AAK AB (publ.) has signed a bilateral green loan of SEK 500 million structured by Mizuho Bank, Ltd. The loan has a duration of 3 years. The loan is closely linked to AAK’s sustainability targets and commitment to accelerate its reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and will be used for the previously communicated investment in biomass boilers at the AAK production plant in Aarhus, Denmark. The bio boilers are expected to reduce the plant’s CO₂ emissions by approximately 90 percent. They will also generate substantial savings as fossil fuel will be replaced by shea meal, a by-product of

ASSA ABLOY invites investors, analysts and financial media to its Capital Markets Day (CMD) on 16 November 2022 in London, UK. The event will start at 08.30 GMT and is expected to finish around 16.00 GMT. During the CMD in London, there will be the opportunity to informally meet and talk with all participating representatives from ASSA ABLOY. We will also be displaying interesting products and solutions, including from Entrance Systems, HID and EMEIA. At the CMD, Nico Delvaux, President and CEO, and Erik Pieder, CFO, will provide an update on ASSA ABLOY’s strategy and direction. Other

Hexagon AB, a global leader in digital reality solutions combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies, today announced a new venture capital arm of R-evolution, the sustainable innovation and green-tech investment subsidiary of Hexagon. Today’s climate emergencies demand urgent investments in innovative, planet-saving initiatives. It is up to all industries to decisively address the crisis while supporting economic growth and green-tech startups are a critical part of the solution. The R-ventures programme aims to help the green-tech startup ecosystem accelerate its next

This trading update covers the period July 1–August 31, 2022, with comparatives for the corresponding period of 2021 where applicable. STANLEY Security was consolidated as of July 22, 2022, and is consequently not included in the comparative amounts[1]. · Total sales amounted to MSEK 22 233 (17 593) · Organic sales growth amounted to 6 percent · Technology and solutions sales amounted to MSEK 6 595 (3 911) or 30 percent (22) of total sales during the period · Operating income before amortization amounted to MSEK 1 437 (1 036), which, adjusted for changes in exchange rates,

AAK AB hereby invites analysts, investors, and media to its Capital Market Day on November 29, 2022, held at Grand Hôtel in Stockholm, Sweden. President and CEO Johan Westman will, together with Tomas Bergendahl, CFO, and other senior executives of AAK, provide the financial market and media with information regarding AAK’s updated strategy and growth opportunities, as well as financial development, and progress made within selected focus areas. At the end of the event, a roundtable discussion with selected AAK executives and managers will be held, focusing on market trends,

The U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) has announced that it will seek to block ASSA ABLOY´s proposed acquisition of the HHI division of Spectrum Brands. ASSA ABLOY and Spectrum Brands strongly disagree with the Department of Justice’s characterization of the proposed transaction, and will vigorously contest in court this effort by the DOJ to oppose the transaction. On September 8, 2021, ASSA ABLOY announced it had signed an agreement to acquire the HHI division of Spectrum Brands (NYSE:SPB) for a purchase price of MUSD 4,300 on a cash and debt free basis. "We believe strongly in the

ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement to acquire VHS Plastik Metal (“VHS”), a leading manufacturer of hardware systems for windows and doors based in Turkey. "I am very pleased to welcome VHS into the ASSA ABLOY Group. This constitutes an important next step in our strategy to grow market leadership in emerging markets,” says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY. "We are very excited about the acquisition of VHS. This transaction is a step change to our existing trading business in Turkey and reinforces our long-term commitment to the local market. VHS offers a strong range of

Hexagon AB, a global leader in digital reality solutions combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies, today announced the acquisition of iConstruct Pty Ltd, a provider of award-winning Building Information Modelling (BIM) software used in commercial, infrastructure and industrial construction. Its flagship solution, iConstruct Pro, is a proven construction automation tool with hundreds of global customers that have relied on its benefits for years. It enables integration, accessibility and control of the wealth of design and construction information held within different BIM

ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement to acquire Control iD, a leading developer of hardware and software solutions for access control and time & attendance in Brazil. “I look forward to welcoming Control iD and their employees into the ASSA ABLOY Group. Control iD is a strategic technological addition; reinforcing our current access control and biometrics offerings, providing complementary growth opportunities, and enabling us to grow our market leadership in emerging markets,” says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY. "Control iD’s focus on innovative biometric technologies,