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ABN AMRO launches Life & Pensions Advisory group

London, 3 August 2004 ABN AMRO launches Life & Pensions Advisory group New service links asset and liability advisory with advanced capital markets technology ABN AMRO announces the creation of a Life & Pensions Advisory team, providing the global life insurance and pension fund sectors with a state of the art capital markets advisory platform to tackle a wide range of asset and liability management issues. Part of ABN AMRO's Financial Markets Advisory (FMA) group, Life & Pensions Advisory also draws on the bank's capital markets services including derivatives based risk management and debt

FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER AND SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2004

FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER AND SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2004 Stockholm, 3 August 2004 - Modern Times Group MTG AB ("MTG") (Stockholmsbörsen: MTGA, MTGB) today announced its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended 30 June 2004. HALF YEAR HIGHLIGHTS - GROUP NET SALES UP 6% TO SEK 3,343 (3,144) MILLION - NET INCOME UP 72% TO SEK 141 (82) MILLION - EARNINGS PER SHARE INCREASE TO SEK 2.12 (1.24) SECOND QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS - GROUP NET SALES UP 9% TO SEK 1,772 (1,631) MILLION - TV3 SCANDINAVIA NET SALES UP 13% TO SEK 636 (561) MILLION - GROUP OPERATING INCOME UP

MILLICOM INTERNATIONAL CELLULAR S.A. ANNOUNCES RESULTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2004

MILLICOM INTERNATIONAL CELLULAR S.A. ANNOUNCES RESULTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2004 · Record quarterly total subscriber increase for Q2 04 of 474,996 *(i) · 50% increase in revenues for Q2 04 to $216.0m (Q2 03: $143.9m)* · 47% increase in EBITDA for Q2 04 to $107.7m (Q2 03: $73.4m)* · Profit for Q2 04 of $14.8m (2003: $176.0m) · Profit per common share of $0.17 for Q2 04 (Q2 03: $2.70) · 52% increase in revenues for the first half of 2004 to $429.9m (2003: $282.6m)* · 51% increase in EBITDA for the first half of 2004 to $214.5m (2003: $142.4m)* · Profit for the first half of 2004 of

Gunnebo to publish Interim Report January - June 2004 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 at lunchtime

Gunnebo to publish Interim Report January - June 2004 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 at lunchtime Gunnebo will publish its Interim Report January - June 2004 on Tuesday, August 10, 2004. The press release will be available on Gunnebo's website immediately after publishing. Welcome to a Telephone Conference August 10 at 15.00 pm (CET) We kindly ask you to call in to the telephone conference. Outside Sweden, please dial +44 (0)20 7162 0192, from Sweden dial 08-50 52 01 14. Please note that you must always dial the area code to enter the conference. Password: Gunnebo The agenda for the telephone

Muutoksia Stonesoftin johdossa

Muutoksia Stonesoftin johdossa Stonesoftin hallitus on nimittänyt yhtiön perustajan ja teknologiajohtajan Ilkka Hiidenheimon (44) Stonesoftin uudeksi toimitusjohtajaksi. Nykyinen toimitusjohtaja Jorma Turunen eroaa yhtiön palveluksesta. Yhtiön uudeksi talousjohtajaksi ja johtoryhmän jäseneksi on nimetty ekonomi, DI Mikael Nyberg (44). Hän on viimeiseksi toiminut sveitsiläisen Tech Data Internationalin varatoimitusjohtajana Sveitsissä. Nybergillä on mittava kotimainen ja kansainvälinen kokemus taloushallinnosta, logistiikasta, laadusta ja ostotoiminnoista mm. Esson ja Tech Datan

HEXAGON ACQUIRES METROLOGY COMPANY

HEXAGON ACQUIRES METROLOGY COMPANY Hexagon has acquired all outstanding shares in the American metrology company Romer Cimcore Inc. The acquisition, which is conditioned by the approval from relevant competition authorities, will be consolidated as of August 1st 2004 and will generate a positive contribution to Hexagons earnings from the start. The company's main product is the"articulated arm" which is used to measure objects in three dimensions in a variety of industries. Romer Cimcore and, Hexagons recent acquisition, Romer S.A. (See Press Release dated July 15th 2004) were one company

Invitation Conference Call

Invitation Conference Call Munters AB will be holding a Conference Call following the announcement of Munters Interim Report for the second quarter 2004. Date: Monday 16 August Time: 2.00 pm CET (1.00 pm GMT) Mr Lennart Evrell, CEO and Mr Bernt Ingman, CFO will give an update on the progress during January -June 2004 in a conference all for investors, analysts and journalists. There will be a session for questions after the presentation. To join the call, dial: + 44 (0) 20 7 162 0198 In time for the call you will find a copy of the presentation under investor relations/management

OBDUCAT BOARD PROPOSE SHARE ISSUE AUTHORIZATION IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN MARKET LEADER POSITION

At an Extra General Meeting on August 17, it is proposed to authorize the Board to decide to issue a maximum of 125 million B shares. The purpose is to enable the execution of one or more directed share issues, as well as to enable acquisitions. The targeted resources are deemed necessary in order to secure the further expansion of the company as well as to maintain its market leader position.For further details, please see “Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting” and “Shareholder information ahead of Extraordinary General Meeting” on the company website www.obducat.com. “Obducat can

NOTICE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING

The shareholders of Obducat Aktiebolag (publ) are hereby invited to an Extraordinary General Meeting on Tuesday August 17, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. in the auditorium at Kockum Fritid, Västra Varvsgatan 8, Malmö, Sweden.RIGHT TO ATTEND Shareholders who wish to participate in the Extra General Meeting shall have their names entered in the share register maintained by VPC (the Swedish Securities Register Centre) on August 7, 2004, and notify the Company of their intention to attend the Meeting no later than Wednesday, August 11, 2004 at 12:00 noon. In order to participate in the Annual General

MAXIM PHARMACEUTICALS ANNOUNCES 2004 THIRD QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS

MAXIM PHARMACEUTICALS ANNOUNCES 2004 THIRD QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS SAN DIEGO, Calif., August 3, 2004 -- Maxim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq NM: MAXM, SSE: MAXM) today announced results for the quarter ended June 30, 2004, the third quarter of its 2004 fiscal year. The net loss for the quarter totaled $11.7 million, or $0.41 per share, compared to a net loss of $12.4 million, or $0.53 per share, for the prior-year third quarter. For the nine months ended June 30, 2004, the net loss totaled $30.5 million or $1.08 per share, compared to a net loss of $32.7 million or $1.40 per share for the

Telephone Conference on Observer Interim Report Thursday August 5, at 11.30 AM (CET)

Telephone Conference on Observer Interim Report Thursday August 5, at 11.30 AM (CET) Observer AB invites you to participate in a telephone conference on the Interim Report January-June 2004, Thursday August 5, at 11.30 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 0186 and state password: Observer. The Interim Report will be published on Thursday August 5, at approximately 09:00-09:30 am (CET). Observer AB (publ) For further information, please contact: Alexandra

Vasakronan acquires NCC's portion of Kista Science Tower

Vasakronan acquires NCC's portion of Kista Science Tower Vasakronan has acquired NCC's remaining holding in Kista Science Tower in accordance with the option contract signed in 2001. At the beginning of June 2004, Vasakronan exercised its option, and subsequently three independent valuation companies appraised the building. Vasakronan and NCC then finalized the transaction on the basis that Kista Science Tower has a market value of SEK 1,208 M. In 2001, Vasakronan decided to prioritize Kista and acquired two project properties. Kista Entré was bought from Skanska and half of Kista Science

CLINIC SET TO MAXIMIZE CLINICAL AVAILABILITY AND PERFORMANCE WITH ELEKTA INTELLIMAX®

CLINIC SET TO MAXIMIZE CLINICAL AVAILABILITY AND PERFORMANCE WITH ELEKTA INTELLIMAX® PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, August 2, 2004 Elekta IntelliMax®, the new proactive Intelligent Device Management (IDM) system from Elekta, is now operational with Elekta linear accelerators at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Cookridge in Great Britain. This breakthrough Intelligent Device Management system establishes a continuous and safe internet-based dialogue between a clinic's Elekta Synergy® or Elekta Precise Treatment System® and a designated Elekta Service Center to maximize clinical availability and

NCC sells second half of Kista Science Tower to Vasakronan with break-even result

NCC sells second half of Kista Science Tower to Vasakronan with break-even result In accordance with the option agreement entered into in 2001, NCC is now selling the second half of Kista Science Tower to Vasakronan. Independent valuation companies have assessed the full value of Kista Science Tower at SEK 1,208 million, meaning that the second half of the project will be sold with a break-even outcome for 2004. NCC started to build Sweden's tallest office building, Kista Science Tower, in the summer of 2000. The project rapidly became a landmark and a symbol for Kista. Kista Science Tower

KEMIART LINERS TO BE WHOLLY OWNED BY M-R

M-real Corporation Stock Exchange Bulletin 2.8.2004 at 12.15 p.m. KEMIART LINERS TO BE WHOLLY OWNED BY M-REAL M-real Corporation acquires Metsäliitto Cooperative´s and UPM-Kymmene’s stakes (a total of 53%) in Kemiart Liners Oy. The purchaseprice of the shares is about EUR 13 million and additionally M-real´sinterst bearing net debt will increase by about EUR 23 million. As aresult, Kemiart Liners will become wholly owned by M-real. Thearrangement is expected to marginally enhance M-real´s earnings pershare for 2004. Oy Metsä Botnia Ab’s Kemiart Liners business was formed into a

New head of SEB in New York

Christian Dahlberg has been appointed head of SEB's New York branch. Dahlberg, currently a client executive within Client Relationship Management at SEB Merchant Banking, succeeds Einar Thodal-Ness.   Dahlberg joined SEB in 1996 as a client executive and since then has focused on larger corporate clients. Before joining SEB, he worked in the United States for Alfa-Laval and later for Handelsbanken in New York. Dahlberg, who has a degree from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, will take up his responsibilities in September.   Thodal-Ness, as previously

Autoliv to Produce Steering Wheels in China

Autoliv to Produce Steering Wheels in China (Stockholm, August 2, 2004) --- Autoliv, the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, is establishing a steering wheel production facility. It will be Autoliv's 10th steering wheel plant. The new facility will be integrated into the new 11,000 sq. meter airbag assembly plant, nearing completion in Shanghai. This steering wheel unit will strongly complement the Autoliv range of locally produced safety systems in China, making complete systems available to customers from a single source. An area of 5,000 sq. meters has been allocated for the

Akzo Nobel completes two Chemicals divestments

Akzo Nobel completes two Chemicals divestments Arnhem, the Netherlands, August 2, 2004 - As expected Akzo Nobel has completed the sale of its Catalysts and Phosphorus Chemicals businesses for a total of some EUR 850 million, free of cash and debt and prior to final closing adjustments for working capital. Hans Wijers, Chairman of Akzo Nobel's Board of Management, said: "The Company's drive to create more financial room to maneuver is on track. The closing prices truly reflect the value of these businesses and we will use the proceeds to reduce net debt and to strategically upgrade our

TELE2 ÖKADE SITT RESULTAT EFTER SKATT MED 38% UNDER DET FÖRSTA HALVÅRET MED ETT REKORDSTARKT KASSAFLÖDE EFTER INVESTERIN

TELE2 ÖKADE SITT RESULTAT EFTER SKATT MED 38% UNDER DET FÖRSTA HALVÅRET MED ETT REKORDSTARKT KASSAFLÖDE EFTER INVESTERINGAR PÅ 2,4 MDR KRONOR New York och Stockholm - måndagen den 2 augusti 2004 - Tele2 AB ("Tele2", "Koncernen") (Nasdaq Stock Market: TLTOA och TLTOB samt Stockholmsbörsen: TEL2A och TEL2B), det ledande och lönsamma alternativa paneuropeiska telekommunikationsföretaget redovisade i dag resultatet för det andra kvartalet som slutade den 30 juni 2004. · Nettoomsättningen för första halvåret ökade med 18% till 21 090 (17 841) Mkr · Resultatet efter skatt för första halvåret

IN THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 2004 TELE2 INCREASED PROFIT AFTER TAX BY 38% WITH A RECORD CASH FLOW AFTER INVESTING ACTIVITI

IN THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 2004 TELE2 INCREASED PROFIT AFTER TAX BY 38% WITH A RECORD CASH FLOW AFTER INVESTING ACTIVITIES OF SEK 2.4 BILLION New York and Stockholm - Monday, August 2, 2004 - Tele2 AB ("Tele2", "the Group") (Nasdaq Stock Market: TLTOA and TLTOB and Stockholmsbörsen: TEL2A and TEL2B), the leading and profitable alternative pan-European telecom operator, today announced its consolidated results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2004. · Operating revenue for the first six months increased by 18% to MSEK 21,090 (MSEK 17,841) · Profit after tax for the first six months

IN THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 2004 TELE2 INCREASED PROFIT AFTER TAX BY 38% WITH A RECORD CASH FLOW AFTER INVESTING ACTIVITIES OF SEK 2.4 BILLION

New York and Stockholm - Monday, August 2, 2004 - Tele2 AB ("Tele2", "the Group") (Nasdaq Stock Market: TLTOA and TLTOB and Stockholmsbörsen: TEL2A and TEL2B), the leading and profitable alternative pan-European telecom operator, today announced its consolidated results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2004.· Operating revenue for the first six months increased by 18% to MSEK 21,090 (MSEK 17,841) · Profit after tax for the first six months increased by 38% to MSEK 653 (MSEK 472) · Earnings per share after tax for the first six months increased to SEK 4.41 (SEK 3.19) · Net

IN THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 2004 TELE2 INCREASED PROFIT AFTER TAX BY 38% WITH A RECORD CASH FLOW AFTER INVESTING ACTIVITI

IN THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 2004 TELE2 INCREASED PROFIT AFTER TAX BY 38% WITH A RECORD CASH FLOW AFTER INVESTING ACTIVITIES OF SEK 2.4 BILLION New York and Stockholm - Monday, August 2, 2004 - Tele2 AB ("Tele2", "the Group") (Nasdaq Stock Market: TLTOA and TLTOB and Stockholmsbörsen: TEL2A and TEL2B), the leading and profitable alternative pan-European telecom operator, today announced its consolidated results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2004. · Operating revenue for the first six months increased by 18% to MSEK 21,090 (MSEK 17,841) · Profit after tax for the first six months

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