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Turnover growth and good profit improvement at Orkla

Orkla's operating profit (EBIT adj.) rose by 9%, to NOK 1,102 million in the fourth quarter of 2015. Profit before tax increased by 87%, to NOK 946 million. Fourth-quarter operating profit for Orkla's branded consumer goods business totalled NOK 1,195 million, an improvement of 17%. Orkla Foods and Orkla Confectionery & Snacks made particularly strong contributions to profit growth. The improvement was ascribable to positive contributions from acquisitions, new product launches and the effects of internal improvement projects. In the fourth quarter, the branded consumer goods business

Orkla ASA: Key information relating to the cash dividend

At a meeting on 10 February 2016, the Board of Directors decided to propose for the annual general meeting an ordinary dividend for 2015 of NOK 2.50 per share. Dividend amount: 2.50 per shareDeclared currency: NOKLast day including right: 14 April 2016Ex-date: 15 April 2016Record date: 18 April 2016Payment date: 26 April 2016Date of approval: 14 April 2016 Orkla ASAOslo, 11 February 2016   Ref.: SVP Investor RelationsMattias OrreniusTel.: +47 983 66 334Email: mattias.orrenius@orkla.no Senior IR and Communications AdvisorElise HeidenreichTel.: 951 41

Orkla ASA: The Board of Directors' proposal to Orkla's General Meeting

Annual General Meeting of Orkla ASA will be held on Thursday 14 April 2016 at 3 p.m. at Ingeniørenes Hus, Kronprinsens gate 17, 0251 Oslo. At a meeting on 10 February 2016, the Board of Directors decided to propose an ordinary dividend for 2015 of NOK 2.50 per share, equal to the ordinary dividend paid for the year of 2014. Reference is made to a separate announcement for more information about the proposed dividend. Orkla's Annual Report for 2015 will be released on 17 March 2016. Orkla ASAOslo, 11 February 2016   Ref.: SVP Investor RelationsMattias OrreniusTel.:

ASTRO commends proposed increases for cancer research support in President’s 2017 budget

Budget request includes $1 billion for Cancer Moonshot Initiative and 13 percent increase in biomedical research funding at the National Cancer InstituteThe American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) commends the proposed investment in cancer-related research announced in the Fiscal Year 2017 Budget  released yesterday by the White House. ASTRO, whose members include nearly all practicing radiation oncologists in the United States, further encourages policymakers to increase

Photocure ASA: Results for fourth quarter and full year 2015

Oslo, Norway, 11 February 2016: Photocure (OSE: PHO), a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on photodynamic technologies in cancer and dermatology, announces its results for the fourth quarter and full year 2015. Highlights include: (Numbers in brackets and comparisons are for the corresponding period in 2014.) · Hexvix/Cysview global in-market sales increased 22% to NOK 59 million in the fourth quarter and 20% for the full year to NOK 215 million. Full year in-market unit sales increased 7% · Sales revenues increased 34% in fourth quarter. Full year sales revenues

Year-end Report, January-December 2015

January-December 2015[1] · Net sales reached SEK 19,648 million (15,352), corresponding to an increase of 28%, 21% at constant exchange rates, compared with the previous year. · EBITDA, excluding non-recurring items, was SEK 6,482 million (4,700), corresponding to an increase of 38%, and a margin of 33.0% (30.6). · Non-recurring items had a SEK 698 million negative impact on earnings before tax. · Profit after tax amounted to SEK 1.192 million (402). · Earnings per share reached SEK 3.22 (1.23)[2]. Excluding non-recurring items, earnings per share totaled SEK 4.14 (3.64)[2].

Statement by the Board of Directors of Meda in relation to the public offer by Mylan

The Board of Directors of Meda unanimously recommends that the shareholders of Meda accept the offer made by MylanBackground This statement is made by the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Meda AB (publ.) (“Meda” or the “Company”) pursuant to Section II.19 of Nasdaq Stockholm’s Takeover Rules (the “Takeover Rules”). Mylan N.V., a leading global pharmaceutical company whose ordinary shares (“Mylan Shares”) are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange under the symbol “MYL”, has today announced a public offer to the shareholders of Meda to transfer all

Millions Plan to Pop the Question on Valentine’s Day

PCI Encourages Couples to Insure their Symbol of LoveCHICAGO - A lot of time, money and thought goes into planning the perfect engagement moment and the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI), reminds Valentine’s Day shoppers to take a moment or two and ensure their symbol of love is protected by insurance. Without a doubt, jewelry is one of the go-to expressions of love as consumers spent $4.8 billion on rings, necklaces and other trinkets for Valentine’s Day in 2015 according to the National Retail Federation. But with the average cost of engagement rings, wedding

Chimara introduces: The Next Generation of Investing. Smart & Easy Investing for everyone!

With a mission to make sophisticated investment strategies and superior performance profits available and accessible to everyone, Chimara is about to establish THE NEXT GENERATION OF INVESTING. Chimara will release a multifunctional shared investment platform and a convenient mobile app that makes investing on the go even easier. In order to give everyone the chance to support Chimara and its vision, Chimara has launched an Indiegogo campaign. LONDON - Chimara International Ltd introduces THE NEXT GENERATION OF INVESTING. Sophisticated investment strategies and

North American overseas pellet exports rose for the second consecutive quarter to reach a new record high with the US South shipping 77% of the volume

The wood pellet industry keeps investing in new production capacity in the US South because of higher pellet demand in the United Kingdom, reports the North American Wood Fiber Review. In the 3Q/15, 77% of North America’s pellet exports were from the southeastern US.Seattle, USA. North American overseas pellet exports increased for the second consecutive quarter in the 3Q/15, rising 15 percent from the previous quarter to reach a new record high of just over 1.6 million tons, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review (NAWFR). The US South continues to be in expansion mode with

Business Disability Forum responds to Starbucks employee dyslexia discrimination case

Press release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 10 February 2016 Business Disability Forum (BDF) has learned of the recent case in which a Starbucks employee with dyslexia has won a disability discrimination case against her employer. A tribunal found Meseret Kumulchew had been discriminated against after making mistakes due to her difficulties with reading, writing and telling the time. The tribunal found that Starbucks had failed to make the workplace adjustments necessary to allow Ms Kumulchew to carry out her role. The organisation was also accused of having little or no understanding

Kährs Group at Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair 2016

How the floor affects the feeling of an interior. This is something leading wood and resilient flooring manufacturer Kährs Group aims to demonstrate in its exhibition stand at Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair 2016, one of Europe’s most important venues for furniture and light design.For the sixth year in a row, Kährs Group participates in a trade fair regarded as the world’s largest arena for Scandinavian furniture and light design. The theme for Kährs' exhibition stand is to demonstrate how important the floor is for the feeling of the interior and the great possibilities it offers to

Annual general meeting of Handelsbanken’s shareholders, 16 March 2016

Svenska Handelsbanken AB (publ) invites its shareholders to attend the annual general meeting at 9.30 a.m. on Wednesday, 16 March 2016 at the Grand Hôtel’s Winter Garden, Royal Entrance, Stallgatan 4, Stockholm.The agenda includes the Board’s proposal for a dividend of SEK 6.00 per share including an ordinary dividend of SEK 4.50 per share.The nomination committee’s proposal for Board members includes the re-election of Jon Fredrik Baksaas, Pär Boman, Tommy Bylund, Ole Johansson, Lise Kaae, Fredrik Lundberg, Bente Rathe, Charlotte Skog and Frank Vang-Jensen. As new members of the Board,

Falcon F900 Series Making its Debut at Gulfood 2016

First chance for Gulf region to see Falcon’s new product rangeFor Falcon Foodservice Gulfood is always an eagerly anticipated and extremely important event in the calendar. This year’s event is even more important as it provides the perfect platform to display the new F900 Series of equipment at a major exhibition for the first time. The F900 Series is designed to combine form and function, providing chefs with a range of stylish, versatile and practical cooking equipment that offers flexibility, capacity and functionality to any kitchen. One of the key features of the F900 Series is

CDC Foundation Activates Domestic and Global Emergency Response Funds to Extend CDC’s Response to Zika Virus

Funds Will Help CDC Fight Zika Virus in the United States and AbroadOn Feb. 1, 2016, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Zika virus a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. As the Zika virus continues to spread quickly through many countries in the Americas, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is accelerating its response to combat this health threat. At CDC’s request, the CDC Foundation has activated two funds: the U.S. Emergency Response Fund and the Global Disaster Response Fund . These funds allow

FRIMA’s first Partner Convention attracts 100+ distributors and consultants

Manufacturer unveils new factory, which doubles production capacityFRIMA’s first Partner Convention attracted over 100 distributors, planners and consultants to the company’s head office in Wittenheim, France.  No less than 24 of them came from the UK and Ireland, representing 19 different business partners.  “Of course this was a great opportunity to show our partners our new factory and give them some details about FRIMA’s new product developments,” says Graham Kille, managing director of FRIMA UK.  “However, another key driver was to get us all together to network and exchange ideas.

HERE and Nuance work to enhance in-car location and services powered by voice

Chicago, Illinois – HERE, a leader in mapping and location technology, and Nuance Communications, a leading provider of voice and language solutions, today announced a relationship to enhance integrated location and voice services in the connected automotive market. Nuance will be working with HERE to create innovative voice and natural language solutions that create an intuitive experience for the driver. Nuance will leverage global map content and point of interest data from HERE to optimize its Dragon Drive connected car platform, resulting in unparalleled accuracy for its navigation

Announcement pursuant to Chapter 9, Section 10 of the Securities Markets Act of change in holdings in Fiskars Corporation shares

Fiskars CorporationStock Exchange ReleaseFebruary 10, 2016 at 16:45 EET Announcement pursuant to Chapter 9, Section 10 of the Securities Markets Act of change in holdings in Fiskars Corporation shares Fiskars Corporation has received on February 10, 2016 the following notification:  FLAGGING ANNOUNCEMENT PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 9, SECTION 5 OF THE FINNISH SECURITIES MARKETS ACT 1. Issuer of the sharesFiskars Corporation (business identity code 0214036-5)  2. Name of the shareholder subject to notification obligationVirala Oy Ab (business identity code 0147485-7)  3.

“Just Stunning”: Garsons sets new standard in Garden Centre Catering

Ifse plays integral role in realising high end conceptThe new restaurant at Garsons Garden Centre in Esher is in an octagonal glass atrium built on a steel frame.  It’s a striking concept, designed to draw in the customer.  In such a space, expectations will be high, so the catering has to deliver.  It does – and not only in terms of customer delight: Compass Instore, which runs the catering at Garsons, expects the restaurant to turnover in excess of £1.5million per year.  Part of a £4.3million investment in Garsons’ retail areas, the restaurant has up to 450 covers – 300 inside and 150

Bergo Flooring launches the world´s first multifunctional floor tile with IMO-approval.

After several years of R&D, BERGO FLOORING launches the new BERGO EXCELLENCE EXTREME. It conforms to MED and IMO Resolutions and meets the requirements by the International Maritime Organization (IMO*) for ship interiors and passenger balconies on mega-yachts, ferries and cruise ships. BERGO EXCELLENCE EXTREME is a sound absorbing flooring, ideal for indoor, outdoor and wet areas such as balconies, pool areas, laundry rooms, engine rooms, freezer rooms, etc. The tile allows dirt and water to drain off the walking surface, increasing the passenger comfort and creates a safe, slip

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