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Extremely rare skeleton and coffin go on display at JORVIK Viking Centre, York

An extremely rare skeletal find joins the displays at JORVIK Viking Centre this month, as one of the Swinegate skeletons, uncovered during archaeological excavations in 1990, goes on public display for the first time. The female skeleton was found as part of a larger excavation in the Swinegate area of York by York Archaeological Trust (YAT) which took place in late 1989 and early 1990.  The dig explored the churchyard of the lost church of St Benet, which stood on the site from around the 8thto the early 14thcentury.  Over 100 burials were discovered at the site, several of which date

Kungsleden divests the remaining share of Nordic Modular Group to Inter IKEA Investments

Kungsleden divests its remaining share of Nordic Modular Group, corresponding to 34.5 percent of the shares in the company, to Inter IKEA Investments. The price relates to a valuation of the company at SEK 1.45 billion (Enterprise Value). The transaction allows Kungsleden to free net liquidity of SEK 330 million.Biljana Pehrsson, CEO Kungsleden AB (publ) comments: “Kungsleden today takes an additional important step in its refinement of the corporate strategy to own, manage and develop commercial properties in Sweden’s growth regions, by divesting the remaining part of our shares in

Rejlers wins contract for the Helsinki Metropolia University

Rejlers will deliver electric power, lighting, telecommunication, security and audio visual engineering for Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences and their largest campus, Myllypuro, including 6000 students.This is the largest building project ever of Helsinki Real Estate Department’s Premises Centre. The project will be completed in August 2019. The building complex will have five to six floors and two basement floors for maintenance and parking. One aim of the project is to create a landmark building, partly on top of the metro line. At this hybrid campus learning

NRC Group ASA - Recommendation by the nomination committee

Reference is made to the notice of an extraordinary general meeting of NRC Group ASA to be held today 2 December 2015, as published on 11 November 2015.In the notice, it was informed that a proposal for changes to the composition of the board would be announced in advance of the general meeting, cf. the notice's agenda item 10. The nomination committee has received proposals for changes to the board from the company's largest shareholders and bases its recommendation on this proposal. Against this background, the nomination committee proposes that Helge Midttun shall be elected as a new

ÅF opens its doors for foreign engineers

This week fifteen engineers will visit ÅF’s headquarter in Stockholm. The visitors are graduated engineers and are studying Swedish through SFINX, which is connected to SIFA, an organisation who educates Swedish for academics that has been in Sweden less than three years. “Everyone who visits ÅF is a graduated engineer but since they all have immigrated to Sweden from China, India, Egypt, Syria and many other countries, they lack basic knowledge in Swedish. In just one and a half year they go from being a complete beginner to having basic eligibility for university. To visit companies is

TeliaSonera International Carrier recognized for having best customer care in the industry

At the 2015 World Communication Awards (WCA) in London, TeliaSonera International Carrier is recognized for having the best customer care in the industry.“This prize is a testament to an organization that is passionate about its customers. For us, customer centricity is no buzzword - it lies at the heart of everything we do.” says Brendan Ives. In this day and age it is no longer enough for carriers to compete on network quality and reach. Customer Experience is the new battleground and in this environment a world class customer care is essential. “We make customer care a way of life

Mycronic Nomination Committee for AGM 2016 expanded

The Mycronic Nomination Committee for the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in 2016, has been expanded to include a representative of Fjärde AP-fonden, as Fjärde AP-fonden increased its holdings in Mycronic to 5.4 percent of the total number of shares in November 2015.Hence, the following persons are members of Mycronic’s Nomination Committee for the AGM in 2016:Henrik Blomquist, Bure EquityKatja Bergqvist, Handelsbanken FonderThomas Ehlin, Fjärde AP-fondenUlf Strömsten, Catella FonderPatrik Tigerschiöld, Chairman of the BoardHenrik Blomquist has been appointed chairman of the

Saab Receives Order From FMV For Technical System Support

Defence and security company Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to provide technical system support to the Swedish Armed Forces in 2016. The order value amounts to SEK 111 million.The order applies to services for 2016 and is a call-up of options as part of the framework of a previously signed contract with FMV regarding performance-based support and maintenance of Gripen, PBL – Performance Based Logistics, which was signed in June 2012. The technical support includes support for the Swedish Armed Forces and FMV in the form of operational and

AAK awarded best confectionery innovation and best bakery innovation in Europe

AAK is proud to announce that TROPICAO™, the company’s revolutionary chocolate solution, and Akopastry HP, AAK’s latest innovation within the Bakery segment, both have been recognized with innovation awards at Food ingredients Europe Innovation Awards in Paris, France. TROPICAO™ was awarded best confectionery innovation while Akopastry HP won the award for best bakery innovation. TROPICAO™ has been developed to overcome heat-related bloom, the most frequent reason for chocolate quality complaints in hot climates. With AAK’s innovative solution, chocolate manufacturers in hot climate

BJÖRN BORG TAKES OVER DISTRIBUTION OF BJÖRN BORG PRODUCTS IN BENELUX

Björn Borg has terminated the distribution contract for the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxemburg, aiming to run the distribution of Björn Borg products in the region in-house. Current distributors will hold the distribution rights during the four-year term of notice, unless the parties agree on an earlier takeover.‘The current distributor, Baseline Group, has managed to establish the brand very successfully in both markets. In 2014, for example the Dutch market accounted for as much as 27% of total brand sales, and the Netherlands has been the single biggest market sales-wise for several

Share subscriptions with KONE 2013 option rights in 2016

KONE Corporation, stock exchange release, December 2, 2015 at 9.45 a.m. EET Share subscriptions with KONE 2013 option rights in 2016 KONE Corporation's 2013 option rights have been listed on NASDAQ Helsinki Ltd. as of April 1, 2015. Each 2013 option right entitles to the subscription of two (2) new KONE class B shares at a price of EUR 25.40 per share. Evli Bank Plc. carries out the share subscriptions. The share subscription timetable with the option rights 2013 in 2016 is as follows: Last subscription date Estimated registration date Estimated listing dateApril 14, 2016

Utilization of transfer authorization in Investor AB to secure costs for the Company’s long-term variable remuneration programs

The Annual General Meeting 2015 decided to authorize the Company’s Board to decide on the transfer of the Company’s own shares in order to secure commitments and costs for Investor’s long-term variable remuneration program and for the issue of synthetic shares as part of the Board remuneration. Investor hereby announces that the Company’s Board has decided to utilize the authorization for these purposes. The transfer of own shares may take place on NASDAQ Stockholm during the period from December 2, 2015 up to and including May 10, 2016 at a price within the from time to time registered

The Second AP Fund continues to assess the financial impact of climate risks and will divest from 28 power utilities

The Second AP Fund (AP2) is reducing its financial risk in power utilities, whose profits derive primarily from the carbon-based generation of electricity. Consequently, the Fund will not retain holdings in 28 power utilities. These combined holdings have a total market worth of some SEK 670 million.The Second AP Fund’s climate-risk assessment of the power sector derives from its commitment to address ethical and environmental concerns without compromising the overall target of a high return on invested assets. This assessment is therefore based on a financial perspective, a consequence

Triton to sell Inflight Service Group to gategroup, a global provider of products, services and solutions related to passengers’ on-board experience

Stockholm (Sweden), 2 December 2015 – Funds advised by Triton (“Triton”) today announced the sale of the Inflight Service Group (“IFS”) a leading travel retail specialist in the European market, focused on airline retailing, to gategroup Holding AG (“gategroup”), a global provider of products, services and solutions related to passengers’ on-board experience.  gategroup will acquire 100% ownership of IFS at an enterprise value of SEK 1.1 billion.Since Triton’s acquisition in February 2010, the management and board of Inflight Service Group have successfully executed a number of initiatives

IBA Group Sponsors SAP Seminar

From November 23 to 25, a seminar on features and future of SAP and other ERP systems was held at the IBA–BSU IT Competence Center in Minsk, Belarus. Organized at the initiative of the High–Tech Park and sponsored by IBA Group, the event was intended for higher–education teaching personnel of the specialized departments of Belarusian universities. The seminar was aimed at bringing the Belarusian higher education closer to the real demands of modern IT business. The seminar was conducted within the SAP University Alliance partner program. With support from IBA Group, BSU joined the

Selvaag Bolig ASA: Purchase of own shares

Selvaag Bolig purchased 13 734 of its own shares on 1 December 2015. The shares were purchased at an average price of NOK 25.57. The shares were purchased for the company's share programmes for employees. After the transaction Selvaag Bolig holds 141 210 own shares. Further information fromSverre Molvik, CFO, Selvaag Bolig ASATelephone: +47 401 00 585, e-mail: smo@selvaagbolig.no Selvaag Bolig ASA is a residential property developer controlling the entire value chain from acquisition of land to sale of homes. The company has several thousand homes under development at any given

Announcement of conveyance of own shares

Apetit Plc has assigned a total of 1,366 shares (APETI) on December 2, 2015 (other conveyance) as a reward to the Chairman, Deputy Chairman and members of the Board. The assignment value is EUR 17,650.22 in total, which corresponds approximately to EUR 12.92 per share. Taking into account the above-specified conveyances, the company holds a total of 122,289 shares.Apetit Plc’s Supervisory Board decided in April 16, 2015, that the Chairman will receive an annual remuneration of EUR 39,060, the Deputy Chairman will receive EUR 24,120 and the Board members EUR 19,560. A total of 50 per cent

November: Monthly statistics

As per November 30 2015, the number of customers at Avanza amounted preliminary to 458,500, an increase of 87,300 since the beginning of 2015. The number of accounts amounted preliminary to 835,900. Preliminary net inflow in November was SEK 2,200 m and the total preliminary net inflow during the period January-November was consequently SEK 23,090 m.Monthlystatistics –November Change Change November October November one one 2015 2015 2014 month yearNo. 22 %

Etrion Announces Completion of Italian Portfolio Refinancing

December 2, 2015, Geneva, Switzerland – Etrion Corporation (“Etrion” or the “Company”) (TSX: ETX) (OMX: ETX), a solar independent power producer, today announced completing the refinancing of a majority of the Company’s Italian solar parks with a Euro 222 million portfolio financing including long-term, non-recourse bank debt and project bonds. Marco A. Northland, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are very pleased to close the Italian refinancing, which will result in a significant increase in annual cash distributions from our Italian projects. I congratulate Natixis,

Magnolia Bostad starts the sale of tenant-owned homes in Kanikenäsholmen, Karlstad

Today, December 2nd, Magnolia Bostad initiates the sales in the Kanikenäsholmen project, 92 tenant-owned residential units in southeast Karlstad.At Karlstad’s old shipyards at Kanikenäsholmen, on the shores of lake Vänern, Magnolia Bostad will develop a new residential area. The new buildings are situated on the waterfront, within walking distance from downtown Karlstad. Plans for the neighbourhood also include boathouses, a marina and welcoming quays. The area has been designed to blend naturally into the surrounding environment, offering residents easy access to the surrounding nature as

ASTRAZENECA PLC ANNOUNCES LATE-STAGE PIPELINE CONFERENCE CALL FOR INVESTORS AND ANALYSTS

AstraZeneca PLC ("AstraZeneca", "the Company") will today host a conference call for investors and analysts. This will focus on key potential medicines within the late-stage pipeline and will provide further details on the progress made in 2015 and the anticipated news flow in 2016. No material new information will be included; the call is intended to offer additional insight on the pipeline. The event will be led by Sean Bohen, Executive Vice President, Global Medicines Development and Chief Medical Officer, alongside AstraZeneca experts from each of the Company's main therapy areas and

Subscription Rights Grant

Subscription Rights Grant Oslo, December 2, 2015 Cxense ASA today announced that the board of directors of Cxense ASA has resolved to issue 17,000 subscription rights ("SRs") to employees in the company. The grant was made under the company's 2015 incentive subscription rights plan as resolved at the annual general meeting on 13 May 2015. The exercise price of the SRs is NOK 101.85 per share. The issued SRs vest over 4 years by 25 % on each anniversary from the date of the grant and expire after five years. Following the grant there will be 276,850 subscription rights and share

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