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Atlas Copco finalizes acquisition of U.S. compressor distribution

Stockholm, Sweden, May 5, 2014: Atlas Copco’s U.S.-based Quincy Compressor LLC has finalized the acquisition of the compressor business of National Pump & Compressor Ltd. and McKenzie Compressed Air Inc. in the United States.National Pump & Compressor’s business is located in Texas and Alabama, while McKenzie Compressed Air is focused on Texas. In total the businesses acquired have about 120 employees.   The businesses are focused on distribution, service and rental of compressor-related equipment for use in such areas as manufacturing, construction, petrochemical, refinery and oil

Livestock update Q1 2014

Agrokultura AB (First North Stockholm: AGRA, “Agrokultura” or “the Company”), the producer of agricultural commodities in Russia and Ukraine, reports its livestock update for Q1 2014.During the twelve months ending March 2014, the average milk production per milking cow increased by 1 per cent to 516 litres per cow per month compared to the twelve months to March 2013. Despite this modest increase, overall production has fallen by 10.8 per cent to 940,000 litres a month compared to 2013 owing to the reduction in the size of the herd. Despite the overall fall in milk production, revenue

Skanska to construct phase 2 of medical research laboratory in Solna, Sweden, for SEK 400 M

Skanska has signed a contract with Akademiska Hus AB to build a laboratory for medical research at Karolinska Institutet Campus in Solna, Sweden. The contract is worth about SEK 400 M, which will be included in order bookings for Skanska Sweden for the second quarter of 2014.The new laboratory is an addendum to the Biomedicum property Skanska is constructing. The laboratory will be the second housing body of Biomedicum. Karolinska Institutet will conduct research in different disciplines in the laboratory. Phase two is a laboratory with nine stories and a total of about 17,000 square

Ratos: Telephone conference in connection with Interim report

The Interim report January - March 2014 will be released on Thursday, 8 Mayaround 08.00 a.m. (CET).An interview with CEO Susanna Campbell's comments on the report will beavailable on www.ratos.se shortly thereafter. At 10.00 a.m. a telephone conference will be held, telephone number+46 8 505 201 10. Conference ID "Ratos". Presentation material is available atwww.ratos.se shortly after the report is released. The telephone conference will be recorded and available at www.ratos.se. For further information:Emma Rheborg, Head of Corporate Communications, +46 8 700 17 20 Financial

Invitation to a press conference: SRV Group Plc’s Q1 2014 result

SRV GROUP PLC     STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE     5 MAY 2014SRV Group Plc will publish its Q1 2014 result on Wednesday, 7 May 2014, at 8.30 am Helsinki time. The interim report can be found for example on the company's website www.srv.fi/en/investors. The result will be presented to media and analysts at a press conference which will take place at 10.30 a.m. at the conference room Tapiola of Hotel Scandic Simonkenttä, address Simonkatu 9, Helsinki. The press conference will be held in Finnish. CEO Jukka Hienonen and CFO Hannu Linnoinen will be present. A live webcast of the press

Experienced surgeons means fewer splenic injuries in operations for esophageal cancer

Patients operated on for esophageal cancer by surgeons who often perform such operations run a lower risk of splenic injury during the operation and of needing to have their spleen removed, an intervention which increases the risk of serious infection and death. This is shown by an extensive new study from Karolinska Institutet which has been published in the scientific journal Annals of Surgery. These results lend additional support to the view that surgery for esophageal cancer ought to be performed by a smaller number of surgeons, who will gain the opportunity to carry out more operations,

Etrion to Release First Quarter 2014 Results on May 8, 2014

May 5, 2014, Geneva, Switzerland – Etrion Corporation (“Etrion” or the “Company”) (TSX: ETX) (OMX: ETX), a solar independent power producer, will release its first quarter 2014 results after market close on Thursday, May 8, 2014. Earnings Call A conference call/webcast to present the Company’s first quarter results will be held on Friday, May 9, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) / 4:00 p.m. Central European Summer Time (CEST).  Dial-in details: North America: +1-647-788-4922 / Toll Free: +1-877-223-4471 / Sweden Toll Free: 02-079-4343 Webcast: A webcast will

Lundbeck receives grant from The Michael J. Fox Foundation for biological markers identification in Parkinson’s disease

H. Lundbeck A/S (Lundbeck) has once again received support and recognition for its research on Parkinson’s disease through a grant from The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF). Lundbeck´s latest project aims to explore a genetic cause in hereditary forms of the disease as a platform for developing disease-modifying treatment that would slow or stop the progression of the disease in both hereditary and “sporadic cases”, i.e. when the cause of the disease is not known.In recent years, Lundbeck has been committed to investigating variation in the gene Leucine Rich Repeat

Hoist Finance announces private placement to Toscafund

Hoist International AB (publ), the parent company of Hoist Finance Group, has entered into an agreement regarding a private placement to Toscafund. A maximum of 1,719,908 shares will be issued, resulting in Toscafund owning less than 10% of the company. The total gross proceeds from the private placement amount to SEK 333 million, before deducting fees and other expenses, and will further diversify and strengthen the company’s capital base, allowing for continued growth. The closing of the transaction is expected by late May 2014 and is subject to certain conditions. About Hoist Finance

Norges Bank Investment Management Selects Citi as Sole Global Custodian and Securities Lending Provider for $850 Billion in Assets

Citi has been awarded a mandate from Norges Bank Investment Management (“NBIM”), the organization responsible for managing the Government Pension Fund Global , to provide global custody and securities lending services to support NBIM’s $850 billion investment portfolio globally. The mandate is believed to be one of the largest of its kind in the industry.“It’s a great privilege to have been selected by Norges Bank Investment Management to provide these services,” said Okan Pekin, Global Head of Investor Services, Citi. ‘’By having a global presence combined with in-depth, local expertise,

Interim Report January – March 2014

January – March 2014 · Sales amounted to SEK 309.1 million (319.2) · EBIT was SEK 15.8 million (15.7)  · EBIT margin was 5.1% (4.9) · Net profit after tax for the period was SEK 11.4 million (11.1) · Earnings per share were SEK 0.06 (0.06) Key events · 18% growth and improved profitability in Finland  · Stronger position in public sector · Good results from Mobile World Congress, Barcelona · New client 4T Sweden regarding WyWallet service · New international client Cable & Wireless Communications · Outsourcing deal for development of infotainment with

Joint forces – The German Group companies of Lesjöfors exhibited at the HANNOVER MESSE 2014

Another successful exhibition for Lesjöfors took place in Hannover, Germany in April. The wide range of products and solutions the Group can offer were displayed in a joint venture by the German Lesjöfors companies.   The HANNOVER MESSE 2014 was held in Hannover (Germany) from April, 07[th] - 11[th] 2014 under the heading "Integrated Industry – NEXT STEPS".The different exhibition areas offered a lot of innovations and impulses in terms of both pioneer solutions for industries and departure towards an intelligent, self-organising factory. Moreover, the trade fair gave expression to

CREAFORM INTRODUCES VXMODEL 3D SCAN-to-CAD SOFTWARE

VXmodel Provides Simplest and Fastest Path from 3D Scans to CAD And Additive Manufacturing WorkflowsLévis, QC, Canada, May 5, 2014 - Creaform, a worldwide leader in portable 3D measurement solutions  and 3D engineering services , today announced the launch of VXmodel, its 3D scan data post-treatment software module.  VXmodel enables users to finalize 3D scan data to use directly in any CAD or 3D printing software. VXmodel is simple, yet powerful. It includes only

Steel Manufacturing Giant Replaces Various LED Lines with Induction Lighting

EverLast® Lighting Exceeds Specification Standards, and Is Used In Gerdau Steel Lighting UpgradeJACKSON, MICHIGAN – April 25th, 2014 – Earlier this year, the Gerdau facility located in Knoxville, Tennessee began searching for a lighting solution that could replace their current metal halide fixtures and withstand the heat of its facilities, while maintaining enough lumens to create visibility in its dimly lit locations. Gerdau is a leading producer of long steel in the Americas and one of the largest suppliers of special steel in the world. With over 45,000 employees, it has industrial

Lundbeck to present clinical and pre-clinical data on Brintellix® (vortioxetine) at the American Psychiatric Association (APA) 167th Annual Meeting

For international media only• 13 posters presentations of pre-clinical and clinical data for vortioxetine (Brintellix®).• The clinical data represent outcome from over 4,000 total patients.• The Annual Meeting will be held in New York City, USA on 3-7 May 2014.• Brintellix® (vortioxetine) was approved by the FDA in October 2013 and the European Commission in December 2013; the product has been launched in the U.S. H. Lundbeck A/S (Lundbeck) announced today that clinical and pre-clinical data highlighting the company’s ongoing commitment to advancing the science and treatment of

Citigroup Reduces Russian Assets in 1st Quarter and LinkedIn Gives Disappointing Forecast

Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C) reduced Russian assets amidst the Ukraine crisis in the first quarter. The company said in a filing that while political tensions in Russia and Ukraine haven’t yet had a material impact on results, “future developments, including the imposition of any additional sanctions against Russian entities, business sectors, individuals or otherwise, could negatively impact the business." In a quarterly filing, Citigroup said that the company's exposure to Russia dropped 9 percent to $9.4 billion as of March 31 from the end of 2013. Citigroup Inc., a diversified financial

Merrimack Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive MM-398 Results and AT&T May Acquire DIRECTV

Merrimack Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: MACK) announced that  MM-398, the company's late-stage pancreatic cancer therapy that is given to patients who've previously been treated with Gemzar, had met its primary endpoint of overall survival. The company issued a press release stating that the combination of MM-398 with 5-flouroacil and leucovorin delivered an overall survival of 6.1 months, which was an improvement of 1.9 months compared to the placebo of 5-flouroacil and leucovorin alone which achieved only 4.2 months of overall survival. Furthermore, a hazard ratio of 0.67 implied a 33%

Yelp Gets Three Upgrades after Better Than Expected Results and Avon Products to Pay $135M Settlement

Yelp, Inc. (NYSE: YELP) reported  better-than-expected results with revenue topping expectations. Net loss per share of 4 cents came in lower than the six cents the Street had been expecting. Yelo's outlook for this quarter’s revenue was also a little better than consensus and the company raised its year outlook above the prior range. The company has received three upgrades from Piper Jaffray, RBC Capital, and Macquarie. Yelp Inc. operates as an online local guide that connects people primarily with boutiques, mechanics, restaurants, and dentists. The company’s local advertising services

Groupon Debuts Groupon Basics and Rite Aid Corporation Sees Comparable Store Sales in April

Groupon, Inc. (NASDAQ: GRPN) debuted an online bulk shopping website service called Groupon Basics. This is a service that allow shoppers to purchase products in warehouse sizes. Shipping is free with purchases of over $24.99 and will be available without membership requirements or subscription fees. Groupon Basics will kick off with around 100 items on offer including Gillette razor heads, Dove deodorant, and Airborne immune supplement. The discounts are generally at 20%-30% off retail prices. Groupon, Inc. operates online local commerce marketplaces that connect merchants to consumers

T-Mobile Subscriber Growth in Q1 Beats Competitors and Ford Motor Announces Mark Fields as New CEO

T-Mobile US, Inc. (NYSE: TMUS) added a record number of customers in the first quarter whicih beat all of its competitors. The company signed up 2.4 million new customers in the first quarter, topping estimates of 932,000. The subscriber growth was more than its top three rivals combined. This was a first for the company.  Sprint Corp is also currently meeting with banks to work out funding for a bid for T-Mobile, according to a source familiar with the situation. T-Mobile US, Inc. provides mobile communications services under the T-Mobile, MetroPCS, and GoSmart brands in the United

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CorePower Yoga Opens 8th Studio in Orange County (98th Nationwide)

Mission Viejo Studio Offers Beginner to Advanced Yoga Classes and Teacher CertificationDenver-based yoga company CorePower Yoga  will open its 8th studio in Orange County on Friday, May 2. This marks the 98th studio opening nationwide for CorePower Yoga.  Located in the Large Vista Plaza, just seconds off of I-5, the Mission Viejo Studio will offer a variety of yoga class styles for all levels, including CorePower Yoga’s dynamic heated power yoga in beginner to advanced formats, Yoga Sculpt and Hot Power Fusion. In addition to classes, Mission Viejo will

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