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Esa Kaikkonen appointed Metsä Group’s Executive Vice President, Strategy

Metsä Group Stock Exchange Release 8 December 2016 at 9.30 EET LL.M. Esa Kaikkonen has been appointed Metsä Group’s Executive Vice President, Strategy as of March 1, 2017. Kaikkonen continues also in his current role as Executive Vice President, Metsä Wood. He is a member of Metsä Group’s Executive Management Team and reports to President and CEO Kari Jordan. Before his position as Executive Vice President, Metsä Wood, Kaikkonen worked as Metsä Group’s General Counsel during 2003–2012. Metsä Group’s Executive Vice President, Strategy since 2006 Hannu Anttila, will retire on May 1,

BillerudKorsnäs explores new technologies – launches full scale tests adding MFC to its paperboard

After promising initial tests, BillerudKorsnäs is now moving ahead with full scale trials adding microfibrillated cellulose, MFC, to its paperboard products. The initiative is made possible through a new cooperation with Norwegian biorefinery pioneer Borregaard.Recent development has allowed for industrial scale extraction of the components of cellulosic fibres in wood, the fibrils. For a paper and board maker, adding microfibrillated cellulose, MFC, in the production process opens up opportunities for new functionality and for further improved resource efficiency. To explore these

Orexo appeal Zubsolv® US district court decision

Uppsala, Sweden, December 8, 2016 - Orexo AB (publ.) announces that it has appealed the decision rendered by the United States District Court for the District of Delaware on November 15, 2016 regarding the validity of Orexo’s US Patent No. 8,940,330 protecting Zubsolv. The decision was rendered in the patent litigation regarding Actavis’s generic Zubsolv 1.4/0.36 mg and 5.7/1.4 mg buprenorphine/naloxone products, and Orexo’s US Patent Nos. 8,454,996 (expiring in September 2019) and 8,940,330 (expiring in September 2032). In the decision, the district court held that Orexo’s ‘996 patent

Enersize selects Sedermera Fondkommission as advisor for planned listing on Nasdaq Stockholm First North during 2017

The listing process starts directly and exact information will follow in an investor memorandum to be published later. Enersize recently added one large Chinese glass manufacturer to its project list after previously announcing orders in both the Chinese vehicle and electronics sector. Christian Merheim, Chairman of the Board Enersize, comments: “With an attractive case we had a large selection of advisors to choose from. We are very happy to announce that we choose Sedermera. We had our initial discussions with them over a year ago and we have been impressed with their thoroughness,

LeoVegas launched in Denmark!

As previously communicated, LeoVegas has been granted a gaming licence in Denmark. The pre-launch planning has gone according to plan, and today we welcome people throughout Denmark to LeoVegas' award-winning mobile casino. "We are very excited that we can offer LeoVegas in Denmark," comments Gustaf Hagman, Group CEO. "I see Denmark as yet another step in our continued expansion. Denmark is another market in which we will use our mobile position to offer the greatest gaming experience and be number one in mobile gaming." LeoVegas' expansion strategy is to enter regulated markets or

Akastor ASA: Frontica Advantage joins NES Global Talent to create a leading staffing service provider for the Oil and Gas sector

Akastor ASA (OSE: AKA), an oil service investment company, has entered into a definitive agreement with the owners of NES Global Talent (NES) to join its Frontica Advantage (Advantage) business with NES. Akastor will become a shareholder in the combined company. The combination creates a global leader in staffing services to the oil and gas industry. Established in 1978, NES is a manpower specialist with more than 45 offices in 28 countries across Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia, Australia and the Middle East. NES has experienced strong growth in revenue and operational results over

Heavy alcohol use changes adolescents’ brain

Heavy alcohol use during adolescence alters the development of brain, according to a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital. Cortical thinning was observable in young people who had been heavy drinkers throughout their adolescence. The findings were published in Addiction. The study performed magnetic resonance imaging of the brain structure on young and healthy, but heavy-drinking adults who had been heavy drinkers throughout their adolescence, as well as on age-matched light-drinking control participants. They participated in three cross-

Enersize selects Sedermera Fondkommission as advisor for planned listing on Nasdaq Stockholm First North during 2017

As announced previously Enersize Oy (”Enersize”), of which Cleantech Invest Oyj (”Cleantech Invest”) holds 42.7%, has been investigating a listing of Enersize on Nasdaq Stockholm First North. Sedermera Fondkommission has now been selected to handle this process. The timing of the listing is estimated to be during 2017.The listing process starts directly and exact information will follow in an investor memorandum to be published later. Enersize recently added one large Chinese glass manufacturer to its project list after previously announcing orders in both the Chinese vehicle and

Fortum Energy Review: More collaboration needed in the Nordic power market

FORTUM CORPORATION ONLINE NEWS 8 DECEMBER 2016Fortum today published its latest Energy Review, which focuses on the Nordic power market. In the Energy Review, Fortum emphasises the need for cross-border coordination and collaboration of policy decisions in developing the Nordic power market.  “The Nordic electricity market can be considered one of the most efficient regional markets in the world. Throughout its existence, it has ensured a good security of supply and economical electricity prices in the wholesale market. To ensure the continued success of the Nordic power market, a few

Completion of sale of Nordic Waterproofing Holding A/S shares

NOT FOR PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES, AUSTRALIA, CANADA, SWITZERLAND, SOUTH AFRICA, SINGAPORE, HONG KONG OR JAPAN, OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION IN WHICH THE PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE WOULD BE UNLAWFUL This information is information that Nordic Waterproofing is obliged to disclose pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation.The information was released for public disclosure, through the agency of the contact person below.The information was submitted for publication at 7.15 a.m. CET, on 8 December 2016.Funds advised

Cleantech Invest Oyj - Managers' Transactions

Person subject to the notification requirement Name: Penney, James  Position: Member of the Board/Deputy member  Issuer: Cleantech Invest Oyj  LEI: 74370040F0RYWDWUJC65  Notification type: INITIAL NOTIFICATION  Reference number: 74370040F0RYWDWUJC65_20161207183009_2 Transaction date: 7 Dec 2016  Venue: OFF-EXCHANGE TRANSACTIONS (XOFF)  Instrument type: SHARE  ISIN: FI4000092523  Nature of the transaction: ACQUISITION  Transaction Details (1):  Volume: 60715  Unit price: 1.40000 EUR  Aggregated transactions (1):  Volume: 60715  Volume

Nordic Nanovector: Mandatory notification of trade - primary insider

Oslo, Norway, 8 December 2016 On 7 December 2016, primary insider Jostein Dahle, Chief Scientific Officer of Nordic Nanovector ASA, sold 70,000 shares in Nordic Nanovector ASA at an average price of NOK 116.09 per share.Following this transaction, Jostein Dahle, and his related parties, own 204,958 shares in Nordic Nanovector ASA. Jostein Dahle also holds 135,000 options in Nordic Nanovector ASA.This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 4-2 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

MANDATORY NOTIFICATION OF TRADES

Chairman buys shares in Panoro Energy ASAOslo, 8 December 2016: Panoro Energy ASA (the “Panoro” or the “Company” with OSE ticker “PEN”) announces that on 7 December 2016 Mr. Julien Balkany, non-executive Chairman and member of the Board of Directors, has through Balkany Investments LLC, an affiliate controlled by him, bought 225,338 shares at an average price of NOK 3.6872 per share. Following this purchase, Mr. Balkany, has a direct and indirect control and beneficial ownership of 1,325,444 shares in Panoro Energy ASA. This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant

Uncertainties related to climate engineering limit its use in curbing climate change

Climate engineering refers to the systematic, large-scale modification of the environment using various climate intervention techniques. However, a new study by VTT and the Finnish Meteorological Institute suggests that the uncertainties associated with climate engineering are too great for it to provide an alternative to the rapid reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Climate engineering has been proposed as a rapid and cost-effective means of mitigating climate change. It has been suggested that climate engineering could be used to postpone cuts to greenhouse gas emissions while still

Allianz Worldwide Partners names Matthias Wuensche as Director, Global Market Management and Innovation

Wuensche will play a leading role in developing new product and service offerings and position Allianz Worldwide Partners as the partner of choiceMatthias Wuensche heads up the function that monitors and researches markets around the world, with the aim of generating and implementing new ideas that challenge established business models in the insurance and assistance industry. In order to respond rapidly to new opportunities, he is setting up and developing global innovation centers to create, test, and launch new products, services and business processes.  “My main goal is to ensure

OKI Data Americas Launches New C9DP+ Envelope Feeder

Based on customer feedback, new envelope feeder showcases improved ease of use, reliability and expanded media supportMount Laurel, NJ (December 7, 2016) – OKI Data Americas  – a leader and innovator in LED digital printing – announces a new and improved cost-effective envelope feeder for in-house print applications. The C9DP+ envelope feeder  turns the already versatile and graphics-oriented C900 Series of printers into short-run production systems achieving increased efficiency and requiring fewer interventions.

Sale of shares in Nordic Waterproofing Holding A/S

NOT FOR PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES, AUSTRALIA, CANADA, SWITZERLAND, SOUTH AFRICA, SINGAPORE, HONG KONG OR JAPAN, OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION IN WHICH THE PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE WOULD BE UNLAWFUL This information is information that Nordic Waterproofing is obliged to disclose pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation.The information was released for public disclosure, through the agency of the contact person below.The information was submitted for publication at 7.15 p.m. CET, on 7 December 2016.ABG Sundal

Franck Pivert is appointed Director of Direct & Digital Solutions for Allianz Worldwide Partners

Franck Pivert, Director of the Direct & Digital Solutions business, is responsible for growing direct sales (B2C) and new digital solutions for Allianz Worldwide Partners.  A B2B2C specialist, his goal is to diversify and digitize the company’s offerings for travel insurance, automotive insurance, assistance and international health. In this position, Franck leads the development of international B2C offers and digital solutions for Allianz Worldwide Partners. These new digital services demonstrate the Group’s ambition to continually digitize its solutions to better align with the needs

UTA appoints new Center for African American Studies director

Expert on sociology of religion, race and class selectedARLINGTON, Texas -- The University of Texas at Arlington has named Jason Shelton, an associate professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology and expert on the sociology of religion, race and class, as director of the University’s Center for African American Studies. His appointment takes effect Jan. 1, 2017. Shelton joined UTA in 2008 as an assistant professor and has served as a faculty affiliate of the Center since its founding in 2012. He is a heavily sought-after speaker and media commentator on black middle class

AKTIA BANK PLC: SHARE REPURCHASE 07.12.2016

AKTIA BANK PLC: SHARE REPURCHASE 07.12.2016                                                            Helsinki Stock Exchange                                                      Trade date                                         07.12.2016                        Bourse trade                                      PURCHASEAmount                                              6000 shares Total cost                                           56 367,48 EUR           Average price / share                        9,394580 EUR           Highest price / share                         9,

Sale of shares in Nordic Waterproofing Holding A/S

NOT FOR PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES, AUSTRALIA, CANADA, SWITZERLAND, SOUTH AFRICA, SINGAPORE, HONG KONG OR JAPAN, OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION IN WHICH THE PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE WOULD BE UNLAWFUL   ABG Sundal Collier AB (“ABG Sundal Collier”) and Carnegie Investment Bank AB (”Carnegie”) have been retained to explore the opportunity to sell shares in Nordic Waterproofing Holding A/S ("Nordic Waterproofing") (the “Placing”). The shares are owned by funds advised by Axcel A/S (“Axcel”) and by KIRKBI Invest A/S (“

FISKARS CORPORATION: ACQUISITION OF OWN SHARES 07.12.2016

Fiskars Corporation NOTIFICATION     07.12.2016 at 18:30   FISKARS CORPORATION: ACQUISITION OF OWN SHARES 07.12.2016                                        Date 07.12.2016  Exchange transaction Buy  Share class FIS1V  Amount       2,000  Average price/share 16.9269 EURHighest price/share 17.00 EURLowest price/share 16.70 EURTotal price 33,835.80 EUR          The shares held by Fiskars Corporation on 07.12.2016:

DIGNITANA PARTNERS WITH BOA TECHNOLOGY TO DEVELOP THE WORLD’S FIRST PRECISION-FIT SCALP COOLING CAP

Nation’s First and Only FDA Cleared Scalp Cooling System for Reducing Chemotherapy Hair Loss to Add Boa System for Enhanced Comfort and Product Success to DigniCap®Dallas, TX – December 7, 2016—Dignitana, a world leader in medical scalp-cooling technology, has entered an exclusive partnership with Boa® Technology, creator of the award-winning, patented Boa® system, to produce an adaptive, precision fit cap for use with the DigniCap® scalp cooling system. DigniCap® was cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in December 2015, and is the first medical scalp cooling device to receive

Freedesk AB carries out a successful funding and prepares for its public listing on AktieTorget planned for spring 2017

In autumn 2016, Freedesk AB (“Freedesk”) received a total of SEK 5 million by means of a private placement, implemented in order to enable the company to follow up important customer leads as well as to finance investments in sales efforts and marketing. The proceeds will also increase the company’s capacity for innovation and enable further work on production efficiency improvements and cost reductions. Freedesk is now preparing for its initial public offering and subsequent planned public listing on AktieTorget, which is scheduled to take place in spring 2017.People today live longer than

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