Economy of Sweden

DeFi Technologies Subsidiary Valour Launches Polkadot Exchange Traded Product

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Financial markets, Economy of Sweden, Finance, Financial economics, Cryptocurrencies, Decentralized finance, Ethereum, Nordic Growth Market, NGM, Valour, Stock

New exchange product ("ETP"), Valour Polkadot (DOT) SEK, will enable institutions and individuals to invest in the DOT token as easily as buying shares from their bank or broker

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  • New exchange product ("ETP"), Valour Polkadot (DOT) SEK, will enable institutions and individuals to invest in the DOT token as easily as buying shares from their bank or broker
    Trading in Valour Polkadot (DOT) SEK began May 31, 2021 on Nordic Growth Market stock exchange
    TORONTO, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Valour Structured Products Inc. (" Valour "), a subsidiary of DeFi Technologies Inc. (the "Company" or "DeFi Technologies") (NEO: DEFI) (GR: RMJ.F) (OTC: DEFTF) and issuer of investment products focused on digital assets, has launched its Polkadot ETP (VALOUR POLKADOT (DOT) SEK - CH1114178770) on the Nordic Growth Market (NGM) stock exchange.
  • By gaining exposure to digital assets via Valour, investors of DeFi Technologies benefit from the standardisation, risk reduction and operational efficiency of a centrally-cleared product listed on a regulated stock exchange.
  • For each exchange traded product of Valour that is bought and sold on the stock exchange, Valour purchases or sells the equivalent amount of the underlying digital assets, meaning the products are fully backed at all times.
  • The new Valour Polkadot ETP, available in Swedish krona, is traded on the Nordic Growth Market (NGM), a regulated stock exchange based in Stockholm, Sweden, under local ticker VALOUR POLKADOT SEK.

Alfa Laval has completed the acquisition of StormGeo

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
StormGeo, Alfa Laval, Companies, Economy of Sweden

LUND, Sweden, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Alfa Laval has completed the acquisition of StormGeo, a global leader in weather intelligence and advanced data science solutions.

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  • LUND, Sweden, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Alfa Laval has completed the acquisition of StormGeo, a global leader in weather intelligence and advanced data science solutions.
  • The acquisition is part of Alfa Laval's strategy to support the marine industry's efforts to make operations more efficient and will also enhance Alfa Laval's knowledge within digital services.
  • The acquisition is neutral to Alfa Laval's EBITA margin and earnings per share.
  • StormGeo will become a part of the Alfa Laval Marine Division.

H&M Goes 'Beyond The Rainbow' With Emotional, Tech-Driven Pride Campaign Starring Michaela Jaé Rodriguez And Chella Man

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Chella, Michaela, H&M, Trejo, Internet celebrity, Economy of Sweden

Starring Michaela Ja Rodriguez and Chella Man, the interactive campaign shows H&M's continued support of the LGBTQIA+ community, telling individual stories from the campaign's stars and encouraging people to share their own through a newly developed web app.

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  • Starring Michaela Ja Rodriguez and Chella Man, the interactive campaign shows H&M's continued support of the LGBTQIA+ community, telling individual stories from the campaign's stars and encouraging people to share their own through a newly developed web app.
  • The campaign features, among others, American actress and singer Michaela Ja Rodriguez, Mexican influencer Hctor Trejo, Danish actor, model and DJ Sus Wilkins and American activist, artist and actor Chella Man.
  • In addition, several of H&M's own employees appear in the campaign and share their inspiring, personal perspectives on what Pride means to them.
  • Users are also able to watch videos, utilize Instagram filters and share their own Pride stories on social media.

Medivir to present at the Redeye Growth Day

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Medivir, Life sciences, Nasdaq Stockholm, Industry economics), Economy of Sweden

STOCKHLOM, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Medivir AB (Nasdaq Stockholm: MVIR)today announces that the company will present at the virtual meeting Redeye Growth Day on June 2, 2021.

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  • STOCKHLOM, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Medivir AB (Nasdaq Stockholm: MVIR)today announces that the company will present at the virtual meeting Redeye Growth Day on June 2, 2021.
  • The drug candidates are directed toward indication areas where available therapies are limited or missing and there are great opportunities to offer significant improvements to patients.
  • Medivir is focusing on the development of MIV-818, a pro-drug designed to selectively treat liver cancer cells and to minimize side effects.
  • Collaborations and partnerships are important parts of Medivir's business model, and the drug development is conducted either by Medivir or in partnership.

Buybacks of shares in Alfa Laval during week 21 2021

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Monday, May 31, 2021
Buyback, Share repurchase, Alfa Laval, Buy-back program, Laval, Quebec, Economy of Sweden, Companies, Market economics)

LUND, Sweden, May 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- During the period May 24 - May 28, 2021, Alfa Laval AB (publ) (LEI code: 549300UCKT2UK88AG251) has repurchased in total 125,500 own shares (ISIN: SE0000695876) as part of the share buyback program initiated by the Board of Directors in order to secure optimized capital structure.

Key Points: 
  • LUND, Sweden, May 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- During the period May 24 - May 28, 2021, Alfa Laval AB (publ) (LEI code: 549300UCKT2UK88AG251) has repurchased in total 125,500 own shares (ISIN: SE0000695876) as part of the share buyback program initiated by the Board of Directors in order to secure optimized capital structure.
  • The share buybacks form part of the SEK 2 billion share buyback program, which Alfa Laval announced on April 27, 2021.
  • The share buy-back program, which runs between April 28, 2021 and April 25, 2022, is being carried out in accordance with the EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) and the Commission Delegated Regulation 2016/1052 (the so-called Safe Harbour Regulation).
  • Shares in Alfa Laval have been repurchased as follows:

SCA invests in pellet mill to improve environmental performance

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Monday, May 31, 2021
Ivar Kreuger, SCA, Sundsvall, Economy of Sweden, Companies, Industry economics)

STOCKHOLM, May 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SCA invests SEK 50m to reduce environmental impact from its Hrnsand pellet mill and to reduce discomforts for neighbours.

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  • STOCKHOLM, May 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SCA invests SEK 50m to reduce environmental impact from its Hrnsand pellet mill and to reduce discomforts for neighbours.
  • SCA will make technical measurements to confirm improved performance after the project is finished, but an important contribution will be the input from a local "odour panel", that SCA will engage during the project.
  • In addition to this, a project is run to further improve the treatment of process and surface water.
  • 2020 the forest products company SCA had approximately 4,000 employees and sales amounted to approximately SEK 18.4 bn.

Alfa Laval wins record order within renewable energy

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Monday, May 31, 2021
Alfa Laval, Economy of Sweden, Companies

The landmarkorder is among the largest to date for Alfa Laval.

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  • The landmarkorder is among the largest to date for Alfa Laval.
  • Alfa Laval will deliver systems for pretreating fats and oils and handling wastewater at the biofuel plant.
  • "Alfa Laval is committed to supporting efforts to decarbonize made by the industries and the societies in which we operate," says Tom Erixon, President and CEO of Alfa Laval Group.
  • Thereby, Alfa Laval is not only accelerating success for its customers, but also for people and the planet.

Electrolux invites the younger generation to explore solutions for a better living

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Electrolux, Sustainability, Articles, Economy of Sweden

Together with the company's innovation hub, the team will explore solutions for better living, starting with the future for clothes and garment care.

Key Points: 
  • Together with the company's innovation hub, the team will explore solutions for better living, starting with the future for clothes and garment care.
  • The young people selected will then be accompanied by some of today's most influential change-makers to help explore solutions for better living in 2030.
  • With bold targetsfor 2030 focusing on better eating, better garment care, better home environment, and better company, the initiative widens the scope of Electrolux's commitment to sustainability.
  • Electrolux is a leading global appliance company that has shaped living for the better for more than 100 years.

Pricer Receives Roll out ESL Order from Leading Canadian Retailer

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Friday, May 21, 2021
Display technology, Electronic shelf label, Nasdaq Stockholm, Trade, Economy of Sweden, Economy

b"STOCKHOLM, May 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Best Buy Canada has placed an order to deploy Pricer's Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL) system in their 129 stores.

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  • b"STOCKHOLM, May 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Best Buy Canada has placed an order to deploy Pricer's Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL) system in their 129 stores.
  • 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.

Pricer Receives Roll out ESL Order from Leading Canadian Retailer

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Friday, May 21, 2021
Display technology, Electronic shelf label, Nasdaq Stockholm, Trade, Economy of Sweden, Economy

b"STOCKHOLM, May 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Best Buy Canada has placed an order to deploy Pricer's Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL) system in their 129 stores.

Key Points: 
  • b"STOCKHOLM, May 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Best Buy Canada has placed an order to deploy Pricer's Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL) system in their 129 stores.
  • 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.