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Handy Networks upgrades to 100G with Smartoptics’ open line system

Oslo, Norway – June 15, 2021 – Smartoptics, a leading provider of optical networking solutions, announced today that US-based Handy Networks has chosen Smartoptics’ open line networking solutions to upgrade its data center network. The new solution is based on the Smartoptics DCP-M open line system for easy and scalable deployment with 100G connectivity.Based in Denver, Colorado, Handy Networks provides customers from over 40 countries with infrastructure as a service, including a variety of colocation, hosting and managed security services. With Handy’s customers increasingly looking to

Update on AZD7442 STORM CHASER trial

15 June 2021 07:00 BST Update on AZD7442 STORM CHASER trialin post-exposure prevention of symptomatic COVID-19 AstraZeneca today announced results from the STORM CHASER trial assessing the safety and efficacy of AZD7442, a long-acting antibody (LAAB) combination, for the prevention of symptomatic COVID-19 in participants recently exposed to the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The trial did not meet the primary endpoint of post-exposure prevention of symptomatic COVID-19 with AZD7442 compared to placebo. Trial participants were unvaccinated adults 18 years and over with confirmed exposure to a

Peab builds Volvomotet in Gothenburg

Peab has been commissioned to build Volvomotet on Hisingsleden in Gothenburg. The customer is the Swedish Transport Administration and the contract is worth SEK 154 million.The stage Volvomotet is part of the restructuring of the southern section of Hisingsleden to improve safety for all kinds of traffic and increase freight carriage capacity. Rebuilding Volvomotet includes widening a kilometer of Hisingsleden into a four lane road with a center guardrail, a bus lane, an overpass interchange, a roundabout and a new pedestrian and bicycle lane. “We’re really pleased to contribute to

Vicore announces participation in investor meetings during June 2021

Gothenburg, June 15, 2021 - Vicore Pharma Holding AB (publ) (“Vicore”), a rare disease pharmaceutical company developing innovative medicines for fibrotic lung disorders such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), today announces the participation in two upcoming investor meetings in June 2021.Date: Wednesday, 23 June, 2021Presentation:  16:40 CET (10:40 AM EDT)Event and registration: NewYorkBIO/NYSE Emerging Biotech Company Showcase  CEO Carl-Johan Dalsgaard will present an overview of the company’s

Finland's largest Power-to-Gas plant - Wärtsilä and Vantaa Energy to continue planning towards an investment decision

Wärtsilä Corporation, Press release, 15 June 2021 at 9:00 AM EESTThe technology group Wärtsilä and Finnish utility, Vantaa Energy Ltd, have signed a co-operation agreement for pre-engineering and development of a Power-to-Gas (P2G) plant for Vantaa Energy. The plant planned to be commissioned in 2025 would be the largest in Finland and also the first to produce carbon-neutral, synthetic methane on a commercial scale with a fuel capacity of 10 MW. Synthetic methane is produced from captured carbon dioxide and hydrogen produced with renewable energy. In May 2020, the parties signed a co-

Metso Outotec wins landmark contract for delivery of iron ore beneficiation and pelletizing plant

Metso Outotec Corporation’s press release on June 15, 2021, at 09:00 a.m. EESTMetso Outotec has signed a landmark contract for the delivery of an iron ore beneficiation and travelling grate pelletizing plant to Africa. The parties have agreed to not disclose the value of the contract. “This new greenfield plant is the first integrated beneficiation and pelletizing plant we are delivering globally. It will feature Metso Outotec’s sustainable proprietary technology, such as Low NOx burners to minimize emissions in the process, as well as state-of-the-art digital solutions, including our

Hexagon’s R-evolution launches its renewable energy project portfolio with a focus on digitalising solar production

Hexagon AB, a global leader in sensor, software and autonomous solutions, today announced the first of R-evolution’s investments, which aim to reduce carbon emissions by ramping up renewable energy efficiencies and output. The acquisition of a 40-hectare site (equivalent to 60 football fields) in Archidona, Spain, marks R-evolution’s initial plans—to digitalise solar energy production. Launched in mid-February, R-evolution is Hexagon’s business venture focused on reinventing how industry addresses complex environmental challenges—profitably.Located just North of Málaga airport, the

The H&M group’s sales development in the second quarter and early June 2021

In the second quarter 2021, i.e. in the period 1 March 2021 to 31 May 2021, the H&M group’s net sales increased by 75 percent in local currencies compared with the corresponding period last year. As a result of the strengthening of the Swedish krona the increase was 62 percent converted to SEK and amounted to SEK 46,509* m (28,664). Sales development was continuously affected by the ongoing pandemic. At the start of the second quarter around 1,300 stores were temporarily closed. The open stores have had restrictions on, for example, opening hours, number of customers and store space. In

Vestia begins construction on SEEL project - Sweden’s largest research facility for electric and plug-in vehicles

Vestia and Castellum began collaborating on the Swedish Electric Transport Laboratory (SEEL) project in the spring, and the contract that will enable the start of construction has now been signed by both parties. The contract cost amounts to approximately SEK 200m, excluding additional costs for business-specific installations.“SEEL is a prestigious project, and I am very proud that Vestia has been entrusted by the customer to build this facility of the future with a focus on electromobility. This reinforces Vestia’s position as the region’s leading contractor in partnering and

Corem controls 89.1 per cent of the outstanding shares in Klövern – Corem declares the offer unconditional and extends the acceptance period

The Offer is not being made, and this press release may not be distributed, directly or indirectly, in or into, nor will any tender of shares be accepted from or on behalf of holders in any jurisdiction in which the making of the Offer, the distribution of this press release or the acceptance of any tender of shares would contravene applicable laws or regulations or require further offer documents, filings or other measures in addition to those required under Swedish law. For further information, please see the section "Important information" below.On 29 March 2021, Corem Property Group AB (

Upgrade to market expectations

This announcement contains inside information  International Personal FinanceUpgrade to market expectations15 June 2021 Since our Q1 trading update issued on 29 April 2021, the Group's operational performance has continued to be positive.  Credit issued has been broadly in-line with our internal expectations despite tighter Covid-19 related restrictions in a number of our markets.  As we highlighted in the Q1 trading update, our business plan assumed a weakening in collections performance due to subsequent waves of the pandemic in the first half of 2021. In contrast, our actual

EVAN GEISERT LEAVES HIS POSITION AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF SMART WIRES

Smart Wires Technology Ltd's ("Smart Wires") Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Evan Geisert has announced his intention to leave his position. Evan is resigning for personal and family reasons. Evan joined Smart Wires in 2019 and has been CFO since September 2020. Evan will remain as CFO until July 23, 2021, in order to provide a smooth transition for the company."Evan has made significant contributions and provided excellent financial leadership during his tenure as Smart Wires’ CFO and we understand his decision to pursue other opportunities. I would like to thank Evan for his time with Smart

Stora Enso shares converted

STORA ENSO OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 15 June 2021 at 9.00 EESTDuring the 1 May 2021 – 31 May 2021 conversion period there were two conversions and a total of 325 A shares were converted into R shares. The shares were recorded in the Finnish trade register today, 15 June 2021, and trading in the new R shares will start on 16 June 2021.Breakdown of shares after conversion:  A shares 176 250 470R shares 612 369 517Total 788 619 987  Each A share and each ten R shares carry one vote. The total amount of votes after the conversion is at least 237 487 421.For further

Rikshem’s credit rating A3 affirmed by Moody’s

The credit rating agency Moody’s affirms Rikshem’s credit rating A3 with stable outlook.The credit rating agency Moody’s Investors Service affirms Rikshem’s long term rating A3 with stable outlook in its annual credit rating of the company. "Rikshem received rating A3 from Moody's 2020 and has since continued to strengthen its financial position in accordance with Moody's expectations. The property holding, which is focused on major growth locations in the residential and properties for public use segments, provides a stable cash flow and low risk. Moody's also emphasizes Rikshem's

Skanska signs additional contract to expand airport in Portland, Oregon, USA, for USD 84M, about SEK 710M

Skanska has, in a joint venture with Hoffman Construction Company, signed a contract amendment with the Port of Portland for improvements to the Portland International Airport in Portland, Oregon, USA. Skanska’s share of the contract amendment is worth USD 84M, about SEK 710M, which will be included in the U.S. order bookings for the second quarter 2021.The amendment includes work on the Terminal Core Expansion project, comprising structural, mechanical and electrical work and enclosure.  Construction is underway. Substantial completion is scheduled for 2025. Skanska is one of the

Scandic comments on current market situation and booking trends

Scandic’s occupancy rate is expected to amount to at least 35 percent in June and business on the books for July is clearly higher than it was at the same time last year. Scandic expects occupancy in July 2021 to be higher than in July 2020, when it amounted to 42 percent.Higher occupancySince Scandic published its interim report for the first quarter 2021 on April 28, hotel demand has increased in all markets as a result of the gradual easing of restrictions related to the Covid-19 pandemic. As previously announced, Scandic’s occupancy was approximately 20 percent in April. Since then,

People in the EU concerned about government corruption, ties between business and politics, survey reveals

Over half of people in the EU think their government is run by a few private interestsBerlin/Brussels, 15 June 2021 – The Global Corruption Barometer (GCB) – European Union released by Transparency International today reveals that almost two thirds of people in the EU think that government corruption is a problem in their country. The GCB, which surveyed more than 40,000 people in the bloc, asked about people’s views and experiences of corruption. The results highlight some worrying trends across the region. Explore the findings  Almost three in ten EU

Gasum Gas Fund gives out 6 grants for research and development in the gas sector

Gasum supports research and development in the gas sector through the Gasum Gas Fund. Research, technology and innovations play key roles in the journey towards a clean and sustainable Nordic gas ecosystem. Grants for 2021 were given out from the Gasum Gas Fund to six researchers in Helsinki.The Gasum Gas Fund supports full-time research relating to education, research and development aiming to promote the gas ecosystem. Gasum Gas Fund is one of the special funds run and administered by the Finnish Foundation for Technology Promotion (TES). Grants have been given out from the fund for

Bergen Carbon Solutions AS (BCS): Block sale of existing shares completed – Notifiable transaction

NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES, AUSTRALIA, CANADA OR JAPAN OR IN ANY JURISDICTION IN WHICH SUCH RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION WOULD BE UNLAWFUL. Oslo - 15 June 2021. Reference is made to the stock exchange notice published on 14 June 2021 regarding a potential block sale of existing shares in Bergen Carbon Solutions AS (the “Company”) by Saga Pure ASA (the “Seller”).The Seller has successfully sold 1,276,600 shares in the Company (equal to approx. 3.94% of the Company’s shares outstanding) at NOK 50 per share (

Insr: Letter from the Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority

Insr Insurance Group ASA ("Insr"), has received a letter from the Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority (the "NFSA") in which the NFSA refers to the plan for a complete transfer of the Insr insurance business by the end of 2021 presented to the NFSA on September 9, 2020. The NFSA refers to that Insr is delayed in entering into agreements for a complete transfer of the insurance business. The NFSA expects Insr to have entered into agreements to divest the Norwegian and Danish run-off portfolios by mid-August 2021. As Insr commented on in the Q1 report “we are working to find solutions

Coloreel is expanding and brings in Sven Öquist as VP of Sales

Coloreel, with its unique patented technology for digital dyeing of textile thread on-demand, is entering the next phase in the efforts to scale up the company globally. Sven Öquist, with a background from Polestar, has therefore been recruited as the new Vice President Sales.Coloreel, a Swedish textile innovation brand, has developed a pioneering technology that enables high-quality digital dyeing of textile thread on-demand, creating sustainable and vivid fashion details. Coloreel began efforts to scale up the global presence last year, targeting a market valued over SEK 25 billion. At

Joint Press Release - Alussa Energy Announces Effectiveness of Registration Statement and Extraordinary General Meeting for Proposed Business Combination with FREYR

· Extraordinary general meeting of Alussa Energy shareholders (the “Special Meeting”) to approve the proposed business combination with FREYR AS expected to be held on June 30, 2021 · Record date for the special meeting is April 30, 2021 · Alussa Energy shareholders as of April 30, 2021 voting by proxy should submit their vote by June 28, 2021.  For more information regarding how to vote, please visit https://www.cstproxy.com/alussaenergy/2021 · Upon closing of the business combination, the ordinary shares and warrants of the combined company will be listed on the New York Stock

Subscription made in warrant program in Bokusgruppen

On 30 April 2021, the annual general meeting of Bokusgruppen AB (publ) (“Bokusgruppen”) resolved to issue warrants of series 2021/2024 to senior executives, with 14 June 2021 as last day for subscription. 550,585 warrants have been subscribed by senior executives in Bokusgruppen. The right to subscribe for shares based on the warrants can be exercised during the period from 15 June to 15 October 2024.Bokusgruppen’s CEO Maria Edsman has subscribed for 117,647 warrants, and other senior executives in Bokusgruppen have subscribed for a total of 432,938 warrants. This implies, if all issued

Ovzon receives 1.8MUSD order from the U.S. DoD

Ovzon has received a new order for service from the U.S. Department of Defense (U.S. DoD) through our partner Intelsat General Communications (IGC). The one-year order represents an expansion of the US DoD’s use of Ovzon’s global, high-data-throughput satellite communication services.This order will increase the U.S DoD’s existing footprint of Ovzon’s already established global services, providing unmatched performance and exceptional resiliency for both training and operational scenarios. The service will be empowered by the US DoD’s existing inventory of “On the Move” and “On the Pause”

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