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Rovio spins off education business to create Fun Academy

As part of its drive to focus on its core media and games businesses, Rovio has helped to create Fun Academy, a new company whose mission is solely dedicated to the pursuit and development of fun learning. Fun Academy, established and staffed by key personnel from Rovio’s former education operations, has licensed the Angry Birds brand from Rovio and taken over the operation of the Angry Birds Playground childhood education program. From the customer point of view, the transition to the new company has been smooth and seamless. As an independent company, Fun Academy has more flexibility

Outokumpu – Proposal by the shareholders’ Nomination Board to the Annual General Meeting

OUTOKUMPU OYJSTOCK EXCHANGE RELEASEJanuary 28, 2016 at 10.00 am EET   Outokumpu Oyj’s shareholders’ Nomination Board has given its proposal regarding the election of the members of the Board of Directors and their remuneration to the Annual General Meeting. The Nomination Board proposes that the Board of Directors would consist of nine members and Markus Akermann, Roberto Gualdoni, Stig Gustavson, Heikki Malinen, Saila Miettinen-Lähde, Elisabeth Nilsson, Jorma Ollila and Olli Vaartimo would be re-elected, and Kati ter Horst would be elected as new member for the term of office

KONECRANES WILL DELIVER FOUR MORE RTGS TO TCV STEVEDORING COMPANY S.A. IN SPAIN

In December 2015, Konecranes received an order for four more RTGs from TCV Stevedoring Company S.A. in Valencia, Spain. This will be Konecranes’ seventh RTG delivery to TCV. When the four RTGs on order go into operation, TCV will operate a fleet of 24 Konecranes RTGs. The cranes will be delivered in the first quarter of 2017.  “Our cooperation with TCV Stevedoring Company spans over a decade, and it keeps getting stronger. The first Konecranes RTGs were ordered and delivered in 2004,” says Kim Salvén, Sales Director Europe, Konecranes, Port Cranes. “TCV’s trust in us is based on the

KA awarded Electronic Power Steering system contract worth EUR13 mill (NOK123 mill.)

For powersports customer in North AmericaKongsberg Automotive’s Driver Control Systems business area has been awarded a new contract for Electronic Power Steering (EPS) units in North America with an estimated total value of EUR 13 million (NOK 123 million) over a 4 year period. The contract will incorporate KA’s Next Generation Electronic Power Steering unit, which supports multiple types of off-highway vehicles in both the industrial and recreational segments. Production for the North American market is scheduled to start in the third quarter of 2017 from our Grand Mere facility in

Full year report January-December 2015

Unless otherwise stated in this report, all data refers to the Group. Figures in parentheses relate to the corresponding period in 2014. 2015 – a year of investments and growth. Zubsolv® revenue growth of83 percent. Fourth quarter 2015 ▪      Total net revenues amounted to MSEK 228.3 (220.5). ▪      Zubsolv net revenue amounted to MSEK 120.3 (79.5). ▪      Earnings after tax were MSEK -51.8 (51.6). ▪      Earnings per share were SEK -1.50 (1.50). ▪      Cash flow from operating activities amounted to MSEK 6.3 (-7.3). ▪      Orexo received MGBP 5 milestone payment

Invitation to presentation of NetEnt’s year-end earnings report for 2015

On Thursday, February 11, 2016, at 7:30 am (CET) NetEnt will release its year-end earnings report for 2015. Following the earnings release, on the same day at 9:00 am (CET), NetEnt invites analysts, media and investors to the company’s office at Luntmakargatan 18 in Stockholm, where CEO Per Eriksson will present the report. The presentation will be held in English and will start with a brief presentation of the earnings report, followed by a Q&A session. Please notify your participation via e-mail to hearings@financialhearings.com. The presentation can also be viewed live via

Spanish media conglomerate Prisa expands with Cxense

Oslo, Norway - Cxense ASA (OSE: CXENSE) today announced that Grupo Prisa, the Spanish media conglomerate, has expanded their contract with Cxense. Until today Prisa has used the Cxense services on their largest online newspaper El Pais, while the new contract is group wide and includes the Cxense products; DMP, Insight, Content (site & app personalization), Advertising and Search. Prisa is a Spanish media conglomerate, and considered to be on the vanguard of the Spanish-speaking media internationally. The group controls more than 30 newspapers, magazines, radio and TV stations. The

Conference call on Report on Operations 2015

Invitation to attend XVIVO Perfusion’s conference call regarding presentation of the Report on Operations 2015. The presentation will be held in English.Time: Thursday, February 4, 2016 at 2.00 p.m. CET Registration can preferably be done in advance under the following link:https://engage.vevent.com/rt/xvivoperfusion~20160204 or shortly before time of the conference starts on:Sweden dial in number: +46 (0)8-503 364 34International dial in number: +44 (0) 1452 555566Conference name: XVIVO Perfusion, conference ID: 68991296 Participants from XVIVO Perfusion:Magnus Nilsson,

Opcon acquires Hotab Biosystem AB

As part of the strategic review of its operations, energy and environmental technology Group Opcon’s subsidiary, Saxlund International Holding AB acquired 100% of the shares in Hotab Biosystem AB from the parent company, Hotab Bio Energy AB, on 27 January 2016. Hotab Bio Energy AB has thereafter applied to enter bankruptcy. The purchase amount is around SEK 1 million before costs. In connection with the acquisition, Saxlund also acquired some other assets from the parent company. Opcon is not planning for Saxlund International Holding AB to retain a 100% holding but is intending to bring

VTT brings reflectors up to date with sensors and LED lights

Smart reflector improves pedestrian safetyIn collaboration with the Coreplast Laitila company, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has created a reflector that can be wirelessly controlled via a mobile phone application. This involves equipping a traditional reflector with sensors, LED lights, and wireless charging and communication.For example, when a pedestrian is approaching a dangerous crossing the reflector can be made to blink and alert car drivers. In the future, it could communicate directly with smart traffic lights or cars to warn e.g. a turning truck driver that a

Hexagon Composites steps up Hydrogen business development

Hexagon Composites ASA (OSE: HEX) sets up a separate business unit for Hydrogen storage and transportation systems.Hydrogen is considered an essential part of the fuel mix required for the green transition. Hexagon Composites has already taken a significant role in shaping the Hydrogen storage industry with contracts supporting OEMs, refueling station builders, and research laboratories in Asia, Europe and North America. The Company is well positioned across the Hydrogen value chain with cylinders for passenger and commercial vehicles, ground storage, transportation and backup power

Collector expands in Finland by offering real estate credits

Collector Bank AB is expanding its Finnish operations by extending the product offering and launching real estate credits. The Finnish property market is considered to be experiencing excellent growth with an attractive risk profile. Collector Real Estate Credits Finland is headed by Lorenz Merk.Since 2013, Collector Bank has offered real estate credits to property companies, primarily in Sweden. The underlying properties have provided the collateral for these loans. As these credits tend to be subordinated in nature, they constitute a supplement to traditional loan products. In connection

NOTICE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING OF H & M HENNES & MAURITZ AB (publ)

Notice is hereby given of an extraordinary general meeting of H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (publ) (556042-7220) which is to be held at 4.30 pm on Tuesday 8 March at H&M, Mäster Samuelsgatan 46A, Stockholm.The purpose of the extraordinary general meeting is to consider a resolution proposed by the board of directors that the articles of association be amended as regards the venue of the company’s general meetings, so that in future it is also possible to hold general meetings in Solna, where the Erling Persson Hall, Aula Medica, Karolinska Institutet is situated.Notice of attendance

Financial objectives and capital structure for NCC Housing

Ahead of the spin-off of NCC Housing, the new company has been provided with capital whereby the equity in NCC Housing at the end of 2015 amounted to SEK 4.7 billion. NCC Housing has also adopted its own financial objectives for the operation. Return on capital employed is to amount to at least 10-15 percent. Equity/assets ratio is to amount to at least 30 percent. At least 40 percent of profit after tax is to be distributed as a dividend.Today, the Board of Directors of NCC AB proposed that NCC Housing is to be spun off to shareholders and listed on Nasdaq Stockholm in 2016. NCC

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Lynparza Granted BTD in US for Prostate Cancer

LYNPARZA™ (Olaparib) granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation by US FDA for treatment of BRCA1/2 or ATM gene mutated metastatic Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer AstraZeneca today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough Therapy designation (BTD) for the oral poly ADP-ribose polymerase (PARP) inhibitor Lynparza™ (olaparib), for the monotherapy treatment of BRCA1/2 or ATM gene mutated metastatic Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC) in patients who have received a prior taxane-based chemotherapy and at least one newer hormonal agent (

Electrolux names new heads of Major Appliances EMEA and Major Appliances North America

Daniel (Dan) Arler has been appointed new Head of Major Appliances Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Executive Vice President of AB Electrolux. He is currently Senior Vice President of the Kitchen product line with the business area. Alan Shaw has been appointed new Head of Major Appliances North America and Executive Vice President of AB Electrolux. His most recent position was President of Husqvarna AB’s Consumer Brands division.The appointments follow the announcement on January 11 that Jonas Samuelson, currently Head of Major Appliances EMEA, will take over on February 1 as

President and CEO Keith McLoughlin’s comments on the results for the fourth quarter 2015

Continued earnings recovery in our major business areasDemand for appliances continued to grow in all markets in Western Europe and was particularly strong in the Nordics, Spain and the UK. Most markets in Eastern Europe, outside of Russia and Ukraine, also showed positive growth. In this market, Major Appliances EMEA showed good organic growth and managed to profitably grow its market share. Segments within built-in kitchen and laundry contributed positively and the operating margin was 7.4% for the quarter – the highest level since 2010. We expect the Western European market to grow by 2-

YEAR END REPORT 2015 TAGMASTER AB

Strong sales year for our Traffic Solution business Fourth quarter ·Net sales increased during the fourth quarter by 20,8% to 22,8 MSEK (18,9) ·Result before depreciation (EBITDA) was 1,2 MSEK (2,0), corresponding to a margin of 5,4% (10,4) ·Net result after tax was 4,3 MSEK (1,4) ·Result per share was 0,03 (0,01) ·CitySync Ltd makes a small operating profit for the quarter January - December ·Net sales increased during the period by 26,3% to 79,0 MSEK (62,5) Result for TagMaster AB increased during the period by 9,9% to 7,8 MSEK (7,1) ·

Electrolux Consolidated Results 2015

Highlights of the fourth quarter of 2015· Net sales increased to SEK 31,794m (31,400).3 · Sales increased by 1.3%, of which 0.2% was organic sales growth, 0.1% acquisitions and 1.0% currency translation. · Strong results for Major Appliances EMEA and Professional Products.  · Operating income amounted to SEK -202m (1,395), corresponding to a margin of -0.6% (4.4). · Operating income includes costs of SEK 1,659m related to the not completed acquisition ofGE Appliances, excluding these costs the margin was 4.6% (4.4). · Strong operating cash flow of SEK 1.6bn (1.8). ·

Lagercrantz Interim Report Q3 2015/16

Third quarter  (1 October – 31 December 2015) · Net revenue increased by 5 percent to MSEK 768 (733). · Operating profit increased by 11 percent to MSEK 79 (71), equivalent to an operating margin of 10.3 percent (9.7). · Profit after financial items increased by 12 percent to MSEK 77 (69). · Profit after taxes increased by 13 percent to MSEK 61 (54). · Earnings per share after dilution (after completed split) for the most recent 12-month period amounted to SEK 3.39, compared to SEK 2.99 for the 2014/15 financial year. · The return on equity was 25 percent (24). The

Year-end report January 1 – December 31, 2015

October 1 – December 31, 2015   ·Orders received SEK 20,379 M (18,469) ·Net sales SEK 22,412 M (18,760) ·Profit after financial items SEK 1,562 M (1,017) ·Profit after tax for the period SEK 1,241 M (878) ·Earnings per share SEK 11.47 (8.13) January 1 – December 31, 2015 ·Orders received SEK 62,506 M (61,379) ·Net sales SEK 62,495 M (56,867) ·Profit after financial items SEK 2,656 M (2,234) ·Profit after tax for the period SEK 2,120 M (1,838) ·Earnings per share SEK 19.59 (17.01) ·The Board of Directors proposes

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H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Full-year report

Full-year (1 December 2014 — 30 Nov 2015) · Well-received collections for all brands in the H&M group resulted in good sales of SEK 210 billion including VAT and increased market share. · The H&M group’s sales excluding VAT increased by 19 percent to SEK 180,861 m (151,419) during the financial year. In local currencies the increase was 11 percent. · Gross profit increased by 16 percent to SEK 103,167 m (89,052). This corresponds to a gross margin of 57.0 percent (58.8). · Profit after financial items increased by SEK 1.3 billion and amounted to SEK 27,242 m (25,895), an

Year-end Report 2015

JANUARY 1 – DECEMBER 31, 2015 (compared with same period a year ago) · Net sales rose 11% (5% excluding exchange rate effects) to SEK 115,316m (104,054) · Organic sales growth, which excludes exchange rate effects, acquisitions and divestments, was 5% · Operating profit, excluding items affecting comparability, rose 10% to SEK 13,014m (11,849) · The operating margin, excluding items affecting comparability, was 11.3% (11.4%, 11.1% excluding gains on forest swaps) · Profit before tax, excluding items affecting comparability, rose 11% to SEK 12,059m (10,888) · Items

YIT to construct a grocery store for Lidl in Espoo, Finland

INVESTOR NEWS            JANUARY 28, 2016 AT 9:00 A.M.YIT to construct a grocery store for Lidl in Espoo, Finland YIT has signed a contract with Lidl Suomi Ky to carry out a Lidl grocery store in Nöykkiö, Espoo. The construction of the store will begin immediately and it will be completed in the spring of 2017. The sales area of the store will be around 1,400 square metres. The Lidl grocery store will be built in Espoo in the area between the Länsiväylä expressway and Martinsillantie road where YIT constructed the MotorCenter project, which was completed in spring 2014. The store will

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