Pacific Drilling S.A. (NYSE: PACD) (NOTC: PDSA) announced today
that it intends to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $300
million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured U.S. dollar
denominated notes due in 2015 for sale in a private placement in the
international bond market to eligible purchasers. The net proceeds from
the bonds shall be employed for company growth, working capital and
general corporate requirements. [..] Read more.
STT Condigi, a leading provider of technology and services to the
elderly home care and nursing home markets in the Nordic region, has
announced today that it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by
Tunstall Healthcare Group Limited, a leading telecare and telehealth
provider based in the UK. Subject to the receipt of mandatory
competition clearances, the transaction is expected to close at the end
of February 2012. [..] Read more.
Regulatory News:
Today, Friday February 3, 2012, the shareholders of UK-based packaging
group DS Smith Plc approved the company´s proposal to acquire SCA’s
packaging operations, excluding the two kraftliner mills in Sweden.
The transaction remains subject, amongst other things, to antitrust
clearance from the European Commission. Closing is expected during the
second quarter of 2012. [..] Read more.
Regulatory News:
Sandvik (STO:SAND) has concluded an agreement for a guaranteed credit
facility with a five-year term, with the option to extend it up to seven
years. The facility, which is divided into two currencies comprising 650
MEUR and 5 billion SEK, has been placed at the disposal of the company
by the following banks: Handelsbanken, Nordea and SEB acting as
coordinators, in addition to Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Barclays, Citi,
Danske Bank, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, J. [..] Read more.
SSAB invites you to a presentation of the quarterly report at 09.30 a.m.
CET on Friday, February 10, 2012. The report is scheduled for
publication at 08:00 a.m. CET the same date.
The fourth quarter report 2011 will be presented by SSAB’s President and
CEO Martin Lindqvist and CFO Marco Wirén.
The press conference will be held in English and live webcasted on
SSAB’s website www.ssab.com.
It is also possible to participate in the briefing via telephone. [..] Read more.
Regulatory News:
The Volvo Group’s strong trend continued during the fourth quarter of
2011. Sales rose in all regions, profitability improved and cash flow
was strong.
In the fourth quarter net sales increased by 18% to SEK 86.5 billion
(73.4). Adjusted for currency movements and acquired and divested
units, sales increased by 20%. For the full year net sales increased
by 17% to SEK 310.4 billion (264.7).
[..] Read more.
SKF today announced that they have been awarded two contracts totaling
around SEK 50 million from Siemens Rail Systems for railway projects in
Europe.
“The European passenger transportation market has been strong and
continues to grow,” says Henrik Lange, President, SKF Industrial Market,
Strategic Industries. “We are happy to be able to deliver SKF advanced
solutions to Siemens railway projects. [..] Read more.
The Ibsen Scholarships award innovative projects in the field of drama
and performing arts and projects that act as incentives for critical
discourse in regards to existential and society-related subject matters
concerning Henrik Ibsen and his plays.
Scholarship funds amount to 1,000,000 NOK (approx. 130.000 Euro/170.000
US Dollars) will be awarded projects worldwide.
Scholarships are applicable to individuals, organizations or
institutions within the artistic and cultural community. [..] Read more.
Newly established Stockholm brokerage firm relies on Neonet for
execution services to serve its institutional client base.
Neonet, the independent execution services provider, today announced an
agreement with JRS Securities, a Stockholm-based brokerage firm, to
deliver managed execution services for trading in Nordic equities. The
order was booked in Q1, 2012. [..] Read more.
Regulatory News:
An article with the results of Diamyd Medical's European Phase III study
of the antigen-based diabetes therapy Diamyd® has been published in the
scientific journal the New England Journal of Medicine. The now
published results were previously presented at the American Diabetes
Association’s 71st Scientific Sessions in San Diego, California, USA, on
June 28, 2011. [..] Read more.
Last night in London, David Beckham celebrated the global launch of
David Beckham Bodywear for H&M with an in-store launch, followed by a
cocktail party at a pop-up gentleman’s club created especially for the
occasion. At the in-store event at H&M on Regent Street, David showed
the new television commercial, met with fans and signed the collection.
Later, celebrities such as Bianca Jagger, Emma Bunton and Jessica Ennis
joined David to toast his bodywear range. [..] Read more.
Regulatory News:
In connection with the release of AarhusKarlshamn AB’s (STO:AAK) interim
report for the fourth quarter 2011 and Summarised Financial Statement
2011, we invite you to a “Press & Analyst Conference” by telephone. The
conference will be chaired by Arne Frank, President and CEO.
Time: Thursday 9 February, 2012 at 1 pm, CET.
How to register in advance:
A link will be published on our website, www. [..] Read more.
Regulatory News:
Highlights of the fourth quarter of 2011
Net sales amounted to SEK 28,369m (27,556) and income for the period
was SEK 221m (677), or SEK 0.77 (2.38) per share.
Operating income amounted to SEK 1,441m (1,714), corresponding to a
margin of 5.1% (6.2), excluding items affecting comparability and
non-recurring items. [..] Read more.
Regulatory News:
Electrolux (STO:ELUXA)(STO:ELUXB):
Maneuvering in a tough environment
The appliance market in the fourth quarter of 2011 remained very
competitive. The headwinds of price pressure, higher raw-material costs
and weak demand grew stronger as the year progressed. Despite this
challenging environment, we were able to generate an underlying
operating income of SEK 4 billion in 2011. [..] Read more.
The winner of the H&M (STO:HMB) Design Award 2012 was announced today as
Stine Riis, a 28 year old graduate from the London College of Fashion.
She was revealed as the global winner at a special catwalk show at
Stockholm’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, where Stine presented her
winning collection. Stine wins €50,000, and the chance to have around
fifteen pieces from her collection sold in selected H&M stores in United
Kingdom, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Sweden and The Netherlands in
September. [..] Read more.
Avangate, the agile eCommerce solutions provider trusted by thousands of
Software and SaaS companies to grow their business worldwide, is
announcing the addition of new localization capabilities - Dankort and
UKash - to its roster of accepted payment methods. These additions help
software companies improve conversion rates in EMEA and LATAM markets.
The Dankort is a Danish debit card used by 74% of Denmark’s population. [..] Read more.
Millicom International Cellular S.A. (“Millicom”) (Stockholmsbörsen:
MIC) will announce its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2011
on Wednesday, 8 February 2012 at 8.00 AM (Stockholm) / 7.00 AM (London).
The company will host a conference call for the global financial
community at 2.00 PM (Stockholm) / 1.00 PM (London) / 8.00 AM (New York).
The conference call will be webcast in listen-only mode on Millicom’s
website at www. [..] Read more.
Regulatory News:
Saab (STO:SAABB) has been awarded a multi-year contract for the next
generation of laser-based training systems for U.S. Army’s armored
combat vehicles. The order value is $ 17.2 million.
The indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contract consists of
this order and options that can be exercised over a time period of five
years with a potential value of $ 90 million. [..] Read more.
Regulatory News:
Scania (STO:SCVA)(STO:SCVB):
Scania’s earnings for the full year amounted to SEK 12,398 m. Higher
vehicle and service volume was offset by a significantly stronger
Swedish krona, a higher cost level and a changed market mix.
Summary of the full year 2011
Operating income fell to SEK 12,398 m. (12,746), and earnings per
share rose to SEK 11.78 (11. [..] Read more.
