Global shift in green steel projects as major investments move beyond Europe into Asia
[A map of the world with different colored labelsDescription automatically generated] Illustration: SEI / Linnéa Haviland Key insights: · The latest data includes nine new projects with only two in Europe, suggesting a global shift in investment. · After a surge in project announcements from 2020 to 2021, the pace has slowed. For comparison, there were 36 new investments in 2021 alone. · For the first time, a Chinese steelmaker has announced the technology used and detailed its investment in a full-scale green hydrogen direct reduction facility. · Hydrogen direct reduction (H-DRI) remains the dominant technology in the Green Steel Tracker. · While the tracker features 99 projects globally, not all align strongly with a company strategy to achieve net-zero emission by 2050. “We see an encouraging trend that green steel investment announcements are spreading globally with more and more projects outside the EU. However, this positive development for green steel needs to further accelerate as new investments in unmitigated coal-based blast furnaces are still being made in growing economies despite their large emissions”, commented Max Åhman, Associate Professor (Docent) and Head of Division, Environment & Energy Systems at Lund University. The updated Green Steel Tracker, which includes data on all 99 projects,is available for free download on LeadIT’s website . The tool actively monitors publicly announced investments in primary steel production, revealing insights into the evolving landscape of green projects. Notably, the latest data highlights two new project announcements in Germany, the only new investments in Europe, a region thatpreviously dominated the tracker. In a significant development, China, the world’s largest steel producer, has disclosed for the first time detailed information about a major green steel project. This is an investment of USD 683 million by HBIS Group in a green hydrogen direct reduction (H-DRI) project in Naiman Banner, Inner Mongolia. H-DRI using renewably sourced hydrogen remains the dominant technology in new green steel projects. This trend is evident in the latest project announcements beyond Europe, including a major initiative from Oman aimed at utilizing H-DRI in a location with potential renewable energy sources. The data indicates a slight decrease in the pace of green steel project announcements from 2023 to 2024, compared to the boom in announcements from 2020 to 2021. Reflecting on this trend, Per Andersson, Head of the LeadIT Secretariat, said,“We observemore new green steel projects being announced outside Europe for the first time. Do we see a growing confidence in technologies demonstrated in Europe in the last few years – maybe?” Diving into the renewed methodology In late 2023, LeadIT refined the Green Steel Tracker methodology to provide users with more detailed information for assessing transparency, trends and developments in low-carbon project announcements across the iron and steel industry. Projects are now categorized based on their level of detail in relation to timeline, planned capacity, investment, technology used and: · potential to achieve at least 85% CO2 emission reductions compared to average steelmaking emissions. · coal or fossil-based projects that need complementary carbon capture and storage to exceed 50 to 60% emissions reductions, including hydrogen production projects that lack direct ties to iron and steel manufacturing. Some projects that were previously included in the tracker which no longer meet the revised methodology, or have seen limited recent traction, have been filtered and transferred to a separate dataset. This restructuring allows users to clearly identify active projects while maintaining visibility on those considered inactive. Inactive projects are still tracked in case of future developments. For further details, please refer to the Green Steel Tracker methodology and ourcomprehensive Q&A , which defines and debunks myths surrounding green steel projects. Collaboration to safeguard data LeadIT is collaborating with experts at Lund University, Sweden to ensure the integrity of data and alignment of data with the tracker methodology. Prior to publication the dataset underwent rigorous review by the Lund University team. This collaboration has enriched the analysis presented in this press release, affirming the tracker's transparency and robustness. Media contacts ·Eileen Torres Morales, Analyst and Transition Trackers Lead, LeadIT, eileen.torres@sei.org, +46 73 707 85 65 · Jane Birch, Communications & Impact Lead, LeadIT, jane.birch@sei.org, +46 722 14 96 16 · Max Åhman, Associate Professor, Lund University, max.ahman@miljo.lth.se, +46 46 222 95 43 · Jonas Algers, PhD student, Lund University, jonas.algers@miljo.lth.se, +45 60 65 87 81 About the Green Steel Tracker The Green Steel Tracker aims to support decision-makers in policy and industry, academia as well as civil society, by tracking public announcements of low-carbon investments in the steel industry and presenting them transparently in one place. About LeadIT The Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT) was launched by the prime ministers of Sweden and India at the UN Secretary General’s Climate Action Summit in 2019. LeadIT brings together countries and companies committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions from industry by 2050 and is supported by the World Economic Forum (WEF). The LeadIT Secretariat is hosted by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) and manages the work of the Leadership Group.
The project includes the next phase of construction for the Barrandov Cascades residential project, which consists of 4 residential buildings with 5-6 floors and a total of 200 new apartments, as well as two-story underground garages.
The commencement of construction is expected in May 2024, with completion scheduled for autumn 2026.
Financial development Q1 (KSEK)
· Net sales, 30 980 (10 883) · EBITDA, 3 190 (-7 696) · Operating profit, 2 105 (-10 081) · Net profit for the period, 2 075 (-36 566) · Net cash flow for the period, -9 294 (8 038) · Operating cash flow for the period, -6 482 (-14 554)
Significant events Q1
· Kebni enters strategic partnership with Varisis for the Indian market.
Significant events after the period
· Johanna Toll Meyer starts as new CFO. · The Nomination Committee of Kebni puts forward its proposal to elect Anders Persson as the new Chairman of the Board, along with the new election Anna-Karin Stenberg and Martin Elovsson and the re-election of Jan Wäreby and Magnus Edman as members of the Board.The Annual General Meeting will be held on 16 May 2024 at 15.00, Scandic Victoria Tower Hotel, Arne Beurlings Torg 3, Kista.
Comments from the CEO
Kebni reaches yet another big milestone as we proudly report our first ever profitable quarter. Building on the momentum from our all-time-high revenue in Q4 2023, we deliver a positive result of 2 MSEK in Q1. This is an important breakthrough on our journey towards profitable growth.
IMU deliveries for Saab continuesThe tailored IMU for Saab’s NLAW remains an instrumental growth-driver for Kebni. After a period of heavy investments in product development and capacity, we have now entered the phase of serial deliveries. Our focus is shifting towards continuous product improvements and fine-tuning of the production process and delivery schedule, all in close collaboration with Saab. In parallel, we are preparing for potential future production ramp-ups, that can be achieved within our current capacity.
Optimizing the production flow in KarlskogaWith the Inertial Sensing production in Karlskoga up and running, we are now working on optimizing the production flow. This includes managing the stream of uncalibrated sensor units from our suppliers, moving them through our production process at the right pace and finally balancing the deliveries with our customers requested delivery rate and timing. To achieve an optimal production flow, we are keeping close and transparent dialouges with all partners and customers.
ScaffSense going into pilot testingOur joint venture ScaffSense are making exciting progress as the product has now proven ready for pilot testing. The first big-scale pilot project in collaboration with a leading player on the Swedish scaffolding market, is now planned in May. We are looking forward to seeing the results and moving forward towards the commercial launch.Driving growth: Sales and PartnershipsBuilding upon our success with the Saab-project, we are now ramping up our sales activities and actively seeking new customers within both product areas. Sweden’s recent NATO membership is giving us access to a broader market of defence and security customers in Europe, which we are currently exploring. In Asia, we are involved in several promising discussions with potential clients. This quarter, Kebni formed a partnership in India to explore business opportunities for the maritime antenna Kebni Gimbal. This is one of many examples of strategic partnerships that we are currently forming globally, to find the right customer for our next major development project. Additionally, as part of expanding our global reach, we are now transitioning our corporate communications to English, making us more accessible to international customers and stakeholders.In the defense industry in particular, the requirements are more extensive, business cycles longer, and consequently order volumes and margins usually higher than in other industry segments. To compete and win as a supplier in this arena, it is crucial to build trust and credibility through long-term relationships, along with project timing, deep industry knowledge and lots of endurance. After having worked this market with perseverance for the last couple of years, we are now starting to see the result of this effort. On top of that, we continue our efforts to reduce operational costs. I am convinced that this is the key to our future success.It is a privilege to be a part of Kebni at this exciting time. Thank you to our customers and shareholders for supporting our mission, and a special thank you to everyone in the Kebni team for their outstanding work. As we continue our growth journey together, our focus remains on achieving stable and sustainable growth and profitability.Contact:Maya Larsson, Head of Market Communications & IRir@kebni.com / 070-971 00 05This is insider information that Kebni AB is obliged to publish in accordance with the EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR). The company's share (KEBNI B) is traded on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market. Certified Adviser is G&W Fondkommission. The information was submitted, through the care of the contact person above, for publication on April 29, 2024 at 07.30 CET.
About Kebni AB (publ)Kebni has a long history and extensive experience in advanced inertial sensing solutions as well as satellite antenna solutions. The company, headquartered in Stockholm, is a leading supplier of reliable technology, products and solutions for stabilization, positioning, navigation, and safety. Kebni serves products and solutions to government, military, and commercial customers globally.For more information, visit www.kebni.com.
The money will be used to support ongoing regulatory efforts and development of the company’s AI-driven support tool, Dermalyser, a clinically validated decision support tool for the diagnosis of malignant melanomas.
Results from a prospective, multicentre, peer-reviewed clinical trial recently published in the British Journal of Dermatology showed that Dermalyser had a remarkably high diagnostic precision[1], outperforming both primary care physicians and specialist dermatologists.
Christoffer Ekström, CEO of AI Medical Technology comments: “I am delighted to be raising more money to support the ongoing development of Dermalyser. To have yet another oversubscribed round just shows that Dermalyser is in a league of its own when it comes to new diagnostic tools for skin cancer. With fantastic clinical results, excellent user feedback, and a passionate team who really believe in making a difference, we will continue to move from strength to strength. Our roadmap is now consolidated – we will raise more funds in a Series A round this year and plan for an IPO in 2027-2028.”
Henrik Jerner, CEO of Northern Venture CapSek, added: “We are extremely impressed with the results achieved in the multicenter, clinical trial thereby further increasing our confidence that AI Medical Technology and Dermalyser will be successful, and we are happy to participate in the investment round alongside other current and new shareholders.”
Published study
[1 ]Panagiotis Papachristou, et.al. (2024), Evaluation of an artificial intelligence-based decision support for the detection of cutaneous melanoma in primary care: a prospective real-life clinical trial, British Journal of Dermatology, 00:1–9, https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljae021
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For more information, please contact:
Christoffer Ekström, CEO AI Medical Technology
Email: christoffer@aimedtech.com
Cell phone: +46 704 02 71 01
Melanoma skin cancer
According to Cancer Today, one person dies of skin cancer every four minutes. In 2020, the incidence of new melanoma cases was over 320,000 worldwide, with this figure expected to reach almost 500,000 by 2040. Further statistics show that as many as 99% of the cases are curable if they are diagnosed and treated early enough, underscoring the importance of continuous self-examination and visiting your doctor in the case of a suspected skin lesion. Hence, early and accurate diagnosis is vital for saving more lives.
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About Dermalyser
Dermalyser is a mobile application powered by artificial intelligence (AI) that can provide diagnostic decision support for medical professionals in clinical settings. Dermalyser enables fast and direct diagnostic decision support with high accuracy when diagnosing skin cancer such as melanoma of the skin. The application is used with a dermatoscope mounted in front of the smartphone camera. The Medical professional takes an image of the patients’ skin lesion and, within a few seconds, receives a diagnosis from the AI in return.
In a recent study[1], Demalyser demonstrated formidable diagnostic performance: 95% sensitivity and 86% specificity, outperforming both primary care physicians and specialist dermatologists. By using Dermalyster, healthcare systems can not only spot more cancers at earlier stages, which will save lives, but also improve efficiency and lower costs, since fewer patients will need to undergo unnecessary biopsy procedures.
About AI Medical Technology
AI Medical Technology is a company operating in the interdisciplinary fields of data science, software development, and medicine. The company is dedicated to developing AI-powered diagnostic solutions that enable frontline healthcare practitioners to make easier, faster and more reliable diagnoses for their patients. Following the current financing round, the team is now focused on bringing the first product, Dermalyser, a clinically validated decision support tool for diagnosing skin cancer, through clinical trials and to the market. For more information see www.aimedtech.com and https://www.linkedin.com/company/aimedicaltechnology/
The Lucerna treatment plant in Västervik, which treats wastewater for the city of Västervik, will undergo an extensive renovation and extension. The plant was built in 1972 and needs to be upgraded to meet stricter laws and environmental requirements and be prepared to handle greater amounts of wastewater. The capacity expansion will result in a state-of-the-art facility that will also contribute to improving the situation in the Baltic Sea through the latest purification technology.
The treatment plant will be equipped with a new intake building and filter building. Pools will have flexible zones with smart digital steering and these modern facilities will contribute to a sustainable working environment.
The entire project is characterized by sustainability thinking. Existing buildings will be preserved as far as possible, and made more efficient to reduce energy consumption. The plant will have an energy self-sufficiency rate of 70 percent with solar panels and electricity and heat generated by a gas engine.. In addition, rainwater will be treated before it reaches the sea, which means a cleaner Baltic Sea.
"Naturally as community builders we are very happy and proud to participate in and contribute to a safe and reliable water environment in Västervik. We look forward to carrying out this project, together with Västervik Miljö och Energi AB, that promotes sustainability and takes responsibility for the aquatic ecosystem in the Baltic Sea," says Anders Bergeling, Region Manager Peab.
"This investment will have a positive impact on both our health and our society by reducing pollution and developing a cleaner water environment," says Ruben Öberg, Development Manager Västervik Miljö och Energi AB.
Peab's commission is a shared contract and will start in May 2024. Completion is scheduled for March 2028.
The project will be order registered in the second quarter 2024.
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For further information, please contact:
Juha Hartomaa, Head of Investor Relations Peab, 072 533 31 45
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Aquaporin A/S, Nymøllevej 78, DK-2800 Kongens Lyngby, aquaporin.com, Company registration no.: DK28315694
Company announcementNo. 12/2024
Copenhagen, Denmark, April 29, 2024 (ticker: AQP) – Aquaporin A/S (“Aquaporin” or the “Company”) today announces the completion of the rights issue announced on April 5, 2024 (the “Offering” or the “Rights Issue”).
The 12,311,477 new shares (the “New Shares”) are expected to be admitted to trading and official listing on Nasdaq Copenhagen A/S under the permanent ISIN code DK0061555109 with effect from April 30, 2024.
The Company has registered with the Danish Business Authority the capital increase of a nominal value of DKK 12,311,477 (12,311,477 shares of DKK 1.00 each) representing 112.5% of the registered share capital of the Company prior to the capital increase and 52.9% of the share capital following the share capital increase.
After registration of the share capital increase, the share capital of Aquaporin amounts to nominally DKK 23,257,631.00 divided into 23,257,631 shares of DKK 1.00 each. The total number of voting rights in Aquaporin is 23,257,631.
Reference is made to company announcements no. 07/2024 and no. 09/2023.
An updated version of the Articles of Association can be found at https://aquaporin.com/.
Advisers in the OfferingDanske Bank A/S acts as Global Coordinator in the Offering. Gorrissen Federspiel Advokatpartnerselskab acts as legal adviser to the Company. Plesner Advokatpartnerselskab acts as legal adviser to the Global Coordinator.
For further information, please contact:
Niels Heering, Chair of the Board of Directors
Klaus Juhl Wulff, Chief Financial Officer
+45 25 63 39 90, investorrelations@aquaporin.com
About Aquaporin A/SAquaporin is an innovative water technology company with operations in Denmark (HQ), Singapore, Turkey, the United States, and China. We are committed to rethinking water filtration with biotechnology to solve global water challenges. By combining three disciplines from the world of natural sciences: biology, chemistry, and physics, we have created the unique, nature-inspired Aquaporin Inside[® ]technology which we embed into all our membranes and solutions. Our technology is based on Nobel Prize-winning research and is used to clean and reuse water in industries, in our homes, and even by NASA in space. We work with customers and partners around the globe to responsibly treat industrial wastewater, concentrate food and beverage products in a natural way, and enhance drinking water quality and accessibility.
Important disclaimerThis announcement does not constitute a prospectus as defined by Regulation (EU) No. 2017/1129 of 14 June 2017 and nothing herein contains an offering of securities. No one should purchase or subscribe for any securities in Aquaporin A/S, except on the basis of information in the prospectus published by Aquaporin A/S in connection with the Rights Issue and admission of new shares to trading and official listing on Nasdaq Copenhagen A/S.
The information contained in this announcement is for background purposes only and does not purport to be full or complete. This announcement has not been approved by any competent regulatory authority. The information in this announcement is subject to change. No obligation is undertaken to update this announcement or to correct any inaccuracies except as required by applicable laws, and the distribution of this announcement shall not be deemed to be any form of commitment on the part of the Company to proceed with any transaction or arrangement referred to herein. This announcement is intended for the sole purpose of providing information. Persons needing advice should consult an independent financial adviser. This announcement does not constitute an investment recommendation. The price and value of securities and any income from them can go down as well as up and you could lose your entire investment. Past performance is not a guide to future performance. Information in this announcement cannot be relied upon as a guide to future performance.
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In addition, in the United Kingdom, this announcement is only being communicated to and is directed only at (a) qualified investors (within the meaning of the UK version of the Prospectus Regulation as it forms part of UK law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018) (i) who are “investment professionals” falling within Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005, as amended (the “Order”), (ii) high net worth entities falling within Article 49(2)(a)-(d) of the Order or (b) persons to whom it may otherwise lawfully be communicated, all such persons (a) and (b) together being referred to as “Relevant Persons”.
No Pre-emptive Rights or New Shares have been offered or will be offered pursuant to the Offering to any Russian or Belarusian national, any natural person residing in Russia or Belarus (except for EU, EEA or Swiss nationals and persons holding an EU, EEA or Swiss residence permit, subject to the restrictions set out in the Prospectus), any legal person, entity, or body established in Russia or Belarus (including EU branches of such legal persons, but excluding subsidiaries of Russian or Belarus legal entities organized or incorporated within the EU, subject to the restrictions set out in the Prospectus), or to any natural or legal person where the issuance of securities to such person would result in a breach of applicable economic or financial sanctions, laws and/or regulations, trade embargoes, boycotts, prohibitions, restrictive measures, decisions, executive orders or notices from regulators implemented, adapted, imposed, administered, enacted and/or enforced by any of (i) the United States of America, including, but not limited to, the United States Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, (ii) the United Nations, (iii) the European Union and/or any member state thereof, (iv) the State Secretariat of Economic Affairs of Switzerland, (v) HM Treasury of the United Kingdom, and (vi) any other applicable country or jurisdiction.
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London, UK, April 29th, 2024 – IFS, the fastest growing cloud enterprise software company in the world, has today appointed former CNN News Anchor & Correspondent Bianca Nobilo as the company’s Head of External Affairs. Nobilo joins the executive leadership team at IFS to direct Government Relations, Industry Relations and External Affairs & Communications.
IFS’s remarkable growth across 80 countries is fueled by the company’s powerful artificial intelligence technology, industry depth and customer centric approach. Despite the global economy facing significant economic challenges in 2023, IFS achieved 33% year-on-year revenue growth. Furthermore, its cloud revenue saw an impressive surge of 46%. Nobilo will support the enhanced interest and influence the visibility this expansion is generating.Commenting on Nobilo’s appointment, IFS CEO, Mark Moffat, said: “The appointment of Bianca to IFS in a newly created executive position is a declaration of intent that IFS is doubling down on business growth, engagement and expanding our voice in the industry. It is important to me that we participate at that broader societal level as we continue to grow. Bianca’s experience in Parliament and as a news anchor at one of the world’s biggest networks will facilitate that and support the increasing visibility we are attracting. Her knowledge of government, multimedia journalism and her ability to ask tough questions gives our leadership team a valuable edge and strengthens our industry position. He added: “Being able to attract such talent to IFS in itself reflects the journey we are on.”Bianca Nobilo, Head of External Affairs at IFS, commented: “IFS is a market-leader and the most rapidly expanding AI-powered enterprise software company on the planet. Building on a loyal customer base including prestigious names like the US Navy, Emirates Airlines, Mars and Bosch, IFS is on the cusp of its next growth spurt. This growing prominence means we have an integral role helping customers navigate the AI revolution, machine learning and automation across continents and industries. Our key markets, which include aerospace & defense, manufacturing and energy, are facing significant global challenges of geopolitical instability and climate change. That requires more of us than code. It means building trust, working with governments and being a responsible leader in our space. As the world takes notice of IFS – we are strengthening our commitment to the world.”Nobilo joins IFS after nearly a decade at news broadcaster CNN, where she was a correspondent and the Anchor of CNN Newsroom and The Global Brief with Bianca Nobilo. Nobilo began her professional career in political campaigns and working across defense briefs in the UK’s Houses of Parliament. In addition to a Masters in political science, she holds a fellowship in communications.
AMSTERDAM/STOCKHOLM, 29 APRIL 2024 - Today marks an exciting milestone as SkyTeam and SAS have officially signed an Alliance Adherence Agreement (AAA), serving as an important step toward SAS’ official entry into the global airline alliance. SkyTeam and SAS are committed to ensuring a seamless transition for all customers. From 1 September 2024, SAS will officially become a part of SkyTeam, enriching the alliance with the best access to Scandinavian key hubs. This collaboration will bolster SkyTeam's global network, offering new destinations, enhanced connectivity, and a more seamless, elevated customer journey for all travellers.
From the moment SAS joins SkyTeam, EuroBonus members will enjoy benefits across most SkyTeam airlines. EuroBonus Silver members will be recognized as SkyTeam Elite level, while Gold and Diamond members will be recognized as Elite Plus. This will offer them access to a network of 750+ airport lounges and SkyPriority services at eight airport touchpoints including priority check-in, boarding and baggage handling.
SAS customers will benefit from easy connectivity across SkyTeam’s network of 1,060+ destinations, which includes their favourites as well as previously unserved cities - particularly across Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. SkyTeam and SAS share the vision of providing a valued customer experience through quality products, innovation, and dedicated service.
Andrés Conesa, SkyTeam Chairman, said: “SAS shares SkyTeam’s vision when it comes to delivering a more integrated and responsible travel experience. Together with our members, we continue to work hard behind the scenes to ensure a smooth transition for customers from the moment SAS joins our alliance.”
Patrick Roux, SkyTeam CEO, said: “We are delighted to officially chart a path to SAS joining the SkyTeam alliance. With its global reputation for reliability, quality and service, SAS is a great fit for SkyTeam and, as we continue to strengthen our customer proposition, we look forward to being part of their future journey.”
Anko van der Werff, SAS President and CEO, said: "We are very excited to now have reached this pivotal milestone in SAS’ alliance transition journey. EuroBonus members will be able to enjoy new destinations and benefits as part of the SkyTeam alliance family, marking the start of an exciting future for customers, partners and employees alike. SAS customers will benefit from SkyTeam's strong global presence in many of the world's major aviation hubs and from its focus on strategic partnerships and innovative sustainability initiatives.”
SkyTeam members serving SAS’ hubs include Air France, KLM, Delta Air Lines and Middle East Airlines.
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All resolutions were made in accordance with the proposals set out in the meeting notice. Minutes of the meeting are attached and available on https://akercarboncapture.com/investors/general-meetings/.
The articles of association were amended in accordance with the proposal. The number of board members was reduced to three, and the general meeting re-elected Kristian Monsen Røkke as the Chair of the Board of Directors, and Karl Erik Kjelstad as new deputy.
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Sectra received its first FDA clearance during the pandemic, in 2020. The pandemic made the need and value of remote work even in the field of pathology obvious and has helped boost the adoption of digital pathology in the US. Today, the value of accessing, sharing and reviewing digital images is clear and the market for digital pathology in the US, as well as other countries, is growing rapidly.
“Given the rigorous review and clearance process leading up to this point, I see the new FDA clearance as strong proof of the quality of our solution. It is also an enabler for pathology departments to benefit from the latest scanner technology as well as the standardization that is happening within digital pathology. We have already seen how our customers utilize digital pathology to improve patient care, especially in complex cases such as cancer, and I am proud to be part of that journey,” says Elin Kindberg, Global Product Manager Pathology at Sectra.
The FDA clearance includes:
· Sectra’s digital pathology solution when used with Leica Biosystems Aperio GT 450 DX · SVS and DICOM file formats · Sectra UniView and IDS7 · cloud-based and on-premises installation
“Sectra has a strong track record of promoting and enabling open integrations and of pushing the development towards standardization within medical imaging IT. The recent FDA clearance including the clearance to utilize DICOM images for pathology diagnostics therefore makes me very proud. Due to the unique nature of the images used in digital pathology, proprietary formats have previously dominated. This FDA approval, including DICOM, shows that standardization is possible also within pathology. This is an important first step to a reality where healthcare providers can start reaping the benefits of a larger degree of freedom in choosing what hardware and software to combine, within pathology. This has the potential to increase workflow efficiency, facilitate the adoption of new technology and in the end—benefit patient care,” says Dr. Torbjörn Kronander, CEO and President Sectra AB.
A digital pathology solution provides instant and, if necessary, remote access to digital images of tissue samples instead of relying on physical glass slides reviewed in microscopes. This optimizes the workflows for pathologists, leading to enhanced efficiency in cancer diagnostics. Learn more about Sectra’s digital pathology solution >>
The pathology solution is part of Sectra’s enterprise imaging solution, which provides a unified strategy for all imaging needs while lowering operational costs. The scalable and modular solution, with a VNA at its core, allows healthcare providers to grow from ology to ology and from enterprise to enterprise. Visit Sectra’s website to read more about Sectra and why it’s top-ranked in “Best in KLAS ”.
About SectraSectra contributes to a healthier and safer society by assisting health systems throughout the world to enhance the efficiency of care, and authorities and defense forces in Europe to protect society’s most sensitive information. The company, founded in 1978, is headquartered in Linköping, Sweden, with direct sales in 19 countries, and distribution partners worldwide. Sales in the 2022/2023 fiscal year totaled SEK 2,351 million. The Sectra share is quoted on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange. For more information, visit Sectra’s website .
The project comprises the construction of a new runway, taxiways and parking spaces for aircraft. Preparatory work has already been carried out in the area such as removal of vegetation, demolition of old infrastructure and blasting.
"This is a historic contract and the largest Peab has received in Norway. I would like to thank Avinor for entrusting us and our close cooperation in the first phase of the project. Now we’re looking forward to starting construction of the airport which will be a big boost for the entire Bodø region," says Johan Hansson, MD Peab Civil Engineering Norway.
The construction contract consists of a development phase and an implementation phase. The first phase is a so-called phase 1 project in which the customer Avinor and Peab, together with subcontractors and consultants, have developed and optimized solutions and set a target price for the project. The project is now entering phase 2 which is the implementation phase.
Peab works closely with local subcontractors and suppliers during construction and in the construction process.
"As a local community builder it’s important for us to be able to contribute to employment in the region. This is a complex project that requires good coordination and collaboration between all parties involved," says Johan Hansson.
Construction will begin immediately and the project is expected to be completed in June 2028.
The project will be order registered in the second quarter of 2024.
Illustration: Avinor
Photo: Tor O. Iversen/Avinor. In the photo: Johan Hansson, MD Civil Engineering Peab Norway and Abraham Foss, CEO Avinor
For further information, please contact:
Johan Hansson, MD Civil Engineering Norway Peab, +47 917 433 53
Juha Hartomaa, Head of Investor Relations Peab, +46 72 533 31 45
Analyst Mathias Carlson interviews CEO Torbjörn Saxmo after the publication of the Q1 report. Torbjörn briefly presents the company and the key points from the quarter. They discuss margin development, IMU deliveries to Saab, intensified sales efforts, and the financing of continued growth.Watch the presentation and Q&A here
About Kebni AB (publ)Kebni has a long history and extensive experience in advanced inertial sensing solutions as well as satellite antenna solutions. The company, headquartered in Stockholm, is a leading supplier of reliable technology, products and solutions for stabilization, positioning, navigation, and safety. Kebni serves products and solutions to government, military, and commercial customers globally.
The repurchases form part of the repurchase program of a maximum of 2,154,000 own ordinary shares for a total maximum amount of SEK 1,000,000,000 that EQT announced on 22 April 2024. The repurchase program, which runs between 23 April 2024 and 24 May 2024, is being carried out in accordance with the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 2016/1052.
EQT ordinary shares have been repurchased as follows:
Date: Aggregated daily Weighted average Total daily volume (number of share price per day transaction value shares): (SEK): (SEK):23 April 100,000 295.9264 29,592,640.00202424 April 98,534 297.3100 29,295,143.54202425 April 100,000 289.3646 28,936,460.00202426 April 100,000 298.6324 29,863,240.002024Total 398,534 295.3010 117,687,483.54accumulatedoverweek17/2024Total 398,534 295.3010 117,687,483.54accumulatedduring therepurchaseprogram
All acquisitions have been carried out on Nasdaq Stockholm by Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB on behalf of EQT.
Following the above acquisitions and as of 26 April 2024, the number of shares in EQT, including EQT’s holding of own shares is set out in the table below.
[][] Ordinary shares Class C shares[1] TotalNumber of issued 1,245,048,412 881,555 1,245,929,967sharesNumber of shares 60,873,363 - 60,873,363owned by EQTAB[2]Number of 1,184,175,049 881,555 1,185,056,604outstandingshares
1) Carry one tenth (1/10) of a vote.2) EQT AB shares owned by EQT AB are not entitled to dividends or carry votes at shareholders’ meetings.
A full breakdown of the transactions is attached to this announcement.
ContactOlof Svensson, Head of Shareholder Relations, +46 72 989 09 15 EQT Press Office, press@eqtpartners.com, +46 8 506 55 334
Metso is launching productized FIT™ in-plant and Foresight™ overland conveyors for reliable material transportation in the mining industry. The standardized conveyor modules and premium components offer high capacity and layout flexibility as well as substantial savings in time and resources, from feasibility and design to implementation, thereby enabling higher lifetime productivity.
The high-capacity Metso Foresight™ overland conveyors are fixed or relocatable and connect the primary crushing station with the coarse ore stockpile. The Metso FIT™ in-plant conveyors are compatible with Metso FIT™ crushing plants that are designed for the most demanding mining applications.
“The modular FIT™ and Foresight™ conveyors take project ease, speed and productivity to the next level. We have designed these conveyors for easier planning, configuration, installation and maintenance with a wide range of modules and components. This enables our mining customers to get their in-plant and overland conveying systems up and running faster and brings a quicker return on investment,” says Guillaume Lambert, SVP, Crushing at Metso.
“Thanks to the standardized modular design of the conveyors, we have been able to shorten delivery time by up to 25% and set-up time by up to 15%. Metso premium components are used in the conveyors, and the use of ConveyInsights™ predictive maintenance and flow control technology can help our customers achieve their productivity targets. To improve the feasibility study process on Foresight™ overland conveyors, we developed the William Conveyor Explorer, an application software that is connected to our conveyor module range. It can be found in the new Metso Crush and Convey Resource Center . Our mining and EPC/M customers can enter their process and route data and then instantly assess multiple options and download the modules they need for efficient planning in their software environment. This development also supports mine electrification programs to reach fast decarbonization plans and targets,” notes Lambert.
To ensure continuous conveyor performance, Metso can provide a wide scope of services ranging from optimization and life-cycle services to premium wear and spare parts. Metso has installed over 1,000km of conveyors globally.
More information about Metso Foresight™ and FIT™ conveyors is available on our website .
Further information:
Foresight™ conveyors: Leif Berndt, Director, IPCC, Metso, tel. +49 177 660 8411, email: leif.berndt(at)metso.com
FIT™ conveyors: Daniel Nagano, Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering, Metso, tel. +55 159 9858 4589, email: daniel.nagano(at)metso.com
Helena Marjaranta, Vice President, Communications and Brand, Metso Corporation, tel. +358 20 484 3212, email: helena.marjaranta(at)metso.com
Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.
Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Metso employs over 17,000 people in close to 50 countries and sales for 2023 were about EUR 5.4 billion. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. Metso.com , x.com/metsoofficial
Press release, Ageras A/S: Danish fintech Ageras , which provides accounting software to over 300,000 active European small businesses, has completed its sixth and largest investment round to date according to documents just filed with the Danish Business Authority . The round is a private placement totaling EUR 82 million and is oversubscribed with overwhelming commitments from both new and existing investors; to increase Ageras' acquisition opportunities in an attractive European market. Amongst others, Investcorp , together with the two founders and other existing investors, has accounted for approximately 50% of the round in addition to new names such as the Norwegian state pension fund Folketrygdfondet and the American asset manager Lazard , says Ageras' CEO, Rico Andersen , who confirms that negotiations are already underway with several potential acquisition targets:
"We want to make it easier to be a small business in an increasingly difficult administrative and regulatory landscape by offering a fully integrated platform where companies can manage their banking, accounting and tax in one financial cockpit", says Rico Andersen.
"To deliver faster on that vision, M&A is an integral part of our strategy, where we have acquired technology and thus expanded our product faster than if we built everything from scratch. Currently, we see an attractive pipeline of potential acquisitions emerging, and the ones we eye reinforce our vision and goal 100%; to become market leader and then go public. Therefore, we have assembled a dream team of investors and are filling up the 'war chest' right now", continues Rico Andersen, who reports that Ageras achieved positive EBITDA for the first time in 2023, ending the fiscal year with a record-high ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue, edt.) of EUR 41 million compared to EUR 27 million in 2022.
Has raised almost EUR 200 million
Ageras was founded in 2012 by then 19-year-old Rico Andersen and 20-year-old Martin Hegelund as Ageras.com , an online marketplace matching small businesses with accountants and bookkeepers, however, has today grown into a fintech company with approximately 250 employees and a comprehensive cloud-based software product.
With the latest record-breaking investment round, Ageras has raised a total of almost EUR 200 million, and despite the company announcing towards the end of 2023 that it did not need to raise further funds , market conditions have made it favorable for the Danish fintech to continue its acquisition hunt; to offer even more features to the growing customer base in its four core markets i.e. Denmark, Germany, France and the Netherlands. Specifically, the ambition is to increase ARR to EUR 100 million after which an IPO can potentially be considered - and amongst the new investors there is full confidence that both can be achieved within a few years:
"We remain impressed with the growth and strategic development of Ageras since our first investment in 2017. Therefore, we are excited to lead this investment round which enables more accretive M&A to expand the product offering and gain market share", says Gilbert Kamieniecky, Head of Private Equity Europe at Investcorp.
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About Ageras · Ageras was founded in 2012 by serial entrepreneurs Rico Andersen and Martin Hegelund, who together have over 25 years of experience building internet businesses. Ageras' vision is to create success for small businesses by simplifying their administration. By integrating its solutions into a single cockpit for invoicing, accounting, payroll, banking and finance, it enables business owners to focus on running their business. Ageras started as the online marketplace Ageras.com, matching SMEs with accountants, and has grown into a company with approximately 250 employees offering a complete ecosystem of tools and services for SMEs. The company's investors include Investcorp , Rabo Frontier Ventures (Rabobank) and Lugard Road Capital (Luxor Capital), and now also Folketrygdfondet and Investering & Tryghed . For more information, please visit www.ageras.com.
The following parties have participated in the transaction:
Existing investors: Investcorp , Roosgruppen, Back in Black and the founders Rico Andersen Invest and Hegelund Equities
New investors: Folketrygdfondet , Lazard and Investering & Tryghed
Timeline · How Ageras has evolved over the past 12 years:
2012: Ageras is founded by Rico Andersen and Martin Hegelund.2016: Ageras is named Børsen Gazelle as one of Denmark's fastest growing companies and wins the EY award for Entrepreneur of the Year.2017: Investcorp acquires the majority of Ageras which also wins the Danish e-commerce award for Best B2B Company.2019: Ageras acquires accounting software Billy.2020: Rabobank makes a strategic investment in Ageras, achieving EUR 10 million in ARR the same year.2021: Lugard Road Capital injects DKK 450 million into Ageras which later acquires the invoicing system Zervant and the payroll system Salary.2022: Canadian CIBC invests EUR 35 million in Ageras which later acquires German neo-bank Kontist.2023: Ageras becomes profitable for the first time in July 2023. 2024: Ageras receives EUR 82 million in investment from its founders, Investcorp, Folketrygdfondet, Lazard, Roosgruppen, Back in Black and Investering & Tryghed.Contact · For further information, please contact nic@rossen.com or telephone +45 20729972.
- Ageras A/S, 30/4724
By uniting Heimdal's cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies with DACTA's established market presence and insight, the partnership is uniquely positioned to meet the rapidly growing demand for advanced digital protection services.
DACTA's strong distribution network will make Heimdal's suite of AI-powered cybersecurity products more accessible to businesses and government agencies in APAC. This venture aims not only to improve operational efficiencies and security effectiveness, but also to provide organizations with the tools they need to combat the latest cyber threats.
Looking beyond the horizon, Heimdal Security and DACTA are dedicated to creating an environment that fosters innovation. This partnership marks the start of an exciting journey to discover novel cybersecurity strategies and technologies that have the potential to transform cybersecurity paradigms in the APAC region and beyond.
Dr. Benjamin Xie, CEO of DACTA, commented on the partnership, "Our collaboration with Heimdal marks a strategic step towards enhancing cybersecurity resilience in the APAC region. We are excited to bring Heimdal's world-class solutions to our markets and look forward to exploring further avenues for innovation and growth together."
Morten Kjaersgaard, CEO of Heimdal echoed these sentiments, stating: "This partnership with DACTA represents an important opportunity for Heimdal to expand its global footprint. We are confident that DACTA's expertise in the APAC market will be instrumental in bringing our advanced cybersecurity solutions to a wider audience."
Heimdal's integrated approach has already proven successful, as evidenced by its products receiving prestigious awards such as 'AI and Machine Learning-Based Security Solution of the Year' at the Computing Security Awards 2023 and 'Cloud-Based Solution of the Year' at the Network Computing Awards 2023.
Heimdal also invites interested parties to join Heimdal® Partner NEXUS , the company's latest global initiative for cybersecurity excellence, unity, and safeguarding.
About Heimdal
Founded in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 2014, Heimdal empowers CISOs (Chief Information Security Officers), Security Teams, and IT admins to enhance their SecOps, reduce alert fatigue, and be proactive using one seamless command and control platform.
Heimdal’s award-winning lineup of more than 10 fully integrated cybersecurity solutions spans the entire IT estate, enabling organizations to be proactive, whether remotely or onsite.
This is why their range of products and managed services offers a solution for every challenge, whether at the endpoint or network level, in vulnerability management, privileged access, implementing Zero Trust, thwarting ransomware, preventing BECs, and much more.
Related links:
https://heimdalsecurity.com/
About DACTA
Founded in Singapore, DACTA is a leader in providing comprehensive cybersecurity solutions, specializing in expanding advanced cybersecurity measures to diverse markets, particularly in the APAC region.
Related links:
https://dactaglobal.com/
Press Contact
Maria Madalina PopoviciMedia Relations Manager
Email: mpo@heimdalsecurity.com
· Viaplay Group’s platforms will be home to the pinnacle of world motorsports in six markets up to and including the 2029 season · All races, qualifying and practice sessions, F1 Sprint events to be shown live, together with world-class studios, commentators, documentaries and more · Viaplay Group and Formula 1 extend F1 TV Pro partnership in the Netherlands
Viaplay Group has renewed its rights to show Formula 1 in the Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway, and Iceland up to and including the 2029 season. Fans in all six countries can continue to follow every second of thrilling high-speed action from the pinnacle of world motorsports live on Viaplay Group’s platforms, together with world-class studios, local-language commentators and expert analysts, exclusive documentaries headlined by three-time World Drivers’ Champion Max Verstappen, and much more. The five-year agreement is the first in the history of Viaplay Group and Formula 1’s long-running partnership.
With over 700 million fans, Formula 1’s status as one of the world’s most popular and exciting sports continues to accelerate. Top drivers Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton rank among the biggest superstars on the planet, while teams such as Red Bull, Ferrari, Mercedes, and McLaren are household names. Following a record total attendance of 6 million fans in 2023, the current season sees an all-time high 24 Grands Prix staged around the globe, from classic circuits such as Monaco, Silverstone and Zandvoort to spectacular recent additions like Las Vegas.
Every race weekend attracts around 70 million viewers worldwide, with total 2023 season viewership of 1.5 billion people. The fanbase is increasingly younger-skewing and diverse, with 40% of fans female, one in three TV viewers aged under 35, and one in three fans starting to follow the sport in the past four years. In 2023, Formula 1 was the world’s fastest-growing major sports league on social media for the fourth year in a row.
In the Netherlands and the Nordic region, viewing breaks records every year, driven by home heroes such as Verstappen, Finland’s Valtteri Bottas and Denmark’s Kevin Magnussen. Formula 1 now has around 5 million fans in the Netherlands, around 50% of whom began following in the past five years, and 4 million in the Nordics, with approximately 12 million Dutch TV viewers (up 35% from 2022) and 5.5 million Nordic viewers in 2023.
Every practice and qualifying session, F1 Sprint event and Grand Prix will be available live in the Netherlands and Nordic countries on the Viaplay streaming service, and on Viaplay Group’s pay-TV channels in Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Norway.
Jørgen Madsen Lindemann, Viaplay Group President and CEO: “Formula 1 is more than a sport – it’s a global phenomenon that spans streaming, Hollywood, social media and beyond, and fascinates fans of all ages and backgrounds throughout the year. We are proud to renew our partnership with Formula 1 in our longest agreement so far. This shows Viaplay Group’s commitment to competing for the long term and growing profitably in the Netherlands and Nordics, and to offering our viewers the most attractive and relevant content available anywhere.”
Peter Nørrelund, Viaplay Group EVP and Chief Sports & Business Development Officer: “We have been home to Formula 1 for many years and just like the sports’ incredible teams, we’re always looking for that extra edge to keep us in front. Our innovative broadcasts will continue to set new standards. Every weekend – from the paddock to the pitlane and of course every inch of the track – the knowledgeable and passionate Dutch and Nordic fans can look forward to the best coverage of the most breathtaking show on Earth on Viaplay.”
Ian Holmes, Formula 1 Director of Media Rights: “Formula 1 and Viaplay Group share a joint vision to create a world-class broadcast experience which brings our fans the drama and excitement of F1. It’s because of this dedication to quality programming that we have consistently seen Viaplay’s viewership increase year on year amongst a passionate fanbase which only continues to grow. This historic deal, also incorporating F1 TV Pro, F1’s own streaming offering will see F1 and Viaplay continue to push the boundaries of innovation, so our fans never miss a moment of wheel-to-wheel action for years to come.”
Max Verstappen, three-time World Drivers’ Champion: “I am thrilled that Viaplay have made this long-term deal with Formula One. Just like me, they strive to be the best, so we are looking forward to continuing our successful partnership. It’s great to collaborate with Viaplay in bringing my on-track performances to viewers.”
In the Netherlands, Viaplay Group and Formula 1 will continue their strategic partnership that enables Viaplay customers to access F1 TV Pro as part of their subscriptions. The partnership has an innovative business model intended to grow both parties' businesses, and aims to increase the relevance of Formula 1 for local viewers even further through a richer combined offering. Through F1 TV Pro, fans can enjoy additional features such as international commentary, multiple onboard cameras, pitlane and paddock feeds, and in-race radio communications.
F1 TV Pro will remain available in the Netherlands and the Nordic countries as a stand-alone product.
Viaplay Group and Max Verstappen have a long-term partnership that sees the superstar Dutch driver appear in exclusive documentaries such as ‘Verstappen - Lion Unleashed’ and ‘Anatomy of a Champion’, which are some of Viaplay’s most popular titles. In addition, Verstappen has an ambassadorial role for the streaming service.
Alongside Formula 1, Viaplay’s premium sports portfolio includes Premier League and Bundesliga football and PDC darts in the Netherlands; and Premier League, Bundesliga and Danish Superliga football, NHL ice hockey, FIS winter sports, IHF and EHF handball, and golf majors in the Nordic region.
In all countries, the Viaplay streaming service is available on both a direct-to-consumer basis and through distribution partnerships with major telecom and TV operators. Viaplay Group’s pay-TV channels in Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland are broadly available through distributors.
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Viaplay Group AB (publ) is the Nordic region’s leading entertainment provider. Our Viaplay streaming service is available in every Nordic country, as well as in the Netherlands and Poland, and our Viaplay Select branded content concept has been added to partner platforms around the world. We also operate TV channels across most of our markets, as well as radio stations in Norway and Sweden. Our talented people come to work every day with a shared passion and clear mission to entertain millions of people with our unique offering of locally relevant storytelling, which spans premium live sports, films, series and music. Our purpose is to grow our business profitably and responsibly, and deliver sustainable value for all our stakeholders. Viaplay Group is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm (‘VPLAY B’).
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Carlgrens Elektriska was founded in 1932 and provides electrical services. The company is headquartered in Falun and its customer base consists of various local construction companies, public organisations and private individuals. “It feels fantastic to welcome Carlgrens Elektriska and its staff to Bravida. The company has a strong position in Falun and the acquisition will mean we have even more skilled employees and a broader customer base,” comments Mats Axelsson, Regional Manager for the Dalarna, Västmanland and Södermanland Region at Bravida. Ulf Carlgren, CEO and owner of Carlgrens Elektriska, and Johan Karlsson, co-owner of Carlgrens Elektriska, will both stay with the business. They comment: “It feels very positive to be joining Bravida, as we can become stronger internally as a result of all the functions available at Bravida, and our employees will have even better development opportunities. We feel that Bravida has a good set of values and that its team spirit is as strong as ours.” Bravida will take over as the new owner on 1 May 2024. For further information, please contact: Liselotte StrayHead of Group Communicationsliselotte.stray@bravida.se+46 76 852 38 11
Caldic is one of the world’s top players in special ingredients for food, pharmaceuticals, personal care and industrial products. The company has international headquarters in Rotterdam and approximately 4,000 employees around the world. The Nordic operations are headquartered in Frihamnen in Malmö, with production facilities in Knislinge as well as in Rødovre, Denmark, with sales offices in Denmark, Norway and Finland. The new location will co-locate the two production facilities and the Nordic headquarters.
The building will be certified in line with SGBC level Gold.
The investment of SEK 264 million includes land acquisition of SEK 23 million.
“At Caldic, we’re very pleased with this project. It marks a clear advance in our continued development in the Nordics, which began here in Malmö in 1923 as AB R Lundberg. That means we have over 100 years of history in the city. The investment that Caldic is now making is clear proof of our confidence, both in our local organisation and in the Nordics as a market. We have a team that will create significant growth in the coming year as well,” says Gustav Larsson, Managing Director of Caldic Ingredients Nordic.
“We are very pleased that we could meet Caldic’s needs for further developing their operations. This will be a modern building with high standards for installations, technical systems and certification. For Wihlborgs, it’s important that properties for industry and production also have high sustainability ambitions,” says Ulrika Hallengren, CEO of Wihlborgs.
Wihlborgs Fastigheter AB (publ)
Volvo Cars is today announcing that Javier Varela, Chief Operating Officer and Deputy CEO, has decided to pursue a new opportunity outside the company. Javier Varela has been a valued member of the Executive Management Team since 2016 and has served as COO and deputy CEO since 2022, overseeing several significant milestones for Volvo Cars.
As a result, and in line with the Company’s ongoing succession planning and organisation design, the following leaders will join the company’s Executive Management Team (EMT) and will report directly to the CEO, Jim Rowan:
·Erik Severinson, Chief Product & Strategy Officer
·Anders Bell, Chief Engineering & Technology Officer
·Francesca Gamboni, Chief Supply Chain Officer
"I am delighted to welcome Anders, Erik and Francesca to our Executive Management Team. This change will help us to flatten our structure in operations and elevate these important areas as we deliver on our technological and commercial transformation,” said Jim Rowan, CEO, Volvo Cars. “At the same time, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to Javier, who has decided to pursue new challenges outside of the company after almost eight years of immense contributions to Volvo Cars. We wish him and his family the very best in their future endeavours.”
Anders Bell has served as Head of Engineering for Volvo Cars since 2022, leading car engineering, research and development across hardware and software, and safety. He brings with him 25 years of engineering experience in the automotive industry, including 18 at Volvo Cars and six years in senior positions at Tesla.
Erik Severinson joined the Group Management Team in 2023 and has been Volvo Cars' Head of Strategy & Programme Management for Engineering & Operations since 2022. He previously served as Head of Industrial Strategy and Group Finance Controller and brings experience in driving operational excellence and strategic initiatives. Erik has been with Volvo Cars since 2004. In his new role as Chief Product & Strategy Officer, Erik will be responsible for company and product strategy, car programme management, quality and sustainability.
Francesca Gamboni joined Volvo Cars in 2023, bringing with her over 25 years of manufacturing, supply chain and procurement experience, mainly in the automotive sector including previous roles at Stellantis, Bosch and Renault-Nissan.
Geert Bruyneel, Head of Manufacturing will report directly to Jim Rowan and remains a member of the Group Management Team. After the summer, Manufacturing will report to Francesca Gamboni.
Javier will step out of his role to prepare for his new opportunity with immediate effect.
The appointment of these new members to the EMT underscores the company's commitment to driving innovation and sustainable growth and brings valuable competence into the executive management team.
Ambra AB works with industrial service and installation, and HVAC service. The company is based in Skellefteå and also has branches in Luleå and Piteå. Its customer base consists of various industrial companies, construction companies, property companies and public sector organisations. “It feels great to welcome Ambra and its competent staff to Bravida. Ambra has a good reputation in the market and together we will be able to further strengthen our customer offering in service and installation in the local market,” comments Anders Eriksson, Regional Manager for the Northern Norrland region at Bravida.Adam Ådin, Transaction Manager at the investment company Treac AB and outgoing Chair of the Board of Ambra AB, comments:“It feels good and safe to hand over the ownership of Ambra to Bravida. In Bravida, Ambra is getting an owner that knows the industry inside out. Our employees will become part of the Bravida community and gain access to knowledge, experience, tools and processes that can further develop the business. I wish all the parties the best of luck on the continued journey of growth.” Bravida will take over as the new owner today on 2 May 2024.
For further information, please contact: Liselotte StrayHead of Group Communicationsliselotte.stray@bravida.se+46 76 852 38 11
Neste Corporation, Stock Exchange Release, Inside Information, 2 May 2024 at 12:00 p.m. (EET)Neste Corporation’s Board of Directors has appointed Heikki Malinen, M.Sc. (Econ.), MBA (Harvard) as the President and CEO of Neste as of 2 November 2024, at the latest. Malinen joins Neste from Outokumpu Corporation where he has held the position of President and CEO since 2020. Malinen is currently a member of the Board of Directors of Neste, from which position he will step down before assuming the duties of the President and CEO.“Heikki Malinen has a strong track record in developing and executing differentiated strategies, driving efficiency and leading people through a challenging business environment. He has vast experience globally from several industries, including the process industry. The Board of Directors is confident that Heikki is the right person to lead Neste forward and to execute on our growth agenda to create value for all our stakeholders,” says Matti Kähkönen, the Chair of the Board of Directors of Neste.“Neste is globally recognized as the leader in sustainable fuels and renewable feedstock solutions. The industry is still at the beginning of a decades-long transformative growth era. The growth in sustainable aviation fuels, and in the polymers and chemicals sector, is ahead of us. Neste has a world-class R&D, technological and operational foundation and talented people on which to build its future growth. I am excited to join the great team of Neste to accelerate transformation and drive the journey towards reaching the company’s full potential,” says Heikki Malinen, Neste’s new President and CEO.CV and photo of Heikki Malinen are attached to this release. As announced on 29 April 2024, Neste’s current President and CEO Matti Lehmus will continue in his position until Heikki Malinen assumes the duties of the President and CEO.Neste CorporationBoard of DirectorsFor further information: Matti Kähkönen, Chair of the Board of Directors, please contact Neste's media service, tel. +358 800 94025 / media@neste.com (weekdays from 8.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. EET).
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The corresponding contracts were signed in December 2023. The Berlin Parliament approved them in March. The Federal Cartel Office has also granted the necessary merger control clearance in early April. The purchase price amounts to approximately 1.4 billion euros. In order to generate 40 percent of district heating from renewable energy sources by 2030 as planned and to achieve climate neutrality from 2040, additional billions will need to be invested.
With the sale, around 1,800 persons will no longer work for Vattenfall, but for an entity owned by the State of Berlin. In the coming months, further employees from Vattenfall's central functions, such as HR and Finance, will transfer to the heat company.
The sold heating business supplies around 1.4 million residential units with hot water and heat and operates 10 large heating and combined heat and power plants as well as 105 smaller combined heat and power plants and various other facilities in Berlin. The heating network has a total length of around 2,000 kilometers.
The sale relates to the entire heating business in Berlin, including the subsidiaries of Vattenfall Wärme Berlin AG. The object of the sale is all shares (100 percent) of Vattenfall Wärme Berlin AG, which holds further interests, including in Fernheizwerk Neukölln AG, Berlin (80.80%) as well as in Vattenfall Energy Solutions GmbH and Energy Crops GmbH (100 percent each).
When the sales contracts were signed in December 2023, a purchase price based on an enterprise value of just under EUR 2 billion was agreed. After preparing the 2023 annual financial statements and deducting net liabilities, among others for pension obligations), the purchase price amounts to approximately EUR 1.4 billion.
The sale means the end of Vattenfall’s district heating activities in Germany. However, Vattenfall will remain an important player in the German energy transition, with more than five million customers, fossil-free electricity production from hydro, continental European wholesale activities and heavy investments in solar, onshore and offshore wind capacities and charging points for electric vehicles.
For further information, please contact:Vattenfall Media Relations +46 8 739 50 10, press@vattenfall.comVattenfall Media Relations Germany, Christian Jekat, +49 151 57 25 53 47Christian.jekat@vattenfall.com
Fenoprolic® is Eevia’s flagship product and contains 70% of OPCs (Oligomeric proanthocyanidins). Pycnogenol® has the same concentration of OPC (70%) and is marketed worldwide by Horphag Research in Switzerland for multiple health indications. The market segment for OPC extracts is valued at over EUR 1 billion.
Eevia undertook an extensive study of the bioactivity of Fenoprolic® and is the market leader with the Eurofins BioMAP® Human Primary Cell Phenotypic profiling platform. The Eurofins platform contains over 150 biomarkers across a range of bioactivity systems. Eurofins tested Fenoprolic® and Pycnogenol® in the same way, on the same biomarkers, and on the same human primary cells, which makes the comparison of the bioactivity profile relevant both in quality and magnitude. Eurofins then compared the bioactivity profiles.
Eevia considers the near-identical results remarkable, and Eevia expects that the new information will immediately trigger new sales orders and contracts from customers and prospects.
The research article also promotes this form of bioactivity profiling as a way of showing bioequivalence between products or not, which can also be used to differentiate from imposter products, adulterated ingredients, and products with mostly sugar and flavors but little or no bioactive compounds ("Candyceuticals").
"The BioMAP comparison of our pine bark extract against the market leader is compelling and confirms that our product is nearly identical in vitro bioactivity to the market leader. Substantiating bioactivity in human primary cells can support sales traction and order updates from the marketplace, ” comments Stein Ulve, CEO of Eevia Health Plc.
For further information, please contact:
Stein Ulve, CEO, Eevia Health Plc
Email: stein.ulve@eeviahealth.comor investor@eeviahealth.com
Telephone: +358400 22 5967
INFORMATION ABOUT EEVIA HEALTH PLC
Eevia Health Plc, founded in March 2017, addresses significant health problems with bioactive compounds extracted from plant materials. The materials are primarily wild harvested from the pristine Finnish and Swedish forestsnearor above the Arctic Circle. The extracts are sold B2B as ingredients in dietary supplements and food brandsglobally. These global brands utilize the ingredients in their consumer product formulas.
Eevia Health is a manufacturer of 100% organically certified plant extracts.Although a significant product, Elderberry extract, is made from cultivated berries, most of Eevia’s other raw materials, such asbilberry,lingonberry,chaga-mushroom, and pine bark, are wild-harvested sustainably.
Eevia Health operates a modern green-chemistry production facility in Finland. Manufacturing natural ingredients near the raw material harvest areas, Eevia offers a short value chain with an environmentally friendly carbon footprint, competitive pricing, and extreme transparency. In June 2021, Eevia listed its shares on the Spotlight Stock Market in Sweden under the short name (ticker) EEVIA .
To learn more, please visit www.eeviahealth.comor follow Eevia Health on LinkedIn@EeviaHealth.
Hamilton, Bermuda 02 May 2024 - Höegh LNG Holdings Ltd. (Höegh LNG) has announced an agreement between Höegh LNG, Australian Industrial Energy Pty Ltd (AIE) and Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) for the deployment of the Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) Hoegh Galleon.
The aim of the deployment is to support energy security in Egypt. Hoegh Galleon will be located in Ain Sokhna, Egypt for a likely period of 19-20 months, after which it is expected to be deployed to AIE’s LNG terminal currently under construction at Port Kembla, Australia.
"Together with AIE and EGAS, we are pleased to provide Egypt with flexible infrastructure in support of energy security. Höegh LNG is the industry leader in the rapid deployment of FSRUs, and we are pleased that we can provide this solution for EGAS together with AIE while continuing to develop our strong partnership,” said Erik Nyheim, President & CEO of Höegh LNG.
Höegh LNG and AIE announced a 15-year FSRU charter agreement for Hoegh Galleon in June 2022. The agreement with EGAS is for an interim period of June 2024 to February 2026.
For more information:
Christine Corkery Steinsholt, Head of External Communications
christine.steinsholt@hoeghlng.com | +47 950 95 481
EQT is pleased to announce that BPEA Fund VIII (“EQT Private Capital Asia”) has agreed to acquire WSO2 (the “Company”) from existing shareholders. WSO2 is a leading provider of application development and identity and access management software to enterprise companies globally, with over 80% of revenue coming from blue-chip customers in the Americas and EMEA. Financial details of the transaction have not been disclosed.
WSO2 was founded in Asia and has established a global footprint, enabling thousands of enterprises, including the world’s largest corporations, universities, and governments, to drive their digital transformation rapidly, efficiently, and more securely. WSO2 does this through a comprehensive portfolio of offerings spanning Application Programming Interface (“API”) Management, API Integration, and Identity and Access Management (“IAM”).
Both the API Management and Integration as well as IAM markets are witnessing significant tailwinds, driven by long-term trends such as the transition to hybrid and multi-cloud workloads, rising API volumes, accelerated adoption of Generative AI, and increasing sophistication of cyberattacks. WSO2 is well-positioned to capitalize on this robust market growth on the back of their strong product suite and entrenched customer relationships.
EQT Private Capital Asia will support WSO2’s next phase of accelerated growth and innovation, drawing on EQT’s deep experience in the software space, global network of industry experts and dedicated digital value-creation team. WSO2 joins EQT’s extensive global portfolio of enterprise software companies that already includes firms such as Billtrust, IFS, SUSE, Storable, and Waystar.
Hari Gopalakrishnan, Partner in the EQT Private Capital Asia advisory team, said: “Software is a key focus sector for EQT, and WSO2 is a strong company that has scaled globally with an enterprise customer base spread across the US and Europe. We are excited to partner with WSO2 and believe that the Company is well-positioned to capitalize on long-term trends such as digital transformation and rising GenAI adoption. We are confident of drawing on EQT’s proven software value creation playbook to further accelerate WSO2’s growth momentum.”
"We are thrilled to partner with EQT as we embark on the next phase of WSO2's journey," said Dr. Sanjiva Weerawarana, CEO and Founder of WSO2. "With EQT's support and expertise, we are well-positioned to accelerate our innovation agenda, expand our global footprint, and continue empowering enterprises to thrive in the digital economy."
EQT Private Capital Asia was advised by Ropes & Gray and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett. The selling shareholders were advised by JP Morgan and Cooley.
With this transaction, BPEA Private Equity Fund VIII is expected to be 45 - 50 percent invested (including closed and/or signed investments, announced public offers, if applicable, and less any expected syndication). The transaction is expected to close in H2 2024.
ContactEQT Press Office, press@eqtpartners.com