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Tradedoubler year-end report January - December 2016

Improved financial performance THE FOURTH QUARTER OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2016 · Net sales amounted to SEK 346 M (400). Net sales excluding change related items were SEK 343 M (400), a decrease of 14%. · Gross profit excluding change related items was SEK 78 M (85), a decrease of 8% or 8% adjusted for changes in exchange rates. Gross margin excluding change related items increased to 22.7% (21.2). · Operating costs excluding depreciation and change related items were SEK 65 M (90), a decrease of 28%. · EBITDA amounted to SEK -2 M (-17). Excluding change related items, EBITDA was

Last subject has completed treatment in the first part of Peptonic Medical’s phase 2b VVA study

Stockholm, 1st February 2017. Peptonic Medical AB (publ) - a company developing pharmaceuticals based on oxytocin - today announced that all of the randomized subjects of the first part of the ongoing phase 2b study (main study) now have completed the treatment and exited the study. In this study, the effect of treating menopausal and post-menopausal women suffering from vulvar and vaginal atrophy (VVA) with Peptonic Medcial’s oxytocin gel (Vagitocin®) is being investigated. A glass syringe has been used for storage and administration of the gel.In total, 161 randomized subjects

Svenska Aerogel is entering the African market

A distribution contract has been signed between Svenska Aerogel and Dry Tech Aerogels Ltd, South Africa. Dry Tech Aerogels is primarily promoting Quartzene® to its customers in different Paint & Coating applications with the ambition to expand into other areas as well. The company will also continue to develop new products based on Quartzene® a work that has been ongoing since Spring 2016. Svenska Aerogel has already signed similar contracts covering Nordics, Baltics and the central /south parts of Europe.“Svenska Aerogel manufactures a unique material at a very competitive price. We are

RaySearch licenses AI technology for automated treatment planning from UHN

University Health Network (UHN) in Canada has exclusively licensed a new artificial intelligence (AI) technology for automated radiation therapy treatment planning to RaySearch, for incorporation* into the RayStation® treatment planning system. The technology was developed by the Techna Institute, which is a collaboration between UHN and the University of Toronto. The license gives RaySearch the ability to integrate deep-learning algorithms from Princess Margaret Cancer Centre's AI automated planning technology platform into RayStation. The technology will be built into RayStation’s

Hexagon enters into agreement to acquire MSC Software, a leading provider of CAE (simulation) software

Hexagon AB, a leading global provider of information technologies that drive productivity and quality across geospatial and industrial enterprise applications, today announced an agreement to acquire MSC Software (“MSC”), a leading provider of computer-aided engineering (CAE) solutions, including simulation software for virtual product and manufacturing process development. MSC’s simulation analysis capabilities empower customers to optimise design for production, ensuring downstream productivity, product quality and durability. The acquisition strengthens Hexagon’s ability to connect

Improved electricity prices, but very low hydro volumes ended a challenging year - Dividend proposal EUR 1.10 per share

FORTUM CORPORATION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BULLETIN 2016 2 FEBRUARY 2017 AT 9:00 EET October−December 2016, continuing operations - Comparable EBITDA EUR 298 (315) million, -5% - Comparable operating profit EUR 188 (243) million, -23% - Operating profit EUR 202 (38) million, of which EUR 14 (-205) million relates to items affecting comparability - Earnings per share EUR 0.16 (0.02), of which EUR 0.01 (-0.20) relates to items affecting comparability - Cash flow from operating activities totalled EUR 150 (332) million January−December 2016, continuing operations -

Preliminary investigation regarding Tikkurila has been closed

Tikkurila OyjPress ReleaseFebruary 2, 2017 at 9.00 a.m. (CET+1) A former software provider of Tikkurila submitted a request for preliminary investigation regarding Tikkurila Oyj in November 2015. The authority in charge of the preliminary investigation informed Tikkurila on February 1, 2017, that it has decided to discontinue the preliminary investigation and close the case. The preliminary investigation was related to a civil dispute that had already been handled in arbitral tribunal. The arbitral tribunal gave its award at the beginning of February 2016. According to the award,

TECHSTEP ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF MYTOS, AGREEMENT IN PRINCIPLE REGARDING ACQUISITION OF APRO AND FULLY UNDERWRITTEN PRIVATE PLACEMENT OF NOK 100 MILLION

On 1 February 2017, Techstep ASA (“Techstep” or the  “Company”) entered into a binding agreement to acquire Mytos  AS (“Mytos”) for an aggregated purchase price of NOK 120.0 million, and entered into an agreement in principle to acquire Apro Tele og Data AS (“Apro”) for an aggregate purchase price of NOK 15.5 million. In connection with these transactions and to finance further acquisitions, the company intends to complete a fully underwritten private placement (the “Private Placement”) of NOK 100 million at NOK 5.70 per share. Mytos acquisitionOn 1 February 2017, Techstep entered into

TECHSTEP – CONTEMPLATED PRIVATE PLACEMENT

NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN AUSTRALIA, CANADA, JAPAN OR THE UNITED STATES OR ANYOTHER JURISDICTION IN WHICH THE RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION WOULD BE UNLAWFUL. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER OF ANY OF THE SECURITIES DESCRIBED HEREIN.Reference is made to the stock exchange notice from Techstep ASA (“Techstep” or the “Company”) published earlier today, 2 February 2017. In connection with the announced acquisition of Mytos AS (“Mytos”) and the intended acquisition of Apro Tele og Data AS (“Apro”) and to

TECHSTEP – CONTEMPLATED PRIVATE PLACEMENT

NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN AUSTRALIA, CANADA, JAPAN OR THE UNITED STATES OR ANYOTHER JURISDICTION IN WHICH THERELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION WOULD BE UNLAWFUL. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER OF ANY OF THE SECURITIES DESCRIBED HEREIN. Reference is made to the stock exchange notice from Techstep ASA (“Techstep” or the “Company”) published earlier today, 2 February 2017. In connection with the announced acquisition of Mytos AS (“Mytos”) and the intended acquisition of Apro Tele og Data AS (“Apro”) and

ASSA ABLOY acquires LOB in Poland

ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement to acquire LOB S.A., a leading producer of locks, cylinders and padlocks in Poland. "I am very pleased to welcome LOB into the ASSA ABLOY Group. The acquisition of LOB delivers on our strategy to grow our presence in emerging markets”, says Johan Molin, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY. ”LOB is a very attractive addition to the EMEA division, thanks to its well-known brand in Poland and its large installed base. LOB’s variety of mechanical security products will complement the fire doors offered by Mercor and the electromechanical product proposition

Inwido’s best quarter and year

Inwido’s President and CEO Håkan Jeppsson comments on the fourth quarter and full-year 2016:“This was Inwido’s best quarter to date. A fine end to a strong year. “  “Operating profit rose to SEK 227 million (185) and the operating margin rose to 13.3 percent (12.6). Sales increased by 16 percent to SEK 1,709 million.”  “Order bookings rose by 15 percent and the order backlog was 16 percent higher than at the same time last year.”  “For Inwido, 2016 was the strongest year to date, with total sales growth of 9 percent to SEK 5,672 million, while operating profit rose by 14 percent to

Year-end report January-December 2016

This information is such that Inwido AB (publ) is obliged to publish in accordance with the EU market abuse regulation and the Swedish Securities Market Act. The information was submitted by the below contact persons for publication on 2 February 2017 at 7:45 a.m. CET. A record quarter and year – in several ways  Fourth quarter of 2016 · Net sales rose to SEK 1,709 million (1,470), representing an increase of 16 percent. For comparable units and adjusted for currency effects, net sales were unchanged · EBITA increased to SEK 223 million (76) after items affecting comparability

SEMCON DIVESTS GERMAN ENGINEERING BUSINESS.

The Semcon Group is divesting its engineering operations in Germany, that form the Business Area Engineering Services Germany, to Valmet Automotive.The business area provides services to customers primarily in the German automotive industry and has around 800 employees with annual sales in 2015 amounting to SEK 901 million and an operating loss of SEK -49 million. During the January–September period 2016, sales amounted to SEK 667 million and operating profit to SEK 13 million. Semcon’s operations in product information in Germany are not affected by the sale.“Business Area Engineering

Capital build-up completed one year ahead of schedule

DNB recorded profits of NOK 5 380 million in the fourth quarter of 2016, a reduction ofNOK 1 404 million from the fourth quarter of 2015. Even though lower net interest income and higher impairment losses had a negative effect on profits, DNB continued to build capital throughout the year. The Board of Directors has proposed a dividend of NOK 5.70 per share. DNB delivered solid profits despite an increase in impairment losses in oil-related industries and shipping. Profits for the year totalled NOK 19.3 billion, and the bank built up additional capital. The Group fulfilled the capital

Year-end report January-December 2016

Solid performance in fourth quarter concluded a record yearFourth quarter 2016 · Sales volume increased to 84.7 ktonnes (38.9) and net sales was SEK 2,546 million (1,252). Excluding the acquired business in US, sales volume increased by 12.3%.Adjusted operating profit increased by 47.6% to SEK 171 million (116), corresponding to an adjusted operating margin of 6.7% (9.2). Excluding the acquired business, adjusted operating profit rose 15.2% to SEK 133 million. · Operating profit amounted to SEK 162 million (128), including items affecting comparability of SEK –9 million related to

Q4 2016 Full year report January−December

Record sales, profits up & higher dividendQ4 & FY 2016 Highlights ·  Record Q4 sales of SEK 5,019m (4,545) with 8% organic growth ·  Record FY sales of SEK 17,299m (16,218) with 5% organic growth ·  Q4 operating income of SEK 554m (434) before SEK 0m (63) of items affecting comparability ·  FY operating income of SEK 1,347m (1,268) before SEK 0m (-512) of items affecting comparability ·  Q4 net income of SEK 422m (375) and total basic earnings per share of SEK 5.67 (5.30) ·  Q4 cash flow from continuing operations of SEK 383m (290) ·  Net debt of SEK 2,186m (2,124)

Aet Altroff appointed Head of Customer Value Management

Aet Altroff is appointed Head of Customer Value Management (CVM) in Swedbank and member of the Group Executive Committee. This is a new Group function in Swedbank that will develop the bank’s ability to offer personalised services and products.In October of 2016 Swedbank announced the creation of Digital Banking with the aim to ensure digital development, transformation and innovation. At the same time Swedbank announced that a new organisation - CVM - was being formed. CVM will drive customer loyalty with proactive, relevant and personalised offers distributed to the right channel at the

Preparing for the future

CEO Per Lindberg comments on the development during Q4 2016: “When we look back at 2016 we are very happy to see that we across the board have record production and sales volumes. The one issue is our lack of growth within Consumer Board due to the production disturbances earlier in the year. Looking forward we have good reason to believe this will not be a concern. We have stabilised our production and the most important event last year, the decision to build a new board machine in Gruvön, gives us the foundation for long term growth. Together with the decision to make Skärblacka a world

YEAR-END REPORT January–December 2016

(Tables included in attached PDF) Q4 2016 · Net sales SEK 5 468 m · EBITDA SEK 693 m · Adjusted EBITDA SEK 898 m · EBITDA margin 13% · Adjusted EBITDA margin 16% KEY HIGHLIGHTS · BillerudKorsnäs reached all-time high sales- and production volumes for the year despite production disturbances earlier in the year. · Net sales have increased with 5% for the quarter compared to the same period previous year due to less production problems and a weaker SEK. · Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter show strong improvement due to the problems in production the previous

Nokian Tyres plc Financial Statement Release 2016: Strong performance in challenging market environment

Nokian Tyres plc Financial Statement Release 2016, February 2, 2017, 8.00 a.m. This release is a summary of Nokian Tyres’ Financial Statement Release 2016. The complete report is attached to this release. It is also available on the company website at https://www.nokiantyres.com/company/investors/. October–December 2016 · Net sales increased by 9.1% to EUR 460.7 million (422.3 in 10–12/2015). Currency exchange rate changes affected net sales positively by EUR 4.1 million compared with the rates in 10–12/2015. · Operating profit increased by 14.4% to EUR 108.5 million (94.8).

Nokian Tyres plc Performance Share Plan; performance period 2017 and realization of performance period 2016

Nokian Tyres plc Stock Exchange Release February 2, 2017 8:00 a.m. In February 2016, the Board of Directors of Nokian Tyres plc approved the Performance Share Plan for the Group’s key employees. The plan’s performance periods are calendar years 2016, 2017 and 2018. The potential reward from the performance period 2017 will be based on the Nokian Tyres Group´s Net Sales and Operating Profit. The rewards to be paid on the basis of the performance period 2017 correspond to an approximate maximum total of 540,000 Nokian Tyres plc shares including also the proportion to be paid in cash.

Proposals by the Board of Directors of Nokian Tyres plc to the Annual General Meeting

Nokian Tyres plc Stock Exchange Release February 2, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. The Board’s proposals to the Annual General Meeting of April 10, 2017 concern the payment of dividends, change to Articles of Association, the remuneration of the Board, the election of the members of Nokian Tyres’ Board of Directors and the Auditor, authorizing the Board to decide on the repurchase the company’s own shares and Authorization for a share issue. 1. Dividend payment The Board proposes to the Annual General Meeting that a dividend of EUR 1.53 per share be paid for the period ending on December 31,

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