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INTERIM REPORT JANUARY – JUNE 2013

CONTINUED STRONG CASH FLOW AND INCREASED PROFIT IN THE SECOND QUARTERJANUARY – JUNE 2013 · Net sales total SEK 684.4 (731.2) million · Operating profit (EBIT) of SEK 71.1 (99.2) million; operating margin of 10.4 per cent · Pre-tax profit of SEK 71.3 (99.8) million · Profit after tax of SEK 54.1 (71.9) million · Earnings per share of SEK 1.02 (1.36) · Cash flow from operations of SEK 69.8 (98.0) million · Liquid assets of SEK 150.1 million · On 27 May shareholders in the company received a dividend of SEK 2.40 per share, totalling approximately SEK 127 million in

Conference call regarding Elekta’s Interim Report for May-July 2013/14

Stockholm, August 15, 2013 – Elekta will publish its interim report for May-July 2013/14 on September 3 as per: · The report will be published at 13:00 CET · Elekta will host a telephone conference at 13.45 – 14.30 CET with Tomas Puusepp, President and CEO, and Håkan Bergström, CFOTo take part in the conference call, please dial in about five minutes in advance,use the telephone numbers below and the access code 935720.•    UK dial-in number: +44 (0)20 7162 0077•    US dial-in number: + 1 334 323 6201•    Swedish dial-in number: +46 (0)8 5052 0110The telephone conference

Mandatory notification of trade

Kristine Tveteraas, deputy member of the board of directors in SpareBank 1 SR-Bank ASA has on 14 August 2013 on behalf of the following related companys Åsbu AS, Aud Dragesund AS, B.O. Tveterås AS, E. Tveterås AS, Gro Sande AS, Henrik Porsmo AS, J. Tveterås AS, Kjell Tveterås AS, Liv Tveterås AS, Minami AS, Sølvi Porsmo AS, Torunn Høyland AS, Victoria AS and Tveteraas Eiendomsselskap AS sold 141 385 SRBANK at a price of NOK 52,7984. New total holding of primary insider and related companies 1 187 404 SRBANK.

CONTINUED STRONG CASH FLOW AND INCREASED PROFIT IN THE SECOND QUARTER

Net sales for the first half-year totalled SEK 684.4 (731.2) million. Operating profit (EBIT) for the period was SEK 71.1 (99.2) million, which is equivalent to an operating margin of 10.4 per cent. Liquid assets at the end of the period totalled SEK 150.1 (168.0) million.“In the second quarter, HiQ can report a good performance in what, in some respects, has been a challenging market. We have strengthened our order books with new framework agreements with key clients, and have created solutions in areas such as mobility and web platforms. In the second quarter we continue to recruit,

Interim report 1 January – 30 June 2013

3 months ended 30 June 2013 · Local currency sales decreased by 1% and Euro sales decreased by 4% to €359.7m (€373.6m). · Number of active consultants was constant at 3.5m. · EBITDA amounted to €42.2m (€50.4m). · Operating margin was 9.6% (11.6%) and the operating profit was €34.5m (€43.2m). · Net profit amounted to €19.9m (€31.3m) and EPS amounted to €0.36 (€0.55). · Cash flow from operating activities amounted to €29.3m (€29.3m). · The AGM and EGM were held in Luxembourg on 21 May followed by a dividend payment of €1.75 per share. · Third quarter update: The

Veidekke ASA: High level of activity and record-high order backlog

Veidekke's activity is at a high level and the Group's total order backlog is NOK 18.2 billion, which is an increase of 11% from year-end.  The Group's total revenue for the quarter was NOK 5.4 billion, which is the same as the corresponding quarter the previous year. Earnings amounted to NOK 145 million, compared with NOK 166 million in the second quarter of 2012. "Earnings were boosted by the encouraging growth in earnings for Construction Norway and the Swedish residential operations, but unfortunately they were also affected by losses for Construction Sweden," says President and CEO

Northern Power Systems Licenses It's Proven Wind Turbine Technology in South America

WEG Leveraging Permanent Magnet Direct Drive Technology to Capture Expanding MarketExpanding the global reach of its permanent magnet direct drive (PM/DD) technology, Northern Power Systems (www.northernpower.com) announced today that it has entered into a strategic partnership with WEG Equipamentos Elétricos S.A., one of the world’s largest manufacturers of electronic equipment. WEG and Northern Power are cooperating to bring proven, next-generation wind turbine technology to the South American wind market. This partnership combines WEG’s extensive production capabilities and market

Maruchan Satisfies Movie Night Munchies on Balancing Act® airing on Lifetime TV

Chef Chris Paul cooks up a quick and easy twist on pizza using Maurchan Noodle Bowls on August 15th show(Pompano Beach, FL – CISION – August 13, 2013) Popular morning show The Balancing Act® welcomes one of the hottest names in quick and easy to prepare snacks, to their show airing on Thursday, August 15th at 7:00 a.m. (ET/PT) on Lifetime TV. Make sure to tune in as The Balancing Act hosts help jump start the day with tips you can use, animated conversation, lively demonstrations and great information to empower a woman’s life. Don’t miss this featured segment taking center stage on The

Announcing New Klein Epstein & Parker Store in San Francisco Fall 2013

San Francisco, CA, August 14, 2013 - Klein Epstein & Parker, Made to Measure just announced they will open their third store in San Francisco this Fall. The new store will be nestled in the hip and creative neighborhood of Hayes Valley adding to the areas stylish, thoughtful and cultured establishments. Currently, with their two retail stores in southern California, located in West Hollywood and Costa Mesa, Klein Epstein & Parker is pleased to be expanding to the Bay Area of California specifically in this neighborhood with so much charm and artisan craft. As the made-to-measure

Security Experts Award Top Rating to Virtual Care Works’ Platform

VCW’s platform surpasses compliance levels with additional security testing by WPCCENTENNIAL, CO—(8/14/13):  Virtual Care Works  invited the experts at Washington Publishing Company  (WPC) to test the security of the Virtual Care Works platform, and passed with flying colors.  Washington Publishing Company analysts awarded the Virtual Care Works platform their “WPC Security Tested” seal of approval.  Members of the Virtual Care Works “medical grade” communications platform can rest assured the platform exceeds industry

CPAP reduces risk of death in people with COPD and sleep apnea

More time on CPAP was associated with reduced mortality after controlling for common risk factorsDARIEN, IL – A new study suggests that continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy reduces the mortality rate in people who have both chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which the authors refer to as “the overlap syndrome.” “This study adds to the growing body of literature regarding the combined impact of OSA in patients with COPD,” said lead author and principal investigator Michael L. Stanchina, MD, clinical assistant professor of medicine

Musician and Brain Surgery Patient Brad Carter to Record Full-Length Studio Album Just Two Months After UCLA Surgery

Just 2 months after his second brain surgery to treat Essential Tremor, Brad Carter is planning to record a full-length studio albumMillions watched as musician Brad Carter was required to remain awake and coherent during a seven hour brain surgery at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. Brad played his guitar in the operating room enabling surgeons to accurately position and adjust the electrode being placed into his thalamus. Now, just two months after his surgery Brad Carter is gearing up to record his first full-length album. A musician most of his life, Brad has struggled with

UT Arlington researcher finds that money motivates employees to lose weight

Study published in Journal of Health EconomicsFinancial incentives can be a very effective tool in encouraging employees to lose weight at companies that offer their workers those types of programs, research from a University of Texas at Arlington economics assistant professor shows. Joshua Price , a UT Arlington assistant professor of economics , teamed with Cornell University Professor John Cawley to perform a case study on an employer-sponsored program that offered financial incentives for

SINGULARITY UNIVERSITY TO HOST FIRST EXPONENTIAL TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT IN EUROPE

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA/BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (August 14, 2013) – Singularity University (SU), the acclaimed Silicon Valley university that uniquely focuses on the opportunities and challenges presented by rapidly advancing technologies, has announced the launch of SUMMIT EUROPE -- the first European Conference hosted by Singularity University, and the first major program of its kind aimed at educating executives on understanding and using exponential technologies. SUMMIT EUROPE will be held in the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in downtown Budapest, Hungary, on 15-16 November 2013. Speakers include

VIKINGS Stars Plunder the Red Carpet for The Balancing Act®’s Hollywood Watch with Julie Moran on Lifetime TV

Julie Moran explores show’s epic adventures with Travis Fimmel and cast for The Balancing Act®’s “Hollywood Watch™ with Julie Moran” airing on Lifetime TV at Television Academy gathering(Pompano Beach, FL – CISION –August 14, 2013) Hollywood Watch™ with Julie Moran sails along on the red carpet at the Television Academy’s gathering for the cast and crew of the VIKINGS television series for this week’s edition of The Balancing Act’s® celebrity scoop feature airing on Lifetime TV on Thursday, August 15 at 7:00 am (ET/PT). Travis Fimmel, who plays VIKINGS leading man and Norse hero Ragnar

UT Arlington professor to become American Chemical Society fellow

The American Chemical Society has named UT Arlington chemistry and biochemistry professor Daniel Armstrong to its 2013 Class of Fellows, recognizing his innovative achievements in the lab as well as his effective, engaging outreach projects. Armstrong, UT Arlington’s Robert A. Welch Chair in Chemistry, has authored more than 550 publications, including 29 book chapters and one book, and holds 20 U.S. patents. His development of new methods for separating chemical mixtures in solution or as gas has led to advances in realms of science essential to pharmaceutical drug development and

Notice of reverse stock split

Luxembourg, August 14, 2013 – Northland Resources S.A. (OSE: NAUR, Frankfurt: NPK, Nasdaq OMX/First North: NAURo – Northland or the "Company") announces reverse stock split. Reference is made to the resolution passed at the Company's extraordinary general meeting on July 31, 2013, regarding a reverse stock split of the Company's shares by exchanging 100 existing shares for 1 new share. The last day of trading on an unconsolidated basis will be Friday August 16, 2013. The Company's shares will trade on a consolidated basis reflecting the reverse stock split (100:1) from and including

Parkland physician warns athletes to know signs of heat illness

Practice common sense when preparing for the seasonDALLAS – Young athletes practicing in hot weather are at risk for heat illness, and it can happen outside or inside a hot gym. Therefore, physicians with Parkland Health & Hospital System warn athletes, coaches and parents to know how hot is too hot. Knowing the temperature and humidity is important. Watch the heat index, which measures how hot it really feels when humidity is combined with air temperature. The combination of heat and humidity can be dangerous. “Even practicing during the early morning or late evening can lead to

KONE Corporation: SHARE REPURCHASE 14.8.2013

KONE Corporation          ANNOUNCEMENT           14.8.2013 SHARE REPURCHASE 14.8.2013 In the Helsinki Stock Exchange Trade date 14.8.2013Bourse trade BUYShare KNEBVAmount 50.000 sharesTotal cost 2.986.773,50 EURAverage price/ share 59,7355 EURHighest price/ share 60,00 EURLowest price/ share 59,30 EUR KONE Corporation now holds a total of 5.029.449 sharesincluding the shares repurchased on 14.8.2013. On behalf of Kone Corporation NORDEA BANK FINLAND PLC Janne

Out Now | The Bluffer's Guide to Opera

Keith Hann unravels the complex world of the opera for the musically challengedNever again confuse a castrato with a contralto, a prima donna with sopratitoli, or O Sole Mio with an ice cream advert. Bask in the admiration of your fellow opera lovers as you pronounce confidently on the merits of Donizetti's bel canto over Wagner's leitmotiv, and hold your own against the most sneering of opera buffs. A 5-million-copy bestselling series, The Bluffer's Guides® have been helping people out of sticky situations for over four decades. Now relaunched, they're back – and not just in paperback.

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYERS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AND VINTAGE 9 TO HOST LEGENDS FOR YOUTH CLINIC AND CELEBRITY BASEBALL TOURNAMENT IN SANTA CLARA

Clinic and celebrity games to feature Kevin Mitchell, Mark Whiten, and other MLB AlumniColorado Springs, Colo. – The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association and the Vintage 9 Foundation will be hosting a Legends for Youth Clinic and celebrity baseball tournament to benefit the Junior Giants of Santa Clara and the Vintage 9 Foundation. The event, taking place on August 16th through August 18th, 2013, will feature 9 retired MLB All-Stars, former Giants and Athletics, World Series champions, and MVPs. Alumni players attending include Kevin Mitchell, Mark Whiten, Fred Breining,

Photocure - Presentation of the second quarter and first half 2013 results

Photocure will present its second quarter and first half 2013 report on Thursday 22 August 2013 at Hotel Continental, Oslo, Norway. The presentation will begin at 08:30 (CET) and representatives from the company will be Kjetil Hestdal, President & CEO and Erik Dahl, CFO. The presentation will be held in Norwegian. The presentation will be publicly available at www.photocure.com. It will be possible to follow the presentation through http://webtv.hegnar.no/presentation.php?webcastId=6458624. A light snack will be served from 08:00 (CET). The presentation is scheduled to conclude at 09:

LET’S MAKE ‘CYCLEPROOF’ ROAD PROJECTS ‘TRUCKPROOF’ AND ‘BUSPROOF’ TOO, URGES CILT

The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport warmly welcomes this week’s announcement by the Government that it is funding large scale plans to promote cycling in cities and national parks.The Government says it will be ‘cycleproofing’ new road projects, and cutting red tape that can stifle cycle-friendly road design. Councils will be expected to up their game to deliver infrastructure that takes cycling into account from the design stage. The Institute urges that where possible new road plans should also ‘busproof’ and ‘truckproof’ its routes, to ensure all road users’ needs are

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