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Volvo Group – the first quarter 2013

The Volvo Group’s first quarter of 2013 was characterized by low sales volumes and low capacity utilization, while we continued to keep a high pace in the work to develop and launch new products. Net sales for the first quarter declined 25% to SEK 58.3 billion, primarily as a result of the weak order intake in late 2012. The sales volumes were the lowest since the financial crisis and were on the level of the first quarter of 2009. Then, the Volvo Group reported a loss of SEK 4.5 billion, compared with a profit of SEK 0.5 billion for the first quarter this year. ·In the first quarter,

Interim report 1 January – 31 March 2013

3 months ended 31 March 2013 · Local currency sales decreased by 1% and Euro sales decreased by 4% to €381.3m (€395.7m). · Number of active consultants was up by 3% to 3.7m. · EBITDA amounted to €45.2m (€55.0m). · Operating margin was 10.0% (12.0%) resulting in an operating profit of €38.0m (€47.7m). · Net profit amounted to €28.0m (€34.5m) and EPS amounted to €0.50 (€0.61). · Cash flow from operating activities amounted to €28.4m (€58.1m). · Second quarter update: The underlying sales growth in the second quarter to date is around 2% in local currency. CEO Magnus

Planned change of CEO at Catella AB

Johan Ericsson has informed the Board of directors that he intends to leave his position as Chief Executive Officer of Catella AB during 2013, to continue in another senior role within Catella. A process will therefore be initiated of seeking his successor. Johan Ericsson will remain in his post until a new CEO is appointed.“It’s more than 20 years ago that I started the Corporate Finance operations in Catella together with colleagues. Since then I have held a number of senior positions including, in the past three years, as CEO. I will continue to work within Catella, but the timing is

Interim report for New Wave Group AB

1 JANUARY – 31 MARCH 2013 · Turnover amounted to SEK 877 million, which was SEK 98 million lower than last year (SEK 975 million). · Operating profit amounted to SEK 16.1 (2.6) million. · Profit after tax amounted to SEK 0.1 (-8.2) million. · Earnings per share amounted to SEK 0.00 (-0.13). · Cash flow from operating activities improved by SEK 61.1 million and amounted to SEK 106.1 (45.0) million. · Equity ratio amounted to 46.0 (44.2) %. · Net debt to equity ratio amounted to 73.4 (83.8) %. CEO Comments Market conditions and salesThe market in the first

HEB CELT’S INTERNATIONAL APPEAL BOOSTING TICKET SALES

News ReleaseHebridean Celtic FestivalYear of Natural Scotland • Demand for festival places high three months before event  • Overseas demand helps boost ticket sales for island showcase• Appeal to residents to house HebCelt visitorsTickets for this year’s award-winning Hebridean Celtic Festival are selling at more than double the rate of last year, helped by demand from overseas. With three months still to go, organisers of the four-day flagship event based in Stornoway in the island of Lewis say they are delighted with the early level of interest, particularly from

Museum find proves exotic ‘big cat’ prowled British countryside a century ago

Embargoed until 00.01 BST on Thursday, April 25, 2013 WITH IMAGES ON REQUEST The rediscovery of a mystery animal in a museum’s underground storeroom proves that a non-native ‘big cat’ prowled the British countryside at the turn of the last century. The animal’s skeleton and mounted skin was analysed by a multi-disciplinary team of Durham University scientists and fellow researchers at Bristol, Southampton and Aberystwyth universities and found to be a Canadian lynx – a carnivorous predator more than twice the size of a domestic cat. The research, published today in the academic

Museum find proves exotic ‘big cat’ prowled British countryside a century ago

Embargoed until 00.01 BST on Thursday, April 25, 2013 WITH IMAGES ON REQUEST The rediscovery of a mystery animal in a museum’s underground storeroom proves that a non-native ‘big cat’ prowled the British countryside at the turn of the last century. The animal’s skeleton and mounted skin was analysed by a multi-disciplinary team of Durham University scientists and fellow researchers at Bristol, Southampton and Aberystwyth universities and found to be a Canadian lynx – a carnivorous predator more than twice the size of a domestic cat. The research, published today in the academic

Funjet Vacations’ 2014 Charter Flights Now Available

Save $100 off nonstop charter airfare to top destinations in 2014Funjet Vacations is pleased to announce that new charter flight schedules for 2014 vacations are now available from select origin cities. These nonstop flights are a great value and convenience to travelers by eliminating layovers and offering special benefits that may not be found on regular carriers. For a limited time, customers can save $100 instantly when booking their 2014 charter flight-inclusive vacations. Nonstop charter flights are now available for 2014 travel for the following origins and destinations: ·

UT Arlington research shows early dialogue between parents and children most effective in deterring teen tobacco, alcohol use

Study also shows negative strategies are less effectiveEarly, substantive dialogue between parents and their grade-school age children about the ills of tobacco and alcohol use can be more powerful in shaping teen behavior than advertising, marketing or peer pressure, a University of Texas at Arlington marketing researcher has shown. The findings of Zhiyong Yang, an associate professor of marketing in the UT Arlington College of Business , are published in a recent edition of the Journal of Business Research. Similar findings were part of a 2010 study he

FAMM Applauds Bipartisan Sentencing “Safety Valve” Bill in U.S. House of Representatives

For Immediate Release April 24, 2013 Contact: Monica Pratt Raffanel, media@famm.org WASHINGTON, D.C. – FAMM President Julie Stewart today welcomed the introduction of H.R. 1695, the Justice Safety Valve Act of 2013, a bipartisan federal bill that would save taxpayers money and preserve scarce federal prison beds for the most dangerous and violent offenders. The bill creates a “safety valve” that allows federal courts to impose sentences below the mandatory minimum sentence under specific conditions.  The legislation was introduced on April 24 by Representative Robert C. “Bobby”

Navamedic Financial Report for Q1 2013

Navamedic ASA (OSE: NAVA), the Norwegian pharmaceutical products company, today announced its first quarter 2013 results. Following a 65 per cent sales growth, Navamedic posted sales income of NOK 34.0 million in the quarter. EBITDA for the first quarter was NOK 3.5 million, compared to 0.1 million last year. The first quarter EBITDA included a one-off royalty payment of NOK 2.6 million related to the sale of Navamedic's Glucomed business four years ago. The Company's net result for the quarter ended at NOK 1.4 million, compared to NOK -1.0 million in the first quarter 2012. Contact

Strong growth for Navamedic

Navamedic ASA (OSE: NAVA), the Norwegian pharmaceutical products company, announced its first quarter 2013 results today. Following a 65 per cent sales growth, Navamedic posted sales income of NOK 34.0 million in the quarter."We were successful on a number of fronts in the first quarter. Sales volumes grew for our existing products while several new products were introduced.  We saw the results of price increases and managed a strong presence into the Belgian market. All of these factors contributed to the positive development," said Navamedic's CEO Olof Milveden. EBITDA for the first

Eriez Offers “Equipment for the Coal Industry” Brochure

Erie, PA --- Eriez® announces the availability of the company’s “Equipment for the Coal Industry” brochure. The six-page guide offers a complete overview of the extensive line-up of Eriez equipment offered to assist coal industry professionals with their toughest processing problems. Equipment covered in the brochure includes Suspended Electromagnets; Bin Vibrators; Mechanical Feeders, Conveyors and Screeners; Wet Drum Magnetic Separators; Heavy Duty Vibratory Feeders, Conveyors and Screeners; Metal Detectors; Crossflow®Teeter Bed Separators; CoalPro™Column Flotation Cells and Electric

CMN, Net10 Wireless Capture Billboard Latin Music Marketing Award

Multicultural agency gets nod for third consecutive timeChicago, April 24, 2013 – For the third consecutive year, Cardenas Marketing Network  (CMN) has captured the Billboard Latin Music Marketing Award (Best Tour Sponsorship Campaign) for its activation of the Net10 Wireless  / GIGANT3S U.S. Tour, starring multiple Grammy Award winner Marc Anthony , international pop icon Chayanne , and leading Latin American singer/songwriter Marco Antonio Solis 

Exportation of wood pellets from North America to Europe reached a new record of 3.2 million tons in 2012

Demand for wood pellets in Europe has gone up dramatically the past few years as power companies on the continent have switched from using fossil fuels to renewable energy alternatives. Importation of pellets from North America increased over 60 percent from 2011 to 2012 with the US export volumes more than doubling, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review.Seattle, USA. The wood pellet export industry in North America has grown exponentially in a relatively short period of time. The export value has increased from an estimated 40 million dollars in 2004 to almost 400 million

How to enjoy National Park Week in Olympic National Park

The Olympic Peninsula west of Seattle offers a wide variety of activities for all types of vacationers. April’s rain bring vivid green and flowing waterfalls to the park, making National Park Week from April 22-28 the perfect time to experience all that Olympic has to offer.  There are three distinct ecosystems in Olympic National Park- rainforest, alpine and coastal, all a short drive from one another; it’s easy to explore these landscapes during a single vacation. The preferred method of exploration at Olympic is hiking. Numerous trails wind through the mountains and forests of the

Press release from the Annual General Meeting of FinnvedenBulten AB (publ) April 24, 2013

FinnvedenBulten AB (publ) has held its Annual General Meeting on April 24, 2013. Below is a summary of the decisions made at the meeting.Adoption of the income statement and balance sheet, and discharge from liabilityThe AGM adopted the income statement and the balance sheet, and the consolidated income statement and the consolidated balance sheet for 2012. The AGM granted the Board of Directors and President discharge from liability for the 2012 financial year. Resolution regarding allocation of the Company’s earningsIn accordance with the Board of Directors’ proposal, the AGM

New Chicago Council Report Finds Agriculture Innovations and Investments Critical to Meeting Future Food Demand

April 24, 2013 CHICAGO - The Chicago Council on Global Affairs today released a report that examines the implications of the increasingly influential roles of global business, Brazil, China, and India in agricultural research and the limited national research capacity of developing countries. It makes the case that greater international collaboration and investment in research is needed to safeguard productivity gains made over the past half century and meet future food demand. The independent study, Agricultural Innovation: The United States in a Changing Global Reality 

Press release from Trelleborg AB’s Annual General Meeting

Trelleborg AB’s Annual General Meeting was held on April 24, 2013 in Trelleborg. Approximately 700 shareholders participated in the Meeting. The theme of CEO Peter Nilsson’s address was “Change and continuity.” “2012 was a highly eventful year for Trelleborg. We continued our efforts aimed at improving the Group’s geographic balance by increasing our presence in markets outside Western Europe and North America. During the year, we established and acquired no fewer than nine operations in China, India and Brazil. “One strategic milestone during the year was the formation of

AfterShokz and No. 8 Brands Select Integrated Marketing Company, lotus823, as Agency Partner

The integrated marketing company will support each brand’s communications needs, helping to increase online visibility and amplify brand awarenessTINTON FALLS, N.J. – April 23, 2013 - lotus823, an integrated marketing agency with offices in N.J. and Fla., is proud to announce the addition of two innovative companies to its client roster. lotus823 welcomes open ear headphone creator AfterShokz and pioneering product developer No. 8 Brands to its continually expanding lineup of integrated clients in the consumer electronic and digital lifestyle space. AfterShokz brings patent pending bone

Report from Concentric AB’s Annual General Meeting on 24 April 2013

Concentric AB’s AGM was held on Wednesday 24 April 2013. In main, the following resolutions were passed. As regards full details of the resolutions, a referral is made to the notice convening the AGM and the complete proposals. The notice convening the AGM and the complete proposals are available at the company’s website, www.concentricab.com.Adoption of the income statement and the balance sheet The AGM resolved to adopt the income statement and balance sheet and the consolidated income statement and consolidated balance sheet, all as per 31 December 2012. Dividend The AGM

Et voilà! HolidayPhone is now live in France with its full service

STOCKHOLM. HolidayPhone is now live in France with its full service, enabling French travelers to use low cost voice, text and roaming free mobile Internet when traveling abroad. The SIM card solution can save travelers hundreds of euros per trip in mobile costs.HolidayPhone aims to solve one simple problem – to ensure low mobile costs for travelers visiting another country. Through cooperation with local operators HolidayPhone offers flat rate mobile Internet along with the lowest rates for voice and text, along with the best coverage. The traveler simply switches to a local SIM card 

French scholar designs unmanned aircraft for farmers at Shropshire university

A FRENCH postgraduate student has completed seven months research at Shropshire's Harper Adams University developing an unmanned aircraft for use in agriculture. Marc-Alexandre Favier, from Bourg-en-Bresse, in eastern France, came to Harper Adams as part of his Masters in Mechatronic Systems – Engineering from the University of Osnabruck in Germany. He will return to Germany on May 1 where he will give a presentation in Berlin on the research he has carried out during his time at Harper Adams, near Newport. The 27-year-old designed a prototype Unmanned Air System (UAS) to be used

WYG joins pioneering commercial Carbon Capture & Storage project

PRESS RELEASE24 April 2013 WYG has joined the project pioneering a new commercial venture into Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS). CCS technology, if developed at scale, could significantly help the UK government meet its challenging carbon emission objectives through the safe removal and storage of harmful carbon dioxide emissions from coal and gas fired power stations and heavy industry. WYG will support its client, National Grid, in achieving Development Consent for a new cross-country pipeline to transport carbon dioxide emissions generated in the Yorkshire and the Humber region

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