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ABB Azipod® electric propulsion can save $1.7 million in fuel costs annually, study shows

Lillestrøm, Norway, June 5, 2019  · Study confirms Azipod® superiority over shaftline propulsion · ABB launches mid-power range Azipod® in June 2019 · Latest Azipod® designed to improve energy efficiency, cut emissionsAn independent study by marine consultancy Deltamarin revealed that the ABB Azipod® electric propulsion system for ferries could save up to $1.7 million in annual fuel costs per vessel, strengthening Azipod® propulsion’s market-leading position in sustainable marine technologies. By simulating a transit on seven existing ferry routes, researchers found that a

Fathom release extensive U.S. flood model via ModEx

Fathom have launched their updated U.S. Flood Model, Fathom-US, via ModEx®, the multi-vendor catastrophe modelling platform for the insurance industry. Fathom-US utilises award-winning science with the methodology behind the model having been subject to global academic peer review. The Fathom-US flood model has also been validated, in collaboration with Google, across the entire conterminous United States, providing users with transparency around the methods and model performance. Fathom’s unique modelling techniques incorporate the latest datasets available to model flood risk across

EcoFishBox enabling sustainable switch for fish packaging companies

Stora Enso’s eco-friendly product for fresh fish packaging, EcoFishBox, continues to gain traction in the Nordic market. The latest company to make the switch from EPS packaging (expanded polystyrene) to EcoFishBox™ is Finnish fish packaging company Tuomaan Kalatukku. The company, which packages around one thousand tonnes of fish per year, has made the move from plastics to the award-winning corrugated board solution. The driver was to minimise use of fossil-based materials but also to save on storage space and cost. “The environmental friendliness of the packaging was a key selection

The first Finnish audit criteria for cloud services released – PiTuKri improves cloud security

Nixu CorporationPress release, June 5, 2019 at Nixu 10.00 am EESTThe Finnish National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has released new audit criteria for cloud services called PiTuKri. The implementation of the criteria improves security in situations where authorities process classified information in the cloud.  Katakri, the national security audit criteria (kansallinen turvallisuusauditointikriteeristö), has been a suitable auditing tool for authorities in Finland for over a decade now. However, the fact that Katakri does not consider the particularities of cloud environments

SentinelOne Announces $120M Series D

Expanding the Cybersecurity Platform of the Future, SentinelOne Capitalizes on Unprecedented Global Market Traction in the Largest Endpoint Security Funding Round of 2019Mountain View, Calif. – June 05, 2019 – SentinelOne , the autonomous endpoint protection company, today announced it has raised $120 million in Series D funding led by Insight Partners , with participation from Samsung Venture Investment Corporation, NextEquity and previous investors including Third Point Ventures, Redpoint Ventures, Granite Hill and Data

Reminder of the exercise of warrants of Series TO 1 B

The exercise period for the Series TO 1 B subscription warrants that were issued in connection with Calmark Sweden AB (publ)'s ("Calmark") spring/summer 2018 issue of units prior to listing is ongoing until June 13, 2019. Last day of trading of subscription warrants of Series TO 1 B is June 11, 2019. Holders of subscription warrants for Series TO 1 B are entitled, for each warrant, to subscribe for one new B share in the company at a price of SEK 5.40 per share. On full exercise of all Series TO 1 B subscription warrants, 3 000 000 B shares will be issued and Calmark will raise approximately

Report of payments to government agencies in 2018

Boliden is today publishing its report of payments to government agencies in accordance with Swedish law (2015:812) on the reporting of payments to government agencies. The report encompasses payments made to government agencies in Sweden, Finland and Ireland that pertain to extractive industry operations in 2018.  This information is information that Boliden AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the Securities Markets Act. The information was submitted for publication at 08.37 CET on 5 June 2019. For further information, please contact:Klas Nilsson, Director Group

Peab builds apartments in Östersund

Peab has been commissioned to build 85 apartments in Östersund. The customer is Diös Fastigheter AB and the contract is worth SEK 104 million.The project consists of three apartment buildings with a total of 85 apartments and a parking deck. The project is a turnkey contract. Construction will begin in June 2019 and occupation is planned for December 2020. “We are both pleased and proud that Diös has entrusted us with erecting these new fine apartment buildings in Östersund. It’s particularly exciting to participate in developing Östersund together with a strong player like Diös,”

Boliden AB files application to cease to be a reporting issuer in Canada

Boliden AB (“Boliden”) has applied to the Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC”) for an order that Boliden has ceased to be a reporting issuer in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island, being the jurisdictions in Canada in which it is currently a reporting issuer. Boliden voluntarily delisted from the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) in April 2013. However, since that time and up until now Boliden has remained a reporting issuer in the mentioned jurisdictions in Canada. If the

Endomines appoints Greg Smith to lead Endomines’ US and Finnish operations and evaluates possibility to appoint Greg Smith as CEO

Endomines AB, stock exchange release 5 June 2019 at 08:30 CEST Endomines is pleased to announce that it has today, under a consultancy agreement, appointed Greg Smith to lead Endomines’ operations in the US and Finland. Greg Smith has a broad background in energy, merchant banking and resource business from more than 30 years working in senior management and executive positions. He has extensive knowledge and experience of mine development in the US. Most recently Greg Smith started and managed TVL Gold Idaho, a junior gold mine developer that held rights to five gold projects in Idaho,

Revenio Group Corporation - Managers' Transactions

Stock Exchange Release, Managers' Transactions, June 5, 2019 at 9.30Revenio Group Oyj - Managers' Transactions____________________________________________ Person subject to the notification requirementName: Hildén TimoPosition: Chief Executive Officer(X) Legal personIssuer: Revenio Group OyjLEI: 743700I27E0FWSXLKK04 Notification type: INITIAL NOTIFICATIONReference number: 743700I27E0FWSXLKK04_20190605090611_2____________________________________________ Transaction date: 2019-05-31Venue: NASDAQ HELSINKI LTD (XHEL)Instrument type: FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT LINKED TO A

Epiroc presents 6th Sense, a game changer for smarter mining and infrastructure operations

Stockholm, Sweden: Epiroc, a leading productivity partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, presents 6th Sense, a new approach that combines digitalization and automation to boost customers’ performance.There is a growing need for the mining and infrastructure industries to look to digital technologies to enhance productivity, sustainability and safety. 6th Sense is the Epiroc way to optimize customers’ processes by connecting machines, systems and people using automation, information management and system integration. With 6th Sense comes a great focus on system connectivity,

NENT Group launches sci-fi comedy ‘Home Invasion’ as next original series

· Series stars Morena Baccarin (‘Deadpool’) and Johan Glans (NENT Group’s ‘Swedish Dicks’) · Produced by NENT Group’s Brain Academy (‘Conspiracy of Silence’; ‘Swedish Dicks’) · NENT Group to premiere at least 20 original productions every year Science fiction comedy ‘Home Invasion’ is the next original series from Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group). The six-part English language series stars Emmy-nominated actress Morena Baccarin (‘Deadpool’; ‘Homeland’) and Johan Glans (NENT Group’s ‘Swedish Dicks’) and is produced by NENT Group’s Brain Academy. ‘Home Invasion’ will premiere

Closure of exchange-traded fund – XACT Råvaror (UCITS ETF)

The Board of Directors of Xact Kapitalförvaltning AB has taken the decision to close the exchange-traded fund XACT Råvaror (UCITS ETF). The last day to sell fund units on the stock exchange will be September 23, 2019. A Sell order can be submitted in the normal manner through Internet bank, broker or bank branch. A standard commission fee will be charged for the sale of fund units. The proceeds from the sale are normally paid to the Income Account that is connected to the custody account, investment savings account (ISK) or VPC account. Any units remaining in the fund after September

First day of trading in John Mattson shares on Nasdaq Stockholm

John Mattson Fastighetsföretagen AB (publ) (“John Mattson” or the “Company”), Lidingö’s largest residential property owner with some 2,200 apartments, today announces the outcome of the Initial Public Offering of existing shares in the Company (the “Offering”) and the listing of the shares on Nasdaq Stockholm. The Offering attracted very strong interest from both Swedish and international institutions as well as the general public in Sweden.NOT FOR RELEASE, DISTRIBUTION OR PUBLICATION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO AUSTRALIA, CANADA, JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA OR ANY OTHER

Ovako publishes Sustainability Report for 2018

This year’s Sustainability Report highlights important progress in Ovako’s sustainability efforts, linked to areas such as the company’s environmental impact, systematic safety work and ongoing investments for increased competitiveness.Ovako’s successful sustainability work continued in 2018. This included a decision to invest in a new vacuum degassing facility at the company’s production site in Smedjebacken, which will provide additional improvements in the properties of our steel and will also contribute to a reduced carbon footprint and lower energy consumption during production. One

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MPC Container Ships ASA announces initiation of share buy-back programme

Oslo, 5 June 2019 – Pursuant to the authority for the Board of Directors of MPC Container Ships ASA (the "Company") to acquire shares in the Company, as granted by the annual general meeting on 25 April 2019, the Board of Directors have resolved to initiate a share buy-back programme. The share buy-back programme comprises up to 8,255,344 common shares, which together with previously repurchased shares represents up to 10% of the Company's share capital. When acquiring own shares the consideration per share may not exceed NOK 200, and shall in no event exceed the price of the last

Swedavia continues to promote the air transport industry’s transformation to tackle climate change – bio jet fuel to be used at several airports

Beginning June 5 and for the next few days, bio jet fuel will be used to refuel aircraft at several of Swedavia’s airports, including Stockholm Arlanda Airport. These airports are some of the only ones in the world to use this fuel, which sharply reduces emissions of fossil carbon dioxide. This venture is part of Swedavia’s strategy to work for the transformation of the air transport industry to tackle climate change and for fossil-free Swedish air travel by 2045. Swedavia has worked for a number of years to promote large-scale use of bio jet fuel, which reduces emissions of fossil

Acting Chief Financial Officer appointed

Christel Retzlaff, currently Head of Corporate Control, is appointed acting Chief Financial Officer from 20 June to 16 October.“Christel Retzlaff has solid financial qualifications and an excellent track record with Sweco. I am very pleased that she will work by my side during this transition period,” said Åsa Bergman, President and CEO of Sweco. Olof Stålnacke takes on the role as Chief Financial Officer as of 17 October.

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Azelio Newsletter - June 2019

Azelio's technology is getting lots of positive attention around the world. Dialogues initiated at the technology demonstration in 2018 are developing in to contracts and the need for energy storage for a successful transition to renewables have become evident.Report Update Azelio’s Q1 report summary with a video interview with Azelio’s CEO, Jonas Eklind                    Apr - 2019 A positive first quarter for Azelio Azelio has started 2019 according to plan. Important elements of this are the preparations for the verification project in Morocco during the fourth quarter of

Essity sets additional sustainability targets for packaging

The global hygiene and health company Essity has set additional packaging targets aimed at reducing its environmental footprint. One of the new targets states that 85% of the company’s packaging is to be manufactured from renewable or recycled material by 2025.The new targets are part of Essity’s commitment to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s plastic initiative “A line in the sand.” The commitment is aligned with Essity’s sustainability ambitions to improve the well-being of 2 billion people every day by 2030 and to reduce the environmental footprint of the company’s solutions by 33%.

A cashless Europe within 10 years?

According to a new survey, half of European businesses believe their country will be cashless within ten years. The coming European Payment Report 2019 from the leading European credit management services company Intrum, shows that a quarter of all businesses believe their country will abandon cash within five years, while another quarter believe it will happen in ten years.The days of bank notes and coins are numbered, according to many businesses around Europe. 48% of the 11,856 surveyed businesses say their country will be cashless within ten years. While the other part, 52%, say it will

Clas Ohlson year-end report 2018/19

Fourth quarter – 1 February to 30 April 2019 · Sales increased 4% to 1,742 MSEK (1,683), organic sales up 2% and unchanged in comparable units · Online sales increased 33% · Operating loss, including non-recurring costs, costs linked to the CO100+ action programme and the closure of the store network in the UK and Germany totalled -77 MSEK (-106) · Underlying operating loss amounted to -52 MSEK (-61) · Loss after tax totalled -62 MSEK (-86) · Earnings per share amounted to -0.98 SEK (-1.36)Financial year – 1 May 2018 till 30 April 2019  · Sales increased 7% to 8,772

Orkla ASA: Jaan Ivar Semlitsch appointed new Orkla President and CEO

Orkla's new chief executive has prior experience from Elkjøp, Dixon Carphone, Rema Industrier, Plantasjen and Statoil Retail. "Being chosen to lead Orkla in the years ahead is, in many ways, a dream come true," says Jaan Ivar Semlitsch (47). "I am pleased that Jaan Ivar Semlitsch has accepted the position. He has 24 years of broad management experience from Nordic and international companies, and has been a highly successful chief executive of several companies. The board has unanimously concluded that Jaan Ivar is the right person to lead Orkla in the coming years," says Orkla Board

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