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Change of the distribution of shares in Swedbank due to conversion of preference shares to ordinary shares

The allocation of shares in Swedbank AB (”Swedbank”) has changed due to owners of preference shares having requested during the month of February, 2013 conversion of an aggregate of 6,944,758 preference shares into ordinary shares pursuant to the conversion clause set forth in Swedbank’s articles of association.After the conversion, the number of ordinary shares in Swedbank amounts to 958,094,574 and the number of preference shares amounts to 173,911,148. The total number of shares is unchanged and amounts to 1,132,005,722. The conversion has been filed for registration with the Swedish

Millicom strengthens commitment to grow online businesses

-       Millicom has committed to increase stakes in online holdings from 20% to 35% -       Significant opportunity for profitable growth as online penetration rises and impacts consumer behaviour Stockholm, March 5, 2013 – Millicom, the international telecommunications and media company (Stockholmsbörsen: MIC) strengthened its support to its online partners today by committing to exercise the option to increase its stakes in Latin America Internet Holdings (LIH) and Africa Internet Holdings (AÌH) to 35%.The performance of Millicom’s online and e-commerce ventures has been strong

STOREBRAND ASA: NEW BOARD MEMBER IN STOREBRAND ASA

In a meeting held on 4 March 2013, Storebrand ASA's Board of Representatives elected Laila S. Dahlen as a new member of the board. Following this the Board of Storebrand ASA consists of the following members:Birger Magnus (Chairman of the Board), John Staunsbjerg Dueholm, Jon Arnt Jacobsen, Halvor Stenstadvold, Birgitte Nielsen, Laila S. Dahlen , Monica Caneman, Ann-Mari Gjøstein (elected by employees), Knut Dyre Haug (elected by employees), og Kirsti V. Fløystøl (elected by employees). Lysaker, 5 March 2013 Contacts: Chairman of the Board of Representatives: Terje Venold,

SEB's China Financial Index: Rebound for North European companies. Increased demand and higher profit expectations

China's economy bottomed out during the second half of 2012, and an increasing number of indicators now point to improved business conditions. Government-led stimulus packages, relatively loose monetary conditions and positive export figures have contributed to an improved business climate. Half of top managers at North European companies in China now have a positive view on the market and profit expectations in the region. After three consecutive surveys with falling sentiment, SEB's China Financial Index in March increases to 60.8  from 56.1 in September. The percentage of surveyed

Systemair acquires Holland Heating from Carrier

Systemair (NASDAQ OMX Stockholm: SYSR) announce its acquisition of Holland Heating, a leading air handling unit manufacturer in the Netherlands. Founded in 1955, Holland Heating has a production facility and is headquartered in Waalwijk. The company has been owned by Carrier since 1997 and reported a turnover of EUR 32.5 million in 2012. "We are very pleased to acquire a company with such a long history and strong product portfolio. This ensures that Systemair will become the market leader in the manufacture and supply of air handling units in the Netherlands and will strengthen our

Interim report May – January 2012/13

· Order bookings increased 13* percent to SEK 8,080 M (7,186). · Net sales increased 11* percent to SEK 6,608 M (5,929). · Operating result amounted to SEK 873 M (967) excluding non-recurring items of SEK -24 M (107). · Net income amounted to SEK 504 M (687). Earnings per share amounted to SEK 1.31 (1.83) before dilution and SEK 1.30 (1.81) after dilution. In September 2012 a 4:1 share split was conducted. All data per share has been restated pro forma. · Cash flow after investments was SEK 335 M (372). · Exchange rate movements compared to fiscal year 2011/12 are expected to

Metsä Board to increase prices for white-top kraftliner in Europe, the Middle East and Africa

Metsä Board Corporation Press release 5 March 2013 Metsä Board is raising the prices of all Kemiart white-top kraftliner grades by €50/t in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, effective for deliveries as of 8 April 2013. The price increase is needed to counter the effects of a continued rise in production costs. For further information, please contact Metsä Board:Risto Auero, Vice President, Sales, Linerboards & Wallpaper BaseMobile  +358 (0)50 598 8828E-mail: risto.auero(at)metsagroup.com

SAS and Thai expand code-share agreement to include Thai nonstop flights Scandinavia – Bangkok vv

Effective April 8, Scandinavian Airlines and Star Alliance partner Thai Airways will expand their present code-share agreement to also cover Stockholm – Bangkok vv, Oslo – Bangkok vv and Copenhagen - Bangkok vv. This will be in addition to the present code-share destinations on Thai’s regional destinations in Asia and SAS’ Scandinavian and European destinations.“We are very pleased that we are now able to take the next step in our cooperation together with Thai Airways. Bangkok and Thailand is a very important destination both for Scandinavian business and leisure travelers. We now look

Operation Lifesaver notes drop in 2012 crossing collisions, increase in pedestrian-train casualties

WASHINGTON, DC, March 4, 2013 – While vehicle-train collisions and injuries at highway-rail grade crossings were lower across the U.S. in 2012, crossing-related fatalities were flat and rail trespass deaths and injuries rose from 2011, according to Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI, www.oli.org).  The national nonprofit rail safety education organization cited preliminary 2012 Federal Railroad Administration (FRA, www.fra.dot.gov) statistics showing that rail trespass deaths and injuries were at their highest levels since 2008. “We are gratified with the continued improvement in highway-

The International Federation of Psoriasis Associations gathered experts to discuss the global health issue of psoriasis

More than 125 million people all over the world have psoriasis - a condition that is continuously under-diagnosed and under-treated, leading to needless suffering for many. In conjunction to the 71st meeting of the American Academy of Dermatoloy, the International Federation of Psoriasis Associations, IFPA, hosted a workshop to discuss what the future holds for the global psoriasis community.(Miami Beach, FL, March 5, 2013)The workshop, which assembled psoriasis experts and media representatives from all over the world, was aimed at increasing the understanding for the challenges

Operation Lifesaver notes drop in 2012 crossing collisions, increase in pedestrian-train casualties

WASHINGTON, DC, March 4, 2013 – While vehicle-train collisions and injuries at highway-rail grade crossings were lower across the U.S. in 2012, crossing-related fatalities were flat and rail trespass deaths and injuries rose from 2011, according to Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI, www.oli.org).  The national nonprofit rail safety education organization cited preliminary 2012 Federal Railroad Administration (FRA, www.fra.dot.gov) statistics showing that rail trespass deaths and injuries were at their highest levels since 2008. “We are gratified with the continued improvement in highway-

William Shatner Speaks Out on Social Media

San Francisco, California - March 4, 2013 –This week on The Costa Report, host Rebecca Costa interviewed guest William Shatner, who discussed his views on Seth McFarlane’s performance at the Academy Awards and the recent controversy surrounding social media site, Reddit. Shatner had positive comments toward Seth McFarlane. “I think he was the best to come along in a long time”, said Shatner. He apologized if the humor, considered misogynist and racist by some, was offensive, noting that it was done in an atmosphere of comedy and that McFarlane is known for his edginess, should have been

Scientology: How We Help—The Jive Aces, a Prescription to Feeling Good Without Drugs

The Jive Aces, UK’s number one Jive and Swing Band, are leading proponents of The Truth About Drugs—the drug education program supported by the Church of Scientology. The Jive Aces entertained hundreds of thousands in London for the 2012 Olympics from the top of a double-decker bus. Their message—you don’t need drugs to feel good. The Jive Aces  were recently featured in the London Evening Standard as the cure for the blues. “A video of a London swing band performing ‘Bring Me Sunshine’ is so catchy and cheerful that it has been prescribed by a

LAS VEGAS-AREA LUXURY CONDO COMMUNITY EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS WITH MORE THAN $23 MILLION IN SALES, ESCROW AND RESERVATIONS TO DATE

· Mira Villa Performing Above Projections; Final Inventory Release Begins With $3.5 Million in ReservationsSUMMERLIN, NV— March 4, 2013—MIRA VILLA , a luxury condominium community in Summerlin, NV has generated more than $19.3 million in sales since Fall 2011, outpacing the sales activity in the Las Vegas market and triggering the release of the condominium project’s second-and last-collection of inventory sooner than projected. The project is currently pacing at roughly three sales per month, with an average sale price of more than $500,000 for the 40 units

OR NURSES DANCE FOR A CAUSE: MEDLINE ANNOUNCES THIRD ANNUAL NATIONAL PINK GLOVE DANCE VIDEO COMPETITION

TV host, breast cancer survivor Giuliana Rancic and husband, Bill, tell their inspiring story before 1,000 nursesSAN DIEGO, Calif., March 4, 2013 — Health care professionals often go above and beyond to save lives. And sometimes they even dance. Joined by a flash mob of more than 1,000 operating room (OR) nurses from throughout the United States and Canada, Medline Industries, Inc., today announced its third annual National Pink Glove Dance Video Competition in support of breast cancer awareness and prevention. The nurses were gathered for Medline’s 8th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Forum,

Binary Tree to Showcase SMART Migration Solutions for Healthcare at HIMSS 2013 Annual Conference & Exhibition

HIMSS Attendees Get Sneak Peak at Binary Tree's SMART Health MigrationBinary Tree will showcase its SMART Migration software and solutions for migrating and transforming email platforms for healthcare organizations.  Visit Binary Tree in booth 1173 to learn how healthcare organizations can dramatically reduce the costs, complexities, and timeline of migrating from legacy Microsoft Exchange and Lotus Notes messaging platforms to Microsoft Exchange 2013 or Exchange Online in Microsoft Office 365.

Burke Rehabilitation Hospital’s Dr. Barry Jordan Named to NCAA Concussion Task Force and Pop Warner Advisory Committee

WHITE PLAINS, NY – March 4, 2013 – Barry Jordan , MD, MPH, assistant medical director of Burke Rehabilitation Hospital has been selected to be part of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Concussion Task Force  that will begin meeting in April to study the issues surrounding sports concussions in student athletes. “It is an honor to be selected to be part of a group of people dedicated to protecting our young athletes from this serious trauma,” said Dr.

Brussels Branch of the Churches of Scientology for Europe Hosts Human Rights Events

Belgian Scientologists promote human rights awareness on the 64th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Raul Arias Perez, Executive Director of Youth for Human Rights Mexico, at the Human Rights Day Gala and Concert at the Brussels Branch of the Churches of Scientology for Europe December 10, 2012.  The Story of Human Rights video  The Brussels Branch of the Churches of Scientology for Europe hosted a human rights  gala and concert featuring Russian coloratura

FishBrain launches its award winning sport fishing app globally

March 4, 2013, Gothenburg, Sweden Today FishBrain launches its award winning sport fishing app worldwide. FishBrain is the first company to provide a digital platform and social network for sport fishing and its vision is to help anglers at all levels catch more and bigger fish.With the FishBrain mobile app anglers can: · Log their fishing trips and catches · Share their fishing with friends and followers · Follow when, where and how other anglers fish in real-time · Analyze their own and others fishing and get intelligent fishing recommendations · Get relevant deals and

FishBrain launches its award winning sport fishing app globally

March 4, 2013, Gothenburg, Sweden Today FishBrain launches its award winning sport fishing app worldwide. FishBrain is the first company to provide a digital platform and social network for sport fishing and its vision is to help anglers at all levels catch more and bigger fish.With the FishBrain mobile app anglers can: · Log their fishing trips and catches · Share their fishing with friends and followers · Follow when, where and how other anglers fish in real-time · Analyze their own and others fishing and get intelligent fishing recommendations · Get relevant deals and

Sharon Tube Re-enters the DOM Industry

CHICAGO (March 4, 2013) — JMC Steel Group  announced today that as of April 1, 2013, the DOM product line will be marketed under the Sharon Tube brand name. In addition, JMC has named Bill Perrine president of the new division. Perrine, a 32-year veteran of the steel pipe and tube industry, most recently served as the CEO of Sharon Tube prior to his retirement in 2007. “The reinstatement of the Sharon Tube brand could not have come at a better time,” said Barry Zekelman, CEO of JMC Steel Group. “Sharon Tube has always been the recognized quality and service

FishBrain launches its award winning sport fishing app globally

Today FishBrain launches its award winning sport fishing app worldwide. FishBrain is the first company to provide a mobile digital platform and social network for sport fishing. FishBrains mission is to help anglers around the world to catch more and bigger fish.With the FishBrain mobile app anglers can: · Log their fishing trips and catches · Share their fishing with friends and followers · Follow when, where and how other anglers fish in real-time · Analyze their own and others fishing and get intelligent fishing recommendations · Get relevant deals and information that

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