To support new and emerging start-up companies developing alternative meat and dairy products and to create further collaboration opportunities with some of the most recognized players in the food industry, AAK AB (publ.) will invest in Big Idea Ventures’ (BIV) New Protein Fund I. This niche fund is focusing on early-stage ventures within plant- and cell-based meat, seafood, and dairy products, as well as ingredients and technologies that facilitate the growth of these categories. “By combining capital and partnership, New Protein Fund I is targeting to build and accelerate future

AAK AB (publ.) has taken a major step forward in delivering on its sustainability commitments by partnering with market-leading sustainability tech companies Earthqualizer and Satelligence that provide high-resolution satellite data. The partnerships allow AAK to monitor its global supply base for palm oil with great accuracy and in real time. This will make it possible to earlier detect signs of deforestation and take immediate action. “This new innovative monitoring technology is an important part of AAK’s sustainability strategy and by 2025, our goal is that 100 percent of the palm

· New brand highlights Securitas’ human and progressive approach and the positive impact of its innovation and technology · Brand headlined by tagline ‘See a different world’ · Securitas logo receives first major update since 1972 Securitas, the world’s leading intelligent protective services partner, has launched a major update to its global brand identity and positioning. Headlined by the tagline ‘See a different world’, the new brand highlights the company’s human and progressive approach to security, and the positive impact of its innovation and technology. It includes the

ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in access solutions, has today published its Annual Report 2020.  The report can be found on the Group’s website: www.assaabloy.com. For more information, please contact: Björn Tibell, Investor Relations Officer, tel. no: +46 8 506 485 73 Ann Holmberg, Group Communications, tel. no: +46 8 506 485 54 This information is information that ASSA ABLOY AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the Securities Markets Act. The information was submitted for publication at 12.30 CET on 8 March 2020. About ASSA ABLOY The ASSA ABLOY Group is the global leader

ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in access solutions, has today published its Sustainability Report 2020. During 2015-2020, the Group successfully completed its sustainability program and exceeded the majority of the targets for health and safety, energy, water and materials efficiency while reducing waste generated. A new ambitious sustainability program has been set for 2025. The new program builds on the momentum and progress from the Group’s successive five-year sustainability programs. The new program has raised ambition level across all indicators and complements ASSA ABLOY’s long-term

ASSA ABLOY has acquired the textile services business of Invengo Information Technology Co., Ltd, a leading real-time inventory management platform combining software, RFID tags, equipment and services to efficiently identify, track and monitor linen and textile assets. "Invengo Textile Services is a strategic technological addition to the ASSA ABLOY Group. The company reinforces our current offering within the global RFID ecosystem. The acquisition of Invengo Textile Services enhances the Group’s position within smart components and will provide complementary growth opportunities,” says

HEXPOL has today acquired 100% of VICOM 2002 S.L., a Spanish Polymer Compounder active in the interesting and growing product segment “wire and cable”. VICOM’s turnover 2020 amounted to some 30 MEUR, is profitable and employs some 30 people in its production facility in Barcelona. “Through the acquisition of VICOM, we strengthen our position in Southern Europe in a segment favored by the global electrification trend. The company has high competence and capacity and fits well into our current business structure” Ralph Wolkener and Carsten Rüter, Presidents HEXPOL Compounding Europe/

HEXPOL invites analysts, professional investors, and media to its Capital Markets Day 2021, which will be a digital event on March 23 2021. The event will start at 13:00 CET and end at approximately 16:30 CET. During the Capital Markets Day members of HEXPOL management will outline the company’s strategy, operational strengths, growth opportunities, sustainability roadmaps, financial plans and targets. Along the event, we will showcase our visible near-term and sustainable long-term growth, financial strengths, acquisition skillset and over-the-cycle resilience. · The event starts with

Securitas, the world’s leading intelligent protective services partner, has acquired Dansk Brandteknik A/S, a leading Danish fire and safety company that specializes in fire and safety services and equipment, including related consulting and training services. The acquisition will significantly enhance Securitas’ protective services capabilities in Denmark and is in line with the Group’s strategy of doubling its security solutions and electronic security sales by 2023. The purchase price is approximately MDKK 110 (MSEK 149) on a debt-free basis. In 2020, Dansk Brandteknik’s annual sales were