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Kesko President and CEO Mikko Helander granted the honorary title of vuorineuvos

The President of the Republic of Finland has granted the honorary title of vuorineuvos to Mikko Helander, President and CEO of Kesko Corporation.Mikko Helander, Master of Science (Technology), President and CEO, and vuorineuvos, was born in 1960. Helander has acted as President and CEO of Kesko since 1 January 2015. Before joining Kesko, Helander acted as CEO of Metsä Board Corporation between 2006 and 2014, CEO of Metsä Tissue Corporation between 2003 and 2006, and in various management positions at Valmet Corporation between 1990 and 2003. Mikko Helander has also been entrusted with,

Welcome to Bavaria: New lounge offers travellers a space to meet and collect information

With the opening of the Bayern Welcome Lounge, travellers arriving in Munich from all over the world and those meeting them at the airport now have a pleasant place to meet. The lounge, operated by BAYERN TOURISMUS Marketing GmbH (by.TM), the official marketing organization for the Bavarian tourism industry, offers them a spot to relax in contemporary, Bavarian-themed surroundings. It is situated in the public area of Terminal 2, immediately after the exit from the baggage claim. Designed as a multimedia experience, the lounge presents visitors with enjoyable infotainment and travel

Siemens launches MindSphere Partner Program

· New global program to help partners leverage Internet of Things (IoT) technology to solve business challengesSiemens today announces the MindSphere Partner Program, the newest element of its open cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) operating system. This program, launched globally, equips partners in both operational technology (OT) and informational technology (IT) areas with the tools needed to help solve real business and technical challenges faced by end customers through the transformational capabilities of MindSphere and IoT technology. It also marks the completion of the first

Obducat requests first convertible loan from Blue Ocean

The board of directors of Obducat AB (publ) (“Obducat” or the “Company”) has requested the first convertible loan, amounting to SEK 5,000,000, from the investor European High Growth Opportunities Securitization Fund pertaining to the Blue Ocean Investment Group (”Blue Ocean”), in accordance with the financing solution announced by Obducat through a press release on 27 October 2017.The convertible bonds are issued at a price corresponding to 95 percent of the nominal value, which means that Obducat is provided with SEK 4,750,000. Their conversion may be requested, in full or in part, by the

Fimmic Raises €5M Series A Round to Accelerate Scaling of its Deep Learning AI Cloud for Tissue Diagnostics

Fimmic , a Finnish medtech company developing Deep Learning AI solutions for digital medical microscopy, announced today that it has closed a €5M investment round to accelerate scaling of its WebMicroscope® AI Cloud for tissue diagnostics. Led by new investor Ascend Capital Partners, the round brings the Company’s total raised funds in 2017 to €6.6M. Existing investors, including ACME Investments and STO-Rahoitus, also participated this round. Fimmic’s WebMicroscope is the first commercial platform that supports pathologists and medical researchers in

COMB+ announces a new investment fund at Slush 2017 for startups entering the Chinese market

The new €65 million fund was announced at the ‘Sino Track Goes Slush’ event in Helsinki, along with Chinese investments in Finnish scaleup companiesChinese business accelerator COMB+  and the Beijing Institute of Collaborative Innovation (BICI) have announced the creation of a new Artificial Intelligence Fund with a target size of €65 million. The fund will focus on international technology startups entering the Chinese market. The fund is part of the COMB+ Sino Track accelerator program, which was launched a year ago. Already 19 Nordic startups have participated in

SimCorp’s Financial Calendar 2018

SimCorp A/S has scheduled the following dates in 2018 for the Annual General Meeting, payout of dividend and release of financial reports. February Deadline for submission by shareholders of SimCorp of resolutions to8, 2018 be considered by the Annual General Meeting 2018February Publication of Annual Report 2017 (early morning)20, 2018March Annual General Meeting23, 2018March Expected date for payout of dividend28, 2018May 18, Publication of interim financial report Q1 2018 (evening)2018August Publication of interim financial report H1 2018 (early

COGNOSEC AB PLANS FOR ADR LISTING ON NASDAQ NEW YORK AND ASSOCIATED CAPITAL RAISE OF UP TO $25 MILLION

London United Kingdom – 01 December 2017 – Cognosec AB (the “Company”) (NASDAQ First North: COGS), an international leader in Cybersecurity, GRC and PCI services today announces its intention for a listing of its shares through the issue of American Depository Receipts (“ADR”) on the NASDAQ Exchange in New York.The Company is exploring listing options including a sponsored ADR programme with a U.S. Depositary Investment Bank which would include plans for record keeping, the distribution of shareholder communications, payment of dividends and other associated services. The company believes

Saab receives Support Contract for South African Gripen

Defence and security company Saab has received a support contract for the South African Gripen weapon system. The order has a total value of SEK 206 million (ZAR 314 million) over the period November 2017 to February 2020. The South African Air Force has been operating the Gripen fighter system since 2008 when the first Gripen was delivered.The support contract, signed between Saab and Armscor, enables Saab to deliver efficient support in a sustainable manner with a long-term horizon. Through the contract, Saab will deliver support related services like airworthiness management, engineering

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Launch of IDMC/NRC 2017 Africa Report on Internal Displacement  Wednesday 6 December 2017WHAT: The Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre  (IDMC) of the Norwegian Refugee Council  (NRC) is launching the new 2017 Africa Report on Internal Displacement which will present the latest data and trends of internal displacement across Africa. The report will provide an update on regional internal displacement trends and patterns, specific country assessments, as well as analysis about the underlying drivers of the risk of new and

Rejlers coordinates geographic data management for the national grid in northern Sweden

Over the past year, Rejlers has won four contracts within the field of GIS – Geographic Information Systems – for Svenska kraftnät. GIS is a geographic computer-based system for collecting, storing, analysing and presenting geographic data. Rejlers collects and analyses information concerning geography, environment, culture and terrain, which provides an important basis for use in decision making within Svenska kraftnät in their projects relating to stations and power lines.“In the most recent project that we won, we are acting as coordinator in the Northern program, i.e. we will play a key

Major shareholder announcement

Major shareholder announcement In accordance with section 29 of the Danish Securities Trading Act, it is hereby informed that Dampskibsselskabet NORDEN A/S has received an announcement from RASMUSSENGRUPPEN AS stating that RASMUSSENGRUPPEN AS has sold their shares in Dampskibsselskabet NORDEN A/S. Kind regards,Dampskibsselskabet NORDEN A/S Klaus NyborgChairman For further information:Martin Badsted, CFO, tel.: +45 3315 0451Nicolai Bro Jöhncke, Head of Corporate Communications & CSR, tel.: +45 3315 0451

Triton completes the acquisition of Bormioli Rocco’s pharma business

Milan/Fidenza (Italy), 30 November 2017 - Funds advised by Triton ("Triton") have successfully completed the acquisition of Bormioli Rocco’s pharma business (“Bormioli Pharma”), a leading pharma primary packaging manufacturer from Vision Capital. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. "We want to support the management and employees of the Bormioli Pharma business by investing in and supporting the growth and development of the company. We will contribute our strategic insights from the industry and region. We look forward to working together with the management team and the Board

As a part of the share purchase programme for employees in 2017, the following primary insiders have purchased Multiconsult shares

As a part of the share purchase programme for employees in 2017, the following primary insiders have purchased Multiconsult shares:Christian Nørgaard Madsen, CEO, purchased 854 shares.After the transaction he holds 51 976 shares. Anne Harris, CFO, purchased 1 239 shares.After the transaction she holds 11 912 shares. Grethe Bergly, EVP Greater Oslo, purchased 427 shares.After the transaction she holds 24 817 shares. Lars Opsahl, EVP Regions Norway, purchased 1 239 shares.After the transaction he holds 59 773 shares. Øyvind Holtedahl, EVP Marketing, Strategy & Innovation,

The Colombian Air Force orders its second advanced Nanosatellite platform from GomSpace

GomSpace A/S - a subsidiary of GomSpace Group AB (the ”Company”) has signed a contract with the Colombian Air Force (“FAC”) for the FACSAT-2 spacecraft platform and an associated Capacity Building and Technology Transfer Program. The FACSAT-2 Project comprises the design, manufacture, test and operation of an advanced 6U remote sensing spacecraft. This new project will build on the technology transfer gained through the FACSAT-1 project, awarded to GomSpace in 2014. FACSAT-2 spacecraft is planned to be launched in 2019, coinciding with the 100t th anniversary of the Colombian Air Force.

KONGSBERG signs orders to the CROWS program valued at 330 MNOK

The orders with the U.S. Army are for delivery of additional PROTECTOR RWS Low Profile CROWS configuration for the M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank, Spare parts and engineering services. The orders are related to the CROWS contract signed in August 2012.The PROTECTOR RWS (Remote Weapon Station) Low Profile is a variation of the CROWS (Commonly Remotely Operated Weapon Station) system, modified in order to enhance the visibility for the tank commander on the M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank platform. This innovation is a result of close cooperation between the customer and KONGSBERG. “This

Share subscriptions with KONE 2014 and 2015 option rights in 2018

KONE Corporation, stock exchange release, December 1, 2017 at 9.45 a.m. EET Share subscriptions with KONE 2014 and 2015 option rights in 2018 KONE Corporation's 2014 option rights have been listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. as of April 1, 2016. Each 2014 option right entitles to the subscription of one (1) new KONE class B shares at a price of EUR 26.65 per share. Evli Bank Plc. carries out the share subscriptions. The share subscription period with 2014 option rights will end April 30, 2018. The share subscription timetable with the option rights 2014 in 2018 is as follows:

Photocure ASA: Blue Light Flexible Cystoscopy with Cysview® Phase 3 study: New data presented at Society of Urological Oncology

Oslo, Norway, December 1, 2017 Photocure ASA (OSE: PHO) announced today that more detailed data from the Phase 3 study data was presented at the prestigious Society of Urologic Oncology, Annual Meeting November 29 - December 01, 2017 in Washington D.C., USA. Four separate posters were presented, including one using patient reported outcomes (PRO) data from this study demonstrated the positive impact of Cysview on patient Quality of Life. The plenary presentation titled "Efficacy and Safety of Flexible Blue Light Cystoscopy with Hexaminolevinulate (HAL) in the Surveillance of Bladder

Atlas Copco to acquire U.S. mining equipment distributor

Stockholm, Sweden, December 1, 2017: Atlas Copco, a leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions, has agreed to acquire the assets of Cate Drilling Solutions LLC., a U.S. company that distributes and services Atlas Copco drilling equipment and components.Cate Drilling Solutions is based in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is active in the states of Utah, Nevada, Wyoming and Idaho. The company is an Atlas Copco full service distributor for surface drilling products. Cate Drilling Solutions also has a state-of-the-art remanufacturing shop that further serves customers’ needs. It has 35

Realfiction launches Dreamoc Diamond – a new elegant mixed reality display for exhibitions, malls and airports

Today Realfiction Holding AB (”Realfiction”) launches the Dreamoc Diamond, an new elegant flagship model in the company’s lineup of Dreamoc displays for glasses-free mixed reality experiences. The Dreamoc Diamond is suitable for creating attention at exhibitions, malls and other open spaces where people come together. The display will be available to order and rent from today, and will also be presented to a large audience of industry peers, partners and potential new clients at the upcoming ISE 2018 fair in Amsterdam, taking place February 6-9.Dreamoc Diamond is one of the company’s

Realfiction lanserar Dreamoc Diamond – en ny elegant mixed reality-skärm för utställningar, gallerior och flygplatser

Realfiction Holding AB (”Realfiction”) lanserar idag Dreamoc Diamond, en ny elegant toppmodell inom bolagets utbud av Dreamoc-skärmar för glasögonfria mixed reality-upplevelser. Den är utformad för att skapa uppmärksamhet vid utställningar, i gallerior samt på flygplatser och andra öppna ytor där människor samlas. Skärmen kan köpas eller hyras från och med idag, och den kommer även att presenteras för en stor publik bestående av branschaktörer, partners och potentiella kunder vid mässan ISE 2018 den 6-9 februari i Amsterdam.Dreamoc Diamond är en av bolagets största skärmar hittills inom

Skanska signs a EUR 200M Green Revolving Credit Facility

Skanska has signed a EUR 200M green multi-currency revolving credit facility. The facility carries a tenor of 2 years with an option for a 1-year extension.The facility is signed by Skanska Financial Services, with the purpose to finance, or serve as a backup for the financing of, Skanska’s development of Green Projects, in line with Skanska’s Green Bond Framework. Participating banks are Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen Girozentrale, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (Facility Agent) and The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd, all acting as

First XPS™ installed in China

XVIVO Perfusion has installed the first XPS™ in China. The purpose is to start an EVLP (Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion)-study at Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital. The study is designed to complement existing EVLP data, with Chinese data.  The company is planning to initiate an approval process of the XPS™ with CFDA (China Food and Drug Administration). STEEN Solution™ and Perfadex are already approved by CDFA.China is currently the fastest growing lung transplant market in the world, with a 37% increase in lung transplants in 2016 (201 lung transplants performed). Due to the increased need for lung

DAMPSKIBSSELSKABET NORDEN A/S: RASMUSSENGRUPPEN AS HAS SOLD 4,869,640 SHARES IN DAMPSKIBSSELSKABET NORDEN A/S

THE SECURITIES DESCRIBED HEREIN HAVE NOT BEEN AND WILL NOT BE REGISTERED UNDER THE U.S. SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, AND MAY NOT BE OFFERED OR SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES ABSENT REGISTRATION OR AN APPLICABLE EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS.Reference is made to the press release published on 30 November 2017 regarding the potential sale of up to 4,869,640 shares in Dampskibsselskabet NORDEN A/S ("DNORD" or the “Company”) by RASMUSSENGRUPPEN AS. RASMUSSENGRUPPEN AS has SOLD 4,869,640 shares in DNORD representing approximately 11.5 percent of the share capital in the Company

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