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MILLICOM PASSES 6 MILLION CUSTOMERS

MILLICOM PASSES 6 MILLION CUSTOMERS New York, Stockholm, London and Luxembourg - May 10, 2004 - Millicom International Cellular SA (Nasdaq Stock Market: MICC, Stockholmsbörsen: MIC), the global telecommunications investor, today announces that it passed the 6 million gross subscriber mark in April 2004. Marc Beuls, President and CEO of Millicom International Cellular commented: "Since the end of the first quarter we have seen strong subscriber growth in all clusters and especially in our operations in Vietnam, Cambodia, Paraguay, Guatemala and Senegal." Millicom International Cellular S.A.

FLEXTRONICS NETWORK SERVICES AND TELIASONERA SIGN FIVE-YEAR AGREEMENT AND EXPAND PARTNERSHIP

FLEXTRONICS NETWORK SERVICES AND TELIASONERA SIGN FIVE-YEAR AGREEMENT AND EXPAND PARTNERSHIP Stockholm, May 10, 2004 - Flextronics Network Services (NASDAQ: FLEX) and TeliaSonera AB today announced an agreement to expand the scope of their relationship. Under the terms of the five-year deal, Flextronics Network Services will become the main supplier of onsite installation and maintenance services for TeliaSoneras' fixed network customers. In 2001, TeliaSonera sold its installation and maintenance organization as well as 5,000 employees to Flextronics Network Services. Prior to today's

SAS Group Traffic figures - April 2004

The SAS Group Traffic figures April 2004 Traffic continues to improve · Total passenger traffic (RPK) increased by 16,1% in April 2004 vs 2003. · The SAS Group transported a total of 2,8 million passengers in April 2004 vs 2,6 million in 2003, an increase of 7,7%. · Overall group passenger load factor improved by 4,4 p.u to 64,9% for April 2004 vs. 2003. Market trends and yield development April group total traffic volumes developed positively with a traffic growth of 16,1% and improved passenger load factor. It must be noted that last years numbers were weak due to SARS and the Iraq

Trelleborg Group becomes full owner of Japanese distribution company

Trelleborg Group becomes full owner of Japanese distribution company Through the Trelleborg Sealing Solutions business area, the Trelleborg Group has acquired the remaining 49 percent of shares in the Japanese subsidiary, Eika Corporation. The earlier 51-percent holding in Eika was included in the Trelleborg Group's acquisition of Polymer Sealing Solutions in 2003. Eika, which has sales of approximately SEK 130 M (EUR 14 M) and 17 employees in Tokyo, is a specialized supplier of elastomer components, distributed primarily through Trelleborg Sealing Solutions' market companies around the

BBC has chosen "DAB by Factum"

BBC has chosen "DAB by Factum" The British Broadcasting Corporation, BBC, has chosen to order a complete, DAB head end system with full redundancy from Factum Electronics AB. The BBC has been heavily involved in the Eureka 147 DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) standard since its inception. The total value of the order is estimated at around SEK 4 million. Factum Electronics will deliver systems based on its modular architecture, including its unique dynamic range controller, audio encoders, data transmissions, multiplexers, and management systems. Factum Electronics has previously supplied

Notice of the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of Custos

Notice of the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of Custos The shareholders in Aktiebolaget Custos (publ) ("the Company") are hereby invited to the Annual General Meeting at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 8, 2004 in the Auditorium, Moderna Museet, Skeppsholmen, Stockholm, Sweden. Notification etc. Shareholders who wish to participate in the General Meeting must first be included in the shareholder list maintained by VPC AB (the Swedish Central Securities Depository and Clearing Organization) as of Friday, May 28, 2004, and second notify the Company by mail at AB Custos, P.O. Box 1738,

Declaration

Declaration Wihlborgs Fastigheter AB (publ) has purchased 5,948,183 B shares in Fabege AB (publ). Wihlborgs will thereafter own a total of 57,200 A shares and 24,553,683 B shares, which together represent 27.7 percent of the capital and 26.9 percent of the votes in the company. Wihlborgs Fastigheter AB (publ) For further information: Erik Paulsson, President and CEO, Tel.: +46 (0)8-555 148 18, +46 (0)733-87 18 18 Olle Knaust, deputy CEO and CFO, Tel.: +46 (0)8-555 148 10, +46 (0)733-87 18 10 Mats Berg, communications manager, Tel.: +46 (0)8-555 148 20, +46 (0)733-87 18 20 Wihlborgs

Declaration

Declaration Wihlborgs Fastigheter AB (publ) has sold 4,665,675 shares in Bostads AB Drott (publ), equivalent to 21 per cent of the capital and votes, and consequently does not own any shares in Bostads AB Drott. Wihlborgs Fastigheter AB (publ) For further information: Erik Paulsson, President and CEO, Tel.: +46 (0)8-555 148 18, +46 (0)733-87 18 18 Olle Knaust, deputy CEO and CFO, Tel.: +46 (0)8-555 148 10, +46 (0)733-87 18 10 Mats Berg, communications manager, Tel.: +46 (0)8-555 148 20, +46 (0)733-87 18 20 Wihlborgs Fastigheter AB (publ) is one of Sweden's biggest listed real-estate

Wilson Logistics Group secures major order

Wilson Logistics Group secures major order The Wilson Logistics Group has in the face of tough international competition secured a major order from Volvo Logistics, worth approximately SEK 75 million over three years. The order is the result of flexibility and a strong customer focus and is clear acknowledgement of the importance of the Wilson e-service platform. The order is for short lead time air transport from North America, mainly to Sweden but also to Belgium and Norway. Wilson Logistics Sweden and Wilson Logistics Inc. in the USA will co-ordinate a complex logistics flow from 550

Enea signs frame agreement with Alcatel

Enea signs frame agreement with Alcatel Enea has signed a world wide frame agreement with leading telecom supplier Alcatel. By being a preferred supplier to Alcatel this is an important step in Enea's telecom strategy. The frame agreement that was signed in Antwerpen gives Alcatel access to Enea's entire OSE product family based on a world wide agreement. - We are very pleased that Alcatel is placing its trust in our technology and company, says Johan Wall, CEO of Enea. This confirms our strategy in focusing on our OSE product family, product-oriented consulting and related qualified

Fortum: Pro forma figures relating to ac

Fortum Corporation STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 1 (2) 10 May 2004Fortum: Pro forma figures relating to acquiring shares in Hafslund The following pro forma figures state the impact of acquiringHafslund shares on the income statement and balance sheet duringthe last twelwe months. Figures are unaudited. Income Statement (Last twelve months ended March 31, 2004) Fortum Group (unaudited) Fortum Hafslund Adjust- Pro Forma Group Group 1) ments(EUR millions except

Framfabs financial objectives

Framfabs financial objectives At the Extra General Meeting, held today on May 10 2004, that will consider the board's decision to issue new shares with preferential right for existing shareholders, Framfab's financial objectives will be presented. The rights issue is being carried out to better position Framfab to take full part in the ongoing Interactive Marketing and Internet Consultancy industry consolidation in Europe. The financial objectives presented below, will be included in a possible prospectus. Framfab's strategic goal, which has been presented previously, is to establish and

Interim Report January - Mars 2004

Interim Report January - Mars 2004 · Rental revenues for the period amounted to SEK 239 M (236) · Profit before tax amounted to SEK 62 M (9), of which SEK 57 M (0) relates to gains on property sales · Profit after tax amounted to SEK 39 M (7), corresponding to earnings per share of SEK 1.76 (0.32) · As of May 6, the share is listed on Stockholmsbörsen's O-list · Acquisition of around 1,000 residential units in Umeå effective June 1, 2004 For more information, please see attatched file. For more information, please contact: Daniel Skoghäll, President, daniel.skoghall@drott.se, phone +46 8

HNA/HNB Disclosure of interests

Hafslund has been informed of the following from Fortum Forvaltning AS:   On 9 May 2004, Fortum Forvaltning AS has agreed to acquire up to 67,524,647 Hafslund A-shares and 37,342,907 Hafslund B-shares at a price of NOK 53 per A-share and NOK 48 per B-share. The acquisition is subject to approval by the City Council in the end of May and to no higher offer being made by a third party prior to 7 July 2004. Fortum Forvaltning AS will initially acquire 55,862,688 A-shares and 29,287,298 B-shares, while the acquisition of the remaining shares will be subject to obtaining an exemption

Securitas signs agreement to acquire Eurotelis in France.

In accordance with Securitas press release from March 15th, 2004 Securitas Security Systems in France has now signed an agreement with Valiance Group, to acquire Eurotelis. The company, which has 370 employees, is operating in the security systems business in France with annual sales in 2003 of MEUR 27 (MSEK 245), mainly from installation and alarm monitoring.The acquisition is expected to be closed at the end of May.This acquisition will significantly strengthen the position of Securitas Systems in France and will enable Securitas to be the market leader in the bank and post market

Fortum to acquire City of Oslo?s shares

Fortum Corporation STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 10 May 2004 at 8.30 1 ()Fortum to acquire City of Oslo’s shares in Hafslund- Major step in Nordic power and heat strategy Fortum has agreed to acquire City of Oslo’s 53.7% share of capitalin Hafslund ASA for EUR 660 million (NOK 5.4 billion). On 9 May,the Oslo City Board (Byrådet) signed the agreement and recommendedit to the City Council (Bystyret) for approval. With Hafslund,Fortum can take a major step in the development of the leading pan-Nordic power and heat company with significant skills and scale in

H. Lundbeck, Interim report for the three months ended 31 March 2004

- Cipralex® sales amounted to DKK 352 million in, up 350% from DKK 78 million in the year-earlier period.- Ebixa® sales amounted to DKK 141 million, representing a 386% increase from DKK 29 million in the year-earlier period. - In the first quarter of 2004, Lundbeck's portfolio of new products accounted for 45% of revenue relative to 19% in the year-earlier period. During the past 12 months, Lundbeck's reliance on mature drugs fell from 78% to 53% of revenue.

OMHEX Executive Management purchase OMHEX shares from Olof Stenhammar

OMHEX Executive Management purchase OMHEX shares from Olof Stenhammar Today, OMHEX CEO Magnus Böcker purchased 100 000 shares in OMHEX. Deputy CEO Jukka Ruuska and President of OM Technology Klas Ståhl (via companies) each purchased 60 000 shares, and CFO Per Nordberg purchased 40 000 shares in OMHEX. All 260 000 shares were purchased from Olof Stenhammar (via companies), founder and Chairman of OMHEX, at a price of SEK 98 each, which corresponds to the market price. In an unrelated transaction, Olof Stenhammar sold an additional 20 000 shares on the market. To facilitate financing of the

Sandvik comments on City Court ruling in patent dispute between Sandvik and Atlas Copco

Sandvik comments on City Court ruling in patent dispute between Sandvik and Atlas Copco Today, the Stockholm City Court announced its ruling in the patent dispute between Sandvik and Atlas Copco. The City Court concluded that Sandvik's patent is valid, but that Atlas Copco has not infringed the patent. Sandvik's suit involved patents related to steering and control of drill rigs. "Naturally, we had hoped for a positive ruling for Sandvik, but we are also aware that this is a complicated case," says Sandvik's General Counsel Bo Severin. Sandvik will now carefully review the ruling and the

Adjustment completed of the conditions for the convertible debenture loan and warrants

Adjustment completed of the conditions for the convertible debenture loan and warrants In 1998, Holmen issued a convertible debenture loan and warrants to employees at market prices. The convertibles were converted into Holmen Series "B" shares and the warrant-holders subscribed to Series "B" shares during the first quarter of 2004. In accordance with the respective agreements, the conversion and subscription conditions were adjusted on the basis of the average listed share price during the period 31 March to 6 May 2004 in order to compensate the holders for the extra dividend paid out in

OPPOSITION AGAINST THE MERGER OF OY RADI

ELISA CORPORATION STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 7 MAY 2004 AT 4.00pmOPPOSITION AGAINST THE MERGER OF OY RADIOLINJA AB WITH ELISACORPORATION AND AN ACTION FOR ANNULMENT HAS BEEN FILED Oy Radiolinja Ab has received an action for annulment, where sixparties involved in the redemption procedure of Radiolinjaminority shares and the action of annulment against a decisionmade at Radiolinja’s Annual General Meeting in spring 2000,demand the cancelling of the merger resolution made at OyRadiolinja Ab’s General Meeting in December 2003. The

Biotage releases new product for microwave synthesis

Biotage releases new product for microwave synthesis 7 May, 2004 Biotage has successfully marketed systems for microwave synthesis and has become the market leader in this area. The customers are laboratories where one system serves several chemists. However, market demand for a one-user product at a lower price has grown. As Biotage is now releasing a new generation of systems, the company can enter another market segment; the market for individual microwave synthesis systems. As an increasing number of medicinal chemists use microwave synthesis in the drug discovery process, Biotage sees

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