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“Green Petroleum - How Oil and Gas Can Be Environmentally Sustainable”

Can "green petroleum" reverse global warming and bring down high gasoline prices? Written in non-technical language for the layperson, this book investigates and details how the oil and gas industry can "go green" with new processes and technologies, thus bringing the world's most important industry closer to environmental and economic sustainability.

Key Topics Covered:

Preface

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: From the Pharaonic Age to the Information Age: Have We Progressed in Technology Development Skills?

Chapter 3: How long has this technological disaster been in the making? Delinearized History of Civilization and Technology Development

Chapter 4: Is Modern Science Capable of Discerning Between True and False?

Chapter 5: Fundamentals of Mass and Energy Balance

Chapter 6: A True Sustainability Criterion and Its Implications

Chapter 7: What is Truly Green Energy?

Chapter 8: Good Light and Bad Light

Chapter 9: Do You Believe in Global Warming?

Chapter 10: Is the 3R's mantra sufficient?

Chapter 11: Truly Green Refining and Gas Processing

Chapter 12: Greening of Flow Operations

Chapter 13: The Greening of Enhanced Oil Recovery

Chapter 14: Deconstruction of Engineering Myths Prevalent in the Energy Sector

Chapter 15: Conclusions

Authors

M. R. Islam.

M. M. Khan.

A. B. Chhetri.

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/z5cfjn/green_petroleum_h

Source: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

“Pharmaceutical Biotechnology: Drug Discovery and Clinical Applications”

This second edition of a very successful book is thoroughly updated with existing chapters completely rewritten while the content has more than doubled from 16 to 36 chapters. As with the first edition, the focus is on industrial pharmaceutical research, written by a team of industry experts from around the world, while quality and safety management, drug approval and regulation, patenting issues, and biotechnology fundamentals are also covered. In addition, this new edition now not only includes biotech drug development but also the use of biopharmaceuticals in diagnostics and vaccinations.

With a foreword by Robert Langer, Kenneth J Germeshausen Professor of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering at MIT and member of the National Academy of Engineering and the National Academy of Sciences.

Key Topics Covered:

Part One Concepts and Methods for Recombinant Drug Production

1 Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Industrial Applications - Learning Lessons from Molecular Biology

2 Prokaryotic Cells in Biotech Production

3 Mammalian Cells in Biotech Production

4 Biopharmaceuticals from Plants

5 Production of Biopharmaceuticals in Transgenic Animals

6 Translation of New Technologies in Biomedicines: Shaping the Road from Basic Research to Drug Development and Clinical Application - and Back Again

Part Two Bringing the Drug into Action - From Downstreaming to Approval

7 Overview and Classification of Approved Recombinant Drugs

8 Downstream Processing

9 Characterization of Recombinant Proteins

10 Formulation Strategies for Recombinant Protein and Related Biotech Drugs

11 Drug Approval in the European Union and United States

12 Patents in the Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Industry: Legal and Ethical Issues

13 Biosimilar Drugs

14 Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Therapeutic Peptides and Proteins

Part Three Vaccines

15 Scientific, Technical, and Economic Aspects of Vaccine Research and Development

16 New Nanobiotechnological Strategies for the Development of Vectors for Cancer Vaccines

17 Recombinant Vaccines: Development, Production, and Application

Part Four Recent Applications in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

18 In Silico and Ultrahigh-Throughput Screenings (uHTS) in Drug Discovery: an Overview

19 Metabolic Engineering of Medicinal Plants and Microorganisms for the Production of Natural Products

20 Metabolomics as a Bioanalytical Tool for Characterization of Medicinal Plants and Their Phytomedical Preparations

21 Integration of Biotechnologies for the Development of Personalized Medicine

22 Xenotransplantation in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

23 Nutraceuticals-Functional Foods for Improving Health and Preventing Disease

Authors

Oliver Kayser.

Heribert Warzecha.

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/h8nc6p/pharmaceutical_bio

Source: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Today’s announcement marks the conclusion of an extraordinary past year for the Atlanta, GA native and former Charlotte, NC accounts receivable specialist. After beating out hundreds of aspiring hopefuls in ESSENCE’s and platinum recording artist Perri “Pebbles” Reid’s search for America’s next R&B singing sensation, Greta impressed the panel of celebrity judges, music industry professionals and ultimately the fans, who voted for her as the winner at the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival and capped her victory by opening for Mary J. Blige in front of 50,000 people at last year's Festival.

Comprising of recording studios, record labels, music publishing companies, direct marketing operations and distribution services, the Malaco Music Group takes original music from concept to consumer. Malaco has been making and marketing definitive Soul, Blues and Gospel music since 1968. Notwithstanding Malaco's move into mainstream Urban music, Malaco’s expanded repertoire also includes Jazz, Christian, as well as Children's music. Malaco is home to many recording artists and songwriters with a catalog of thousands of original recordings and musical copyrights. Additional information is available at www.malaco.com.

ABOUT ESSENCE COMMUNICATIONS INC.:

Essence Communications Inc. (ECI) is the number one media company dedicated to African-American women, with a multi-platform presence in publishing, live events, and online. The company’s flagship publication, ESSENCE magazine, is the preeminent lifestyle magazine for African-American women; generating brand extensions such as the Essence Music Festival, ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood and Black Women in Music, Window on Our Women and Smart Beauty consumer insights series, the Essence Book Club, Essence.com, and ventures in digital media (mobile, television and VOD). For 42 years, ESSENCE, which has a brand reach of over 8 million, has been the leading source of cutting-edge information and specific solutions relating to every area of African-American women’s lives. Additional information about ECI and ESSENCE is available at www.essence.com.

“Their customers are at the leading edge of a global trend to take service from a cost center to a profit center, and SLM technology has been a critical driver. This acquisition should make clear just how serious PTC is about helping its customers achieve lasting service advantage.”

The acquisition will greatly enhance PTC’s existing portfolio of SLM solutions which, today, includes robust capabilities in the areas of warranty and contract management, service parts definition, and technical information – including mobile delivery. Servigistics is recognized as a technology leader in complementary areas such as service parts planning, management and pricing, field service management, returns and repair management, and service knowledge management. In combination, the solutions will dramatically accelerate PTC’s ability to help discrete manufacturers transform their service strategies and operations into a true source of sustainable competitive edge – what PTC describes as “service advantage.”

“Over the past few years, Servigistics has earned a reputation for innovation in helping companies maximize their global service businesses through increased profitability, cash flow, and customer loyalty,” said PTC president and CEO Jim Heppelmann. “Their customers are at the leading edge of a global trend to take service from a cost center to a profit center, and SLM technology has been a critical driver. This acquisition should make clear just how serious PTC is about helping its customers achieve lasting service advantage.”

For leading manufacturers, getting their service strategy right presents a multi-billion dollar, high-margin revenue opportunity to differentiate themselves in the market from their traditional product-oriented competitors. As an enabling technology, SLM helps manufacturers and their service network partners optimize the customer experience by ensuring service is systemically planned, delivered, and analyzed to continually improve performance and maximize customer value. Yet, few manufacturers have either a coordinated strategy or the integrated technology suite needed to capture this new market opportunity – with many manufacturers realizing as little as 25% of the total service value in their products’ service lifecycle.

PTC has long been known for its world-class technology solutions that optimize the way companies create products. With this acquisition PTC will significantly expand how it helps companies service those same products. In fact, starting with the acquisition of Arbortext in 2005, PTC has been developing solutions that enable manufacturers to plan and analyze service based on how their products are designed and built. This service-focused strategy has driven PTC to deliver specialized solutions that are the result of innovative technology development combined with capabilities gained through the acquisition of companies such as ITEDO, LBS and 4CS. By adding Servigistics to this portfolio, PTC will be able to deliver a complete system for service – providing market-leading capabilities across all key components of the service lifecycle.

With Servigistics, PTC’s SLM solutions will provide global manufacturers with a real-time, single view into the extended service environment to identify and respond to areas for improvement, opportunities for new business, and risks to avoid. Only with a connected service network – supporting the owner/operator, distributor, dealer, service partner, field service force, repair depots, and warranty desk – can the OEM plan, deliver and analyze all necessary resources to ensure that service performance and overall value is meeting or exceeding their customers’ expectations. In addition, this acquisition further enhances PTC’s ability to help customers gain competitive advantage throughout the entire product lifecycle – from conception and design to sourcing and service.

“At Servigistics, we share PTC’s vision for helping to transform the way companies execute their service strategies,” said Eric Hinkle, Servigistics president and CEO. “We anticipate that our clients will reap great benefits from the synergies of this shared vision and are pleased to help PTC secure a strong technology and thought leadership position in SLM.”

Over the past 12 months, privately-held Servigistics generated approximately $80 million in revenue. In connection with this acquisition, PTC is increasing its previous preliminary FY’13 non-GAAP EPS target of $1.70 to $1.80 by a range of $0.02 to $0.05. PTC expects to draw on its credit facility to finance this transaction.

RBC Capital Markets Corporation is acting as financial advisor to PTC. Blackstone Advisory Partners L.P. is acting as financial advisor to Servigistics and its owner Marlin Equity Partners.

Replay: The audio replay of this event will be archived for public replay until 4:00 pm (CT) on August 18, 2012 at 1-800-964-1213. To access the replay via webcast, please visit www.ptc.com/for/investors.htm

Additional Resources

• Acquisition Resource Center
• PTC’s Service Lifecycle Management Resource Center
• Gartner Report: The Service Lifecycle Maturity Model
• Service Information for Today’s Global Marketplace
• Enhancing Service Information to Improve Product Performance

About PTC

PTC (Nasdaq: PMTC) enables manufacturers to achieve sustained product and service advantage. The company’s technology solutions transform the way products are created and serviced across the entire product lifecycle – from conception and design to sourcing and service. Founded in 1985, PTC employs over 6,000 professionals serving more than 27,000 businesses in rapidly-evolving, globally distributed manufacturing industries worldwide. Get more information at www.ptc.com.

About Servigistics

Servigistics is the world's leading enterprise software solution provider for Service Lifecycle Management (SLM). The company's award-winning SLM solutions suite enables market-leading companies across diverse industries to successfully execute a service-led growth strategy that delivers value across the entire global service supply chain. Servigistics' Oracle Fusion and SAP Netweaver-certified solutions address all the key post-sale service areas including service parts planning and pricing, field service management, service logistics, warranty management, service knowledge and content management. Servigistics is a privately-held company headquartered in Atlanta, with regional headquarters in the UK, Japan, and India, and sales and service professionals around the world.

About Marlin Equity Partners

Marlin Equity Partners is a Los Angeles, California-based private investment firm with over $1 billion of capital under management. The firm is focused on providing corporate parents, shareholders and other stakeholders with tailored solutions that meet their business and liquidity needs. Marlin invests in businesses across multiple industries where its capital base, industry relationships and extensive network of operational resources significantly strengthens a company's outlook and enhances value. Since its inception, Marlin, through its group of funds and related companies, has successfully completed over 55 acquisitions. For more information, please visit www.marlinequity.com.

Forward Looking Statements and Risks

Statements in this press release about the expected timing and completion of the acquisition, integration of the solutions (including any features or functionality) and the effect of the acquisition on PTC’s fiscal 2013 financial results are forward-looking statements and actual results may differ materially as a result of delays in the regulatory approval process, delays in and/or failure of satisfaction of closing conditions, changes or delays in the integration of the solutions, or actual revenues and expenses being higher or lower than PTC expects.

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“We are very excited to bring our customers in the Atlanta area a new experience in dry cleaning, providing excellent personalized customer service, a superior cleaning performance that delivers outstanding clothing appearance with numerous consumer benefits”

“When we say ‘Tide Dry Cleaners is changing dry cleaning for good,' we mean it,” said John Ngan, Tide Dry Cleaners franchisee. “And I can’t wait to show the people of Duluth how we’re changing the dry cleaning experience and their expectations. It really is a different way to dry clean.”

The new Atlanta-area location will host a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with city officials and members of the local media on Friday, August 10^th at 1:00 p.m. A Grand Opening Celebration will take place on Saturday, August 11th, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. That day, local area residents can bring in 2 items of clothing to be Cleaned for Free (all articles except outerwear, wedding gowns, leather, and household items). This location will also offer family entertainment, prizes and giveaways during the event.

“We are very excited to welcome Tide Dry Cleaners to our area,” says City of Duluth Mayor, Nancy Harris. “Not only will this bring jobs and economic growth to our region, but with the backing and support of both Procter & Gamble and the local franchisee, we are also looking forward to working closely with the store to become an integral partner and contributor within our growing community.”

Tide Dry Cleaners customers can enjoy many unique features, including the convenience of drive-thru concierge services, and access to the “Tide Dry Cleaners Anytime” Program, allowing 24-hour pick-up and drop-off. Through its partnership with GreenEarth®, and utilization of other Tide® and Procter & Gamble fabric care cleaning solutions for wet and dry cleaning, Tide Dry Cleaners offers amazing cleaning for a wide range of garments and textiles. “We are very excited to bring our customers in the Atlanta area a new experience in dry cleaning, providing excellent personalized customer service, a superior cleaning performance that delivers outstanding clothing appearance with numerous consumer benefits,” said Andrew Gibson, Tide Dry Cleaners Brand Manager.

The franchising and service industry supports Procter & Gamble’s strategy of focusing on and growing its core brands. Services enable the Company to touch more consumers’ lives, more completely, with a solution that consumers are looking for and need. Procter & Gamble’s franchising and service business, which includes Tide Dry Cleaners, is being led by Agile Pursuits Franchising Inc. (APFI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of P&G.

“We are very excited to have the opportunity to partner with NDC Group, LLC, and it is great to help them celebrate the opening of their first Tide Dry Cleaners location,” says Jeff Wampler, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Agile Pursuits Franchising, Inc. “Tide has been a leading innovator in fabric care since its introduction in 1946. Consumers have told us they want more from their dry cleaning experience, and we are thrilled to bring this innovation to Atlanta-area residents as we look to continue to Change Dry Cleaning for Good.”

About Tide Dry Cleaners®

For 65 years, Tide laundry detergent has been caring for the clothes of American families and helping to provide the everyday miracle of clean clothing. Tide Dry Cleaners is an innovative extension to the Tide brand, allowing us to provide a superior service that consumers both want and need. We are now growing and expanding this business across the United States through individual entrepreneurs and franchisees. For more information on the Tide Dry Cleaners business, or to learn more about exciting franchising opportunities, please visit: http://www.tidedrycleaners.com.

About Procter & Gamble

P&G serves approximately 4.6 billion people around the world with its brands. The Company has one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Pampers®, Tide®, Ariel®, Always®, Whisper®, Pantene®, Mach3®, Bounty®, Dawn®, Fairy®, Gain®, Charmin®, Downy®, Lenor®, Iams®, Crest®, Oral-B®, Duracell®, Olay®, Head & Shoulders®, Wella®, Gillette®, Braun®, Fusion®, Ace®, Febreze®, Ambi Pur®, SK-II®, and Vicks®. The P&G community includes operations in approximately 75 countries worldwide. Please visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and in-depth information about P&G and its brands.

About GreenEarth® Cleaning

GreenEarth® was founded in 1999 by three industry-renowned dry cleaners, Jim Barry, Ron Benjamin, and Jim Douglas. GreenEarth technology is licensed by more than 1,300 dry cleaners worldwide. For more information, visit www.greenearthcleaning.com.

To achieve OPN Specialized status, Oracle partners are required to meet a stringent set of requirements that are based on the needs and priorities of the customer and partner community. By achieving a Specialized distinction, eVerge Group has been recognized by Oracle for its expertise in delivering services specifically around CRM, ERP, Business Intelligence and Master Data Management through competency development, business results and proven success.

The High Technology and Professional Services Industry Specializations give eVerge Group a total of eleven Specializations achieved since the creation of the program. Previous Specialization recognition includes: Oracle Siebel CRM, Oracle CRM On Demand, Oracle Business Intelligence Foundation, Oracle Business Intelligence Applications, Oracle’s PeopleSoft Human Capital Management, Oracle’s PeopleSoft PeopleTools, Oil & Gas Industry, Public Sector and Education & Research Industry.

About eVerge Group

Founded in 1993, eVerge Group is a leading integrator of business applications software, focused on delivering Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Business Intelligence (BI), Master Data Management (MDM) and Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) solutions. With longevity and focused expertise in both commercial and public sector markets, eVerge Group is a Platinum level member of OPN, that implements software solutions in leading organizations throughout the Americas. For more information on eVerge Group, visit www.evergegroup.com.

About Oracle PartnerNetwork

Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) Specialized is the latest version of Oracle's partner program that provides partners with tools to better develop, sell and implement Oracle solutions. OPN Specialized offers resources to train and support specialized knowledge of Oracle products and solutions and has evolved to recognize Oracle's growing product portfolio, partner base and business opportunity. Key to the latest enhancements to OPN is the ability for partners to differentiate through Specializations. Specializations are achieved through competency development, business results, expertise and proven success. To find out more visit http://www.oracle.com/partners.

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Global IT Services industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market share, market size (value 2007-11, and forecast to 2016) and segmentation data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, and macroeconomic information. The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

Highlights

-The global IT services industry had total revenues of $1,183.3 billion in 2011, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3% for the period spanning 2007 - 2011.

-The data processing and outsourced services segment was the industry's most lucrative in 2011, with total revenue of $641.5 billion, equivalent to 54.2% of the industry's overall value.

-The performance of the industry is forecast to accelerate, with an anticipated CAGR of 5.5% for the five-year period 2011 - 2016.

Reasons To Buy

Save time carrying out entry-level research by identifying the size, growth, major segments, and leading players in the it services market in the global

Use the Five Forces analysis to determine the competitive intensity and therefore attractiveness of the globalit services market

Add weight to presentations and pitches by understanding the future growth prospects of the Global it services market with five year forecasts

Key Questions Answered

What was the size of the Global it services market by value in 2011?

What will be the size of the Global it services market in 2016?

What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Global it services market?

How has the market performed over the last five years?

Who are the top competitiors in the global's it services market?

Companies Mentioned

- Accenture

- First Data

- Hewlett-Packard

- International Business Machines

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8vnn8l/global_it_services

This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Global Commercial Fishing . Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the top 997 companies included is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages.Using the most up-to-date financial information available, the two-page per company analysis provides detailed financial analysis for each organisation.

The following are some of the key findings of this new report:

- 423 of the 997 companies analysed have been rated as Danger

- 235 companies are ripe for takeover

- 315 companies achieved greater than 10% increase in sales last year.

- 244 companies made a pre-tax loss.

- 379 companies saw sales fall last year.

This key information includes:

- Best trading partners (based on commercial and financial strength)

- Sales growth (highest sales, growth rate, size of market based on the companies analysed, average growth)

- Profitability (Profit return on assets, pre-tax profit margins, industry average)

- Fastest growing companies (performance matrix)

Key Topics Covered:

This extensive report is broken into two parts:

1. A complete financial assessment of the market, based on the companies analysed

2. An individual financial performance analysis of each company (2 pages per company)

Specific areas included in the market assessment include;

Section 1 - Best Trading Partners (based on commercial and financial strength)

Section 2 - Sales & Market Performance

Section 3 - Profitability

4. 0 - How to Use

5.0 - Individual Company Analysis

Each individual company analysis includes:

- A full four year financial assessment, Debtor days analysis, Latest sales/profitability rankings.

- Employee Performance Analysis, Comparisons against industry average.

- Overall company financial rating as read in the Plimsoll Chart, Industry ranking matrix.

- Company analysis written summary.

Other information in the report includes;

- Details of the Plimsoll Model

- Definition of Terms

- List of Shareholders

- Global Index by region

- Ranking Analysis by sales/profits

- Companies considered but not included

- Index of companies

Companies Mentioned: Click the link below to see the full list of companies and if your company is listed.

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/jn9bbc/top_997_commercial

“Myasthenia Gravis - Pipeline Review, H1 2012”

Global Markets Direct's, 'Myasthenia Gravis - Pipeline Review, H1 2012', provides an overview of the Myasthenia Gravis therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Myasthenia Gravis, complete with latest updates, and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Myasthenia Gravis.

Scope

- A snapshot of the global therapeutic scenario for Myasthenia Gravis.

- A review of the Myasthenia Gravis products under development by companies and universities/research institutes based on information derived from company and industry-specific sources.

- Coverage of products based on various stages of development ranging from discovery till registration stages.

- A feature on pipeline projects on the basis of monotherapy and combined therapeutics.

- Coverage of the Myasthenia Gravis pipeline on the basis of route of administration and molecule type.

- Profiles of late-stage pipeline products featuring sections on product description, mechanism of action and research & development progress.

- Key discontinued pipeline projects.

- Latest news and deals relating to the products.

Reasons to Buy

- Identify and understand important and diverse types of therapeutics under development for Myasthenia Gravis.

- Identify emerging players with potentially strong product portfolio and design effective counter-strategies to gain competitive advantage.

- Plan mergers and acquisitions effectively by identifying players with the most promising pipeline.

- Devise corrective measures for pipeline projects by understanding Myasthenia Gravis pipeline depth and focus of Myasthenia Gravis therapeutics.

- Develop and design in-licensing and out-licensing strategies by identifying prospective partners with the most attractive projects to enhance and expand business potential and scope.

- Modify the therapeutic portfolio by identifying discontinued projects and understanding the factors that drove them from pipeline.

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2xb8xr/myasthenia_gravis

Source: Global Markets Direct

The shareholders of Clas Ohlson AB (publ)(STO:CLASB) are hereby notified of the Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) to be held on Saturday, 8 September 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the company’s central warehouse in Insjön. Registration will begin at 9:45 a.m. A light lunch will be served after the AGM.

Registration and notification

Shareholders who intend to participate in the AGM shall:

• be listed in Euroclear Sweden AB’s printed shareholder register by Monday, 3 September 2012,

• notify the company of their intention to participate in the AGM not later than Monday, 3 September 2012; by post: Clas Ohlson AB (publ), SE-793 85 Insjön, Sweden, by fax: +46 (0)247-444 25, by telephone: +46 (0)247-444 00, by e-mail: ir@clasohlson.se or via the company’s website http://om.clasohlson.com.

Registration must include the shareholder’s name, address, daytime telephone number, civil registration number/corporate registration number and the number of shares represented. Shareholders or their proxies are entitled to be accompanied by not more than two advisors. The advisors must be registered in advance in the same manner as the shareholder. Information submitted in connection with the registration will be computerised and used exclusively for the AGM.

Trustee-registered shares

Shareholders who, through a bank or another trustee, have trustee-registered shares must temporarily re-register the shares in their own names to be entitled to participate in the AGM. To ensure that this registration is entered in the shareholder register on Monday, 3 September 2012, shareholders must request well in advance of this date that their trustees conduct such registration.

Proxies

Shareholders who wish to exercise their voting rights at the AGM by proxy must issue a dated power of attorney for the proxy in writing. Prior to the AGM, the original power of attorney should be sent to the above-stated address. A power-of-attorney form is available for downloading at www.clasohlson.se or alternatively will be sent to those shareholders who so request and who provide their postal address.

Number of shares and voting

The number of Class A shares in the company totals 5,760,000, each carrying 10 votes, corresponding to 57,600,000 votes, and the number of Class B shares totals 59,840,000, each carrying one vote, corresponding to 59,840,000 votes. Accordingly, there are a total of 65,600,000 shares and 117,440,000 voting rights in the company. The company holds 2,312,192 Class B treasury shares.

Proposed agenda

1. Opening of the AGM

2. Election of Chairman of the AGM (see below)

3. Preparation and approval of voting list

4. Approval of the agenda

5. Election of one or two minutes checkers

6. Determination that the Meeting has been duly convened

7. Presentation of the Annual Report and Auditors’ Report and the Consolidated Accounts and the Auditors’ Report on the Consolidated Accounts for 2011/2012

8. CEO’s address

9. Chairman of the Board’s report on the work of the Board and the Remuneration and Audit Committees

10. Question time

11. Resolution concerning the adoption of the Income Statement and Balance Sheet and the Consolidated Income Statement and Consolidated Balance Sheet for 2011/2012

12. Resolution concerning the disposition of the company’s profits in accordance with the balance sheet adopted for 2011/2012 and determination of the record date for the dividend (see below)

13. Resolution concerning the discharge of Board Members and the CEO from liability for the 2011/2012 financial year.

14. Determination of the number of Board Members, auditors and deputy auditors to be elected by the AGM (see below)

15. Determination of the fees to be paid to Board Members and the auditors, and remuneration for committee work (see below)

16. Election of Board Members, Chairman of the Board, auditors and any deputy auditors (see below)

17. The Board of Directors’ motion concerning adoption of guidelines for remuneration and other terms of employment for senior management (see below)

18. The Board of Directors’ motion concerning adoption of a long-term incentive plan (“LTI 2013”) (see below)

19. The Board of Directors’ motion concerning a resolution authorising the Board of Directors to make decisions on the company’s acquisition of treasury shares and motion concerning a resolution to transfer treasury shares (see below)

20. Closing of the AGM

Item 2, Election of Chairman of the AGM

The Nomination Committee proposes that Elisabeth Salander Björklund be elected Chairman of the AGM.

Item 12, Resolution concerning the disposition of the company’s profits in accordance with the balance sheet adopted for 2011/2012 and determination of the record date for payment of the dividend

The Board of Directors proposes that the retained earnings at the disposal of the AGM, in an amount of SEK 760,007,562, be allocated so that SEK 278,800,000 be paid as a dividend (SEK 4.25 per share) and that SEK 481,207,562 be carried forward. It is proposed that the record date for payment of the dividend be 12 September 2012. If the AGM votes in accordance with this motion, it is estimated that the dividend will be distributed by Euroclear Sweden AB on 17 September 2012.

Items 14-16, Resolutions concerning the number of Board Members, auditors and deputy auditors to be elected by the AGM, the fees to be paid to Board Members and the auditors, and remuneration for committee work and election of Board Members, Chairman of the Board, auditors and any deputy auditors

The company’s Nomination Committee, which was formed in accordance with a resolution on the nomination procedure passed at the AGM of 11 September 2010 and which comprises Johan Held (Chairman), Carl von Schantz, Göran Sundström, Johan Ståhl and Anders Moberg, proposes the following resolutions concerning Items 14-16.

The Nomination Committee proposes that the number of Board Members be eight and that no Deputy Board Members be appointed (Item 14).

The Nomination Committee proposes that director fees (including fees for committee work) be paid in an amount of SEK 2,987,500 and be distributed as follows: SEK 600,000 annually to the Chairman of the Board and SEK 300,000 annually to each non-executive Board Member elected by the AGM. The Nomination Committee also proposes that remuneration of non-executive members of the Audit Committee be paid in a total amount of SEK 275,000 annually, of which SEK 137,500 is to be paid to the chairman of the Audit Committee and SEK 68,750 to each of the other two members of the committee, and that remuneration of non-executive members of the Remuneration Committee be paid in a total amount of SEK 312,500 annually, of which SEK 125,000 is to be paid to the chairman of the Remuneration Committee and SEK 62,500 to each of the other three members of the committee. The fee may be paid as salary or in return for an invoice. The fees to be invoiced are to be adjusted to take into account social security fees and VAT with the aim of achieving full cost neutrality for the company. It is proposed that remuneration of the auditor, during the auditor’s period in office, be paid on current account in return for an invoice approved by the company (Item 15).

The Nomination Committee proposes re-election of Anders Moberg, Klas Balkow, Björn Haid, Cecilia Marlow, Lottie Svedenstedt, Urban Jansson, Edgar Rosenberger and Sanna Suvanto-Harsaae. It is also proposed that Anders Moberg continue to serve as Chairman of the Board. The Nomination Committee also proposes that Öhrlings PricewaterhouseCoopers AB be elected as auditor with Annika Wedin as the auditor in charge until the end of the next AGM (Item 16).

Information regarding other Board members is available in the Annual Report and on Clas Ohlson’s website.

Item 17, The Board of Directors’ motion concerning adoption of guidelines for remuneration and other terms of employment for senior management

For the CEO and other members of senior management, the remuneration principles approved by the AGM of 10 September 2011 are applied. The Board of Directors proposes that corresponding principles be approved by the AGM to apply for the period until the close of the 2013 AGM.

The principles shall be applied to employment contracts signed after the AGM and apply to revisions of current employment contracts made after this date. Remuneration of the CEO is to be approved by the Board based on proposals by the Remuneration Committee. Remuneration of other senior management is to be determined by the Remuneration Committee based on proposals by the CEO.

The Board of Directors is of the opinion that the total remuneration package shall consist of basic and performance-based remuneration. The basic salary forms the core of the total remuneration package. The performance-based remuneration shall represent a strong incentive for senior management to continue the development of the company, thus creating added value for shareholders.

Guidelines

The general principles governing remuneration of senior management are to be based on the position held, individual performance, the Group’s financial results and the remuneration being competitive in the country of employment. The combined remuneration of senior management shall consist of basic salary, variable salary in the form of a short-term incentive based on annual performance objectives, long-term incentives based on performance over several years, pension and other benefits. The principles also regulate the terms and conditions for termination of employment and for severance pay.

Clas Ohlson shall strive to offer a competitive total level of remuneration, with a focus on performance-based payments. This means that variable remuneration may comprise a significant portion of the total remuneration. The aim is for basic remuneration to be in line with the median of the comparable market, while total remuneration, when the company meets or exceeds its objectives, shall be in the upper quartile of the market.

Basic salary

The basic salary shall comprise the basis for total remuneration. The salary shall be related to the relevant market and reflect the extent of the responsibilities included in the position. The development of basic salary shall depend on how well work is performed and how well the employee develops his/her competencies to assume future work assignments involving greater responsibility. The basic salary shall be reviewed annually to ensure that it is market-based and competitive.

Variable remuneration (Short Term Incentive "STI")

In addition to basic salary, members of senior management will qualify for STI for performance that exceeds one or several predetermined performance levels during a financial year. The aim of the STI is to promote long-term value creation in the company. Clearly defined performance targets are to be decided annually by the Board or by individuals elected by the Board. The performance targets may be connected to operational, financial or personal results. Remuneration from the STI plan is to be subject to a ceiling, enabling Clas Ohlson to calculate maximum remuneration levels from the starting date. Insofar as performance does not match the lowest performance level, no STI will be paid. STI will depend on the position held and may not exceed 50 per cent of salary if the ceiling is achieved, which also represents the maximum outcome of STI. STI payment is also conditional upon the performance on which the payments are based being proved sustainable over time. The company is to be entitled to reclaim remuneration paid out on the basis of information that later proves to be obviously incorrect.

The cost of the STI paid to senior management is estimated to range from between SEK 0 to SEK 8.9 M. This amount includes the anticipated cost of social security fees.

Long-term incentive

On an annual basis, the Board of Directors will evaluate whether a long-term incentive programme (for example based on shares or share price) is to be proposed to a general meeting or not. The Board proposes that the AGM approve a long-term incentive programme; see Item 18 below.

Pension

Pension agreements will, as a rule, be defined-contribution schemes and formulated in accordance with levels and practice applicable in the country in which the member of senior management is employed. The value of the benefit shall be in line with what is regarded as the norm for the country in question.

Other benefits

Other benefits may accrue in accordance with the terms applicable to the country in which the member of senior management is employed. However, such benefits may not constitute a major proportion of the total remuneration.

Period of notice and severance pay

Members of senior management will be offered terms in accordance with the legislation and practice applicable to the country in which the person concerned is employed. During the period of notice, the combined value of basic salary and severance pay may not exceed an amount corresponding to basic salary for two years. A member of senior management is to be prohibited from working in a competing business during the period of notice. In certain cases, prohibition of competition in return for continued remuneration may be applied for a maximum period of 24 months following expiry of the period of notice.

Authorisation of the Board to disregard the guidelines

The Board is entitled to disregard the guidelines adopted by the AGM if warranted in specific cases.

Previously approved but as yet unpaid remuneration

The main terms and conditions for remuneration of senior management in the current employment contracts are presented in Note 6 of the Annual Report for 2011/2012.

Item 18, The Board of Directors’ motion concerning adoption of a long-term incentive plan (“LTI 2013”)

Resolutions pursuant to this Item 18 are contingent on the AGM passing resolutions in accordance with the Board’s proposals under Item 19 below.

The Board of Directors proposes that the AGM resolve to adopt a long-term incentive plan (“LTI 2013”) with primarily conditions corresponding to those applying for LTI 2012, as adopted by the AGM of 10 September 2011. The purpose of the proposed incentive plan is to constitute part of the total remuneration package and to create conditions to retain and recruit skilled personnel to the Group. It is proposed that LTI 2013 encompass a maximum of 45 people, comprising members of senior management and other key personnel regarded as having considerable potential to influence Clas Ohlson’s long-term development (“Participants”).

LTI 2013 has been designed because it is considered desirable that in future the Participants will become shareholders of Clas Ohlson to a greater extent than today, which is expected to have a positive impact on their long-term work performance. LTI 2013 has also been designed to ensure that the remuneration paid to the Participants will be competitive in comparison with other comparable companies in the industry.

LTI 2013 entails that the Participants acquire at market price Class B shares in the company at a value corresponding to at least 5 per cent and a maximum of 10 per cent of their basic annual salary during the period 1 to 10 May 2013 (“Acquisition Period”). Allotment of options and share awards will occur five days after the Acquisition Period has ended (“Start Day”). The private investment will then be matched by the company, in the form of a free-of-charge allotment of conditional share awards and performance-based employee stock options.

A condition for exercising the share awards and employee stock options is that the employee retains his/her invested shares and that, with certain exceptions, also retains his/her employment from the Start Day up to 30 April 2016 (“Qualification Period”). For each Class B share acquired by the employee within the framework of LTI 2013, the company will allot a share award plus a number of preliminary employee stock options. Matching will be based on the number of shares invested in by the employee at the ordinary stock-market price prevailing when the shares are purchased. The scope of LTI 2013 may never exceed 653,000 B shares or 859,000 B shares if costs for social security fees are included.

Each share award provides the holder with entitlement to obtain one Class B share in the company free of charge. Share awards do not provide entitlement to compensation for dividends on underlying shares during the Qualification Period. The share awards are not transferable and may be issued by the company or by other Group companies.

Each exercisable employee stock option provides the holder with entitlement to acquire one Class B share in the company. The acquisition price for shares acquired upon exercise of the options shall correspond to 110 per cent of the volume-weighted average price paid for the company’s Class B share as established on the NASDAQ OMX Stockholm AB over a period of 10 trading days prior to the start of the Acquisition Period. The earliest date for exercising the employee stock options will be 15 June 2016 and the latest date will be 24 April 2020. When exercising the employee stock options, any rules concerning bans on trading must be observed, where applicable. The employee stock options do not provide entitlement to compensation for dividends on underlying shares during the Qualification Period. The employee stock options are not transferable and may be issued by the company or by other Group companies.

The number of exercisable employee stock options for the acquisition of shares depends on the number of Class B shares that the employee has acquired and the fulfilment of certain goals, as established by the Board of Directors, for the company’s development, growth and earnings during the Qualification Period. The levels to be established comprise a threshold, target and ceiling. The levels correspond to: five employee stock options/acquired Class B shares at the threshold level, 10 employee stock options/acquired Class B shares at the target level and 15 employee stock options/acquired Class B share at the ceiling level. Vesting of employee stock options between the threshold and ceiling levels occurs linearly. Should the threshold level not be attained, no employee stock options will be allotted.

Insofar as the share price varies at the date of acquisition, LTI 2013 could theoretically end up comprising more shares than those stated in the proposed scope. In such cases, allotment will be reduced proportionately in accordance with principles decided by the Board of Directors.

LTI 2013 will be reported in accordance with IFRS 2 – Share-based payment.

Based on unchanged dividends, the market conditions currently prevailing and the maximum outcome for LTI 2013’s criteria, the initial cost for LTI 2013, in accordance with IFRS 2, will not exceed SEK 13.2 M. To this should be added costs for social security fees, which will be calculated in greater detail in the Board of Directors’ complete motion concerning LTI 2013.

The Board of Directors proposes a buy-back programme in accordance with Item 19 (see below) so that, as described above, the company will be provided with an opportunity to transfer treasury shares to the Participants and also use the repurchased shares as liquidity for securing payment of future social security fees pertaining to LTI 2013. The administrative work required for handling the programme must be reasonable in relation to the programme’s design and scope and be subject to approval by the Board of Directors. The intention is that no new shares will be issued as a result of the programme.

Item 19 – The Board of Directors’ motion concerning a resolution authorising the Board of Directors to make decisions on the company’s acquisition of treasury shares and motion concerning a resolution to transfer treasury shares

The Board of Directors’ motion in accordance with this Item 19 is conditional upon the AGM first passing resolutions in accordance with Item 18 above.

A. Acquisition of treasury shares

The Board of Directors proposes that the AGM resolve to authorise the Board, during the period up to the next AGM, to make decisions concerning the company’s acquisition of shares in the company as follows.

• A maximum of 859,000 Class B shares may be acquired.

• The shares must be acquired on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm AB.

• Shares obtained through trading on a regulated market may only be acquired at a price per share that at every point of time is within the registered span of share prices.

• Payment for the shares must be made in cash.

Acquisitions may occur to safeguard the company’s commitments (including social security fees) resulting from the proposed and approved incentive programme.

B. Transfer of treasury shares

The Board of Directors proposes that the AGM resolve a transfer of shares in the company as follows.

• A maximum of 653,000 Class B shares may be transferred.

• Entitlement to receive shares shall accrue to the Participants, with each Participant entitled to receive at most the number of shares that result from the future conditions for LTI 2013.

• The Participants will be entitled to exercise their right to acquire shares no earlier than 15 June 2016 and no later than 24 April 2020.

• The Participants’ entitlement to receive shares is subject to fulfilment of all of the conditions established for the programme.

• Transfer of share awards issued in accordance with LTI 2013 will occur free of charge.

• Transfer of shares based on options issued in accordance with LTI 2013 will occur at a price corresponding to 110 per cent of the volume-weighted average price paid for the company’s Class B share as established on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm AB over a period of 10 trading days prior to the start of the Acquisition Period.

• In accordance with the terms and conditions for the programme, the number of shares that may be subject to transfer under LTI 2013 may become subject to recalculation due to such events as bonus issues, splits and rights issues.

• Payment for acquired shares must be made no earlier than 15 June 2016 and no later than 11 May 2020.

The transfer of treasury shares and the reason for disapplying the shareholders’ pre-emptive rights are a feature of the incentive programme resolved under Item 18.

Shareholders’ right to request information

At the AGM, where the Board of Directors deems it possible without occasioning material damage to the company, shareholders of the company are entitled to request information concerning matters that could impact the assessment of an item on the agenda or the financial position of the company, including any subsidiaries, (i.e. the right to request information pursuant to Chapter 7, Section 32 of the Swedish Company’s Act).

Majority requirements

To be valid, resolutions by the AGM in accordance with Item 19 A above must be supported by shareholders representing at least two thirds of both the votes cast and the shares represented at the AGM. To be valid, resolutions by the AGM in accordance with Item 19 B above must be supported by shareholders representing at least nine tenths of both the votes cast and the shares represented at the AGM.

Complete proposals

The Nomination Committee’s complete proposals concerning resolutions under Items 2, 14-16 and the Board of Directors’ complete motions concerning resolutions under Items 12 and 17 are presented above.

The Board of Directors’ complete motions concerning resolutions under Items 18-19 above and the accounting documentation and audit report pertaining to the 2011/2012 financial year, the Board of Directors’ statement in accordance with Chapter 18, Section 4 of the Swedish Companies Act concerning the distribution of profits and in accordance with Chapter 19, Section 22 of the Swedish Companies Act concerning authorisation for the acquisition of treasury shares, as well as the auditor’s statement pursuant to Chapter 8, Section 54 of the Swedish Companies Act concerning guidelines for remuneration of senior management will be made available at the company no later than 17 August 2012 and will also be sent by post to shareholders who provide their postal address.

All of the documents specified under the above heading will be made available in an electronic format on the company’s website, www.clasohlson.se, as of 17 August 2012.

Clas Ohlson AB (publ) Board of Directors

Clas Ohlson AB is a Swedish chain store that sells, amongst other things, hardware, electrical, multimedia, and home and leisure products. It is the largest hardware chain in Scandinavia. The company was founded in 1918 by the technically-minded Clas Ohlson (1895–1979), as a mail order business based in the Swedish village of Insjön, Dalarna. Initially, only manuals and technical literature were sold. He opened his first shop in Insjön in 1926 and there are now stores throughout Sweden, as well as in Norway and Finland. In 2008, the company opened its first store in the United Kingdom, in Croydon, south London. There are now stores at the Arndale Centre in Manchester, at The Harlequin in Watford, in Kingston upon Thames, Reading, Liverpool, Leeds, Birmingham, Cardiff, Doncaster, Norwich and Newcastle.

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“Gin & Genever in Emerging Markets to 2016: Market Guide”

"Gin & Genever in Emerging Markets to 2016: Market Guide" provides in-depth detail on the trends and drivers of the Gin & Genever market in Emerging Markets. The report includes quantitative information (historic and forecast market values), as well as data, to help companies in the Alcoholic Drinks industry better understand the changes in their environment, seize opportunities and formulate crucial business strategies.

This report is the result of Canadean's extensive market research covering the Gin & Genever market in Emerging Markets. The report provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment for the Gin & Genever market in Emerging Markets. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Alcoholic Drinks value chain and for new players that are considering entering the market.

Scope

- Overview of the Gin & Genever market in Emerging Markets

- Analysis of the Gin & Genever market and its categories, including full year 2011 consumption value and forecasts until 2016

- Historic and forecast consumption values for Gin & Genever for the period 2006 through to 2016

Reasons To Buy

- Provides you with important figures for the Gin & Genever market in Emerging Markets with individual country analysis.

- Helps you identify trends by analyzing historical industry data.

- Allows you to analyze the market with detailed historic and forecast market values, segmented at category level (where applicable).

- Enhances your knowledge of the market with key figures on consumption value and segmentation by category for the historic period.

- Helps you to plan future business decisions using forecast figures for the market.

Key Topics Covered:

1 Introduction

2 Brazil Gin & Genever Market Analysis

3 Chile Gin & Genever Market Analysis

4 China Gin & Genever Market Analysis

5 Colombia Gin & Genever Market Analysis

6 Czech Republic Gin & Genever Market Analysis

7 Egypt Gin & Genever Market Analysis

8 Hungary Gin & Genever Market Analysis

9 India Gin & Genever Market Analysis

10 Indonesia Gin & Genever Market Analysis

11 Malaysia Gin & Genever Market Analysis

12 Mexico Gin & Genever Market Analysis

13 Peru Gin & Genever Market Analysis

14 Philippines Gin & Genever Market Analysis

15 Poland Gin & Genever Market Analysis

16 Russia Gin & Genever Market Analysis

17 South Africa Gin & Genever Market Analysis

18 Thailand Gin & Genever Market Analysis

19 Turkey Gin & Genever Market Analysis

20 United Arab Emirates Gin & Genever Market Analysis

21 Appendix

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6cfdwq/gin_and_genever_in

Source: Canadean Ltd

„Unsere neuen Spezialalkohole ergänzen ideal unsere Wertschöpfungskette, denn sie werden aus Vorprodukten hergestellt, die Oxea selber produziert. Diese Rückwärtsintegration ermöglicht eine hohe Produktionseffizienz sowie eine sehr flexible Reaktionsfähigkeit auf die Kundennachfrage“

„Mit unseren neuen Produkten bedienen wir die weltweit ansteigende Nachfrage nach höheren Alkoholen“, erklärte Dr. Christoph Balzarek, Globaler Marketing Manager Amine & Oxo Spezialitäten bei Oxea. „So haben beispielsweise Aromen und Duftstoffe, für die wir mit unseren Spezialalkoholen die Grundstoffe liefern, in der Lebensmittel- und Kosmetikindustrie von allen Zusatzstoffen die höchste Wertschöpfung. Mit dem Ausbau unserer Hydrierkapazität und unseres Produktportfolios können wir auch die zukünftigen Anforderungen unserer Kunden weltweit abdecken“, erklärte Balzarek weiter.

„Unsere neuen Spezialalkohole ergänzen ideal unsere Wertschöpfungskette, denn sie werden aus Vorprodukten hergestellt, die Oxea selber produziert. Diese Rückwärtsintegration ermöglicht eine hohe Produktionseffizienz sowie eine sehr flexible Reaktionsfähigkeit auf die Kundennachfrage“, sagte Miguel Mantas, verantwortlich für Vertrieb und Marketing in der Oxea-Geschäftsführung. „Der Ausbau unserer Hydrierkapazitäten in Oberhausen ist daher ein wichtiger Teil unserer erfolgreichen Strategie der Expansion in ertragsstarke Wachstumsmärkte“, erklärte er weiter.

Oxea ist ein weltweiter Hersteller von Oxo-Intermediates und Oxo-Derivaten wie Alkohole, Polyole, Carbonsäuren, Spezialitätenester und Amine. Diese werden beispielsweise zur Herstellung von hochwertigen Beschichtungen, Schmierstoffen, kosmetischen und pharmazeutischen Produkten, Aroma- und Duftstoffen, Druckfarben sowie Kunststoffen verwendet. Mit 1.365 Mitarbeitern in Europa, Asien und Nord- und Südamerika erwirtschaftete Oxea in 2011 einen Umsatz von rund 1,5 Milliarden Euro. Weitere Informationen sind auf www.oxea-chemicals.com verfügbar.

“Will The Brazilian LRGs? Preparations For The World Cup And Olympics Earn The Ultimate Prize? Jul 12”

Hosting the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games will bestow several benefits on the Brazilian local and regional governments (LRGs) long after they wind down their spending on preparations for these events. In particular, a modern urban infrastructure will allow Brazilians to enjoy new subway and train lines, highways, and sports arenas, and a larger airport in Rio de Janeiro. But until then, the LRGs are planning to fund these projects through their own revenue sources, federal transfers, the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES), and the private sector. Although some projects have already secured funding, we believe that the LRGs are still exposed to cost overruns for others that are still under construction.

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mhdhc4/will_the_brazilian

“With our new products, we are meeting the globally increasing demand for higher alcohols”

“With our new products, we are meeting the globally increasing demand for higher alcohols,” said Dr. Christoph Balzarek, global marketing manager for amines & oxo specialties at Oxea. “Flavors and fragrances for which we provide the raw materials with our special alcohols have the greatest added value of all additives in the food and cosmetics industry. By expanding our hydration capacities and our product portfolio, we will also be able to meet the future requirements of our customers worldwide,” Balzarek continued.

“Our new special alcohols ideally supplement our value chain, since they are manufactured from precursors that are also produced by Oxea. This backward integration allows for a high level of production efficiency, and gives us the ability to respond to customer demands very flexibly,“ said Miguel Mantas, responsible for sales and marketing on Oxea’s Executive Board. “Therefore, increasing our hydration capacities in Oberhausen is an important part of our successful strategy to expand into attractive growth markets,” he added.

Oxea is a global manufacturer of oxo intermediates and oxo derivatives, such as alcohols, polyols, carboxylic acids, specialty esters, and amines. These products are used for the production of high-quality coatings, lubricants, cosmetics and pharmaceutical products, flavorings and fragrances, printing inks and plastics. In 2011, Oxea generated revenue of about EUR 1.5 billion with its 1,365 employees in Europe, the Americas and Asia. For more information visit www.oxea-chemicals.com.

Total (Paris:FP) (LSE:TTA) (NYSE:TOT) :

Le nombre total des droits de vote attachés à ces 2 365 916 186 actions s’élève à 2 579 046 483 droits de vote (dénommés « droits de vote théoriques »), s’il est tenu compte :

• de 200 662 536 droits de vote attachés aux 100 331 268 actions détenues par des filiales de TOTAL S.A. qui ne peuvent être exercés en Assemblée Générale en vertu de l’article L.233-31 du Code de commerce,
• de 9 212 610 droits de vote correspondant aux 9 212 610 actions détenues par TOTAL S.A. privées de droits de vote en vertu des articles L.225-111 et L.225-210 du Code de commerce.

Statement in Compliance with the Article 223-16 of the General Regulation of the Financial Markets Authority (AMF- Autorité des Marchés Financiers)

Total (Paris:FP) (LSE:TTA) (NYSE:TOT):

A total number of 2,579,046,483 voting rights were attached to the 2,365,916,186 underlying Total shares (referred to as “theoretical voting rights”), including:

• 200,662,536 voting rights attached to the 100,331,268 Total shares held by Total S.A. subsidiaries that cannot be exercised at shareholders’ meetings pursuant to the provisions of the Article L.233-31 of the French Commercial Code, and
• 9,212,610 voting rights attached to the 9,212,610 Total shares held by Total S.A. that also cannot be exercised at shareholders’ meetings pursuant to the provisions of the Articles L.225-111 and L.225-210 of the French Commercial Code.

PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY

A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE

Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)

1. KEY INFORMATION

2. POSITIONS OF THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

(a) Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates following the dealing (if any)

All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.

Details of any open derivative or option positions, or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions).

(b) Rights to subscribe for new securities (including directors’ and other executive options),

If there are positions or rights to subscribe to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2(a) or (b) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security.

3. DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

(a) Purchases and sales

(b) Derivatives transactions (other than options)

(c) Options transactions in respect of existing securities

(i) Writing, selling, purchasing or varying

(ii) Exercising

(d) Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)

The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.

Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 3(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in.

4. OTHER INFORMATION

(a) Indemnity and other dealing arrangements

(b) Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives

(c) Attachments

Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service and must also be emailed to the Takeover Panel at monitoring@disclosure.org.uk. The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code’s dealing disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.

The Code can be viewed on the Panel’s website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

「化学検査キットと高性能の研究室用比色計の間には独特のニッチ市場が存在しますが、当社の携帯型チェッカーはこのニッチ市場を満たすものです。化学検査キットよりはるかに正確で使いやすく、廉価なため一般消費者も使用できます。」

新しい携帯型比色計「チェッカーHC」は、化学検査キットに取って代わることができるよう、正確で廉価な代替製品として設計されたもので、以下を含むさまざまなパラメーターを測定できます。

• アンモニア（高・中・低濃度）
• 亜硝酸（高・低濃度）
• 総塩素（高・超低濃度）
• シリカ（低濃度）
• 臭素
• 六価クロム
• 海洋カルシウム
• アルカリ度

携帯型比色計の「チェッカー」シリーズは、海水水槽、ROに先立ち塩素除去を行った水、冷却塔、水泳プール、温泉の水質検査に加え、廃水・メッキ・環境関連設備を対象とする水質抜き取り検査にも最適です。

ハンナ インスツルメンツのPaul Fabsitsグローバル事業開発担当バイスプレジデントは、次のように述べています。「化学検査キットと高性能の研究室用比色計の間には独特のニッチ市場が存在しますが、当社の携帯型チェッカーはこのニッチ市場を満たすものです。化学検査キットよりはるかに正確で使いやすく、廉価なため一般消費者も使用できます。」

ハンナの新しい「チェッカー」は、当社の海外拠点40カ所のすべてで販売していきます。これらの事務所はハンナの顧客に対し、各国ごとのサービス・サポート・訓練を提供しており、各国で優れた顧客経験を提供するという当社目標に組み込まれた要素となっています。

ハンナについて

ハンナ インスツルメンツは電子分析器の製造で世界最大の非公開企業です。ハンナは、1978年から実用的でコスト効率に優れた計測器を研究所や環境・食品・産業向けに製造しています。当社は研究用の卓上型計測器やISEからpH・導電率・DO・濁度などを測定する単機能・多機能のポータブル計測器まで、幅広い製品を取り揃えています。当社は世界各地に40以上のオフィスを構え、世界のあらゆる場所で傑出したレベルのサービスとサポートを提供しています。

詳細情報については、ハンナ インスツルメンツのウェブサイトwww.hannainst.comをご覧ください。

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FORM 8.3

PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY

A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE

Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)

1. KEY INFORMATION

2. POSITIONS OF THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

(a) Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates following the dealing (if any)

All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.

Details of any open derivative or option positions, or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions).

(b) Rights to subscribe for new securities (including directors’ and other executive options),

If there are positions or rights to subscribe to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2(a) or (b) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security.

3. DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

(a) Purchases and sales

(b) Derivatives transactions (other than options)

(c) Options transactions in respect of existing securities

(i) Writing, selling, purchasing or varying

(ii) Exercising

(d) Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)

The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.

Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 3(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in.

4. OTHER INFORMATION

(a) Indemnity and other dealing arrangements

(b) Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives

(c) Attachments

Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service and must also be emailed to the Takeover Panel at monitoring@disclosure.org.uk. The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code’s dealing disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.

The Code can be viewed on the Panel’s website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

“The 2014 World Cup And 2016 Summer Olympics: Can Brazil's Media And Telecom Companies Take The Ball And Score? Jul 12”

Brazilian media and telecommunications players could be winners in the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics, but it will take hard work, dedication, and--most of all--money. Media companies will need to pay for the transmission rights and allocate resources to follow the games. And telecom companies, who are already making massive investments to meet existing demand growth, will need to direct more capital expenditures to 4G licenses and to expand infrastructure. Standard & Poor's Ratings Services rates six Brazilian media and telecom companies, most of which, we believe, have financial flexibility and sturdy balance sheets.

Companies mentioned in this report are:

• Net Servicos de Comunicacao S.A.
• Globo Comunicacao e Participacoes S.A.
• RBS Comunicacoes S.A.e Empresas Combinadas
• Oi S.A.
• Telefonica Brasil S.A.

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/dx38br/the_2014_world_cup

“Urban Planning and Public Health in Africa: Historical, Theoretical and Practical Dimensions of a Continent's Water and Sanitation Problematic”

Established indicators of development suggest that, as a group, African countries lag behind their counterparts in other regions with respect to public health. Particularly noteworthy is the fact that the public health problems of these countries are rooted in preventable causes associated with hygiene and sanitation. It is customary to attribute the problems that ail Africa to the lack of financial resources. This book deviates from convention by suggesting non-financial factors as the source of sanitation problems on the continent, and argues the need to re-connect urban planning to public health.

These two professions are consanguine relatives and emerged to combat the negative externalities of the industrial revolution and concomitant urbanization. However, with the passage of time, the professions drifted apart. Today, more than ever, there is a need for the two to be re-connected. This need is rooted in the increasing complexity of urban problems whose resolution requires interdisciplinary initiatives. To this end, there is hardly any question that urban public health initiatives are unlikely to succeed without the collaboration of both public health and urban planning experts. The book recognizes this truism, and stands as the first major academic work to demonstrate the inextricably intertwined nature of urban planning and urban public health in Africa.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Preface
2. A brief history of public health and the built environment
3. The state, ideology, health and built space in Africa
4. Town planning, public health and the colonial project
5. Racism versus health concerns as the rationale for racial segregation
6. Public health implications of modernist planning
7. Hygiene and sanitation conditions in West and Central Africa
8. Hygiene and sanitation in the Eastern and Southern Africa region
9. Hygiene and sanitation in Northern Africa
10. Solid waste disposal and sanitation technologies, and determinants of access to improved sanitation
11. Sustainable hygiene and sanitation strategies
12. References
13. Index.

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ggdjfz/urban_planning_and

“Erosive Oral Lichen Planus - Pipeline Review, H1 2012”

Global Markets Direct's, 'Erosive Oral Lichen Planus - Pipeline Review, H1 2012', provides an overview of the Erosive Oral Lichen Planus therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Erosive Oral Lichen Planus, complete with latest updates, and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Erosive Oral Lichen Planus.

Scope

- A snapshot of the global therapeutic scenario for Erosive Oral Lichen Planus.

- A review of the Erosive Oral Lichen Planus products under development by companies and universities/research institutes based on information derived from company and industry-specific sources.

- Coverage of products based on various stages of development ranging from discovery till registration stages.

- A feature on pipeline projects on the basis of monotherapy and combined therapeutics.

- Coverage of the Erosive Oral Lichen Planus pipeline on the basis of route of administration and molecule type.

- Profiles of late-stage pipeline products featuring sections on product description, mechanism of action and research & development progress.

- Key discontinued pipeline projects.

- News and deals relating to the products.

Reasons to Buy

- Identify and understand important and diverse types of therapeutics under development for Erosive Oral Lichen Planus.

- Identify emerging players with potentially strong product portfolio and design effective counter-strategies to gain competitive advantage.

- Plan mergers and acquisitions effectively by identifying players with the most promising pipeline.

- Devise corrective measures for pipeline projects by understanding Erosive Oral Lichen Planus pipeline depth and focus of Erosive Oral Lichen Planus therapeutics.

- Develop and design in-licensing and out-licensing strategies by identifying prospective partners with the most attractive projects to enhance and expand business potential and scope.

- Modify the therapeutic portfolio by identifying discontinued projects and understanding the factors that drove them from pipeline.

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/hfk846/erosive_oral_liche

Source: Global Markets Direct

“Wireless Power Transmission for Consumer Electronics and Electric Vehicles 2012-2022”

Over the next decade, the most vibrant Wireless Power Transmission (WPT) markets will involve the contactless charging of portable and mobile equipment, in particular consumer electronics and electric vehicles and this is the focus of this report. These two aspects go together because the technology is similar, some proposed standards overlap and some suppliers seek to serve both markets.

Market for Electric Vehicles Sold in the World 2012-2022

Later, this will lead to contactless power for a high proportion of static consumer, industrial and military electronics. For now, it primarily concerns wireless charging of lithium-ion batteries in portable consumer electronics and in land, water and airborne electric vehicles, particularly cars, both hybrid and pure electric. These travel considerable distances and ready availability of standard, convenient ie contactless, charging capability is key to their widespread adoption. To the user of consumer electronics, this is particularly driven by the ever greater functionality and longer hours of use of mobile phones calling for frequent charging, given that the batteries are not improving fast enough.

Value of the Global Traction Battery Charging Station Hardware Market 2011-2021

IDTechEx forecasts the number, unit value and market value of this charging equipment for 2012-2022, including separately the Levels 1-3 of charging speed for vehicles. The forecasts reflect a full consideration of the many market drivers. Unusually, the report evaluates the many negatives delaying market growth not just the positives that are the focus of previous reports on this subject that tend to substitute enthusiasm for reality. The technology options, suppliers and their successes and challenges, standards activities and the influence of related technologies such as metamaterials, printed electronics and printed electrics are considered. The relevant needs of the consumer packaged goods industry are considered as it becomes electronic. 24 tables and 45 figures pull this together, with 42 suppliers and their partnerships profiled in this 145 page report containing glossary and appendices.

Key Topics Covered:

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS

2. INTRODUCTION

3. TECHNOLOGIES

4. STANDARDS

5. ORGANISATIONS WIRELESSLY POWERING TRADITIONAL ELECTRONICS

6. POWERING CONSUMER PACKAGED GOODS CPG

7. CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLES

8. GLOBAL MARKET FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE

9. MARKET FORECASTS

Companies Mentioned

- BMW

- Conductix-Wampfler

- Energy Dynamics Laboratory

- Evatran

- Flanders Drive

- HaloIPT

- Korea Advanced Institute of Technology

- Magna-Charge

- Nissan

- Presidio Graduate School

- RRC

- Siemens

- Singapore

- Utah State University

- Volvo

- WiTricity and Partners

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/fvdd8j/wireless_power_tra

「司法分野で全国規模の重要な経験をしてきたことにより、KBRは金額に見合う価値を州政府に提示する入札価格を提示することができました。この契約を獲得したことで、KBRは刑務所関連のコンサルタントサービスで大きなシェアを確保し続けることができます。」

総額9000万ドルの拡張に関する技術コンサルタントとして、KBRは土木、構造、機械、水道、電気、防火の業務を実施します。さらにKBRは、全工期にわたり、敷地の継続的な監視と通報も担当します。インフラ設備の拡張には、既存の敷地および居住設備の改修も含まれ、州内で新たにベッド1650床を増設するという西オーストラリア州政府の新しい刑務所インフラ・プログラムの一環です。

KBRはDORIC Contractorsから設計契約を請け負いました。このプロジェクトの使命は、2014年末までにアカシア刑務所を拡張して、安全性とセキュリティーが確保された現代的な施設に改修し、そのすべてを厳しい予算とスケジュールに収め、刑務所運営に最小限しか支障がでないようにすることです。KBRは、2001年に建設された現在のアカシア刑務所で構造と土木に関するコンサルティングを行いました。

KBRのインフラ事業プレジデントのコリン・エリオットは、次のように述べています。「司法分野で全国規模の重要な経験をしてきたことにより、KBRは金額に見合う価値を州政府に提示する入札価格を提示することができました。この契約を獲得したことで、KBRは刑務所関連のコンサルタントサービスで大きなシェアを確保し続けることができます。」

KBRはエンジニアリング、建設、サービスの世界的企業として、エネルギー、炭化水素、政府サービス、鉱物、社会インフラ、電力、工業、商業の各市場を支えています。詳しい情報については、www.kbr.comをご覧ください。

編集者注：

• KBRは大規模なインフラプロジェクトの実行で市場をリードし、刑務所施設を含む多様な分野で革新的な技術ソリューションやプロジェクト管理ソリューションを提供しています。
• 今回の契約獲得は、KBRがオーストラリアの刑務所分野で最近獲得した他の契約が土台にあり、KBRはこの分野におけるリーダーの座を強化することができました。
• KBRが最近請け負った他の刑務所施設プロジェクトには、ビクトリア州のデーム・フィリス・フロスト・センターの拡張プロジェクトと南オーストラリア州のノースフィールズ刑務所の改修プロジェクトがあります。
• KBRの主目的は、高品質の革新的な工学技術とプロジェクト管理サービスをスケジュール通りに予算内で支障なくお客様に提供することです。

本記者発表文の公式バージョンはオリジナル言語版です。翻訳言語版は、読者の便宜を図る目的で提供されたものであり、法的効力を持ちません。翻訳言語版を資料としてご利用になる際には、法的効力を有する唯一のバージョンであるオリジナル言語版と照らし合わせて頂くようお願い致します。

FORM 8 (DD)

PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PARTY TO AN OFFER OR PERSON ACTING IN CONCERT (INCLUDING DEALINGS FOR THE ACCOUNT OF DISCRETIONARY INVESTMENT CLIENTS)

Rules 8.1, 8.2 and 8.4 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)

1. KEY INFORMATION

2. POSITIONS OF THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

(a) Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates following the dealing

All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.

Details of any open derivative or option positions, or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions).

Details of any securities borrowing and lending positions or financial collateral arrangements should be disclosed on a Supplemental Form 8 (SBL).

(b) Rights to subscribe for new securities (including directors’ and other executive options)

If there are positions or rights to subscribe to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2(a) or (b) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security.

3. DEALINGS BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

(a) Purchases and sales

(b) Derivatives transactions (other than options)

(c) Options transactions in respect of existing securities

(i) Writing, selling, purchasing or varying

(ii) Exercising

(d) Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)

The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.

Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 3(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in.

4. OTHER INFORMATION

(a) Indemnity and other dealing arrangements

(b) Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives

(c) Attachments

Are any Supplemental Forms attached?

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