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Democracy at a crossroads, according to new International IDEA report

29 November 2017 | GENEVA – Global democracy is at a crossroads and continuous actions must be taken to safeguard and protect it, according to the first edition of The Global State of Democracy publication from the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), which was launched today at the United Nations Office at Geneva. The report finds that the world has experienced continued and steep democratic progress, however this progress has slowed down over the past decade, with challenges and threats emerging in specific countries and regions.

Multiconsult ASA – Repurchase of own shares

On 28 November 2017, Multiconsult ASA ("Multiconsult") purchased 500 of its own shares at an average price of NOK 71.50 per share. The shares were purchased in accordance with the Company's share repurchase programme as announced on 22 September 2017. The shares were acquired on Oslo Børs.Following this transaction Multiconsult holds 437 296 of its own shares. For further information, please contact: Investor relations:      Mirza Koristovic, Head of Investor Relations      Phone: +47 93 87 05 25      E-mail: ir@multiconsult.no Media:      Gaute Christensen, VP

THE MARKETING GROUP PLC ACQUIRES WILDCARD COMMUNICATIONS

Acquisition expands Ranieri footprint in GermanyLondon – 29 November 2017 - The Marketing Group plc (“TMG” or the “Company” or the “Group”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of German communications specialist, wildcard communications GmbH (“wildcard”) (the “Acquisition”). Primarily focused on PR, social media and influencer campaigns, wildcard is being acquired by the Group’s technology and lifestyle communications agency Ranieri Communications.  Wildcard’s current client base includes a number of well established brands such as BMW, Canon, EA Games and Bosch. Founded in Germany in

Ripasso Energy's share can now be traded at Börse Stuttgart

Ripasso Energy's share can now be traded at Börse Stuttgart. Ripasso Energy welcomes this, as it facilitates for European investors to trade with the company’s share. Börse Stuttgart is one of Germany's leading market operators and organizes trading in equities, derivatives, bonds, ETFs, investment funds and certificates. Börse Stuttgart, owned and operated by Boerse Stuttgart GmbH, is a German company under the supervision of the German financial supervisory authority (BaFin). Börse Stuttgart also owns NGM, which provides the trading platform where Ripasso Energy's share is

New method maps chemicals in the skin

A new method of examining the skin can reduce the number of animal experiments while providing new opportunities to develop pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Chemical imaging allows all layers of the skin to be seen and the presence of virtually any substance in any part of the skin to be measured with a very high degree of precision. More and more chemicals are being released into our environment. For example, parabens and phthalates are under discussion as two types of chemicals that can affect us. But so far it has not been possible to find out how they are absorbed by the skin. A new

Turn-key ALD solutions for MEMS manufacturing from Picosun

ESPOO, Finland, 29th November, 2017 – Picosun Oy (Finland), Silex Microsystems AB (Sweden), and Pegasus Chemicals Ltd (UK) have joined forces to develop and provide novel ALD (Atomic Layer Deposition) solutions and processes for MEMS (MicroElectroMechanical Systems) industries. The aim of the collaboration is to realize emerging, advanced MEMS structures that would not be possible to manufacture by any other thin film deposition methods. Today, MEMS are crucial components in several everyday applications such as mobile phones, cars and in various sensor systems. In addition to these

SHANE’S INSPIRATION LAUNCHES SOCIAL INCLUSION TRAINING TOOL FOR EDUCATORS TO COINCIDE WITH NATIONAL INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS WEEK BEGINNING DECEMBER 4, 2017

–- Free Digital Training Tool Helps Educators Facilitate Social Interaction for Children with Disabilities on School Campuses --LOS ANGELES (NOVEMBER 28, 2017) – Shane’s Inspiration , the worldwide leader in creating inclusive playgrounds and programs that unite children of all abilities, has released its first professional development training tool to provide educators with the instruction they need to better support social inclusion of differently-abled students on their campuses, it was announced today by Marnie Norris, SVP of Programs at Shane’s

UTA researchers publish review on potential use of long non-coding RNA as biomarkers for cancer and for novel gene therapies

Researchers at the University of Texas at Arlington have published a review article in the prestigious journal Cancer Research  on the potential use of long non-coding RNA or lncRNA as novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets for cancer. The human genome encodes more than 28,000 distinct lncRNA, which are ribonucleic acid molecules that are not translated or coded into proteins. Next-generation gene sequencing techniques have revealed that thousands of lncRNA are associated with various types of cancers.

Roughly half of all hardwood chips traded in the Pacific Rim have been destined for Chinese ports in the 1H/17

Pulpmills in China and Japan continue to rely on large volumes of imported hardwood wood chips from a number of countries around the Pacific Rim. The biggest changes in trade over the past five years, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly, have been the increase in chip exports from Vietnam, record import volumes to China and a shift in Australian export shipments from Japan to China.Seattle, USA. Shipments of hardwood chips in the Pacific Rim have increased for six consecutive years and reached a record-high of 22.9 million odmt in 2016. Last year was also the year when China took over

CLS expands the product portfolio with new diffusing fiber for optimal thermal treatment of larger cancer tumors

Clinical Laserthermia Systems (CLS) (publ), has started the development of a new diffusing fiber, and will thereby expand the product portfolio with yet another fiber for treatment of cancer tumors, based on the same unique technology as the company’s existing TRANBERG® |Laser Applicator, none-cooled, diffuser. With the new fiber it will be possible to treat larger tumors and achieve an ablation size of up to about 40 millimeters. Like the existing diffusing fiber from CLS the new product can used for treatment with image guided laser ablation as well as for CLS’s proprietary imILT®

Axfood’s 2017 CMD: Axfood – a strong player in a changing market

Today, 28 November, Axfood held a Capital Markets Day in Stockholm. The focus today was to inform the capital market about Axfood’s updated strategic direction and to increase understanding for how Dagab, Willys, Hemköp and sustainability work create value.The food retail market is changing and Axfood is changing with it. During the day, President and CEO Klas Balkow described the trends and opportunities offered by this changing market and Axfood’s response to them.   Growth is high on Axfood’s agenda and three of the six strategic areas are about maintaining a high growth rate with

Company Announcement No. 111, 2017 – Addendum to Nordea Kredits final terms

The following security codes have been added to the final terms of fixed rate callable covered mortgage bonds (SDRO): Callable fixed-rate annuity bonds  ISIN code Nom Name Opening Closing Maturity Currency interest date date date rate/ MaturityDK000204064 1.0% 1.5NDASDRO40    31/08 01/10 DKK-1 2040 30/11 -2020 -2040 -2017DK000204056 1.5% 1.5NDASDRO50    31/08 01/10 DKK            -

Issue of convertible bonds in Ripasso Energy fully subscribed

The subscription period for the issue of convertible bonds in Ripasso Energy AB (publ) expired on 24 November 2017. The issue is oversubscribed with approximately 53 %. The issue was subscribed to approximately 96 % with preferential rights and the rest without preferential rights. The underwriting guarantee will not be called upon. The company will receive approximately SEK 25.1 million before issue costs. The last day of trading in paid subscribed units (BTU) at NGM Nordic MTF is expected to be during week 49, 2017. The convertible bonds are expected to start trading at NGM

ABB and HPE bring intelligence to industrial plants

Zurich, Switzerland, November 28, 2017 - Partnership to provide actionable insights across industrial plants, cloud and on-premises data centers for higher productivity and innovationABB and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) today announced a strategic global partnership that combines ABB’s industry-leading digital offerings, ABB Ability™, with HPE’s innovative hybrid information technology (IT) solutions. The partnership will provide customers with solutions that generate actionable insights from vast amounts of industrial data to increase the efficiency and flexibility of their operations

Catena Media resolves upon a directed new issue of shares as payment for assets acquired in November 2017

The board of directors of Catena Media plc (“Catena Media” or the “Company”) has, under the authorization in the articles of association of the Company and in accordance with the press release from the Company on 9 November 2017, resolved upon a directed new issue of 350,885 ordinary shares as payment of part of the purchase price for acquired assets in Beyondbits Media Ltd. The subscription price has been set at EUR 7.83582562 per share.On 9 November 2017, the Company announced that it had acquired all affiliate related assets in the Malta-based company Beyondbits Media Ltd and that EUR 2,

Södra to sell Södra Wood AS to Sörnsen Holzleisten

Södra is to sell its Norwegian operation, Södra Wood AS, to German company Sörnsen Holzleisten. Handover is expected to take place on 1 February 2018.The operation in Norway encompasses two production units (one in Brumunddal specialising in mouldings and one in Engesetdal in foil-wrapped MDF), two distribution terminals in Brumunddal and Namsos and a marketing organisation located in Gardemoen. A total of about 70 employees will be affected by the sale. “On 1 January of this year, we transferred Södra Wood Grimslöv to Sörnsen Holzleisten and in June the subsidiary UAB SIWood in

Catena Media resolves upon a directed new issue of shares as payment for assets acquired in December 2016

The board of directors of Catena Media plc (“Catena Media” or the “Company”) has, under the authorization in the articles of association of the Company and in accordance with the press release from the Company on 14 December 2016, resolved upon a directed new issue of 117,805 ordinary shares as payment of part of the first additional purchase price for acquired assets in the US in December 2016. The subscription price has been set at EUR 7.6381147 per share.On 14 December 2016, the Company announced that it had acquired websites and other affiliate related assets in the US, including the

The nomination committee of Viking Supply Ships AB is appointed.

Press release 28 November 2017As decided by the annual general meeting on 27 June 2017, the nomination committee of Viking Supply Ships AB shall comprise four members. The four members shall represent the three largest shareholders/shareholder groups of the votes in the company as per 30 August 2017 as well as the Chairman of the Board. If such a shareholder declines to elect a member, the fourth largest owner or owner group will be asked, and so on, provided that the owner holds a minimum of 3% of the votes in the Company. Should none of the asked shareholders or owner groups, holding

Catella's Nominating Committee pending the 2018 Annual General Meeting

A Nominating Committee has been appointed for Catella AB (publ) pending the Annual General Meeting of 28 May 2018, pursuant to a resolution adopted at the Annual General Meeting held on 29 May 2017 regarding principles for the Nominating Committee.The Nominating Committee comprises the following persons: · Thomas Andersson Borstam, appointed by TAB Holding AB and by virtue of private ownership, and Chairman of the Nominating Committee · Johan Claesson, appointed by CA Plusinvest AB, and Chairman of the board in Catella AB · Kenneth Andersen, appointed by Strawberry Capital AS

EXCITING NEW NATTOPHARMA PARTNERSHIPS & LAUNCH IN CHINA

New exclusive MenaQ7® product introduced to 150 invited distributorsOSLO, NORWAY AND EDISON, NJ – (NOVEMBER 28, 2017) -  Nattopharma was honored to participate in a launching conference commemorating the first product introduced in China featuring MenaQ7® Vitamin K2 as MK-7.  FishBurg, a leading Chinese dietary supplement producer with a strong position in the Calcium/Vitamin D3 (VD3) segment, signed a partnership and supply agreement with NattoPharma, world leaders in Vitamin K2 as MK-7 research and development, on November 28th in Guangzhou. During this event, FishBurg officially

Fredrik Meuller steps down as Business Area President of Trelleborg Group

Trelleborg has decided on a number of strategic measures as a consequence of the ongoing review of its offshore operations. A separate press release concerning these measures was published today, November 28, 2017.  As part of the changes at the Trelleborg Offshore & Construction business area, Trelleborg and Fredrik Meuller have jointly decided that Fredrik will leave his position as Business Area President on December 31, 2017. However, he will remain within the Group during a transitional period to assist in the handover. President and CEO Peter Nilsson will become acting Business

Rejlers acquires within construction and property in Finland

Rejlers Finland has acquired Insinööritoimisto R.J.Virta Oy, a technology consultancy company within HVAC, construction and automation which has operations across Finland. The company has a turnover of EUR 850,000 and will be integrated as a subsidiary of Rejlers Oy.The operations of the acquired company encompass HVAC design, construction automation, clean room design and consultancy. Customer areas include office, hotel, spa and commercial buildings, the pharmaceutical and electronics industries, clean room and cooling systems. The company was founded in 1996.  “The acquisition

Trelleborg to consolidate and adapt operations in oil & gas

Trelleborg implements a number of strategic measures to secure Trelleborg's leading position and competitiveness in the offshore oil & gas segment, whose market condition has been challenging for a long time and still is. Trelleborg has decided to gradually discontinue the manufacturing of subsea buoys for drilling equipment in deep-water environments in Houston, Texas, U.S. Production equipment will be transferred and consolidated to the existing operations in Skelmersdale, England, whose manufacturing focuses on other types of deep-water buoys and engineered polymer solutions. The U.S.

Tobii Eye Tracking Now Supported in Over 100 Games!

The PC gaming market represents a critical proving ground for new technologies. Tobii believes that integrating eye tracking features into games is an important prerequisite for increasing consumer demand for eye tracking hardware and technology. Over the last few years, Tobii has partnered with dozens of game designers and development studios to enhance many of the leading games with eye tracking integrations. At the beginning of the year, Tobii announced that it expected to grow from 45 to 100 games with eye tracking features in late 2017, including several AAA blockbuster titles.

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