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DOF Subsea AS contemplates a new unsecured bond issue

DOF Subsea AS, a subsidiary of DOF ASA, contemplates to issue new unsecured bonds in the Norwegian bond market maturing in May 2018. The contemplated bond issue will have a minimum issue amount of NOK 1 billion. Net proceeds from the contemplated bond issue will be used to refinance existing bonds and for general corporate purposes. Arctic Securities, Nordea Markets, Pareto Securities and Swedbank First Securities have been retained as arrangers of the contemplated bond issue. For further information, please contact:  Mons S. Aase, CEO Tel: +47 9166 1012 Notes to

Tomas Hedberg new CEO of Swedbank Robur

Tomas Hedberg has been appointed CEO of Swedbank Robur. At the moment, Tomas Hedberg is head of interest rate and currency trading at Large Corporates & Institutions, Swedbank. He has held leading positions in the financial sector for many years. He will take up his new position on 28 January 2013."I am very pleased that Tomas has accepted the position. He has a proven track record as leader and expert in the financial sector, both on the customer side and product side. This will be very valuable in order to continue to develop our strategy as the leading bank within the savings area," said

DOF Subsea, a subsidiary of DOF ASA, has been awarded multiple new contracts

DOF Subsea Group has secured multiple contract awards in the North Sea and the Asia Pacific region, with a total contract value of about USD 130 million. In the North Sea region DOF Subsea has secured multiple contracts. The contracts have been agreed with key clients in UK and Norway. The scopes comprise installation of mooring system and flexible flowline systems, construction support, survey and inspection work and will be executed with the vessels Skandi Skolten, Geosund, Geoholm and the newbuilt Skandi Bergen. The engineering will be done at DOF Subsea’s offices in Aberdeen and

HiQ WINS FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT WITH VOLVO CARS

HiQ  has won a framework agreement to deliver e-learning services for Volvo Cars (VCC). The agreement is yet more proof of how strongly HiQ has developed in the field of web solutions and mobility.“HiQ has a track record of more than 10 years’ experience of building digital pedagogic products. In the course of the past year alone we have produced more than 20 e-learning packages for clients in the public and private sectors, generating over 250,000 training opportunities and almost 400,000 hours of training for users.E-learning is rapidly developing into an increasingly

Alfa Laval wins SEK 60 million marine environmental order

Alfa Laval – a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling – has won its first order to supply Alfa Laval PureSOx exhaust gas cleaning systems. The order, booked in the Marine & Offshore Systems segment late December 2012, has a value of approximately SEK 60 million. Delivery is scheduled for 2013. Due to a confidentiality agreement Alfa Laval is unable to disclose the name of the customer or other details about the order.IMO’s convention for the reduction of sulphur oxides (SOx) will affect all vessels, i.e. new as well as existing. The convention, ratified and

YIT expands its operations to Siberia and has acquired a plot for nearly 1,000 apartments

YIT Uralstroi, a Russian subsidiary of YIT Corporation, has acquired a plot in the city of Tyumen in Western Siberia, Russia. Tyumen has a population of nearly 700,000 and is one of the wealthiest cities in Russia. If the number of inhabitants of the city and its surrounding areas continues to grow at its current pace, it will probably reach 1,000,000 by the end of the current decade. The Tyumen region, famous for its natural gas and oil resources, is located in Western Siberia, approximately 2,000 kilometres from Moscow. Another aspect that adds to Tyumen’s attraction is the fact that the

Alpcot Agro appoints new Managing Director

Alpcot Agro AB (publ) has appointed Ulf Scholander, 56, as managing director of the Company and the Group. He will assume the position tomorrow Thursday 10 January.Ulf Scholander has until recently worked as MD of the Russian operations of Stena Metall. Since 2001 he has held several different positions within Stena Metall in Russia and Eastern Europe. He has earlier worked at SKF, since 1990 in different managing positions in Russia and Eastern Europe. Ulf Scholander holds an MSc in Engineering from Linköping Institute of Technology. He speaks fluent Russian and is a graduate of the

& Other Stories to launch in ten European countries

The new fashion brand & Other Stories, within the H&M group, will launch its first collections during spring in seven cities and through an online store on stories.com in ten European countries.During spring & Other Stories is launching its first stores in Barcelona, Berlin, Copenhagen, London, Milan, Paris and Stockholm. Moreover an online store launches on stories.com in Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom. ”All of us at & Other Stories are thrilled to open our first stores in some of the major European cities and we are

FPC granted operating line of credit from Nordea and EKN

Fingerprint Cards (FPC) has been granted an operating line of credit of SEK 15 M. Nordea has granted the operating line of credit, which is combined with an operating line of credit guarantee from the Swedish Export Credits Guarantee Board (EKN). The guarantee is offered to banks and other creditors that grant credits to small and medium sized businesses with less than 250 employees and maximum sales of SEK 500 M. Johan Carlström, CEO of FPC comments: "Funding for future business transactions is a key feature of the expansive strategy adopted by FPC and access to an operating line of

ASSA ABLOY has completed 100 acquisitions since 2005

With the acquisition of 4Front, announced on 27 December 2012, ASSA ABLOY has now acquired 100 companies since Johan Molin joined the Group as President and CEO in 2005. Despite two major recessions, the ASSA ABLOY Group has experienced impressive growth since the beginning of 2005. Sales have increased by 84 percent from SEK 25 billion to SEK 46 billion (rolling 12 months per September 2012). ASSA ABLOY's operating income, EBIT*, has during the same period doubled from SEK 3.7 billion to SEK 7.4 billion and earnings per share* have increased by 114 percent - from SEK 6.32 to SEK 13.53.

Kværner ASA : Increase in Kvaerner's Nyhamna onshore contract

9 January - In April 2012 Kvaerner signed a framework agreement with A/S Norske Shell for Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Management (EPCM) for modifications and projects at the Ormen Lange/Nyhamna onshore facilities. Based on the now completed front end engineering and design (FEED) work for the Nyhamna Expansion project, the estimated value of the framework agreement  has been adjusted to include an addition of approximately NOK 5 billion, giving an estimated total value of the contract of NOK 11 billion. ENDS For further information, please contact: Media: Odd

GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS JEWELRY TREND PREDICTIONS FROM LEADING STYLE EXPERT

Michael O’Connor Hosts Jewelry Style Event for Show Nominees and PresentersLos Angeles, CA (January 8, 2013) –This week Michael O’Connor, leading style expert and host of MovieStyle with Michael O’Connor on Reelz Channel, will host StyleLab’s jewelry event for Golden Globe Award nominees, presenters and stylists at a private venue in Los Angeles. O’Connor has curated a selection of one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces from world-renowned designers for celebrities to borrow for the red carpet. From ornate cuff bracelets to black diamond cufflinks, O’Connor will accessorize Hollywood’s leading stars

Pavese Law Firm partner Katherine R. English appointed to Florida Farm Bureau Water and Natural Resources Advisory Committee

Pavese Law Firm partner Katherine R. English has been appointed to the Florida Farm Bureau Water and Natural Resources Advisory Committee. English and the other committee members serve in an advisory capacity to the Florida Farm Bureau’s state board of directors, providing insight on issues relating to agriculture. English was selected by John Hoblick, the president of Florida Farm Bureau, based on her knowledge and expertise in this area. English focuses her practice on environmental and agricultural law and has extensive agricultural experience. English is also a class IV alumna of the

Researchers try new approach for simulating supernovas

Two University of Texas at Arlington researchers want to bridge the gap between what is known about exploding stars and the remnants left behind thousands of years later. So they’re trying something new – using SNSPH, a complex computer code developed at Los Alamos National Laboratory. On Tuesday, Carola I. Ellinger, a post-doctoral researcher at UT Arlington, and Sangwook Park, an assistant professor in the College of Science’s  physics department, were scheduled to present their research on “3D Simulations of Supernovae into the Young Remnant Phase” at the

2UP Gaming PLC agrees to acquire DBG Poker Group

NEW YORK, NY.  January 8, 2013— UK based 2UP Gaming PLC (GXG:2GM), operators of a leading online gaming website www.2UP.com, has announced that they have executed an agreement to acquire the DBG Poker Group--a European provider of online gaming software and hardware technology and services--for €25 million in cash and stock. The acquisition brings 2UP proprietary, advanced, “live dealer” technology, offering online players a never before seen high-quality live gaming component. Casino games such as Poker, Blackjack, Baccarat, and Roulette will be streamed directly from a real world

New Surgical Towel Drastically Reduces Operating Room Lint Contamination

EssentiA towels are replacing traditional cotton surgical towels in hospitals across the U.S.(Greensboro, NC) – January 8, 2013 – Hospitals anxious to reduce the risk of post-operative complications are turning to a new type of surgical towel that reduces the visible and non-visible lint present in an operating room by as much as 99 percent, compared to conventional woven cotton towels.             The EssentiA  towel, manufactured by Precision Fabrics Group (PFG) in Greensboro, NC, is made from an innovative nonwoven fabric

HARMAN Develops Scalable Infotainment Solution to Deliver Car-Centric Apps and Services through Android Platform

CES 2013, LAS VEGAS – HARMAN, the premium global audio and infotainment group, is demonstrating its scalable platform solution, leveraging the Android for Automotive operating system, that meets the needs of today’s smartphone-oriented generation by safely bringing car-centric apps and services into the car. “The automotive industry can no longer innovate at its current pace, and HARMAN is helping OEMs create more flexible, scalable solutions that deliver leading connected solutions for tomorrow, today,” said Dinesh Paliwal, HARMAN’s Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer. “

CES 2013 Las Vegas: HARMAN showcases premium infotainment technologies for connected in-car safety and entertainment

Augmented navigation, gesture control, high speed networking, brilliant graphics, and smart connectivity are brought together for the ultimate in-car premium infotainment experience.CES 2013, LAS VEGAS – HARMAN, the premium global audio and infotainment group, is unveiling its vision for tomorrow’s premium infotainment experience that leverages advanced safety and entertainment innovations including interactive head-up displays with augmented navigation, touch-free gesture controls, and the latest connectivity options. Safety first As the automotive sector pushes the boundaries of

HARMAN Addresses Market for Entry-Level Infotainment with new Connected Radio Platform

CES 2013, LAS VEGAS – HARMAN, the premium global audio and infotainment group (NYSE:HAR), announced today an expansion of the company’s infotainment portfolio with the new HARMAN connected radio platform. Targeted at the mainstream entry-level segment, the new HARMAN platform delivers a value solution to OEMs including leading-edge mobile content integration features as well as a seamless radio experience for consumers. “The pervasiveness of today’s mobile devices and connected experiences is fueling greater consumer demand for easy and safe access to information, entertainment and

Red Bank, NJ Recognized as Travel Hot Spot

N.J. Town Continues to Earn Praise as Destination for Eclectic Dining, Entertainment, Shopping and HospitalityRed Bank, NJ, nestled along the banks of the Navesink River, continues to gain notoriety from foodies and travel fans from around the country. Named the third best small town in the U.S. by Smithsonian Magazine  in 2012, the bustling borough was again featured in the Washington Post travel blog "Bouncing Around Red Bank, N.J. and having a ball."  

Utah-Based Noah’s Event Centers to Unroll New Locations Across the Nation

SALT LAKE CITY, January 8th, 2013 – Noah’s, a Utah-based company, announced plans to continue its expansions outside of the state in 2013 with eight new locations. The $24 million expansion will include additional facilities in Texas and Arizona. Noah’s now operates five locations and will begin construction on the eight new event centers in what will be stage two of the company’s national expansion plans. After construction is underway on the event centers in Texas and Arizona, Noah’s will hold groundbreaking ceremonies for new locations spanning the East Coast.  “We’re excited to

The Chairman of the Board comments on the Minister for Financial Markets Peter Norman’s statement

In relation to the Minister for Financial Markets Peter Norman's statement today, in which he suggests that it may be reasonable for TeliaSonera's Board to work towards a time out for senior executives subject to suspected offense in order to avoid further deterioration of confidence in the company, TeliaSonera’s Chairman Anders Narvinger makes the following comment."The Board of Directors of TeliaSonera has been aware of the fact that a member of Group Management has been served with indictment since the end of September 2012, and is continuously following up on the question of suspicions

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