Securitas acquires risk management assets in the US
Securitas subsidiary Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services, Inc (SCIS), under the independent direction of its Board, has entered into an agreement to acquire certain inspection and background investigations assets of MSM Security Services LLC. The purchase price is approximately MUSD 11 (MSEK 102), contingent upon reaching certain business development targets.
Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services, Inc is an independent US subsidiary of Securitas AB, which specializes in providing a wide range of security services to federal agencies, aerospace and defense contractors, and
Read more →Invitation to presentation of Hexagon's Interim Report on 26 July
Hexagon will release its Interim Report for the second quarter 2019 on Friday 26 July at 08:00 CET. A combined telephone conference and live webcast (in English) concerning the report will be presented by President and CEO Ola Rollén on the same day at 10:00 CET.
Please call +46 (0)8 5664 2651 (SWE), +44 (0)333 300 0804 (UK) or +1 631 913 1422 (US) (code: 34555664) to participate or go to the website (hexagon.com (https://investors.hexagon.com/)) to access the webcast.
The presentation material will also be available for viewing on the Company’s website on-demand.
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Read more →Ola Rollén’s acquittal now final following the prosecution’s decision not to appeal
The Norwegian economic crime authority (Økokrim) today announced its decision not to appeal the acquittal verdict in the case against Hexagon President and CEO Ola Rollén.
Thus, Rollén’s acquittal from the insider trading allegation, announced 26 June 2019, is forever final – yet another vindication for Rollén who has firmly denied any wrongdoing.
In conclusion:
· Following the most fundamental of principles – innocent until proven guilty by a court of law – has proven to be the right decision for Hexagon and its shareholders
· The Court concluded that Rollén did not receive any
Read more →Hexagon announces the impact of a slowdown in China and related restructuring program
Having experienced favorable growth in China over recent quarters, Hexagon has seen a much weaker than expected development in June. The main reason for the slowdown has been the impact of increased geopolitical uncertainties on global trade, especially within the electronics business of the Manufacturing Intelligence division in China. Demand in the other markets and divisions has remained broadly in line with what has been previously communicated.
Preliminary reporting indicates revenue of approximately 975 MEUR in Q2 2019, corresponding to organic growth of -1 per cent for the group (FX
Read more →Ola Rollén acquitted from all charges for the second time
Ola Rollén, Hexagon’s President and CEO, was today acquitted for the second time from the insider trading allegations by the Norwegian economic crime authority (Økokrim). Following the prosecution’s appeal of the Oslo City Court’s unanimous acquittal (10 January 2018), the Borgarting Court of Appeal (Borgarting lagmannsrett) also found Rollén not guilty, rejecting all charges of insider trading.
“I speak on behalf of the Board and everyone else who has stood united with Ola since the beginning of this ordeal that we were never in doubt about Ola’s innocence and, consequently, that the
Read more →Invitation to presentation of HEXPOL's interim report Q2 2019 on July 18
HEXPOL will release the Interim Report for the second quarter 2019 on Thursday July 18 at about 11:00 CET. The report will be presented by HEXPOL’s President and CEO Mikael Fryklund and CFO Karin Gunnarsson at a telephone conference on July 18 at 12:00 CET.
Please call +46 (0)8-213 091 (international call/ from mobile phone) or 020-213 091 (national call, Sweden) and enter meeting code 917 840 to participate in the conference.
The report and IR-presentation will be available on www.hexpol.com at about 11:00 CET on July 18.
Read more →Hexagon expands Leica BLK series, revolutionising reality capture for infrastructure, safety, and mobility applications
Hexagon AB, a global leader in sensor, software and autonomous solutions, today introduced two new additions to the Leica BLK series. The Leica BLK2GO (http://www.blk2go.com/) is the smallest portable, completely integrated handheld-imaging scanner in the industry, and the Leica BLK247 (http://www.blk247.com/) is the first 3D laser-scanning sensor for security surveillance providing continuous, 24/7 situational awareness.
“Extending the BLK series continues Hexagon’s 20-year focus on revolutionising reality capture,” said Ola Rollén (http://www.twitter.com/olarollen), Hexagon President and
Read more →Hexagon introduces solution to detect fatigue and distraction in operators of light vehicles
Hexagon AB, a global leader in digital solutions, today introduced HxGN MineProtect Operator Alertness System Light Vehicle (OAS-LV) (https://hexagonmining.com/solutions/safety-portfolio/operator-alertness/hxgn-mineprotect-operator-alertness-system-light-vehicle), a fatigue and distraction detection unit that continuously monitors operator alertness inside the cab of light vehicles, buses and semi-trucks.
OAS-LV expands Hexagon’s portfolio for operator safety solutions, filling a gap to protect light-vehicle operators from falling asleep at the wheel, crashing or other fatigue or
Read more →Hexagon launches HxGN OnCall portfolio to modernise public safety monitoring and response
Hexagon, a global leader in sensor, software and autonomous solutions, today launched HxGN OnCall (https://www.hexagonsafetyinfrastructure.com/products/hxgn-oncall-portfolio), a comprehensive, modernised public safety portfolio that leverages data analytics in real time to enhance operational awareness, increase efficiency and optimise resources.
The HxGN OnCall portfolio comprises four product suites that can be deployed together or independently: Dispatch, Analytics, Records and Planning & Response. Together, the portfolio provides a single source of truth to enable faster response and
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