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Year-end report 2019

JANUARY 1 – DECEMBER 31, 2019(compared with January 1 – December 31, 2018) · Net sales increased 4% to SEK 19,591m (18,755), mainly related to higher delivery volumes due to the production increase from the expanded Östrand pulp mill · At year-end SCA changed the accounting method used for the valuation of the company’s forest assets so that it is based on market value determined from transactions in areas where SCA owns forest land. The forest assets were valued at approximately SEK 70bn at December 31, 2019, compared with the previous carrying amount of approximately SEK 34bn.

Lantmännen is appointed Sweden's most sustainable brand according to Business-to-Business customers

Lantmännen is ranked as Sweden's most sustainable brand in the Sustainable Brand Index Business-to-Business 2019, a sustainability survey based on responses from business customers in Sweden. Lantmännen tops the list in both the FMCG category and the overall ranking.Lantmännen has been named the most sustainable brand in Sweden for 2019, both in overall terms and in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) category. This according to the Sustainable Brand Index Business-to-Business sustainability survey published today. “We are proud to once again top the Sustainable Brand Index rankings.

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Getinge Full Year Report 2019: Continued growth, higher margins and strengthened cash flow

“Our organic sales growth continued in the fourth quarter and it was particularly good to see the strong performance of our three largest markets – the US, China and Germany,” says Mattias Perjos, President & CEO at Getinge. ”We improved the margins and the cash flow both in the quarter and for the full year, and the balance sheet was strengthened.”The order intake for the business area Surgical Workflows was slightly lower than Q4 2018, mainly related to the weak start to the quarter in Americas and APAC. The quarter ended on a strong note for Getinge and total order bookings were better

Hedin and Stern in discussions on merging their respective automotive operations

Anders Hedin Invest AB and Stern Groep N.V., the Dutch listed automotive group, are in exclusive discussions on merging their respective automotive operations, including I.A. Hedin Bil AB (publ). The combination of Hedin and Stern will have strong complementarity in terms of geographic focus and brands. In addition, the combined group will be very well positioned to play a leading role in the expected ongoing consolidation of automotive retailers in the Eurozone.Gothenburg, January 30th, 2020  The automotive industry faces numerous trends and developments which will eventually have

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Full-year report

Full-year (1 December 2018 – 30 November 2019) · The H&M group continued to grow globally in 2019 in an ever-changing fashion industry. The group’s net sales increased by 11 percent to SEK 232,755 m (210,400) in the 2019 financial year. In local currencies, net sales increased by 6 percent. The ongoing transformation work has contributed to continued positive sales development with more full-price sales, lower markdowns and increased market share. · Gross profit increased to SEK 122,453 m (110,887). This corresponds to a gross margin of 52.6 percent (52.7). · Profit after

Stefan Persson will step down as Chairman of the Board of H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB at the AGM and proposes that Karl-Johan Persson succeed him. Helena Helmersson has been appointed new CEO

After more than 20 years as Chairman of the Board, Stefan Persson has decided not to stand for re-election at the AGM on 7 May 2020. Stefan Persson wishes Karl-Johan Persson to succeed him as Chairman of the Board at the AGM. The Board of Directors has therefore decided that Helena Helmersson will succeed Karl-Johan as CEO of H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB.“It is my desire that there will be a change in the chairmanship at the coming AGM and that Karl-Johan will take over my role as Chairman of the Board. It is a natural change, after 20 years as Chairman, to hand over to Karl-Johan, who has

New forest survey shows higher standing volume and higher growth in SCA’s forests

SCA has performed a new forest survey in 2019. According to the new survey, SCA’s standing timber volume is 11 million cubic metres (m[3]fo [1]) higher than previously estimated. The survey also shows that the annual growth is 1 million cubic metres higher than the previous estimate. “We manage our forests for the long term and for high growth, which this new survey confirms”, says CEO Ulf Larsson. “A higher standing timber volume means that our forest resource has a higher value. A higher growth gives a higher yield over the long term and also means that our forests bring an increasing

Crafoord Laureates discovered the solar wind and solved mathematical problems

The man who discovered the solar wind, Eugene Parker, and one of mathematics’ great problem-solvers, Enrico Bombieri, will receive this year’s Crafoord Prize in astronomy and mathematics, respectively. The Crafoord Prize is worth six million Swedish krona and is awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in partnership with the Crafoord Foundation in Lund.The Parker Solar Probe is currently on its way to the sun. It was launched by NASA in 2018 and its first results were reported just before Christmas. This probe is the first to be named after a living person – Eugene N. Parker,

BE Group Year-End Report 2019 - The Board of Directors proposes dividend of SEK 1.75 per share

Fourth quarter · Net sales decreased by 15% to SEK 984 M (1,154) · The underlying operating result amounted to SEK 9 M (17) · The operating result amounted to SEK 8 M (22) · Result after tax amounted to SEK 7 M (11) · Cash flow from operating activities increased to SEK 85 M (80) · Earnings per share amounted to SEK 0.57 (0.83) Statement from the CEOThe weaker demand that characterized the second and third quarters continued during the last quarter of the year and net sales declined by 15 percent compared to last year. As a result of this, the underlying operating

Notice to convene the Annual General Meeting of Wärtsilä Corporation

Wärtsilä Corporation, Stock exchange release, 30 January 2020 at 8:40 AM EETNotice to convene the Annual General Meeting of Wärtsilä CorporationNotice is given to the shareholders of Wärtsilä Corporation to the Annual General Meeting to be held on Thursday 5 March 2020 at 3.00 pm at Messukeskus, Messuaukio 1, 00520 Helsinki, Finland (Messukeskus Siipi entrance). The reception of persons who have registered for the meeting and the distribution of voting tickets will commence at 1.30 pm. A. Matters on the agenda of the general meeting At the general meeting, the following matters will

Christian Borgström and Maximilian Marschan to join CapMan’s Management Group

CapMan Plc Stock Exchange Release / Changes to Management30 January 2020 at 8:35 a.m. EET Christian Borgström and Maximilian Marschan to join CapMan’s Management Group Christian Borgström and Maximilian Marschan, Managing Partners of CapMan’s Service businesses JAM Advisors and CaPS, have been appointed members of CapMan’s Management Group as of 1 February 2020. Christian Borgström, M.Sc. (Econ.), is Managing Partner at JAM Advisors and one of its founders. He has more than 25 years of finance industry experience and has held various asset management and corporate analysis

Switzerland’s Hôpital Riviera-Chablais treats its first patient with Elekta Unity MR-Linac

First in Switzerland to offer patients a transformative approach to precision radiation medicineRENNAZ, Switzerland, January 30, 2020 – Elekta (EKTA-B.ST) today announced that Hôpital Riviera-Chablais in Rennaz has treated the first patient in Switzerland using Elekta Unity MR-Linac, a magnetic resonance radiation therapy (MR/RT) system that enables personalized precision radiation therapy through real-time visualization of the tumor during treatment. On January 13, the site started treating its first patient using Elekta Unity. The patient received a hypofractionated (five fractions)

CapMan Plc 2019 Financial Statements Bulletin

CapMan Plc Stock Exchange Release / Financial Statement Release30 January 2020 at 8:30 a.m. EET CapMan Plc 2019 Financial Statements Bulletin Results and significant events in 2019: · Group turnover was MEUR 49.0 1 Jan–31 Dec 2019 (MEUR 33.5 1 Jan–31 Dec 2018), growth was 46 per cent from the comparison period. · Operating profit was MEUR 19.4 (MEUR 12.0). Operating profit excluding items affecting comparability was MEUR 25.0 (MEUR 12.0), growth was 110 per cent from the comparison period. · Diluted earnings per share were 9.0 cents (5.4 cents). Diluted earnings per share

Wärtsilä's Financial Statements Bulletin January-December 2019

Wärtsilä Corporation FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BULLETIN 30 January 2020 at 8:30 a.m. local timeWÄRTSILÄ’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BULLETIN JANUARY-DECEMBER 20192019 – A YEAR MARKED BY DIFFICULT MARKET CONDITIONS AND PROJECT RELATED CHALLENGES This release is a summary of Wärtsilä’s Financial Statements Bulletin 2019. The complete report is attached to this release as a pdf file. It is also available at http://www.wartsilareports.com/en-US/2019/q4/frontpage/ and on the company website at www.wartsila.com. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FOURTH QUARTER 2019 · Order intake decreased 17% to EUR 1,555

Year-end report January-December 2019

Strong growth platform established - weaker fourth quarter concluded the year Fourth quarter 2019 · Sales volume decreased by 10.9 per cent to 77.9 ktonnes (87.4). Net sales decreased to SEK 2,682 million (3,074). · Adjusted operating profit was SEK 144 million (191) and adjusted operating profit per tonne was 1.9 kSEK (2.2). · Profit for the period decreased to SEK 47 million (149) and includes items affecting comparability of SEK –30 million (–). · Basic and diluted earnings per share decreased to SEK 0.63 (1.97). · Cash flow before financing activities decreased to

A historic year ended with a quarter of sales records

FOURTH QUARTER 2019 (OCT - DEC) ·  Net sales of non-durable goods in the quarter amounted to SEK 59.4 (52.3) million, corresponding to an increase of 14 percent in SEK and 6 percent in local currency. Total net sales (incl. durable goods) in the quarter amounted to SEK 62.4 (58.4) million, corresponding to an increase of 7 percent in SEK and 0 percent in local currency. · Net sales of non-durable goods in the quarter amounted to SEK 59.4 (52.3) million, corresponding to an increase of 14 percent in SEK and 6 percent in local currency. Total net sales (incl. durable goods) in the

Stora Enso Oyj Financial Statement Release 2019

STORA ENSO OYJ, Helsinki, FinlandFINANCIAL STATEMENT RELEASE 30 January 2020 at 8.30 EETRecord high cash flow despite a challenging quarterDividend proposal EUR 0.50 per share Q4/2019 (year-on-year) · Sales decreased by 9.3% to EUR 2 411 (2 657) million. · Operational EBIT decreased to EUR 112 (271) million. · Operational EBIT margin was 4.6% (10.2%). · Operating profit (IFRS) was EUR 680 (356) million. · EPS increased to EUR 0.66 (0.39) and EPS excl. IAC was EUR 0.69 (0.33). · Record cash flow from operations amounted to EUR 721 (323) million. Cash flow after

Notice to the Annual General Meeting of Stora Enso Oyj

STORA ENSO OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 30 January 2020 at 8.29 EETThe Board of Directors of Stora Enso Oyj has decided to convene the Annual General Meeting to be held on 19 March 2020.Notice to the Annual General MeetingNotice is given to the shareholders of Stora Enso Oyj to the Annual General Meeting to be held on Thursday 19 March 2020 at 4 p.m. Finnish time at Marina Congress Center, Katajanokanlaituri 6, Helsinki, Finland. The reception of persons who have registered for the meeting will commence at 3 p.m. Finnish time.The Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be conducted in the

Annual Statement 2019

Stockholm, Sweden, January 30, 2020 Enea® (Nasdaq Stockholm: ENEA) Enea’s revenues pass SEK 1 billion for the first time in its history   Fourth quarter 2019 · Revenue amounted to SEK 260.8 (237.1) million, equivalent to a 10 percentincrease. · Operating profit amounted to SEK 57.0 (66.7) million, corresponding to anoperating margin of 21.8 (28.1) percent. Operating profit excluding non-recurring items amounted to SEK 57.0 (59.5) million, equivalent to anoperating margin of 21.8 (25.1) percent. · Earnings per share amounted to SEK 1.32 (2.72), and were affected

Volvo Group – the fourth quarter and full year 2019

“2019 was another good year for the Volvo Group. We grew net sales by 11% to SEK 432 billion and improved our adjusted operating income to SEK 47.9 billion (40.7), with a margin of 11.1% (10.4). During the year we also continued to increase our financial strength. With an operating cash flow of SEK 38.3 billion, we ended the year with a net cash position of SEK 62.6 billion in the Industrial Operations, excluding pension and lease liabilities. Our increased profitability and strong financial position allow us to invest in our future as well as return cash to our shareholders,” says Martin

Leading automotive supplier MAHLE (UK) are now supported for SAP HR & Payroll by Zalaris

Zalaris is delighted to support MAHLE UK for their HR and Payroll needs.MAHLE is a leading international development partner and supplier to the automotive industry as well as a pioneer for the mobility of the future. The group’s product portfolio addresses all the crucial issues relating to the powertrain and air conditioning technology—both for drives with combustion engines and for e-mobility. In 2018, the group generated sales of approximately EUR 12.6 billion with more than 79,000 employees and is represented in more than 30 countries with 160 production locations. Zalaris are

Interim report for the fourth quarter and full-year 2019

Improved earnings and strong cash flow“NCC concludes 2019 with improved earnings and a strong cash flow” says Tomas Carlsson, President and CEO of NCC. · Strong earnings from property development and improvements in several business areas in the fourth quarter · Less orders received compared to fourth quarter previous year but order backlog higher than a year ago · Operating profit for the full year increased 36 percent, adjusted for revaluations and restructuring totaling SEK 1,717 M that negatively impacted the third and fourth quarters of 2018 · The Board of Directors

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Väderstad experiences new record year – ends the decade on a high

Swedish agricultural machinery manufacturer Väderstad finished the decade on a high, recording a turnover during the 2019 financial year of SEK 3.35 billion and an operating profit of SEK 172 million. That represents an increase in turnover of 11 percent and an increase in earnings of almost 24 percent on the previous year.During the 2010s, Väderstad more than doubled its turnover and today is one of the world’s leading players in soil cultivation and seeding. The company’s machinery and methods have been ground-breaking for farmers for generations. Once the 2019 financial year concluded,

Klarna launches in Australia

“Smoooth” shopping available at any online retailerSydney, 30 January 2020 - Klarna, the global payments and shopping provider, officially launches in Australia by introducing the Klarna Shopping app. The app which, starting today, will be available to download on iOS and Android, enables consumers to shop and pay with Klarna at any online retailer, bringing a unique consumer centric shopping experience to the Australian market.  The Klarna app, which has been downloaded over 12 million times, offers Australian consumers an elevated one-stop shopping experience and allows them to Pay in

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