To expand its ingredient portfolio with a product range critical to many of its customers, AAK has acquired 80 percent of Soya International (Europe) Ltd. The UK-based company focuses on the sourcing, processing and distribution of non-GMO semi-speciality and speciality lecithins. Lecithin is a natural emulsifier and a by-product from the processing of vegetable oils. “Lecithin is a key ingredient for many customers within our core segments, especially Chocolate & Confectionery Fats and Bakery, but also Dairy, Special Nutrition, and Personal Care”, says Johan Westman, President and CEO. “

Hexagon AB, a global leader in sensor, software and autonomous solutions, is showcasing its Smart Buildings & Infrastructure and Smart Cities & Nations portfolios at the INTERGEO (https://hexagon.com/events/intergeo-2019) expo and conference in Stuttgart, Germany, 17-19 September. The event’s theme, “Knowledge and Action for Planet Earth,” and special focus on the expansion of digital technology in mobility, construction and location intelligence applications, tie directly to Hexagon’s overarching value proposition: to shape production and urban ecosystems to become fully autonomous and

ASSA ABLOY has acquired LifeSafety Power, a leading US supplier of smart integrated access control power solutions for OEMs, integrators and end-users. "I am very pleased to welcome LifeSafety Power into the ASSA ABLOY Group. LifeSafety Power constitutes a strategic addition to the Group and reinforces our position in access control solutions,” says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY. "LifeSafety Power is a great complement to our access control portfolio – we are looking forward to incorporating their knowledge of power supply as well as power consumption throughout our

Hexagon AB, a global leader in digital solutions, today announced that Johnny Andersson has resigned from his position as General Counsel to pursue other opportunities outside of Hexagon. "I want to thank Johnny for his contributions to Hexagon over the years and wish him success in his next endeavor," said Ola Rollén (http://www.twitter.com/olarollen), Hexagon President and CEO. Anthony Zana has been appointed General Counsel. Before joining Hexagon in 2008, Zana practiced at a nationally recognized law firm in the United States and served as a federal court law clerk. Zana holds a

APRIL–JUNE 2019 • Total sales MSEK 27 684 (25 466) • Organic sales growth 5 percent (7) • Operating income before amortization MSEK 1 377 (1 286) • Operating margin 5.0 percent (5.0) • Items affecting comparability (IAC) MSEK –46 (0), relating to IS/IT transformation programs • Earnings per share SEK 2.18 (2.28) • Earnings per share, before IAC, SEK 2.27 (2.28) JANUARY–JUNE 2019 • Total sales MSEK 54 428 (48 822) • Organic sales growth 6 percent (7) • Operating income before amortization MSEK 2 667 (2 377) • Operating margin 4.9 percent (4.9) • Items affecting comparability (

Second quarter 2019 - Net sales increased by 4 per cent to 976.0 MEUR (936.9). Using fixed exchange rates and a comparable group structure (organic growth), net sales decreased by -1 per cent - Operating earnings (EBIT1) increased by 5 per cent to 239.2 MEUR (228.2) - Earnings before taxes, excluding non-recurring items, amounted to 232.3 MEUR (222.8) - Net earnings, excluding non-recurring items, amounted to 190.5 MEUR (182.7) - Earnings per share, excluding non-recurring items, increased by 4 per cent to 0.52 EUR (0.50) - Operating cash flow, excluding non-recurring items, increased

Securitas AB will publish the interim report for January-June 2019 on Wednesday, July 31, at app. 1.00 p.m. (CEST). App. 1.00 p.m. (CEST) Report release The report will be sent as a press release from Cision (www.cision.se) and will automatically be published on www.securitas.com when released. 1.30 p.m. (CEST) Presentation slides available For presentation slides, follow the link www.securitas.com/presentations 2.30 p.m. (CEST) Telephone conference and audio cast Analysts and media are invited to participate in a telephone conference at 2.30 p.m. (CEST) where Securitas President

Second quarter 2019 – Increased sales and strategic acquisition · Sales increased 6 per cent to 3,685 MSEK (3,461). · EBITA amounted to 566 MSEK (568). · EBITA margin amounted to 15.4 per cent (16.4). · Operating profit amounted to 551 MSEK (561). · Operating margin amounted to 15.0 per cent (16.2). · Profit after tax amounted to 413 MSEK (426). · Earnings per share amounted to 1.20 SEK (1.24). · Operating cash flow increased to 709 MSEK (522). · July 1st Preferred Compounding, a notable Rubber Compounder in North America, was acquired. First half of 2019 –

Second quarter · Net sales increased by 11% to SEK 23,544 M (21,140), with organic growth of 3% (5) and acquired net growth of 4% (2) · Strong growth in Americas and Global Technologies, good growth in EMEA and Asia Pacific and growth in Entrance Systems · Three acquisitions signed with combined expected annual sales of about SEK 800 M · Operating income (EBIT)[1] increased by 28% and amounted to SEK 3,733 M (2,911), corresponding to an operating margin of 15.9% (13.8) · Net income[1] amounted to SEK 2,562 M (2,049) · Earnings per share[1] amounted to SEK 2.31 (1.84) ·