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Stadshypotek’s Interim Report January – June 2017

JANUARY – JUNE 2017 COMPARED WITH JANUARY – JUNE 2016 Stadshypotek’s operating profit increased by 5%, or SEK 267m, to SEK 5,817m (5,550). Net interest income grew by SEK 343m to SEK 6,377m (6,034), mainly due to higher lending volumes to the private market in Sweden. However, this change in net interest income was adversely affected by SEK 196m as a result of the doubling of the fee to the Resolution Fund, effective as of 2017. Of the net interest income, SEK 409m (299) was attributable to the branch in Norway, SEK 190m (191) to the branch in Finland and SEK 208m (160) to the branch in

Inwido arranges Capital Market Day in Stockholm on 9 November 2017

Inwido, Europe’s largest supplier of windows and one of the leading suppliers of doors, will arrange a Capital Market Day at the Grand Hotel in Stockholm on 9 November 2017 for investors, analysts and the media. The day is expected to commence at 9.00 a.m. and to end at about 2.00 p.m.Representatives from Inwido’s Group Management, including President and CEO Håkan Jeppsson, will be present to provide information about the Group’s development, operations and strategy.   Book the date now – more detailed information about the time, venue and how to register for the event will be

Interim report  January - June 2017

Continued strong sales growth and increased profitability Second quarter · Net sales amounted to 196.3 MSEK (162.9), which is an increase by 20.5 percent compared to the corresponding quarter last year. At comparable exchange rates net sales increased by 15.9 percent. · Operating profit increased by 54 percent to 37.2 MSEK (24.2). · Result after tax increased by 52 percent to 37.7 MSEK (24.7). · Earnings per share amounted to 0.58 SEK (0.38). · The cash flow from operating activities amounted to 43.1 MSEK (29.1). · Dividends to the shareholders were paid to the amount

Digitalization is a useful tool, not an end in itself

Digitalization is a buzzword that is hard to avoid these days. People talk about it as revolutionizing everyday life and business. But what does digitalization mean in practice in the steel industry? Niko Korte, who took up the post of Senior Manager, Digital Business Development at SSAB in May this year, is the right person to answer questions about the importance of digitalization. Niko, what do you think are the biggest challenges facing SSAB and the entire steel industry in the near future from the digitalization aspect? Niko: “The manufacturing industry is in the midst

A gigantic achievement

Zeitz Chemical and Industry Park is one of the biggest industry parks in Saxony-Anhalt. Zeitz Chemical and Industry Park is one of the biggest industry parks in Saxony-Anhalt. It rose from the remnants of a former hydrogenation works in 1996. It is operated by Infra-Zeitz Servicegesellschaft mbH. We met with its Managing Director, Arvid Friebe, and discussed the concept behind the park, its success, and the challenges for the future. Arvid Friebe is also the spokesman of the CeChemNet Association, the Central European Chemical Network. Mr Friebe, you have been the Managing

Ricoh receives FTSE4Good Index Series recognition for CSR activity

Company recognised continuously since 2004Ricoh Europe, London, 18 July 2017 – Ricoh  has been commended for its strong global Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activity as part of the FTSE4Good Index Series. The success forms continuous recognition dating back to 2004. Created by the global index company FTSE Group, FTSE4Good is an equity index series designed to facilitate investment in companies that meet globally recognised corporate responsibility standards. Using a widespread market consultation process, the criteria are regularly revised to ensure

Monetary policy minutes, July 2017

At the Monetary Policy Meeting on 3 July, the Executive Board of the Riksbank decided to hold the repo rate unchanged at –0.50 per cent. The first rate increase is not expected to be made until the middle of 2018, which is the same assessment as in April. The purchases of government bonds will continue during the second half of 2017, in line with the plan decided in April.The Executive Board agreed on the picture of the outlook for economic activity and inflation described in the draft Monetary Policy Report. International developments have improved in line with the Riksbank’s earlier

Millicom’s Colombian subsidiary signs agreement to sell and lease back towers to American Tower

Luxembourg 18 July, 2017 – Millicom International Cellular S.A. ("Millicom") announced today that its subsidiary Colombia Móvil S.A. E.S.P (“Tigo”) has agreed to sell approximately 1,200 wireless communications towers to a subsidiary of American Tower Corporation (“ATC”) in Colombia.  As a result of the transaction, Tigo will receive approximately 448 billion COP, equivalent to US$147 million, in cash.As part of the transaction, Tigo and ATC have entered into a long-term agreement in local currency whereby ATC will lease to Tigo wireless communications towers to support its wireless

Reporting to financial regulators with the XBLR format creates confusion

The reporting requirements to EU-authorities for financial institutions has started to come into play within certain areas. This creates confusion since practical documentation is missing from the regulators and many FinTech companies are forced into the hands of consultants.Financial institutions of various types are required to conduct periodic reporting to local regulators, like the Swedish Financial Inspection and EU-authorities like the European Banking Authority. Following the financial crisis of 2007/2008 numerous resolutions were past to increase regulations of the participants in

Invitation to UPM's press conference and webcast on half year financial report 2017

(UPM, Helsinki, 18 July 2017 at 10:00 EET) - UPM will publish its half year 2017 financial report on 25 July 2017 at 09:30-10:00 EET. The report will be available on the company's website at www.upm.com  after publishing. UPM's President and CEO Jussi Pesonen will present the financial results in a webcast and a conference call for analysts and investors, held in English language, on 25 July 2017 at 13:15 EET. Later in the afternoon, Jussi Pesonen will present the results in a press conference held in Finnish language at the UPM Group Head Office

Change in number of shares in Brighter AB.

Conversion of convertible notes into shares under the Convertible Notes issued under the financing agreement announced on April 26.The number of Notes converted on July 17 2017 was 20. The number of Notes remaining under the first Tranche for future conversion is 190. The number of shares and the number of votes before the conversion was 54,157,921. Through the conversion, the number of shares and the number of votes have increased by 460,829. The total number of shares and the total number of votes after the conversion amount to 54,618,750. For terms and conditions of the Notes, please

Enzymatica recruits Chief Commercial Officer

Press releaseLund, 18 July 2017 Enzymatica recruits Chief Commercial Officer Enzymatica has recruited Claus Egstrand as its Chief Commercial Officer. Claus Egstrand's primary responsibility will be to develop Enzymatica's international business, focusing on distributor agreements and also, in the longer term, on the launch of new products. Claus has many years of experience from pharmaceutical and medical technology companies such as Merck & Co, Pfizer, Stryker Corporation, Pharmacia and Johnson&Johnson/Merck Pharmaceuticals. "There are great growth opportunities for Enzymatica

SenzaGen recruits Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Scientific Officer

SenzaGen announces today that the company has recruited Anna Chérouvrier Hansson as Chief Commercial Officer and Dr. Henrik Appelgren as Chief Scientific Officer. The company's management is thus strengthened in the run-up to the commercialization of the company's GARD tests, which are used to assess the allergenic properties of chemical substances.The appointments announced today are the final stage in the work to strengthen SenzaGen's management for the commercialization of the GARD tests and the company's planned listing on Nasdaq First North. The management team has been built up

Serneke strengthens group management team

Serneke Group strengthens the management team with Robin Gerum as responsible for Business Development and Jonas Fjellman who assumes the role as HR Director. Robin is joining the company from Carnegie Investment Bank and Jonas is making the move from the automotive industry where he has held various managing HR positions at IAC Group.Robin Gerum is recruited as responsible for Business Development, which will form a new strategic function in the Group management team. Robin has since 2012 been active in the capital market at Carnegie Investment Bank being responsible for a number of stock

Options exercised IV

Phase Holographic Imaging (PHI) has two option programs, both with a final subscription date of October 24, 2017. The programs, directed to board members and advisors of the Company, were implemented as the Company was listed at AktieTorget. The options are market valued according to Black & Scholes. After recalculation with reference to equity issues, option program 2012 qualifies for subscription of 43 872 shares at 16.50 SEK per share (originally 40 000 shares at 18.12 SEK) per share and option program 2013 for subscription of 209 000 shares at 12.80 SEK per share (originally 190 000

Continued profitable growth

1 April – 30 June 2017 · Net sales amounted to SEK 3,387 M (2,703) · Operating profit was SEK 405 M (165), of which profit from sale of land totalled SEK 99 M (-28) · Operating margin was 12.0 (6.1) per cent · Profit after financial items was SEK 346 M (92) · Profit for the period after tax amounted to SEK 271 M (74) · Cash flow before financing was SEK -327 M (-285) · Earnings per share were SEK 2.51 (0.66) · Return on capital employed amounted to 18.7 (14.1) per cent · The number of production starts of housing units in the period was 1,442 (1,506) · The

Interim report January-June 2017

The positive trend continues with the second quarter of the year showing strong growth throughout the Group.Ola Serneke, President and CEO, comments on operations during the second quarter of 2017: “The second quarter of 2017 showed continued strong growth with improved profitability in the contracting operations. I feel particularly proud that all four business areas now have a strong wind in their sails and that our business model, with turnkey solutions from start to finish, is appreciated in the market. In June 2016, property fund NREP acquired 50 percent of the Karlastaden

Interim Report January - June 2017

Reporting period January – June · Net sales increased by 10.2 per cent to SEK 4,876 (4,424) million. Organically, net sales grew by 0.5 per cent · EBITA* increased by 20.1 per cent to SEK 818 (681) million · The EBITA margin* increased to 16.8 (15.4) per cent · Earnings before tax grew by 14.3 per cent to SEK 699 (612) million · Net profit for the period grew by 14.3 per cent to SEK 524 (459) million · Earnings per share increased by 14.3 per cent to SEK 5.67 (4.96) · Cash flow from operating activities increased by 3.1 per cent to SEK 438 (425) million · During

CEO shift at Dometic

Roger Johansson, CEO and President of Dometic, has in joint understanding with the Board of Directors decided to leave his assignment. Juan Vargues, currently head of the Entrance Systems division at ASSA ABLOY, has been appointed as new CEO. Roger Johansson will remain in his current role until the year-end.”I would like to thank Roger for his five years with Dometic. Roger has achieved an outstanding transformation of the company, with the IPO in 2015 as an important milestone. Today, the company stands very strong and now enters the next phase. With Juan’s strong business experience and

REPORT ON THE SECOND QUARTER 2017

Solid Q2 with 9% organic growthSECOND QUARTER ·  Net sales for the second quarter totaled SEK 3,949 million (3,461); an increase of 14%, of which 9% was organic growth. ·  Operating profit (EBIT) before items affecting comparability amounted to SEK 650 million (584), representing a margin of 16.5% (16.9%), including SEK 29 million relating to US class action legal costs. ·  Operating profit (EBIT) amounted to SEK 650 million (573). ·  Cash flow for the period totaled SEK -29 million (309). Operating cash flow totaled SEK 570 million (511). ·  Profit for the second

Interim report January – June 2017

Kai Wärn, President and CEO:“The Husqvarna Group is continuing to implement its profitable growth strategy following the positive execution of its margin improvement activities in recent years. Sales, operating income and margin as well as cash flow increased in the first half of the year. The three divisions with growth targets had a very positive development, effectively capitalizing on an overall good demand in areas such as robotic mowers, battery-powered products and watering products. Going forward we will continue to invest in strategic growth initiatives to further strengthen our

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