Pick a time period -
No more available filters You need to apply a filter before selecting newsroom

Use our filters to get your customized news. Save and subscribe to as many filters as you want, get the news that YOU are interested in right in your mailbox, RSS feed or in your personalized dashboard. Share your stories, news, multimedia and pressreleases and get a wider audience with news.cision.com.

IBS signs Letter of Intent regarding acquisition of a Supply Chain Management business in the US

IBS has signed a Letter of Intent regarding acquisition of a business in the US with some 35 employees, operating with sales and implementation of business software solutions for supply chain management.The acquisition is planned to be finalised during May 2004. The closing of the transaction is subject to the satisfactory completion of IBS’ due diligence review and other negotiations and agreements in transactions of this type.- This is an interesting acquisition which offers us complementary geographic and expanded market coverage in the growing US market, says Magnus Wastenson, CEO

Interim Report, January - March 2004

* Good inflow of orders during beginning of year: SEK 1,943 million (1,887)* Lower net sales reduced earnings* Net sales: SEK 1,709 million (1,801)* Net earnings: SEK 1 million (41)* Earnings per share: SEK 0.02 (1.35)"The year has begun well as far as inflow of orders is concerned, which may indicate that the turning point has now arrived as regards demand for our construction-related products. First quarter earnings, which are normally Cardo’s weakest, were affected this year by a decrease in net sales as a consequence of the weak inflow of orders during the second half of 2003

Press information from Skandia's board

Press information from Skandia's board The new board elected by Skandia's Annual General Meeting on 15 April 2004 was given a mandate to take responsibility for Skandia's development moving forward. Future matters require the full attention of the Board and company management. At the same time, the follow-up of the various examinations of past events will require a continued strong work effort. Above all, a number of legal processes will have to be carried out in the best possible manner before Skandia can draw a line and dedicate its undivided attention on the future. The Board has carried

TeliaSonera Sweden lowering broadband price

TeliaSonera Sweden lowering broadband price Today, TeliaSonera Sweden is lowering the price of three of its broadband subscriptions for private customers. This applies to Telia Broadband 250, 500, and 2000, with reductions of between SEK 20 and SEK 36 per month. Today, 4 May, TeliaSonera Sweden is lowering the price of its most popular broadband subscriptions for private customers on the Swedish market. Telia Broadband 250 is being reduced from SEK 290 per month to SEK 279. Telia Broadband 500 is being reduced from SEK 375 to SEK 339, and Telia Broadband 2000 is being reduced from SEK 449

Fabege sells two residential properties

Fabege sells two residential properties for a gain of SEK 70 M Fabege has sold two residential properties in Stockholm for a total of SEK 190 M. The price is 28 percent higher than the properties' independently appraised market values as of December 31, 2003. The properties - Kvadraten 35 and Pilen 7 - have total rentable space of 8,800 square meters, of which 6,900 sq. m. is residential space. The buyers are tenant-owner associations and the closings are scheduled for March 31, 2004 and April 1, 2004. Of the capital gain of SEK 70 M, SEK 58 M accrues in the first quarter and SEK 12 M in

Factum Electronics supplies equipment for DAB to the Danish Radio

Factum Electronics supplies equipment for DAB to the Danish Radio Factum Electronics AB has been awarded a contract to supply equipment for digital radio (DAB) to the Danish Broadcasting Corporation. In 1995 the Danish Radio started its first DAB service and has ever since been on air with DAB. During 2004, Denmark will be the first country in the world where 100 % of the population will be able to receive DAB. The total value of the order is estimated at around SEK 3,5 million and the equipment will be used for two DAB regions. Factum Electronics AB will deliver systems based on its

NCC to build housing in Stavanger for SEK 137 million

NCC to build housing in Stavanger for SEK 137 million NCC Construction Norway has signed agreements regarding orders with a combined value of NOK 125.5 million (approx. SEK 137 million) for the construction of housing in Stavanger. In total, NCC Construction Norway has signed agreements to build 168 residential units in Stavanger. Construction will commence when a sufficient number of housing units have been sold. On behalf of Idun Eiendom, NCC will build a total of 129 residential units, including 49 student apartments at Strømsteinen, close to the city center. The properties will be built

IBS signs Letter of Intent regarding acquisition in the US

IBS signs Letter of Intent regarding acquisition of a Supply Chain Management business in the US IBS has signed a Letter of Intent regarding acquisition of a business in the US with some 35 employees, operating with sales and implementation of business software solutions for supply chain management. The acquisition is planned to be finalised during May 2004. The closing of the transaction is subject to the satisfactory completion of IBS' due diligence review and other negotiations and agreements in transactions of this type. - This is an interesting acquisition which offers us complementary

MAXIM PHARMACEUTICALS ANNOUNCES 2004 SECOND QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS

MAXIM PHARMACEUTICALS ANNOUNCES 2004 SECOND QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS SAN DIEGO, Calif., May 4, 2004 -- Maxim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq NM: MAXM, SSE: MAXM) today announced results for the quarter ended March 31, 2004, the second quarter of its fiscal year. The net loss applicable to common stock for the quarter totaled $8.9 million, or $0.32 per share, compared to a loss applicable to common stock of $11.0 million, or $0.47 per share, for the prior-year quarter. The net loss applicable to common stock for the six months ended March 31, 2004, totaled $18.8 million or $0.67 per share,

Management changes announced by FöreningsSparbanken

Management changes announced by FöreningsSparbanken FöreningsSparbanken is reorganizing its central management functions. Anders Ek, who is currently President of Robur, will head international banking operations. In Sweden, there will be a number of changes in regional management positions. At the same time a new position is being established with responsibility for the central staff units for Accounting, Treasury, Controller, Risk Management, Security/Legal Affairs and Public Affairs. FöreningsSparbanken's international commitments will take on greater emphasis after the decision by the

SCA acquires companies and invests in the hygiene and packaging operations

SCA acquires companies and invests in the hygiene and packaging operations SCA has concluded the acquisition of shares in the Mexican company Copamex's tissue operations. SCA is also acquiring the Italian packaging company Busto & Tema and investing in a new converting unit for production of litho-laminated packaging in Hungary. Acquisition of shares in Mexican tissue company concluded SCA has concluded the acquisition of shares in the Mexican company Copamex's tissue operations. With net sales in 2003 corresponding to SEK 1,750 M, the company is the second largest producer in the Mexican

SHARE BUY-BACK

On May 3, 2004 Rottneros AB re-purchased 130,000 own shares at the average rate of 9.86 SEK. The transactions were made within the price interval 9.75 – 10.00 SEK. The company´s holdings of its own shares amount to 7,959,641 shares. The total number of shares in Rottneros AB amounts to 188,432,105Upplands Väsby 2004-05-03 For further information please contact CFO Anders Byström, 070-641 4914. Rottneros is one of the world’s leading independent manufacturers of market pulp. The Group consists of the parent company, Rottneros AB, which is listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange, along

Observer AB (publ) Interim report January - March 2004

Observer AB (publ) Interim report January - March 2004 Strong growth in North America and positive signals in Europe, but the turnaround in the Nordic region will be delayed -The group's operating revenue amounted to SEK 410.5 million (403.8). Exchange rate effects from the translation to Swedish kronor affected revenue negatively by SEK 20.8 million compared with the corresponding period of 2003. Organic growth in local currency was 0 percent. -Operating profit before goodwill amortization and items affecting comparability amounted to SEK 60.1 million (67.0). Exchange rate effects affected

SAS Group Interim Report January-March 2004

SAS Group Interim Report January-March 2004 First quarter of 2004 in brief · Operating revenue for the first quarter amounted to MSEK 12,567 (13,710), a decrease of 8.3%. For comparable units and adjusted for currency effects, operating revenue for the period fell by 2.3% or MSEK 312. · Income before depreciation and leasing costs for aircraft (EBITDAR) amounted to MSEK -44 (-398) for the period. · Income before capital gains and nonrecurring items improved by MSEK 278 and amounted to MSEK -1,631 (-1,909) for the quarter. Adjusted for currency effects, income improved by MSEK 388. · Income

RAISIO GROUP INTERIM REPORT 1 JANUARY-31

Raisio Group plc Stock Exchange Release 4 May 2004 at 11.00 Finnish timeRAISIO GROUP INTERIM REPORT 1 JANUARY–31 MARCH 2004 Raisio Group’s Financial Performance Improved - Raisio Group’s turnover for the first quarter was up by 2.3 percent and totalled EUR 205.6 million (EUR 201.0 million in thefirst quarter of 2003).- Operating result moved into the black, showing a profit of EUR0.7 million (EUR -6.7 million).- Cash flow from business operations improved significantlycompared to the first quarter of 2003.- The divestment of Raisio Chemicals is

VIASAT LAUNCHES NEW CHANNEL IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE

VIASAT LAUNCHES NEW CHANNEL IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE Modern Times Group MTG AB, the international media group, today announced the launch of a new pay-TV channel in eight Central and Eastern European countries. 'Viasat History' is being broadcast 18 hours a day and is distributed via local and national cable networks in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and Poland. The introduction of 'Viasat History' follows the successful launch last year of premium movie channel 'TV1000' in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Russia, Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus and of

Interim report for FöreningsSparbanken (Swedbank) January - March 2004

Interim report for FöreningsSparbanken (Swedbank) January - March 2004 May 4, 2004 Operating profit rose by 32 percent to SEK 2,623 M First quarter in summary: · Operating profit rose by 32 percent to SEK 2,623 M (1,983) · Profit for the period rose by 36 percent to SEK 1,742 M (1,285) · The return on equity rose to 16.9 percent (13.1) · Earnings per share rose by 36 percent to SEK 3.30 (2.43) · Total income rose by 9 percent to SEK 6,350 M (5,806) · Net interest income rose by 2 percent to SEK 4,104 M (4,033) · Net commission income rose by 24 percent to SEK 1,611 M (1,300) · Net profit on

HNA/HNB Ordinary General meeting 3 May 2004

Hafslund ASA held an annual meeting Monday 3 May 2004 at the company's premises in Drammensveien 144, Oslo.111,196,147 A shares were represented (96.3%) carrying voting rights and 66,436,747 were B shares (83.3%) Hafslund ASA's annual accounts were presented and unanimously approved by the general meeting. The general meeting resolved that dividend corresponding to the Boards proposal of NOK 1,00 per share would be paid for 2003.Upon proposition by the board of directors, the general meeting resolved to prolong the authority given the board of directors on the General Meeting on 5 May

Broad-based growth at Orkla

The sale of Orkla's 40 per cent stake in Carlsberg generated proceeds of NOK 17,471 million and a book gain of NOK 12,529 million. Dividends totalling NOK 6 billion will be paid out on 19 May. At the end of the first quarter, the market value of the Financial Investments division's portfolio was NOK 15.6 billion, up NOK 906 million since the beginning of the year. The return on the portfolio was 6.4 per cent in the first quarter.   Orkla's first quarter operating revenues totalled NOK 7.9 billion, equivalent to underlying growth[1] of 3 per cent compared with the corresponding

Walkers Snack Food Moves Closer to its Customers with IMI Software

Walkers Snack Food Moves Closer to its Customers with IMI Software Frito-Lay Subsidiary Increases Efficiencies and Reduces Costs Through Performance Driven Supply Chain Management London, England and Atlanta, Georgia. (May 4, 2004) - Industri-Matematik International Corp. (IMI) today announced the successful go-live of an upgrade of the IMI supply chain suite at Walkers Snack Foods, the United Kingdom's market leader in snack foods. With the upgrade, which includes the latest releases of IMI Order, IMI Warehouse and IMI Collaboration software, Walkers will move closer to its customers with

YIT?s Interim Report, January 1 - March

STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE May 4, 2004 8:00YIT’s Interim Report, January 1 - March 31, 2004: Net sales and earnings grow substantiallyNet sales up 65 per centThe YIT Group’s net sales in the January-March period grew by 65 per cent compared with the previous year and amounted to EUR 713.1 million (1-3/2003: EUR 431.5 million). A major reason underlying net sales growth was the acquisition of the Building Systems business from ABB. Building Systems offers property, building systems and industrial services in the Nordic countries, Baltic countries and Russia. The business was integrated into

There are no items matching the current filter
There are no more items matching the current filter
Back to top