ABAX Group AS – Announcement of Fixed Income Investor Meetings
Larvik (Norway), January 8, 2025 – ABAX Group AS (“ABAX” or the “Company”) has mandated DNB Markets as Global Coordinator and Joint Bookrunner, and Carnegie AS as Joint Bookrunner, to arrange a series of fixed-income investor calls commencing on January 9, 2025. A four-year SEK-denominated senior secured bond issue may follow, subject to inter alia market conditions. The net proceeds from the contemplated bond issue are intended to be used for refinancing of the Company’s existing NOK 1,000M senior secured bonds with ISIN NO0010885312 (the “Existing Bonds”) and general corporate purposes. The Existing Bonds will be redeemed in full at the prevailing call price, subject to a successful placement of new bonds. This information is inside information pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation ("MAR") and is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to MAR article 17 and Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. This information was published by Sofia Toll, CMO of ABAX at 07:30 AM CET on the 8th of January 2025.
The lease term is 15 years, with occupancy scheduled for summer 2026.
BPC Instruments is a technology company that develops and offers analytical instruments for bioenergy and environmental biotechnology. The company has its headquarters in Lund and currently leases premises of 1,200 square metres from Wihlborgs at Ideon, but needs more space to scale up its operations.
The building is highly flexible to allow for future uses and equipped with modern technical installations that enable continuous optimisation of operations. The aim is to achieve Miljöbyggnad gold level certification.
Hasslanda is the new business district in Lund that has emerged in conjunction with the construction of the new junction for the E22 motorway, and is located south of Gastelyckan and north of the municipal border with Staffanstorp. Wihlborgs’ Tomaten 1 property is at the far south of the area and is easily accessible directly from the E22. Here, BPC Instruments will neighbour the contract manufacturer Inpac, whose facility Wihlborgs completed in spring 2024. At the nearby property, Stora Råby 32:22, Wihlborgs is currently constructing a facility for the electronics company NOTE Lund.
Wihlborgs is investing SEK 79 million, including the land value of SEK 11 million.
“We are grateful for our continued partnership with Wihlborgs, which enables our expansion. Their ability to understand and meet our needs means we can look forward to moving into premises that are well suited to our operations going forward,” says Jing Liu, CEO of BPC Instruments.
“We are pleased to deepen our partnership with BPC Instruments and that the company is continuing its development in Lund. The new facilities show that there is substantial demand for modern production facilities in combination with offices in Lund. It is positive both for us and for the city as a whole that we can meet this demand. This is also in line with Wihlborgs’ cluster strategy, which entails grouping several properties in the same geographical area. This enables us to offer efficient property management as well as opportunities for tenants with new needs,” says Ulrika Hallengren, CEO of Wihlborgs.
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The annual Consumer Electronics Show represents a highpoint in the world of technology and innovation. This year, Volvo Group is honored to be one of four influential companies delivering a keynote on the main stage.
The theme for the Volvo Group keynote is ‘Confidently Ahead’, signaling Volvo Group’s commitment to continue driving prosperity, as it has done for almost 100 years.
“We are here in Las Vegas today to deliver a simple, yet urgent message: The time for talk is over. The time for action is now,” says Martin Lundstedt.
The Volvo Group leader is calling on policymakers and industrial leaders alike to accelerate the transition to zero emission vehicles (ZEVs).
“Given the challenges the world is facing due to climate change, it is time to reimagine the transport system for the next 100 years. Without transport, mobility, and infrastructure solutions, modern life would come to a standstill. So much of our world relies on getting goods to their destination, taking people to work, and building societies – but we must do it considerably more sustainable,” he adds.
Progress and prosperityWith freight volumes expected to see a fivefold increase by 2050, the transition to ZEV solutions has become a clear necessity. The good news is that these solutions are already available and are in continuous development, as Volvo Group’s showcase of advanced battery electric solutions, hydrogen fuel cell technology and renewable fuel demonstrates. Martin Lundstedt believes that the transition to a more efficient and cleaner transport system relies on more than the automotive sector: it depends upon the actions of policymakers, state, and industrial leaders.
“Policymakers must accelerate the adoption of ZEV transport and infrastructure solutions. We need the clean energy production, dependable charging infrastructure, and effective incentives in place to hasten adoption. This transformation is not about switching to a single new product or technology – it is about accelerating a paradigm shift – and we cannot do that alone. The time for talking is over. We need to get this show on the road, and we must start now if we wish to shape the world we want to live in,” says Martin Lundstedt.
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The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport and infrastructure solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers’ uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. The Volvo Group is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, employs more than 100,000 people and serves customers in almost 190 markets. In 2023, net sales amounted to SEK 553 billion (EUR 48 billion). Volvo shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.
ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement to acquire 3millID Corporation and Third Millennium Systems Ltd (“3millID and Third Millennium”), companies within readers and credentials for physical access control based in the US and UK.
"I am very pleased to welcome 3millID and Third Millennium into the ASSA ABLOY Group, exciting technological additions that will reinforce our current offering within physical access control, and provide complementary growth opportunities,” says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY.
"Welcoming 3millID and Third Millennium into the HID family demonstrates our continued investment in core physical access control technologies. These acquisitions bring new opportunities to increase customer choice and relevance within our portfolio and will enhance our presence outside of the United States,” says Björn Lidefelt, EVP and Head of HID.
Founded in 2015 and headquartered in, Highlands Ranch, Colorado, 3millID is a solutions provider of proprietary access control readers and technology-enabled products to enterprise end customers in North America. Third Millennium, founded in 1996 and based in Wales, UK, is a provider of access control solutions and software to enterprise and government end customers in the UK and Europe, with robust in-house technology expertise.
Since 2015, the two companies have had a commercial partnership, encompassing technology development and sales. The two companies have a total of some 40 employees and will be part of HID´s Physical Access Control Solutions Business Area.
Sales for 2023 amounted to about MUSD 21 (approx. MSEK 220) with a strong EBIT margin. The acquisition will be accretive to EPS from the start.
The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close during the first quarter of 2025.
For more information, please contact:
Nico Delvaux, President and CEO, tel.no: +46 8 506 485 82Erik Pieder, CFO and Executive Vice President, tel. no: +46 8 506 485 72 Björn Tibell, Head of Investor Relations, tel.no: +46 70 275 67 68
About ASSA ABLOY
The ASSA ABLOY Group is the global leader in access solutions. The Group operates worldwide with 61,000 employees and sales of SEK 141 billion. The Group has leading positions in areas such as efficient door openings, trusted identities and entrance automation. ASSA ABLOY's innovations enable safe, secure and convenient access to physical and digital places. Every day, we help billions of people experience a more open world.
Jenny joined Tele2 and the Group Leadership Team in May 2023 and has been responsible for HR, including culture, change management and people engagement.
- I want to thank Jenny for her contributions to Tele2. She has played an important role in strengthening the organisation and drive change during her time at the company, says Jean Marc Harion, CEO & President at Tele2.
Karin Wadström Sjöstedt, currently Head of Workforce Management at Tele2, will take on the position as acting EVP People and Change effective from today.
For more information, please contact:
Fredrik Hallstan, Head of External Communications Phone: +46761 15 38 30
Stefan Billing, Head of Investor Relations, Phone: +46701 66 33 10
Tele2 is a leading telco with the purpose to enable a society of unlimited possibilities. Through our networks and services — ranging from mobile and fixed connectivity, telephony and data network services to TV, streaming and global IoT solutions — we are deeply connected to every aspect of today’s digital lifestyle. By making our infrastructure more powerful, reliable and sustainable, we enable society to become that as well. Tele2 was founded in 1993 and is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. In 2023, Tele2 generated revenue of SEK 29 billion and reported an underlying EBITDAaL of SEK 10 billion. For latest news and definitions of measures, please see our homepage www.tele2.com
· Smart Eye is the industry’s leading Driver Monitoring System (DMS) provider, with over 40% market share · Greater Than is the global provider of risk intelligence into road safety and climate impact · Together, the companies are conducting a data-driven research initiative to analyze how driver behaviors, such as eye movements and responses to distraction alerts, impact crash risk and inform the development of advanced in-cabin safety systems
Greater Than, the global provider of risk intelligence into road safety and climate impact, and Smart Eye AB, the industry leader in Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS), today announced a strategic collaboration to deepen the understanding of driver risk and advance life-saving vehicle technologies.
The partnership will combine Greater Than’s risk intelligence with Smart Eye’s advanced driver monitoring system technology to explore the correlation between driver eye movements, Advanced Driver Distraction Warning (ADDW) alerts, and crash risk.
Together, the companies are conducting comprehensive research to advance the understanding of driver distraction and drowsiness. Using Smart Eye’s AIS system – a complete driver support solution designed for small-volume OEMs and fleet vehicles – to detect driver fatigue and distraction, the project will collect real-world behavioral data and combine with Greater Than’s predictive risk analytics to refine and enhance the services.
“At Smart Eye, we are dedicated to transforming how vehicles understand and respond to human behavior,” said Magnus Brunzell, VP of AIS, Smart Eye. “This partnership with Greater Than allows us to combine our expertise in Driver Monitoring Systems with their advanced risk intelligence to create a safer driving environment. By integrating predictive crash analytics with real-time behavioral monitoring, we are pushing the boundaries of what in-cabin AI systems can achieve.”
From July 7, 2026, all new vehicles in the EU must incorporate an ADDW system that observes driver eye movements and issues warnings when distractions are detected. Using the data collected through Smart Eye’s AIS systems and Greater Than’s risk intelligence, the two companies will also explore the correlation between ADDW alerts, driver behavior, and crash probability. These insights will help automakers refine ADDW systems to improve safety outcomes and meet compliance standards.
With over 40% market share in DMS and a proven track record of collaborations with global automakers like Nissan, GM, and BMW, Smart Eye is at the forefront of AI-driven automotive safety solutions. Greater Than has been training its world-leading AI technology for 20 years with real-life data from 106 countries and 1,600 cities. As a result, it can rapidly predict crash probability and climate impact. Its customers include organizations across the insurance, fleet, mobility and automotive industries. Together, the two companies are uniquely positioned to set new standards in driver monitoring and risk analytics, offering solutions that benefit automotive manufacturers, fleet managers, and drivers alike.
“This collaboration will facilitate valuable research that has the potential to transform the driver experience and save lives,” said Johanna Forseke, Chief Business Officer and Deputy CEO at Greater Than. “By understanding driver behavior, and the effects that safety warnings have on risk level, this partnership will be revolutionary to the future of cabin monitoring technology and the management of global road safety.”
About 830 million people around the world suffer from diabetes1, living with the risk of diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) and amputation. Siren has developed “the Siren sock” as well as remote patient monitoring clinical teams, creating a service ecosystem for patients at risk of DFU. The system has been clinically proven to reduce the risk of ulcers by up to 68%2 and amputations by 83%2. This means less suffering for patients and is estimated to lower the cost of care by approximately USD 10,000 per patient annually. In addition, the workload for physicians is reduced, which is increasingly important in the pressurised healthcare environment.
“Our strategic investment in Siren reflects our commitment to integrating into digital ecosystems and pioneering innovative digital solutions that revolutionise healthcare delivery,” says Zlatko Rihter, CEO of Mölnlycke and continues “Helping to prevent wounds from occurring is also in line with Mölnlycke’s Wound Care mission to ‘help free patients from the burden of wounds’ and our ambition to further support healthcare in the post-acute segment.”
“We’re excited to team up with Mölnlycke to tackle diabetic foot ulcers at their earliest stages”, says Ran Ma, co-founder and CEO of Siren. “By investing in preventive technologies like ours, Mölnlycke is demonstrating real vision and leadership in helping patients avoid the debilitating consequences of diabetic foot ulcers. Their investment sends a clear message that prevention matters. By catching issues before they escalate, we can help patients stay healthy and independent, reduce unnecessary procedures, and ultimately make a real difference in their lives.”
This investment marks a significant step forward in the fight against diabetic foot ulcers, combining Mölnlycke’s expertise in wound care with Siren’s innovative technology. Together, the aim is to enhance patient outcomes, reduce healthcare costs and alleviate the burden on healthcare providers.
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About Siren’s solution
Siren has developed a technology for integrating sensors into a yarn that can be converted into textiles. The technology has been incorporated into temperature-sensing socks for monitoring diabetic patients for early signs of DFU by detecting hot-spots on the feet. The socks are fitted with Bluetooth connectivity, battery and an accelerometer tracking patient movement.
Besides the physical socks, Siren has also established a remote patient monitoring team of home-based wound care nurses. The sock continuously tracks patients and sends alerts to the remote care team on any signs of hot spots development and allows for an early triaging and intervention, enabling the Siren to minimize false positives and reduce physician workload.
References
1 WHO, https://www.who.int/health-topics/diabetes
2 Shih et al., Effectiveness of a Continuous Remote Temperature Monitoring Program to Reduce Foot Ulcers and Amputations: Multicenter Postmarket Registry Study, JMIR Diabetes 2024
As the leading European producer of coated and uncoated paperboards, Metsä Board’s product range covers lightweight folding boxboards, food service boards and white kraftliners. Its products are used for a wide range of consumer and luxury retail packaging.
PCD will be the ideal event to connect packaging developers, designers, and suppliers with Metsä Board as the perfect partner to help them shape the future of their beauty, perfume, cosmetics and luxury goods.
Metsä Board will showcase its lightweight paperboards designed to require less material without compromising strength. Using fresh wood fibre from Northern forests also ensures the high quality of Metsä Board’s paperboards, making them ideal for quality printing, varnishing and conversion with luxurious finishes such as foiling or embossing.
At PCD, Metsä Board’s team will also explain how to reduce packaging’s carbon footprint. The two main factors affecting the carbon footprint of packaging is the energy type used in manufacture and the weight of the packaging. 90% of Metsä Board’s total energy consumption is already fossil free and the company’s target is to have fossil free production and products by the end of 2030. Metsä Board’s experts will be available to present third party verified carbon footprint calculations at the stand.
The event will allow Metsä Board to explain how its 360 Services offer customers expertise beyond paperboard selection in topics such as packaging design and sustainability. Metsä Board can provide design fit-for-purpose packaging solutions to help customers reduce the use of plastic and improve package recyclability and material efficiency.
Christophe Baudry, Sales Director Brand Owners, Beautycare & Healthcare at Metsä Board, said: “We’re excited to be attending the PCD Event. It’s an excellent opportunity to discuss how Metsä Board can help customers reach their sustainability goals. We can give them real examples of how collaboration has made a difference, including the recently developed innovative, space-saving promotional packaging for HejBuddy, a Finnish cosmetics brand. Offering luxury appeal, the new lightweight packaging is 50% lighter than a traditional rigid box made of recycled fibres. It requires minimal storage capacity as it can be easily folded into a box, and once used, it can be recycled easily."
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“Teneo offers a proven, scalable platform for enterprises managing millions of interactions monthly,” said JD Ackley , Co-Founder of Raizor. “This collaboration ensures our customers access practical, industry-leading tools that drive efficiency and growth.”
Teneo AI: transforming customer interactions
Teneo AI’s patented technology automates up to 60% of voice calls, reducing costs to under $0.40 per call—significantly lower than the $6.00 cost of live-agent support. For calls requiring human assistance, Teneo ensures accurate routing and provides detailed conversation summaries, empowering agents to deliver faster, more meaningful resolutions.
Key benefits of Teneo AI for Raizor customers
· 60% call containment: Automate most routine interactions, slashing operational costs. · Accurate routing: Get customers to the right agent or team on the first attempt, improving satisfaction. · Empowered agents: Provide rich conversation summaries, speeding up resolutions and creating better customer experiences. · Scalability: Handle millions of interactions monthly in 86+ languages, maintaining consistent global performance. · Proven results: Teneo powers 15% of global automated voice conversations, helping businesses scale from 3 million to 10 million calls per month in just four months. · Revenue growth: Free agents to focus on high-value tasks, driving a 6% increase in upsell revenue. · Compliance-ready: ISO 27001-certified for security and regulatory peace of mind.
A seamless, Future-ready Platform
For Raizor customers, Teneo AI offers a flexible, future-proof platform that integrates effortlessly with major systems like Genesys Cloud and Amazon Connect. Powered by Microsoft Azure, Teneo ensures enterprise-grade reliability and scalability, while advanced AI orchestration enables businesses to manage multiple Large Language Models (LLMs) and stay in full control of data privacy and compliance.
Oulu, Finland and Kyoto, Japan – January 9, 2025 – TactoTek , the global leader in In-Mold Structural Electronics (IMSE®) technology, today announced that Kyocera, a global innovation leader in fine ceramic components, electronics, and technology solutions, has joined TactoTek’s current funding round with an investment of €5 million. In addition, Kyocera is advancing their haptics solution, HAPTIVITY®*, by in-molding their piezoceramic actuators within IMSE parts, to HAPTIVITY® i.
Kyocera’s HAPTIVITY® platform is designed to combine force sensing and tactile feedback to create intuitive and user-friendly experiences. Force sensing activates capacitive touch interfaces with intent, while tactile feedback confirms actions by feel.
Kyocera’s piezoceramic actuators reflect its leadership in developing fine ceramic materials in industrial and consumer applications. As a TactoTek licensee, Kyocera has integrated its components within IMSE human-machine interface (HMI) surfaces. The result is unique HMI solutions that are thin, light, and tactile.
“With HAPTIVITY® i, Kyocera fulfills the intent of TactoTek’s licensing model—enabling our partners to combine IMSE technology with their own strengths to secure and extend their market position,” noted Jussi Harvela, CEO at TactoTek. “Kyocera’s significant investment in TactoTek’s current financing round reflects the market potential of IMSE technologies, including Kyocera’s current customers and prospects.”
TactoTek develops and validates IMSE technology that it licenses to an ecosystem of partners, including designers, manufacturers, integrators, and OEMs/brands who design, manufacture, and integrate IMSE into their product offerings. User interfaces and lighting solutions are among the prominent IMSE use cases.
“The use of capacitive touch switches in HMIs has become common, and the market demand for tactile sensation is growing. On the other hand, conventional technology has not been able to make it thinner and lighter with tactile functions." said Masafumi Ikeuchi, Executive Officer of Kyocera Corporation. "HAPTIVITY® i is the world's first technology to successfully add a tactile function to an HMI while maintaining a thin and light design by encapsulating piezo ceramics with resin using IMSE technology. IMSE also opened the possibility of integrating piezo ceramics and Kyocera's extensive product range.”
*) ”HAPTIVITY” is a registered trademark of Kyocera Corporation.
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The concept of low impact living focuses on energy efficiency, the use of sustainable technologies and excellent accessibility to the city center, reducing the need for car travel. The project uses certified materials and manages drinking water efficiently. The new building meets the strict requirements of the international BREEAM sustainability certification, at the Very Good level.
Next to the building, there will be a herb bed, picnic sets, as well as nature trail stops. A nearby park, along with its pond, playground, amphitheater, and cycle path, will also provide significant recreational benefits for the community.
Construction of this phase will start in January 2025 with expected completion at the turn of 2026/2027.
The residential project named after the prominent Czech industrialist Emil Kolben will offer a total of 1,069 residential units across five phases, covering an area of 51,000 square meters.
YIT has started the construction of a self-developed row house and apartment building called Asunto Oy Raaseporin Norra Marina on the shore of Ekenäs’ North Harbor. Construction began in December 2024 and the new homes will be completed in December 2025. The value of the project is approximately EUR 13 million and it will be recorded in the order book for the last quarter of 2024.
The project comprises a total of 34 high-quality homes, including 12 two-storey row houses and 22 apartments. The scope of the project is approximately 3,100 square meters of floor space.
With its seaside location, North Harbor combines a beautiful archipelago and marine nature with easy access to the diverse services in the center of Ekenäs. The jetty planned for the housing company will be located about 20 meters from the communal yard. Homeowners will have the opportunity to acquire a mooring in North Harbor at the housing company's own jetty. The properties will also make an excellent second home. Every home in Norra Marina will be equipped with a glazed balcony or terrace. In addition, the row houses will have a fireplace reservation.
Asunto Oy Raaseporin Norra Marina is an environmentally friendly home, and at different stages of its design and construction, choices are made for the benefit of nature. Norra Marina will be built in line with the energy class A requirements. The floors and domestic water will be heated with geothermal heat, and solar panels will help to cover the electricity required by the building technology and shared facilities. Low-carbon hollow-core slabs and facade bricks will be used in the housing company, which will reduce carbon emissions. During construction, only electricity produced with renewable energy is used on the worksite. On the worksite, any construction waste generated will be sorted and the amount of mixed waste will be minimized. Most of the housing company's parking spaces will have a reservation for a charger for electric vehicles.
The apartments will range from two-room apartments to spacious five-room family homes. The residents of Norra Marina will share a sheltered yard equipped with children's play areas.
"I am very glad that we are launching a new project in Ekenäs, Raseborg. This will be a unique site, which will offer high-quality housing and a great location right by the sea, surrounded by great settings for outdoor activities and close to services. The property has attracted great interest and already about two-thirds of the apartments have been reserved,” said Mikko Lempinen, Vice President, Uusimaa and Häme, Residential Finland, YIT.
Read more about the Ekenäs area:Tammisaari | YIT.fi
For more information:YIT Group Communications, tel. +358 44 743 7536, press@yit.fi ( press@yit.fi)
YIT is a leading construction and project development company. With our more than 110 years of experience, we develop and build sustainable living environments: functional homes for housing, public and commercial buildings for the needs of the future, and infrastructure to promote the green transition. The company employs approximately 4,300 professionals in eight countries, and our turnover in 2023 was EUR 2.2 billion. YIT Corporation’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
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Sipti has five offices in Finland and had net sales of EUR 6.7 million in the financial year that ended in July 2024. Sipti will be consolidated into Sweco from January 2025. “The Finnish market's need for advanced geotechnical and environmental consulting is stronger than ever as construction projects increasingly target challenging land areas. Moreover, the rise in rock construction, driven by investments in energy storage, heat pump initiatives, and the burgeoning energy and industrial sectors – including wind, solar power, and data centres – further amplifies the demand for geotechnical expertise,” says Thomas Hietto, Business Area President for Sweco in Finland.As Finland faces increasing urbanisation – with over 85 per cent* of its population now residing in urban areas – demand is growing for geotechnical planning. This trend is expected to intensify, particularly in metropolitan areas such as Helsinki, alongside major university cities and surrounding peri-urban zones. "Sweco has worked closely with Sipti on a number of complex projects, and we are impressed by their expertise, which will complement our existing capabilities as a trusted advisor. Together we can offer clients advanced geotechnical and environmental engineering expertise, even for the most demanding projects,” says Thomas Hietto.The acquisition is in line with Sweco’s acquisition strategy to grow the business by adding key skills that complement Sweco’s 22,000 experts, and it will expand the Group’s market position as Europe’s leading architecture and engineering consultancy.
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· Photo showing aerial view of neighbourhood in Finland, free use, please credit: Getty images/Lev Karavanov · Photo of Sweco Finland's Thomas Hietto, free use, please credit: Tobias Regell
*Source: https://population.un.org/wup/countryprofiles - UN’s World Urbanization Prospects, Finland
The new executives will report directly to CEO Matias Giannini, joining current EMT members CFO Lee Ma, CHRO Juan Ferrera, and Divisional CEOs Ruiping Wang and Patrice Haettel.
The appointments are:
· Clemence Auroy-Vernin, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer. · Helene Carlson, Chief Communications and Public Affairs Officer. · Ingo Scholten, Chief Technology Officer. · Arnaud Fages, Chief Strategy & Partnerships Officer. · Luca Stoppelli, Chief Purchasing Officer. · Michael Fleiss, Chief Sales Officer.
Clemence, Helene, Ingo, and Michael will also maintain their current responsibilities within their respective divisions at Horse Powertrain
"I am delighted to welcome these six leaders to Horse Powertrain’s leadership team. Their diverse perspectives and experience will play a vital role as we accelerate our transformation toward becoming one unified global company. Together, we will drive innovation and operational excellence, ensuring we deliver value and reliability to our customers and stakeholders as we help push the industry’s transition to net zero.” said Matias Giannini, CEO of Horse Powertrain.
Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Marquette-lez-Lille and Bourgoin-Jallieu, 123 Pare-Brise operates a network of 129 owned workshops across France. The acquisition provides Cary Group with a strategic entry into the French VGRR market, which has significant size and growth potential. As a leading player in the French market, 123 Pare-Brise operates with a fully integrated network of workshops and a business model that is focused on direct-to-consumer sales. The company employs just under 900 employees with total sales of approximately 100 MEUR.
"The acquisition of 123 Pare-Brise is a significant milestone for Cary Group as we continue to expand our presence in Europe. The French market for repair, replacement and calibration of vehicle glass is an important part of the European market.The acquisition of 123 Pare-Brise is a natural step in our consolidation journey and strengthens Cary Group’s position in Europe. We are impressed by the strong growth of the company, the exceptional quality of their services and workshop network and we look forward to working closely with their talented team", says Anders Jensen, CEO of Cary Group.
"We are excited to join forces with Cary Group, a company that shares our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. This partnership will enable us to leverage Cary Group's resources and expertise to further enhance our services and expand our reach in the French market", says Norbert Sibert, Alberic Bienvenu and Ludovic Vaesken, founders of 123 Pare-Brise.
The current management team of 123 Pare-Brise, will remain in place to ensure continuity and drive the company's growth post-acquisition.
Cary Group's acquisition strategy focuses on platform acquisitions to enter new geographic markets, add-on acquisitions to strengthen its presence in existing markets, and smaller acquisitions to improve its footprint and achieve additional scale. Over the past four years, Cary Group has made several key platform acquisitions, including Autoglass Clinic and Touring Glass in Belgium, Dansk Bilglas in Denmark, Autoglas in Luxemburg, Expressglass in Portugal, Auto Cristal Ralarsa in Spain, and Zentrale Autoglas in Germany. These acquisitions have not only increased revenue but also established Cary Group in new markets, contributing to the consolidation of the highly fragmented European VGRR market.
For further information, please contact:Helene Gustafsson, Head of Corporate Communication, Cary GroupTel: +46 70868 40 50Email: Helene.gustafsson@carygroup.com
About Cary GroupCary Group specialises in sustainable solutions for vehicle glass repair and replacement, with a complementary offering in vehicle damage repair. With good accessibility, high-quality products and smart solutions, we help our customers make simplified and sustainable choices. We call it Smarter solutions for sustainable car care. For more information, please visitwww.carygroup.com.
About 123 Pare-Brise
Founded in May 2020 by industry experts, 123 Pare-Brise is a French brand specializing in the repair and replacement of all types of auto glass. With fast, reliable and accessible services, it has established itself as a benchmark player in France. 123 Pare-Brise is based in the Hauts-de-France and Auvergne Rhône Alpe regions of France and relies on a branch network to guarantee consistent quality of service in all its centres. With its strong workforce, the company will have 130 centres by early 2025 and has a clear ambition: to become the leading independent integrated network in France.
By 2050, the world will need up to 70 percent more food to ensure sufficient supply for the growing global population, according to the United Nations. Over the same timeframe, the food sector is striving to reach net zero targets and implement sustainable practices across value chains in diverse industries. With more than 140 years of experience in the food industry, Alfa Laval is committed to supporting the sustainable transition in these vital sectors. A recent increase in capex investment has kicked off the establishment of a new Food Innovation Centre in Copenhagen, Denmark.
“This investment is one piece of the puzzle in tackling the challenges of supplying sustainable food today and in the future. We see our role as enabling the essential transition of the global food system to meet both the increasing demand for food and also producing food in a radically different way, using less water, less energy and with a holistic approach to resources. To us, this is what pioneering positive impact really means,” says Sammy Hulpiau, President of Alfa Laval’s Food & Water Division.
The Food Innovation Centre will be located at the headquarters of Alfa Laval’s Food and Water business and will serve as a hub for cutting-edge research and development. It will focus on innovative solutions to enhance food production efficiency, sustainability, and resilience. By leveraging advanced technologies and fostering collaboration with industry experts – from start-ups to global food corporations and academia – Alfa Laval aims to drive transformative change.
Work on the new facility has already begun, with the opening planned for 2027. The centre will cover around 1,200 m² and include a visitor centre. Its location places it in the heart of Denmark’s thriving bio-solutions scene and the strong academic base of the Copenhagen and Southern Sweden region.
This investment underscores the company’s long-term vision and responsibility towards the transformation of the global food system. The centre will provide food producers with the tools and knowledge needed, utilizing both existing technology and future innovations through AI and digitalization, to adapt to changing environmental conditions and meet the demands of an increasing population.
Contacts
Johan LundinHead of Investor Relations, Alfa LavalMobile: +46 730 46 30 90johan.lundin@alfalaval.com
Sara Helweg-LarsenHead of Communication, Alfa LavalMobile: +46 730 35 80 98sara.helweglarsen@alfalaval.com
This is Alfa Laval
The ability to make the most of what we have is more important than ever. Together with our customers, we’re innovating the industries that society depends on and creating lasting positive impact. Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of first-rate products in the areas of heat transfer, separation and fluid handling. We’re set on helping billions of people to get the energy, food, and clean water they need. And, at the same time, we’re decarbonizing the marine fleet that is the backbone of global trade.
We pioneer technologies and solutions that enable our customers to unlock the true potential of resources. As our customers’ businesses grow stronger, the goal of a truly sustainable world edges closer. The company is committed to optimizing processes, creating responsible growth, and driving progress to support customers in achieving their business goals and sustainability targets. Together, we’re pioneering positive impact.
Alfa Laval was founded 140 years ago, has customers in 100 countries, employs more than 22,000 people, and annual sales were SEK 63.6 billion (5.5 BEUR) in 2023. The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.
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Sandnes, Norway, 9 January 2025: Deputy employee representative to the Board, Matthieu Angeli in Vår Energi (OSE: VAR) has sold 3 000 shares in the company at a price of NOK 38 per share. The transaction was performed on 8 January 2025. Following the transaction, Matthieu holds a total of 9 167 shares in Vår Energi.
This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to MAR article 19 and Section 5-12 the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
Contact
Investor relations
Ida Marie Fjellheim, Head of Investor Relations
+47 90509291
ida.fjellheim@varenergi.no
About Vår Energi
Vår Energi is a leading independent upstream oil and gas company on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS). We are committed to deliver a better future through responsible value driven growth based on over 50 years of NCS operations, a robust and diversified asset portfolio with ongoing development projects, and a strong exploration track record. Our ambition is to be the safest operator on the NCS, the partner of choice, an ESG leader with a tangible plan to reduce emissions from our operations by 50% within 2030. Vår Energi has around 1400 employees and equity stakes in 42 fields. We have our headquarters outside Stavanger, Norway, with offices in Oslo, Hammerfest and Florø. To learn more, please visit varenergi.no.
The demand for unmanned retail solutions, such as microstores and intelligent vending machines, has surged post-COVID-19, with the sector projected to grow annually with 65% - leading to 3,1 billion euros by 2031 in Europe. Husky Intelligent Fridges has been at the forefront of this revolution, introducing customizable self-service concepts that empower catering operators and restaurants to reduce operational costs and improve efficiency through remote monitoring tools. Meanwhile, Selfly Store has established a robust presence in over 20 European countries, serving diverse sectors such as hotels, hospitals, electric vehicle charging stations, stadiums, and workplaces. In 2024, Selfly Store’s smart vending machines generated 52% higher average revenue for operators compared to the previous year.
Unlocking New Possibilities Together
By joining forces, Husky Intelligent Fridges and Selfly Store aim to redefine the landscape of intelligent vending and commercial refrigeration. This partnership will leverage complementary customer portfolios to expand market reach while combining expertise in product development, R&D, and operations to accelerate innovation. Additionally, the collaboration will streamline processes with suppliers and partners, enhancing operational efficiency and creating value for clients and the broader industry.
“This partnership embodies the idea that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts,” said Serge Kremer, Co-Founder of Husky Intelligent Fridges. “Together, we will not only enhance our product offerings but also set new benchmarks for the smart refrigeration industry. Our shared commitment to innovation, growth, and customer satisfaction will drive us to new heights. Stay tuned for the innovative breakthroughs this partnership will bring.”
A Bright Future Ahead
Aslak de Silva, CEO of Selfly Store, shared his enthusiasm for the acquisition: “We are thrilled to become part of the Husky family. This partnership allows us to amplify our impact, leveraging Husky’s expertise to further advance our mission of changing the game of grab-n-go food shopping by developing innovative and data-driven technology. Together, we will lead the way in revolutionizing smart refrigeration and AI-enhanced microstores, offering exceptional value to operators and consumers alike.”
About Husky Intelligent Fridges
Husky Intelligent Fridges is at the forefront of commercial refrigeration innovation, offering cutting-edge solutions for fridges, freezers, and adjacent products. Dedicated to sustainability, efficiency, and advanced technology, Husky aims to redefine the refrigeration industry and set new standards in connected commercial solutions. https://www.intelligentfridges.com/
EQT is pleased to announce that EQT Transition Infrastructure (“EQT”) has agreed to acquire Scale Microgrids (“Scale” or the “Company”), a leading vertically integrated developer, acquirer, owner, and operator of microgrids and distributed energy resources for commercial & industrial, EV fleet, data center, municipal, university, hospital, and agricultural customers, developers and communities, from Warburg Pincus and other existing shareholders.
Headquartered in Ridgewood New Jersey, Scale’s portfolio consists of roughly 250 MWs of operating and in-construction assets, with another 2.5 GWs of near-term pipeline. Scale deploys a variety of technologies including solar, battery storage, natural gas generators, fuel cell and combined heat and power, and its portfolio represents one of the largest pure-play microgrid portfolios in the United States.
The transaction marks EQT’s first North American investment out of its recently launched Transition Infrastructure strategy, which is aimed at scaling businesses that enable the transition to clean energy and a more resource-efficient, circular economy. In December 2024, EQT announced the launch of the strategy and its inaugural investment in ju:niz Energy, a battery energy storage system developer and operator.
Jan Vesely, Partner and Head of EQT Transition Infrastructure, said: “We are thrilled that Scale Microgrids will become EQT Transition Infrastructure’s first investment in North America, underscoring our commitment to driving the energy transition globally and supporting a decarbonized and climate-resilient future while addressing the accelerated electricity demand in North America. We see enormous potential to accelerate Scale’s growth and establish it as one of the market’s leading vertically integrated energy companies.”
Ryan Goodman, CEO of Scale Microgrids, said: “Today marks the start of an exciting new chapter for our company. EQT brings a depth of experience, resources, and capital that will enable us to continue pursuing our vision to power the world with distributed energy. I’m incredibly proud of what our team has built, and believe this transaction will enable us to unlock even greater opportunities for the customers, employees, and communities we serve. We’re appreciative of our past shareholders, led by Warburg Pincus, for their support in helping us get to where we are today.”
Scale addresses several of today’s most pressing grid challenges, including rapid load growth from data centers and fleet electrification, power generation capacity constraints, and increased frequency of grid outages. Scale’s assets add resiliency to power systems, enable faster access to power relative to extended interconnection wait times, and provide cost savings and predictable power compared to the grid while advancing customers’ decarbonization and sustainability objectives.
Ryan Dalton, Managing Director at Warburg Pincus, said: “Scale has achieved incredible growth over the past five years, establishing a strong reputation as one of the leading providers of next generation power infrastructure. The Company has successfully grown to nearly 3 GW of operating, in-construction and near-term pipeline assets, closed multiple financings to fund future project development and maintains a strong customer base. We look forward to watching the Company’s next phase of growth with EQT, and continuing their mission to provide cleaner, cheaper and more reliable power.”
EQT brings a long-term strategic focus, deep experience in investing across the renewables infrastructure sector, and significant resources, and will focus on making strategic investments, including incremental capital, in Scale’s commercial processes, software systems, and project execution capabilities to continue to develop the business into a best-in-class, multi-technology energy services leader focused on the highest growth market segments, enabling Scale to own and operate billions of dollars in distributed generation assets.
The transaction is subject to customary conditions and approvals.
EQT was advised by Weil, Gotshal & Manges (legal) and Guggenheim Securities (financial). Scale Microgrids was advised by Latham & Watkins (legal), Nomura Greentech (financial), and Truist Securities (financial).
Contact
EQT Press Office, press@eqtpartners.com
Warburg Pincus Press Office, Sarah Bloom, Sarah.bloom@warburgpincus.com (Sara.bloom@warburgpincus.com)
Scale Microgrids Press Office, Nicole Green, ngreen@scalemicrogrids.com
YIT selected as partner for the development phase of the Turku tramway depot and power supply stations
The Turku Tramway Alliance has chosen YIT as partner for the project management contract of the Port of Turku-Varissuo tramway line's tram depot and the building structures of power supply stations. The Turku Tramway Alliance’s main clients are Turun Raitiotie Oy and the City of Turku, and the service providers are NRC Group Finland Oy, GRK Suomi Oy, Ramboll Finland Oy and Sweco Finland Oy.
During the development phase of the project management contract, YIT's task is to control the planning of the depot and power supply station buildings in order to develop cost-effective solutions and to determine the target and roof price for building construction together with the Tramway Alliance.
At the end of the development phase, the Turku Tramway Alliance will decide on the implementation phase of the tramway depot and electricity supply stations, if the Turku City Council decides to invest in the tramway at the end of 2025. The target budget for the depot and power supply stations, as determined by the Turku Tramway Alliance, is approximately EUR 30 million. The target budget will be specified during the development phase.
”We chose a collaborative procurement model for acquiring building construction, so that we can use the expertise and cost knowledge of building construction and technical services as early as possible for the Turku Tramway Alliance. In the tendering process, YIT stood out with the company's and key personnel's strong track record in depot construction and its capabilities for cooperative implementation”, said Kari-Pekka Lumme, Project Manager of the Turku Tramway Alliance at NRC Group Oy.
YIT has previously been involved in planning and implementing of the Tampere tramway as well as its depot and extension, and the Helsinki light rail track Raide-Jokeri and its depot. During the development phase of the Turku Tramway Alliance, the goal is to find the most suitable implementation solutions for the Turku tramway depot and power supply stations.
“We are delighted to start cooperation with the Turku Tramway Alliance on the development phase of depot and power supply stations. The experience we have gained from recent depot projects is a clear strength for us in this project, as depots are similar in scope and functions to the depot planned for the Turku tramway. In addition, we will bring our strong experience in successful cooperative project management contracts and their development work in densely built urban areas to the development phase”, said Aleksi Laine, Head of YIT's Infra segment.
From the perspective of the tram project, the tram depot and power supply stations play an important role in the functioning of tram traffic.
“For Turun Raitiotie Oy, the depot and feeder stations play an important role. A well-functioning depot and power supply stations guarantee reliable tram traffic on all days of the week and at all times of the day. In the general planning phase of the tramway, little has been planned for the depot, and we are now able to focus on this task together with YIT. Implementing a functional depot for the Iso-Heikkilä plot in the project's budget framework is a demanding task. In addition, the construction site is quite dense, and we operate in the vicinity of the Iso-Heikkilä residential area,” said Lauri Räty, Design Manager at Turun Raitiotie Oy.
All trams on the Port-Varissuo line are serviced at the tram depot, and the facilities must be functional and suitable for their intended use immediately after the depot is commissioned. With regard to power supply stations, the implementation of the buildings emphasises their suitability for the cityscape, their functionality and maintenance, and the mitigation of disturbance during construction.
For further information:
YIT Corporate communications, tel. +358 44 743 7536, press@yit.fi
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YIT is a leading construction and development company. Building on over 110 years of experience, we develop and build sustainable living environments: functional homes, future-proof public and commercial buildings, and infrastructure to support the green transition. We employ approximately 4,300 professionals in eight countries. Our revenue in 2023 was EUR 2.2 billion. YIT Corporation's shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
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Viking Line served a total of 4,646,676 passengers with its five vessels in 2024. The cruise vessel Birka Gotland, which is jointly owned with Gotlandsbolaget, also served 438,743 passengers. The biggest increase – 9.9 per cent – was noted on the Helsinki–Tallinn route, which had 1,819,971 passengers.
Capacity on the Helsinki–Stockholm route more than doubled when Viking Cinderella launched service on the route alongside Gabriella in March. A total of 722,051 people travelled on the route, and Viking Line’s market share was boosted to 43 per cent.
On the Turku–Stockholm route, Viking Line’s market share was 70 per cent, with Viking Glory and Viking Grace serving a total of 1,983,081 passengers.
Viking Line transported a record volume of cargo last year, a total of 134,219 units.
“We had a successful traffic programme, and our investments in the two vessels and their service has yielded results. Viking XPRS, which now sails under the Finnish flag, has achieved a very good market position, while Gabriella and Viking Cinderella both sailed to Tallinn during the peak summer season. Viking Cinderella was really well received on the Helsinki–Stockholm route and helped us to increase our market share. We are especially pleased about the new cargo record. Our vessels are an important element in maintaining security of supply in the Baltic Sea region,” says Johanna Boijer-Svahnström, Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications.A year filled with important milestones
Last year, along with Cinderella’s return to service with Viking Line on its original Helsinki–Stockholm route, the company also celebrated the 50[th] anniversary of that route, which connects the two Nordic capitals. In conjunction with Viking Cinderella’s return to Finnish service, the vessel was entered into the Finnish Ship Registry, and now all five Viking Line vessels sail under the Finnish flag.
Last year, Viking Line hit the 250 million passenger mark. It took 60 years to reach that milestone of a quarter of a billion passengers.
Viking Line’s customer satisfaction and loyalty also continued to improve. In the market research firm EPSI Rating’s 2024 survey of maritime shipping companies, Viking Line had the highest customer satisfaction for service between Finland and Sweden.
The latest sustainability innovations: green conferences and a green shipping corridor
In early 2024, Viking Line launched green conferences on board its vessels sailing to Turku, which reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the conference journey by about 90 per cent. In spring 2025, the new green meeting product will be offered on all routes and vessels.
In July 2024, Viking Line opened the Baltic Sea’s first green shipping corridor for cargo in partnership with the food conglomerate Orkla Finland and the transport company Scandic Trans. The 683-kilometre journey that Felix ketchup makes from Orkla’s factory in Fågelmara, Sweden to the logistics centre in Turku, Finland is now powered by biofuel, which reduces fossil carbon emissions in the chain by 90 per cent. In one year, emissions are reduced by a total of 190 tonnes.
Viking Line offered this green shipping corridor to all customers on the Turku–Stockholm route when Viking Glory and Viking Grace ran on biogas for one week to celebrate Baltic Sea Day. For more than a year, Viking Line’s customers have been able to buy biogas to offset the carbon footprint of their journey, which reduces passenger emissions by 90 per cent compared to travel fuelled by liquefied natural gas (LNG).
For further information:
Johanna Boijer-Svahnström, Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications
johanna.boijer@vikingline.com, tel. +358 18 270 00
PostNord leases three of the properties and is thus the largest tenant with a majority of the area. The other two properties are leased by Yokohama and Mitsubishi. The average rental duration is 7.8 years. Three of the properties have railway tracks leading to the property.
"We are pleased to be able to present our largest acquisition to date, five strategically located logistics properties with high-quality tenants and leases that increase SLP's average lease duration. We see good conditions for significant development potential over time, which is fully in line with our overall strategy," says Tommy Åstrand, CEO of SLP.
The properties are being acquired through corporate transactions and financed through own funds and secured bank financing. Access is planned to take place on January 31, conditional on the Swedish Inspectorate for Strategic Products having made a decision to approve or leave the investment made through the acquisition without action.
For further information, please contact:Tommy Åstrand, CEO of SLP, telephone: +46 705 455 997
Before its publication, this information was inside information and is such that Swedish Logistic Property AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out above, on 10 January 2025 at 08:30 a.m. CET.
About SLP – Swedish Logistic Property
Swedish Logistic Property – SLP – is a Swedish property company that acquires, develops, and manages logistic properties with sustainability in focus. Value growth is created through development of the properties which are located in Sweden’s most important logistic hubs. The property portfolio comprises a lettable area of approx. 1,150,000 sqm. SLP is a partner that takes responsibility and through this creates value for both tenants as well as for the company and its shareholders. SLP’s share of series B is listed at Nasdaq Stockholm Mid Cap. For further information about SLP: slproperty.se.
The Target Companies are, directly or indirectly, the holders of newly finalized or ongoing residential real estate projects in the Copenhagen region and in Odense, respectively, in total encompassing 591 units. The Target Companies had a book value of approximately DKK 790 million as per 31 December 2024 and the fair gross market value of the Target Companies is estimated to DKK 837.5 – 855.0 million (corresponding to approximately SEK 1,290 – 1,317 million) according to the fairness opinion obtained (see below).
The purchase price, on a cash and debt free basis, paid upon closing of the transaction amounts to approximately DKK 341 million (approximately SEK 525 million). The intention of Fredensborg is to divest the Target Companies (or properties included therein) within six years. When all Target Companies (or the underlying properties) have been divested within such time, Heimstaden has a right to receive an earn-out consideration. The earn-out consideration is time-limited and conditional upon Fredensborg having achieved an agreed internal rate of return (IRR) of 12 per cent per annum. The earn-out consideration would amount to 30 per cent of any excess return above the 12 per cent IRR.
The transaction is conditional upon the successful issue of new senior unsecured notes and completion of the tender offer announced by Heimstaden on 10 January 2025 in relation to its SEK 500 million floating rate notes due April 2025, its SEK 1,200 million floating rate notes due October 2025 and its EUR 350 million fixed rate notes due March 2026, as well as the approval by the current external finance providers of the Target Companies and/or their subsidiaries, respectively. Subject to the satisfaction of all closing conditions, the transaction is expected to close in February 2025.
The divestment follows the communicated strategy to continue the deleveraging of Heimstaden and the proceeds will be used for liability management.
Christian Fladeland, Chief Investment Officer and Co-CEO, comments:- "The sale of our equity stakes in these entities allows for accelerating our deleveraging, whilst maintaining a possibility to capture future upside as the projects stabilise through strategic transaction structuring."
Related-Party TransactionFredensborg is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fredensborg 1994 AS, the indirect main shareholder of Heimstaden, and is controlled by the Chairperson of Heimstaden, Ivar Tollefsen, and is thus considered a related party within the meaning of the Swedish Annual Accounts Act.
As listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market, Heimstaden is required to comply with good practice on the stock market, meaning amongst other things that certain related party transactions must be approved by the general meeting of Heimstaden. However, in its statement AMN 2023:45 concerning the particular circumstances in the company in terms of the character of the listed shares, the Swedish Securities Council (Sw. Aktiemarknadsnämnden) has stated that it is not required to apply the formal decision-making process set out in AMN 2019:25, provided that the shareholders are informed of the transaction by the company publishing information about the transaction corresponding to the information required by Chapter 16 a, Section 7, second paragraph of the Swedish Companies Act, as well as a fairness opinion regarding the fair market value of the transferred assets.
In view of the above, and as a basis for its decision to approve of the transaction, the board of directors has obtained a fairness opinion from CBRE A/S, as an independent valuation expert, regarding the fair market value of the Target Companies, which finds the purchase price from a financial point of view, within the range of what CBRE consider fair market value and has prepared a statement corresponding to Chapter 16 a, Section 7 of the Swedish Companies Act. The board of directors’ statement and the fairness opinion are both available on Heimstaden’s website and are attached to this press release.
Ivar Tollefsen has not taken part in the board of directors’ preparation of or in the board of directors’ resolution concerning the transaction.
*Based on the closing DKK/SEK exchange rate on the 9 January 2025. To be updated in accordance with the share purchase agreement concerning the transaction.
After making deductions for sales costs and deferred tax, the transaction results in a recognised gain of SEK -36.8m before tax and SEK 91.5m after reversal of deferred tax. This will be recognised on the completion date. Payment will be made in cash on the completion date. The property will be taken over by the buyer in early March.
The property consists of an art nouveau building containing offices, a midwife clinic, shops and a restaurant facing Karlavägen, and a mixed-use property from the 1960s containing rental apartments, offices, a dance school and a car park facing Jungfrugatan and Sibyllegatan.
Ynglingen 10, which is a freehold ownership property, has a lettable area of 11,000 sqm, of which 2,400 sqm is residential. The property is almost fully let and is sold as is. It is certified to BREEAM-SE standard, Very Good.
The sale is part of Fabege's continuing strategy of focusing on selected expansive market areas such as City, Arenastaden, Solna Business Park, Hammarby Sjöstad and Flemingsberg.
Cushman & Wakefield and the Born law firm have been advisors to Fabege.
“The sale is a natural part of our business model. The property is located outside our strategic urban development areas and the transaction also further strengthens our balance sheet and provides financial scope for further investments and acquisitions,” says Stefan Dahlbo, CEO of Fabege.
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In order to do what’s best for forest estates and Södra’s long-term competitiveness, the holding is routinely evaluated against business needs.
“Our mission is focused on members’ forests, not to actually own forests. We have therefore initiated a divestment of the forest holding in the Baltics and a process is under way to find the right buyer. But we are not in a hurry,” said Peter Karlsson, President of the Södra Skog business area.
The process means that Södra is now looking at potential interested parties with the aim of moving forward with a divestment in 2025.
FactsSödra owns approximately 153 000 hectares land in Estonia and Latvia, where the majority is in Latvia.
For questions from mediaSödra’s Pressroom press@sodra.com +46 (0)47 089 090 47089090)
For questions from stakeholders Handelsbanken Björn Drakenward, +46 (0)70-6318384 Tobias Leopoldsson, +46(0)73-0891017
Åsa Thunman comes from a position as General Counsel at Sandvik. She has held key legal and executive roles in multinational companies, including Sandvik, Securitas, and Elekta. In her new role she will report to Anders Danielsson, CEO and President, Skanska Group.
“Åsa Thunman’s broad, multinational legal and governance expertise across various industries along with her strong strategic leadership experience in building and managing efficient business-oriented legal teams will be a great asset to Skanska and our future journey,” says Anders Danielsson, CEO and President, Skanska Group.
“I am really looking forward to joining and getting to know Skanska. I am also enthusiastic to head up the Legal team and contribute to a strong performance driving Skanska into a successful future,” says Åsa Thunman, newly appointed Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Skanska Group.
She will begin her new position no later than July 8, 2025. In September 2024, Skanska announced that Ulrika Wester was appointed as acting Executive Vice President and General Counsel. Ulrika Wester will remain in the role as acting Executive Vice President and General Counsel until Åsa Thunman takes office.
Pricer is introducing Pricer Avenue™, a bold new system that redefines the traditional aisle experience for the global retail market. This state-of-the-art solution is a complete reimagining of what retail displays can achieve. Built to tackle the real challenges that retailers face today, the system combines sleek Scandinavian aesthetics by renowned Swedish industrial designer Nikolaus Frank, advanced modularity, and intelligent technology. It transforms miles of unused shelf space into a dynamic, first-class communication platform.
“We’re thrilled to unveil Pricer Avenue™, our game-changing shelf-edge communication system,” said Pricer’s Chief Product Officer, Finn Wikander. “With the sleekest, most advanced label on the market paired with a powered communication rail, retailers can connect with shoppers like never before – completely transforming the aisle experience.”
At the center of this breakthrough system is the powered communication rail that combines power and future-proof capabilities with data connectivity. This communication platform opens new doors and revenue streams for retailers, enabling them to enhance the shopper experience and create a branded aisle that completely reinvents how they engage with shoppers at the shelf edge. In collaboration with Epishine, Pricer has also integrated cutting-edge light-harvesting technology to power the rails. Epishine’s technology captures indoor light to make electronics self-powered, eliminating the need for batteries.
The streamlined and uniform Pricer Avenue™ labels elevate the aesthetics to a completely new level compared to today’s more traditional ESLs creating a cleaner visual experience on the shelf. The labels snap-and-lock to the rail and feature best-in-class readability, perfect contrast, and glare-free clarity that bring messages to life. The labels are designed to work seamlessly together, and when combined can unlock a dynamic Floating Canvas, transforming the shelf edge into a digital masterpiece.
“Pricer Avenue™ is not just a new ESL – it’s a reinvention of the shelf edge. We’ve created a platform that delivers value for retailers, elevates shopper experiences, and opens new opportunities for shelf edge communication. With Pricer Avenue™, we’re empowering brands and retailers to explore new possibilities at the shelf edge”, said Chris Chalkitis, Chief Technology & Digital Officer at Pricer.
Pricer, a leading global company within retail tech based in Sweden, is debuting this system at the National Retail Federation 2025 Expo in New York City. Pilots for Pricer Avenue™ will be launching in 2025.
Learn more about Pricer Avenue™ and Pricer at: www.Pricer.com/priceravenue
For further information, please contact:
Finn Wikander, Chief Product Officer, +46 705 233077, finn.wikander@pricer.com
Chris Chalkitis, Chief Technology & Digital Officer, +46 70 4849812, chris.chalkitis@pricer.com
info@pricer.com
About Pricer
Pricer is a leading global company serving the rapidly growing retail tech market with in-store digital solutions that enhance both store performance and the shopping experience. Through electronic shelf labels, advanced technology, such as optical wireless communication and AI, and continuous innovation, Pricer offers the foundation for in-store communication and efficiency. The industry leading Pricer platform delivers benefits from 30 years of deployment experience and is fast, robust, interconnectable and scalable. Pricer was founded in Sweden in 1991 and is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. For further information, please visit www.pricer.com.
AFRY’s Board of Directors has been working on the recruitment process of a new CEO since 9 September 2024.
“I’m pleased that Linda Pålsson today has accepted the role as AFRY's new President and CEO. The merger of ÅF and Pöyry in 2019 created a unique knowledge company in the global energy and green industrial transition as well as a strong Nordic position in infrastructure. Under Jonas Gustavsson's leadership, AFRY has shown strong growth and reached annual net sales of SEK 27 billion. I would like to take the opportunity to thank Jonas for his eight years at AFRY and for great collaboration. Under Linda's leadership, the company will continue to develop its global leading position in the green transition with increased focus on profitability. Linda has a comprehensive understanding of the complexity of the green transition and experience of leading large complex projects with the customer in focus”, says Tom Erixon, Chairman of the Board of AFRY.
“AFRY is a fantastic company, and I look forward with great anticipation to leading AFRY in this next phase. With its unique position, AFRY is well equipped to meet our clients' needs for large-scale projects that help accelerate the transition to a more sustainable society. We will continue to work on strengthening our project deliveries to our clients and have a strong focus on structural profitability improvements. I’m grateful for the trust and look forward to taking the next step on the journey together with the whole team at AFRY”, says Linda Pålsson.
Linda Pålsson has extensive experience from senior positions both inside and outside AFRY. Linda is today the Executive Vice President and Head of the Energy Division and has previously held several roles at AFRY such as Vice President Hydro Global & Energy Nordics, Business Area Manager Energy Projects and Market Area Manager Transmission & Distribution. Linda has also been CEO of Triventus Windpower AB and Regional Manager of Infratek. Linda was born in 1974 and holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden.
For further information, please contact:
Andrea Giesecke, Head of Sustainability Communication and PR+46 762 655 216, andrea.giesecke@afry.com
This information fulfils AFRY AB’s (publ) disclosure requirements under the provisions of the EU’s Market Abuse Regulation and the Swedish Securities Markets Act. This information was released, through the agency of the above-mentioned contact person, for publication on January 12, 2025 at 17.00 CET.
This is a translation of the Swedish original. The Swedish text is the binding version and shall prevail in the event of any discrepancies.
APOPKA, FLORIDA AND OSLO, NORWAY– January 13, 2025 – ReddWare Inc. and Zwipe announced today that they have entered into a strategic alliance. This collaboration aims to introduce advanced biometric access control solutions to ReddWare’s most important customer vertical, its Enterprise Systems Integrators.
The core innovation of this partnership is the Zwipe Access biometric smart cards. Zwipe’s biometric smart cards store encrypted fingerprint templates directly on the card's chip. This solution provides a quick, secure, and cost-effective way to integrate biometric authentication into existing access control systems. Notably, the biometric data never leaves the card during authentication, enhancing security and ensuring privacy by avoiding external data transmission. This partnership represents a significant advancement in the field of secure access control for the marketplace.
“Under the agreement, ReddWare’s global Enterprise Systems Integrators will have access to Zwipe’s innovative biometric access cards along with ReddWare’s extensive deployment engineering services. The cards offer two-factor authentication by integrating biometrics, eliminating the need for a separate fingerprint reader. The benefit of becoming a ReddWare Enterprise Systems Integrator is that as your business grows, the quality assurance of the systems you deploy remains consistent. This is our unique value proposition.” said Rommel Roberts, CEO ReddWare Inc.
“Innovation in access control is paramount, especially in today’s fast-evolving landscape. With ReddWare Inc. as our partner, we are proud to support the deployment of Zwipe Access cards in the United States, reinforcing our commitment to delivering an additional layer of security in critical environments,” said Robert Puskaric, President and CEO of Zwipe.
About ReddWare, Inc.ReddWare Inc. delivers IOT software development & a high performance line of computer hardware built on the world famous Supermicro chassis. ReddWare brings over ten years of listening, observing, testing and customization for Avigilon, Genetec, IndigoVision, Milestone, Qognify and other leading surveillance platforms. These machines are the ultimate surveillance storage hardware, designed for high performance.To know more, visit https://reddwareinc.com/ or contact 407-901-3192 X105
About ZwipeZwipe believes the inherent uniqueness of every person is the key to a safer future. We work with great passion across networks of international organizations, industries and cultures to make convenience safe and secure. We are pioneering next-generation biometric card technology for payment, physical and logical access control as well as identification solutions. We promise our customers and partners deep insight and frictionless solutions, ensuring a seamless user experience with our innovative biometric products and services. Zwipe is headquartered in Oslo, Norway with a global presence.To know more, visit http://www.zwipe.com