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Lund University biologist receives the Ig Nobel Prize

Susanne Åkesson, Professor of Evolutionary Ecology at Lund University in Sweden, has been awarded the prestigious Ig Nobel Prize. The prize, which she shares with six other researchers from Hungary and Spain, was presented to them for their discovery that white horses aren’t particularly bothered by blood-sucking horse-flies. Why? Because they are white.The Ig Nobel Prize was presented at a ceremony at Harvard University in Boston this Thursday. Susanne Åkesson, who works at the Faculty of Science at Lund University, was there to receive the award which consists of a diploma, a statuette –

Knorr-Bremse acquires additional shares in Haldex and adjusts the terms of the Offer

This announcement is not an offer, whether directly or indirectly, in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand or South Africa or in any other jurisdictions where such offer pursuant to legislation and regulations in such relevant jurisdictions would be prohibited by applicable law. Shareholders not resident in Sweden who wish to accept the Offer (as defined below) must make inquiries concerning applicable legislation and possible tax consequences. Shareholders should refer to the offer restrictions included in the section titled “Important notice” at the end of this announcement and

Rejlers wins major contract with Hafslund

Rejlers wins major contract with Hafslund and digitalises electrical safety supervision in Oslo. The assignment will take place in collaboration with El-Tilsynet AS. The contract is valid for two years, with the option of a further two years, and is worth in the region of NOK 60 million.Hafslund Nett has awarded the contract for the supervision of electrical installations in Oslo 2 to Rejlers Elsikkerhet. The Oslo 2 area includes the districts of Bjerke, Grorud, Grünerløkka, Nordre Aker, Sagene and Stovner. The grid distribution companies are obliged to supervise electrical safety in

Safety Review Committee supports dose escalation with Betalutin® in Lymrit 37-01 trial pending safety data from cohort receiving higher pre-dosing

Dose-escalation of Betalutin® accompanied by increase in lilotomab pre-dosing could further improve efficacy while maintaining a favourable safety profileOslo, Norway, 23 September 2016Nordic Nanovector ASA (OSE: NANO) announces that the independent Safety Review Committee (SRC) for the ongoing Lymrit 37-01 clinical trial of Betalutin® in follicular lymphoma (FL) has given its support to the continuation of the trial potentially at a higher dose of Betalutin® and increased pre-dosing with lilotomab, as soon as safety data from Arm 4 of the same study become available. FL is one of the

Diös Nominating Committee for the AGM 2017

According to previous decisions, the Nominating Committee shall comprise the Chairman of the Board and representatives of the four largest shareholders and be published no later than six months before the Annual General Meeting. In accordance with the decision, the following Nominating Committee has been formed: · Bo Forsén, Chairman of the Nominating Committee and representative for Backahill Inter AB. · Bob Persson, Chairman of the Board and representative for AB Persson Invest. · Jonas Bengtsson, representative for Bengtssons Tidnings Aktiebolag. · Håkan Sandberg,

Arise and Fortum agree to investigate a possible sale of the Kölvallen wind project

Arise AB (publ) group (“Arise”) has signed a letter of intent (“LOI”) with Fortum Sverige AB (“Fortum”) regarding a possible sale of the more than 200 MW Kölvallen wind farm currently in final development (the “Project”). The LOI targets a sale of the Project to Fortum during the second quarter of 2017. However, such a sale will be subject to among other a successful final development of the Project, including that the Project obtains necessary legal force permits, as well as due diligence and an investment decision by Fortum. The timeline represents a delay from what has previously been

The Board of Directors of Attendo has resolved to utilise its authority to repurchase shares

Based on the authorization granted by the Annual General Meeting of May 17, 2016 the Board of Directors of Attendo AB (publ) (“Attendo”) has resolved to repurchase the company’s own shares under a buy-back programme to a value not exceeding SEK 20 million. The repurchase is intended to ensure that Attendo meets its undertakings to deliver shares and pay social security contributions in accordance with Attendo’s share savings programme Attendo+.The repurchase will be conducted in accordance with the Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and the Commission

Clas Ohlson launches initiative for greater product innovation

Clas Ohlson Product Innovation Challenge, launched today, is part of Clas Ohlson's ambition to expand the range of products for a more sustainable lifestyle. The aim is to give life to good product ideas for a sustainable lifestyle, and give innovators the opportunity to launch their product through Clas Ohlson’s sales channels.With the Clas Ohlson Product Innovation Challenge, the ambition is to identify new innovative products that can help Clas Ohlson's customers to live a more sustainable lifestyle. The challenge is being launched today, and provides an opportunity to submit your

SCA and WSSCC issue Joint Global Report on Hygiene Matters

- Convene with Influencers during a side session of the 71st United Nations General Assembly in New York As part of its ongoing support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, leading global hygiene and forest products company SCA, in partnership with The Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC), a United Nations entity devoted solely to the sanitation and hygiene needs of the most vulnerable people around the world, announced the launch of a joint research report on hygiene practices worldwide, the Hygiene Matters report. The initiative was established by SCA

Elocta® obtains national reimbursement in Spain, now available in the five largest markets in the EU

Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (publ) (Sobi™)  today announces that the company’s product Elocta® (efmoroctocog alfa), a recombinant human factor VIII Fc-fusion protein with an extended half-life for the treatment of haemophilia A, has received national reimbursement approval in Spain. Elocta is already available in the UK, France, Italy, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Slovenia and the Republic of Ireland. “This approval is an important reimbursement milestone for Elocta, representing the last of the five largest markets in the EU. Our

Q-FREE – CONTEMPLATED PRIVATE PLACEMENT

NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN AUSTRALIA, CANADA, JAPAN, SINGAPORE, THAILAND, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, THE UNITED STATES OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION IN WHICH THE DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE WOULD BE UNLAWFUL. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER OF ANY OF THE SECURITIES DESCRIBED HEREIN. PLEASE SEE THE IMPORTANT INFORMATION AT THE END OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT.Trondheim, Norway, 23 September 2016 The Board of Directors of Q-Free ASA (the “Company”) is contemplating raising new equity and has retained ABG Sundal Collier as manager

Welcoming this year's trainees!

Axel Johnson International offers yet another group of new graduates a unique start to their careers. During the coming year, five new trainees will be offered the opportunity to combine professional challenges in our companies with strategic projects and tailored training. Each trainee will be assigned a mentor and encouraged to learn, experience, thoroughly get to know our operations and build their individual network for the future."Just as previously, this year’s trainee group consists of a number of eager, young graduates - each with excellent academic track records and different sets

Orkla ASA: Mandatory notification of trade - options

On 22 September, in connection with Orkla's former management option programme, 25,000 options in Orkla-shares were exercised at a strike price of NOK 40.03 per share. After this transaction, the total number of options issued in Orkla shares under the management option programme is 1,110,000. Orkla owns 1,368,135 treasury shares.Orkla ASAOslo, 23 September 2016Ref.:Investor RelationsElise HeidenreichTel.: +47 951 41 147 This information is subject of the disclosure requirements acc. to §5-12 vphl (Norwegian Securities Trading Act)

Visit Arctic Europe project aims to create up to 100 000 new sleepovers in the northern region

Visitors increasingly wish to see multiple destinations during their trip to Scandinavia. Visit Arctic Europe project joins the forces of three countries in order to market the northern regions of Finland, Sweden and Norway as a crossborder Arctic destination.Since its launch in autumn 2015, Visit Arctic Europe project (VAE) has signed co-operation agreements with several European tour operators. The target of this co-operation is to create up to 100 000 new sleepovers in the region this winter.  Participating tour operators currently have about 23 000 plane seats reserved. One visitor

The global timber price index GSPI was up 4.2% in the 2Q/16 after having fallen to the lowest level since 2009 in early 2016

Higher sawlog prices in Russia, Brazil, Germany and British Columbia in the 2Q/16 contributed to the first increase of the GSPI sawlog price index in over two year, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. An increase in lumber demand and slightly higher log trade than last year have put upward price pressure on softwood sawlogs in most major markets of the world this year.Seattle, USA. The Global Sawlog Price Index (GSPI) was up 4.2% in the 2Q/16 to US$71.18/m3, the highest quarter-over-quarter increase since the 2Q/11. Sawlog prices increased in 16 of the 19 regions tracked by the Wood

Correction: Storebrand ASA – resolution by Extraordinary General Meeting of 22 September 2016

Correction: List of boardmembers updated On 22 September 2016 an Extraordinary General Meeting of Storebrand ASA adopted the following resolution:                              Agenda Item 6               By-election to the Board of Directors Resolution:   Jan Christian Opsahl shall be elected as a new member of the Board of Directors until the Annual General Meeting in the spring of 2017, which will be held no later than 30 June 2017. The composition of the Board of Directors of Storebrand ASA after the election is as follows:                         Birger Magnus

Plastomer Fast-Tracks Mexico Manufacturing, Setting Up at Entrada Group’s Celaya Campus

US-based auto supplier strategically positions in the heart of Mexico’s fastest-expanding manufacturing regionThursday, September 22, 2016 (Austin, TX) – Entrada Group , an experienced firm with a track record over two decades of guiding manufacturers from around the world in establishing their own production footprint in Mexico, today announced that Plastomer Corporation  launched operations at Entrada’s manufacturing campus in Celaya, Mexico. Due to Entrada’s proven turnkey system for long-term manufacturing growth, Plastomer, a

Storebrand ASA – resolution by Extraordinary General Meeting of 22 September 2016

On 22 September 2016 an Extraordinary General Meeting of Storebrand ASA adopted the following resolution:                              Agenda Item 6               By-election to the Board of Directors Resolution:   Jan Christian Opsahl shall be elected as a new member of the Board of Directors until the Annual General Meeting in the spring of 2017, which will be held no later than 30 June 2017. The composition of the Board of Directors of Storebrand ASA after the election is as follows:                        Birger Magnus               (Board Chairman)

OKI Data Americas to Demonstrate Leading-Edge Digital Production and Wide-Format Color Printing Solutions at GRAPH EXPO 16

Unique White, Color-on-Color and Graphics Printing Capabilities from OKI Data Drive Opportunity, Deliver Competitive AdvantagesOKI Data Americas  – a world-class printing technology leader – will showcase its expanding line of professional printing solutions, and demonstrate new market opportunities for the graphic arts and production industry at GRAPH EXPO 16. This year’s show will take place September 25-28 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. There in exhibit booth #1001, the OKI Data Experience Center will enable attendees to engage with a

Collector publishes prospectus and changes publication date for its report for the third quarter

The prospectus relating to Collector’s issue of shares with preferential rights for the Company’s shareholders has now been approved and registered by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority and is now available on the Company’s website  www.collector.se/en/rights-issue and SEB’s website www.sebgroup.com/prospectuses.NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES, AUSTRALIA, CANADA OR JAPAN, OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION IN WHICH THE DISTRIBUTOR OR RELEASE WOULD BE UNLAWFUL.  The prospectus and the application

Latest research achieves “zero simulator-induced latency” on a driving simulator

Study using automotive OEM and Formula 3 driving simulators shows how prediction algorithms can be applied to synchronize and minimize latency, leading to a more accurate driving experience. PARIS – Cruden has shared details of its latest breakthrough research on how to minimize latency when using a driving simulator, together with Audi AG and the University of Stuttgart, at the Driving Simulation Conference (DSC) in Paris (September 7-9, 2016).  Cruden’s researchers achieved “zero simulator-induced latency” through the use of predictive algorithms that synchronize and reduce latency.

Oral presentation of preclinical and preliminary toxicology data on its BET BD1 program at Discovery on Target 2016

Stockholm, 22 September 2016. Nuevolution AB (publ) (NUE.ST) will today present preclinical and preliminary toxicology data from its BET BD1 program at Discovery on Target 2016 (DoT 2016) in Boston, MA, USA. Jimmi G. Seitzberg, Project Manager, Nuevolution, will give an oral presentation reporting the key findings from the poster “NUE7770 - A BET-BD1 selective chemical probe with potent cellular and in vivo anti-inflammatory activity”, also including preliminary data from the first comparative animal toxicology study with NUE7770, selective BET BD1 inhibitor. The preliminary data from

Headline conclusions from the first out of three phase III studies on idalopirdine in Alzheimer’s disease

· In the first study, idalopirdine did not meet the primary endpoint · Idalopirdine was safe and well tolerated · The remaining two phase III studies are expected to report data in the first quarter 2017 Valby, Denmark, 22 September 2016 - H. Lundbeck A/S (Lundbeck) today announced the headline conclusions from the first clinical phase III study, STARSHINE[i] , in the ongoing phase III programme evaluating the efficacy of the investigational drug idalopirdine for the symptomatic treatment of patients with mild

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