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Aker ASA: Det norske oljeselskap and BP Norge merge to create leading independent E&P company on NCS

Reference is made to Det norske oljeselskap ASA's ("Det norske") stock exchange announcement today regarding the agreement with BP Plc ("BP") to merge with BP Norge AS ("BP Norway") through a share purchase transaction to create the leading independent E&P company on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). The company will be renamed Aker BP ASA ("Aker BP"), with Aker ASA ("Aker") and BP as main industrial shareholders.Aker is the main shareholder in Det norske with a 49.99 per cent ownership, held through its wholly-owned subsidiary Aker Capital AS. Aker BP will be jointly owned by Aker (40

Maria Hedengren, CFO, to leave NetEnt

NetEnt today announced that Maria Hedengren will leave the Company after five years as Chief Financial Officer.Maria Hedengren will retain her responsibilities as CFO of NetEnt until she leaves the Company. A search for Maria’s successor is under way. Maria will leave NetEnt to become the CFO of another company, the information about which is not yet public. "Maria has made a significant contribution to the success of NetEnt over these past years. I will miss our interactions and wish her all the best in her new position”, says Per Eriksson, President and CEO of NetEnt. For additional

SpareBank 1 SR-Bank ASA Amendments to the Board of Directors

On 9 June 2016 the Supervisory Board elected Dag Mejdell as chairman of the Board of Directors in SpareBank 1 SR-Bank ASA. Jorunn Johanne Sæthre was elected as a new board- member and Birthe Cecilie Lepsøe were reelected as a board-member. Kristian Kristensen was elected as board-member to represent the employee and Frode Solheim was elected as deputy board member to represent the employee. All were elected for a period of 2 years. The Board of Directors of SpareBank 1 SR-Bank ASA has now the following composition: Dag Mejdell, chairJorunn Johanne Sæthre, board memberKate

Oprah Winfrey Pledges $1M to Support the Women of N Street Village

Oprah Announced the Gift at the end of her Keynote Remarks at N Street Village’s Tenth Annual Empowerment LuncheonToday, at the tenth annual N Street Village Empowerment Luncheon, keynote speaker Oprah Winfrey announced a surprise commitment of $1 million to support the organization’s mission to help homeless and low-income women achieve personal stability and make life-changing gains in their housing, income, employment, mental health, physical health and addiction recovery.   Since its founding over 40 years ago, N Street Village has grown to be the largest provider of housing

PBS SoCal Nominated for Eight Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards

Hello -  This morning it was announced that PBS SoCal – the home for PBS to Greater Los Angeles and Southern California – was nominated for eight Los Angeles Area Emmy awards. The organization was nominated in a variety of categories including local news, public affairs, educational programs, independent films and entertainment programming. Attached please find a press release announcing the nominations. For additional information about the nominated content, please visit pbssocal.org/emmys. Please let me know if you have any questions or if you’d like to speak with any of our

The Angry Birds Movie's Hatchlings star in brand-new short coming to theaters

"The Early Hatchling Gets The Worm" heads to the big screen this weekendThe Angry Birds Movie has flown to new heights, circling $300 million in worldwide box office, and the Hatchlings are celebrating in their own incredibly cute way.  Everyone's favorite fluffy little birds, voiced by young children, star in a brand new short, "The Early Hatchling Gets The Worm," viewable in select theaters starting this weekend, it was announced today by Sony Pictures Entertainment and Rovio Animation. Four hilarious Hatchling shorts have been released so far, garnering a total of 40 million views and

PowerPlan Announces 2016 Comet Award Winners

Company Recognizes Long-standing Partnerships with Company and Individual AwardsPowerPlan, the leading provider of regulatory, budgeting and tax solutions for asset-centric businesses, is proud to announce the 13 winners of its Comet Awards and three additional winners of its Saturn Awards. The Comet Awards recognize companies and individuals who have leveraged PowerPlan’s technology to create significant value for their organization in the form of improved operational efficiencies, optimized financial performance or reduced audit risk.   “Our success is measured by our customers’

Insurers Express Disappointment in Today’s Workers Compensation Ruling

Tallahassee, FL-Today, the Florida Supreme Court ruled in favor of the plaintiffs in the in the anticipated Westphal v. City of St. Petersburg Case where plaintiffs claim that the state’s 104 week cap on temporary total disability benefits unconstitutional. The following statement can be attributed to Logan McFaddin, regional manager for the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI). “PCI and our members are disappointed in today’s decision as it could significantly hurt the Florida business community. “The Florida workers compensation system provides essential benefits

Nerve-insulating cells more diverse than previously thought

[PRESS RELEASE 9 JUNE 2016] Oligodendrocytes, a type of brain cell that plays a crucial role in diseases such as multiple sclerosis, are more diverse than have previously been thought, according to a new study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. The findings, published in the journal Science, will help increase our understanding of diseases in which these cells are affected and possibly provide clues to future treatment strategies.In multiple sclerosis and similar neurological diseases, the electrical signals in the brain propagate more slowly. The reduced speed of

Insurers Support Town Hall Tour to Discuss Florida Workers Compensation System

TAMPA, Fla. – The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) today applauds the Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) and Helping Florida Work as they kick off the town hall tour on the state’s workers compensation system. The town hall tour will be an excellent forum for the business community and policymakers to come together and discuss the challenges facing the state workers compensation system. Together they will work to identify ways to preserve and foster a healthy marketplace that benefits workers and employers. “PCI and our members continue to support the 2003

Netting Grocers: Amazon and Uber feed groceries market revolution

The e-commerce delivery expert Fastlane International says the grocery industry is significantly underestimating the impact of Amazon Fresh in the UK, and Walmart’s Uber tie-up.The much anticipated launch of Amazon Fresh in the UK will deal a heavier blow to the ‘big four’ supermarket chains than many industry analysts imagine, say the global delivery experts Fastlane International . And with Walmart (owners of UK supermarket Asda) trialling deliveries with Uber in the US, the grocery market could be transformed in the next few years, Fastlane claims.

SAS has reached an agreement with the Norwegian pilots' unions

The negotiations between SAS and the pilots' unions NSF and SNF in Norway have been concluded. The parties have agreed to new collective bargaining agreements and all SAS-flights to, from and in Norway will depart as scheduled.SAS has been in negotiations with the two pilots' unions since the middle of April, and from 7 June the process has continued at the National Mediator's Office in Oslo. This mediation process has now resulted in new collective bargaining agreements. The agreements are effective from April 1, 2016 and are valid for one year. -       It is good that we have reached

Operation Lifesaver, Inc. offers safety tips during international railroad crossing awareness observance

View the release online: http://bit.ly/1UFIcGe  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Libby Rector Snipe, 703-739-0308, news@oli.org WASHINGTON, DC, June 9, 2016 – U.S. rail safety education nonprofit Operation Lifesaver , Inc. (OLI) will participate in the eighth annual observance of International Level Crossing Awareness Day (ILCAD)   June 10-11 as one of 40 countries calling worldwide attention to the need for safe behavior near tracks and trains. “Operation Lifesaver USA is proud to observe

FISKARS CORPORATION: ACQUISITION OF OWN SHARES 09.06.2016

Fiskars Corporation NOTIFICATION     09.06.2016 at 18:30   FISKARS CORPORATION: ACQUISITION OF OWN SHARES 09.06.2016     Date 09.06.2016  Exchange transaction Buy  Share class FIS1V  Amount       1,250  Average price/share 16.9482 EURHighest price/share 17.0000 EURLowest price/share 16.9100 EURTotal price 21,185.25 EUR          The shares held by Fiskars Corporation on 09.06.2016:     FIS1V  66,350

Outokumpu will issue EUR 250 million bond

OUTOKUMPU OYJSTOCK EXCHANGE RELEASEJune 9, 2016 at 6.30 pm EET   Not for release, publication or distribution, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan or Singapore, or any other jurisdiction in which the distribution or release would be unlawful. Outokumpu will issue a EUR 250 million senior secured bond, targeted mainly to institutional investors. The bond matures on June 16, 2021 and it carries a fixed coupon interest rate of 7.25 percent per annum, payable semi-annually. The bond is callable before its final maturity. The

Mike Bluestone of Corps Security puts counter terrorism in the spotlight at Facilities Show 2016

Corps Security, the leading provider of specialist security services, has announced that Mike Bluestone, Director of the company’s Corps Consult division, will deliver a presentation at Facilities Show 2016, which takes place on 21st-23rd June at ExCeL, London. As a leading expert in the subject of counter terrorism, Bluestone will provide a summary of the issues currently affecting modern organisations and outline some of the key considerations that need to be addressed to make them more resilient, so that they can better protect people, property and assets. The Facilities Show 2016

Pioneering resource launching in London to drive forward advanced propulsion technology

· Industry-driven Digital Engineering and Test Centre will promote collaboration between UK automotive manufacturers and London’s digital sector · Facility will demonstrate how gaming technologies can be used in the automotive industryA new high-tech industry-led resource is launching in London next week (Thursday 16 June) to drive forward the development of advanced propulsion technology in the UK. The Digital Engineering and Test Centre (DETC) will create and use virtual engineering tools and techniques to accelerate the development, test and manufacture of automotive propulsion

LutherCountry: The Cradle of the Reformation

Imagine seeing them with your own two eyes, touching them with your own two hands: The great bronze doors of Lutherstadt Wittenberg’s Castle Church, marking the very spot where Martin Luther posted the ninety-five theses that changed the world. Picture exploring the church in which the Great Reformer was baptized or stepping inside the tiny room where Luther translated the New Testament in just 10 weeks. Luckily, these unforgettable experiences don’t have to remain the stuff of dreams! Come and explore LutherCountry, the beautiful region in the heart of Germany that invites you to walk in

Savor Fresh, Farm-to-Table Dining at California Inns

Sacramento, CA [June 9, 2016]--Boutique hotels and bed and breakfast inns throughout California draw from the bounty of local farms, foragers, fishermen, ranchers and winemakers to create culinary dishes that reflect the diverse regions and seasons of the Golden State. Below is just a sampling of California inns that feature fresh, local organic fare at its best. The imaginative menu of Sage Restaurant at the McCloud Hotel  near Mt. Shasta changes with the seasons to include vegetables and herbs from their own garden. Local farmers

The CESA Guide to Ecodesign and Energy Labelling

CESA's new guide explains what catering equipment buyers need to know about new regulationsAs part of its programme of environmental and consumer protection the EU will be bringing Energy Labelling and Ecodesign Directives for commercial catering equipment in line with those for domestic appliances from 1st July 2016. To help buyers of catering equipment understand the new directives, CESA, the Catering Equipment Suppliers Association, has published a guide. "Energy efficiency has become a critical issue for catering equipment manufacturers in recent years," says Simon Frost, chair of

Solid Auto showcases latest range at Temot conference

Specialist supplier of Japanese and Korean parts, Solid Auto, has showcased its product range at the annual Temot spring conference in Warsaw. Attended by over 60 member companies from four continents, with collective purchases of around €9bn, this provided an ideal opportunity for Solid Auto to open up a number of new overseas markets. The Solid Auto range is available across over 60 different product groups with more than 10,000 applications. Based in the West Midlands, Solid Auto stocks OE and OE quality brands for filters, braking, transmission, cooling, steering and suspension

Copart Acquires New Location in Candia, New Hampshire

New location to serve Manchester and surrounding communitiesCopart, Inc. (NASDAQ: CPRT), a global online vehicle   auction  company, is proud to announce the acquisition of a new location in Candia, New Hampshire.  “If you look at Copart’s recent expansions and acquisitions, it’s clear that we are experiencing significant growth,” said Jay Adair, Copart CEO. “Candia is a great location that will allow us to better serve Manchester and surrounding communities.”    Copart is a leading online vehicle remarketer. Online

Low Charge Ammonia Chiller Breakthrough: Star Refrigeration unleashes Azanechiller 2.0

Star Refrigeration successfully run tested their latest low charge ammonia Azanechiller 2.0 at their Westway factory in Renfrew, yesterday. Visitors witnessed the first built unit of the EcoDesign compliant chiller in operation, which demonstrated energy efficiency figures 71% higher than the EU Directive Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEPS) requirement.Refrigeration stakeholders from a diverse number of backgrounds including building services, consultancies, and facilities management sectors visited Star Refrigeration’s factory in Westway, Renfrew yesterday for the unveiling of the

SKF consolidates manufacturing facilities in North America

Gothenburg, 9 June 2016: SKF today announces the consolidation of its manufacturing facilities in North America, including the closure of its sites in San Diego, California and Baltimore, Maryland.  Restructuring costs are expected to amount to around SEK 300 million, of which around SEK 100 million will be accounted for during Q2 2016 and the remainder as they occur.  The consolidation is expected to generate full year cost savings of around SEK 220 million from 2019, whereof around SEK 70 million is expected to be achieved in 2018. Luc Graux, President, Bearing Operations, says: “

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