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Framfab Germany hires 14 employees from Blue Pier

Outcome of Framfab's Rights Issue Framfab AB's (publ) new share issue, which has been fully subscribed and provides the company with SEK 164 million prior to transaction costs, was subscribed for by shareholders, with and without preferential rights, to more than 90 per cent. The remaining 10 percent have been allocated those investors that guaranteed part of the share issue. The new share issue, which closed on June 9, 2004, was to more than 90 per cent subscribed for with preferential rights and without preferential rights by subscribers who had also subscribed for shares with

*FORTUM CORPORATION: - SHARES SUBSCRIBED

HEX HELSINKI CASH MARKET RELEASE 269/2004 SHARES 1 July 2004FORTUM CORPORATION: - SHARES SUBSCRIBED WITH OPTION RIGHTS A total of 59 415 Fortum Corporation's shares have beensubscribed with the Fortum Corporation's 1999 bond withwarrant and a total of 389 000 shares have been subscribedwith the Fortum Corporation’s 1999 option rights. The shareswill be traded on the Helsinki Exchanges as old shares asof 2 July 2004. Identifiers of Fortum Corporation's share: Trading code: FUM1VISIN code:

Teleca strengthens its position in mobile devices

Teleca strengthens its position in mobile devices - acquires GeraCap Oy in Finland with 150 staff Teleca has acquired Finnish software services company GeraCap Oy, which employs 150 people. The acquisition further strengthens Teleca's position as the leading integrator of Symbian OS and Nokia Series 60. The acquisition will provide a platform for further growth in mobile devices, and Teleca expects profit per share to improve immediately as a result. GeraCap Oy GeraCap has been growing steadily with good margins ever since it was formed in 1999. The company has established a strong position

Song Networks in agreements with new and existing customers

Song Networks Holding AB’s (Stockholmsbörsen stock exchange: SONW) Swedish subsidiary Song Networks Svenska AB has entered into larger agreements with two new customers to supply data and telecommunications at an order value of SEK 16.8 million. In addition, DHL, Scribona and Medborgarskolan have chosen to renew and extend their existing agreements, at an order value of approximately SEK 53.3 million. All the agreements will run for between 18 and 36 months."It is naturally extremely pleasing to conclude several new deals before the summer break. The fact that existing customers are

Atlas Copco finalizes the acquisition of Ingersoll-Rand Drilling Solution

Atlas Copco finalizes the acquisition of Ingersoll-Rand Drilling Solution Stockholm, Sweden, July 1, 2004: Atlas Copco AB has finalized its acquisition of Ingersoll-Rand Drilling Solutions, a business within the Ingersoll-Rand Infrastructure sector. It has a turnover of approximately MUSD 300 (MSEK 2 200) and 950 employees. The purchase price was MUSD 225 (MSEK 1 700), paid in cash. Ingersoll-Rand Drilling Solutions is a manufacturer and distributor of drilling equipment and consumables for surface mining and construction. The business has a leading position within these product areas in

Telia supplies telephony and communications for Södra

Telia supplies telephony and communications for Södra Telia has signed a new agreement with the Södra forestry group in Sweden covering additional deliveries of all fixed and mobile telephony services and Södra's data communications. The five-year agreement is valued at approximately SEK 100 million. The agreement covers telephony and communications, although discussions are being continued about increasing Telia's commitment to include the development of services and functions for Södra's approximately 3,600 employees. Meeting services through video conferencing and mobile applications are

Invitation to conference call on July 9 regarding Axis AB's Interim Report (January-June 2004)

Time: Friday, July 9, 2004 at 11 a.m. CET Telephone conference number: +44 20 7162 0187 Password: Axis AB Axis AB participants: Ray Mauritsson, CEO and Fredrik Sjöstrand, CFO The press release for Axis AB's interim report will be issued around 9 a.m on Friday, July 9. The slide presentation will be available at: www.axis.com/corporate/investor/index.asp under the headline "Financial reports and presentations" on Friday , July 9. A recorded version of the presentation will be available for 5 working days on +44 20 8288 4459 access code: 572862

Dag Sundström takes over as CEO of Teleca

Dag Sundström takes over as CEO of Teleca Dag Sundström today took up his post as president and CEO of the Teleca group. Consequently the board has decided that acting CEO Dan Olofsson will return to his post as chairman of the board. Konstantin Caliacmanis will therefore leave the post of chairman to become deputy chairman. For more information please contact: · Dag Sundström, VD, Teleca AB, mobile: +46 705 11 64 58 · Johannes Rudbeck, Investor Relations Manager, Teleca AB, mobile: +46 705 82 56 56 Teleca is an international IT services company focused on R&D that develops and integrates

Pointsec's trouble-free encryption and authentication solution adds support for removable media

Pointsec's trouble-free encryption and authentication solution adds support for removable media STOCKHOLM, Sweden, July 1, 2004 - Pointsec Mobile Technologies, a global leader in enterprise security software for laptop and desktop PCs, PDAs and smartphones, has announced Pointsec Media Encryption, a centrally manageable and easy to use solution for securing removable media, such as removable hard disks, USB Flash memory cards and floppy disks. Using Pointsec Media Encryption, enterprise IT security policies can be upheld, while removable storage devices are used to boost productivity.

Aker Kvaerner awarded large Ormen Lange contract

The EPCcontract covers engineering, procurement and construction activities for the gas reception and export area in Nyhamna on the North West coast of Norway. It also includes the slug catcher, the flare tower and emergency shut down valves for the Ormen Lange gas terminal. Aker Stord has signed the contract on behalf of several Aker Kvaerner companies, including Aker Kvaerner Engineering and Technology, Aker Verdal and Aker Kvaerner Elektro. The engineering and procurement activities start immediately in Oslo, while the construction activities in the yards at Stord and in Verdal will

FORTUM SHARES SUBSCRIBED FOR WITH SHARE

Fortum Corporation Stock exchange announcement 1 July 2004 1(1)FORTUM SHARES SUBSCRIBED FOR WITH SHARE WARRANTS RELATING TOFORTUM’S 1999 WARRANT BOND TO EMPLOYEES AND TO THE 1999 MANAGEMENTSTOCK OPTION SCHEME Shares, which have been subscribed for and paid to the companybetween 1 January and 24 June 2004 based on the share warrantsrelating to Fortum Corporation’s 1999 warrant bond to theemployees and Fortum Corporation’s 1999 management stock optionscheme, will be traded on the Main List of the Helsinki Exchangesstarting on 2 July 2004,

Song Networks in agreements with new and existing customers

Song Networks in agreements with new and existing customers Song Networks Holding AB's (Stockholmsbörsen stock exchange: SONW) Swedish subsidiary Song Networks Svenska AB has entered into larger agreements with two new customers to supply data and telecommunications at an order value of SEK 16.8 million. In addition, DHL, Scribona and Medborgarskolan have chosen to renew and extend their existing agreements, at an order value of approximately SEK 53.3 million. All the agreements will run for between 18 and 36 months. "It is naturally extremely pleasing to conclude several new deals before

Akzo Nobel Car Refinishes to Restructure

Akzo Nobel Car Refinishes to Restructure Arnhem, the Netherlands, July 1, 2004 - Akzo Nobel Car Refinishes has announced a major restructuring plan in order to improve its performance. The focus will be on realigning the business with changing market conditions. The proposed measures, which will be carried out during 2004-2006, involve the reduction of an equivalent of approximately 600 full-time jobs, or 10% of the global workforce. Most regions of the world will be affected. Discussions with all relevant parties about the restructuring plans have started. By using socially responsible

Structural rationalization measures within Automotive North America completed

Structural rationalization measures within Automotive North America completed The closure of the Trelleborg Group plant in Logansport, Indiana, US, has now been completed. All production at the Logansport plant has been transferred to primarily other units within Trelleborg North America's operations. "We are pleased to be able to report the completion of these structural rationalization measures," comments Trelleborg CEO Fredrik Arp. "We now have a satisfactory production structure within Automotive in North America, which is an important step toward achieving our margin goal for 2006." In

Ericsson wins GSM contract from DCC/Astelit in Ukraine

"Ericsson is the world leader in telecommunications. We have been in close collaboration for many years and have full confidence in the technological solutions of the company," said Valeriy Grigorievich Stepanenko, Chairman of the Supervision Board, CJSC  Digital Cellular Communication of Ukraine. To facilitate the network launch, Ericsson is also supplying a range of services, starting from site acquisition and civil works to network rollout, testing and support. Ericsson is also providing network design, transmission and radio planning to support DCC/Astelit in partnership with their

TeliaSonera to voluntarily end the quotation of its American depositry shares on Nasdaq

TeliaSonera to voluntarily end the quotation of its American depositry shares on Nasdaq TeliaSonera will, as previously disclosed, voluntarily end the quotation of its American depositary shares on Nasdaq. It is expected that TeliaSonera's ADSs will cease to be quoted on Nasdaq as of the close of trading on Nasdaq on August 6, 2004. TeliaSonera shares will continue to be listed on the Stockholm Exchange and the Helsinki Exchanges. For further information journalists can contact: TeliaSonera´s Press Office, +46-(0)8-713 58 30 Forward-Looking Statements Statements made in the press release

Gunnebo acquires Switzerland's Hammer Sicherheit

Gunnebo acquires Switzerland's Hammer Sicherheit Gunnebo, the international security group, has acquired all shares in Hammer Sicherheit AG, Switzerland. Hammer Sicherheit manufactures and sells security booths and revolving doors and has an annual turnover of some MSEK 35. Hammer Sicherheit has 17 employees, of whom 14 are placed in Switzerland and 3 are placed in Germany. Hammer Sicherheit specialises in high-graded security booths and secure revolving doors. The company is one of the leaders on the Swiss market for entrance control systems. "The acquisition will strengthen our position

Order for 486 Volvo buses in the UK

Order for 486 Volvo buses in the UK Volvo Bus Corporation has received one of the largest single orders ever in the UK. It's an order from the bus operator First for 486 Volvo buses with Wrightbus bodies. First is one of Volvo Bus's Key Customers and is the largest bus operator in the UK with a fleet of approx. 9300 buses. The order comprises 272 B7RLE single deckers, 184 B7TL double decks and 30 B7LA articulated vehicles. The chassis will be built in the Volvo Bus plant in Borås, Sweden, and the bodies by Wrightbus, based in Ballymena in Northern Ireland. Delivery will take place over the

Ericsson amends revolving USD 1 billion credit facility

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson has signed an amendment that improves the terms and conditions of its USD one billion revolving credit facility. The amended facility, maturing in September 2007 and structured as a forward start agreement (FSA), will replace the existing facility of USD one billion, which matures in September 2004.As stated in the annual report 2003, the existing facility was subject to certain financial covenants and availability tests, which Ericsson would need to comply with prior to any drawdown and under certain circumstances, also required security to be offered as a

Fortum strengthens its position in Lenen

Fortum Corporation STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 1 July 2004 at 10.00 am 1 (1)Fortum strengthens its position in Lenenergo Fortum has agreed on the acquisition of additional shares in theRussian company OAO Lenenergo. After this deal, Fortum’s holdingin the company’s share capital will increase by 9.7 per cent, to30.7 per cent, and its share of voting rights will be 29.6 percent, up by 8.9 per cent. This share transaction is subject to theapproval of the Russian competition authority, as Fortum’s holdingin Lenenergo is already more than 20 per cent. After the

FISKARS HAS SOLD MOST OF ITS HOLDINGS IN

Fiskars Corporation Stock Exchange Release July 1, 2004 10.00 a.m.FISKARS HAS SOLD MOST OF ITS HOLDINGS IN PRIVATE EQUITY FUNDS Fiskars has divested its investment in EQT funds by selling allits holdings in the funds for some EUR 17 million. The companywill book a slight profit from the transaction. Having sold itsparticipations in these funds, Fiskars Corporation’s onlyinvestment fund holding left is a minor stake in the American AEAfund. The EQT Equity Funds were established in 1994, the total assetsadministered

Medicover acquires CDL Analco

Medicover acquires CDL Analco Medicover has acquired 100% of Centrum Diagnostyki Laboratoryjnej Analco Sp. z o.o.(CDL Analco) a Polish laboratory diagnostics company, with operations in Warsaw and Lublin Poland. CDL Analco has revenue of E1 million. Commenting on the acquisition Fredrik Ragmark the Managing Director of Medicover stated "this acquisition fits well with the Nova Medical business acquired from Capio AB a year ago, and will enhance Nova Medical's operations and contribute to establishing a strong and growing Polish laboratory presence for Medicover. CDL Analco has an efficient

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