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“Endoscopy Devices Market - Asia Pacific Industry Size, Market Share, Trends, Analysis & Forecast 2011 - 2017”

This report is an effort to identify factors, which will be the driving force behind the Asia Pacific endoscopy devices market and sub-markets in the next five years. The report provides extensive analysis of the industry, current market trends, industry drivers and challenges for better understanding of the market structure. The report has segregated the endoscopy devices industry in terms of product, application and technology. We have used a combination of primary and secondary research to arrive at the market estimates, market shares and trends. We have adopted bottom up model to derive market size of the Asia Pacific endoscopy devices market and further validated numbers with the key market participants and C-level executives. This report highlights the industry with the following points:

- Definition, estimates and forecast of Asia Pacific endoscopy devices market from 2011 to 2017

- Analysis of product segments for endoscopy devices market with historical data and forecast

- Trends and forecast for endoscopy devices market based on product, application and technology

- Profiles of major market participants for better understanding of their contributions

This research is specially designed to estimate and analyze the demand and performance of endoscopy device products in Asia Pacific. This research provides in-depth analysis of endoscopy devices product manufacturers, product sales, trend analysis by segments and demand by geography. The report covers all the major product segments of the Asia Pacific endoscopy devices market and provides in-depth analysis, historical data and statistically refined forecast for the segments covered.

Key Topics Covered:

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Executive Summary

Chapter 3 Asia Pacific Endoscopy Market Overview

Chapter 4 Asia Pacific Endoscopy Market, By Products

Chapter 5 Asia Pacific Endoscopy Market, By Applications

Chapter 6 Asia Pacific Endoscopy Market, By Technology

Chapter 7 Endoscopy Market, By Geographical Analysis

Chapter 8 Competitive Landscape

Chapter 9 Company Profiles

Companies Mentioned

- Boston Scientific Corporation

- Fujifilm Holding Corporation

- Hoya Corporation

- Olympus Corporation

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/kbh589/endoscopy_devices

„Wir wollen unser Geschäft in Europa weiter ausbauen und mit Telehouse glauben wir das ideale Unternehmen gefunden zu haben, um dies zu erreichen.“

Joymax ist einer der international führenden Anbieter in der Gaming Industrie. Zu den bekanntesten Produkten zählt Silkroad Online, ein Massen-Mehrspieler-Online-Rollenspiel (MMORPG) das inzwischen über 20 Millionen registrierte Nutzer hat und in über 200 Ländern gespielt wird. Der grosse Erfolg in Asien und das starke Wachstum des Online-Gaming Sektors veranlasste das Unternehmen, seine Online Fantasy World auch dem europäischen Puplikum nahe zu bringen.

Ein positiver Trend zeigt sich auch hierzulande auf dem Games-Markt. Laut dem Bundesverband Interaktive Unterhaltungssoftware e. V (BIU) wird der Absatz des Gesamtmarktes für Gaming in Deutschland dieses Jahr um sechs Prozent steigen. Wachstumstreiber sind v.a. Mobile Games mit einem geschätzten Anstieg von ca. 50 Prozent und die um geschätzte 45 Prozent steigende digitale Distribution, was den Erwerb von Games per Download darstellt.

Durch die Zusammenarbeit mit Telehouse wird Joymax der Zugang zu diesem wachsendem Gaming-Hub ermöglicht, in dem ein PoP in den europäischen Markt sowie eine ausfallsichere Anbindung mit ultra niedriger Latenz bereitgestellt wird. Als weiterer Vorteil für Joymax bietet Telehouse Zugang zu über 400 internationalen Carriern, ISPs, sowie Internetaustauschknoten. Durch eine hervorragende Konnektivität stellt dies einen entscheidenden Wettbewerbsvorteil für Gaming Unternehmen dar. Joymax profitiert zusätzlich von der Anbindung zu einer wachsenden Community internationaler Gaming- und Medienunternehmen die ebenfalls bei Telehouse untergebracht sind.

Nam - Chul Kim, CEO von Joymax kommentierte: „Die Expansion in den europäischen Markt schien für uns eine Respekt einflößende Angelegenheit. Wir mussten sicher gehen, dass unser gewählter Rechenzentrums Anbieter unsere geplante Erweiterung in den Punkten Connectivity und Latenz entsprechend unterstützen konnte. Wir haben uns eine Reihe von Unternehmen in Europa angesehen. Nach einem Besuch des Telehouse Rechenzentrums in London, waren wir sehr beeindruckt und es wurde offensichtlich, dass Telehouse die beste Wahl für uns darstellte.“

Kim fügte hinzu: „Wir wollen unser Geschäft in Europa weiter ausbauen und mit Telehouse glauben wir das ideale Unternehmen gefunden zu haben, um dies zu erreichen.“

Michelle Reid, Sales & Marketing Director bei Telehouse, sieht diese Ankündigung als Evolution eines der am längsten etablierten Rechenzentrumsdienstleistern: “Diese Bekanntgabe unterstreicht unser beständiges Wachstum in neuen Bereichen wie Media und Online-Gaming, wie wir es mit unseren Rechenzentren weltweit erleben. Mit dem Einzug von Joymax bei Telehouse London begrüßen wir ein preisgekröntes Multimedia-Unternehmen, das für Aufsehen in der Branche sorgt und unseren Namen und Ruf als gefragtesten Anbieter betont.”

Über Telehouse

Telehouse stellt weltweit Premium-Rechenzentren und Netzwerkanbindungen zur Verfügung, die zusammen mit dem Management von ITK-Lösungen eine sichere und leistungsfähige Plattform für geschäftskritische IT-Systeme schaffen. 1989 gegründet, wurde Telehouse der erste neutrale Colocation-Anbieter Europas. Heute arbeitet das Unternehmen im Zentrum einer globalen Internet- und Telekommunikations-Infrastruktur, um weltweit mehr als 1.000 führenden Firmen, wie weltweit führende, internationale Gaming- und Medienunternehmen, eine unterbrechungsfreie Betriebskontinuität zu gewährleisten. Weitere Infos über Telehouse finden Sie hier: www.telehouse.net/de

Bei Vertriebsanfragen wenden Sie sich bitte an Telehouse Deutschland GmbH per Email: sales@de.telehouse.net oder per Telefon: +49(0)69-50-95-99-0

Über Joymax

Seit der Gründung 1997 hat Joymax Online-Rollenspiele für die wachsende Gaming Industrie des 21. Jahrhunderts entwickelt. Mit dem Hauptsitz in Seoul, Korea, hat Joymax bereits zahlreiche Spiele für den weltweiten PC- und Smart-Device-Markt in den welweit wichtigsten Sprachen zur Verfügung gestellt. Zu den aktuell wichtigsten Titeln zählen: Digimon Masters, Karma Online und der Blockbuster Silkroad Online, der derzeit in über 200 Ländern gespielt wird.

http://www.joymax.com/

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“Animal Feed and Feed Additives Market - Global Industry Size, Market Share, Trends, Analysis, and Forecast, 2011 - 2018”

This report is an effort to identify factors, which will be the driving force behind the animal feed and feed additives market and sub-markets in the next few years. The report provides extensive analysis of the industry, current market trends, industry drivers and challenges for better understanding of the market structure. The report has segregated the animal feed additives industry in terms of products, livestock and geography. We have used a combination of primary and secondary research to arrive at the market estimates, market shares and trends. We have adopted bottom up model to derive market size of the global animal feed and feed additives market and further validated numbers with the key market participants and C-level executives. This report highlights the industry with the following points:

- Definition, estimates & forecast of animal feed and feed additives product market from 2011 to 2018

- To measure the animal feed additives market and its various sub-segments, including the market by livestock and geography

- To analyze the forecasts and the major factors driving and inhibiting growth of the animal feed additives market and its segments

- To identify and analyze animal feed additives market opportunities

- To analyze opportunities in the market for the stakeholders and draw a competitive landscape for the market leaders

This research is specially designed to estimate and analyze the demand and performance of animal feed additives products in global scenario. This research provides in-depth analysis of animal feed additives product manufacturers, product sales, trend analysis by segments and demand by geography. The report covers all the major product segments of the global animal feed additives market and provides in-depth analysis, historical data and statistically refined forecast for the segments covered.

Key Topics Covered:

Chapter 1 Executive Summary

Chapter 2 About The Report

Chapter 3 Animal Feed And Feed Additives Market Analysis

Chapter 4 Global Feed Additives Market Segmentation I: Livestocks

Chapter 5 Global Feed Additives Market Segmentation Ii: Products

Chapter 6 Company Profiles

Companies Mentioned

- Addcon Group Gmbh

- Basf Se

- Chr. Hansen

- Danisco A/S

- Evonik Industries Ag

- Kemin Industries

- Novozymes

- Dsm

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/bb39g5/animal_feed_and_fe

“eDiscovery (Software And Service) Market - Global Scenario, Trends, Industry Analysis, Size, Share And Forecast, 2010 - 2017”

This report is an effort to identify factors, which will be the driving force behind the eDiscovery market and sub-markets in the next few years. The report provides extensive analysis of the industry, current market trends, industry drivers and challenges for better understanding of the market structure. The report has segregated the eDiscovery industry in terms of product and geography. We have used a combination of primary and secondary research to arrive at the market estimates, market shares and trends. We have adopted bottom up model to derive market size of the global eDiscovery market and further validated numbers with the key market participants and C-level executives. This report highlights the industry with the following points:

- Definition, estimates and forecast of eDiscovery market from 2010 to 2017

- Analysis of sub-segments for eDiscovery market with historical data and forecast

- Trends and forecast for two geographic markets, namely U.S, and rest of the world based on segments of eDiscovery market

- Profiles of major market participants for better understanding of their contributions

This research is specially designed to estimate and analyze the demand and performance of eDiscovery software and service market in global scenario. This research provides in-depth analysis of eDiscovery product manufacturers, product sales, trend analysis by segments and demand by geography.

Key Topics Covered:

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Executive Summary

Chapter 3 Ediscovery Market, 2010 - 2017

Chapter 4 Ediscovery Market Analysis And Forecast By Segment

Chapter 5 Geographic Analysis

Chapter 6 Competitive Landscape

Chapter 7 Company Profile

Companies Mentioned

- Ibm

- Xerox Litigation Services

- Guidance Software

- Clear Well Systems Inc.

- Access Data Group

- Autonomy

- Emc

- Case Central Inc.

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/dwbrs3/ediscovery_softwa

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“Claude brings strategic, operational and industry specific experience to BridgeBilt, with a proven track record of growth – all qualities that were critical in our search process”

A seasoned business executive, Mr. Hooton, 49, was most recently president of PMB Real Estate Services, a national leader in the management of medical office buildings and outpatient centers. During his tenure, the company grew square feet under management approximately 350 percent to 3.5 million, while developing an operation that was Sarbanes-Oxley compliant, and generating property net operating incomes in excess of $60 million. The company successfully transitioned from being privately held to being 50% owned by the nation’s largest healthcare REIT, Ventas, Inc. (NYSE: VTR). He has 25 years of strategic, operational and corporate management experience with extensive expertise in the field of real estate services and operations

Mr. Hooton received his undergraduate degree from San Diego State University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He is a California licensed real estate broker and a Certified Property Manager (CPM®).

"Claude brings strategic, operational and industry specific experience to BridgeBilt, with a proven track record of growth – all qualities that were critical in our search process," said John Cappetta, Chairman of the BridgeBilt board. "BridgeBilt has significant opportunities to grow, as we execute against our plans to expand geographical markets, sourcing channels and asset management strategies. We see a clear path to create greater value for our partners, shareholders, and investors. We believe that Claude is ideally suited to lead our team and accelerate these opportunities. Having Claude in this role will also allow Mike Meyer the necessary time to support our not-for-profit strategic relationships as well as to develop new opportunities for sourcing assets."

Mr. Hooton said, "BridgeBilt provides the platform for a very unique opportunity. It has the look and feel of a rapidly growing high-tech startup while being an operational focused real estate investment firm. The fact that we are also working with our not-for-profit partners to help revitalize underserved neighborhoods makes it especially rewarding. I am very fortunate to be able to come into the company at this stage of its lifecycle and to be able to partner with our board, Mike Meyer, and the rest of the BridgeBilt team as we navigate these tremendous opportunities. I have been very impressed in my early discussions with the board and management team and look forward to working with them."

BridgeBilt is a national real estate investment and asset management firm with a focus on the acquisition, rehabilitation, management and sale of distressed single family homes. In addition to focusing on the private sector, the company is a Strategic Development Partner of the National Community Stabilization Trust which, in collaboration with Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac, provides private sector resources to local units of government and housing-focused non-profit organizations to acquire, rehabilitate, and return to productive use foreclosed family residences.

Mike Lamach, Ingersoll Rand’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said: “Following discussions with Trian Partners over the past few months, we have concluded that Nelson would be a valuable addition to Ingersoll Rand’s Board. We welcome his perspective and ideas as we work towards our shared goal of enhancing value for our shareholders. Nelson brings over 40 years of business and investment experience to our Board, including implementation of strategic and operational improvements at many of the companies with which he has been involved.”

Nelson Peltz commented, “Trian Partners is currently one of the largest shareholders of Ingersoll Rand, and we believe the company has great businesses and tremendous potential. I look forward to working closely and constructively with the Board and management as Ingersoll Rand evaluates strategic opportunities to drive growth and shareholder value, including proposals presented by Trian Partners and other alternatives identified by the Board. At Trian, we see a future where Ingersoll Rand’s proven brands and leading market shares produce peer leading shareholder returns.”

Mr. Peltz founded Trian Partners in 2005 with Peter May and Edward Garden. From 1993 to 2007, Mr. Peltz served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Triarc Companies, Inc., which during that period of time owned Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc. and the Snapple Beverage Group, as well as other consumer and industrial businesses. Mr. Peltz was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and a director of Triangle Industries, Inc. from 1983 until December 1988, when that company was acquired by Pechiney, S.A. Mr. Peltz began his business career in 1963 when he joined his family food business.

Mr. Peltz currently serves as non-executive Chairman of Wendy’s, the second-largest quick service restaurant company in the United States. Mr. Peltz is also a director of H. J. Heinz Company, a leading global branded consumer products company and Legg Mason, Inc., a global asset management firm with $632 billion under management as of June 30, 2012.

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About Ingersoll Rand

Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR) is a world leader in creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and efficient environments in commercial, residential and industrial markets. Our people and our family of brands—including Club Car®, Ingersoll Rand®, Schlage®, Thermo King® and Trane® —work together to enhance the quality and comfort of air in homes and buildings, transport and protect food and perishables, secure homes and commercial properties, and increase industrial productivity and efficiency. We are a $14 billion global business committed to sustainable business practices within our company and for our customers. For more information, visit www.ingersollrand.com.

About Trian Partners

Trian Fund Management, L.P. is a multi-billion dollar alternative investment management firm, founded in November 2005 by its Principals Nelson Peltz, Peter May and Ed Garden. Trian Partners employs a focused investment strategy that leverages off of the Principals’ decades of operating experience of successfully working with management teams and boards of directors to fix and build businesses in a broad range of industries.

“Because Google Android is an open-source platform, it’s possible that Android tablets and smartphones could soon surpass Apple devices as the tech of choice among roboticists. Quantum International is hard at work seeking out the next great Android-powered robots ready for large-scale commercialization.”

Apple’s iPhone might lay claim to being the world’s first touchscreen smartphone, but Google owns the bragging right to the first smartphone to have assisted NASA astronauts on a space flight mission. Samsung’s Nexus One Android OS devices controlled spherical robots called SPHERES that were launched into space aboard the space shuttle Atlantis.

Once deployed, SPHERES assisted astronauts in surveying routine maintenance work in orbit.

There are promising new Android robotics innovations at work closer to home, as well. Surveyor recently debuted an open-source Android control interface for robots such as its SRV-1. Now, users can control Android smartphone-powered robots remotely.

“Apple has garnered most of the headlines, but developers are quietly making astonishing robotics breatkthroughs using Android devices, as well,” said Quantum CEO Robert Federowicz. “Because Google Android is an open-source platform, it’s possible that Android tablets and smartphones could soon surpass Apple devices as the tech of choice among roboticists. Quantum International is hard at work seeking out the next great Android-powered robots ready for large-scale commercialization.”

For more information on Quantum International’s robotics initiatives, please visit www.quantuminnovators.com/investors.html.

Quantum International Corp. is working to develop the next generation of robotics technology to compete in a booming global industry alongside Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NasdaqGS: ISRG), iRobot Corporation (NasdaqGS: IRBT) and Dover Corp. (NYSE: DOV).

Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/QuantumIntlCorp.

About Quantum International Corp.

Quantum International Corp. (OTCBB: QUAN) is an emerging robotics innovation company working to commercialize the next generation of sophisticated, automated technology. The Company is positioning itself to develop, deliver and market the most cutting-edge innovations in robotics in order to leverage the worldwide demand for the precision, speed, and cost-effectiveness these technologies offer.

For more information about Quantum International Corp., please visit www.quantuminnovators.com.

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“By leveraging our implementation knowledge and applying it to a next-generation, energy-efficient ARM processor and graphics processing unit, we believe we can jointly offer a compelling differentiation to our mutual customers that will power innovation into the next two generations.”

The companies have been collaborating for several years to jointly optimize ARM Cortex™-A series processors, including multiple demonstrations of performance and power-efficiency benefits on 28nm as well as a 20nm test-chip implementation currently running through GLOBALFOUNDRIES fab in Malta, N.Y. This agreement extends the prior efforts by driving production IP platforms that will enable customer designs on 20nm and promote rapid migration to three-dimensional FinFET transistor technology. This joint development will enable a faster time to delivering SoC solutions for customers using next-generation ARM CPUs and GPUs in mobile devices.

GLOBALFOUNDRIES plans to develop optimized implementations and benchmark analysis for next-generation, energy-efficient ARM Cortex™ processor and ARM Mali™ graphics processor technologies, accelerating customers’ own SoC designs using the respective technologies. The comprehensive platform of ARM Artisan Physical IP for GLOBALFOUNDRIES’ 20nm-LPM and FinFET processes and POP IP products provide fundamental building blocks for SoC designers. This platform builds on the existing Artisan physical IP platforms for numerous GLOBALFOUNDRIES’ process technologies including 65nm, 55nm and 28nm, as well as the Cortex-A9 POP technology for 28nm SLP, now available for licensing from ARM.

“This early engagement promotes the rapid adoption of ARM and GLOBALFOUNDRIES technologies in future SoCs for several important markets,” said Simon Segars, executive vice president and general manager, Processor and Physical IP Divisions at ARM. “Customers designing for mobile, tablet and computing applications will benefit extensively from the energy-efficient ARM processor and graphics processor included in this collaboration. By proactively working together to enable next-generation 20nm-LPM and FinFET process technologies, our mutual customers can be assured a range of implementation options that will enable two more generations of advanced semiconductor devices.”

ARM POP technology accelerates the core hardening for ARM’s Cortex-A series CPUs with market-leading performance, power and area. POP IP products are comprised of three critical elements necessary to achieve an optimized ARM core implementation. First, it contains Artisan physical IP standard cell libraries and memory cache instances that are specifically tuned for a given ARM processor and foundry technology. Second, it includes a comprehensive benchmarking report to document the exact conditions and results ARM achieved for the processor implementation across an envelope of configuration and design targets. Finally, it includes the detailed implementation knowledge including floor plans, scripts, design utilities and a POP Implementation Guide, which enables the end customer to achieve similar results quickly and with lower risk.

The GLOBALFOUNDRIES 20nm-LPM technology is a comprehensive, cost-effective platform, delivering up to 40 percent performance improvement and twice the gate density of 28nm. Since it will offer a range of transistor capabilities, 20nm-LPM will serve a broad range of power and performance points across high-volume market segments. By offering a full scaling of the transistor and metal pitch, the resulting 20nm-LPM devices will be highly competitive in cost and area to suit the requirements of next-generation devices.

This collaboration also extends to GLOBALFOUNDRIES’ FinFET-based process technology. By anticipating this process technology from the beginning, the partners will jointly optimize both the physical IP and process technology to assure a rapid migration path from 20nm-LPM. As a result, this collaboration will result in a range of implementation solutions available sooner and at lower risk than ever before.

“ARM technologies are at the heart of many of the world’s highest volume product categories, and we believe will only grow in importance for our customers in the years ahead,” said Mike Noonen, executive vice president, worldwide marketing and sales at GLOBALFOUNDRIES. “By leveraging our implementation knowledge and applying it to a next-generation, energy-efficient ARM processor and graphics processing unit, we believe we can jointly offer a compelling differentiation to our mutual customers that will power innovation into the next two generations.”

About ARM

ARM designs the technology that is at the heart of advanced digital products, from wireless, networking and consumer entertainment solutions to imaging, automotive, security and storage devices. ARM’s comprehensive product offering includes RISC microprocessors, graphics processors, video engines, enabling software, cell libraries, embedded memories, high-speed connectivity products, peripherals and development tools. Combined with comprehensive design services, training, support and maintenance, and the company’s broad Partner community, they provide a total system solution that offers a fast, reliable path to market for leading electronics companies. Find out more about ARM by following these links:

• ARM website: http://www.arm.com/
• ARM Connected Community®: http://www.arm.com/community/
• Mali Developer Center www.malideveloper.com
• ARM Blogs: http://blogs.arm.com/
• ARMFlix on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/ARMflix
• ARM on Twitter:

• http://twitter.com/ARMMultimedia
• http://twitter.com/ARMMobile
• http://twitter.com/ARMCommunity
• http://twitter.com/ARMEmbedded
• http://twitter.com/ARMLowPwr
• http://twitter.com/KeilTools

About GLOBALFOUNDRIES

GLOBALFOUNDRIES is the world’s first full-service semiconductor foundry with a truly global footprint. Launched in March 2009, the company has quickly achieved scale as the second largest foundry in the world, providing a unique combination of advanced technology and manufacturing to more than 150 customers. With operations in Singapore, Germany and the United States, GLOBALFOUNDRIES is the only foundry that offers the flexibility and security of manufacturing centers spanning three continents. The company’s three 300mm fabs and five 200mm fabs provide the full range of process technologies from mainstream to the leading edge. This global manufacturing footprint is supported by major facilities for research, development and design enablement located near hubs of semiconductor activity in the United States, Europe and Asia. GLOBALFOUNDRIES is owned by the Advanced Technology Investment Company (ATIC). For more information, visit http://www.globalfoundries.com.

“We expect that he will also report on the potential excavation of lithium, gold, rare earths and other highly sought minerals of interest to our joint venture.”

For the past month, Bastian has been in the West African nation of Ghana, evaluating prospects for potential acquisition and collecting core samples for testing. Bastian maintains extensive business contacts in Ghana, where DVA is currently exploring mining operations.

Tungsten mining in Ghana and other mineral-rich developing nations is one of several promising mineral development opportunities that GTSO is pursuing around the globe.

“We’re pleased that Kirk has returned to the U.S., and we’re very keen to see any samples or reports that have identified our target mineral for traditional mining in Ghana: tungsten,” said GTSO CEO Paul Watson. “We expect that he will also report on the potential excavation of lithium, gold, rare earths and other highly sought minerals of interest to our joint venture.”

The exploration of traditional mining operations in Africa is only one of GTSO’s ongoing mining projects. The company is also working to increase its footprint in the booming urban mining industry and has already engaged in initial talks with potential acquisition and joint venture targets in North and South America.

GTSO plans to service a fast-growing global appetite for rare and precious metals to compete in an exciting sector that includes FMC Corp. (NYSE: FMC), North American Tungsten Corp. Ltd. (TSXV: NTC.V), Newmont Mining Corp. (NYSE: NEM), and Rio Tinto (NYSE: RIO).

About Green Technology Solutions, Inc.

Green Technology Solutions, Inc. [www.GTSOresources.com] is a growth-oriented company exploring rare earth minerals and precious metals production around the world. To learn more, please visit our website at www.GTSOresources.com/investors.html.

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Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This news release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements that include the words “believes,” “expects,” “anticipate” or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the company to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In addition, description of anyone’s past success, either financial or strategic, is no guarantee of future success. This news release speaks as of the date first set forth above and the company assumes no responsibility to update the information included herein for events occurring after the date hereof.

“In attempting to forward his own views on the matter, we find the Dissident (Mr. Hussein) offers shareholders decidedly context-free overtures regarding damaged financial performance and diminished prospects, the recommended remedy for which (i.e. removal of the incumbent board) is curiously inapplicable to Mr. Hussein, despite a lengthy board tenure…”

A copy of the letter follows:

PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT IN QUALITY SYSTEMS NOW AND VOTE THE ENCLOSED WHITE PROXY CARD TODAY

Dear Fellow Shareholder:

Our annual meeting of shareholders, scheduled for August 16, 2012, is now only days away and we want to remind you how important your vote is to protect the future of Quality Systems and your investment. We urge you to support our highly qualified Board nominees, who bring a track record of shareholder value creation, offer a clear plan to guide the company to continued growth and have earned the support of all three independent shareholder advisory groups. It is not too late – vote the WHITE proxy card today.

We encourage you to read and consider all of our publicly filed materials and promptly vote FOR our eight director nominees – Craig Barbarosh, George Bristol, Mark Davis, Russell Pflueger, Steven Plochocki, Sheldon Razin, Lance Rosenzweig and Maureen Spivack.

QUALITY SYSTEMS’ NOMINEES HAVE A PLAN FOR GROWTH TO MAXIMIZE SHAREHOLDER RETURNS

Our director nominees, including seven current directors and Mark Davis, a new and highly qualified independent candidate, not only bring a track record of significant value creation, but have outlined a strategic plan that includes:

• Seizing on significant market opportunities to sell our electronic health record and complementary solutions;
• Cross-selling new solutions to our existing customer base and bundling multiple solutions for sale to new customers;
• Continuing to develop enhancements to our core software products, while also developing and acquiring new technologies to capitalize on future growth opportunities;
• Staying at the forefront of enabling new healthcare delivery models such as: accountable care organizations (ACO’s), patient-centered medical homes and fee-for-performance models;
• Focusing on growing our Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) service business as the industry seeks to reduce costs by outsourcing billing and collection activities;
• Continuing to focus on smart acquisitions of all sizes that provide a strategic benefit to the company and make financial sense for our shareholders; and,
• Building momentum in our international expansion.

AHMED HUSSEIN’S FOURTH ELECTION CHALLENGE IN EIGHT YEARS: STILL NO CLEAR PLAN FOR SHAREHOLDER VALUE CREATION?

Unlike our Board nominees, dissident shareholder Ahmed Hussein has, in our opinion, failed to articulate any credible strategy for creating value for Quality Systems shareholders. With some industry analysts speculating the market is in the beginning of a downturn¹, it is clear that QSI is at a critical juncture in its growth story. The company therefore needs a Board and management team with the relevant, timely experience to execute on a clearly defined plan for shareholder value creation.

In lending their support to Quality Systems’ nominees, all three leading shareholder advisory firms support our view that Mr. Hussein offers no plan for shareholders.

Egan-Jones: “Our belief that Mr. Hussein has failed to make a persuasive case that electing his nominees to the board would result in the enhancement of shareholder value.”

Glass-Lewis: “In attempting to forward his own views on the matter, we find the Dissident (Mr. Hussein) offers shareholders decidedly context-free overtures regarding damaged financial performance and diminished prospects, the recommended remedy for which (i.e. removal of the incumbent board) is curiously inapplicable to Mr. Hussein, despite a lengthy board tenure…”

ISS: “Because the dissident [Ahmed Hussein] has not made a compelling case that change at the board level, at this point, is necessary, votes FOR the management nominees on the WHITE proxy card are warranted.”

Ask yourself: how can a new Board with no plan for shareholder value creation effectively navigate a rapidly changing market?

In fact, Mr. Hussein’s actions while serving on our Board and track-record with other businesses lead us to believe that election of his slate of director nominees would only serve to destroy value in our company’s shares.

We believe that Mr. Hussein’s recent actions should give shareholders pause. As we previously alerted you, Mr. Hussein has, by his own admission, pledged all of his shares of Quality Systems stock as collateral in margin accounts in a flagrant violation of Quality Systems’ insider trading policy. This policy is in place as a matter of good corporate governance because margin investing can have a significant negative effect on a company’s stock and valuation. In fact, Mr. Hussein has recently been forced to sell more than 3.5 million of his shares due to a margin call on those accounts, which we believe has contributed to the recent decline in Quality Systems’ share price.

QUALITY SYSTEMS HAS AN INDEPENDENT BOARD WITH STRONG, PRO-SHAREHOLDER CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES

We firmly believe that strong and transparent corporate governance practices are a critical component of any successful public company. We take pride in the recognition from the leading proxy advisory firm, ISS, which gave the company its highest “green” rating for all governance structure categories. Conversely, Mr. Hussein, who has hand-picked all of his nominees, has demonstrated that he is willing to violate accepted corporate governance practices with his prohibited margin investing.

To us the choice is clear.

• VOTE for a Board with a proven track record of strong shareholder returns
• VOTE for a Board with a clearly articulated plan to navigate the market for continued growth
• VOTE for a Board with third-party accredited corporate governance practices

Remember, if you have already voted the gold card IT IS NOT TOO LATE to change your vote as only the most recently voted card counts. Simply vote the WHITE proxy card FOR the company's nominees to protect your investment and the future of Quality Systems.

Quality Systems, Inc.

Irvine, Calif.-based Quality Systems, Inc. and its NextGen Healthcare subsidiary develop and market computer-based practice management, electronic health records and revenue cycle management applications as well as connectivity products and services for medical and dental group practices and small hospitals. Visit www.qsii.com and www.nextgen.com for additional information.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

On July 13, 2012, the company filed its definitive proxy statement in connection with its 2012 annual meeting of shareholders, and on July 16, 2012, began the process of mailing such proxy statement to its shareholders, together with a WHITE proxy card. Shareholders are strongly advised to read the definitive proxy statement and the accompanying proxy card, as they will contain important information. Shareholders may obtain the definitive proxy statement, any amendments or supplements to such proxy statement, and other documents filed by the company with the SEC for free at the Internet website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. Copies of the definitive proxy statement and any amendments and supplements to such proxy statement may be requested by contacting our proxy solicitor, MacKenzie Partners, Inc. at (800) 322-2885 toll-free or by email at proxy@mackenziepartners.com.

Please visit www.qsi2012proxy.com for additional information about Mr. Hussein's actions and other Quality Systems updates.

SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements made in this document, the proxy statements to be filed with the SEC, communications to shareholders, press releases and oral statements made by our representatives that are not historical in nature, or that state our or management's intentions, hopes, beliefs, expectations or predictions of the future, may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements can often be identified by the use of forward-looking words, such as "could," "should," "will," "will be," "will lead," "will assist," "intended," "continue," "believe," "may," " expect," "hope," "anticipate," "goal," "forecast," "plan," or "estimate" or variations thereof or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance.

Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. It is important to note that any such performance and actual results, financial condition or business, could differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, the risk factors discussed under "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, as well as factors discussed elsewhere in this and other reports and documents we file with the SEC. Other unforeseen factors not identified herein could also have such an effect. We undertake no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes in future operating results, financial condition or business over time unless required by law. Interested persons are urged to review the risks described under "Risk Factors" and in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, as well as in our other public disclosures and filings with the SEC.

¹ Cowen and Company Report

“In a growing number of cases around the world, renewable distributed generation technologies are more cost-effective than centralized installations that require transmission to population centers”

Annual worldwide installations of renewable distributed generation will nearly triple between 2012 and 2017, the report concludes, reaching 63.5 gigawatts (GW) a year in 2017. Nearly 232 GW of distributed renewable will be added over that five-year period.

“In a growing number of cases around the world, renewable distributed generation technologies are more cost-effective than centralized installations that require transmission to population centers,” says research analyst Dexter Gauntlett. “In many ways, momentum is shifting to distributed, renewable sources that give consumers more control over the electricity they consume and generate. But in order to reach its full potential, the renewable distributed energy sector will require continued innovation in business models, technology development, utility participation, and investment in an uncertain economic climate.”

The large majority of new installations will be solar photovoltaics. Solar PV manufacturers have delivered on their promise to drive down costs and scale up production. Worldwide solar PV module production capacity reached an estimated 50 GW by the end of 2011, according to the report, as module costs dropped from roughly $4.00 per watt in 2006 to $1.00 per watt in 2011. New solar PV additions will total 210 GW from 2012 to 2017, the report concludes.

The report, “Renewable Distributed Energy Generation”, explores the global market opportunity for RDEG technologies including distributed solar PV, small wind power, and stationary fuel cells. The report analyzes technology issues, demand drivers and barriers, and policy factors around the world that are influencing the adoption of RDEG technologies. The study includes an assessment of key industry players in each of the three major market segments, as well as detailed market forecasts through 2017 for installed capacity and revenue, segmented by world regions and major countries. An Executive Summary of the report is available for free download on the Pike Research website.

About Pike Research

Pike Research, which joined Navigant’s global Energy Practice on July 1, 2012, provides in-depth analysis of global clean technology markets. The team’s research methodology combines supply-side industry analysis, end-user primary research and demand assessment, and deep examination of technology trends to provide a comprehensive view of the Smart Energy, Smart Grid, Smart Transportation, Smart Industry, and Smart Buildings sectors. Additional information about Pike Research can be found at www.navigant.com/pikeresearch.

About Navigant

Navigant (NYSE: NCI) is a specialized, global expert services firm dedicated to assisting clients in creating and protecting value in the face of critical business risks and opportunities. Through senior level engagement with clients, Navigant professionals combine technical expertise in Disputes and Investigations, Economics, Financial Advisory and Management Consulting, with business pragmatism in the highly regulated Construction, Energy, Financial Services and Healthcare industries to support clients in addressing their most critical business needs. More information about Navigant can be found at www.navigant.com.

* The information contained in this press release concerning the report, “Renewable Distributed Energy Generation,” is a summary and reflects Pike Research’s current expectations based on market data and trend analysis. Market predictions and expectations are inherently uncertain and actual results may differ materially from those contained in this press release or the report. Please refer to the full report for a complete understanding of the assumptions underlying the report’s conclusions and the methodologies used to create the report. Neither Pike Research nor Navigant undertakes any obligation to update any of the information contained in this press release or the report.

IRISH TAKEOVER PANEL

DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 38.5 OF THE IRISH TAKEOVER PANEL ACT, 1997,

TAKEOVER RULES, 2007 (AS AMENDED)

DEALINGS BY CONNECTED EXEMPT MARKET-MAKERS

1 KEY INFORMATION

2 DEALINGS (Note 2)

(a) Purchases and sales

(b) Derivatives transactions (other than options transactions)

(c) Options transactions in respect of existing relevant securities

(i) Writing, selling, purchasing or varying

1 February 2009

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(ii) Exercising

3. OTHER INFORMATION

Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives

NOTES ON FORM 38.5

1 See the definition of “relevant securities” in Rule 2.1 of Part A of the Rules.

2 See the definition of “dealing” in Rule 2.1 of Part A of the Rules.

3 For all prices and other monetary amounts, the currency must be stated.

4 If a long position has been increased or decreased as a result of the dealing, write

“increased long” or “decreased long” respectively. If a short position has been

increased or decreased as a result of the dealing, write “increased short” or

“decreased short” respectively. If the dealing has not resulted in a long or short

position being increased or reduced, give details of the variation or other dealing.

5 See Rule 2.7(d) of Part A of the Rules.

6 See the definition of “connected market-maker” in Rule 2.3 of Part A of the Rules.

For full details of disclosure requirements, see Rules 8 and 38.5 of the Rules.

If in doubt, consult the Panel.

References in these notes to “the Rules” are to the Irish Takeover Panel Act, 1997, Takeover Rules, 2007 (as amended).

STANDARD FORM TR-1

VOTING RIGHTS ATTACHED TO SHARES– ARTICLE 12(1) OF DIRECTIVE 2004/109/EC

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS – ARTICLE 11(3) OF THE COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 2007/14/EC¹

1. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to which voting rights are attached ²:

Smurfit Kappa Group Plc

2. Reason for the notification (please tick the appropriate box or boxes):

[ X] an acquisition or disposal of voting rights

[ ] an acquisition or disposal of financial instruments which may result in the acquisition of shares already issued to which voting rights are attached

[ ] an event changing the breakdown of voting rights

3. Full name of person(s) subject to the notification obligation³:

Morgan Stanley Securities Limited

4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3.)⁴:

5. Date of the transaction and date on which the threshold is crossed or reached⁵:

08.08.2012

6. Date on which issuer notified; 10.08.2012

7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached: 8%

8. Notified details:

9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held, if applicable¹⁷:

Morgan Stanley Securities Limited

10. In case of proxy voting: [name of the proxy holder] will cease to hold [number] voting rights as of [date].

11. Additional information:

Notes to Form TR-1

¹ This form is to be sent to the issuer or underlying issuer and to be filed with the competent authority.

² Either the full name of the legal entity or another method for identifying the issuer or underlying issuer, provided it is reliable and accurate.

³ This should be the full name of (a) the shareholder; (b) the natural person or legal entity acquiring, disposing of or exercising voting rights in the cases provided for in Article 10 (b) to (h) of Directive 2004/109/EC; (c) all the parties to the agreement referred to in Article 10 (a) of that Directive, or (d) the holder of financial instruments entitled to acquire shares already issued to which voting rights are attached, as appropriate. In relation to the transactions referred to in points (b) to (h) of Article 10 of that Directive, the following list is provided as indication of the persons who should be mentioned: - in the circumstances foreseen in letter (b) of Article 10 of that Directive, the natural person or legal entity that acquires the voting rights and is entitled to exercise them under the agreement and the natural person or legal entity who is transferring temporarily for consideration the voting rights; - in the circumstances foreseen in letter (c) of Article 10 of that Directive, the natural person or legal entity holding the collateral, provided the person or entity controls the voting rights and declares its intention of exercising them, and natural person or legal entity lodging the collateral under these conditions; - in the circumstances foreseen in letter (d) of Article 10 of that Directive, the natural person or legal entity who has a life interest in shares if that person or entity is entitled to exercise the voting rights attached to the shares and the natural person or legal entity who is disposing of the voting rights when the life interest is created; - in the circumstances foreseen in letter (e) of Article 10 of that Directive, the controlling natural person or legal entity and, provided it has a notification duty at an individual level under Article 9, under letters (a) to (d) of Article 10 of that Directive or under a combination of any of those situations, the controlled undertaking; - in the circumstances foreseen in letter (f) of Article 10 of that Directive, the deposit taker of the shares, if he can exercise the voting rights attached to the shares deposited with him at his discretion, and the depositor of the shares allowing the deposit taker to exercise the voting rights at his discretion; - in the circumstances foreseen in letter (g) of Article 10 of that Directive, the natural person or legal entity that controls the voting rights; - in the circumstances foreseen in letter (h) of Article 10 of that Directive, the proxy holder, if he can exercise the voting rights at his discretion, and the shareholder who has given his proxy to the proxy holder allowing the latter to exercise the voting rights at his discretion.

⁴ Applicable in the cases provided for in Article 10 (b) to (h) of Directive 2004/109/EC. This should be the full name of the shareholder who is the counterparty to the natural person or legal entity referred to in Article 10 of that Directive unless the holdings of the shareholder would be lower than 5% of the total number of voting rights.

⁵ The date of the transaction should normally be, in the case of an on exchange transaction, the date on which the matching of orders occurs; in the case of an off exchange transaction, date of the entering into an agreement. The date on which threshold is crossed should normally be the date on which the acquisition, disposal or possibility to exercise voting rights takes effect. For passive crossings, the date when the corporate event took effect.

⁶ Please refer to the situation disclosed in the previous notification. In case the situation previous to the triggering transaction was below 3%, please state "below 3%".

⁷ If the holding has fallen below the minimum threshold, the notifying party should not be obliged to disclose the extent of the holding, only that the new holding is below 3%.

For the case provided for in Article 10(a) of Directive 2004/109/EC, there should be no disclosure of individual holdings per party to the agreement unless a party individually crosses or reaches an Article 9 threshold. This applies upon entering into, introducing changes to or terminating an agreement.

⁸ To be used in Member States where applicable.

⁹ Direct and indirect

¹⁰ To be used in Member States where applicable.

¹¹ In case of combined holdings of shares with voting rights attached "direct holding" and voting rights "indirect holding", please split the voting rights number and percentage into the direct and indirect columns – if there is no combined holdings, please leave the relevant box blank

¹² Voting rights attached to shares held by the notifying party (Article 9 of Directive 2004/109/EC).

¹³ Voting rights held by the notifying party independently of any holding of shares (Article 10 of Directive 2004/109/EC).

¹⁴ If the holding has fallen below the minimum threshold, the notifying party should not be obliged to disclose the extent of the holding, only that the new holding is below 3%.

¹⁵ Date of maturity/expiration of the financial instrument i.e. the date when right to acquire shares ends.

¹⁶ If the financial instrument has such a period – please specify this period – for example once every 3 months starting from [date].

¹⁷ The notification should include the name(s) of the controlled undertakings through which the voting rights are held. The notification should also include the amount of voting rights and the percentage held by each controlled undertaking, insofar as individually the controlled undertaking holds 3% or more, and insofar as the notification by the parent undertaking is intended to cover the notification obligations of the controlled undertaking.

Shareholders of Billerud Aktiebolag (publ) are hereby invited to attend the Extraordinary General Meeting at 3.00 p.m. on Friday 14 September 2012 in Grünewaldsalen, Konserthuset, entrance from Kungsgatan 43, Stockholm.

The premises for the Meeting will be open for registration at 2.00 p.m., when coffee will be served.

Participation

Shareholders wishing to take part in the Extraordinary General Meeting must both:

· Be registered in the Shareholders’ Register held by Euroclear Sweden on Saturday 8 September 2012. Since the record day is a Saturday shareholders must make certain that they are registered in the Shareholders' Register on Friday 7 September 2012, and

· Notify the company of their intention to attend the Extraordinary General Meeting not later than 4 p.m. on Monday 10 September 2012. Notification shall be made in writing by post to Billerud Aktiebolag, "EGM 2012", P.O. Box 7841, SE-103 98 Stockholm, Sweden, or by telephone to +46 8 402 90 62.

Notification can also be made via the company’s website www.billerud.se/anmalan. In their notification shareholders should state their name, personal-/corporate identity number, address, daytime telephone number, number of shares held and, where applicable, number of representatives and assistants (maximum of two).

To be able to participate at the Meeting, shareholders whose shares are registered in the name of a nominee must request that their own names be temporarily registered in the share register kept by Euroclear Sweden. This procedure, so-called voting right registration, must be effected not later than on Friday 7 September 2012, which means that the shareholder must inform the nominee in good time before this date.

If participation is to be made through a proxy or representatives of legal entities, the original document of their authorization, registration certificate and other relevant authorization documents should be submitted in good time before the Meeting. A form of power of attorney can be downloaded from the company’s website, www.billerud.se/anmalan.

An entry card entitling participation in the Meeting will be sent out before the Meeting. If the entry card has not arrived on time, shareholders providing proof of their identity can obtain a new entry card at the information desk.

Proposed agenda

1. Opening of the Meeting. 2. Election of chairman for the Meeting 3. Drawing up and approval of voting list 4. Approval of the Agenda 5. Election of one or two persons to verify the minutes 6. Determination as to whether the Meeting has been duly convened 7. The Board's proposal to resolve to amend the Articles of Association regarding the share capital and number of shares. 8. The Board's proposal to resolve to I. approve the acquisition of Korsnäs Aktiebolag, II. authorize the Board to execute a new issue of shares to be issued as part of the purchase price in the acquisition of Korsnäs Aktiebolag, and III. authorize the Board to execute a new issue of shares with preferential rights for the existing shareholders. 9. The Board's proposal to resolve to amend the Articles of Association regarding the name of the company. 10. Frapag Beteiligungsholding AG's proposal regarding determination of the number of Board Members, election of new Board Members, new Chairman of the Board, determination of fees to Board Members and amendment to the procedure of appointing the Nomination Committee. 11. Closing of the Meeting.

Motions

Item 7

In order to adjust the minimum and maximum share capital and number of shares stated in the Articles of Association to the proposed authorizations to issue new shares, the Board proposes that the Articles of Association are to be amended as follows.

Current wording Proposed wording § 3 Share Capital The company's share The company's share capital shall be at capital shall be at least least SEK 500,000,000 and at SEK 750,000,000 and at most SEK 2,000,000,000. most SEK 3,000,000,000. § 4 Number of shares The number of shares The number of shares shall be at least shall be at least 80,000,000 and at most 100,000,000 and at most 320,000,000. 400,000,000.

Special majority requirements

A valid resolution under item 7 requires support of shareholders holding not less than two thirds of both the votes cast and the shares represented at the Meeting.

Item 8

The Board proposes that the Meeting approves the acquisition of Korsnäs Aktiebolag ("Korsnäs") and adopts resolutions related to the acquisition in accordance with paragraph I-III below.

I. Approval of the acquisition of Korsnäs Aktiebolag

Korsnäs is a leading manufacturer of virgin fibre-based packaging materials with a strong brand. The company has a targeted strategy focusing on highly processed products. Paperboard is Korsnäs's largest product area. Korsnäs is owned by Investment AB Kinnevik (publ) ("Kinnevik").

As previously announced Billerud has on 19 June 2012 entered into an agreement with Kinnevik to acquire all shares in Korsnäs. The purchase price consists partly of a cash payment and partly of new issued shares in Billerud. The cash payment amounts to MSEK 3,200, of which MSEK 500 is to be paid by a vendor note. The new issued shares that are part of the purchase price, paragraph II, shall be the number of shares equivalent to 25 percent of the outstanding shares in Billerud, before the new issue with preferential rights for the shareholders under paragraph III. Outstanding shares in this context refer to shares in Billerud outstanding on the market and Billerud's holding of own shares that have been allocated to long term incentive programs. Furthermore, in connection with the acquisition the new group assumes the net debt in Korsnäs amounting to MSEK 5,650 when the agreement was entered into on 19 June 2012. The purchase price has been determined with respect to that Kinnevik has committed to subscribe for new shares in the new issue with preferential rights for the shareholders under paragraph III in an amount of MSEK 500. Accordingly, the net acquisition cash price is MSEK 2,700. The purchase price is subject to customary net debt adjustment in connection with closing.

The acquisition of Korsnäs is, according to the agreement with Kinnevik, conditional upon the approval of relevant competition authorities. Furthermore, the acquisition is, according to the agreement, conditional upon, i.a., resolutions by the Meeting to approve the acquisition and to authorize the Board to execute a new directed issue of shares to Kinnevik in accordance with paragraph II and execute a new issue of shares with preferential rights for the existing shareholders in accordance with paragraph III.

The Board believes that the timing of the proposed acquisition is favourable and that the strategic, industrial and financial rationale is compelling. The new group will take the name BillerudKorsnäs and the goal is to create a strong international player within the packaging industry with leading positions in production and sales of liquid packaging board and other high-quality paperboard, containerboard and packaging material. The Board therefore proposes that the Meeting resolves to approve the Board's resolution to acquire Korsnäs on the terms and conditions described above.

II. Authorization for the Board to execute a share issue as part of the purchase price in the acquisition of Korsnäs

The Board proposes that the Board shall be authorized, until the next Annual General Meeting, to resolve on a new issue of shares to be used as part of the purchase price for the acquisition of Korsnäs (the "Directed Issue"). The number of new shares to be issued in the Directed Issue shall be the number of shares equivalent to 25 percent of the outstanding shares in Billerud, before the rights issue with preferential rights for the shareholders under paragraph III. Outstanding shares in this context refer to shares in Billerud outstanding on the market and Billerud's holding of own shares that have been allocated to long term incentive programs.

The principal terms and conditions for the Directed Issue will be the following:

Kinnevik shall be solely entitled to subscribe for shares in the Directed Issue. Kinnevik shall as payment for the shares (contribution in kind) contribute all 53,613,270 shares in Korsnäs to Billerud. In addition to the shares issued in the Directed Issue and thus constituting a part of the purchase price, Billerud will, as payment for the shares in Korsnäs, make cash payment pursuant to the terms and conditions in paragraph I.

Information about the subscription price will be announced after the Board resolves on the Directed Issue. The contribution in kind, i.e. all shares in Korsnäs will be accounted for in Billerud's balance sheet at an amount based on the price for Billerud shares on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm at the transaction date, i.e. the day Billerud has closed the acquisition of the shares in Korsnäs in accordance with paragraph I. The new shares will entitle to dividends as from the time the shares are recorded in the Shareholders' Register held by Euroclear Sweden.

III. Authorization for the Board to execute an issue of shares with preferential rights for the existing shareholders

The Board proposes that the Board shall be authorized, until the next Annual General Meeting, to resolve on a new issue of shares with preferential rights for the existing shareholders (the "Rights Issue"). The net proceeds from the Rights Issue will be used to repay part of existing outstanding loans of BillerudKorsnäs.

By making use of the authorization, the Board shall have the right to execute the Rights Issue with total proceeds of approximately SEK 2 billion through the issuance of, no more than, so many shares that at any time are within the maximum number of shares determined in the Articles of Association and thereby increase the share capital by, no more than, an amount that at any time is within the maximum share capital determined in the Articles of Association. The authorization includes the right to resolve on an issue of new shares to be paid in cash, and the Board may, if it deems it appropriate, allow shares to be paid by way of set-off. The new shares will entitle to dividends as from the time the shares are recorded in the Shareholders' Register held by Euroclear Sweden.

The principal terms and conditions for the Rights Issue will be the following:

The persons who on the record date of the Rights Issue are registered as shareholder are entitled to receive subscription rights for new shares in the Rights Issue.

Subscription can also be effected without subscription right. To the extent that shares have not been subscribed for through the exercise of subscription rights, allotment shall firstly be made to those who also have subscribed for shares through the use of subscription rights (irrespective of whether the subscriber was registered as shareholder on the record date or not), and in the event that allotment cannot be made in full to those, allotment shall be made pro rata in relation to the number of subscription rights that have been used for subscription of shares and should this not be possible, by the drawing of lots. Secondly, allotment shall be made to those who have subscribed for shares without subscription rights, and in the event that allotment cannot be made in full to those, allotment shall be made pro rata in relation to the number of shares that each one subscribed for, and should this not be possible, by the drawing of lots.

The record date for determining the right to receive subscription rights, the subscription period and the subscription price will be determined by the Board in connection with the Board's resolution to issue new shares by virtue of this authorization. The same applies to the number of subscription rights each share shall entitle to as well as to the number of subscription rights that will be required to subscribe for one new share. Subscription by virtue of subscription rights shall be made by cash payment during the subscription period. Subscriptions not based on subscription rights shall be made through subscription on an application form during the same period. Kinnevik has undertaken to subscribe for shares to an amount of SEK 500 million in the Rights Issue. Frapag Beteiligungsholding AG ("Frapag") has committed to subscribe for shares in the Rights Issue corresponding to its pro rata share of the Rights Issue.

Special conditions relating to the proposed resolutions under item 8

The acquisition of Korsnäs is i.a. conditional upon relevant competition authorities' approval to the combination of Billerud and Korsnäs.

The Board's proposed resolutions under items 8 I-III shall therefore involve that the validity of the Meeting's resolutions are conditional upon such approval having been given. In addition, items 8 I-III are conditional upon each other.

Shareholder support relating to the proposed resolutions under item 8

Frapag, the largest shareholder of Billerud at the time of issuance of this convening notice, holding approximately 21 per cent of the share capital and the votes in Billerud, has undertaken to vote in favour of the Board's proposal under item 8.

Documentation relating to the proposed resolutions under item 8

A separate information brochure regarding the combination of Billerud and Korsnäs will be made available to the shareholders before the Meeting.

Item 9

As a result of the combination of Billerud and Korsnäs, the Board proposes that the Articles of Association are to be amended as follows.

Current wording Proposed wording § 1 Name of the company The name of the The name of the company shall be company shall BillerudKorsnäs Aktiebolag be Billerud (publ). Aktiebolag (publ).

Special majority requirements and conditions to the proposed resolution under item 9

A valid resolution under item 9 requires support of shareholders holding not less than two thirds of both the votes cast and the shares represented at the Meeting. In addition, the proposed amendment of the Articles of Association is conditional upon Billerud closing the acquisition of the shares in Korsnäs, such shares having been acquired in accordance with item 8 I.

Item 10

Frapag, the largest shareholder of Billerud at the time of issuance of this convening notice, holding approximately 21 percent of the share capital and votes in Billerud has, in the light of the combination between Billerud and Korsnäs, proposed the following regarding the composition of the Board, fees to the Board Members and addition to the procedure of appointing a Nomination Committee in the new group:

· The number of Board Members elected by the Meeting shall be 8 with no deputies, according to the below.

· At the Annual General Meeting 2012, the Meeting resolved that an annual fee shall be paid with SEK 570,000 to the Chairman of the Board, SEK 430,000 to the Deputy Chairman of the Board and SEK 270,000 to each of the other Board Members elected by the Annual General Meeting and that remuneration for work in Board Committees shall be paid with SEK 80,000 to the Chairman of the Audit Committee and SEK 40,000 to each of the other members of the Audit Committee and SEK 50,000 to the Chairman of the Remuneration Committee and SEK 25,000 to each of the members of the Remuneration Committee. In view of the increased work-load for the Board Members due to the combination with Korsnäs, it is proposed that the remuneration shall be adjusted as follows (the remuneration levels stated below are on a yearly basis). The annual fee for the period until the next annual general meeting (expected to be held during spring 2013) to each of the Board Members elected by the General Meeting shall be paid with SEK 400,000 and to the Chairman of the Board with SEK 1,000,000. Remuneration for work in Board Committees shall be paid with SEK 150,000 to the Chairman of the Audit Committee and with SEK 75,000 to each of the members of the Audit Committee, and with SEK 50,000 to the Chairman of the Remuneration Committee and SEK 25,000 to each of the members of the Remuneration Committee. Further, remuneration shall be paid with SEK 50,000 to each member of the Integration Committee, a committee formed specifically for the integration between Billerud and Korsnäs, which committee shall be of a temporary nature.

The new remuneration levels are on a yearly basis. Fees to Board Members and remuneration for work in Board Committees for the period from when the resolution of the Meeting under this item 10 takes effect until the Annual General Meeting 2013 shall be paid in proportion to the length of the mandate period. Fees to Board Members and remuneration for work in Board Committees for the period from the Annual General Meeting 2012 until the resolution of the Meeting under this item 10 takes effect, shall be paid based on the levels resolved upon at the Annual General Meeting 2012, however, in proportion to the length of the mandate period.

· Mia Brunell Livfors, Wilhelm Klingspor, Mikael Larsson and Hannu Ryöppönen shall be elected as new Board Members. The current Board Members Ingvar Petersson, Helena Andreas, Mikael Hellberg, Ewald Nageler and Yngve Stade have declared that they will resign as Board Members once the appointment of the new Board Members takes effect.

Hannu Ryöppönen is Chairman of the Board of Altor's Private Equity-funds and Hakon Invest AB, further he is Board Member of Amer Sport Corporation Oyj, Novo Nordisk A/S, Neste Oil Oyj, Rautaruukki Oyj, Korsnäs and Value Creation Investments Limited. Hannu Ryöppönen is also a member of Citi Nordic Advisory Board. Previously, Hannu Ryöppönen was Chairman of the Board of Tiimari Oyj and Board Member of ICA AB. Hannu Ryöppönen has been the CFO, and the deputy CEO, of Stora Enso Oyj, the CFO of Royal Ahold BV, IKEA and Industri Kapital and has also had a number of executive management positions within Chemical Bank and Alfa Laval. Hannu Ryöppönen is Graduate in Business Administration from Hanken School of Economics, Helsinki.

Mia Brunell Livfors is Chairman of the Board of Metro International S.A. and Board Member of Korsnäs, Tele2 AB, Millicom International Cellular S.A., Modern Times Group MTG AB, H&M Hennes & Mauritz AB and CDON Group AB. Mia Brunell Livfors is also the CEO and President of Kinnevik. Mia Brunell Livfors has previously had a number of executive management positions within Modern Times Group MTG AB. Mia Brunell Livfors has studied Business Administration at Stockholm university.

Wilhelm Klingspor is Board Member of Kinnevik and Korsnäs and the CEO of Hellekis Säteri AB. Wilhelm Klingspor was previously Board Member of Industriförvaltnings AB Kinnevik and is a graduated Forest Engineer from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Skinnskatteberg.

Mikael Larsson is Board Member of Transcom WorldWide S.A, Bergvik Skog AB, Latgran Biofuels AB, Vireo Energy AB and Relevant Traffic Europe AB and the CFO of Kinnevik. Mikael Larsson has previously been the Group Controller of Scandinavian Leisure Group (today Thomas Cook Northern Europe) and has also worked with auditing etc. at Arthur Andersen (today Deloitte). Mikael Larsson is Graduate in Business Administration from Uppsala university.

Additional information regarding the proposed new Board Members is available at the company's website, www.billerud.se.

· Hannu Ryöppönen shall be elected as the Chairman of the Board.

· Billerud's Annual General Meeting 2012 adopted a procedure for appointing a Nomination Committee to prepare proposals to the Annual General Meeting 2013. The adopted procedure shall be amended as follows: · The Nomination Committee shall comprise of four members (according to the resolution at the Annual General Meeting 2012 the Nomination Committee shall comprise of no more than four members), and · The Nomination Committee shall be appointed for at term of office commencing at the time of the announcement of the composition of the Nomination Committee and ending when a new Nomination Committee is formed (according to the resolution at the Annual General Meeting 2012 the term of office of the Nomination Committee ended at the close of the next Annual General Meeting).

The proposal shall not have the effect that the procedures for the appointment of the Nomination Committee or the work of the Nomination Committee shall be amended in any other aspect. More information regarding the procedures for the appointment of the Nomination Committee and the work of the Nomination Committee can be found on the company's website at www.billerud.se.

· The resolution of the Meeting regarding this item 10 shall not be valid until Billerud has closed the acquisition of the shares in Korsnäs, such shares having been acquired in accordance with item 8 I.

If the Meeting resolves in accordance with this proposal, the Board will, once the resolution becomes effective and until the close of the next Annual General Meeting, consist of the Board Members Hannu Ryöppönen (Chairman), Mia Brunell Livfors, Jan Homan, Lennart Holm, Gunilla Jönson, Michael M.F. Kaufmann, Wilhelm Klingspor and Mikael Larsson.

For the period from the Meeting until the resolution becomes effective the Board will consist of current Board Members Ingvar Petersson (Chairman), Helena Andreas, Mikael Hellberg, Jan Homan, Lennart Holm, Gunilla Jönson, Michael M.F. Kaufmann, Ewald Nageler and Yngve Stade.

The Board Members that resign from their appointments in Billerud once the appointment of new Board Members becomes effective, will receive fees and/or remuneration for the period from the Annual General Meeting 2012 until the resolution under this item 10 takes effect in proportion to the length of the mandate period based on the levels resolved upon at the Annual General Meeting 2012.

At the time of issuance of this convening notice, there was no Nomination Committee appointed, however, the members of Billerud's Nomination Commitee for the Annual General Meeting 2012 has been informed about the proposals above.

Authorization

The Board, or the person that the Board appoints, is authorized to make the minor adjustments in the Meeting's resolutions under items 7, 8 II-III, 9 and 10 as may be required in connection with registration at the Companies Registration Office and/or Euroclear Sweden.

Number of shares and votes

At the time of issuance of this notice, there are in the aggregate 104,834,613 shares outstanding in Billerud representing the same number of votes i.e. the total number of votes is 104,834,613. As of currently, Billerud has 1,720,314 own shares which cannot be represented at the Meeting.

Shareholder's right to request information

In accordance with the Swedish Companies Act Ch. 7 Sec. 32, the shareholders have the right to ask questions at the Meeting regarding the items on the agenda.

Documentation

The complete proposals under items 7, 8, 9 and 10 are stated above. The Articles of Associations and the procedure for appointing the Nomination Committee in their proposed wordings will be made available at the company's office and at the company's website www.billerud.se not later than on 24 August 2012 and information material regarding the proposals under item 8 will be made available at the company's office and at the company's website www.billerud.se approximately three weeks before the Meeting. The documentation will also be sent by post to shareholders who have requested to receive the documents and have stated their postal address.

Solna, August 2012

The Board of Directors

For further information, please contact: Ingvar Petersson, Chairman of the Board, +46 (0)70 595 76 05 Sophie Arnius, Investor Relations Manager, +46 (0)8 553 335 24, +46 (0)70 590 80 72

The information is such that Billerud Aktiebolag (publ) is obligated to publish under the Swedish Securities Market Act. Submitted for publication at 10.30 CET, 13 August 2012.

This press release is an in-house translation of the Swedish original convening notice to the Extraordinary General Meeting in Billerud. In case of any discrepancies between the Swedish original and this translation, the Swedish original shall prevail. Please note that the Extraordinary General Meeting will be conducted in Swedish.

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