Results below target but strengthened foundation for continued long-term growth and increased profitability

Zalaris’ Q3/18 revenues reached NOK 176 million, an increase of 17.1 per cent compared to Q3/17. Operating profit marked by timing of cloud revenues, costs of contract renewals and increased amortization.Revenues last nine months amounted to NOK 551.3 million, 43.6 cent higher than the previous 9-month period, due to the two strategic acquisitions in Europe. Operating profit in Q3/18 was marked by extensive resources utilized for structuring an efficient organization and capable sales force. “We have delivered 18 years of uninterrupted growth and growth has been particularly strong

Interim report of Atria Plc 1 January - 30 September 2018: Atria Group's net sales were at the previous year’s level. In Finland, the result improved – in Sweden, profitability declined

Atria Plc, Interim report, 25 October 2018 at 8:00 amINTERIM REPORT OF ATRIA PLC 1 JANUARY – 30 SEPTEMBER 2018Atria Group's net sales were at the previous year’s level. In Finland, the result improved – in Sweden, profitability declinedJuly-September 2018- Consolidated net sales totalled EUR 357.1 million (EUR 360.8 million).- Consolidated EBIT was EUR 12.7 million (EUR 16.2 million), which is 3.5 per cent (4.5%) of net sales.- Atria Finland's net sales and market share continued to grow.- The Group's EBIT was brought down by the poor profitability of Atria Sweden and Russia.

Profit growth for Orkla

Orkla's operating profit (EBIT adj.) increased by 7% in the third quarter to NOK 1,353 million. Orkla's operating revenues increased in the third quarter by 3%, to NOK 10,126 million. Branded Consumer Goods achieved turnover growth of 2%. Organic turnover growth was 0.8% in the period, adjusted for the loss of a distribution agreement in Orkla Confectionery & Snacks. Three out of four business areas delivered profit growth. "We had sales growth in a majority of the markets in which we operate, and are particularly pleased by the progress made in Finland, Central Europe and India.

Quarterly and accounting figures 3rd quarter 2018

SEB's third quarter 2018 result

Press releaseStockholm, 25 October 2018 "In the seasonally slower third quarter, the uptick in demand for bank lending from large corporates as well as demand for advisory services continued throughout the period. On the institutional side, however, low volatility resulted in lower activity levels, impacting the performance of the Markets business. Swedish small and medium-sized companies remained active and their demand for lending and payment services increased. On the private customer side, the household mortgage book grew by 2.7 per cent year-on-year. Business sentiment remained

Sustained growth

Zurich, Switzerland, October 25, 2018: Third quarter highlights· Total orders +9%, up in all divisions and regions · Base orders +7%, up in all divisions and regions · Revenues +3%; service revenue up 11% · Operational EBITA margin 12.1% impacted by GEIS dilution · Operational EPS +4% · Net income $603 million, +6% · Cash flow from operating activities $565 million, solid cash delivery for the full year expected “We demonstrated sustained growth, with total and base orders improving in all regions and all divisions”, said ABB CEO Ulrich Spiesshofer. “The continued

The Research Pavilion gathers artist-researchers in Venice

Once more, the University of the Arts Helsinki brings the issues of artistic research to the context of the Venice Biennale. The Research Pavilion in Venice will be realised for the third time in 2019.Uniarts Helsinki’s Research Pavilion highlights the points of view of artistic research in the context of the world’s best-known contemporary art event in spring and summer 2019. Set up now for the third time, the Research Pavilion has cemented its position as the focal point in artistic research, drawing international artists and researchers to Venice every two years.   With the Research

Lucara 2018 Third Quarter Results to be Released Thursday, November 8, 2018

VANCOUVER, BC, October 24, 2018 /CNW/ - (LUC – TSX, LUC – BSE, LUC – Nasdaq Stockholm) Lucara Diamond Corp. (“Lucara” or the “Company”) announces that it will be publishing its 2018 Third Quarter results on Thursday, November 8, 2018, after the market close in North America. The Company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the results on Friday, November 9, 2018, at 6:00 a.m. Pacific, 9:00 a.m. Eastern, 2:00 p.m. UK, 3:00 p.m. CET. CONFERENCE CALL: Please call in 10 minutes before the conference call starts and stay on the line (an operator will be available to assist

TF Bank announces ambitious new financial targets

The Supervisory Board of TF Bank has established new financial targets and dividend policy for the three-year period leading up to 2020. Maintaining a strong return on equity, the financial targets are expected to create strong shareholder value in the long term. The updated targets will be presented by the CEO and CFO in a live audio cast at CET 08:15 on 25 October.TF Bank has defined an earnings per share target of SEK 14.50 or higher by 2020, and a new target for cost efficiency implying a C/I ratio below 35 % by 2020. The Supervisory board remains focused on the banks capital

Nordea’s Nomination Board for the Annual General Meeting 2019 appointed

Nordea’s General Meeting decided earlier in 2018 to establish a nomination board with the task of presenting to the Annual General Meeting 2019 proposals concerning election of members of the board of directors, chairman of the board of directors and remuneration to the board members and auditor.The four largest shareholders in terms of votes who wish to participate in the nomination board are entitled to appoint one member each. In addition, the chairman of the board of directors participates in the nomination board. The four largest shareholders willing to join the Nomination Board

Taksi Helsinki’s EGM rejects Cabonline’s offer

The offer by the Cabonline Group to acquire the assets of Taksi Helsinki Oy has been rejected by Taxi Helsinki’s extraordinary general meeting of 24 October.“It is disappointing that Taxi Helsinki’s EGM has decided to reject our bid for the company,” says Peter Viinapuu, CEO of Cabonline. “I am convinced that the acquisition would have placed Taksi Helsinki’s drivers in a stronger position in the new deregulated Finnish taxi market. For us, the decision means that we will continue to strengthen and develop our presence in Finland, primarily through our Kovanen and FixuTaxi brands.”

Notice of annual shareholders’ meeting of AcadeMedia AB (publ)

The shareholders of AcadeMedia AB (publ) are summoned to the annual shareholders’ meeting on Thursday 22 November 2018 at 3 p.m. at City Conference Center, Folkets Hus, Barnhusgatan 12-14, Stockholm. Registration starts at 2 p.m. Right to attend the shareholders’ meeting Shareholders who wish to attend the annual shareholders’ meeting must -        be registered in the share register maintained by Euroclear Sweden AB on Friday 16 November 2018, and must also -        notify the company of their intention to attend the meeting, no later than Friday 16 November 2018. The

UNITED BANKERS CORPORATION: ACQUISITION OF OWN SHARES 24.10.2018

United Bankers Corporation NOTIFICATION 24.10.2018 at 18:30 UNITED BANKERS CORPORATION: ACQUISITION OF OWN SHARES 24.10.2018          Date 24.10.2018Exchange transaction BuyShare class UNIAVAmount 1747Average price/share 7.2000 EURHighest price/share 7.2000 EURLowest price/share 7.2000 EURTotal price 12 578.40 EUR The shares held by United Bankers Corporation on 24.10.2018: UNIAV 65,467 On behalf of United Bankers CorporationSkandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (Publ) Antti

PEN receives order of shop fitting products

PEN Interiör AB, part of PEN Concept Group AB (PENCON, Spotlight Stock Market) has received an order of shop fitting products to the newly established store Regementet at the shopping mall Asecs in Jönköping, Sweden. The order, worth approx 200 tSEK contains various shop fitting products.  Magnus Hjorth, Group CEO at PEN Concept Group AB, explains:  ”This project is a good example of value creation across different business segments. We have previously designed and installed exhibition stands for this customer and now received the trust to also deliver shop fitting products.”

Celebrate Thanksgiving at a California Inn with Lavish Dinners and Lodging Packages

SACRAMENTO, CA [October 24, 2018]— For travelers seeking a memorable, no-fuss Thanksgiving celebration, a B&B or boutique hotel getaway in California may just be the perfect solution. A number of California inns welcome travelers with lavish Thanksgiving dinners and lodging specials. The Sage Restaurant at the McCloud Hotel  near Mt. Shasta is offering a special four-course Thanksgiving menu for just $39 per adult. Mouthwatering selections include endive stuffed with goat cheese, pear, and chives drizzled with orange, honey and

Upsales exhibits at Web Summit - the number one technology conference

The demand for a unified sales and marketing solution for growth-oriented companies is growing. More companies are beginning to appreciate the value of combining Marketing Automation, CRM and powerful Analytics in one integrated experience. With a strong foothold in their home market, Upsales continues their international expansion by attending key events around Europe and the Middle East. The time has come for the largest tech fair in the world – Web Summit.With over 70 000 attendees from more than 150 countries, Web Summit is one of the most prominent technology conferences in the world

Increase of share capital after conversion of notes

Reference is made to the stock exchange announcement on 9 October 2018. The share capital increase pertaining to the conversion of notes has been registered in the Norwegian Register of Business Enterprises. The Company's new share capital is NOK 958,156.40 divided by 9,581,564 shares, each with a par value of NOK 0.10. Each share gives one vote at the Company's general meeting. After conversion of the 20 notes, European High Growth Opportunities Securitization Fund currently holds 37 convertible notes amounting NOK 3.7 million in Induct.

PEN receives innovation award in China

PEN receives 1 MCNY in innovation award by Shangdong ProvinceQingdao Oboya Shop Concept Co., Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of PEN Concept Group AB (PENCON, Spotlight Stock Market) was on October 19, 2018, rewarded as Provincial Enterprise Technology Center by Shangdong Provincial Economic Committee. The reward is paid out in form of an allowance of 1 MCNY (approx. 1.3 MSEK) in cash. According to the requirement of innovation driven development and economic restructuring, enterprises and technology centers with strong innovation capabilities and mechanisms, will be qualified and offered

STOCKHOLM IT VENTURES AB ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF STABLECOIN EUROTHEREUM MANAGEMENT CONTRACT

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN (24 October 2018) – Stockholm IT Ventures AB (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: SVAB – ISIN SE 0006027546), today announced it will take over management of the “stablecoin” EUROTHEREUM (www.eurothereum.co)."Taking over management of this stablecoins is a core part of the digital bank eco system we are building." said Anthony Norman, CEO of Stockholm IT Ventures AB. "The market is in dire need of trustworthy and transparent pegged stablecoins to conduct business in the upcoming digital asset era and EUROTHEREUM is going to be our tool for doing just that.” By way of the

Decision from the Danish Appeals Permission Board

Oslo, 24 October 2018: Reference is made to the stock exchange notice made 31 May 2018 regarding the application to the Danish Appeals Permission Board. The Danish Appeals Permission Board has today made their decision and the Siri Insurance Claims case will not be permitted to the Supreme Court of Denmark. The ruling from the Eastern High Court has thus been upheld. Contact: Riulf Rustad, Chair of the Board +47 22 33 60 00 ir@noreco.com

New SSAB Domex® Plus speeds up production

SSAB Domex® Plus is part of the SSAB Domex® family, although it is practically a brand-new steel.[SSAB Domex Plus]The steel adds a new level of performance for companies doing stamping, punching, slitting and complicated die forming. It is particularly well suited to high-volume automated production lines. The steel that goes beyond premium SSAB Domex®Plus changes many perceptions of what is possible, even with today’s premium steels. The production process gives SSAB Domex®Plus an extremely fine microstructure, which has a strong positive effect on the steel’s mechanical properties.

STOCKHOLM IT VENTURES ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF SAS BANK

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN (24 October 2018) – Stockholm IT Ventures AB (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: SVAB – ISIN SE 0006027546), today announced it has acquired SAS Bank (www.sasrbank.com) for a shares and cash consideration. The bank, based in the Philippines, is seen to be a critical part of Stockholm IT Ventures plans for a digital bank."We are thrilled to do this deal as we believe it was a missing piece of the puzzle to round out our future plans" said Anthony Norman, CEO of Stockholm IT Ventures AB. "The acquisition really gives us a core component of our vision of becoming a digital bank,

Elkem ASA – Mandatory notification of trade – primary insider

Oslo, 24 October 2018  Odd-Geir Lyngstad, Head of Investor Relations in Elkem ASA (OSE ticker code: "ELK"), has on 24 October 2018 purchased 1,200 shares in Elkem ASA at a price of NOK 25.50 per share. Following this transaction Odd-Geir Lyngstad holds 8,200 shares and 150,000 options in Elkem ASA. This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. For further information, please contact: Odd-Geir Lyngstad, Head of Investor Relations Tel: +47 976 72 806 Email: odd-geir.lyngstad@elkem.no

#18-1967 Listing of Knock out warrants issued by Vontobel Financial Products GmbH

As from October 25, 2018, 37 Knock out warrants issued by Vontobel Financial Products GmbH will be listed on ETP Sweden and will be included on the list for Knock-Outs. The instruments will be registered at Euroclear Sweden AB.Issuer: Vontobel Financial Products GmbH Type of security: Knock out warrants, open ended Execution: Automatic cash settlement Term: As from October 25, 2018 and forward or until time for knock out event Market Maker: Bank Vontobel Europe AG Underlying: Nasdaq 100 Dow Jones Industrial Average DAX 30 Index S&P 500 Index OMXS30 index