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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Hexagon AB, a global leader in digital solutions, today introduced the Leica DSX (http://www.leica-geosystems.com/leica-dsx), a portable ground penetrating radar (GPR) solution for underground utility detection. Designed to simplify data capture and automate data processing, the DSX allows users to easily detect, map, and visualise underground utilities safely and reliably with highest positioning accuracy. “We designed the Leica DSX for users with limited GPR knowledge who need to locate, avoid or map underground utilities in a simple, fast and reliable way,” said Ola Rollén (http://www.

ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement to acquire the international identity solutions business of De La Rue, a leading passport manufacturer based in the UK. "De La Rue´s international identity solutions business is a strategic technological addition to the ASSA ABLOY Group. The company reinforces our current offering within secure identity solutions. The acquisition of De La Rue´s identity solutions business considerably enhances the Group´s position within citizen ID and will provide complementary growth opportunities,” says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY. “With