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Mining concession for Boliden’s deposit in Laver rejected

The Chief Mining Inspector has decided to reject Boliden’s application for a mining concession for the deposit in Laver. The grounds for this decision are that a Natura 2000 permit for extracting the deposit has to be obtained before the concession can be granted. Boliden’s opinion is that such a permit assessment should take place after the mining concession has been granted, and that the Chief Mining Inspector’s decision sets a new precedent. This point of law has not been tried before. Boliden is therefore considering appealing the decision to the Government.“We welcome the imposition of

#16-1187 Listing of Turbo warrants issued by BNP Paribas Arbitrage Issuance B.V.

As from December 15, 2016, 5 Turbo warrants issued by BNP Paribas Arbitrage Issuance B.V. will be listed on NDX Sweden and will be included on the list for Knock-Outs. The instruments will be registered at Euroclear Sweden AB. Issuer: BNP Paribas Arbitrage Issuance B.V. Type of security: Call and put Turbo warrants of European type Execution: Automatic cash settlement Term: As from December 15, 2016 to expiry date Market Maker: BNP Paribas Arbitrage SNC Underlying: DAX 30 Index OMXS30 index For more details see attached file. For further information concerning

Axactor enters 1st agreement to acquire unsecured Non Performing Loan (NPL) portfolio in Norway.

Oslo 14 December, 2016 - Axactor has entered an agreement to acquire portfolios on a monthly basis from a large Nordic Financial Institution. The portfolios will contain freshly terminated B2C cases, allowing Axactor to manage the cases throughout the whole collection process. The portfolio transaction provides Axactor with a solid entry to the Norwegian market and results from several key discussions currently ongoing. The transaction will be important to move the business into the hybrid model which is core to Axactor's strategy and further build on this with other portfolios in 2017.

Medical Marijuana Inc Announces Excitement for Recent Mexico Cannabis Regulations Vote

New Ruling Helps Move Mexico Closer to Cannabis Legalization in the CountryMedical Marijuana, Inc.  (OTC PINK: MJNA), the first-ever publicly traded cannabis company in the United States, announced today that it commends the Mexican senate for voting in favor of extending regulations for certain cannabis products. With the new regulations, more people in need of cannabis and cannabidiol (CBD) for medical care will have more access to products, including our RSHO brand of products. Medical Marijuana Inc.  subsidiary

Millicom announces tender offer early participation results

Luxembourg, 14 December 2016 – Millicom International Cellular S.A. ("Millicom") today announces that it has accepted for purchase $300 million in aggregate principal amount of the Notes described below that were tendered by the early tender deadline of 5:00 pm New York time (NYT) on 13 December 2016 (the "Early Tender Deadline") pursuant to the tender offers described in Millicom's 30 November 2016 press release (the "Tender Offers").Title CUSIP  ISINs  Principal Principal Principal Purchaseof each Amount Amount

Announcement pursuant to the Securities Act, Chapter 9, Section 5: ownership of Kaleva Oy in Alma Media Corporation

Alma Media Corporation     Stock Exchange Release   14 December 2016 at 15.45 pm. ANNOUNCEMENT PURSUANT TO THE SECURITIES ACT, CHAPTER 9, SECTION 5: OWNERSHIP OF KALEVA OY IN ALMA MEDIA CORPORATION Alma Media Corporation has received a notification on December 14, 2016, pursuant to Chapter 9, Section 5 of the Finnish Securities Markets Act, that Kaleva’s holding of the shares and votes in Alma Media has decreased under the threshold of 5%. Issuing company and its business ID: Alma Media Corporation, 1944757-4Complete name and business ID of the shareholder: Kaleva Oy, 0187274-0

Medivir’s fusion inhibitor for the treatment of Respiratory Syncytial Virus infection, MIV-323, enters non-clinical development

Stockholm, Sweden — Medivir AB (Nasdaq Stockholm: MVIR) today announces that MIV-323 has been selected as a candidate drug (CD) from its fusion inhibitor project for the treatment of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection, and has now entered non-clinical development.Human respiratory syncytial virus is the main viral cause of respiratory tract infection in infants, the elderly and the severely immunocompromised. Almost all children will have been infected with RSV by the time of their second birthday. It has been estimated that RSV resulted in around 33.8 million lower respiratory

Stillfront Group AB: Stillfront Launches Open Beta Release of Strategy Game Conflict of Nations: Modern War(TM)

PRESS RELEASEDecember 14, 2016 Stillfront Launches Open Beta Release of Strategy Game Conflict of Nations: Modern War(TM) Stillfront today launched the open beta of the strategy game "Conflict of Nations: Modern War". The game is developed by Stillfront's studios Dorado and Bytro Labs. Conflict of Nations: Modern War(TM) is built on Bytro's successful Supremacy Engine, which is also the basis for the successful games Supremacy1914 and Call of War. Conflict of Nations: Modern War is a military themed strategy game set in the late 20th and early 21st century - including highly

Greater readiness repels cyber threats to manufacturers

Together with the National Emergency Supply Agency and the private sector, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed tailored solutions bringing improved cyber security and disruption-free operations to manufacturers. The results of the now ending KYBER-TEO project will make companies more able to ward off possible cyber threats.  A breach of cyber security could easily cause millions of euros of damage in terms of lost production alone. In addition, damaged equipment, environmental contamination and personal injuries could occur. At worst, the problem could affect the whole

Announcement pursuant to the Securities Act, Chapter 9, Section 5: ownership of Otava Oy in Alma Media Corporation

Alma Media Corporation     Stock Exchange Release   14 December 2016 at 13.45 pm. ANNOUNCEMENT PURSUANT TO THE SECURITIES ACT, CHAPTER 9, SECTION 5: OWNERSHIP OF OTAVA OY IN ALMA MEDIA CORPORATION Alma Media Corporation has received a notification on December 14, 2016, pursuant to Chapter 9, Section 5 of the Finnish Securities Markets Act, that Otava’s holding of the shares and votes in Alma Media has exceeded the threshold of 5%. Issuing company and its business ID: Alma Media Corporation, 1944757-4Complete name and business ID of the shareholder: Otava Oy, 0822255-6 Basis of

Powerbox Group promotes Patrick Le Fèvre to Chief Marketing and Communications Officer

Powerbox International AB  has promoted Patrick Le Fèvre, its Marketing and Communication Director, to the role of Chief Marketing and Communications Officer (CMCO). In an extension of his responsibilities to promote Powerbox standard and custom products and solutions, starting 1stof January 2017, Le Fèvre will be responsible for marketing custom power solutions from Eplax, a German company acquired by Powerbox in May 2016, and for the products designed by the former Power

Vestas’ financial calendar 2017

The Vestas Group’s financial calendar for 2017 is as follows: 08 February 2017Disclosure of annual report 2016 and outlook for 2017 22 February 2017Deadline for the company’s shareholders to submit a written request to the Board of Directors that a specific matter be included in the agenda for the Annual General Meeting 03 March 2017Convening for the Annual General Meeting 06 April 2017Annual General Meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark05 May 2017Disclosure of interim financial report for first quarter 2017 17 August 2017Disclosure of interim financial report for

Vattenfall secures new nuclear fuel supply

Vattenfall secures long-term nuclear fuel supply by signing new commercial contracts with three different suppliers; French Areva, Russian TVEL and American Westinghouse. The value of the contracts amount to approximately SEK 1.2 Billion over the period from 2018 through 2025.The three concluded contracts are in line with the Vattenfall procurement strategy, enabling independency of individual countries and suppliers. Vattenfall is committed to have at least two qualified suppliers of nuclear fuel to each of its reactors. The fuel related production cost accounts for about one quarter of

Recipharm bolsters development business with new appointments in the US and Europe

Recipharm, the contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO), has appointed Anders Högdin and Aaron Small to lead the growth of its pharmaceutical development services business in the US and Europe.Since forming in Sweden in 1995, Recipharm has experienced strong year-on-year growth and is now operating from 20+ sites across 10 countries. In addition to its manufacturing services offering, Recipharm delivers pharmaceutical development services from the early discovery phase to supply of clinical trial materials from facilities in Sweden, Italy, France, Israel and the US.

The School of Business, Economics and Law in Gothenburg AMBA accredited until 2021

The Association of MBAs (AMBA), a leading international accreditation authority for business schools, has announced it will re-accredit the Executive MBA programme at the School of Business, Economics and Law, University of Gothenburg for another five years - the longest extension possible. The programme was first accredited in 2013, and the School remains the only Swedish business school to hold an AMBA accreditation. Internationally, the AMBA accreditation is considered the most prestigious quality standard for MBA programmes currently available. Accreditations are important

Independent review of Transcom’s Italian operations has been concluded

Stockholm, 14 December 2016 As disclosed on November 23, 2016, Transcom has been conducting an independent review of its Italian operations to confirm that the company is not connected to any irregularities in relation to the currently ongoing investigation of Roberto Boggio by an Italian prosecutor. The internal review, conducted by an external forensic auditing firm, has now been concluded and has not revealed any indications of irregularities on Transcom’s part in relation to this matter. Mr Boggio remains suspended from his duties as General Manager of Transcom’s Continental

Asset Alliance marks milestone 2,000th commercial vehicle delivery

14 December 2016Independent finance and leasing business Asset Alliance has proved it is one of the fastest growing companies in its sector by delivering its 2,000th commercial vehicle – a milestone CEO Willie Paterson credits to its unique market offer. Paterson, formerly Director of Commercial Finance at Alliance and Leicester, set up the business believing there was a gap in the market for customers looking for truly bespoke support when buying or leasing vehicles. Today Asset Alliance uses its own funds and purchasing power to buy and finance vehicles and trailers for its clients,

Nordic Nanovector ASA - Registration of share capital increase in the Norwegian Register of Business Enterprises

Oslo, 14 December 2016: Reference is made to the stock exchange announcement regarding the successful completion of the private placement (the "Private Placement") of Nordic Nanovector ASA (the "Company) published on 6 December 2016. The Company has issued 4,374,244 new shares each with a nominal value NOK 0.20. The share capital increase was registered in the Norwegian Register of Business Enterprises on 14 December 2016. Following registration of the new share capital pertaining to the Private Placement in the Norwegian Register of Business Enterprises, the Company has an issued share

Regional AVL from IVU for Verbund Linie

Cloud solution provides flexibilityBerlin, 14 December 2016 – A multi-client regional AVL straight from the Cloud is what the public transport network of Styria, Steirische Verkehrsverbund, will be using in future to improve its fleet management, connection management and passenger information as well as the controlling of its commissioned services. IVU Traffic Technologies AG is providing the system. The network-wide AVL system is the core piece of a real-time data overall system. In its final version, this system will be able to process the current journey data of all commissioned

Catena Media takes a leading position in the US market – acquires regulated affiliate assets (Corrected version)

Correction: refers to the text at the bottom of this press release regarding this announcement is made public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. Catena Media continues to establish its strong and fast growing position in the lead generation market within iGaming through an acquisition of websites and other affiliate related assets from three US founders. The total upfront purchase price amounts to USD 15 million, whereof 25 percent will be settled with 440,669 new Catena Media shares. Additional earn-out payments can amount to a maximum of USD 45 million, and are based on revenue

LIQUI MOLY increases its investment in the UK market

The oil and additive specialist continues to expand its sales teamDecember 2016 – German oil and additive manufacturer LIQUI MOLY recruits more staff in the UK. This is an unusual step since the company does not normally employ its own personnel in the various countries in which it operates. The UK is an exception. “We see great potential here so we’re investing in a promising future,” says Ibrahim Memis, who is responsible for LIQUI MOLY’s UK operations.As in most countries, LIQUI MOLY does not have its own subsidiary in the UK but works with independent importers and distributors

Pepyn Dinandt appointed CEO of Hilding Anders

Malmö, Sweden, December 14 --- Pepyn Dinandt has been appointed CEO and member of the Board of the Hilding Anders Group, Europe’s, Russia’s and Asia’s leading bed manufacturer. Mr Dinandt replaces Christer Åberg who has decided to step down from his position. The change was made in effect on December 8, 2016. Pepyn Dinandt has a long track record from international industries and extensive experience working for both private equity as well as publicly listed companies. Most recently, he took over the chairmanship and CEO position of the KKR portfolio company, URSA Insulation S.A., a

Intrum Justitia’s Extraordinary General Meeting

The General Meeting has approved the merger with Lindorff.On November 13, 2016 the Board of Directors of Intrum Justitia reached an agreement with Nordic Capital Fund VIII on a combination between Intrum Justitia and Lindorff. The transaction was announced publicly on November 14, 2016. A supplementary agreement was concluded between the parties on December 13 2016. Among other things, the merger is conditional on the approval of Intrum Justitia’s shareholders at an Extraordinary General Meeting. Today’s Extraordinary General Meeting resolved, with the requisite majority, to approve the

SAS opens new route to Stuttgart from Stockholm Arlanda

SAS will start operating a new direct route six days a week from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Stuttgart. There has long been a demand for a direct connection between the two cities as the route has been unserved. The new direct route now offers both business and private travelers a faster and smoother connection between the two cities.Stuttgart has a wide range of tourist attractions so there is this much to discover for Swedish first time visitors. Stuttgart and the surrounding towns in the region of Baden-Württemberg also offers a large cluster of companies in such areas as automotive,

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