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Skanska invests USD 94 M, about SEK 613 million, in a new office building in Houston, USA

Skanska is investing USD 94 M, about SEK 613 million, in a new office building in The Energy Corridor in Houston, USA. The total leasable area will be approximately 30,000 square meters. Skanska USA Building will implement the project at a contract value of USD 55 M, about SEK 360 M, which will be included in order bookings for the third quarter of 2013.The development features a 12-story office building connected to a nine-story parking garage with more than 1,300 spaces for tenants and visitors. The large amount of green space throughout the property strikes an appealing balance between

Worksite accidents at NCC reduced by 29 percent

Worksite accidents at NCC have been reduced by 29 percent in 18 months. This positive trend is in part attributable to NCC’s increased focus on safety and the introduction of Awareness Day, during which the work environment and safety are discussed by the entire Group at all of NCC’s various worksites.“It is extremely gratifying that worksite accidents are decreasing. The discussions that we are currently having during Awareness Day comprise a key tool in the ongoing process and the unceasing efforts required for continued improvement in safety at our worksites. Our vision is an accident

Clas Ohlson expands internationally through franchising in GCC region

With Clas Ohlson’s strong concept, brand and market position in the Nordic region as a base, sights are now set on continued international expansion. Through franchising, as a complement to Clas Ohlson’s primary establishment strategy based on wholly owned operations, additional growth opportunities can be created in new markets.A franchising agreement has been signed with SYH Retail, Al Homaizi Group Company, regarding the establishment of Clas Ohlson’s retail concept in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) region, which includes the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman

Clas Ohlson: Interim report 1 May 2013 – 31 July 2013

First quarter * Sales totalled SEK 1,507 M (1,462), up 3%. In local currencies, growth was 5%. * Operating profit amounted to SEK 92 M (101), down 8% * Profit after tax was SEK 69 M (72), down 5% * Earnings per share amounted to SEK 1.09 (1.14), down 4% * Cash flow from operating activities totalled SEK 109 M (95)Events after the end of the reporting period * Sales in August amounted to SEK 561 M (530), up 6%. In local currencies, growth was 7%. * Clas Ohlson is expanding internationally through franchising in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region CEO Klas

Markku Varis new President of Sweco Finland

Markku Varis, President of Sweco’s Finnish subsidiary FMC Group, has been appointed as the new Business Area President of Sweco Finland as of 1 September.“With Markku Varis as the new Business Area President, we are taking the next step in Finland and fully integrating FMC Group with Sweco’s other operations in the country. The goal is to further advance our leading position and continue our profitable growth in the Finnish market,” says Sweco’s President and CEO Tomas Carlsson, who until now has also held the post of Business Area President for Sweco Finland. Sweco acquired FMC Group

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SAS Group Interim report November 2012 - July 2013

Strengthened SAS delivers positive resultMay–July 2013 · Revenue: MSEK 11,593 (11,638) · Traffic: up 5.6% · Passenger revenue adjusted for currency: up 5.3% · Income before tax and nonrecurring items: MSEK 973 (497) · EBIT margin: 11.6% (9.0%) · Income before tax: MSEK 1,120 (726) · Net income for the period: MSEK 844 (534) · Earnings per share: SEK 2.57 (1.62) · Cash flow from operating activities: MSEK -276 (-187) November 2012–July 2013 · Revenue: MSEK 31,123 (31,007) · Traffic: up 3.8% · Passenger revenue adjusted for currency: up 5.3% ·

Benecol products on the market in Hong Kong

Raisio plc  Stock Exchange Release, 4 September 2013, at 9 a.m. (Finnish time) BENECOL PRODUCTS ON THE MARKET IN HONG KONG Raisio will launch its Benecol[®] Yogurt Drinks in Hong Kong on 4 September 2013. In Hong Kong, Raisio will implement a new alternative business model as the company itself and the local Benecol product distributor are jointly responsible for business operations. The launch of Benecol products in Hong Kong is part of Raisio's long-term efforts to enter new markets in the BRIC countries. Hong Kong was selected as the first market area for the alternative

Raute's profit outlook for the full year 2013 weakened

RAUTE CORPORATION STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 4 SEPTEMBER 2013 at 9:00 a.m.RAUTE'S PROFIT OUTLOOK FOR THE FULL YEAR 2013 WEAKENEDRaute's profit outlook for the full year 2013 has weakened. Net sales are estimated to decline from the year 2012. Operating profit is estimated to weaken from the previous year significantly, but remain positive. Previously the company has estimated net sales and operating profit to remain at the same level as in 2012. In 2012, the Group's net sales were EUR 101.3 million and the operating profit was EUR 5.0 million positive. In the reporting period January 1 – June

New shares of Componenta entered into the trade register

A total of 7,038,051 new shares were subscribed for in Componenta Corporation's share issue directed to the public. All new shares have been entered into the Trade Register on 4 September 2013. Following the registration, the total number of the Company´s shares is 29,269,224 shares. The new shares produce the right to dividends and other distributions of assets as well as other shareholder rights as from the registration date 4 September 2013. Trading of the new shares alongside the existing shares will commence on 5 September 2013. Helsinki 4 September 2013 COMPONENTA

The National Association of Funeral Directors responds to 2013 Cost of Dying Report

Report evidences the increasing financial strain being placed upon the bereaved and upon funeral directors and the inadequacy of Government support for those who are unable to afford the cost of even the most basic funeral.The National Association of Funeral Directors has today (4th September 2013) welcomed the 2013 Sun Life Cost of Dying Report, produced by the Centre for Death and Society at Bath University, as further evidence of the increasing financial strain being placed upon both the bereaved and upon funeral directors, coupled with the inadequacy of Government support for those who

HP Helps Students Calculate Success in Math on Designing Spaces™ airing on Lifetime TV

Laura Harich from Hewlett-Packard shows kids how math can be fun on the HP Prime Graphing Calculator from HP(Pompano Beach, FL – CISION –September 3, 2013) Popular Home improvement show Designing Spaces™ airing on Lifetime TV will feature HP on the “Kids Spaces of Hope: All About Kids” episode. Tune in on Wednesday, September 4th at 7:30 am (ET/PT), as Lara Harich, Marketing Manager for the Calculator Division at HP, joins the show to demonstrate the new Prime Graphing Calculator. This show will re-air Thursday, October 10th. During the segment Harich will meet with a group of students

Updated Press Release: GoPicnic Brands Announces Voluntary Recall of Limited Quantity Vegan Meals Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen

CHICAGO, September 3, 2013 – GoPicnic Brands, Inc. is voluntarily recalling two vegan ready-to-eat meals, GoPicnic Black Bean Dip & Plantain Chips and Hummus & Crackers, containing Professor Zim Zam’s Extraordinary Sweets Dark Chocolate with Orange and Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt. The chocolate products in these meals may contain an undeclared milk allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the chocolate in the voluntarily recalled meals. However, this chocolate is safe to consume for

LSSM Shares Local Refugee Stories at Sept. Board Dinner

Resettlement services help refugees integrate and learn American culture with the guidance of local familiesGRAND RAPIDS – After surviving two wars, fleeing his home country and surviving for years on green peas and cornmeal, Odia Lufulwabo has led his family to safety. Born in 1970 in Congo, Mr. Lufulwabo experienced two wars in his 20s, observing the unspeakable. At a tipping point of fear, he led his family to Tanzania and later Mozambique, where they subsisted in refugee camps and he served as an interpreter to earn a meager income. Today, Mr. Lufulwabo works in refugee resettlement

Burke Rehabilitation Hospital Provides Lifesaving Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation for Those Who Know to Ask for It

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – September 3, 2013 –  It may seem like a no-brainer, enrolling in a therapy program that could help  prolong your life, reduce the risk of a hospital readmission and even enrich your quality of life.  However, you have to know to ask for it. Despite being covered by most insurance companies following a serious cardiac event, only about 25 percent of patients who are eligible for outpatient cardiac rehabilitation actually enroll. For years, credible healthcare organizations have been researching the benefits of outpatient cardiac rehab. In fact, according to a 2011

NGC Opens New Location in Germany

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®), the world leader in third-party coin grading, has relocated its branch office in Germany to Munich. The new office, located in Maximiliansplatz 12a, offers a more efficient and cost-effective location to submit coins to NGC’s U.S. headquarters for certification and grading. “We are very excited about the new location in Munich. We are committed to the needs of our dealers and collectors throughout the EU. Opening an office in Munich has allowed us to address key issues such as insurance, customs and turnaround times to improve our level of service,”

Transamerica Talks Understanding Life Insurance on Designing Spaces™ airing on Lifetime TV

During the segment, “Understanding Life Insurance”, Brian Short from Transamerica Life Insurance Company meets ups with a young couple to help answers their questions about life insurance(Pompano Beach, FL – CISION – September 3, 2013) Popular home improvement show Designing Spaces™ airing on Lifetime TV will feature Transamerica® on Thursday, September 5th at 7:30 am (ET/PT) during National Life Insurance Awareness Month. Make sure to tune in to this “Protecting Your Greatest Investment” series to learn how Transamerica can help “redesign” one’s financial well-being. During the segment,

Dialight Launches New LED Flood Light for Hazardous Location and General Purpose Applications

New LED Flood Light debuts with UL844, CSA and UL1598/A certifications, CE compliance, Dialight’s industry leading 10 year full performance warranty and 20 kV surge protection Farmingdale, NJ (Sept. 3rd, 2013) – Dialight (LSE: DIA.L), the innovative global leader in LED lighting technology, today announced the immediate availability of its new DuroSite® and SafeSite® LED Flood Lights to provide a robust, reliable LED flood lighting solution to reduce energy and maintenance costs, while improving safety in  the world’s most demanding hazardous location and industrial applications.

Audible, Inc. Brings Books to Life on Designing Spaces™ airing on Lifetime TV

Hollywood luminaries from Colin Firth to Claire Danes have joined Audible’s “The A-List Collection” by lending their narrative talents(Pompano Beach, FL – CISION – September 3, 2013) Popular home improvement show Designing Spaces™ airing on Lifetime TV will feature Audible, Inc. on their upcoming show on Wednesday, September 4th at 7:30 am (ET/PT). Tune in to learn how digital audiobooks bring books to life for adults and kids. This show will re-air Thursday, October 10th. During the “Kids Spaces” segment filmed at Audible’s headquarters in Newark, NJ, Founder and CEO Donald Katz talks

Bulletin from Elekta’s Annual General Meeting 2013

The Annual General Meeting adopted the following resolutions: Dividend and appropriation of the Company’s profitsOf the Company’s unappropriated earnings totaling SEK 2,238,824,174, a per-share dividend of SEK 2.00, of which SEK 1.50 is an ordinary dividend and SEK 0.50 is an extraordinary dividend, to be distributed to shareholders. The remaining amount is to be carried forward. The record date for the dividend was set at Friday, September 6 and the payment is expected to be made on Wednesday, September 11. Adoption of the income statement and balance sheetThe meeting adopted the

ChopChop Magazine and Action for Healthy Kids® Join Forces to Make Healthy Eating a Family Affair

September 3, 2013 – Action for Healthy Kids® (AFHK) today announced it is joining forces with the nutrition-focused, James Beard Award-winning ChopChop magazine to ensure parents and kids have the information they need to prepare healthy meals together. With over 30 percent of kids in the United States overweight or obese, the nation is in the throes of a full-fledged epidemic and the implications are serious. One in five children faces increased risk for serious obesity-related medical conditions ranging from hypertension to Type 2 diabetes, which makes it crucial for kids to eat

Go Submarine Diving In The Maldives

At Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort   Did you know that the world’s largest deep-diving tourist submarine is located in the Maldives? Stay at Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort and make the most of an excursion like no other, perfect for those keen to experience the underwater treasures of the Indian Ocean, but without the need for a diving qualification. Journey to neighbouring Malé to embark the Whale Submarine, which descends to a depth of up to 40 metres. Able to seat up to 50 people in a fully air-conditioned cabin, guests can look out onto a breath-taking underwater world. The

CDON Group issues and repurchases class C shares

CDON Group AB (publ) (”CDON Group”) today announced that it has issued and immediately repurchased 700,000 new class C shares. The shares have been issued and repurchased by virtue of authorisations granted to the Board under the performance-based incentive programme, which was approved by the Annual General Meeting of shareholders held on 14 May 2013.Nordea Bank AB (publ) subscribed for and was allotted the entire issue of new class C shares at a subscription price corresponding to the quota value of the share of SEK 2.00 per share. The entire issue of class C shares has thereafter been

Ten outstanding ASTRO members named Fellows

Honor recognizes exceptional service to ASTRO and the field of radiation oncologyFairfax, Va., September 3, 2013 – The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) has selected 10 distinguished members to receive the Fellow of ASTRO designation (FASTRO). The 2013 class of Fellows will receive the recognition during the Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, September 24, at ASTRO’s 55thAnnual Meeting, September 22-25, 2013, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Awarded annually since 2006, the Fellows Program honors radiation oncology leaders who have been an ASTRO member for at least

Fortum's Shareholders' Nomination Board

FORTUM CORPORATION STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 3 September 2013 at 18.40 EESTThe following persons have been appointed to Fortum's Shareholders' Nomination Board:Eero Heliövaara, Director General of the Government Ownership Steering Department, Prime Minister's Office; Harri Sailas, President and CEO, Ilmarinen Mutual Pension Insurance Company and Liisa Hyssälä, Director General, The Social Insurance Institution of Finland, KELA. In addition, the Chairman of Fortum's Board of Directors Sari Baldauf is a member of the Shareholders' Nomination Board.According to the resolution by the Annual

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