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Biosensor Applications and Singapore Technologies sign distribution agreement

Biosensor Applications and Singapore Technologies sign distribution agreement Biosensor Applications Sweden AB and Chartered Electro-Optics Pte Ltd (CEO), a subdivision within the Singapore Technologies Group have signed a distribution agreement under which CEO will market and distribute the BIOSENS-D drug detection system in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and in the ASEAN countries. "The agreement can best be described as a breakthrough, now that Biosensor is entering its industrialization phase. In CEO we have a strong, independent partner with global presence and we are very proud that

Press release from annual general meeting with shareholders in Song Networks Holding AB (publ)

At the annual general meeting with the shareholders in Song Networks Holding AB (publ) ("Song") held at 3.00 pm today at Konferens Spårvagnshallarna in Stockholm the following resolution, among others, were passed.- The profit and loss statement and the balance sheet for the year 2003 were adopted. - The company's profit/loss was allocated in accordance with the board of directors’ proposal. - The board of directors and the managing director were discharged from liability. - The board of directors were elected in accordance with the proposal from the nominating committee: Re-election of

ILKKA BROTHERUS TO CONTINUE AS CHAIRMAN

YIT CORPORATION STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE, MARCH 24, 2004, 13:00ILKKA BROTHERUS TO CONTINUE AS CHAIRMAN OF YIT’S BOARD OF DIRECTORSAt its organizational meeting on March 24, 2004, YIT Corporation's Board of Directors re-elected Ilkka Brotherus, M.Sc. (Econ.), managing director of Sinituote Oy, as its chairman. Ilkka Brotherus was a member of YIT’s Supervisory Board from 1998 to 2000 and has been a Board member since 2000 and the chairman of the Board since 2002. Eino Halonen, M.Sc. (Econ.), managing director of Suomi Mutual Life Assurance Company, was elected as vice chairman. Halonen has been

Gunnebo exports road safety systems for over MEUR 1,2 to the United Arab Emirates

Gunnebo exports road safety systems for over MEUR 1,2 to the United Arab Emirates Gunnebo Protection AB has received an order from the national road administration in the United Arab Emirates to supply approximately 100 km of its "Safety Line" cable barrier. The order, which is worth over MEUR 1,2, has been signed with Gunnebo's representative office in Dubai. In recent years, Gunnebo Protection has been developing a family of products designed to improve road safety. The product portfolio consists of the "Safety Line" cable barrier, deer fences, crash barriers, and noise screens. These

ROTTNEROS TO INCREASE PULP PRICES FOR CTMP

As of April 1st 2004 Rottneros will raise list prices for short fibre CTMP pulp in Europe to 500 USD/tonne. The price for long fibre CTMP will rise to 480 USD/tonne from the same date.Like several other producers on the market Rottneros will also raise the price for the NBSK pulp quality from 620 USD/tonne to 640 USD/tonne in Europe. The new prices are valid until further notice. Upplands Väsby 24 March 2004 ROTTNEROS AB (Publ.) For further information call CEO Lars Blecko, tel. +46 70 641 49 10 Rottneros is one of the world’s leading independent manufacturers of market pulp.

*(E) YIT CORPORATION: SPLIT (1:2)

HEX HELSINKI SECURITIES EXCHANGE RELEASE 100/2004 SHARES 24 March 2004(E) YIT CORPORATION: SPLIT (1:2)Split (1:2) of Efore Plc’s shares will be valid in the Helsinki Exchanges HETI system as of 29 March 2004. After split the nominal value of YIT Corporation’s shares will be 1,00 EUR.(E) Presuming that split will be registed into the Trade Register 26 March 2004.There will be no After market trading II with the shares of YIT Corporation's on Monday morning 29 March 2004. Updated identifiers as of 29 March 2004:Trading code: YTY1V

Autoliv Invests in Six Crash-Test Sleds in Asia

Autoliv Invests in Six Crash-Test Sleds in Asia (Stockholm, March 24, 2004) The sleds will have the capacity to perform a variety of crash tests ranging from individual seat belt tests to full car body tests that simulate crashes with complete cars at speeds up to 65 km/h (40 mph). The investment is driven by Autoliv's commitment to increase the levels of product development capability for vehicle safety systems throughout the region. Vehicle production in these five countries has grown by 65% during the last three years and is expected to grow another 35% to 12 million vehicles by 2006.

Ericsson demonstrates mobile media services at MILIA 2004

Ericsson, the leading telecom supplier, will be present for the first time at MILIA 2004. MILIA is the leading global forum for the interactive industries including digital entertainment and interactive TV. Ericsson will show how it works as a business partner for the media industry in helping it develop attractive mobile media services for consumers.Supporting demonstrations will take place at Ericsson's booth, MH1.01, in the Milia Hall at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes. They will include, the M-USE mobile music platform; Mobile Movie Concept; Video-C; MMS TV by AFP; N24 Live Video

Nolato Annual Report

Nolato Annual Report The Nolato Annual Report for 2003 is available at http://www.nolato.com The printed version of the Annual Report will be distributed to Nolato's shareholders during the week of March 29. ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was brought to you by Waymaker http://www.waymaker.net The following files are available for download: http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2004/03/24/20040324BIT20160/wkr0001.pdf Download the Nolato Annual Report

FöreningsSparbanken rewards its employees

FöreningsSparbanken rewards its employees FöreningsSparbanken's board of directors has announced that the bank's employees will each receive a bonus of SEK 10,000. In 2003 FöreningsSparbanken was the most profitable major bank in the Nordic region and the only bank, aside from Sweden's independent savings banks and FöreningsSparbanken's partly owned banks, to improve customer satisfaction, according to the Swedish Quality Index. "For me and the rest of the bank's management, it is very satisfactory to know that all employees share in our success," says President and CEO Jan Lidén. "The

Akzo Nobel invests in third biggest market for non-stick applications. Akzo Nobel opens new non-stick coatings factory i

Akzo Nobel invests in third biggest market for non-stick applications. Akzo Nobel opens new non-stick coatings factory in Brazil. Arnhem, the Netherlands, March 24, 2004 - Akzo Nobel has officially opened its new non-stick coatings facility in São Paulo, Brazil. As well as supplying non-stick coatings for the Brazilian cookware industry, the factory also produces coatings for a range of specialized industrial applications, such as automotive pistons and copier rolls. "Following on from last year's opening of our new facility in China, the establishment of a plant in São Paulo is another

New Group structure and changes in business areas to increase responsibility for earnings, while ensuring Group synergie

New Group structure and changes in business areas to increase responsibility for earnings, while ensuring Group synergies On account of the altered Group structure and establishment of three wholly owned airlines for the SAS Consortium, the Board of Directors of SAS AB have decided to revise the structure and areas of responsibility within Group Management. A new function, Airline Strategy & Coordination has been created. This function will be responsible for the overall strategic development of the airline business as well as be responsible for ensuring synergies and coordination, among

Skanska receives go-ahead for Hallandsås project, SEK 2.4 billion included in order bookings

Skanska receives go-ahead for Hallandsås project, SEK 2.4 billion included in order bookings Skanska is now starting the tunnel construction through the Hallandsås ridge following receipt of all necessary permits. Accordingly, Skanska is now including SEK 2,380 M in order bookings for the first quarter of 2004. This corresponds to 60 percent of the total value of the contract for the Skanska-Vinci consortium. Skanska's order bookings are distributed between the Skanska Sweden business unit, SEK 1,983 M, and the Skanska International (formerly Skanska International Projects) business unit,

Oriflame Cosmetics S.A. listed on Stockholmsbörsen

Oriflame Cosmetics S.A. listed on Stockholmsbörsen As of today, international cosmetics company Oriflame Cosmetics S.A. is listed on Stockholmsbörsen. Oriflame has direct sales in 54 countries and reported revenues of SEK 5.9 billion in 2003. The Group's product range is marketed under the Oriflame brand and the company holds leading positions in several markets in Europe and in Russia. Oriflame's Swedish Depository Receipts (SDRs) are traded on the O List under the "Other shares" heading, positioned immediately after Optimail AB. "We warmly welcome Oriflame to Stockholmsbörsen," says

Trelleborg divests Trenor holding to Nordic Capital

Trelleborg divests Trenor holding to Nordic Capital The Trelleborg Group has entered into an agreement to sell its 49-percent holding in the Trenor Group to Nordic Capital Funds IV and V. As a consequence, the Trenor Group will be 100-percent controlled by Nordic Capital. The purchase price for Trelleborg's holding amounts to SEK 1,100 M. For a debt-free company, this corresponds to an EBITA multiple of approximately nine times earnings in 2003. In 1999, Trelleborg and Nordic Capital Fund III started a jointly owned company under the name of Trenor, to which Trelleborg's former distribution

FDA approves Follistim®-AQTM cartridge - the first pre-mixed fertility treatment

FDA approves Follistim®-AQTM cartridge - the first pre-mixed fertility treatment Arnhem, the Netherlands, March 24, 2004 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced approval of Follistim®-AQTM cartridge (follitropin beta injection) in the United States. Follistim-AQ cartridge is the first follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) treatment available in a pre-filled, pre-mixed solution, eliminating the need for patients to mix one or more vials of medication. Follistim-AQ cartridge is designed to be used only with the Follistim® PenTM, an innovative pen device that facilitates

New union contracts strengthen SAS Group

New union contracts strengthen SAS Group The new union agreements within the SAS Group are now concluded and as a result the Turnaround 2005 action program can be implemented as planned. Concurrently, work is proceeding with incorporating Scandinavian Airlines by establishing independent national companies within the SAS consortium. The international flight operations will become a business area within the SAS consortium. The Turnaround 2005 action program will give the SAS Group long-term competitiveness and profitability. Savings of about SEK 14 billion are required for the program to

Notice of Annual General Meeting

Notice of Annual General Meeting The shareholders of AudioDev AB (publ) are hereby summoned to the annual general meeting on Wednesday 28 April 2004 at 4.30pm in the company offices, Kabingatan 9, Malmö, Sweden. Read the full notice in the attached document. AudioDev is a world-leading manufacturer of test equipment for quality control of optical media such as CDs and DVDs. The parent company has its head office in Malmo, Sweden, which is the base for activities in Europe. Sales and services office in the US, Hong Kong and Taiwan are responsible for the North American and Asian markets. In

Annual General Meeting of Alfa Laval AB (publ)

Annual General Meeting of Alfa Laval AB (publ) The shareholders in Alfa Laval AB (publ) are herewith summoned to the Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at 4.00 p.m. at Scandic Hotel Star, Glimmervägen 5, Lund, Sweden. Registration for the Meeting will commence at 3.30 p.m. Refreshments will be served after the Meeting. This is a non-official translation of the Swedish original wording. In case of any differences between the English translation and the Swedish original, the Swedish text shall prevail. Program for shareholders In conjunction with the Annual General Meeting

Lindex Interim Report for the second quarter

Lindex Interim Report for the second quarter 1 December 2003-29 February 2004 Significant deterioration in Lindex's result The first six months 2003/2004 · Sales increased by 2.1 per cent (5.5) to SEK 2,753M (2,695). The Lindex Group's same-stores sales, excluding the currency effect, rose by 5.9 per cent. · Profit after tax amounted to SEK 9M (77), equivalent to SEK 0.60 (5.60) per share. · Operating profit fell to SEK 31M (101). Profit after financial items fell to SEK 33M (100). · Operating margin decreased to 1.1 per cent (3.7) and the gross margin amounted to 53.9 per cent (55.8). ·

Bulletin from Investor AB's Annual General Meeting

Bulletin from Investor AB's Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting approved the proposed dividend to shareholders of SEK 2.25 per share. The record date was determined as Friday, March 26, 2004. The dividend is scheduled to be distributed by VPC AB (the Swedish Securities Register Center) on Wednesday, March 31, 2004. The Meeting discharged the members of the Board and the President from liability for fiscal year 2003. Current board members Claes Dahlbäck, Sune Carlsson, Ulla Litzén, Håkan Mogren, Anders Scharp, O. Griffith Sexton, Peter D. Sutherland, Björn Svedberg, Jacob

Prestigious Export Prize to Swedish Listed Company BTS.

Prestigious Export Prize to Swedish Listed Company BTS. World-leading training and consultancy company BTS Group AB, listed on the O list of the Stockholm Stock Exchange, has been recognized in intense competition for its achievements in the United States by the Swedish Trade Council's award for excellence, the Achievement Award 2004. The company's focus on the Fortune 500, the largest companies in the United States, has been highly successful, according to the Swedish Trade Council's jury. BTS may be the only listed Swedish service company to establish client relations with many of the

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