In connection with the release of AAK’s Interim report for the third quarter of 2023, we invite investors and analysts to a conference call on October 25, 2023, at 10 a.m. CET. The conference will be chaired by Johan Westman, President and CEO, and Tomas Bergendahl, CFO. The presentation can be followed via teleconference or webcast. If you wish to ask questions verbally, please use the teleconference alternative. · To participate via teleconference, please register at the following link (https://conference.financialhearings.com/teleconference/?id=5008129). · To follow the

HEXPOL will release the Interim Report for the third quarter 2023 on Friday 27 October at about 13:00 CET. The report will be presented by HEXPOL’s acting CEO and CFO Peter Rosén at a web-casted conference call on 27 October at 14:00 CET. The presentation can be followed on the web or over the phone. If you wish to participate via webcast please use the link below. https://ir.financialhearings.com/hexpol-q3-report-2023 If you wish to participate via teleconference please register on the link below. After registration you will be provided phone numbers and a

ASSA ABLOY has acquired Forte, a leading residential door locks and padlocks manufacturer in Peru. "I am very pleased to welcome Forte into the ASSA ABLOY Group. This constitutes an important next step in our strategy to further strengthen our position in emerging markets,” says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY. "Forte is a well-known and recognised brand in Peru, focused on high quality, innovative security products, and I’m excited for them to become part of ASSA ABLOY,” says Lucas Boselli, Executive Vice President of ASSA ABLOY and Head of the Americas Division. “This

Pursuant to the Press Release of July 19, ASSA ABLOY has acquired, through its subsidiary HID Global SAS (“HID”), approximately 98.5 percent of the shares of Evolis S.A. (“Evolis”), a Euronext Growth company listed in Paris and the leading French manufacturer of ID card printers and consumables. In particular, HID purchased all of the Cedys & Co S.A.S. (“Cedys”) shares resulting in the indirect acquisition of approximately 84.4 percent (i.e. 4,407,707 shares) of the Evolis shares held by Cedys and the direct acquisition of 14.0 percent of Evolis shares from each of Crédit Mutuel Equity SCR

Patrik Andersson has been appointed Chairman of AAK’s Board of Directors until a new Chairman is elected by the General Meeting. The appointment follows the deeply saddening and sudden passing of AAK's former Chairman of the Board, Georg Brunstam. Patrik Andersson has been a valued member of AAK's Board of Directors since 2019 and currently serves as Chairman of Midsona AB, Sesol AB, and Cary Group AB, while also holding a board member position at Ecolean AB. Patrik’s operational background includes six years as President and CEO of Loomis, as well as leadership roles at Unilever,

ASSA ABLOY has acquired Lawrence Hardware and Gallery Specialty, leading providers of commercial hinges, locksets, exit devices and door hardware accessories in Canada. "I am very pleased to welcome Lawrence and Gallery into the ASSA ABLOY Group. This acquisition delivers on our strategy to strengthen our position in mature markets through adding complementary products and solutions to our core business,” says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY. "Lawrence and Gallery are well-known, respected brands in Canada and I’m excited for them to become part of ASSA ABLOY,” says

Securitas has today successfully closed a MEUR 600 bond in the Eurobond market with maturity in 2029. The coupon was 4.375 percent including a margin of 120 basis points. The proceeds will mainly be used to refinance existing debt. The joint lead managers were BBVA, CIC, Citi, Commerzbank, Danske Bank, ING, SEB and UniCredit. Further information: Investors: Micaela Sjökvist, Vice President, Investor Relations, +46 76 116 7443, micaela.sjokvist@securitas.com

Press release, September 1, 2023 AAK has been reached by the deeply saddening notice that its Chairman, Georg Brunstam, has passed away. Elected as Chairman in 2018, Georg Brunstam's dedication and vision have been essential in the journey of AAK. In the interim, the Board will appoint a Chairman among its current members until a new Chairman has been elected by the General Meeting. Johan Westman, CEO of AAK: “Georg will be remembered as a warm, highly ethical and assertive leader with exceptional business acumen.” Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are extended to Georg's

“It is with great chock and grief that we have received this sad notification”, says Alf Göransson, Chairman of HEXPOL AB (publ.). Georg Brunstam joined HEXPOL as CEO and President in 2008 and has since, both in the role as CEO but also during a period as Chairman of the Board, with great success developed HEXPOL into a world-leading player in the market of polymer compounds. “Georg will be deeply missed within HEXPOL, both on a personal and on a professional level. Georg has created a strong organization with many highly skilled and qualified managers. The Board of Directors is now