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Stora Enso’s Annual General Meeting and decisions by the Board of Directors

STORA ENSO OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 23 April 2013 at 19.00 EETStora Enso’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 23 April 2013 adopted the accounts for 2012 and granted the Company’s Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer discharge from responsibility for the period.Resolution on the use of the profit shown on the balance sheet and the payment of dividendThe AGM approved the proposal by the Board of Directors that the Company distributes a dividend of EUR 0.30 per share for the year 2012.The dividend shall be paid to shareholders that on the dividend record date, 26 April 2013,

RESOLUTIONS AT THE PRECISE BIOMETRICS’ ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2013

At the Annual General Meeting of Precise Biometrics, which was held today on Tuesday April 23, it was resolved to approve the board’s proposal to increase the company’s share capital by way of a new share issue with preferential right for the company’s shareholders. The Annual General Meeting further resolved to approve the board’s proposal for a reduction of the share capital, to authorize the board to increase the company's share capital by way of new issue of shares and/or convertibles and to adopt guidelines for remuneration to management.NEW SHARE ISSUE WITH PREFERENTIAL RIGHT FOR

“Puff, the Magic Dragon” Leads Fat Red Couch, Inc. Slate of New Mobile Apps

Strategic Partnership with Plush Toy Manufacturer Animal Magic Asia, Ltd. Also AnnouncedTechnology, education, entertainment, and branding converge to deliver a more robust offering for new entertainment properties and classic titles with the launch of Fat Red Couch, Inc ., an interactive media publisher located in the building that once housed the creative wizards of George Lucas’ Industrial Light and Magic. FatRedCouch’s slate of projects is led by the timeless story of Puff, the Magic Dragon and WordWorld, the long-running and award-winning PBS series.

Timber window manufacturer Allan Brothers meet the FSC® standard

Timber Window and Door specialist , Allan Brothers successfully passed a recent audit from BM Trada ensuring the company retains its status as a compliant FSC certificate holder.The certification provides consumers with the confidence that Allan Brothers’ redwood timber windows and doors come from well-managed, responsible forests. The rigorous audits ensure timber is grown and manufactured in-line with FSC standards. Commenting on the importance of the certification, Danny Hughes, managing director of Allan Brothers said, “Knowing that the redwood timber

Information from the 2013 AGM of H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB

On Tuesday 23 April H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB held its Annual General Meeting under the chairmanship of lawyer Sven Unger. The AGM approved the dividend of SEK 9.50 per share in accordance with the Board of Directors’ proposal. The record day is 26 April 2013. The dividend is expected to be paid out by Euroclear Sweden AB on 2 May 2013. The Annual General Meeting adopted the income statement and balance sheet for the parent company and the group. The AGM discharged the members of the Board and the Managing Director from liability for the 2011/2012 financial year. All the Board members

Movember Canada octroie un financement de 12 millions de dollars au domaine prioritaire de la santé mentale masculine

Movember Canada annonce un appel de propositions.TORONTO, Ontario (23 avril 2013) – Movember Canada, guidé par le Réseau canadien de la santé masculine (RCSM), est fier d’annoncer un appel de propositions visant des projets d’intervention en santé mentale dans les secteurs prioritaires de la lutte contre les préjugés, de la sensibilisation, de la prévention, de l’éducation ou du diagnostic des maladies à un stade précoce et des interventions subséquentes. Cette annonce de 12 millions de dollars représente le premier et le plus important investissement à ce jour des fonds de Movember en

Report from the AGM of Alfa Laval AB

The Annual General Meeting of Alfa Laval AB was held at Färs & Frosta Sparbank Arena in Lund, Sweden, on Tuesday, April 23rd.  Approximately 450 shareholders, proxies, guests and officials attended the meeting under the chairmanship of Anders Narvinger.This is an unofficial translation of the Swedish notice. In case of any discrepancies between the Swedish notice and this English translation, the Swedish notice shall prevail.           At the meeting, Lars Renström, President and CEO, concluded on the development last year, when Alfa Laval, despite the prevailing uncertainty in the

$12 Million funding commitment from Movember Canada addresses priority area Men's mental health

Movember Canada Announces Request for ApplicationsTORONTO, ONTARIO (April 23rd, 2013) - Movember Canada, with guidance from the Canadian Men's Health Network (CMHN), is proud to announce a Request for Applications (RFA) for mental health interventions in the priority areas of de-stigmatization, awareness, prevention, education or early recognition/interventions. This $12 million announcement represents the first and largest investment made to date through Movember dollars in the mental health space, with additional RFAs to be announced in the coming months. With this funding opportunity,

SDRL - Seadrill increases ownership in Asia Offshore Drilling Limited

Hamilton,Bermuda, April 23, 2013 - Seadrill Limited ("Seadrill") has today acquired additional 100 shares of Asia Offshore Drilling Limited (the "Company", OSE: AOD). The shares were acquired at price NOK28.70 per share.Following this acquisition, Seadrill will be the owner of 39,739,647 shares in the Company, corresponding to 66.23% of the total number of outstanding shares in the Company.This information is subject of the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

First Son

The University of Chicago Press Announces the First Biography of Richard M. Daley“A highly focused history of a 20th-century metropolis and a compelling biography of the family that shaped it for nearly half a century.”—Publishers Weekly “In this ripping political biography, Koeneman portrays the mayor who held office for 22 years and transformed Chicago from a gray working town into a gleaming global city… a work of valuable living political history.”—Booklist On September 7, 2010 the longest-serving and most powerful mayor in the history of Chicago—and, arguably, America—stepped

New video digest offers fresh ideas to move journalism forward

With the digital world changing so rapidly, how can newsroom leaders learn more about the latest innovations and industry research to fuel experimentation and culture change in their newsrooms? Check out the new weekly Futures Lab video digest, created by the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute and the Missouri School of Journalism . The show launched in March. Watch the show here – http://www.rjionline.org/futures-lab-update Digital episodes will include: ·  Behind-the-scenes case studies of cutting-edge work ·  Profiles and interviews

Is Your Product Appropriate for Direct Response TV?

Top direct response company offers advice on product criteria for DRTVPOMPANO BEACH, FL (April 23, 2013) Have you ever wondered how products are selected for the commercials and infomercials you see all the time on TV? Lee Kaplan, Operations Manager for Incredible Discoveries, a division of o2 Media, Inc., and one of the largest producers of direct response infomercials and commercials, explains. “I often get asked the age old question, ‘What makes a product appropriate for direct response TV (DRTV)?’ After spending 16 years in the industry, we have several general guidelines that we

PSCo offers massive savings through new PSCo Rental Plus packages

PSCo Rental Plus brings industry triple whammy – displays, technical support and expert logistics at best in market pricesReading, UK, 23 April 2013 – Trade AV specialists PSCo Rental today launched PSCo Rental Plus packages, offering the industry the latest large format screen and videowall technology, all-encompassing technical support and specialist logistics at new, highly competitive pricing. Stuart Holmes, CEO of PSCo Group said, “We believe that PSCo Rental Plus is an unbeatable offer. It brings our customers the broadest range of large format display technology to rent at best in

PREMIER AWARDS MEDLINE PATIENT CLEANSING PRODUCTS AGREEMENT

Medline Also Receives Sole Source Award for Premier ASCEND ProgramMUNDELEIN,Ill., April 23, 2013 — Medline Industries, Inc., announced today that it has been awarded a three-year group purchasing contract with Premier, a performance improvement alliance of more than 2,800 U.S. hospitals and 93,000 other health care sites, for its ReadyBath® patient body bathing products and incontinence skin protectant wipes. The agreement begins June 1, 2013. Additionally, Medline was also awarded a sole source agreement for Premier’s ASCEND (Accelerated Supply Chain Endeavor) program for the same

Höegh LNG - Executes charter for LNG Libra with Gas Natural

Höegh LNG has executed a Time Charter with Gas Natural for LNG Libra.The vessel is a 126,000 cubic meter LNG carrier with steam turbine propulsion scheduled to be delivered to Gas Natural in Trinidad end of May 2013, after having completed a scheduled dry docking in Brest, France.The firm period of employment for the vessel is until mid-November 2013. Gas Natural has options to extend the charter period with up to 13 months.The EBITDA contribution for Höegh LNG is expected to be between USD 2.6 million and USD 13 million, depending on when the vessel is redelivered to Höegh LNG.

NEW GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR ANNOUNCED FOR ATS EUROMASTER

23 April 2013Ian Stuart is to retire at the end of May 2013 after seven years as Group Managing Director of ATS Euromaster, the UK’s largest comprehensive tyre specialist. He will be replaced by Peter Allen, who is currently Commercial Director of Michelin Canada. After joining Euromaster in 1993, Stuart spent three years as Managing Director of WS Tyremasters, at the time one of the UK’s largest tyre wholesalers, followed by three years as a Regional Director in France. He then became Managing Director of Euromaster in North Europe with responsibility for Holland and the Nordic

Southwest Airlines Vacations Offers up to $300 Savings on Walt Disney World® Resort Vacation Packages

Plus, Save up to 30% on Select Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels!*Southwest Airlines Vacations is offering travelers a savings of up to $300 on vacation packages, and up to 30% off at select Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels to encourage families to enjoy an unforgettable Walt Disney World® Resort vacation!This summer, Walt Disney World® Resort is bursting with a Monsterous lineup of unforgettable thrills and enchantment from new shows and attractions to Limited Time Magic experiences. Travelers who book a flight plus hotel vacation package 

InsureXSolutions Survey Shows Employers Interested, Need Guidance on Integrating Insurance Exchanges into Benefits Strategy

ROSEMONT, Ill. (April 23, 2013) InsureXSolutions® today announced the results of a recent poll conducted among employers and producers on public and private health insurance exchanges. Results showed that nearly 50 percent of responding employers believe that exchanges are going to be very or somewhat useful to their organizations, despite less than a one-third indicating that they have a good understanding of exchanges. On the other hand, two-thirds of health insurance producers and consultants that responded had a good understanding of exchanges. Nearly 100 percent of producers

Rederi AB TransAtlantic conducts a rights issue

Rederi AB TransAtlantic’s (RABT) Industrial Shipping division has experienced very difficult market conditions over the last two years. This has led to a deteriorating liquidity situation driven by significant operational losses. For this period losses amount to around SEK 400 M. Furthermore, the Industrial Shipping division is experiencing weakening market conditions and no longer expects the remainder of 2013 to break even on a cash basis. This necessitates further funding. Today, RABT’s Board of Directors has unanimously decided to seek shareholders’ approval for a capital increase

InsureXSolutions Survey Shows Employers Interested, Need Guidance on Integrating Insurance Exchanges into Benefits Strategy

ROSEMONT, Ill. (April 23, 2013) InsureXSolutions® today announced the results of a recent poll conducted among employers and producers on public and private health insurance exchanges. Results showed that nearly 50 percent of responding employers believe that exchanges are going to be very or somewhat useful to their organizations, despite less than a one-third indicating that they have a good understanding of exchanges. On the other hand, two-thirds of health insurance producers and consultants that responded had a good understanding of exchanges. Nearly 100 percent of producers

Interim report for the first quarter of 2013

Increased demand for export credits SEK continues to play an important role in the Swedish export industry, with very high lending volumes to exporters and their customers in the first quarter of the year.In the first three months, SEK’s total volume of new lending amounted to Skr 24.8 billion, which is an increase of Skr 13.6 billion on the year-earlier period. The total volume of outstanding offers remains high, amounting at the end of the period to Skr 50.9 billion, which is a decrease of Skr 8.6 billion since the end of 2012. "The volumes of end-customer finance from SEK were high

New logistics centre for Sport & Health deployed

CDON Group's Sports & Health segment has successfully deployed its new logistics centre in Trollhättan, Sweden, which serves the segment's three online stores Gymgrossisten.com, Bodystore.com and Milebreaker.com with warehousing, logistics and customer service.The relocation was completed in 49 hours. In total, 45 trailers carried nearly 1,500 pallets with more than 1.5 million articles to the new facility. Today, all orders are picked and shipped from the new logistics centre, which is 12,700 square meters and employs 115 people. Therese Hillman, Head of CDON Group’s Business Segment

Delectable Dinners on the Menu For Dogs

News release 23rd April 2013Dogs’ dinners at Jerry Green Dog Rescue  are now healthier and more nutritious after the charity agreed a deal with leading pet food supplier Arden Grange. All five of the charity’s centres in Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire are now using the Arden Grange  food exclusively to feed the dogs in their care. Previously the charity relied on donations of dog food, but the health benefits of switching to an approved supplier are already becoming clear. “We’re so grateful to all the

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