EDI – Kosten der Gewalt in Paarbeziehungen

 EDI – Kosten der Gewalt in Paarbeziehungen Bern, 19.11.2013 – Kosten in der Höhe von mindestens 164 Millionen Franken jährlich entstehen der Gesellschaft durch Gewalt in Paarbeziehungen. Ein im Auftrag des Eidgenössischen Büros für die Gleichstellung von Frau und Mann EBG erarbeiteter Forschungsbericht weist erstmals systematisch die Folgekosten von Gewalt in Paarbeziehungen aus und zeigt auf, in welchen Kostenbereichen diese anfallen.Eidgenössisches Departement des Innern

Roche presents lampalizumab biomarker data from phase II study in advanced form of dry macular degeneration

a  • MAHALO phase II data previously showed a reduction in disease progression in patients with geographic atrophy, the advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD)• Strongest treatment effect was observed in patients positive for the Complement Factor I (CFI) genetic biomarker• Roche will continue to investigate the biomarker strategy to identify people who would benefit most from treatment with lampalizumabRoche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) today announced additional encouraging phase II results with lampalizumab from the MAHALO study in patients with geographic atrophy (GA). GA is characterised by the irreversible loss of retinal tissue in the macula that results in permanent blind spots in a patient’s central vision. In a sub-population of GA patients positive for the Complement Factor I (CFI) biomarker, who received monthly lampalizumab, data from an exploratory analysis show a 44 percent decrease (p<0.005) in the rate of disease progression at 18 months. When lampalizumab was administered every other month, the rate of disease progression was decreased by 18 percent (p=0.23) in the biomarker defined sub-group of patients. No unexpected or unmanageable serious adverse events were detected in the MAHALO study. These data were presented at the 2013 Retina Subspecialty Day Session of the Annual Meeting at the American Academy of Ophthalmology in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.“The phase II results are good news for patients with geographic atrophy, a major vision-impairing disease where there is currently no treatment available,” said Richard Scheller, Ph.D., Head of Genentech Research and Early Development. “These preliminary biomarker data show the CFI biomarker could help identify patients most likely to respond to treatment with lampalizumab.”AMD has a strong genetic component with genetic factors accounting for more than 50 percent of the risk for the disease.(1) Genetic polymorphisms in the complement pathway have been implicated in the development of AMD including GA. In the MAHALO study, 57 percent of genotype samples collected from 93 patients were positive for the CFI biomarker. Although the phase II study was relatively small, these results suggest the CFI biomarker is both prognostic for GA area progression and predictive for lampalizumab treatment response. Only MAHALO patients that were positive for the CFI biomarker showed a treatment effect with lampalizumab.AMD is a leading cause of blindness in adults over 55 years of age in the developed world. There are two forms of AMD, wet AMD and dry AMD. GA, the advanced form of dry AMD, affects more than 8 million people worldwide.(2) While therapies have become available for wet AMD, currently there are no approved treatments for people with GA.About the MAHALO studyThe phase II trial was a multi-centre, randomised, single-masked, controlled study of the safety, tolerability and evidence of activity of lampalizumab in patients with GA associated with AMD. Study participants received lampalizumab injections in one eye either monthly or every other month for 18 months. The primary endpoint was change of GA area from baseline to month 18 compared with control, as assessed with fundus autofluorescence (FAF). Four genetic biomarkers were examined in MAHALO, including complement factor H (CFH), C3, C2/CFB and CFI. In the MAHALO study, most patients had a background of CFH and C2/CFB.Lampalizumab showed a 20.4 percent reduction rate in the area of geographic atrophy at 18 months that was statistically significant (p=0.1170) per pre-specified protocol criteria in patients with this advanced form of dry AMD. The efficacy assessed by FAF was observed in those receiving monthly injections beginning at month six and maintained through month 18. A secondary endpoint of change in GA area from baseline to month 18 was assessed by colour fundus photographs and these results confirmed the FAF primary endpoint outcome.In a sub-population of GA patients treated monthly with lampalizumab that were positive for the CFI exploratory biomarker, the GA progression rate was decreased by 44 percent at 18 months (p<0.005). Safety outcome measures included incidence and severity of ocular and non-ocular (systemic) adverse events (AE). Intraocular inflammation AE rates and intraocular pressure elevation AE rates were consistent with Lucentis rates for these AEs in wet AMD. The most frequently reported AEs in the study eye were associated with the injection procedure. There were no intraocular infections, no unexpected or unmanageable serious AEs, no death or ocular serious AEs suspected to be caused by study drug and no ocular serious AEs in study eye leading to treatment discontinuation.About lampalizumabLampalizumab is being investigated to determine its effect on the progression of GA associated with advanced dry AMD.  The molecule is an antigen-binding fragment (Fab) of a humanised, monoclonal antibody directed against complement factor D. Complement factor D is a rate-limiting enzyme involved in the activation of the alternative complement pathway (ACP). The ACP is a component of the immune system’s natural defence against infections. Genetic polymorphisms as well as hyperactivity of the ACP have been implicated in the development of AMD including GA.About geographic atrophy (GA)GA is an advanced form of AMD and is a progressive, irreversible and blinding disease. GA is responsible for irreversible severe vision loss in approximately 20 percent of all patients with AMD.(3-4) Visual impairment associated with GA tends to affect both eyes in many individuals. GA patients report visual problems with reading, recognising faces, and activities in low illumination. GA represents a significant unmet medical need as there are no approved treatments for this condition.About Roche in ophthalmologyRoche’s ophthalmology medicines include Lucentis (ranibizumab injection), which is indicated in the United States for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD), macular edema following retinal vein occlusion (RVO) and diabetic macular edema (DME).Lucentis was discovered by Genentech and continues to be developed by Genentech and Novartis for diseases or disorders of the eye. Genentech retains commercial rights in the U.S. and Novartis has exclusive commercial rights for the rest of the world.About RocheHeadquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Roche is a leader in research-focused healthcare with combined strengths in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. Roche is the world’s largest biotech company, with truly differentiated medicines in oncology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology, inflammation, metabolism and neuroscience. Roche is also the world leader in in vitro diagnostics and tissue-based cancer diagnostics, and a frontrunner in diabetes management. Roche’s personalised healthcare strategy aims at providing medicines and diagnostic tools that enable tangible improvements in the health, quality of life and survival of patients. In 2012 Roche had over 82,000 employees worldwide and invested over 8 billion Swiss francs in R&D. The Group posted sales of 45.5 billion Swiss francs. Genentech, in the United States, is a wholly owned member of the Roche Group. Roche is the majority shareholder in Chugai Pharmaceutical, Japan. For more information, please visit www.roche.com.All trademarks used or mentioned in this release are protected by law.References:1. Seddon JM, Ajani UA, Mitchell BD. Familial aggregation of age related maculopathy. Am J Ophthalmol 1997; 123: 199-206.2. Rudnicka, A. et al,”Age and Gender Variations in Age-related Macular Degeneration Prevalence in Populations of European Ancestry: A Meta-analysis,”Ophthalmology, 2012; 119:571–580.3. Clemons TE, Milton RC, Klein R, Seddon JM, Ferris FL III; Age-Related Eye Disease Study Research Group. Risk factors for the incidence of Advanced Age-Related Macular Degeneration in the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) AREDS report no. 19. Ophthalmology 2005;112:533–9.4. Zarbin MA, Rosenfeld PJ. Pathway-based therapies for age-related macular degeneration: an integrated survey of emerging treatment alternatives. Retina 2010;30:1350–67.With best regards,Roche Investor RelationsDr. Karl MahlerPhone: +41 61 68-78503e-mail: karl.mahler@roche.comDr. Sabine BorngräberPhone: +41 61 68-88027e-mail: sabine.borngraeber@roche.comLuís Correia Ph.D.Phone: +41 61 68-75284e-mail: luis.correia@roche.comTamer Farhan Ph.D.Phone: +41 61 68-82552e-mail: tamer.farhan@roche.comDr. Nina MojasPhone: +41 61 68-71300e-mail: nina.mojas@roche.comElhan Webb, CFAPhone: +41 61 68-89630e-mail: elhan.webb@roche.comInvestor Relations North AmericaThomas Kudsk LarsenPhone: +1 650 467 2016e-mail: larsen.thomas@gene.comNina GoworekPhone: +1 650 467 8737e-mail: goworek.nina@gene.comEkaterine Kortkhonjia Ph.D.Phone: +1 650 467 5873e-mail: kortkhonjia.ekaterine@gene.com

Gurit to present its product offering for superior FST behaviour and excellent surface finishing for parts and panels at Railway and Mass Transit Interiors Expo 2013, Germany

a With over 30 years of experience as a prime composite materials supplier and engineering partner to a broad array of industrial markets including high-end applications such as today’s most advanced passenger aircraft or weight and performance optimised composite wind turbine blades, Gurit also understands the most pressing needs of the rail market. Key parameters of passengers’ safety are the fire, smoke and toxicity (FST) performance of the materials chosen. All these aspects can be optimised by using state-of-the-art composite materials that are ideally suited to manufacture weight-optimised laminate structures, sandwich or crushed-core components like e.g. fairings, windows, ceilings and floor panels that exceed the customers’ performance criteria and the most stringent safety requirements. Exhibiting on stand 4170, Gurit will be showcasing its manufacturing expertise to the rail market, which enables products like prepregs, structural core materials and adhesives to be tailored to customers’ exact requirements. Gurit’s prepregs combine advanced resin formulations with various kinds of reinforcements, hybrids or unidirectional (UD) tapes. Two of these products being highlighted at the show are:PH 840 PH 840 is a low volatile phenolic and low moisture content prepreg system which ensures the production of parts and panels with excellent surface and provides excellent FST properties. Gurit's PH 840 is one of the best commercially available phenolic system thanks to both its process ability properties and the good quality surface that can be achieved on final parts. SPRINT™ ST 70 or ST 70 FR (fire retardant) Gurit’s innovative SPRINT™ product range uses a high flow, low tack epoxy prepreg ideally suited to the manufacture of exterior structures in combination with Corecell™ foam core. The major benefit of SPRINT™ is that it enables all of the air to be removed from the laminate prior to fibre wet out and resin cure. Gurit’s sales and technical staff will be available on stand 4170 to discuss the range of advanced composite materials available for the Rail and Mass Transit markets.

Swiss Re General news release: Swiss Re unveils new brand strategy and modernized logo as it celebrates 150 year anniversary

The day of its official anniversary of 150 years, leading re / insurance Swiss Re unveils a new brand strategy and a modernized logo. The new brand promise "We are smarter together" aims to support Swiss Re ambition for growth companies and differentiation on the market.

Group CEO Michel M. Liès said: "for the last 150 years, it was Swiss Re company to allow people to turn the pioneer of the ideas in reality, or get back on the right track when things go wrong. We had our anniversary at the opportunity to review our brand positioning and launch a new brand promise: 'We are smarter together' is public statement of Swiss Re which highlight the spirit of partnership of our knowledge-based society, committed to helping customers succeed. Our mutual success will actually address the persistent phenomenon of underinsurance in many regions of our planet and that always specific protection gaps of the face, companies and also countries. »

Launch of the new brand strategy and the logo modernized Swiss Re
Revised Swiss Re branding has been defined after extensive consultation with internal and external stakeholders. An economic and strategic asset important, it must be protected and improved continuously. Swiss Re is strongly associated with attributes such as the expertise, global, integrity, strong financial and heritage. The Executive Committee of the Group decided to build on existing strengths, but also slightly reposition the company in the future, in order to present it as more emotional, focusing on the benefits and collaborative. This program aims to enable the company to stand farther out on the market.

Part of the change is the Swiss Re logo modernization to make it a more powerful and more distinct symbol on markets around the world. While the so-called pillars be maintained for stability, the new roundel expresses customer orientation and worldliness. The Board of Directors and the Group Executive Committee also approved a strategy of 'one-mark' for the whole of the group with its three business units.

Publication of the book on the history of Swiss Re
Swiss Re also published a book on the history of the company and the industry. Produced in German and English, she traces the evolution of a small start-up company in a small office in the old town of Zürich in a giant industry with more than 11,000 employees in more than 60 locations. Richly illustrated with dozens of photographs and reprints, the publication is divided into three parts: it opens an overview of the development of the insurance sector, describes the journey of the reinsurance industry and then ends in the history of Swiss Re itself. The book was written by Peter Borscheid, Professor Emeritus of social and economic history at the University of Marburg (insurance), David Gugerli, Professor of history of technology at ETH Zurich (reinsurance) and Tobias Straumann, lecturer at the research centre for economic and social history at the University of Zurich (Swiss Re). It is edited by Harold James, Professor of history at Princeton University, USA and has a foreword by Walter Kielholz, Chairman of the Swiss Re Group.

"As a reinsurer, Swiss Re had to internationalise its activities from the outset in order to diversify its portfolio of risks. While most of the major disasters that struck in the past have left traces in the books of the company: the San Francisco of 1906 earthquake, sinking hurricanes Titanic, the great depression, Andrew and Katrina and 9/11. "At the same time, the company has always demonstrated a deep attachment to the Switzerland and benefited from the forces and the values that go with the brand Switzerland", explains Tobias Straumann.

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Nestlé joins alliance for responsible plant-based plastics

a Nestlé has announced that it will work in partnership with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and seven consumer firms to encourage the responsible development of bioplastics, derived from plant materials.Along with Nestlé, the Bioplastic Feedstock Alliance (BFA) will include key fast-moving consumer goods firms The Coca-Cola Company, Danone, Ford, H.J. Heinz Company, Nike, P&G, and Unilever.As consumers across the world seek sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based products, the alliance will aim to guide the responsible selection and harvesting of agricultural materials - such as sugar cane, corn, bulrush, and switchgrass - used to make bioplastics.Real alternatives"Joining the alliance means we will be able to help build a more sustainable future for the bioplastics industry whilst addressing issues such as land use, food security and biodiversity," said Nestlé's Global Research and Development Sustainability Manager, Anne Roulin.BFA intends to bring together leading experts from industry, academia and civil society to develop and support informed science, collaboration, education, and innovation to help guide the evaluation and sustainable development of materials that can be made into bioplastics.Critical for conservation"Ensuring that our crops are used responsibly to create bioplastics is a critical conservation goal, especially as the global population is expected to grow rapidly through 2050," said Erin Simon, of WWF.Already, bioplastics made from sugar cane and other plant-based materials are used in Nestlé's product portfolio. Since early 2012, for example, several sizes of VITTEL bottled water have been packaged in an innovative PET bottle made from 30% plant-based material.Nestlé is particularly interested in second generation bioplastics, made, for example, from the by-products of forestry, agriculture or the food chain - such as molasses or cane residue - or non-food sources such as algae, cellulose and waste products.Related information:The Bioplastics Feedstock Alliancehttp://www.bioplasticfeedstockalliance.org/Nestlé and Environmental Sustainability: Packaginghttp://www.nestle.com/csv/environmental-sustainability/packagingNestlé and Creating Shared Valuehttp://www.nestle.com/CSVVittel Waterhttp://www.vittel.com/fr/index.htmRead more about Nestlé and bioplastics:Nestlé sees bioplastics as the future of packaginghttp://www.nestle.com/media/newsandfeatures/nestle-sees-bioplastics-as-future-of-packagingNestlé Waters and bioplasticshttp://www.nestle-waters.com/environment/bottled-water-packaging/pet-bottles-bio-plasticsNestlé launches bioplastic caps for milk brands in Brazilhttp://www.nestle.com/Media/NewsAndFeatures/Nestle-launches-bioplastic-caps-for-milk-brands-in-BrazilMedia enquiries Tel: +41 21 924 2200 Email: Nestlé Corporate Media Relations

Schweiter verkauft Liegenschaft in La Chaux-de-Fonds

a Horgen, 15. November, 2013 - Schweiter Technologies veräussert die nicht betriebsnotwendige Liegenschaft in La Chaux-de-Fonds an Procimmo Swiss Commercial Fund.Der Verkaufspreis beträgt CHF 18.3 Mio - mit dem Verkauf erzielt Schweiter Technologies einen Buchgewinn im tiefen einstelligen Millionenbereich.Procimmo Swiss Commercial Fund ist ein auf kommerzielle Bauten spezialisierter Immobilienfonds und ist an der Schweizer Börse SIX Swiss Exchange kotiert.Für weitere Informationen:Martin Klöti, Head of Management ServicesTel. +41 44 718 33 03, Fax +41 44 718 34 51, martin.kloeti@schweiter.comSchweiter Technologies AG, Neugasse 10, CH - 8810 Horgen, SwitzerlandTelefon +41 44 718 33 03 Fax +41 44 718 34 51 info@schweiter.comhttp://www.schweiter.com/Die Medienmitteilung ist auf folgendem Link als PDF abrufbar:

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Global News Nestlé monthly Roundup-2nd edition

Meet Cesar, one of the 100,000 coffee growers in the NESCAFÉ Plan Colombia. He explained how the initiative has helped a better bean and improve life on his farm coffee plantation.Read more... Little more than a year, Nestlé began working with the Fair Labor Association to tackle the problem of child labour in the cocoa in Côte d'Ivoire sector. Discover what we have done since we started and how our cocoa Plan improves cocoa farmers lives there. Read more... 4.4% of organic growth, the fiscal Outlook has confirmed.Paul Bulcke, Nestlé CEO: "our real internal growth regained momentum and widened through the categories, target prices and geographies." Read more... Nestlé contributes to micronutrient deficiencies in developing countries by mapping the nutritional gaps. The process, called nutritional landscaping, reveals where there is a need of micronutrients including iodine, iron, zinc and vitamin a. Read more... A survey of 70,000 consumers in 15 major international markets found that Nestlé is the fifth mark more loved in the world. The rankings are the result of a research project for ten years, including the global survey of more than 600 of the leading brands of the world. Read more...

Annual report of CHC 2012/13; Satisfactory result due to non-recurring items

The overall performance in the energy segment decreased from the previous year to 42.8 million Swiss francs or 8.0% to 492.7 million Swiss francs. It is because of the low rates of electricity for residential and business customers, but also considerably deprived the market price for transactions of optimization. Provisions for the supply of energy expensive contracts of 37.8 million Swiss francs had to be registered to the base in the medium term should also low sale price. A lower yield of 0.9 million Swiss francs due to a weaker performance from federal service and funds for nuclear waste disposal. In the same period last year, reached an excess return of 12.8 million Swiss francs. This energy poses a 55.1 percent more low surplus or deficit of the previous year in the segment with 27.9 million Swiss francs.

Reversal of provisions leads to higher earnings

In the segment, the judgment of the supreme Administrative Court of 29 January 2013 led the networks to a reversal of provisions for regulatory procedures. CHC had appeals against the part of the Federal Commission of electricity and solved successfully the provision for qualified of 46.6 million Swiss francs. Through the sale of shares in CHCs Grid AG, a capital gain of 5.1 million Swiss francs is reflected in the segment of the networks. Through these two one-off effects, the segment complete networks over the previous year, with operating profit more than CHF 63.8 million, 103.9 million Swiss francs.

The installation segment increases the overall performance of 8.9% for FY 2012/13 to 131.4 million Swiss francs. Operating income can be increased at 61.8%, representing 4.2 million francs. The reasons for this positive development within an improved order and cost management, a good load and strong weight gain.

After the structural adjustment of the pension fund PKE Behindertenzentrum energy has arisen a one-time reduction of interest charges to CHF 16.8 million due to the actuarial calculation of active retirement and pension liabilities according to IAS 19 for the CKW group.

2013/14 Views

CSC is still deeply wholesale market prices for power and hard by the rules predictable framework conditions and the requirements of the policy for the current fiscal year. In particular, decisions pending to fund federal decommissioning and waste disposal for nuclear facilities funds can strongly influence the cost of production. In addition, the development of the economic and financial market uncertain in Switzerland and Europe can influence the result of operation of the CSC.

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2014 General meeting

The Board of Directors proposes a consistent dividend of 4.50 CHF per action the General Assembly by January 31, 2014. The dividend shall be paid on 7 February 2014.

After about ten years of membership of the Board of Directors of CSC, which has six as Chairman of the Board of Directors, Heinz Karrer said yesterday his resignation. The Board of Directors of the General Assembly of Andrew Walo, February 1, 2014 new CEO of Axpo offers group, choice as successor and President of the Group of experts.

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Novartis announces positive clinical trials for novel H7N9 vaccine results

85% of patients immunologically protected after receiving the second dose of experimental cell culture vaccine when combined with proven adjuvant MF59 ®The vaccine currently in production on a large scale, highlighting the rapid reaction of the FDA approved cell culture technology novel capacity135 laboratory confirmed cases and 45 deaths due to the virus of the H7N9 since the emergence in March, according to the world Organization of health [1]Basel, Switzerland, 14 November 2013 -Novartis announced today preliminary results of a Phase 1 clinical study with its vaccine exclusive cell culture for virus of avian influenza H7N9 involving 400 healthy volunteers (aged 18-64). The data show that 85% of subjects with a protective immune response after two doses of vaccine with adjuvant 15 ug MF59. Only 6% of subjects have a protective when response received two doses of adjuvanted vaccine UN 15ug. The complete set of test data will be submitted to a journal for publication in the near future.The vaccine was produced using cell culture on a large scale manufacturing technology, an alternative technology which can significantly speed up the production of vaccines against the traditional egg-based methods.[2] The cell culture technology uses an eggs line instead of the chicken of mammalian cells well characterized to grow virus strains.[3]"This rapid reaction underlines our position as leader in pandemic preparedness," said Andrin Oswald, Division Head, Novartis Vaccines. "Thanks to our investments in innovative production and adjuvant technologies, we are now able to offer a protection solution for a potentially deadly pandemic virus within a few months after the appearance of the virus H7N9."Reports of infection H7N9 first appeared in China in March 2013. Novartis, along with its partners at the Craig Venter Institute, synthesized the virus strain several days after that, it was shared with global researchers by the Chinese Centers for Disease Control. Novartis then produces clinical batches of first instance, has started clinical trials in August and launched a production on a large scale in its facilities in Holly Springs (NC), United States, and Marburg (Germany) in October.This project was funded in part with federal funds from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for preparedness and response, Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, under contract no. HHSO1002012000141DisclaimerThis press release contains forward-looking statements that can be identified by words such as "will be investigative, acting" or similar expressions, or by express or implied discussions regarding potential effectiveness for Novartis H7N9 avian flu vaccine, or regarding potential future revenues from Novartis H7N9 vaccine against avian influenza. You should not place undue reliance on these statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and expectations of management regarding future events and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties. If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. There may be no guarantee that Novartis H7N9 avian influenza vaccine will receive regulatory approval or be marketed successfully in the future. In particular, the expectations of management regarding Novartis H7N9 avian influenza vaccine could be affected by, among other things, the uncertainties inherent in research and development, unexpected clinical trial results, including additional analysis of existing clinical data; unexpected regulatory actions or delays or Government regulation generally; the company's ability to obtain or maintain exclusive intellectual property protection; general economic and industry conditions; global trends toward health care cost containment, including the ongoing price pressures; problems of unexpected manufacturing and other risks and factors current al Novartis AG 20-F Form filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Novartis provides the information contained in this press release as of this date, and undertakes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements contained in this press release as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.Subject of NovartisNovartis provides innovative health solutions that respond to the changing of patients and companies needs. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Novartis offers a diversified portfolio to best meet these needs: innovative medicines, of eye care, savings of generic pharmaceuticals, preventive vaccines and diagnostic tools, products of over-the-counter health and animals. Novartis is the only multinational one with leading positions in these areas. In 2012, the Group had sales net of $ 56.7 billion, while R & D in all of the Group amounted to approximately 9.3 billion USD (EUR 9.1 billion excluding depreciation and amortization costs). Novartis group companies employ approximately 133,000 associates equivalent full-time and operate in more than 140 countries around the world. For more information, please visit http://www.novartis.com.Novartis is on Twitter. Sign up to follow the @Novartis to http://twitter.com/novartis.References[1] www.who.int/ influenza/human_animal_interface/influenza_h7n9/en/index.html[2] U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. "HHS Awards contracts totaling more than 1 billion $ in the flu cell. '' 2006 Available at: http://archive.hhs.gov/news/press/2006pres/20060504.html.[3] Gravenstein, Arvydas et al. Culture technique of novel mammalian cells for consistent production of a trivalent subunit vaccine well-tolerated and immunogenic. Vaccine. Flight 27. Number 43. 9 October 2009: 6022-6029. Available at: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0264410X09011177. Retrieved October 3, 2012.# # #Novartis media relationsOnline Media Centre: + 41 61 324 2200 e-mail: media.relations@novartis.comFor Novartis multimedia content, visit www.thenewsmarket.com/ NovartisFor questions about the site or registration required, please contact: journalisthelp@thenewsmarket.com.Novartis investor relations

Actelion informs later in a legal dispute with Asahi

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ALLSCHWIL, Suisse - 19 décembre 2013 - Actelion Ltd (SIX : ATLN) a annoncé aujourd'hui que la Cour d'appel de Californie prononcée en novembre 2011 contre Actelion final Court of California (procédure no CIV478533 devant la Cour d'appel de Californie) a confirmé. Cette dernière phrase s'élevait à une amende d'un montant de USD 407325 millions. Y compris astreintes sont 30 millions par le biais de différents cadres supérieurs de la compagnie s'élevant à USD. En outre la Cour a fixé les paiements d'un montant de 8,3 millions d'USD pour les intérêts et autres frais pour la période antérieure à la détermination de la peine.

La société et ses conseillers externes sont convaincus que la décision de la Cour d'appel est appuyée par des faits et qu'il est juridiquement incorrecte. La société est donc fermement convaincue qu'il existe des raisons importantes, faire appel de cette décision. En particulier, la décision que l'intervention d'une société mère dans une entente contractuelle, une filiale est considérée comme irrecevable et elle ne peut être tenue responsable de cela n'est pas conforme à la décision de la Cour suprême de Californie dans l'affaire appliquées equipment Corp.

La compagnie prendra toutes les mesures nécessaires, à soumettre une demande de réexamen de la décision de la Cour d'appel de la Cour suprême de Californie.

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LeMotion de procédure

Le 19 novembre 2008, une action en justice contre Actelion Ltd et ses filiales Actelion pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd, société de portefeuille d'Actelion U.S., CoTherix, Inc. ("CoTherix") et trois cadres supérieurs de la compagnie a déposé la demanderesse Asahi Kasei Pharma Corporation (« Asahi ») à la Cour, dans l'état de Californie, aux États-Unis. Le différend se réfère à une licence complétée entre Asahi et CoTherix pour l'ingrédient actif de l'accord de Fasudil et de développement qui a été suspendue après l'acquisition de CoTherix en 2007.

La décision du jury

Le 4 mai 2011, Asahi Kasei Pharma ("Asahi") ont été attribués à 547 millions de paiement de dommages-intérêts par un jury composé de maximum de USD. En outre, le jury a condamné individuels cadres supérieurs de la société 30 millions d'amendes s'élevant à USD.

Demandes soumises après la conclusion de la procédure

Actelion a présenté une série d'amendements après la proclamation du jugement que la Cour a confirmé en partie, pour que le verdict final--enregistrées dans les résultats de l'ensemble de l'année pour la société 385 millions en 2011 - une compensation d'un montant de USD. En outre, trois cadres supérieurs de la société ont été purgeant une peine de 30 millions de pénalités d'un montant de USD.

L'appel

L'appel a été en décembre 2011 à la Cour d'appel (procédure no CIV478533) de Californie a déposé, les plaidoiries ont été échangés et l'audience a eu lieu le 21 novembre 2013. La Cour d'appel de Californie a confirmé le jugement modifié, prononcé en novembre 2011 contre Actelion en Californie. La compagnie prendra toutes les mesures nécessaires, à soumettre une demande de réexamen de la décision de la Cour d'appel de la Cour suprême de Californie.

Actelion Ltd

Actelion Ltd est une société biopharmaceutique dont le siège est à Allschwil/Bâle, Suisse. Premier médicament de Actelion, Tracleer ® (Bosentan), est un antagoniste des récepteurs de l'endothéline double approuvé pour le traitement de l'hypertension artérielle pulmonaire sous forme de comprimés. Actelion commercialise Tracleer ® par le biais de ses bureaux dans les principaux marchés internationaux, comme aux États-Unis (dont le siège est à South San Francisco), l'Union européenne, Japon, Canada, Australie et de la Suisse. Actelion, fondée en 1997, est une entreprise leader dans l'exploration de l'endothélium. L'endothélium sépare la paroi vasculaire de la circulation sanguine. Avec plus de 2 300 employés, Actelion met l'accent sur la découverte de médicaments innovants dans les régions où les besoins médicaux non satisfaits, à développer et commercialiser. Actelion actions sont à la SIX Swiss Exchange dans le contexte de la blue chips Index SMI (indice du marché Suisse SMI ®) échangé (symbole : ATLN).

Pour plus d'informations, veuillez communiquer avec :

Roland Haefeli
Senior Vice President, responsable des relations avec les investisseurs et affaires publiques
Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd, commercial allée 16, CH-4123 Allschwil
+ 41 61 565 62 62
+ 1 650 624 69 36
www.Actelion.com

Les informations ci-dessus contient certains énoncés prospectifs concernant les affaires de la compagnie, qui "sera grâce à l'utilisation de termes tels que « estimer », « croire », « prévoit », »,"devrait","' d","recherche","en attente","s'attend"ou des expressions similaires et peuvent être identifiées par analyse de la stratégie, des plans ou des intentions. Ces déclarations comprennent des descriptions de programmes de recherche et de développement de la société et donc dans les dépenses connexes, les descriptions des nouveaux produits, ce qui devrait être mis sur le marché par la société et la demande pour ces produits déjà existants ou disponibles uniquement sous Vista. Ces énoncés prospectifs reflètent les vues actuelles de la compagnie au sujet de cet événements futurs et sont soumis à des risques connus et inconnus, des incertitudes et des hypothèses. Plusieurs facteurs peuvent influencer le rendement efficace, des résultats ou des performances, donc ils peuvent différer considérablement de ces déclarations prévisionnelles mentionnées explicitement ou implicitement. Devrait être l'un ou plusieurs de ces risques ou les hypothèses s'avéraient être incorrectes, les résultats effectifs de la société peuvent différer sensiblement de l'attendre.

Meyer Burger concludes a strategically important contract with a leading Asian cell manufacturer for the supply of coating systems for its first heterojunction line in the market. The order volume is CHF 14 million.

PostFinance partecipa al programma US

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13.12.2013, Bern

PostFinance a décidé de participer au programme de la pièce de litiges fiscaux avec les États-Unis. Vous devez vous inscrire à la fin de décembre, dans le délai prescrit, au ministère de la Justice (MJ) pour une participation dans la catégorie 2. PostFinance réserve la possibilité de demander à une date ultérieure une « Non-Target-lettre » selon la catégorie 3.

La décision en faveur de la catégorie 2 est basée sur l'actuelle incertitude quant à la possibilité pour PostFinance, pour être admissible à la catégorie 3. Il est également ne pas clair dans quelle mesure le modèle d'affaires de PostFinance, unique en son genre, ayant pour mandat de fournir des services de base dans les paiements sont envisageables dans le cadre du programme. Avec cette façon de procéder, PostFinance minimisera le risque pour l'entreprise, les clients et les employés d'entrer en conflit avec les autorités étrangères. Si vous décidez de passer à la catégorie 3, il va le faire entre le 1 juillet et 31 octobre 2014.

Porte-parole de postFinance : Tél. 058 338 32 30.

Pathogens in Plants

a Consumption of fresh produce has increased in recent years, prompted by healthy eating campaigns in the USA, Europe and other parts of the world. However, compared to previous years, fruit and vegetables are now being identified more frequently as the source of a growing number of outbreaks associated with zoonotic pathogens.Between 2003 and 2008, the food vehicles identified in 1,565 outbreaks reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are a broad spectrum of animal- and plant-derived foods (picture 1). The list of implicated foods is regularly expanded as new ones are identified during outbreak investigations. Between 2006 and early 2012, 15 new specific food types were identified as food vehicles in outbreaks affecting the United States. It is curious that while many of the pathogens have animal reservoirs, many new food vehicles are plant derived. This includes plant-derived processed foods, like peanut butter, peanut paste, and spinach powder; spices such as black and white pepper; tree nuts and fresh produce items.Consumer demand for greater choice, variety and year-round availability of fruit and vegetables, as well the vogue for convenient ‘ready to serve’ products, such as bagged salads, has driven the globalisation of supply chains and increased pressure on the food industry. Unfortunately, this may compromise safety. The standard of water used for irrigation, as well as hygiene at harvest and during storage, can vary widely between countries, potentially exposing consumers to increased numbers and varied strains of these pathogens.Intensive farming is not new. It is becoming apparent though that lessons learned in livestock farming can also impact fresh produce growing and processing.Zoonotic pathogens are not commonly present in fruit and vegetables in nature. Human intervention and commercial food production practices have brought the two into close proximity.Pathogens may be naturally present in soil, or may become incorporated in the soil from organic wastes added as fertiliser, or by accidental contamination. For example, water supplies used to wash and irrigate crops can be contaminated with faecal material (and its pathogens) by run-off from nearby fields and livestock farming. The risk of contamination under these circumstances is far greater than the chances of accidental contamination caused by the intrusion of wild animals and birds into fields.Pathogens in water used for spraying can remain on fruits and vegetables and survive on these new carriers. Studies have shown that some enteropathogens are quite adept at surviving on the leaf surface (phylloplane). A study showed that E. coli applied to lettuce could be isolated from the plant for a further 15 days. Fruit and vegetable plants react differently to enteropathogens. Some have been shown to actively support their survival, while others resist. Effective washing and exposure to UV radiation can typically deal with surface contamination. While UV radiation is traditionally used to minimise contamination, successful phylloplane bacteria typically colonise sites that are protected from UV, such as the base of structures (trichomes).Pathogens do not always die on leaving the host animal, but may find a new carrier in the form of plants. Plants sprayed with contaminated water, either during growing or processing, can absorb pathogens through any wounds to the flesh. This is a particular issue with popular consumer items such as pre-prepared lettuce and salads. The cut surfaces exude nutrients and supply pathogens with the means to survive, penetrate to the internal tissue and grow – beyond the reach of chemical sanitisers. Internalisation of pathogens into plants may also be possible through stomata and hydathodes (permanently open water pores). Normally used to secrete water from a plant, a study has shown that under certain conditions pathogens can enter leaves through its hydathodes and move into the vascular system, which may even result in the internal translocation of the bacteria inside plants. Furthermore, contaminated irrigation water can be taken up by a plant’s root system and any pathogens can be stored within its flesh.As a result the food industry must innovate and identify for ways to better protect and improve the microbial quality of fruit and vegetable produce.There is little that consumers can do to protect themselves from fruit and vegetable contamination, as these products are often not cooked. Washing them has little effect on any contamination and being invisible to the naked eye it becomes increasingly important to prevent contamination occurring in the first place.In theory, existing regulations and the food industry requirement that all processors and manufacturers implement hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP) strategies, should prevent environmental contamination reaching the consumer. Overall evidence suggests that actual contamination of fruit and vegetables with pathogens is low. However, any outbreak has the potential to make consumers ill and in rare cases cause death.All HACCP plans should be reviewed regularly. They must deal not only with questioning whether the water at a facility is safe to use, but also if that water source is trusted and protected against potential contamination. Post-harvest contamination is also known to result from poor food handling processes and poor worker hygiene. Processors need to ensure that HACCP plans are robust, documented and perhaps most importantly, implemented. Poorly trained employees are potentially the weakest link in any plan.The food industry has, out of necessity, invested heavily in microbiological testing and surveillance programmes. Fruit and vegetable products can undergo microbiological testing at any stage of the supply chain but are most commonly checked as the end product. This enables processors to identify any pathogen contamination before goods reach the point of sale.An integrated testing programme can verify the microbial quality of products and in the event of contamination being identified, prevent them reaching the consumer. This is preferable to suffering a product recall as a direct result of an outbreak. Product recalls cost the industry more than just money. They also damage consumer confidence and devalue the brand involved.Global supply chains mean that contamination issues in one part of the world can quickly spread. Existing food safety systems have focused on post-harvest safety, hygiene, handling and testing. Improving food safety going forward will likely rely on increased awareness of public health issues and enforcement of regulations in new and developing markets. This should be complemented by increased focus on identifying contaminations earlier, preventative in-field solutions and introducing stricter practices more in line with livestock farming.For further information please visit our Food Safety website.Ron Wacker, PhDGlobal Food Testing Business Development ManagerSGS Germanyt: +49 6039 4696Picture 1: Distribution of illnesses by food type in 1,565 foodborne outbreaks caused by a single food type and reported to CDC's National Foodborne Disease Outbreak Surveillance System, 2003-2008. (Foodborne Website on August 2013)

BFS – Krankenversicherungsprämien-Index 2013 – Prämienwachstum 2012-2013 dämpfte die Entwicklung der verfügbaren Einkommen um 0,1 Prozentpunkte

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Krankenversicherungsprämien-Index 2013 – Prämienwachstum 2012-2013 dämpfte die Entwicklung der verfügbaren Einkommen um 0,1 Prozentpunkte

18.11.2013 (BFS) – Der Krankenversicherungsprämien-Index (KVPI) verzeichnete für das Prämienjahr 2013 ein Wachstum von 1,1 Prozent gegenüber dem Vorjahr. Auf der Basis 1999=100 erreichte der KVPI damit einen Indexstand von 170,4 Punkten. Der vom Bundesamt für Statistik (BFS) berechnete KVPI erfasst die Prämienentwicklung der obligatorischen Krankenpflegeversicherung und der Krankenzusatzversicherung. Anhand des KVPI lässt sich die Auswirkung der Prämienentwicklung auf das Wachstum des verfügbaren Einkommens schätzen. Gemäss der KVPI-Modellrechnung dämpften 2013 die steigenden Prämien das Wachstum des verfügbaren Durchschnittseinkommens um 0,1 Prozentpunkte.

ATrack allie technologies cellulaires u-blox avec GPS pour le suivi des véhicules

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Taipei, Taiwan – December 17, 2013 -Swiss-founded u-blox, a global leader in wireless and positioning modules and integrated circuits for the industrial, automotive and consumer markets, has won a project for multi-standard vehicle tracking devices developed by ATrack, a Taipei-based vendor of telematics devices used for vehicle monitoring around the world. The design-in was facilitated through on-site support provided by u-blox' Taiwan office also based in Taipei.

ATrack has integrated a u-blox GPS receiver module, more UMTS/HSPA & CDMA cellular modules in itsAK7 vehicle tracking unit. The compact device can track and report vehicle location, speed, driver behavior, engine and fuel status, as well as provide alarms such as when a vehicle has left a pre-defined geographic area. Compatibility with global cellular networks is supported thanks to u-blox' comprehensive modem technology. The AK7 is ideal for usage-based insurance, rental because tracking, fleet management, and teenage-driver monitoring.

"At ATrack, we design our vehicle tracking devices for worldwide markets." Because global positioning and multi-standard cellular communications are crucial elements for our products to serve these markets, we require a reliable vendor who is an expert in both technologies and their seamless interoperation. They must also have a proven track record of high quality, automotive-grade components delivered on-time. We are very pleased to have chosen u-blox,"said Frank Tang, President and CEO at ATrack.

"We are extremely proud to have achieved this triple design win at ATrack for our GPS as well as 3G UMTS and CDMA cellular modem technologies", said Ming Chiang, Taiwan Country Manager at u-blox, "ATrack is an excellent example of a customer who depends on seamless operation of global position with cellular communications." "u blox has invested hundreds of man years to perfect this technology so that our customers don't have to."

The UMTS ("Universal Mobile Telecommunications System") 3G cellular standard is the leading global 3G technology provided by 270 operators in 117 countries. CDMA (more precisely, "CDMA2000") is a popular competing cellular service, provided by over 320 operators and 120 countries.

All u-blox positioning and cellular modules are manufactured in ISO/TS 16949 certified sites. Each module is intensively inspected and tested during production. The modules are fully qualified according to ISO 16750 - Environmental conditions and electrical testing for electrical and electronic equipment for road vehicles to provide high durability and reliability.

Click here for a high resolution photo of the AK-7.

For more information about u-blox cellular and positioning modules, visit www.u-blox.com

For more information about ATrack vehicle telematics devices, visit www.atrack.com.tw

About u-blox
Swiss-based u-blox (SIX: UBXN) is the global leader in positioning and wireless semiconductors for the consumer, industrial and automotive markets. Our solutions enable people, vehicles and machines to locate their exact position and wirelessly communicate via voice, text or video. With a broad portfolio of chips, modules and software solutions, u-blox is uniquely positioned to enable OEMs to develop innovative personal, professional and M2M solutions quickly and cost-effectively. With headquarters in Thalwil, Switzerland, u-blox is globally present with offices in Europe, Asia-Pacific and the USA.
(www.u-blox.com)

About ATrack
ATrack Technology Inc. was founded by a group of professionals with proven records in design, development and manufacturing of Telematics hardware. ATrack's goal is to provide the most stable, robust, cost effective and devices through our global customer base of system integrators and service providers. In addition to regular developments of new products, ATrack is particularly successful at providing customized changes to meet project-specific requirements.
www.atrack.com.tw

u blox contact
Ming Chiang, u-blox Country Manager, Taiwan
Phone: + 886 2 2657 1090
E-mail: ming.chiang@u-blox.com

ATrack contact
Christine Weng, Marketing Communication Specialist
Phone: + 886-2-2797-5852
E-mail: christine@atrack.com.tw

Banque Cramer & Cie SA mène une solution E-banking de CREALOGIX.

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Banque Cramer & Cie SA is one of several renowned Swiss banks among the customers of CREALOGIX. With the introduction of the CLX.E-Banking Software Suite, bank customers can now view their assets and investments and make payments at any time. The solution further includes a variety of portfolio analyses, as well as secure e-mail communication with the customer’s personal adviser. Secure delivery of all forms of electronic documents is also integrated.

Banque Cramer & Cie SA provides independent asset managers with an online banking solution specifically tailored to their needs, with extended functionality for optimal support of their customers.

About Banque Cramer & Cie SA
Banque Cramer & Cie SA specialises in wealth management and investment advice and offers their clients bespoke financial service covering a diversified range of products. Banque Cramer & Cie SA has its headquarters in Geneva and also has branches in Lugano and Lausanne.

Depuis le début de décembre 2013, les clients de la banque de tradition genevoise disposent d’une solution d’e-banking complète de CREALOGIX.

Avec la Banque Cramer & Cie SA c’est une banque renommée suisse de plus que CREALOGIX peut compter parmi ses clients. Grâce à l’introduction de la suite logicielle CLX.E-Banking, non seulement les clients de la banque peuvent visualiser leur patrimoine et leurs placements, mais ils peuvent aussi exécuter des paiements. De plus, la solution comprend différentes analyses de portefeuille tout comme une communication par e-mail sécurisée avec le conseiller de clientèle personnel. Une livraison sécurisée de tous les documents électroniques est également intégrée.

À la Banque Cramer & Cie SA les géstionnaires de fortune indépendants disposent d’une solution d’e-banking adaptée spécialement à leurs besoins avec des fonctionnalités étendues pour la prise en charge optimale de leurs clients.

Présentation de Banque Cramer & Cie SA
Banque Cramer & Cie SA est spécialisée dans la gestion de fortune et le conseil en placement et offre un service sur mesure comprenant une gamme de produits diversifiés. Son siège est à Genève et dispose de succursales à Lausanne et Lugano.

UBS à vendre Commerce International CEFS Montagu Private Equity

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Zurich/Bâle, 19 décembre 2013 – International CEFS, partie d'UBS Wealth Management, fournit des services administratifs pour les programmes d'équité employé à près de 100 entreprises clientes en Europe et en Asie. L'accord représente une nouvelle étape dans l'effort de l'UBS pour réduire la complexité de ses opérations.

CEFS International seront légalement séparé de UBS et transférée dans sa propre entité juridique. Le transfert et la vente devrait être achevé en 2014, sous réserve des approbations réglementaires. UBS s'attend que la grande majorité des employés actuels de CEFS International de transférer à l'acheteur.

Entreprise basée aux États-Unis Equity Plan Advisory Services (APE) de UBS, reste une partie intégrante de la stratégie d'UBS Wealth Management Amériques et n'est pas affecté par cette transaction. APE fournit des services de rémunération des capitaux propres aux entreprises domiciliées au U.S., multinationales et continuera à soutenir activement et à poursuivre les clients actuels et potentiels.

Norbert Klapper takes over as CEO of the Rieter Group and also heads up the Business Group Spun Yarn Systems

By 1 January 2014 Norbert Klapper will take over as general manager. To this date, it will also lead the yarn Business Group Systems. The current head of the Business Group, Peter Gnägi, is standing down by the end of the year at own request and therefore by the Executive Committee of Rieter. On behalf of Norbert Klapper, it will provide support in 2014 through strategically important projects. After four years with a dual mandate, Erwin Stoller will focus on the Presidency of the Council.

As announced earlier this year, Norbert Klapper resumes January 1, 2014, president and CEO of the Rieter Group. At the same time, Erwin Stoller abandons his post dual capacity as Executive Chairman since 2009 but remains Chairman of the Board of Directors.

After graduating in mechanical engineering received his doctorate in economics, Norbert Klapper has accumulated international experience widely depending on machines and facilities engineering industry, particularly in the important markets of Rieter. His previous position was Executive Vice President Voith Turbo, Heidenheim, Germany.

Peter Gnägi will give up his current position as head of business systems by end of 2013 at own request yarn group and withdraw accordingly by the Executive Committee of Rieter. At the request of Norbert Klapper, it will support in 2014 projects strategically important.

Peter Gnägi, graduated in mechanical engineering at the Federal Polytechnic of Zurich, joined Rieter in 1990. He was appointed to the Executive in 2002 and his current position since 2011.

The Board of Directors thank Peter Gnägi for his outstanding contribution to the development of Rieter textile machinery and component business. The Board of Directors is looking forward to working with him and Norbert Klapper wishes every success and satisfaction in his new functions.

Please find the press release at www.rieter.com/ de/rieter/medien/mediencommuniques /. You can also register at www.rieter.com to receive our media releases regularly via e-mail.

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Cornelia Schreier
Manager Corporate communication
T + 41 52 208 70 32
F + 41 52 208 70 60
Media@Rieter.com

Rieter is a leading supplier on the world market for the textile industry, based in Winterthur, Switzerland. The company develops and manufactures systems, machines and components of the technology used to convert the son in natural and artificial fibres and their blends. Rieter is the only supplier worldwide for process of spinning of the cover as well as all four final spinning processes currently implemented in the marketplace. With 18 sites in 10 countries of manufacture, the company employed a global workforce (fix) some 4 700, about 27% of them are based in Switzerland. Rieter is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the symbol nothing.

www.Rieter.com

Zurich Aéroport Flash Info n ° 21 / financement à grande échelle du projet du cercle sécurisé – Swiss Life devient co-investisseur

A milestone for the circle concluded with the completion of another condition for the realization of the project. Today, the Flughafen Zürich AG and Swiss Life AG signed an agreement for a joint financing of the real estate project. According to the beginning of the construction work, the two partners will form a structure of common ownership ("Miteigentum") with the participation of 51% for Flughafen Zürich AG and 49% for Swiss Life AG.Please find attached the corresponding info Flash (German and English version).Yours sincerely,Andrea BaumgartnerAssistant to the Financial DirectorFinanceFlughafen Zürich AGPOSTFACHCH-8058 Zürich-Flughafeninvestorrelations www.Zurich-Airport.com/Tel.+ 41 (0) 43 816 27 15Fax+ 41 (0) 43 816 72 34e-mail investor.relations@zurich-airport.com

Syngenta to sell US fresh produce business

Syngenta announced today that it has signed an agreement for the sale of its closed Dulcinea activities ("Dulcinea") at Pacific mesh fruit LLC ("Pacific lattice"), an international producer based in the United States and distributor of fresh produce.

Based in California, Dulcinea was formed in 2004 in partnership with Tanimura & Antle, initially as a brand mini-pasteque owner vehicle and genetics of melon of speciality directly to consumers through national food distribution chains. Syngenta took control of the company in 2005 and since then, annual sales have increased to approximately 80 million $. Under its new owner, Dulcinea will continue to develop and market its current portfolio. Syngenta and mesh of the Pacific also signed a long-term supply agreement whereby Syngenta will continue to provide sweetheart with watermelon mini and specialty seed varieties.

Syngenta Chief Operating Officer, Davor Pisk, said: "the sale will allow Syngenta to focus on bringing innovation to the growers and value chain food at the heart of our vegetables business.» Lattice of the Pacific is the best partner to provide the expertise needed to achieve a larger scale and growth in the long term of the firm of Dulcinea. »

The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2013.

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Syngenta is one of the world leaders with more than 27,000 employees in more than 90 countries dedicated to our purpose: bringing plant potential to life. Through world-class science, global reach and commitment to our customers we help to increase crop productivity, protect the environment and improve health and quality of life. For more information about us, please go to www.Syngenta.com/.

This document contains forward-looking statements, which can be identified by terminology such as 'expect', 'would', 'will', 'potential', 'plans', 'prospects', 'estimated', 'aiming', ' on track ' and similar expressions. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from these statements. We ask you to accessible deposits of Syngenta in with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for information about these and other risks and uncertainties. Syngenta assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changed assumptions or other factors. This document does not constitute, or form part of, any offer or invitation to sell or issue, or any solicitation of an offer, to purchase or to subscribe for common shares of Syngenta AG, or Syngenta ADS, nor are the basis of, or be relied on in the framework, any contract therefor.

Julius Baer warrants, Top Trading

Ladies and gentlemen of 2013Sehr 16 December

Negotiating mandates high Julius Bar reflect a variety of warrants, which considered that the team derived from Bank Julius Bär according to criteria such as the exercise price, expiry, liquidity and price are equally attractive.

For more information we are available at any time.

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BAG – Lebensmittelsicherheit, öffentliche Warnung: Histamin in Sardellen „Albo“ der Migros

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BAG – Lebensmittelsicherheit, öffentliche Warnung: Histamin in Sardellen „Albo“ der Migros 
Bern, 18.11.2013 – Die Sardellenfilets der Marke Albo von Migros enthalten zu viel Histamin. Eine Gesundheitsgefährdung kann nicht ausgeschlossen werden. Das BAG empfiehlt, diese Sardellen nicht zu konsumieren. Das Produkt wurde sofort zurückgerufen.

Bundesamt für Gesundheit

Die BKB sorgt vor: Bildung einer Rückstellung für US-Geschäft

The provision is not funded by the current results of operations but the reserves for general banking risks existing. Thus, gross margin and the profit of the parent company of BKB are not affected. This provision reduces the operating result and the provisional result if, however, this effect by the same income extraordinary plu extended (due to the dissolution of reserves for general banking risks amounting to even) is in turn compensates. The provision does not directly on the height of the potential dividends of the PS and the delivery for the canton of Basel-City. In income consolidated net on the basis of this provision will fall back on about half of the previous year.

Own funds the reported by 30.06.2013. at the headquarters of BKB 2634 billion and 3075 billion francs in the Group has a comfortable height even after delivery. Compared to the last published via 30.06.2013. the capital coverage ratio would reduce Basel III for the master House BKB 213.1 203.6 percentage and BKB (incl. Group Bank Coop AG) 195.7 to 189.5%. Thus, the regulatory requirement is still far exceeded.

The cantonal a command prompt of the FINMA on all the banks of category 1 and 2 comply with the constitution of a reserve. The amount of the provision is based on the current assessment of risk and costs to be included in this context.

Dr. Andreas storm, President of the Council acting Bank: "documented with this decision the Bank again their willingness and readiness to conclude the United States income tax case of gre gre."

The Basler Kantonalbank cooperates already since the year 2011 with US authorities, consistent with Swiss law and will continue this cooperation. The Basler Kantonalbank belongs to the so-called category 1-banks, which fall under the U.S. program and negotiate directly with the US authorities an individual solution.

As part of a complete reorganization of the business of asset management, the Bank decided in August 2011, to separate from all customers domiciled in the United States. This process is now complete. The American company has always been marginal to the cantonal. The United States is a target market for the cantonal anytime, she has never worked in the United States.

The results of year-end 2013 at the headquarters of BKB and the Group BKB are published on February 20, 2014.

SEC accuses Merrill Lynch of misleading investors in CDO

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Merrill Lynch make defective disclosures on secondary selection to two obligations (CDO) claims that it backed structured and marketed to investors and inaccurate bookkeeping records for one-third of CDO.

Merrill Lynch has agreed to pay 131.8 million $ to settle the SEC charges.

Introductory order of the settled SEC administrative proceedings finds that Merrill Lynch failed to inform investors, this office of hedge fund Magnetar Capital LLC has played a role of third party and exercised a significant influence over the selection of securities for the CDO entitled octant I CDO Ltd. and Norma CDO I Ltd..  Magnetar bought the net value of the CDO and its interests were not necessarily aligned with those of other investors because it covered its holdings by shorting against the CDO.

"Merrill Lynch marketed complex CDO investments using misleading materials depicting an independent process for secondary selection which was in the interest of long-term debt investors," said George S. Canellos, Co-Director of the Division of Enforcement of the SEC.  "Investors did not have the advantage of knowing that a company of prominent hedge funds with his own interests was heavily involved behind the scenes by selecting the underlying portfolios."

According to the SEC order, Merrill Lynch engaged in misconduct in 2006 and 2007, when its CDO group is a lead arranger of the structured product CDO.  After four representatives of Merrill Lynch met with a representative of Magnetar in May 2006, an internal e-mail, explained the arrangement that "we choose mutually acceptable [Accessories] managers work with, Magnetar plays an important role in the structure and composition of the portfolio... and in return [Magnetar] keep class [s] fairness and we distribute the debt. ''  The indicated email that they have agreed in principle to a series of agreements with warranty largely synthetic and a short list of collateral managers.  The piece of equity of a CDO transaction is usually the most difficult to sell and the biggest obstacle to the closure of a CDO.  Will of Magnetar net worth of a series of CDOS buying therefore gave the effect of firm substantial leverage to influence the composition of the portfolio.

According to the SEC order, Magnetar has a contractual right to oppose the inclusion of guarantees in quadrant I chosen by the supposedly independent collateral Advisory LLC Harding Manager during the storage phase preceding the closure of a CDO of CDOS.  Merrill Lynch, and Magnetar Harding had finalized an agreement tripartite warehouse which was sent to external consultants, but the disclosure provided to investors hurt Merrill Lynch said that the agreement of the warehouse is only between Merrill Lynch and Harding.  TheSEC has accused Harding and owner of fraud to accommodate trades requested by Magnetar despite its interests necessarily aligning with debt investors.

Order of the SEC estimated that one-third of the assets of the portfolio underlying the CDO Norma have been acquired during the phase of the warehouse by Magnetar rather than the designated collateral NIR Capital Management LLC Manager.  NIR initially had no knowledge of the purchases of Magnetar, but finally accepted them and allowed Magnetar to exercise approval rights on some other assets for the CDO of Norma.  The disclosure provided to investors hurt Merrill Lynch said that the guarantee will consist of a portfolio selected by NIR.  Also, Merrill Lynch failed to disclose in marketing materials that the CDO gave Magnetar a 35.5 million $ discount on its investment in shares and separately contributed 4.5 million $ to the company that has been referred to as "fresh supply."  The SEC also today announced charges against two partners-managers of NIR.

According to the SEC order, Merrill Lynch violated requirements for books and records into another CDO called Auriga CDO Ltd., which was managed by one of its subsidiaries.  As done in quadrant I and Norma CDO deals, Merrill Lynch has agreed to pay interest Magnetar or returns accumulated stored CDO auriga property, a type of payment, known as a "use".  To benefit himself, however, Merrill Lynch avoid ill save lot of trades stored when they delay the registration of these trades and products.  Therefore, obligation of Merrill to pay carry has been delayed until after the Auriga CDO pricing when it became quite clear that the trades would be included in the portfolio.

"Keep the books and adequate records is not an optional requirement of the federal securities laws, and brokers who fail to properly record transactions will be held accountable for their violations, said Andrew M. Calamari, Director of the regional office in New York of the SEC.

Merrill Lynch has consented to the entry of the order finding that he violated voluntarily 17 Sections and (3) of the Securities Act of 1933 and section 17 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and rule 17A - 3 (a) (2).  The firm has agreed to pay restitution of $56,286,000, interest before judgment of $19,228,027 and a penalty of $56,286,000.  Without admitting or denying the findings of the SEC, Merrill Lynch agreed to censorship and will have to cease future violations of these provisions of the Securities Act and the Securities Exchange Act.

The SEC investigation was conducted by the staff of the regional office in New York and unity complex financial Instruments, including Steven Rawlings, Gerald Gross, Tony Frouge, Elisabeth Goot, Brenda Chang, John Murray, Sharon Bryant, Kapil Agrawal, Douglas Smith, Howard Fischer, Daniel Walfish and Joshua Pater.  Several reviewers in the Office of New York with assistance, including Edward Moy, Luis Casais, Thomas Shupe, William Delmage, George DeAngelis, Syed Husain and James Sawicki.

HSG: 1:12 – Der Wert eines Mitarbeiters und nicht ganz so freier Handel

a 18 November 2013. Die Schweizer Bürger werden am 24. November über die sogenannte 1:12-Initiative abstimmen. Der Vorschlag, eingebracht von der Jugendorganisation der Schweizer Sozialdemokraten, würde in der Schweiz agierenden Firmen verbieten, einem Mitarbeiter mehr als das zwölffache dessen zu zahlen, was der Mitarbeiter mit dem niedrigsten Lohn bekommt. Die Befürworter der Initiative sind der Meinung, dass es die Ungleichheit bei den Einkommen reduzieren könnte, die sich in der Schweiz, ebenso wie in anderen europäischen Ländern, in den letzten Jahren verschärft hat.Ein Weg daran vorbeiDr. Christian Keuschnigg, Experte für öffentliche Finanzen und Professor an der HSG, mahnte die Wähler in der Aargauer Zeitung zur Vorsicht. Wenn die Initiative angenommen werde, könnten Firmenbesitzer mehrere rechtlich unabhängige Firmen gründen und diese nach einer Lohnskala organisieren, sagte Keuschnigg. Damit könnten sie den eigentlichen Zweck der 1:12-Initiative umgehen.Keuschnigg wies ausserdem in der Neuen Zürcher Zeitung darauf hin, dass viele grosse Unternehmen ihre Spitzenverdiener in andere Länder transferieren könnten und dem Schweizer Staat damit die Steuereinnahmen entgingen, die auf diese Löhne entfallen.Alarmglocken läutenDr. Patrick Emmenegger, Professor für Politikwissenschaft und vergleichende politische Ökonomie, trug in einem Artikel in der Financial Times ebenfalls zur Debatte bei. Er sagte, „die Tatsache, dass etwas so unschweizerisches überhaupt in Betracht gezogen wird, ist ein Weckruf für das wirtschaftliche Establishment.“ Im Bezug auf die Abfindung, die Novartis für seinen aus dem Amt scheidenden Vorstand Daniel Vasella vorgesehen hatte und die wegen der öffentlichen Empörung zurückgenommen wurde, sagte Emmenegger: „Es herrscht die Meinung, dass einige Unternehmen zu weit gegangen sind. Die Menschen können nicht verstehen, dass jemandem eine Abschiedszahlung von 70 Millionen Franken angeboten wird.“FamilienbandeProfessor Thomas Zellweger, ein Experte für Familienunternehmen, setzte sich in einem Artikel in The Times mit Strategien für den Aufbau eines erfolgreichen Familienunternehmens auseinander. Er erklärte, es gebe durchaus Herausforderungen im Bereich Steuern und Recht wenn man ein Familienunternehmen übergebe. Der schwierigste Teil jedoch sei die emotionale Seite bei der Übergabe an die Kinder. „Wie würden Sie reagieren wenn Ihre Kinder die Chance ablehnten?“ fragte Zellweger. Bei einer weltweiten Studie, die er durchgeführt hat, waren nur 23 Prozent der Studenten, deren Familie ein Unternehmen hat, daran interessiert, das Unternehmen von ihren Eltern zu übernehmen.Die Handelswinde wehenAls Ökonomen aus der ganzen Welt bei HSBC Holdings kürzlich ihre Vorhersagen verglichen, zeigte sich, dass alle die gleichen Quellen des Wachstums vorhergesagt hatten: Exporte. Aber die Mathematik sagt uns, dass nicht jede Nation mehr Waren verkaufen als kaufen kann. Somit müssen einige der Analysten falsch liegen. Dr. Simon Evenett, Professor für Aussenwirtschaft und Entwicklung, äusserte sich auf BloombergBusinessweek zu diesem Thema.Er erklärte, dass Protektionismus auf dem Vormarsch sei, obwohl die führenden Industrienationen und Schwellenländer der G20 zugesichert hatten, diesen zu vermeiden. Evenett stützt sich auf Recherchen von Global Trade Alert, einer Gruppe von Ökonomen, die alle Aktionen, die den Freihandel blockieren, überwachen. Evenett schätzt, dass in den letzten 12 Monaten 352 protektionistische Massnahmen ergriffen worden sind. Er merkte ausserdem an, dass die Volkswirtschaften der Schwellenländer von Brasilien bis Indien nur langsam wüchsen und der Handel hinter den Erwartungen zurückbleibe. „Der Handel hätte sich bei einem normalen Aufschwung viel schneller erholt. Es sieht so aus, als gehe es in Zukunft so weiter, weil es viel mehr wirtschaftliche Unsicherheit gibt als am Anfang des Jahres.“

UBS announces successful completion of public tender offer

AppId is over the quota
AppId is over the quota

Zurich/Basel, 18 December 2013 – UBS announces the successful completion of the cash tender offer, announced on 2 December 2013, to repurchase certain Swiss franc, euro, pound sterling or Italian lira securities. The aggregate principal amount of repurchased securities is EUR 1.6 billion, equivalent to CHF 1.9 billion. This is in line with the announced maximum offer amount of up to EUR 1.75 billion, equivalent to approximately CHF 2.15 billion. Securities with an aggregate principal amount equivalent to approximately CHF 2.2 billion were tendered.

This transaction is consistent with our proactive approach to reducing our balance sheet and future interest expense while maintaining our strong liquidity, funding and capital position.

As per our 2 December 2013 announcement, the transaction will reduce our BIS Basel III phase-in total capital ratio by approximately 0.4%. UBS incurred a small loss of around CHF 75 million on this transaction, which we expect to recover within approximately one year through the reduction in future interest expense. The repurchase of the tier 2 bonds does not affect our industry-leading Common Equity Tier 1 ratio, and the small loss from the transaction has an insignificant effect on it.

UBS Investment Bank acted as Lead Dealer Manager.

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SIX Swiss Exchange: Christian Katz, CEO of SIX Swiss Exchange, elected President of the Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE)

a Christian Katz, CEO of SIX Swiss Exchange, elected President of the Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE)Christian Katz, Member of the Group Executive Board of SIX and CEO of SIX Swiss Exchange, was elected as the new President of the Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE) on 20 November 2013. The election was unanimously approved by the FESE General Assembly. The term of office is three years.Christian Katz, CEO von SIX Swiss Exchange, zum neuen Präsidenten der Europäischen Borsenvereinigung (FESE) gewähltChristian Katz, Mitglied Group Executive Boards von SIX und CEO SIX Swiss Exchange, wurde am 20. November 2013 in Brussel zum neuen Präsidenten der Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE) gewählt. Die Wahl durch die FESE-Generalversammlung erfolgte einstimmig. Die Amtsperiode dauert drei Jahre.Christian Katz, CEO of SIX Swiss Exchange, was elected president of the Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE)Christian Katz, Member of the Group Executive Board of SIX and CEO SIX Swiss Exchange, has been unanimously elected president of the Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE) at its General Assembly, which was held November 20, 2013 in Brussels. Its mandate lasts for three years.SIXPress officeSelnaustrasse 30POSTFACH8021 ZurichTelefon: + 41 58 399 3290Fax: + 41 58 499 2710pressoffice@six-group.comwww.six-group.com

Hochet Norbert reprend la gestion opérationnelle du Groupe Rieter et les systèmes de filés de groupe entreprise

Norbert is that its task collapses as CEO on January 1, 2014. At the same time, it takes the direction of the systems business group spun. The former head of the business group, Peter Gnägi, is the direction of the Group business at their request to the end of the year and also eliminated the Executive Board Corporate. Peter Gnägi will help towards 2014 Norbert rattling its important strategic projects of application. Erwin Stoller after four years in the dual mandate is focused on the Presidency of the Board of Directors.

As announced in the spring of this year, Norbert acquires collapses on 1 January 2014 the operational management of the group. Erwin Stoller, who led the group in the dual mandate since 2009 as Executive Chairman, is focused at that time on the Board of Directors of Bureau.

Norbert Klapper, an industrial engineer degree in mechanical technology, has broad international experience in the industry of construction machinery and, especially in the markets of Rieter. Before he worked Turbo Voith in Heidenheim (Germany) in the function of general manager of the Voith corporate division.

Peter Gnägi, who currently leads group spun, gives the direction of the group enterprise systems business on their request before the end of 2013 and resigned as a member of the Board of Directors. Peter Gnägi will support Norbert 2014 and murmur at his request in important strategic projects.

Engineer ETH, in 1990, began his career at Rieter. Since 2002, he is a member of the Executive Committee. He holds his current position since 2011.

The Board of Directors would like to thank Peter Gnägi for her outstanding contribution to the development of components for the textile industry affairs. HE collapses welcomes future cooperation with Norbert and wish him every success in his new duties.

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Rieter is a world leader in the sector of textile machines which is headquartered in Winterthur (Switzerland). The company develops and manufactures machines, equipment and components for the transformation of natural and synthetic fibres and their blends yarn. Rieter is the only global provider of both covers the process for spinning preparation as all four final spinning processes established in the market. The company is represented with 18 production plants in 10 countries and employs approximately 4,700 employees (permanent staff), whose nearly 27% in Switzerland. Rieter is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the symbol nothing.

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Transocean Ltd. provides a reminder of the details of the webcast for 2013 analyst/investor day

ZUG, Switzerland-Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) (SIX: RIGN) announced today that a webcast in mode listening only will be available for investors/analysts society 2013 day will be held November 21, 2013, 8: 30 pm EST till noon EST. The webcast including slides of the presentation will be accessible through its Web site at www.deepwater.com by selecting "Investor Relations". In addition, a replay of the Conference are available on the website after 15 EST November 21, 2013.Transocean's top management team will provide an update and discussion of various strategic initiatives underway to further improve the competitiveness in the long term of the company and the shareholder value by car. Pregnant subjects and planned startups are as follows. A session of questions / answers will take place after the presentation.8: 35 a.m. EST - Ian Strachan, President of the Council; Introduction8: 45 pm EST - Steven Newman, president and Chief Executive Officer; Strategic overview9: 20 p.m. EST - Terry Bonno, Senior Vice President, Marketing; Markets and prospects10: 15 a.m. EST - John Stobart, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer; Performance initiatives10: 50 p.m. EST - Esa Ikaheimonen, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; Financial considerations11: 35 a.m. EST - SeancesdequestionsetreponsesOn TransoceanTransocean is a leading international provider of services for oil and gas offshore contract drilling wells. The company specializes in technically demanding sectors of the global offshore drilling company with emphasis on water deep and harsh environment drilling services and believes that it operates one of the most versatile fleet offshore drilling worldwide.Transocean owned or held a partial interest in and operates a fleet of 80 mobile units consisting of 46 floating bodies of high specification offshore drilling (Ultra-Deepwater, water deep and rough environment-rigs), floating 22 pelagic and 12 high specification jackups. In addition, the company has seven ships Ultra-Deepwater and five under construction high specification jackups.For more information on Transocean, please visit the website www.deepwater.com.Analyst Contacts:Thad Vayda+ 1 713-232-7551Diane Vento+ 1 713-232-8015Media contact:Guy A. Cantwell+ 1 713-232-7647

BR - modification of the petrol station shops enter into force December 1, 2013

BR - modification of the petrol station shops enter into force December 1, 2013
Bern, 20.11.2013 - voters Swiss approved September 22, 2013, an amendment to the labour code. This makes it possible that the shop area can also be operated gas stations that are open today, around the clock between 1 and 05. It's only petrol station shops at motorway service areas, as well as on main roads with tourist traffic heavy. This should cause a goods and services, which primarily focuses on the needs of travellers. Today, the federal Council has set the entry into force of this amendment on December 1, 2013.

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Group of partners receives commitments about $ 800 million for strategies of private market credit program with emphasis on priority debt, as well as the mandates of the private debt

Group of partners, the Manager global investment of the private market, sees clients continue to interest for the private debt market and received from its customers of the commitments of capital over 800 million $ for these strategies. Program strategies private credit is one of the key strategies in terms of investments and is the third programme, which was launched in this segment. The programme should benefit from the current situation of restrictions from the sides of banks to grant loans, the CLO in Europe and the need after refinancing of the credit markets.Program strategies credit partners group private 2013 provides an investor-friendly structure. It combines an investment period quick 12 months with back weighting on the prospects of investment attractive and with a maturity shorter than when conventional investment opportunities in private markets. Compared with the previous programme, the rapid construction of portfolio has been implemented successfully and systems evolve according to expected returns. Partners Group considers that a particularly attractive segment in the current economic climate and intend for future scheduled launches of comparable programs for its institutional investors.JURI Jenkner, Managing Director and co-head private debt, said: "currently faced with an environment that is characterized by low growth, negative real yields investors in many countries and ongoing volatility. We are pleased that we also continue to meet the needs of our customers, using the risk/return potential attractive for them, hence private sector debt market environment is currently dominated. We are convinced that lending to small and medium-sized enterprises under the direction of equity can currently greatly benefit, there are few alternative sources of capital available to this segment. "We had a very active year 2013 for investments in debt for this reason private and are ready in the first nine months for our clients over 40 years, to take advantage of the favorable market environment."

Castle Alternative Invest’s quarterly report ending September 2013 is now available.

 Key messages:USD NAV increased by 1.34% (USD 0.24 per share) during the third quarter of 2013. The result is moderately lower than during the third quarter of 2012, when USD NAV increased by 3.3% (USD 0.52 per share).Year to date, the USD NAV increased by 7.5%, a better result than for the same period last year when the NAV increased by 3.3%.Share price up 4.9% to USD 15.00 per share on SIX during the third quarter of 2013.Discount to NAV in USD (SIX) narrows to 17.1% at end September compared to 19.6% at end June 2013.Since 22 August 2013, the issued share capital of the Company has consisted of 13,371,710 registered shares with a par value of CHF 5.On 6 June 2013 the Company started the fourth share buyback for cancellation on the second trading line.By 19 November 2013, 416,000 shares had been purchased on the second line and the company held 106,406 shares in treasury.A further 82,500 shares were purchased for cancellation in the previous second line buyback programme which ended on June 5, 2013.The total number of shares in issue (excluding all of the above holdings) amounted to 12,766,804 shares.To view the full report please click herehttp://www.castleai.com/en/cai/reports/quarterly-reports.html

The federal Council assigns to Swisscom AG of the strategic objectives for the years 2014-2017

The Confederation is principal shareholder of Swisscom AG. The federal Council therefore defines four-year strategic objectives to drive the company. It is committed, as owner, to carry out a clear and predictable policy towards the company, the public and other investors.Given the conclusive experiences in the past, the federal Council has maintained general orientation and the outline of its strategy of owner for the years 2014-2017. However, he proceeded to ad hoc adaptations based on the recent developments of the company and the markets. The objective assigned specifically to the 'Swisscom IT Services' subsidiary has thus deleted because it will be integrated into the Swisscom unit responsible for large companies. Moreover, following a recommendation of the Board of management of the national Council, the structure and the formulation of the objectives have been pruned and simplified. The new strategic objectives assigned to Swisscom AG will be valid from the beginning of the next fiscal year until end of 2017.DETEC, press Service, Palace federal Nord, 3003 Bern, + 41 31 322 55 11Council Federalinternet: http://www.admin.ch/br/index.html?lang=frSecr secretariat general DETECInternet: http://www.uvek.admin.ch/index.html?lang=fr

The federal Council sets out strategic objectives for 2014-2017 Swisscom its

The federal Government is the majority shareholder in Swisscom AG. So every four years, the federal Council sets the strategic objectives through which directs the company. In this way, the federal Government is committed to companies and other investors to take, in his capacity as owner, transparent and simple.In the light of positive experiences in the past, for the period 2014-2017, the federal Council decided to follow the adopted strategic line. However, faced with the current evolution of the society and the situation of the market, have had to adapt individual points. In the future, for example, there is a specific for the 'Swisscom IT Services' subsidiary goal, since the latter will be integrated into the Division of big business of Swisscom. In addition, on the recommendation of the Commission of the National Council, the structure and the formulation of objectives was simplified and streamlined. The new strategic objectives for Swisscom AG are valid from the year next to the end of 2017.DETEC service, Bundeshaus Nord, 3003 Bern, Tel. press. + 41 31 322 55 11The federaleInternet of the Council: general DATECInternet: http://www.uvek.admin.ch/index.html?lang=it http://www.admin.ch/br/index.html?lang=itSegreteria

Premier atelier de telecoms ouest-africains, régulateurs et autorités fiscales

The organizers would like to thank the participants for their popular participation, including representatives of Agency of telecommunications regulatory and tax authorities of Côte d'Ivoire, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Mali, Niger and Togo.

For the first workshop of its kind in West Africa, GVG and SGS decided to invite the two regulatory agencies telecoms and tax administrations in order to gain a better understanding of their common challenges, including the control and protection of revenue of the telecoms sector. More specific to each authority issues were also addressed in detail, such as the quality of the monitoring tools, telecommunications fraud management service, new regulatory tools in the context of IP convergence and new electronic tax systems.

Many of the technological tools submitted by GVG and SGS have been also demonstrated to enable participants to assess their potential and effectiveness.

According to Mr. François Dugué, Senior VP at GVG and one of the main organizers of the workshop and the presenters: "telecommunications are a key Africa growth, strong in some respects and vulnerable sector in other countries, particularly in the context of the convergence IP. These workshops give us an excellent opportunity to take stock of the latest improvements in governance technologies. GVG actively participates in the ITU study groups and our company is also sponsoring major events like the African Telecom People. These events provide interesting exchanges between the various stakeholders in the industry, often on issues of general interest. "Our workshops are directed specifically at regulators and address in detail the practical issues that affect them in particular".

SGS devotes much of its resources and expertise unique to the world of aid and African Governments maximize their governance. Concerning the telecommunications sector, SGS concluded an exclusive partnership with GVG in 2011, which has led to the implementation of advanced solutions for the regulation of the sector in Rwanda and Tanzania.

Subject of GVG
Founded in 1998, GVG develops and implements technology governance specifically designed with in mind telecoms regulators. Its advanced management systems the trafficking and fraud are currently successfully used in many countries, including Rwanda, Ghana, Liberia, Congo-Brazzaville, Guinea, Togo, Central African Republic and Tanzania.

On SGS
SGS is the inspection, verification, testing and certification leader. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 75,000 employees, SGS operates a network of more than 1,500 offices and laboratories around the world.

CONTACTS
GVG: Michel Cauchy, Director of Communications, mcauchy@globalvoicegroup.com
SGS: Yves Jobin, Business Development Manager, yves.jobin@sgs.com

PRESSEMITTEILUNG; Halbjahresergebnisse von April bis September für das Geschäftsjahr 2013/14; LEM erreicht Rekord-EBIT-Marge von 23,8%

a „Wir konnten ein ausgezeichnetes erstes Halbjahr 2013/14 verzeichnen. In den meisten Geschäftsbereichen erzielten wir ein Umsatzwachstum. Gleichzeitig haben wir unsere Hausaufgaben erledigt, indem wir weiterhin die Effizienz und Flexibilität unseres Geschäftsbetriebs steigerten. Als Resultat unserer Bemühungen erreichten wir Rekordmargen. Wir müssen aber weiterhin mit den Trends der vergangenen Jahre zurechtkommen: Kunden hielten tiefe Lagerbestände, stellten Aufträge oft nur mit kurzer Vorlaufzeit aus und verlangten uns damit hohe Flexibilität ab. Unsicherheiten in Bezug auf die wirtschaftliche Entwicklung bleiben derzeit weit verbreitet und wir erhalten weiterhin vorsichtige Prognosen von unseren Kunden“, kommentierte François Gabella, CEO von LEM, die Resultate.Industriesegment: starkes Wachstum in ChinaIm Industriesegment wurde im ersten Halbjahr 2013/14 ein Umsatz von 109,8 Mio. CHF erreicht, was im Vergleich zum Vorjahreszeitraum einer Zunahme von 3,6% entspricht. Wechselkursbereinigt nahm der Umsatz um 5,2% zu. Marktanteilsgewinne im Antriebs- und Schweiss- sowie im Hochpräzisionsgeschäft sowie bei Wind-Anwendungen unterstützten LEMs gute Performance. Zudem fuhr LEM die Produktion des kürzlich lancierten HLSR-Produktes für solare Anwendungen schneller hoch als erwartet; das Produkt wurde in der zweiten Jahreshälfte 2012/13 lanciert. Der EBIT von 20,9 Mio. CHF im ersten Halbjahr 2012/13 steigerte sich um 32,7% auf 27,7 Mio. CHF im ersten Halbjahr 2013/14. Das grösste Umsatzwachstum wurde in China erreicht (+33%). Die Umsätze in Europa und Nordamerika gingen um je 5% zurück, während der Umsatz im übrigen Asien um 5% stieg. Europa bleibt mit einem Umsatzanteil von 43% jedoch LEMs grösster Markt, dicht gefolgt von Asien, das 42% des Umsatzes ausmacht.Der Umsatz im Antriebs- & Schweissgeschäft nahm durch das starke Marktwachstum in China um 9% zu. Die übrigen Hauptregionen erzielten stabile Umsätze. LEM konnte zudem den Marktanteil bei bestimmten Anwendungen vergrössern.Das Geschäft erneuerbare Energien und Stromversorgungen wies eine gute Performance mit solaren Anwendungen in Asien aus. Dies ist auf die kontinuierliche Verlagerung der solaren Produktion von Europa und Nordamerika nach China zurückzuführen. Die Wind-Anwendungen von LEM profitierten von den erhöhten Aktivitäten in Offshore-Windparks in China, Indien und Europa. Der Gesamtumsatz nahm um 1% zu.Umsätze im Traktionsgeschäft sanken um 7%. LEM konnte zwar neue Aufträge für den neuen Energiezähler (EM4TII) gewinnen, die stagnierenden Eisenbahninvestitionen in Europa beeinträchtigten die Performance der Firma aber weiterhin.Das Hochpräzisionsgeschäft verzeichnete aufgrund eines grösseren Marktanteils ein Umsatzwachstum von 14%. LEM war besonders erfolgreich mit neuen medizinischen Projekten in Europa und Nordamerika sowie mit HVDC-Projekten (high-voltage direct current, Hochspannungs-Gleichstrom-Übertragungsanlagen) in China.Automobilsegment: guter Geschäftsverlauf im Bereich konventionelle Automobile – Erholung im Geschäft umweltfreundliche AutomobileIm Automobilsegment wurde im ersten Halbjahr 2013/14 ein Umsatz von 17,1 Mio. CHF erzielt, was im Vergleich zum Vorjahreszeitraum einer Abnahme um 6,1% entspricht. Wechselkursbereinigt nahm der Umsatz um 3,3% ab. Der Umsatz im Automobilsegment erholte sich im zweiten Quartal 2013/14 und verzeichnete ein Wachstum von 5,5% im Vergleich zum ersten Quartal; dieses Wachstum kann auf die erhöhten Aktivitäten im Geschäft umweltfreundliche Automobile, besonders in Europa, und die verstärkten Vertriebs- und Marketingaktivitäten von LEM in Asien zurückgeführt werden. In den ersten sechs Monaten des Geschäftsjahres 2013/14 wurde ein EBIT von 2,5 Mio. CHF erreicht, was im Vergleich zum ersten Halbjahr 2012/13 einer Abnahme um 11,9% entspricht.Im Geschäft konventionelle Automobile stieg der Umsatz im Vergleich zum ersten Halbjahr 2012/13 um 3%. LEM konnte dieses Ergebnis dank der stetigen Nachfrage nach seiner Batteriesteuerungslösung erzielen. Während der japanische Markt konstant blieb, verzeichnete LEM ein starkes Wachstum in Nordamerika.Im zweiten Quartal 2013/14 erholte sich das Geschäft umweltfreundliche Automobile von LEM. Im Vergleich zum ersten Quartal 2013/14 stieg der Umsatz um 53%. Dennoch war der Umsatz im ersten Halbjahr 2013/14 um 35% niedriger als im ersten Halbjahr 2012/13. Das Volumen des neuen CAB, der den Zustand der Batterie misst, hat stark zugenommen da viele Kunden das Produkt für ihre neuen Hybridfahrzeugprojekte verwenden wollten.AusblickFür das zweite Halbjahr 2013/14 erwartet LEM aufgrund der Signale von Marktteilnehmern, dass die Geschäftsaktivitäten im Industriesegment nachlassen werden. LEM rechnet aufgrund der grossen Nachfrage nach Batteriesteuerungs-anwendungen und einer Erholung im Geschäft umweltfreundliche Automobile mit einem erneuten Umsatzwachstum im Automobilsegment. Die grössten betrieblichen Herausforderungen für das verbleibende Geschäftsjahr werden die Unsicherheit bezüglich der wirtschaftlichen Entwicklung in den meisten Regionen und sowie der Ausbau der Produktion am neuen Standort in Sofia (Bulgarien) darstellen.Für das gesamte Geschäftsjahr 2013/14 geht das Management von einem Umsatz von 240 bis 250 Mio. CHF aus – im Vergleich zu 235 Mio. CHF im vergangenen Geschäftsjahr 2012/13. Aufgrund des ausgezeichneten Starts wird über das gesamte Geschäftsjahr 2013/14 hinweg eine EBIT-Marge von mehr als 20% erwartet.Der vollständige Halbjahresbericht 2013/14 gemäss IAS 34 (Zwischenberichterstat­tung) kann unter www.lem.com>Investor Relations>Geschäftsbericht eingesehen werden.

Food & Grain Prices Increase

a Food inflation has reached 3.4% in the 2013/14 season. The main driver behind this increase has been higher livestock prices. Reduced herd sizes and a general increase in meat consumption in developing countries have driven livestock prices up.The MIST countries (Mexico, Indonesia, South Korea, Turkey) have, in combination, increased their consumption of grains by 60%. With the US supplying only 24% of world’s trade in corn, wheat and soy, a new low, other countries are well placed to make up any shortfall and capitalise on increasing global consumption.Global yields are at an all-time high. Farmers have responded to relatively high prices by expanding and bringing new land into production. The outlook for higher production and carryover is expected to be maintained in the 2014/15 crop, providing it is not exposed to any adverse weather patterns.World grain markets are entering a period of consolidation and stock accumulation. A supply build up has the potential to put pressure on prices and storage capacity. This trend is expected to continue as yields are maximised and the large seasonal carryover continues.The emphasis on correct storage and grain quality analysis, both prior to and during storage is essential to ensure the intrinsic value of the goods is not diluted by potential damage during storage. Excessive moisture and the presence of Mycotoxins in grains prior to storage can lead to development of harmful substances throughout the cargo.We offer a variety of pre- and post-storage quality assessments along the supply full supply chain:Inland and port elevator samplingSampling of rail cars on arrival into storage facilities and prior to dischargeProbing and temperature checking of bargesOpening and closing barge hatch covers for air recirculationOn-site Mycotoxin testingOn-site gradingStock checking and monitoring of storage binsIdentity preserve programmesStorage bin sealingCollateral management services

Accounts of the BFS 2012 labour market

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Schulterschluss in Carmig

a Cham Paper Group Holding AG / Schlagwort(e): Sonstiges22.11.2013 07:05 Veröffentlichung einer Ad-hoc-Mitteilung gemäss Art. 53 KR - Neu erstarkte Sozialpartnerschaft im Werk Carmignano (IT) - Weitere Straffung der Führung innerhalb der GruppeDie Cham Paper Group hat am 8. November 2013 über den Nichtvollzug des Verkaufs der italienischen Werke orientiert. Dies infolge von ergebnislosen Gesprächen mit der Arbeitnehmervertretung im Werk Carmignano. Inzwischen hat die lokale Werksleitung mit den Arbeitnehmern einen wirtschaftlich tragfähigen und fortschrittlichen Konsens über die künftigen vertraglichen Rahmenbedingungen gefunden. Die neue Vereinbarung, die von der Vollversammlung der Belegschaft mit sehr grosser Mehrheit angenommen wurde, ermöglicht eine erhebliche Ausdehnung der Flexibilität des Werkes in Bezug auf seine Betriebszeiten, insbesondere auch an Feiertagen, unter Beibehaltung der ursprünglichen Vergütungsmodelle. Die Einigung ist ein wichtiger Schritt und beweist den festen Willen aller Beteiligten, die durch die erfolgreiche Restrukturierung erstarkte Marktstellung des Werkes in Carmignano auch langfristig zu sichern. Der Verwaltungsrat der Cham Paper Group freut sich über den erzielten Schulterschluss mit den Sozialpartnern und ist überzeugt von den guten Zukunftsaussichten der beiden Werke in Italien. Gleichzeitig strafft er die Führung der Gruppe weiter. Das bisherige Executive Committee wird aufgehoben, die drei Werksleiter in Carmignano, Condino und Cham rapportieren künftig direkt an den Delegierten des Verwaltungsrates, Urs Ziegler. Peter Müller, der vormalige Werksleiter in Cham und Verantwortliche für das Schweizer Papiergeschäft, wird auf Gruppenebene verschiedene Spezialprojekte übernehmen. Er wird die Cham Paper Group jedoch nach dem Abschluss der 2-jährigen Transformations- und Verlagerungsphase auf eigenen Wunsch Mitte 2014 verlassen. Auf Holdingebene wird Urs Ziegler unverändert unterstützt von Luis Mata, Leiter Finanzen und Controlling, und Franziska Stöckli, Leiterin Corporate Services.Informationen und Erläuterungen des Emittenten zu dieser Mitteilung:Rückfragen und AuskünfteMedien- und IR-Stelle Cham Paper Group Holding AGc/o Dynamics GroupEdwin van der Geest / Philippe BlangeyE-Mail: media@cham-group.com bzw. investor@cham-group.com Telefon: +41 43 268 32 32Valor / ISIN / TickerNamenaktien Cham Paper Group Holding AG 193 185 /CH0001931853 / CPGN Cham Paper GroupDie Cham Paper Group ist eine führende Herstellerin von gestrichenen Spezialpapieren. Sie liefert ihren Kunden einen Mehrwert durch Funktionalitäten, die auf Oberflächenveredelungen basieren. Das 1657 gegründete Unternehmen entwickelt und produziert an seinen drei Standorten in der Schweiz und in Italien Spezialpapiere, die in den Bereichen Consumer Goods, Industrial Release sowie Digital Imaging Anwendung finden. Der Bereich Consumer Goods umfasst Papiere für flexible Verpackungen und Basispapiere für den Etikettendruck, die in der Food, Non-Food, Zigaretten-, Getränke- und pharmazeutischen Industrie verwendet werden. Den Bereich Industrial Release bedient die Cham Paper Group mit Silikonbasispapieren für Release Liner in grafischen Anwendungen, für Klebebänder und Etiketten. Für Anwendungen in industriellen Giess- und Laminierprozessen bietet sie Basispapiere für Prozess Liner an. Vervollständigt wird das Sortiment durch Facestock Papiere für die Selbstklebeindustrie. Der Bereich Digital Imaging umfasst neben grossformatigen Inkjetpapieren für Innen- und Aussenanwendungen auch Sublimationspapiere für den digitalen Textildruck. Die Cham Paper Group profitiert vom Trend zu nachhaltigen Produkten und ist dank ihrer technologischen Innovationskraft gut im Markt etabliert. Sie ist als eigenständiges Unternehmen an der Schweizer Börse SIX Swiss Exchange kotiert (Börsenkürzel: CPGN).