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Year-end report 1 January – 31 December 2020

Bergs reports strong earnings for the fourth quarter Deliveries and order intake remained strong for the most of the Group’s products. Activity in the DIY sector and the RCE sector were high for the season. Continued low interest rates, and financial stimulus packages, contributed to positive market performance. Demand for sawn and planed wood products was unexpectedly strong in the second half of 2020, and the rate of production did not keep pace. This resulted in low inventories and price increases. Deliveries of impregnated wood and garden products were good for the season.

The following people have been appointed as members of SciBase Holding’s nominating committee for the Annual General Meeting in 2021:

Christer Jönsson (Fouriertransform), Iraj Arastoupour (Futur pension), Peter Elmvik, Tord Lendau (Chairman of the Board). The appointments have been made in accordance with the instructions regarding principles for the appointment of the company nominating committee which were determined at the Annual General Meeting of SciBase Holding on June 17, 2020. Note, however, that the appointment took into account changes in ownership that took place during the end of 2020.The Annual General Meeting of SciBase Holding AB (publ) will be held on May 18, 2021 in Stockholm.Shareholders

Large rooftop solar cell plant reduces climate footprint

Since Mid-December 2020, a solar cell plant that covers 5,000 square meters of the rooftop of Lesjöfors Banddetaljer´s production facility in Värnamo is in operation. The solar cells are estimated to produce about 25 per cent of the plant’s annual electricity need.About a year ago, Lesjöfors Banddetaljer took the first steps in the transition to use fossil-free energy sources. Not only does the plant reduce energy cost, the big gain is the reduced environmental impact. The solar cell plant is an important measure in line with the Beijer Alma group’s sustainability strategy. “We see that

Kesko's share-based commitment and incentive plans for 2021-2024

Kesko Corporation's Board of Directors has decided that the target group for the 2021–2022 performance period of Kesko’s share-based commitment and incentive plan PSP (Performance Share Plan) will comprise approximately 50 key members of Kesko’s management. The Board of Directors has also decided to establish a KPSP (Key Personnel Share Plan) share-based commitment and incentive plan, for other Kesko key persons selected separately. The target group for the KPSP for the 2021 performance period comprises approximately 120 persons. The Board has also confirmed the criteria for 2021 for the PSP

Realisation of the 2019 and 2020 performance periods of Kesko's share-based commitment and incentive plan PSP 2019-2022

Kesko Corporation’s Board of Directors has decided, based on the fulfilment of the performance criteria for the 2019 and 2020 performance periods of the share-based commitment and incentive plan PSP 2019-2022, to grant a total of 782 731 own B shares held by the Company as treasury shares to the members of management and other key persons who were included in the target group. The Board has also decided, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the RSP 2018-2020 plan, to grant a total of 30 708 Kesko B shares to key persons in the Company. The share numbers represent gross earnings,

Gerben van den Berg appointed new Kemppi Vice President Markets

Mr. Gerben van den Berg (47) has been appointed Vice President, Markets, Kemppi Oy as of March 1, 2021. In his position he will lead Kemppi global sales organization from the Netherlands. Mr. Hannu Jokela, the current Vice President, Markets, will continue working within Kemppi Oy in the role of Director, Market Development, as of March 1, 2021. Mr. van den Berg has extensive work experience within international sales, sales channel and business management. He joins Kemppi from Dyson EMEA BtoB sales organization where he has worked as General Manager Europe, Middle East and Africa. Van

Proposals by the Board of Directors to the Neles Corporation Annual General Meeting 2021

Neles Corporation, Stock exchange release, February 3, 2021 at 09:15 am EETProposals by the Board of Directors to the Annual General Meeting 2021 The Annual General Meeting ("AGM") of Shareholders of Neles Corporation (the "Company") shall be held on Friday, March 26, 2021. The Board of Directors of the Company has decided that the AGM will be held under exceptional meeting procedures based on the temporary legislative act to limit the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic (677/2020). The AGM will be held without the presence of shareholders or their representatives in order to hold the

Proposals of Kesko’s Board of Directors to the Annual General Meeting

The Board of Directors of Kesko Corporation has decided to propose to the Annual General Meeting to be held on 12 April 2021 that it resolve to pay € 0.75 per share as dividend for 2020, adopt the financial statements, approve the Remuneration Report for Governing Bodies, and authorise the Board to decide on the issue of shares and on donations for charitable purposes. The Board proposes that the firm of authorised public accountants Deloitte Oy be elected as the Company’s Auditor.Kesko Corporation’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday, 12 April 2021, starting at 1.00 pm (EET).

Eisai increases the number of participants in Clarity AD study

Stockholm, February 3, 2021 – BioArctic AB’s (publ) (Nasdaq Stockholm: BIOA B) partner Eisai announced today that they have increased the participant target number by approximately 200 in the pivotal Phase 3 study, Clarity AD, of drug candidate lecanemab (BAN2401) for the treatment of early Alzheimer’s disease. The decision was taken proactively to ensure a robust dataset and to mitigate the potential impact of patients who temporarily missed doses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was based on a collaborative consultation with the FDA and in accordance with FDA and EMA COVID-19 regulatory

Notice Convening YIT Corporation's Annual General Meeting

YIT Corporation          Stock Exchange Releases          3 February 2021 at 09.05 a.m.Notice Convening YIT Corporation's Annual General Meeting The shareholders of YIT Corporation are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting to be held on Thursday, March 18, 2021, starting at 10:00 a.m. (Finnish time GMT+2) at the Company’s offices at Panuntie 11, Helsinki, Finland. It will not be possible to participate in the meeting in person, but participation will take place in advance in the manner described in this notice. For the purpose of restricting the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic,

Hexagon announces new sustainability targets to further its ESG agenda

Hexagon AB, a global leader in sensor, software and autonomous solutions, today announced the launch of a new sustainability programme with key environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals centred around carbon emissions, supplier audits and gender diversity.Hexagon’s innovative solutions already contribute to environmental and social sustainability by improving efficiency, quality and safety in a broad array of industries and societal applications. But its sustainability journey is not only determined by the role its solutions play in the market, but also by its own processes and

AcadeMedia’s interim report July – December 2020

Second quarter (October – December 2020) · Net sales increased by 5.5 percent and amounted to SEK 3,436 million (3,258). Organic growth, including bolt-on acquisitions and adjusted for currency effects, was 7.3 percent. · Operating profit (EBIT) amounted to SEK 273 million (201). · Adjusted operating profit, adjusted for items affecting comparability and effects of IFRS 16, amounted to SEK 224 million (150). Items affecting comparability amounted to SEK -9 million (-). · Net profit for the period amounted to SEK 133 million (75). · Free cash flow amounted to SEK 572 million

ABGSC to publish Q4 2020 Interim Report on 10 February

ABG Sundal Collier (“ABGSC”) will publish its Q4 2020 figures on 10 February 2021 at 08.00 CET. The report will be available on our corporate website www.abgsc.com. Webcast presentationCEO Jonas Ström, Managing Partner Oslo Peter Straume and CFO Geir B. Olsen will present the Q4 result through a webcast at 09.00 CET followed by a Q&A session. The webcast presentation can be accessed through a web link or call-in details presented on our corporate website www.abgsc.com. For further information:Geir B. Olsen, CFO, +47 22 01 60 35 For media contacts:Petter Brunnberg, Head of

Landshypotek Bank’s Year-end report January – December 2020: Healthy lending growth in the autumn strengthens earnings for the year

Landshypotek posted extremely strong growth in the market during the autumn and increased volumes for lending to agricultural companies as well as for mortgages. The bank’s total lending volume increased to SEK 83 billion as shown in the year-end report for January – December 2020.In the autumn, growth in Landshypotek’s lending to farming and forestry was better than it has been for many years and, moreover, mortgage volumes have posted record growth. The operating profit excluding the net result of financial transactions amounted to SEK 414 million (420). “Through healthy growth in the

Changes in Handelsbanken’s management

Carl Cederschiöld, CFO, has been appointed Executive vice president of Handelsbanken. Furthermore, Handelsbanken is expanding its executive management with the addition of the Bank’s Chief Risk Officer, Maria Hedin, and Chief Compliance Officer, Martin Noréus. Both are currently executive officers at Handelsbanken. The sustainability unit, currently a part of the communication department, will also become a new Group function, reporting directly to the Group Chief Executive. Catharina Belfrage Sahlstrand will continue to serve as Head of the unit.   For further information,

Electrolux Professional AB year-end report Q4, 2020

Fourth quarter, October - December 2020· The COVID-19 pandemic continued to impact the hospitality business. Net sales amounted to SEK 1,935m (2,334). Sales decreased by 17.1%. Organically sales decreased by 13.2%. · EBITA amounted to SEK 142m (181), corresponding to a margin of 7.3% (7.8). · Operating income amounted to SEK 119m (165), corresponding to a margin of 6.1% (7.1). · Operating cash flow after investments amounted to SEK 460m (355). · Income for the period amounted to SEK 70m (168), and earnings per share was SEK 0.24 (0.59). · Due to the ongoing pandemic, the

REPORT ON THE FOURTH QUARTER 2020

STRONG GROWTH AND SIGNIFICANT MARGIN IMPROVEMENT FOURTH QUARTER 2020 · Net sales were SEK 4,213 m (3,919); an increase of 8%. Organic growth was 15%. · Operating profit before depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) improved to SEK 701 m (445), representing a margin of 16.6% (11.4%). · Operating profit (EBIT) before items affecting comparability improved to SEK 466 m (298), representing a margin of 11.1% (7.6%). · Items affecting comparability were SEK 48 m (-60), of which SEK 66 m related to a gain from a sale of fixed assets. · Operating profit (EBIT) more than doubled

Kesko's financial statements release for the period 1 Jan. -31 Dec. 2020: Record result in 2020

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE IN BRIEF, CONTINUING OPERATIONS:                                           10-12/2020 · Group net sales for continuing operations in October-December totalled €2,662.3 million (€2,734.2 million), an increase of 4.5% in comparable terms, reported net sales decreased by 2.6% · Comparable operating profit totalled €165.6 million (€129.7 million), up by €44.6 million when Kesko Senukai is treated as a joint venture also for the comparison period (illustrative comparison figures) · Operating profit totalled €155.6 million (€127.8 million) · Comparable

Elkem ASA - Invitation to fourth quarter 2020 results presentation

Oslo, 3 February 2021 Elkem ASA will release its report for the fourth quarter 2020 on Wednesday, 10 February 2021 at 7.00 a.m. CET. The quarterly report and the presentation material will be made available at this time at www.elkem.com In connection with the quarterly report the company will host a webcast presentation at 8.00 a.m. The webcast presentation will be available here . The presentation and the subsequent Q&A session will be held in English.   For further information, please contact:Odd-Geir

Marjo Nurmi Appointed as Kamux Corporation’s Chief People Officer

Kamux Corporation    Stock Exchange Release    3 February 2021 at 9:00 Marjo Nurmi Appointed as Kamux Corporation’s Chief People Officer Marjo Nurmi (Master of Health Science, b. 1975) has been appointed as Chief People Officer and as Member of the Management Team of Kamux Corporation. The appointment takes place immediately. With responsibility for Finland's and the Group's HR function, Marjo Nurmi has worked at Kamux as HR Manager from the beginning of August, 2020. In the past, she has held human resources positions at LeasePlan and Aktia, and worked in various well-being

The subscription period in Stayble Therapeutics’ rights issue begins today

Today is the first day of the subscription period in Stayble Therapeutics AB’s (“Stayble” or the “Company”) new issue of shares with preferential rights for existing shareholders (the “Rights Issue”). The general public is also given the opportunity to subscribe for shares in the Rights Issue. The subscription period lasts until 17 February 2021 and a fully subscribed Rights Issue will provide the Company with approximately SEK 41.5 million before issue costs. Stayble has received subscription commitments and guarantee (top-down) commitments in advance, corresponding to a total of

Lifco acquires British Cleveland Cascades Ltd

Lifco  has signed an agreement to acquire all the shares of the British company Cleveland Cascades Ltd.  The company is a global leader in the design and manufacture of bespoke dry bulk loading chutes. Its Cascade technology largely eliminates dust pollution and is used in ship and silo loading chutes. In 2020, the acquired operation reported net sales of approximately MGBP 5.1. The business is based in Stockton-on-Tees, England and has around 30 employees. The company will be consolidated in Business Area Systems Solutions, division

Year-end Report January – December 2020

STRONG END TO 2020Revenue amounted to SEK 15,388m (15,692), and revenue excluding JM Construction, Business area Construction (under closure), amounted to SEK 15,232m (15,438). Operating profit amounted to SEK 2,028m (2,008) [1)]. The operating margin was 13.2 percent (12.8). Operating profit excluding JM Construction, Business area Construction, amounted to SEK 2,051m (2,243) and the operating margin to 13.5 percent (14.5). Gains from sale of properties, etc., of SEK 191m (276) are included in the operating profit. Profit before tax amounted to SEK 1,955m (1,928). Profit after tax

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