Cision Wire http://www.cisionwire.com Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:29:30 GMT Cision Wire 120 32 http://www.cisionwire.com http://www.cisionwire.com/images/CisionLogoSmall.gif Invitation to SSAB’s fourth quarter 2011 results briefing http://www.cisionwire.com/ssab/r/invitation-to-ssab-s-fourth-quarter-2011-results-briefing,c9213880 cision446782 SSAB invites you to a presentation of the quarterly report at 09.30 a.m. CET on Friday, February 10, 2012. The report is scheduled for publication at 08:00 a.m. CET the same date.

]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT John Deere wins Swedish Steel Prize 2011 http://www.cisionwire.com/ssab/r/john-deere-wins-swedish-steel-prize-2011,c9188404 cision418896 This year’s Swedish Steel Prize goes to the manufacturer Deere & Company (John Deere) headquartered in Moline, Illinois, USA.  By using high strength steels, the company has developed combines that harvest crops more efficiently while meeting stringent engine emissions requirements.

]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:20:00 GMT Invitation to SSAB’s third quarter 2011 results briefing http://www.cisionwire.com/ssab/r/invitation-to-ssab-s-third-quarter-2011-results-briefing,c9175564 cision406756 SSAB invites to a presentation of the quarterly report on Friday, October 28, 2011. The report is scheduled for publication at 08:00 a.m. CET the same date.

]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:00:00 GMT 2011 Swedish Steel Prize Finalists http://www.cisionwire.com/ssab/r/2011-swedish-steel-prize-finalists,c9172566 cision403682 The winner of the 2011 Swedish Steel Prize will be announced on November 17. Four finalists have been nominated for the prize for the best design in high strength steel. The jury has selected innovations for agriculture and occupational safety, along with an arena construction project.

]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:00:00 GMT Invitation to SSAB’s second quarter 2011 results briefing http://www.cisionwire.com/ssab/r/invitation-to-ssab-s-second-quarter-2011-results-briefing,c9144548 cision367979 SSAB invites to a presentation of the quarterly report on Friday, July 22, 2011. The report is scheduled for publication at 08:00 a.m. CET the same date.

]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2011 08:00:00 GMT SSAB appoints two new Heads of Business Areas http://www.cisionwire.com/ssab/r/ssab-appoints-two-new-heads-of-business-areas,c9141666 cision365568 SSAB today appointed new Heads of the SSAB Americas and SSAB EMEA Business Areas. Both will become members of SSAB’s Group Executive Committee. Charles Schmitt will head the Americas Business Area. He is a member of SSAB America’s management team and currently head of the Southern Business Unit in SSAB Americas. Melker Jernberg, currently SVP at the truck and bus manufacturer Scania, will be the new Head of EMEA.

]]> Mon, 04 Jul 2011 06:45:00 GMT SSAB becomes full owner of Tibnor http://www.cisionwire.com/ssab/r/ssab-becomes-full-owner-of-tibnor,c9126345 cision350038 SSAB is becoming the full owner of the steel and non-ferrous metals distributor Tibnor. This is taking place by SSAB, which currently owns an 85% stake in the company, acquiring Outokumpu’s 15% minority stake.

]]> Tue, 24 May 2011 06:30:00 GMT Program SSAB’s Capital Markets Day 2011 http://www.cisionwire.com/ssab/r/program-ssab-s-capital-markets-day-2011,c9126105 cision349800 Mon, 23 May 2011 12:27:00 GMT Changes in SSAB’s Group Executive Committee http://www.cisionwire.com/ssab/r/changes-in-ssab-s-group-executive-committee,c567094 cision312923 David Britten, President of SSAB Americas, leaves the company to take up a position with a US based steel company. He will be temporarily replaced by Steve Hansen, PhD and Chief Technical Officer, until a permanent successor has been appointed.

]]> Fri, 29 Apr 2011 06:05:00 GMT SSAB’s report for the first quarter of 2011 http://www.cisionwire.com/ssab/r/ssab-s-report-for-the-first-quarter-of-2011,c567183 cision312978 The quarter

• Sales increased by 25 % to SEK 11,056 (8,865) million 

• Operating profit improved to SEK 616 (168) million. Currency affects earnings by SEK -300 million.  

• Profit after financial items improved to SEK 504 (83) million. Currency affects earnings by SEK -300 million.            

• Earnings per share of SEK 1.20 (0.44)                  

• Operating cash flow of SEK 237 (256) million and cash flow from current operations of SEK -89 (447) million  

• The net debt/equity ratio amounted to 60 % compared with 58 % at year end

• Shipments of niche products increased by 35 % during the first quarter compared with the first quarter of last year

• Niche products now account for 37 (29) % of steel shipments                   

(Amounts in the report in brackets relate to the corresponding period of last year.)

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