riga stock exchanges will harmonize their cash markets by adopting the SAXESS® cash trading system already used by the Stockholm Stock Exchange, thus taking the next step in OMX's vision of a fully integrated Nordic Baltic securities market. The cash market integration will generate benefits for members, enhance liquidity and promote trading in Finnish and Baltic equities. As a result of the integration, exchange members and investors will gain easy access

ReadSoft selected for major breast cancer study

ReadSoft selected for major breast cancer study ReadSoft DOCUMENTS for Forms will enable one of the world's leading cancer research organizations to rapidly process over 100,000 survey questionnaires in a UK study, and help save more lives. This study is being carried out by The Institute of Cancer Research, one of the world's leading cancer research organizations, and Breakthrough Breast Cancer, the UK's leading breast cancer charity. The aim is to examine the risk factors relating to breast cancer and the study, The Breakthrough Generation, will run for years to come. A comprehensive

EXEL OYJ?S EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING

EXEL OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 15.9.2004 at 11.15 1 (1)EXEL OYJ’S EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETINGExel Oyj’s Extraordinary General Meeting decided than an extradividend of EUR 0.50 per share be paid for the financial year whichended on 31 December 2003. The dividend will be paid to shareholdersregistered in the Company’s shareholder register maintained by theFinnish Central Securities Depository Ltd on 20 September 2004. Thedividend will be paid on 27 September 2004.Mäntyharju, 15 September 2004 EXEL OYJ Board of Directors Further information:Mr Ari Jokelainen,

*STORA ENSO OYJ :CONVERSION OF A SHARE

EXCHANGE NOTICE 338/2004, 15 September 2004 SHARESSTORA ENSO OYJ :CONVERSION OF A SHARE INTO R SHARE A total of 1 000 100 A shares converted into R shares ofStora Enso Oyj will be traded together with the R sharesof Stora Enso Oyj as of 16 September 2004. Identifiers of Stora Enso Oyj's A and R share: Trading code: STEAVISIN code: FI0009005953Number of shares: 179 060 194 Trading code: STERVISIN code: FI0009005961Number of shares: 658 183 205

Stora Enso?s converted shares recorded i

STORA ENSO OYJ Stock Exchange Announcement 15 September 2004 at 11.00Stora Enso’s converted shares recorded in Finnish trade register During the 31 July–31 August 2004 conversion period there were 2conversions and a total of 1 000 100 series A shares wereconverted into R shares. The shares were recorded in the Finnishtrade register today, 15 September 2004, and trading in the newR shares will start on 16 September 2004. Breakdown of shares after conversion: A shares 179 060 194R shares 658 183 205Total 837 243 399 For further information, please contact:Ulla Paajanen-

Skanska to expand John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore for SEK 1.7 billion (USD 225 M)

Skanska to expand John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore for SEK 1.7 billion (USD 225 M) Skanska has been awarded the pre-construction and construction services assignments for expansion of the John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. The contract value is more than USD 300 M, of which Skanska's share is 75 percent, amounting to USD 225 M, about SEK 1.7 billion. The contract is included in order bookings for the third quarter of 2004. The customer is The John Hopkins Hospital, one of the most prestigious hospitals in the US, with a number of awards. It has topped the U.S. News & World

Länsförsäkringar named Non-life Insurance Company of the Year and Life Assurance Company of the Year for second consecut

Länsförsäkringar named Non-life Insurance Company of the Year and Life Assurance Company of the Year for second consecutive year For the second year in a row, Swedish companies have named Länsförsäkringar as the Non-Life Insurance Company of the Year and the Life Assurance Company of the Year. The awards were established by the business weekly Affärsvärlden through its annual Financial Barometer survey in which nearly 1,000 decision-makers in companies with more than 200 employees are questioned regarding their views on existing and potential suppliers of financial services. "Our local

Samsung SGH-Z105U - new 3G phone in Telia stores

Samsung SGH-Z105U - new 3G phone in Telia stores Samsung's SGH-Z105U 3G phone can soon be purchased in Telia's retail stores. The handset is Samsung's first mobile phone to work in both 3G and GSM networks. The phone is delivered preset for Telia Go and MMS so customers can start using mobile Internet services quickly and simply. Telia's stores now sell 3G mobile phones from Nokia, Samsung and Sony Ericsson. The Samsung SGH-Z105U with Telia Go will cost about SEK 1 and is operator-locked.* Among other features, the Samsung SGH-Z105U has a built-in camera, colour display with 262,000 colours,

MIC - SECOND EXTRAORDINARY MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

MIC - SECOND EXTRAORDINARY MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS New York, Stockholm, London and Luxembourg - September 14, 2004 - Millicom International Cellular S.A. ("Millicom") (Nasdaq Stock Market: MICC, Stockholmsbörsen and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: MIC) ("the Company"), announces that the second extraordinary meeting of shareholders, held on September 14, 2004, approved the proposed amendments of Article 13, paragraph 3 of the Articles of Association of the Company. Millicom International Cellular S.A. is a global telecommunications investor with cellular operations in Asia, Latin America and

SKF and ContiTech launches unique system for railway bogies

SKF and ContiTech launches unique system for railway bogies SKF and ContiTech have together developed a unique system for railway bogies that substantially reduces maintenance needs and costs. The solution is an integration of rubber springs and hydraulic dampers into the axlebox. The new axlebox suspension system, designed for freight cars with 25 tons axle load, is dimensioned for a maintenance interval of 1 million km - which corresponds to 10 years of use. The new solution offers lower noise levels and less wear. This achievement has been reached by combining the know-how of both

SAS Technical Services to be independently operating subsidiary of SAS AB

SAS Technical Services to be independently operating subsidiary of SAS AB SAS Technical Services (STS) will now become airborne as a highly competitive incorporated company, which will follow an expansion strategy in order to take full advantage of its leading position on the Scandinavian and Baltic markets for Full-Service Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) of aircraft. This happens effective October 1st 2004 when the SAS Group is scheduled to implement its plan to transform STS from primarily being Scandinavian Airlines internal maintenance function to an independently operating

Statement by the Board of Directors of Song Networks Holding AB (publ) in relation to the announced public offer by TDC AS

Today TDC AS ("TDC") announced a public offer to the shareholders and holders of convertible bonds to acquire all issued shares and convertible bonds in Song Networks Holding AB (“Song”) (the “Offer”). TDC is offering SEK 70 in cash or 0.2577 TDC shares per Song ordinary share. TDC is offering holders of Song’s preference shares the same consideration per share as is offered for ordinary shares. TDC is offering holders of Song’s convertible bonds 2002/2007 a cash amount corresponding to SEK 70 per underlying share as if tendered convertible bonds were exercised in full. The transaction

Atlas Copco completes acquisition of Baker Hughes Mining Tools

Atlas Copco completes acquisition of Baker Hughes Mining Tools Stockholm, Sweden, September 14, 2004: Atlas Copco North America Inc. has completed its acquisition of Baker Hughes Mining Tools, a division of Hughes Christensen, a division of Baker Hughes Incorporated. Baker Hughes Mining Tools has annual revenues of approximately MUSD 40 (MSEK 300) and 176 employees. The purchase price was not disclosed. Baker Hughes Mining Tools is a leading manufacturer of consumables for rotary drilling and raise boring. Its head office and manufacturing plant are in Grand Prairie, Texas, United States,

Settlement with National Road Administration regarding Southern Link requires write-down of SEK 74 million

Settlement with National Road Administration regarding Southern Link requires write-down of SEK 74 million NCC and the National Road Administration's Stockholm Region have reached a definitive settlement regarding the Southern Link project in Stockholm. In accordance with the settlement, NCC will receive SEK 100 million, excluding VAT, in additional compensation. The National Road Administration has also agreed to free up suspended payments and refrain from requiring NCC to pay any delay penalties. The settlement means that the loss provision posted by NCC in its final accounts for 2001

HK RUOKATALO AND DANISH CROWN GIVEN GREE

HK Ruokatalo Oyj STOCK EXCHANGE BULLETIN 14 September 2004,at 13.15pmHK RUOKATALO AND DANISH CROWN GIVEN GREEN LIGHT FOR COOPERATION INPOLAND In early August HK Ruokatalo Oyj and Danish Crown reported theirintention to begin strategic cooperation in Sokolów S.A. Poland’sleading meat company. The scope of the envisaged cooperation and Poland’s stock marketlegislation required the approval of both the Polish authorities andEuropean Commission.The required approval has now been obtained and cooperation can bestarted as planned through holding company Saturn Nordic Holding AB. HK

Ericsson provides new multi-service network in Egypt

Telecom Egypt and Ericsson have signed a contract for the supply of a multi-service network in Egypt in the region of Alexandria. The new network will provide both traditional narrowband services like wireline telephony and broadband service for fast Internet communications for both private and corporate subscribers.The new network will use the latest advanced Ericsson multi-service network technology using softswitch and includes the Ericsson Engine Integral Network and Ericsson Engine Access Ramp. The new network provides Telecom Egypt with a new efficient and flexible network that offers

FORBES RANKS TELE2 AMONGST THE WORLD'S BEST BIG COMPANIES

FORBES RANKS TELE2 AMONGST THE WORLD'S BEST BIG COMPANIES New York and Stockholm - Tele2 AB, ("Tele2"), (Nasdaq Stock Market: TLTOA and TLTOB and Stockholmsbörsen: TEL2A and TEL2B), the leading alternative pan-European telecommunications company, is proud to be the only newcomer of the three Swedish companies represented on Forbes' list of the world's 400 best big companies. The categories that Forbes bases the list upon are: five-year sales and earnings growth; the past year's stock market performance; return on capital; and analysts' earnings expectations for the coming year. CONTACTS

FORBES RANKS TELE2 AMONGST THE WORLD'S BEST BIG COMPANIES

New York and Stockholm - Tele2 AB, ("Tele2"), (Nasdaq Stock Market: TLTOA and TLTOB and Stockholmsbörsen: TEL2A and TEL2B), the leading alternative pan-European telecommunications company, is proud to be the only newcomer of the three Swedish companies represented on Forbes' list of the world's 400 best big companies. The categories that Forbes bases the list upon are: five-year sales and earnings growth; the past year's stock market performance; return on capital; and analysts' earnings expectations for the coming year.CONTACTSLars-Johan JarnheimerPresident and CEO, Tele2 ABTelephone:

FORTUM OIL SEPARATION THROUGH A SHARE DI

Fortum Corporation STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 14 September 2004 10.50 a.m. 1(2)FORTUM OIL SEPARATION THROUGH A SHARE DIVIDEND AND A SALE OFSHARES Not for release, publication or distribution in the United Statesof America. Fortum Corporation today announces its plan to implement theseparation of Fortum Oil Oy in April 2005 through a distributionof Fortum Oil shares as a dividend to the shareholders of FortumCorporation and a marketed offering of the remaining shares toinvestors. This will enable Fortum Oil to simultaneously seek alisting of its shares. The

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