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Electrolux considers closing vacuum cleaner factory in Västervik, Sweden

Electrolux considers closing vacuum cleaner factory in Västervik, Sweden (ELUX) Electrolux is investigating a transfer of vacuum cleaner production in Västervik, Sweden, to Hungary and a possible closure of the factory in Västervik. The global competition on the vacuum cleaner market is forcing the industry to decrease its costs. In Europe, Electrolux manufactures vacuum cleaners in two factories, one in Sweden and one in Hungary. In terms of capacity, one factory is sufficient. A first analysis shows that a move of production to Hungary would result in substantial savings. The unions will

NOTICE OF INVITATION TO ATTEND THE ANNUA

ELISA CORPORATION STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 12 FEBRUARY 2004 AT 9.15amNOTICE OF INVITATION TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Elisa Corporation shareholders are hereby invited to attend theAnnual General Meeting of Shareholders to be held at Helsinki FairCenter, Messuaukio 1, Helsinki at 1.00pm on Wednesday, 31 March2004. The issuing of voting slips to the shareholders attendingthe meeting will commence at the above venue at 12 noon. It willalso be possible to follow the meeting via the Internet atwww.elisa.com. The following

Arto Tiitinen appointed Ponsse Oyj?s Pre

PONSSE OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE BULLETIN 12 FEBRUARY 2004 at 9amArto Tiitinen appointed Ponsse Oyj’s President and CEO At its meeting on Wednesday 11 February 2004, Ponsse Oyj’s Boardof Directors appointed MBA Arto Tiitinen (44) the company’s new Presidentand CEO. Mr Tiitinen will take up his new post on 1 April 2004. He willtake over from Tommi Ruha, who is leaving Ponsse. Arto Tiitinen joinsPonsse from tractor manufacturer Valtra Oy, where he has worked forthe past 18 years in a range of sales and marketing management jobs.In his most recent position, Tiitinen was responsible for

PONSSE?S 2003 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1(13)PONSSE OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 12 FEBRUARY 2004 AT9A.M.PONSSE’S 2003 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Ponsse Group’s turnover rose by 22.7 per cent to reach EUR163.5 million (EUR 133.2m in 2002) of which foreignoperations accounted for 56.9 per cent (57.8% in 2002). TheGroup’s operating profit amounted to EUR 11.7 million (EUR9.4m), equivalent to 7.2 per cent (7.1%) of turnover. Theresult after financial items was EUR 13.1 million (EUR9.8m). The equity ratio strengthened further to 55.7 percent (52.4%). Earnings per share were EUR 1.31 (EUR 0.99) The Board of Directors is to

Electrolux Board proposals: Michael Treschow, new Chairman, and Aina Nilsson, new Board member

Electrolux Board proposals: Michael Treschow, new Chairman, and Aina Nilsson, new Board member (ELUX) As previously reported, Rune Andersson has declined re-election as Chairman of the Electrolux Board at the Annual General Meeting in April 2004. Jacob Wallenberg, Vice-Chairman, has also declined re- election. Prepared by representatives of some of the large shareholders, the proposal for election of Board members represents re-election of Board members Peggy Bruzelius, Thomas Halvorsen, Louis R. Hughes, Hans Stråberg, Barbara Thoralfsson, Michael Treschow and Karel Vuursteen, and the

YEAR-END REPORT JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 2003

YEAR-END REPORT JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 2003 FOURTH QUARTER · Sales for the quarter amounted to SEK 46.8 M (55.6). · Sales of the proprietary product Pointsec amounted to SEK 30.0 M (16.7). · Gross profit amounted to SEK 39.4 M (31.1), resulting in a gross margin of 84% (56%). The high gross margin was a result of Pointsec accounting for a large proportion of total sales. · Profit after net financial items amounted to SEK 11.8 M (0.5). · Liquidity on the closing date amounted to SEK 137 M (141), including unutilized credit facilities and unrealized surplus values in financial investments.

CONSOLIDATED RESULTS, 2003

CONSOLIDATED RESULTS, 2003 Stockholm, February 12, 2004 · Net sales declined to SEK 124,077m (133,150), but rose 3.3% for comparable units, adjusted for changes in exchange rates · Operating margin improved to 6.2% (6.1) excluding items affecting comparability, operating income was adversely affected by changes in exchange rates in the amount of SEK 930m · Net income amounted to SEK 4,778m (5,095) or SEK15.25 (15.60) per share · Good growth and higher income in USD for appliances and outdoor products within Consumer Durables, North America · Solid performance by appliances and other

Year-end report 2003

FöreningsSparbanken (Swedbank) Preliminary year-end report for 2003 February 12, 2004 Operating profit rose by 40 percent to SEK 9,564 M 2003 in summary: · Operating profit rose by 40 percent to SEK 9,564 M (6,848) · Profit for the year rose by 53 percent to SEK 6,343 M (4,152) · The return on equity rose to 15.9 percent (11.0) · Earnings per share rose to SEK 12.02 (7.87) · Total income rose by 6 percent to SEK 24,453 M (23,001) · Net interest income rose by 4 percent to SEK 16,201 M (15,549) · Net commission income amounted to SEK 5,739 M (5,764) · Net profit on financial operations rose

Invitation: Imminent release of FöreningsSparbanken´s full year report 2003

IMMINENT RELEASE OF FÖRENINGSSPARBANKEN'S 2003 FULL-YEAR REPORT FöreningsSparbanken hereby brings forward the announcement of its full- year report for 2003 until 08.00 AM CET today, and invites you to participate in the following presentations: · An international conference call and webcast for analysts and investors at 15.00 CET today Jan Lidén, CEO, President and Acting CFO, will present the full-year results, followed by a questions and answers session. To attend the presentation by telephone, call our conference call operator Genesys on +44 20 7162 0193 ten minutes prior to the start

NeoNet's Year-End Report 2003

NeoNet's Year-End Report 2003 NeoNet's transaction revenues during 2003 amounted to SEK 147.6 m (184.7 m). The operating earnings before depreciation and net financial items were SEK -17.0 m (SEK 0.4 m). For the fourth quarter transaction revenues amounted to SEK 42.2 m (SEK 42.0 m). EBITDA amounted to SEK - 6.7 m (SEK -0.9 m), which was impacted by non-recurring costs amounting to SEK 4.2 m. "2004 clearly looks more positively than 2003," said Staffan Persson, acting President and CEO of NeoNet. Several aspects supports this: - Our revenues decreased in 2003 compared to the previous year,

Peabs year-end report 2003

Peab's Year-end report 2003 January - December 2003 Enclosed we hereby forward Peab's Year-end report 2003 - Net sales amounted to SEK 20 086 million (19 818) - Profit for the year amounted to SEK 226 million (488) - Profit share amounted to SEK 2.70 (5.80) - The foreign activities reduced the result by costs of SEK 194 million - Continued high order backlog amounting to SEK 13 590 (12 852) - The Board of Directors propose unchanged dividend of SEK 2.20 per share - We expect the Swedish building market 2004 to be at the same level as previous year. We start the year with good order backlog

ELISA'S GERMANY-BASED BUSINESS

ELISA CORPORATION STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 12 FEBRUARY 2004 AT 8.16 amELISA'S GERMANY-BASED BUSINESS Elisa has specified its business strategy and determined that theGermany-based business is not included its core businesses. Elisahas initiated negotiations on divesting the above-said businessoperations. Elisa's strategy is to focus on telecommunication services in itsmain market area Finland. ELISA CORPORATION Velipekka NummikoskiVice President, Corporate Communications Additional information: Mr Veli-Matti Mattila, President and

Report on SysOpen Plc?s Financial Statem

1Report on SysOpen Plc’s Financial Statements for 2003 SysOpen Plc STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 12 February 2004, 8.00 a.m. - Business profitability continued to be among the highest withinthe IT sector.- Consolidated turnover was EUR 25.2 million, down 13 per cent onthe previous year.- Earnings before interest, taxes and goodwill amortisation(EBITA) accounted for 7.6 per cent of turnover, or EUR 1.9 million,down EUR 1.3 million.- Profit before extraordinary items and taxes amounted to EUR 2.4million, up EUR 0.2 million.- Earnings per share were EUR 0.23, up EUR 0.03.- The period-

Invitation to Telephone Conference

On February 17, Eniro presents its 2003 Year End report. A telephone conference will be held the same day at 3.00 p.m. (CET).The Acting CEO Lars Berg and CFO Lennart Bernard will present the Full Year 2003 results followed by a Q&A session. To participate, please call in no later than five minutes before the conference starts. Dial in numbers are: UK +44 (0)20 7 162 0184 password Eniro US +1 334 420 4950 password Eniro A recording of the conference will be available on UK +44 (0)208 288 4459, code 805502 US, +1 334 323 6222, access code: 805502. You can also listen to the conference via

Ericsson to expand VNPT network in 10 provinces in central Vietnam

Ericsson has been selected by Vietnam's nationwide operator, Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications, to expand the network in 10 rural central provinces.Ericsson will provide VNPT with Ericsson Engine Access Ramp and digital switching platform AXE 810 using the latest software. The Ericsson solution meets both the current requirements of VNPT as well as those of next generation multi-service applications. The project consists of the rollout of 140,000 new local lines for the remote and low-telephone-penetration areas of Vietnam's 10 central provinces. When the project is completed in

TOMRA - Fourth Quarter results 2003

Please find a short version of the quarterly report below. For more detailed information, please find links to the whole quarterly report and presentation at the end of the summary.-  Revenues 712 MNOK (+9% relative to fourth quarter 2002)     -  Europe 338 MNOK (+52%)     -  North America 283 MNOK (-8%)     -  Non-deposit markets 91 MNOK (-25%) -  Cash flow from operations 190 MNOK   Germany The revenue in Germany increased with 98 percent in fourth quarter 2003 relative to fourth quarter 2002. This growth was mainly driven by high demand for technology for refillable

Nominations for Billerud Board

Nominations for Billerud Board Billerud's Nominating Committee will recommend to the Annual General Meeting of Billerud AB on 5 May 2004 that the following directors be re-elected to the board: Ingvar Petersson, Björn Björnsson, Gunilla Jönson, Per Lundberg, Mats Pousette, Meg Tivéus och Bert Östlund. Stockholm 11 February 2004 Billerud AB (publ) Bert Östlund CEO For further information, please contact: Chairman of the Nominations committee Lars Öhrstedt, +46 70-892 85 40 Chairman of the Board Ingvar Petersson, +46 70-595 76 05 ------------------------------------------------------------

DNBNOR - NOTIFICATION OF TRADE

The Government Bank Investment Fund has today acquired 517 300 shares in DnB NOR ASA. After the acquition, the Government Bank Investment Fund has 436 342 678 shares in DnB NOR ASA , representing 33 1/3 % of the capital and votes in DnB NOR ASA.In December 2003 the Government Bank Investment Fund acquired 42 596 519 shares in DnB NOR ASA, and so far this year the Fund has bought 25 988 264 shares in the Company. The Government Bank Investment Fund intend to hold 34 % ownership in DnB NOR ASA within the end of this year. http://www.newsweb.no/index.asp?melding_ID=88967

Presentation of Intrum Justitia AB's full-year results on 19 February, 2004

Presentation of Intrum Justitia AB's full-year results on 19 February, 2004 You are cordially invited to a conference call and a simultaneous presentation on 19 February that will be held in Stockholm, at the Operaterassen, following the announcement of the Intrum Justitia Group's full-year result 2003. Jan Roxendal, CEO, will chair the conference that will be held in the English language. If you wish to participate at the presentation, please register before February 18 on: www.intrum.com > Investors or by sending a mail to ir@intrum.com CET 11.00 Full-year report 2003 to be released 14.00

JM builds phase two in Sävedalen

JM builds phase two in Sävedalen JM is now starting sales of the second, and final, phase of Ekåsen in Sävedalen. The area is 10 minutes from the centre of Gothenburg and is being developed with semi-detached and terraced houses. The houses are being sold freehold. Single-storey 98 sq.m. and two- storey houses of 132 to 142 sq.m. The two-storey houses have four to five rooms and kitchen with an open-plan design and a straight staircase leading up to the upper floor. All houses have a patio or balcony facing west. The houses are connected to the district heating system with under floor

Significant increase in deliveries of core niche products

Significant increase in deliveries of core niche products SSAB today reported its results for 2003. Profit after financial items increased by SEK 527 million and amounted to SEK 1,343 (816) million. Earnings per share increased to SEK 8.90 (5.70). Deliveries of the Group's core niche products, extra and ultra high- strength sheet and quenched steels, increased by 18% compared with 2002. - This is a pleasing development; a particularly positive aspect is that this increase is due both to a continued expansion of our customer base and a continued increase in sales to existing customers,

Preliminary report on 2003 operations

Preliminary report on 2003 operations · Invoiced sales amounted to SEK 1,042 M (1,024), up 2%. Adjusted for comparable currency rates, invoicing rose 8%. · Profit after financial items amounted to SEK 65 M (52). Net profit was SEK 46 M (33). · Earnings per share after full tax amounted to SEK 6.72 (4.80). · Continued strong financial position. The equity/assets ratio amounted to 48.0% (45.2) and the liquidity reserve to SEK 357 M (300). · Proposed dividend SEK 3.00 per share (2.80). For additional information, contact Lars-Åke Rydh, President, tel +46-70- 592 45 70, e-mail lars-ake.rydh@

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