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Riksbank calls on banks and retailers to take greater responsibility for coin changeover

The Riksbank calls on the banks to ensure that their customers in the retail trade have sufficient supplies of new coins prior to the conclusion of the coin changeover. At the same time, the Riksbank calls on the retail trade to stop handing out older coins.On 9 June, the Riksbank invited representatives of the Swedish Trade Federation, Danske Bank, Forex Bank, Handelsbanken, Nordea, SEB, Swedbank, Butikerna (collaboration organisation for small and medium-sized stores in Sweden), the Swedish Bankers’ Association and the Swedish Savings Bank Association to a meeting on the current coin

Wiraya expands partnership with Wunderino to further improve player activation rates

Stockholm, Sweden, 15 of June, 2017: Wiraya, the market leader for mobile customer activation, today announced its latest agreement with Wunderino to expand their cooperation into player activation. Having delivered notable results in converting both new and re-activating lapsed players, Wiraya has been entrusted by Wunderino to implement a communication program that target players who never make a second deposit. Using Wiraya’s customer activation technology Wunderino will be able to significantly increase player activation and build customer loyalty, by specifically targeting first

HiQ SIMPLIFIES THE EMPLOYMENT PROCESS

It will now be easier for the newly arrived immigrants to integrate in the Swedish society, even before they have been granted asylum. HiQ has developed the web application Anställ Privat for Adalta, a service that simplifies the process of employing people.“It feels great to be able to help people who usually have difficulties entering the job market”, says Anna Kleine, CEO of HiQ Skåne.Anställ Privat allows individuals to hire another individual without having to comply with the laws and regulations that apply. The service makes a normally complicated administrative task simple, by

New Alfa Romeo Stelvio to be fitted with SKF hub units

SKF hub bearing units (HBU3) are selected for Fiat Chrysler Automobile (FCA) Group’s recently launched Alfa Romeo Stelvio.Gothenburg, Sweden 15 June 2017: The powerful new Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV is equipped with SKF’s third generation, premium quality HBU3. A fully integrated, lightweight wheel bearing system, the HBU3 features a double row angular contact ball bearing with matched rings and ball-sets to provide the required preload. Contact angles are optimised to provide specific preload and withstand the extreme wheel load conditions expected with this high-performance vehicle. The

Essity Aktiebolag (publ) listed for trading on Nasdaq Stockholm

The leading global hygiene and health company Essity Aktiebolag (publ) was listed on Nasdaq Stockholm today and the company’s Class A and Class B shares have commenced trading.The listing of Essity is a result of the Annual General Meeting’s decision on April 5, 2017 to split the SCA Group into two listed companies: forest products company SCA, and hygiene and health company Essity.  “I am very pleased that Essity’s listing date has arrived. We believe this will increase value for our shareholders in the long-term through increased focus, customer value, development opportunities, and

UPM Raflatac launches new peel and reseal products for food labeling

(UPM Raflatac, Helsinki, 15 June 2017 at 10:00 EET) - UPM Raflatac has widened its food labeling product range with two new peel and reseal label materials for the European market. PEEL-RSEAL PP WHITE FTC 60 and PEEL-RSEAL PP CLEAR FTC 50 are ideal solutions for more demanding re-closure labeling applications where the packaging will be opened and closed multiple times. Open-close labels make packaging more user friendly and high-performance reclosing is essential for food packaging to ensure that food stays fresh. Both these new top-coated PP film face materials are compliant with food

Hafslund – Oslo City Council has approved transactions in Hafslund ASA

Reference is made to the stock exchange announcements on 26 April 2017, where it was announced that the City of Oslo, through a new wholly-owned company, will make a voluntary offer for the purchase of all shares in Hafslund ASA, which will be followed by a compulsory acquisition. The transactions were approved by the Oslo City Council on 14 June 2017 and is previously approved by the Norwegian, Swedish and Finnish Competition Authorities. The transactions are expected to be completed in third quarter 2017. Hafslund ASAOslo, 15 June 2017 For further information, please contact:

“THE INTERNET OF S**T SONG” MAKES FUN OF CONNECTED GADGETS.

Do you get all tangled up in technology? You are not alone. A majority of those surveyed say that technology frustrates them. At the same time, we’re surrounding ourselves with ever more connected products. Semcon is now launching its unique and slightly bizarre music video entitled “The Internet of S**t Song”.  This film makes fun of the hype surrounding IoT and the lack of focus on users. Naive puppet Alex stars.“Connected technology offers phenomenal potential, but unfortunately companies are currently investing vast amounts of money on solutions that miss

A MAJORITY FRUSTRATED BY TECHNOLOGY. SEMCON OPENS A HELPLINE.

– POKES FUN AT IOT HYPE IN A SLIGHTLY BIZARRE NEW VIDEO Do you feel that technology is taking over? You are not alone. In a new survey, the majority of respondents say technology frustrates them. At the same time, we’re surrounding ourselves with ever more advanced products. 30 billion gadgets are expected to be connected by 2020. In its music video “The Internet of S**t Song” , technology company Semcon pokes fun at the hype surrounding the Internet of Things (IoT) – and is also opening a helpline for people frustrated by technology.No fewer

Episurf Medical will exhibit at the ICRS Heritage Summit, held in Gothenburg, Sweden, on June 29 – July 1

Episurf Medical AB (NASDAQ: EPIS B) will exhibit at the ICRS Heritage Summit in Gothenburg, Sweden (Gothia Towers Hotel) on June 29 – July 1. This international meeting celebrates the 20th anniversary of the International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS), a global society promoting scientific research and knowledge exchange amongst physicians, scientists and patients focused around the field of cartilage repair. This summit will review the past, the present and the future of cartilage science. Professor Leif Ryd, Senior Medical Advisor of Episurf Medical, has been invited to talk about

Atlas Copco receives consent from noteholders

Stockholm, Sweden, June 15, 2017: Atlas Copco AB yesterday received the consent from holders of notes issued under its Euro Medium Term Note Program.On May 23, 2017, Atlas Copco announced an invitation to holders of notes issued under its Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) Program to consider waiving and amending certain terms and conditions of the notes in connection with the announced potential split of the Group in 2018. The noteholder meetings in respect of each series of notes were held yesterday and the extraordinary resolution proposed at each meeting was approved. For further

Ohio signs renewed contract with Opus Inspection

The State of Ohio, Environmental Protection Agency has signed a new contract with Opus Inspection’s subsidiary Envirotest to continue providing the vehicle emission inspection program, known as E-Check. The new contract continues through June 30, 2019 and may be extended at Ohio EPA’s option up to an additional two years, during which time the program is expected to transition to OBDII and Remote Sensing testing. Opus Inspection has provided a turnkey vehicle emission inspection program for the State of Ohio since 1995.The new E-Check program is based on Opus´ proven motorist-choice design,

Skanska renovates east end of Las Olas Boulevard in Florida, USA, for USD 49M, about SEK 440M

Skanska has signed a contract with the City of Fort Lauderdale for the Las Olas Boulevard improvements project in Florida, USA. The contract is worth USD 49M, about SEK 440M, which will be included in the US order bookings for the second quarter 2017.The contract consists of the construction of an about 24,000 square-meter, 670-space parking facility, an amenity deck, a beachfront park with green spaces, architectural shade canopy, interactive water feature, and streetscape improvements to the entire beach corridor. Construction services began in June 2017, and the project is expected to

Receipt of payment for KRI oil exports

15 June 2017 Genel Energy plc Receipt of payment for KRI oil exports from Tawke field Genel Energy plc (‘Genel’) notes the announcement from DNO ASA, as operator of the Tawke field, that the Tawke field partners have received a payment of $41.26 million from the Kurdistan Regional Government as payment towards March 2017 crude oil deliveries to the export market from the Tawke field. The payment reflects full settlement of the invoiced amount for March 2017 oil sales, and includes $34.60 million towards monthly entitlement and $6.65 million towards recovery of historical

Finnish engineering talent draws Hongkongese Paladin to Finland

A Hong Kong stock exchange listed investment holding company Paladin Ltd (HKEX 495) has established two technology companies in Finland. The company duo named Kindhelm and Pexraytech is set to conduct research and product development as well as carry out system integration projects and programs. Recruitment of new employees has started.Paladin trusts in the strength of Finnish engineering. As Paladin investigated the possibilities of entering the Finnish market, the Hongkongese company became particularly attracted by the level and experience of applied research and product development

Information in relation to E Out Instrument AB’s SEK 218,250,000 Earn-out Debt Instruments 2017/2019

(relating to the sale of bonds and shares issued by Candyking Holding AB (publ)) (the “Instrument”) ISIN: SE0009857949Stockholm on 15 April 2017 On 17 February 2017 Candyking Holding AB (publ) (the “Company” or “Candyking”) announced that Cloetta AB (publ) through its wholly owned subsidiary E Out Instruments AB (“Cloetta”) had acquired the shares in the Company as well as the Company’s outstanding bonds and certain other debt for a purchase price amounting to MSEK 325 on a cash and debt free basis (the “Purchase Price”). Further, based upon Cloetta’s and Candyking’s combined sales

Kamux Oyj: Kamux continues to expand: 40th car showroom in Finland to be opened in August in Espoo

Kamux Corporation   Press Release   15 June 2017 at 9:00    Kamux continues to expand: 40th car showroom in Finland to be opened in August in Espoo   Kamux, a company specialising in used car sales, continues its strong growth. The company is expanding its operations in the Helsinki Metropolitan area by opening a new car showroom in Olarinluoma, Espoo in August. Firm foothold on the Helsinki Metropolitan area "With our new showroom, we are gaining an even firmer foothold on the used cars market in Finland. We already have one showroom in Espoo, and at the moment, we have a

ElectriCity readying for the next phase – expanding traffic with electric vehicles in Gothenburg

After two successful years with electric buses on route 55 in Gothenburg, Sweden, the partners in the ElectriCity venture have decided to expand electric bus operations in the city. In June next year two electrically powered high-capacity buses will start operating on route 16. At the same time, plans are under way to expand the demo arena with heavy vehicles for quiet and emission-free urban traffic.“Gothenburg has a strong automotive industry and is the Nordic region’s logistics hub. One benefit is that we get involved early in testing next-generation technology. That’s exciting and we

Bactiguard enters new partnership for Italy

Bactiguard has entered partnership with Gada Italia Srl (“Gada”), a specialized and leading distributor of medical devices and integrated healthcare services.“The Gada group is a leading provider of integrated healthcare solutions to the public and private hospitals in Italy and we are confident that they have the competence and resources required to offer advanced infection prevention solutions and strengthen the Bactiguard brand in Italy”, says Christian Kinch, CEO. “We have not been satisfied with the sales development in Italy for some time and have therefore been searching for a new

Changes to the forest products company SCA’s Executive Management

As a final step in the split of the SCA Group into two listed companies, the Board has today – in connection with Magnus Groth being relieved of his duties as President and CEO – appointed Ulf Larsson as President and CEO of SCA. Magnus Groth has been appointed President and CEO of Essity Aktiebolag (publ), which has today been admitted for trading on Nasdaq Stockholm.The distribution of the SCA Group’s hygiene and health company, Essity Aktiebolag (publ), approved by the 2017 Annual General Meeting, has now been completed. As previously communicated, the forest products company SCA has a

SCA changes publication date of interim report for the second quarter of 2017

SCA will publish its interim report for the January 1 – June 30, 2017 period on July 21.The interim report will be available for viewing and downloaded at sca.com. Media and analysts will be invited to a press conference via webcast and telephone during which President and CEO Ulf Larsson and CFO Toby Lawton will present the report.       For further information, please contact: Björn Lyngfelt, Senior Vice President Communications, +46 60 19 34 98Nils Lindholm, Investor Relations Director, +46 70 585 41 05    NB:This is information is that SCA is obliged to make public

Sales development in May and second quarter 2017

May 2017 The H&M group’s sales including VAT increased by 4 percent in local currencies in May 2017 compared to the same month the previous year. Converted into SEK sales increased by 8 percent. In the first half of the month sales were affected by tough market conditions in several countries. Sales improved considerably in the second half of the month. Second quarter 2017 In the second quarter of 2017, i.e. during period 1 March to 31 May, sales including VAT increased by 5 percent in local currencies compared to the corresponding quarter the previous year. Converted into SEK

ElectriCity readying for the next phase – expanding traffic with electric vehicles

After two successful years with electric buses on route 55 in Gothenburg, Sweden, the partners in the ElectriCity venture have decided to expand electric bus operations in the city. In June next year two electrically powered high-capacity buses will start operating on route 16. At the same time, plans are under way to expand the demo arena with heavy vehicles for quiet and emission-free urban traffic.“Gothenburg has a strong automotive industry and is the Nordic region’s logistics hub. One benefit is that we get involved early in testing next-generation technology. That’s exciting and we

Management changes at Handelsbanken

Suzanne Minifie has been appointed Head of Handelsbanken Yorkshire & North East UK. She will also be a member of the Bank´s Senior Management.  Suzanne Minifie currently works as Area Manager at Handelsbanken Northern UK. The appointment is subject to regulatory approval and will be effective from the date of this approval being received.  She succeeds Simon Lodge, who will retire with effect from 31 August. Johan Lagerström has asked to be relieved of his duties as Group Chief Communications Officer for family reasons. He will also leave the Bank’s Senior Management and will work

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