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31.1.2011

AAC Global awarded SAP partner status

AAC Global, the leading supplier of globalization services in the Nordic markets, today announced it has joined the SAP PartnerEdge program as an SAP language service partner. To achieve this partner status, AAC was measured on its quality, efficiency and reliability as a provider of language services in the field of software localization. As a member of the SAP PartnerEdge program, AAC is now able to offer language related services to other SAP customers and partners.

Commenting on the significance of the partnership, Tanja Piipponen, Key Account Manager for AAC Global remarks, "Language issues are increasingly important for both SAP and its customers and our long-standing relationship with SAP as a supplier of language services was an excellent basis for achieving this partner status. In fact this was one of the key drivers behind the creation of a specific partner category for language services!”

“This represents a huge vote of confidence in our services and now also provides us with a unique opportunity to market these services to other SAP customers through SAP EcoHub. We’re considered a reliable partner able to manage large volume translation projects with tight schedules!”

According to SAP, both AAC Finland and Sweden are strong and mature suppliers to SAP, and passed their audit very well.

“We expect that as an SAP services partner, we will further strengthen our position in the language services market,” forecasts Harri Palviainen, CEO of AAC Global. “We’ve built a solid relationship with an important customer and as a result have been awarded new opportunities to create business through their SAP EcoHub marketplace.”

SAP EcoHub makes it easier for customers to discover, evaluate, and buy relevant SAP and partner services and solutions - such as AAC’s translation services - that work best for their installation of SAP solutions.

According to Palviainen: “SAP EcoHub gives AAC direct access to an interesting and very active business ecosystem, which is host to thousands of other SAP partner companies and customers. It allows us to effectively showcase all our services, such as translation terminology, multilingual documentation projects, software localization and other language quality and consultation services, which can help SAP customers in international SAP implementation programs. Our offering is uniquely positioned to support business critical projects and processes for customers both locally and internationally.”

For more information, please contact:

Tanja Piipponen, Key Account Manager, AAC Global
+358 40 826 0390
Harri Palviainen, CEO AAC Global,
+358 500 967 744

AAC Global is the leading provider of globalization services in the Nordic markets. We actively support our customers in their competence and communication challenges in multilingual and global business environments. Our comprehensive portfolio of globalization services include translation, localisation, terminology management, documentation services as well as training in languages, communication and international management skills.

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7.1.2011

On 7 January, 2011, the translation operations of Nesenta Oy were acquired and transferred to AAC Global Oy

In recent years, Nesenta’s translation business has specialized in investor relation communications and demanding marketing text translations. As a result of this transaction, AAC Global will thus strengthen its position and offering in the investor relations arena. AAC’s acquisition of Nesenta’s translation services brings new competence into the portfolio, and provides added value to the corporate communications customer group overall.

Following the transfer, Nesenta will focus and concentrate its resources across the services mentioned below and in particular on the strong growth of the company's contact center operations.

For Nesenta translation customers, this acquisition will not result in any change in service level or contact personnel. Business will continue as usual. We will inform of any contact information changes well in advance. Anne Piirainen will now continue as the main customer contact point within AAC Global.

AAC Global is the leading provider of globalization services in the Nordic markets. Our comprehensive portfolio of globalization services include translation, localization, terminology management, documentation services as well as training in languages, communication and international management skills. AAC Global is part of the Sanoma Group, a strong European media group operating in diverse fields of media in 20 countries.

Nesenta Oy, founded in 2002, is an innovative business service provider offering solutions for contact center services, mystery shopping and other market intelligence services, and related resourcing and coaching services.

For more information, please contact:

Juha Melgin, Nesenta Oy
+358 400 604 794
Harri Palviainen, CEO AAC Global,
+358 500 967 744

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23.12.2010

AAC Global and Esmerk increase cooperation by bringing offices together in Russia and UK

Esmerk and AAC Global have taken the first initiatives to increase cooperation following Esmerk’s transfer to the Sanoma Learning & Literature division. In St. Petersburg, AAC Global’s office has relocated to Esmerk’s premises as of October 2010 and in the UK, AAC’s office will relocate to Esmerk’s office in Reading by January 2011.

These office relocations are the first steps in building a more synergistic and coherent BtoB business within Sanoma Learning & Literature. In addition to consolidating the office network, AAC and Esmerk have established four cross-company project groups to study mutual opportunities in the areas of strategy, sales and marketing, offering and resources.

AAC Global and Esmerk will remain as separate entities, but by joining forces they are aiming to develop a harmonized BtoB operation dedicated to supporting customers in their international operations through the provision of reliable business information and language services.

Addresses of AAC Global’s and Esmerk’s joint offices:

Russia

Business-Center Zolotaya Shpalernaya
Office B-24
191015 St Petersburg, Russia

United Kingdom

County House
17 Friar Street
Reading, UK

For more information, please contact:

Tuomo Räsänen, COO Language Services, Sanoma Learning & Literature
+358 40 718 2840
Harri Palviainen, CEO AAC Global,
+358 500 967 744
Derek Cox, CEO Esmerk,
+44 1189 565 820

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1.12.2010

AAC Global renews organization and management model

- Harri Palviainen appointed as CEO

AAC Global, the leading Nordic globalization services provider renews its organization and management model effective 1.1.2011. The current model of operational country organizations will be dissolved as the company will further combine operations in order to function as a more integrated entity. The key instruments for managing the business will be two cross border business units: Translation & Localization and Competence Development together with a joint Sales organization. The key support functions will be: HR, Technology & ICT, Finance & Control and Strategic Marketing.

In connection with this reorganization, Harri Palviainen, Managing Director, Finland is now appointed CEO for all AAC Global operations with full international business responsibility, effective immediately. Both business units and all the support functions will report to him. AAC Global’s new management team will consist of the heads of the above listed functions and will be appointed by 1.1.2011.

Although the country organisation model will no longer play a leading role in the new set-up, the demands for local expertise and market and customer knowledge will be taken into account by ensuring adequate resourcing and decision making authority in all country offices.

“AAC has unique services, strong competencies and an excellent customer portfolio. Through this management model renewal, we will further develop our performance capabilities in both the growing translation & localization and competence development markets and likewise support the next steps on our growth path. Personally, I’m very eager about this opportunity to lead the entire AAC team towards our joint growth targets,” says Harri Palviainen.

Special attention will be paid to the Sales and Marketing function in the new organization. Sales management and customer service (processes, practices and staffing) in different markets will be closely reviewed to ensure that the company will reach its targets in the changing market environments. Strategic Marketing will support the development of our offerings in close cooperation with our customers.

This organization renewal is aimed to support growth objectives as well as foster more effective processes to empower cross-border performance. Customers will benefit from this new way of working in the form of unified service processes and uniform quality across markets.

For more information, please contact:

Tuomo Räsänen, COO Language Services, Sanoma Learning & Literature
+358 40 718 2840
Harri Palviainen, CEO AAC Global,
+358 500 967 744

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1.11.2010

Recent office address and contact information changes:

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17.9.2010

AAC Global ranked as one of Finland’s most effective training providers

With it’s recent published ranking in Talouselämä, Finland’s leading business and financial magazine, AAC Global has clearly earned it’s stripes in making the successful transition from traditional language trainer to targeted training provider, specialized in globalization support services.

AAC Global emerged as a new entrant to the list, earning 4th place in the “most effective training methods” category and gaining 8th place overall out of the 20 training partners ranked on the list, which included ie. FCG Finnish Consulting Group, Aalto Universtiy Executive Education and Talent Partners in the top three positions.

The September (27/2010) issue of Talouselämä presented a comprehensive review of the country’s training organizations, which was based on a study by Add Value Research conducted in June/July 2010. The survey comprised 185 HR and training decision makers, representing companies of over 250 employees. They evaluated the training companies according to nine specific measures and forecast their coming training purchases. They also gave indication as to whether a specific training company would increase or decrease market share in the future.

AAC Global, which has built on its 40 year old language training roots received particular notice for being among those partners who utilize the most efficient training methods, offering ‘more than just slides’. “We’re happy to see that the market now recognizes AAC’s strength as a training specialist - not only in language, but also in customer specific internationalization, management and communication challenges,” remarks Tuomo Räsänen, Chief Operating Officer, Language Services, Sanoma Learning and Literature. Sanoma acquired AAC Global in 2006 and has actively developed this globalization strategy.

Many companies were criticized in the survey for being too academic with little connection to the real world, or too dependent on one personality, or old fashioned, failing to make use of current IT tools. There was also a general warning to the industry that there are too many providers offering the same content – and in some cases, the price/quality ratio is out of line.

The top training companies were praised for their tailor-made services or programs and specifically for retaining quality trainers.

“It’s very interesting to note how few of the top training companies listed in the Talouselämä ranking include internationalization as a core content element,” notes Kalle Lappalainen, Vice President, Competence Development at AAC Global. “All of our product and service offerings can be tailored to meet the specific global needs of our customers. We believe this is the right way to support our customers’ business activities and processes in their increasingly multilingual and multicultural business environments.”

Lassi Tolonen, VP, Global Sales & Marketing at AAC Global continues: “Not only have we specialized in customer and industry-tailored training solutions to ensure relevant content but we’ve also invested in various training methods, such as business simulations, virtual training and e-learning in order to mix and match the right method to suit our customer’s needs. We’re very pleased to see this come across so clearly in the feedback reported in the survey! In particular it’s nice to be recognized for having effective training methods, which is not only a key criteria in assuring customer satisfaction but also a valued measurement tool.”

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For more information, please contact:

Lassi Tolonen, VP Global Sales & Marketing, +358 40 523 0041
Kalle Lappalainen, VP, Competence Development, +358 40 826 0368

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13.9.2010

AAC Global hosts ‘Globalization Challenges in Education and Communication’ Seminar at Expo Shanghai with HAAGA-HELIA

AAC Global and HAAGA-HELIA University of Applied Sciences will host a seminar on globalization challenges in education and communication on Wednesday, September 15, in the Finnish pavilion, ‘Kirnu’ at Expo 2010 in Shanghai, China. This prestigious event will bring together experienced business leaders and educators to discuss the globlization challenges we face today and to explore the solutions. In particular the focus will be on the language, cultural and management challenges facing today’s globally linked business environments.

Program
The seminar themes are international business, education and communication. The main purpose of the seminar is to enhance greater cooperation between China and Finland by integrating educational, communication and business activities.

9:30

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Globalization challenges in Education and Communication

• Success story behind Finland’s Education system
• HAAGA-HELIA University of Applied Sciences/ Education at the top of the World

Globalization challenges in business environments

• Localization risks and rewards – case studies
• Accelerating multilingual communications and collaboration in the workplace
• AAC Global – supporting business challenges in global environments

Round table discussions – shared insight from Nordic and local business leaders

14:00

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Guided tour of the Finnish pavilion

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For more information, please contact:

lassi.tolonen@aacglobal.com, +358 40 523 0041
susanne.starck@aacglobal.com, +358 40 826 0368
teemu.kokko@haaga-helia.fi, +358 50 555 1131

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30.3.2010

AAC Global appoints new MD for Finnish operations

AAC Global Oy has appointed Harri Palviainen, 42 to the position of Managing Director, Finland. Palviainen will be responsible for the operations in Finland as well as the operations of AAC Global’s Russian office. Palviainen will be a member of AAC Global’s International Management Team and report to Tuomo Räsänen, COO Language Services, Sanoma Learning & Literature. Harri Palviainen has previous experience in software and service business operations. His most recent position was Executive Vice President Europe, Deputy CEO of Comptel Oyj.

“Harri Palviainen is an experienced leader, who will bring valuable know-how to the process of growing our business. He also has solid competence in the area of key account work, which has always been central to AAC Global’s strategy. I believe his international work experience will also be a strong asset, as we take our next step in growing our business abroad,” Tuomo Räsänen remarks.

“I firmly believe that the demand for AAC Global’s strong service offering will continue to grow as we focus on meeting customers’ increasing needs. This, together with strong parent company support, provides excellent preconditions for future growth in my opinion. These factors were certainly compelling in my decision to take on this new career challenge,” says Palviainen.

Palviainen will start in his position on 6 April 2010 and be located at AAC Global’s Helsinki offices in both Herttoniemi and Ludviginkatu.

For more information, please contact:

Tuomo Räsänen, tel. +358 40 718 2840
Harri Palviainen, tel. + 358 500 967 744

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15.3.2010

AAC Global expands operations to China

AAC Global Oy, a Sanoma company, is expanding its operations to China and has opened an office in Shanghai during March 2010. The China office will offer the same globalization services to clients as AAC Global's other offices currently provide in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, the UK and Russia.

During the initial phase, the core focus will be on the translation and localization unit, which has been established in cooperation with AAC Global’s long-term Chinese partner, Boffin Technologies. Training and competence development, digital training solutions and documentation services will be provided to customers on a project basis.

AAC Global’s strategic goal is to become one of the leading players of globalization services in the B-to-B sector, and in particular to support our key Nordic customers in their internationalization efforts. China constitutes a strong growth area for our customers, which is why there has been positive pressure on us to extend our services there," reports Tuomo Räsänen, AAC Global’s Chairman of the Board.

Contact info in China:

AAC Global China
FinChi Innovation Centre Rom 402. #2 Building
690 Bibo Road, Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park
Shanghai 201203, China

For more information, please contact:

Tuomo Räsänen:
AAC Global
Chairman of the Board,
Tuomo.Rasanen@sanoma-ll.com
+358-40-718 2840

Jyrki Harkko:
AAC Global
Customer Service Director, Translation & Localization
Jyrki.Harkko@aacglobal.com
+358-050-5262220

AAC Global is the leading provider of globalization services in the Nordic markets. We actively support our customers in their competence and communication challenges in multilingual and global business environments. Our comprehensive portfolio of globalization services include translation, localisation, terminology management, documentation services as well as training in languages, communication and international management skills.

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3.2.2010

AAC Global HQ moves to Sanoma HQ location

Please note that, effective 1 March, 2010, AAC Global’s headquarters in Helsinki will move to a new office premises located in our Sanoma parent company head office:

Ludviginkatu 6-8, 5th floor
00130 Helsinki

No other contact information has changed and business will continue as usual!

For further information, please contact us at:

info@aacglobal.com
Tel: +358 9 4766 7800

We look forward to seeing you in the heart of Helsinki.

Map link: http://kartat.eniro.fi/m/MNzTn

AAC Global is the leading provider of globalization services in the Nordic markets. Our comprehensive portfolio of globalization services include translation, localisation, terminology management, documentation services as well as training in languages, communication and international management skills. AAC Global is part of the Sanoma Group, a strong European media group operating in diverse fields of media in 20 countries.

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29.1.2010

AAC Global and Auralog to cooperate on online language learning solutions

AAC Global has launched extensive international cooperation with Auralog. Established in 1987, Auralog is an international company specialized in online language learning solutions. Their Tell Me More product range has more than 3 million users worldwide. Auralog systematically invests in the product development of content and technical solutions.

The cooperation began in the fall of 2009, and in the first phase, AAC is utilizing Auralog’s Tell Me More online resources as a part of its training solutions. In the next phases of the cooperation, as an expert in translation and localization, AAC will be involved in localizing the new Tell Me More products.

The versatile Tell Me More courses have won international awards and achieved great success by combining extensive language content, student-specific learning paths, and advanced technology (such as speech recognition).

In AAC’s Tell Me More solutions, online learning and tutoring are combined into a multiform training course in a network environment. Each option includes a 12-month license for the online course in the selected language.

By integrating online learning with various tutoring options, learning targets can be reached even more efficiently. The tutoring, coaching, and virtual training associated with online courses are always handled by AAC’s own language trainers, trained specifically in online tutoring and virtual training.

AAC’s Tell Me More solutions are currently available in the following languages:

• English (American or British English)
• German
• French
• Spanish
• Italian
• Dutch

The learning content contains over 2,000 hours of study time. Each course includes an integrated test and a needs analysis for determining a personal study path for each student. The cooperation also offers the chance to include AAC’s customer- and industry-specific language contents as modules in the customized Tell Me More solutions.

For further information, please contact:

Roland Juthman, Manager, Concept & Content Development

Roland.Juthman@aacglobal.com, tel: +358 40 826 0403

Kalle Lappalainen, Vice President, Competence Development

Kalle.Lappalainen@aacglobal.com, tel:+358 40 513 016

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15.09.2009

AAC Global Oy and PROMT Russia join forces in the area of machine translation

AAC Global and PROMT Russia will start actively integrating Promt Machine Translation software with AAC Multilingual Desktop, AAC Global’s corporate solution. This solution is designed to improve multilingual communications throughout the organizations of AAC’s customers. As part of the cooperation, AAC will be a reseller of Promt Machine Translation software in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and the United Kingdom.

Machine translation is one of the fastest growing language technologies, used both in daily business communication and in the production of multiple language versions of large-volume product documentation. This new technology creates significant benefits when the software is tailored to include accurate terminology, translation memory data, and post-editing of texts by qualified translation professionals.

For several years, AAC has delivered terminology work and terminology management tools that effectively unify and distribute key terminology to both internal and external communications. This service can now be used to fine-tune and enhance the results of machine translation.

“AAC has a strong track-record in introducing and developing corporate language services to its customers in the Nordic region,” says Marko Alatalo, R&D director at AAC. “This cooperation will further enhance our offering by integrating leading Machine Translation technology to our customers’ desktops and service processes. We also share a vision where the recent development of Machine Translation will enhance daily, informal corporate communication in a global environment.”

“Nowadays PROMT automated translation solutions are being used successfully in more than 10,000 companies all around the globe,” says Svetlana Sokolova, CEO of PROMT. “They enable users to optimize: the translation process of documents and analytic information, corporate communications, and communication with foreign customers and partners. Up-to-date machine translation features that are implemented in PROMT automated translation solutions will be available now for users in Scandinavia and Great Britain thanks to the partnership with AAC Global. These features allow resources to be deployed efficiently for every translation task.”

In this new cooperation, PROMT is responsible for developing and maintaining the @promt product family and AAC will be responsible for implementing company terminology and post editing of the documents. AAC Global’s mission is to help its customers get their strategic messages across in all areas of multilingual communications.

About AAC Global

AAC Global is the leading provider of globalization services in the Nordic markets. AAC actively supports its customers in their competence and communication challenges in multilingual and global business environments. Our comprehensive portfolio of globalization services includes translation, localization, terminology management, documentation services as well as training in languages, communication and international management skills. AAC is part of Sanoma Group, the leading media group in the Nordic region.

www.aacglobal.com, www.sanoma.com

About PROMT Russia

PROMT is a world leading provider of automated translation software. It develops solutions that enable companies worldwide to cooperate and communicate easily, and to process multilingual information effectively. PROMT was founded in 1991 in St. Petersburg, Russia. PROMT in brief:

• 18 years of experience in successful product development
• 200+ employees
• 7 European languages, 25 translation directions, more than 150 topic-specific dictionaries
• 4 offices in Russia (St. Petersburg, Moscow), Germany (Hamburg), USA (San-Francisco)
• More than 10,000 corporate clients worldwide
• Selected number one by users and leading industry experts.

www.promt.com

For further information, please contact:

Johanna Martola, Product Manager, AAC Global Oy

Johanna.Martola@aacglobal.com tel. +358 40 5083750

Alexey Lyapunov, International Channel Manager, Promt Russia

Alexey.Lyapunov@promt.ru tel. +7 921 307 7947

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20.8.2009

Outsourcing deal for translation and localization strengthens cooperation between Metso Paper and AAC Global

AAC Global Oy, a Sanoma Group company, and Metso's Paper Machines unit in Jyväskylä have agreed on the outsourcing of the unit's translation and localization team.

With the transfer of these operations, three employees from Metso's Paper Machines unit in Jyväskylä will be joining AAC Global. The long-term co-operation between Metso and AAC Global will become even deeper and as of August 1, 2009, a considerable part of the Paper Machine unit's translation and localization services will be managed by AAC Global.

"Profound knowledge of the customer's processes is extremely important for a translation and localization service provider. It is also our goal to invest in similar outsourcing solutions in the future, allowing our clients to focus on their core business. We are expecting a substantial growth in business with Metso," says Lassi Tolonen, Sales Director for AAC Global.

"The global economy drives companies to continuously streamline their operations and seek the best solutions for meeting future challenges. For Metso, a strong and constantly developing partner in translation and localization is a must for ensuring a high-standard delivery process. We invited tenders from a number of service providers last spring, and AAC Global clearly stood out from the competition," says Ari Linsuri from Metso's Paper Machines unit.

For further information, please contact

Lassi Tolonen, Sales Director
lassi.tolonen@aacglobal.com, tel. + 358 40 523 0041

Timo Kauppinen, Key Account Manager for Metso
timo.kauppinen@aacglobal.com, tel. + 358 40 569 5955

Ari Linsuri, General Manager, Technical Department, Paper and Board Machines, Metso Paper
ari.linsuri@metso.com, tel. + 358 40 515 0967

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14.5.2009

AAC Global expands globalization service offering to Norway

AAC Global, a Sanoma Group company, continues its Nordic growth strategy with the recent launch of a new translation & localization production unit in Norway. One of the company’s key objectives is to ensure that our major customers are provided with extensive globalization services throughout the Nordic countries and Baltic Sea region.

The Norway office will operate as a satellite office of AAC Global AB and be equipped to offer AAC Global clients quality translation and localization services in cooperation with its Stockholm and Gothenburg offices in Sweden.

A significant driver behind the launch of this new office was the desire of AAC Global’s long-term key customer, SAP to deepen the cooperation and offer new projects to AAC Global also in Norway. With both companies keen to leverage their proven experience, the SAP partner certification in Sweden and Finland was an important decision criterion for choosing AAC as a partner in Norway.

Jonas Dahlqvist, Managing Director of AAC Global AB comments: "Today we are the leading provider of globalization services in Sweden. We have successfully developed our sector-specific translation & localization skills, in particular in the medical, manufacturing, IT and telecom as well as the EU and the public sector, in order to respond to the multilingual needs of our customers. By extending our operations to Norway, we can provide our customers with the local presence they require."

AAC Global is the leading provider of globalization services in the Nordic markets. We actively support our customers in their competence and communication challenges in multilingual and global business environments. Our comprehensive portfolio of globalization services include translation, localization, terminology management documentation, language and communication skills training, managerial skills coaching and digital learning solutions. We have local offices in Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, UK and Russia.

AAC Global is part of the Sanoma Group, a strong European media group operating in diverse fields of media in 20 countries.

For more information, please contact:
Jonas Dahlqvist, Managing Director, AAC Global AB, tel, +46 8 457 8872
Tuomo Räsänen, AAC Global, Chairman of the Board, tel. +358 40 7182840

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14.1.2009

Itella and AAC Global sign cooperation agreement

Itella Corporation and AAC Global signed a three-year cooperation agreement for multilingual communication services effective January 1, 2009. The agreement covers language training and cultural and communication training, translation and localization services and development of content for an Itella term bank. The agreement extends to all 10 countries were Itella operates.

Itella Corporation (formerly Finland Post Corporation) operates in the mail communication, information logistics and material logistics sectors and provides services in ten Northern European countries. Itella is fully owned by the Finnish state and its net sales in 2007 were EUR 1,688 million. International business accounts for 25% of net sales.

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12.12.2008

Jonas Dahlqvist, new Managing Director of AAC Global AB (previously Interverbum)

Jonas Dahlqvist took office as Managing Director for AAC Global’s Swedish subsidiary on November 11. He was most currently employed as a sales manager at Liber. Besides the three Swedish offices he will be responsible for the London office as well.

“I look forward to guiding AAC Global Sweden through this exciting market. I will start by drawing upon our existing sales and production organizations to develop a common sales organization for all of AAC Global AB,” says Dahlqvist and then adds that a great deal of effort will be put into integrating the new sales organization with other companies in the AAC Global Group.

Dahlqvist has held both operative and executive positions in management consulting and sales. With a degree in business economics and management, Jonas also holds a doctorate in industrial marketing from Uppsala University.

“With his experience in economics and sales, Jonas will be a valuable addition to the expertise that already exists within AAC Global,” says Tommy Tengvall, Vice Managing Director of AAC Global AB.

“Jonas Dahlqvist is taking over at a point when AAC Global Sweden must focus on expanding its business and integrating it with the rest of the Group. With his background, I’m sure he will be instrumental in this process,” says Tuomo Räsänen, Chairman of AAC Global Oy. “Jonas and I have previously collaborated on similar assignments. This facilitates communication and makes it easier to get things done,” Tuomo adds.

AAC Global helps companies relay their message to strategic target groups in multiple languages and culturally diverse environments. The company offers translation and localization services, terminology management and training in languages and business communication.

AAC Global has seen strong growth in previous years and at present, the company has nearly 600 employees. The acquisition of Interverbum last August was the third in just one year and was preceded by the acquisitions of Finnish translation company, Valtasana, and of Sweden’s The Works AB, a company specialized in multi-language business communication and training in language, rhetoric and presentation techniques.

AAC Global, the leading provider of globalization services in Nordic markets, is part of Finland’s Sanoma Group. The company has three offices in Sweden, nine in Finland and one office in each of the following cities: Copenhagen, London and St. Petersburg.

In the area of communications, Sanoma runs a wide range of business activities in over 20 European countries and is the Nordic region’s leading media group.

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7.8.2008

AAC Global acquires Interverbum

AAC Global, the Nordic supplier of language services and a SanomaWSOY Group company, has acquired Interverbum AB, Interverbum Localisation AB and Interverbum UK Ltd, members of the Swedish Interverbum Group, which specialises in translation, localisation and language training services. In 2007, the companies to be acquired had net sales totalling EUR 8.9 million and 66 employees. The acquired companies will be consolidated as part of the AAC Global AB business from August 7, 2008.

AAC Global’s target is to grow into the leading provider of competence and communication services in the Nordic countries and Eastern Europe, in order to support customers in their increasingly multilingual and multicultural business environments. The SanomaWSOY Group will invest in its multilingual communication business area as the challenges and opportunities of globalisation increase.

Interverbum is one of the leading language service companies in the Nordic market with offices in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Copenhagen and London. Its extensive service portfolio includes translation and localisation services, term management services, and language training.

"AAC Global has experienced strong growth and an increasing international focus during recent years. This acquisition is the third for AAC Global within just over a year. The integrated language service model that the company provides for its customers has been an excellent response to the customers’ needs. Interverbum’s strong foothold in the Nordic countries, particularly in Sweden and Denmark, will both strengthen our position in Northern Europe and open new possibilities for serving our Nordic key customers even better," says Janne Nevasuo, CEO of AAC Global.

"Today, Interverbum is the leading provider of translation and localisation services in Sweden. We have successfully developed our sector-specific specialisation, in particular in the medical, manufacturing, IT and telecom as well as the EU and the public sector, in order to respond to the multilingual needs of our customers. Joining the rapidly growing AAC Global Group will create a great opportunity to provide our customers with a comprehensive range of services. Resources invested by our new owner in developing multilingual competence and communication services will also open new avenues for Interverbum’s competent staff," says Bengt Sjögren, CEO of Interverbum.

For further information, please contact:

Tuomo Räsänen, Chairman of the Board, AAC Global
tel. +358 40 718 2840
Janne Nevasuo CEO, AAC Global
tel. +358 400 303 776
Bengt Sjögren, CEO, Interverbum
tel. +46 8 457 8888

AAC Global supports its customers in their competence and communication challenges in multilingual and multicultural business environments. Our comprehensive services range from language and communication skills training to managerial skills coaching, translation, localisation and term management services, documentation and digital communication solutions.

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29.02.2008

AAC Noodi and Valtasana join forces

The Helsinki-based translation company Valtasana Oy will transfer its operations to AAC Noodi Oy as of 1 March 2008. All of Valtasana's seven employees will continue on at AAC Noodi Oy as established employees and will move to AAC Noodi's premises in Herttoniemi. Terhi Vartia, Managing Director of Valtasana, will be appointed as a member of the AAC Noodi management team from 1 March 2008. As a result of this merger AAC Noodi Oy will also assume liability for Valtasana's customer contracts.

AAC Noodi's Managing Director Outi Niemensivu says that Valtasana's highly skilled staff will bring their excellent expertise to AAC Noodi. "Our business operations are growing rapidly, which is why we continually need proficient employees. Terhi Vartia and the rest of the Valtasana staff have precisely the expertise that we have been looking for. We believe that through the upgraded resources we will be able to provide Valtasana's customers with even better service."

According to Valtasana's Managing Director Terhi Vartia, this was the optimal time to merge with AAC Noodi. "The trend is clearly towards large and more efficient organisations also in the translation business. We are already familiar with AAC Noodi's staff and strengths. We are very enthusiastic about our future alliance with AAC Noodi."

Further information:

Managing Director Outi Niemensivu, AAC Noodi Oy,
tel. +358 50 321 7033
Managing Director Terhi Vartia, Valtasana Oy,
tel. +358 40 592 1407