http://www.bisnode.com Bisnode Press http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2012/EuroContactPool-opens-European-database-access-to-Polish-companies/ EuroContactPool, the world’s most comprehensive and accurate business-to-business (B2B) data service, is to be made available to companies in Poland for the first time. 5/16/2012 9:02:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2012/Interim-report-January-March-2012/ The first quarter showed stable revenue and earnings in the operating business compared to the same period last year. 5/15/2012 10:14:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2012/Bisnode-Annual-Report-2011/ Bisnode Annual Report 2011 is now public and can be read at www.bisnode.com 5/9/2012 11:12:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2012/Andrzej-Osiski-appointed-as-new-acting-country-manager-Bisnode-Poland-/ Sławomir Grzelczak, the country manager and managing director of all Bisnode Group companies in Poland, resigns from his functions as of 1 July 2012 for family reasons and a move to Austria. Andrzej Osiński has been appointed as acting country manager of Bisnode Poland. 5/2/2012 12:30:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2012/Bisnode-signs-agreement-to-sell-Hoppenstedt-Publishing/ Bisnode has signed an agreement to sell Hoppenstedt Publishing in Germany to the German publishing Group WEKA. The divestiture is in line with Bisnode’s strategy to focus on growth and development in its core business. 4/27/2012 1:00:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2012/Bisnode-Slovenia-is-a-Woman-Manager-Friendly-Company/ At the general meeting, the president of the Woman Manager Section Sonja Gole presented the award Woman Manager-Friendly Company to the General Manager of the company Bisnode Slovenia. 4/24/2012 11:30:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2012/Eurocontactpool-opens-European-database-access-to-Czech-companies/ EuroContactPool, the world’s most comprehensive and accurate business-to-business (B2B) data service, is to be made available to companies in the Czech Republic for the first time. 4/24/2012 10:46:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2012/WDM-Belgium-to-integrate-Yento-and-further-expand-it/ The digital platform Yento!, a spin-off of WDM Belgium, part of the European group Bisnode, which allows advertisers to directly start a dialogue with registered readers, from Corelio, Sanoma and other publishers, shall be integrated into WDM Belgium.  The intention is to further expand it into a multi-channel and multi-partner platform.  This will enable the innovative model to gain more support and strength and shall also be extended to additional partners from various sectors. 3/22/2012 12:00:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2012/DB-Switzerland-Analysis-on-insolvencies-and-new-founded-companies-in-January-and-February-2012/ D&B Switzerland has published the latest figures for insolvencies and new founded companies. The number of bankrupt companies was 990, including 712 insolvencies (up 22% compared to last year). The number of newly registered companies is on a record level with 6,651 (up 4% compared to last year). 3/9/2012 2:19:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2012/New-Chairman-at-Bisnode/ At the Annual general meeting on 17 April, the nominating committee proposes election of sitting board member Ingrid Engström as the new Chairman. Ingrid has extensive experience from the information industry and in building strong brands and customer-focused organisations through operating roles in senior positions. Håkan Ramsin, the former Chairman, and CW Ros, a member of the board, will resign in connection with the AGM. The nominating committee proposes re-election of the other board members and election of two new members with international industry experience. 3/7/2012 12:43:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2012/DB-analysis-German-payment-behaviour-decreases-slightly-in-February/ The payment moral of German companies has declined slightly in February for the first time since summer 2011. Although it is still on a very high level. 3/7/2012 11:30:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2012/Hoppenstedt-analysis-on-women-in-management-Where-are-Germanys-female-top-executives/ Although the topic of a women quota in management is being heavily discussed in Germany, there is not much movement in the top management of the large German corporations. This is proven by the latest study about women in management conducted by Hoppenstedt Firmeninformationen. 3/7/2012 11:30:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2012/Hoppenstedt-Publishing-relaunches-LABO/ The trade magazine for laboratory equipment and life sciences has been completely overhauled - contentwise and in its online and printed form 3/5/2012 10:00:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2012/DB-Analysis-Investments-in-Brasil-offer-more-opportunities-than-risks/ Brasil, which is this year's partner country for CeBIT 2012, is one of the fastest growing economies in the world. 546 German companies are active in this country. D&B has looked into the risks and opportunities for investors in the strongest economy of south america. 3/2/2012 9:30:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2012/Hoppenstedt-industry-monitor-Women-in-IT-Management-Women-are-scarce-on-the-top-floors-of-the-IT-industry/ On the occasion of the CeBIT trade show in Hanover, Hoppenstedt Firmeninformationen has looked into the IT industry in Germany. The analysis shows that women are still underrepresented in this industry, but a slight change of the trend is noticeable. 3/2/2012 9:30:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2012/EuroContactPool-adds-austrian-data/ The inclusion further fuels the growth of EuroContactPool 2/27/2012 2:40:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2012/Interim-report-January-December-2011/ The year’s trend of strong growth in Credit Solutions but disappointing development in Marketing Solutions continued in the final quarter of 2011. 2/27/2012 9:26:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2012/DB-Global-Outlook-2012-The-world-is-watching-Europe-and-China/ An outlook for the global economic development for 2012 reveals slight weaknesses in regards to growth. This year's "Global Outlook 2012" from business information provider D&B expects the global growth to be more moderate than in 2011. 2/24/2012 1:11:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2012/Joint-event-from-RAAD-Research-and-SAP-on-CeBIT-2012/ RAAD Research and SAP will discuss trends for medium size and large IT companies in Germany at this year's CEBIT 2012 trade show in Hanover. In-Memory technology, analytics, mobility and cloud computing will be discussed at the SAP booth. 2/24/2012 1:07:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2012/DB-Analysis-German-payment-behaviour-in-good-shape/ 87.74 percent of the German companies were able to pay their bills in due time in Q4 of 2011. This is a further increase by 0.22 percent and a new high record. 2/24/2012 12:20:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2012/WLW-divestement-closed/ Bisnode announces the divestment of “Wer liefert Was?” (WLW) in Austria, Germany and Switzerland to the German private equity company Paragon Partners. The transaction is effective as of today. 2/23/2012 3:19:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2012/Bisnode-Slovenia---showered-in-nominations-and-awards-/ Country Manager Maria Anselmi was recently named one of the most influential women in Slovenia by Kapital, the leading local business monthly magazine. Anselmi also ended up in second place for the Management Association’s prestigious award “Manager of the Year”. Furthermore, Bisnode Slovenia is one of three companies left in the running for the title “Most women friendly company” which will be announced on April 5. 2/20/2012 1:03:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2012/Hoppenstedt360-Germany-Index-Good-start-into-2012---less-insolvencies-expected/ German companies have a good outlook for 2012. The Germany Index from business information provider Hoppenstedt360 shows the strength of the German economy and continues last years good trend. 2/16/2012 12:00:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2012/Analysis-Many-German-companies-are-jeopardizing-their-credit-rating-with-slow-publication-of-2010-financial-statements/ Only 43 percent of the German companies have published their 2010 financial statements yet. German Department of Justice has dispensed penalties - so far. 2/10/2012 10:00:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2012/Martine-Bayens-appointed-as-new-Regional-Director-at-Bisnode/ Martine Bayens has been appointed Regional Director for France, Belgium and Netherlands. Her most recent position was as Managing Director of the Belgian marketing company Truvo. Martine has long-term experience of the information and media industry and will succeed Norbert Verkimpe, who will focus on Bisnode’s Competence Centre Marketing Solutions. 2/9/2012 9:12:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2012/Analysis-from-DB-German-payment-behaviour-improves-again-slightly-in-January/ The payment behaviour of German companies has increased at the beginning of the new year, despite the sovereign debt crisis throughout the Eurozone and the uncertainties at the financial markets. 2/8/2012 2:17:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2012/New-CEO-and-Regional-Director-Nordic-at-Bisnode-take-up-duties-today/ Today Lars Pettersson has taken up duties as CEO and Björn-Erik Karlsson as Regional Director Nordic at Bisnode. The two come most recently from Atea Sweden, where Lars Pettersson held the role of Managing Director and Björn-Erik Karlsson as Deputy Managing Director and HR Manager. Now they will lead Bisnode to ongoing success and growth. 2/1/2012 9:25:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2012/New-iPhone-App-from-DB-Switzerland/ Users can buy credit reports directly in the app - without registration 1/26/2012 3:09:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2012/Bisnode-launches-B2B-marketing-database-EuroContactPool-in-Europe/ Bisnode has now launched the B2B database EuroContactPool on the European market and can thereby meet rising demand from multinational corporations for pan-European market information. By launching the product across all of the Group’s European countries, Bisnode can enhance its total offering by combining local expertise with its international strength. 1/24/2012 8:25:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2011/Bisnode-signs-agreement-to-divest-WLW/ Bisnode has signed an agreement to sell the company “Wer liefert Was?”(WLW) in Austria, Germany and Switzerland to the German private equity company Paragon Partners. The divestment is in line with Bisnode’s strategy to focus on growth and development in its core business. The purchase price amounts to EUR 79 million (SEK 710m) and is expected to generate a capital gain for Bisnode of approximately EUR 20 million. In connection with completion of the transaction, Bisnode will carry out a capital distribution of around SEK 215 million to the shareholders. 12/23/2011 7:44:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2011/Bjorn-Erik-Karlsson-Bisnodes-new-Regional-Director-Nordic/ Björn-Erik Karlsson has been appointed Regional Director Nordic at Bisnode. His most recent position was as Deputy Managing Director and HR-Manager at Atea Sweden. Together with Bisnode’s next CEO Lars Pettersson, Björn-Erik is one half of a successful duo that has achieved solid growth in a dynamic and highly competitive industry. 12/19/2011 5:17:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/Credita-analysis-of-the-upper-house-of-the-Swiss-parliament-MPs-of-FDP-and-CVPEVP-parties-account-for-73-of-business-mandates/ Credita has analysed the number of business mandates taken by members of the upper house of the Swiss national assembly, the Council of States (Ständerat). 12/9/2011 9:29:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/Formula-One-Index-from-DB-Financial-winter-check-up-for-the-teams/ Sauber takes the lead / Williams not sucessful on the race track but leads the field in financials / Not longer interested in cost reduction? Ferrari and Red Bull leave FOTA 12/9/2011 9:11:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2011/Bisnode-strengthens-core-business-in-Nordic-region/ Bisnode is following its strategy to streamline and focus on its core business. The market position in Denmark is being strengthened through the acquisition of 51 per cent of the shares in InfoDirekt AS, a leading provider of services for consumer marketing. In Norway, Bisnode has signed an agreement to sell an operating unit within Lundalogik that is not consistent with the company’s core operations. 12/8/2011 2:55:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/DB-Analysis-Payment-behaviour-of-German-companies-improves-despite-debt-crisis/ Payment behaviour of German companies has improved again in November, despite the tightening debt crisis. 12/8/2011 9:47:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/DB-Analysis-on-German-payment-behaviour-in-Q3-Crisis---what-crisis/ The payment behaviour of German companies remains on a high level. The cconomic cycle boosts payment morale in crafts, the building industry and the transportation segment. 11/25/2011 12:04:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/Hoppenstedt360-Germany-Index-in-October-Insolvency-rate-stays-stable-despite-expected-economic-downturn/ Business plans for 2012 are currently being influenced by uncertainties of the economic development of Germany. Despite this, german business information provider Hoppenstedt360 is not registering an increase in insolvencies. 11/25/2011 11:29:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2011/Interim-report-January-September-2011/ The Group as a whole achieved a continued stable operating margin and a strong cash flow for the period. 11/10/2011 10:08:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2011/Lars-Pettersson-new-CEO-of-Bisnode/ Lars Pettersson has been appointed as the new President and CEO of Bisnode. Lars is currently Managing Director of the IT company Atea’s Swedish operations and a member of Bisnode’s board of directors. 11/10/2011 7:53:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/Analysis-from-DB-Payment-behaviour-of-German-companies-still-recovering/ Despite the worsening debth crisis, the payment behaviour of German companies has once again slightly improved in October. This shows the monthly D&B payment index. 11/7/2011 5:22:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/Analysis-from-RAAD-Research-on-CRM-usage-in-medium-sized-companies/ Just about 50 percent of the German medium sized companies are using software-based solutions for their costumer relationship management. In most cases, those companies rely on standard solutions. 11/4/2011 1:51:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/Analysis-from-Credita-on-Swiss-parliament-Representatives-of-parties-SVP-and-FDP-have-the-most-business-mandates/ Swiss business information provider Credita took a look on the members of recently elected national assembly in regards to their business mandates. 11/4/2011 9:12:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/New-iPhone-App-Hoppenstedt-FirmenNavi-gives-mobile-access-to-data-about-Germanys-250000-largest-companies/ Retrieve detailed company information and routing directions on the go - for free during the indtroduction period 11/1/2011 1:40:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/Hoppenstedt360-Germany-Index-Economic-climate-in-Germany-is-stable---number-of-insolvencies-expected-to-decline-by-6-percent/ The outlook for German companies is still quite well, despite the uncertainties caused by the european debth crisis and the turbulences on the financial markets. This is proven by the Germany index from business information provider Hoppenstedt360 that was published for the first time in October. 10/24/2011 2:33:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2011/Acting-CFO-and-Acting-Regional-Director-Nordic-appointed-at-Bisnode/ Peter Ågren, Head of M&A, has been appointed Acting CFO. Joakim Plahn, Regional Controller Nordic, has been appointed Acting Regional Director Nordic until a permanent replacement has been found. 10/20/2011 2:42:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/EuroContactPool-takes-on-European-data-market-/ EuroContactPool, the pan-European data specialist, is to spearhead a European wide roll-out under its own brand, as part of an expansion by parent group, Bisnode. 10/13/2011 10:29:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/TradeDoubler-signs-new-agreement-with-Dun--Bradstreet-Sweden-in-order-to-integrate-DB-business-insight-into-Microsoft-CRM-/ TradeDoubler has chosen to extend their co-operation with Dun & Bradstreet Sweden. The new two year contract means that D&B Sweden will help TradeDoubler to automate the pre-sales process with qualified leads, realize the value of the integration to Microsoft CRM and automate the credit process. The agreement strengthens Dun & Bradstreet Sweden’s position as the leading provider of qualified global business information 10/10/2011 5:02:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/DB-Analysis-Payment-behaviour-of-German-companies-recoups/ Payment behaviour of German companies has improved again in September, despite the aggravating debt crisis. The D&B payment index improved significantly in September after it decreased in August. 10/10/2011 4:57:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2011/Johan-Wall-resigns-as-CEO-of-Bisnode/ Johan Wall leaves his position as CEO of Bisnode. Fredrik Åkerman, Business Area Director and CFO of Bisnode, has been appointed to serve as acting CEO until a replacement has been installed. 10/10/2011 7:48:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/Baby-bag-celebrates-20-year-in-Sweden/ Bisnode’s subsidiary Baby DM Scandinavia offer the business concept Baby Bag and Babybox.se for young families. 10/7/2011 4:10:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2011/Bisnode-divests-Anopress-IT-in-Czech-Republic/ Bisnode has divested Anopress IT AS, as a provider of media monitoring services in the Czech market. The sale is in line with Bisnode’s strategy to focus on the core offeringand realise synergies by reusing and packaging data in multiple solutions. 10/4/2011 3:00:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/Eckhard-Geulen-takes-over-as-Regional-Director-DACH-at-Bisnode/ Eckhard Geulen has taken over as Regional Director DACH at Bisnode, the leading provider of digital business information in Europe, effective September 1, 2011. 9/26/2011 11:00:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/Bisnode-Croatia-merges-Poslovna-Domena-and-WLW-Croatia-to-create-one-strong-unit/ Bisnode’s two Croatian companies, Poslovna Domena and WLW Croatia have as of September 1 merge their organisations into one company, Bisnode Croatia. The merger enables realization of synergies in shared services and creates a solid platform for future growth. 9/21/2011 7:53:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2011/Bisnodes-Mattias-Aronsson-nominated-as-CIO-of-the-Year-in-Sweden/ CIO Sweden magazine has chosen five candidates to compete for the title of CIO of the Year. Bisnode’s CIO Mattias Aronsson is one of the nominees. His work is central to Bisnode’s growth strategy, where IT supports both business and product development and drives synergy effects throughout Europe. 9/15/2011 10:42:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/Payment-behaviour-of-German-companies-degrades-for-the-first-time-in-two-years/ The debt crisis now reaches companies as well. The continuing problems of many countries in the Euro zone had an impact on the payment behaviour of German companies. The payment index of D&B Germany took a heavy dip in August, after improving for 24 months in a row. 9/7/2011 3:01:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2011/Bisnode-divests-Pointer/ Bisnode has divested Pointer AB, one of Sweden’s leading independent Business Intelligence consultancies. The sale is in line with Bisnode’s strategy to streamline its offering in digital business information and focus on its core business. 9/5/2011 1:00:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/Searching-suppliers-with-the-Blackberry-Wer-liefert-was-introduces-new-mobile-application/ Easy search queries, precise results and direct contact with suppliers are now available via a Blackberry app. 8/30/2011 12:02:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/DB-analyserar-hur-svenska-foretag-drabbas-av-den-lokala-krisen/ D&B har analyserat globala risker på import- och exportmarknaden. Det är främst tillverkandeindustrin och handeln som kan påverkas. D&B menar att företag behöver ett bredare perspektiv, speciellt de som gör affärer med utlandet. 8/29/2011 10:48:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2011/Interim-report-January-June-2011/ Bisnode is developing well and shows for the period a slightly improved operating margin and continued strong cash flow. 8/25/2011 11:06:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/DB-Switzerland-Analysis-on-insolvencies-and-new-founded-companies-for-July-2011/ The number of insolvencies remains on the same level as last year / Number of newly founded companies rises by 7% 8/24/2011 11:03:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/DB-analyses-Germanys-premier-football-league/ While the spanish Primera Division had to postpone the first matches of the season due to a strike, the dutch football association has put 14 teams under surveillance due to their financial situation. D&B Germany had a look on how the German premier football teams are doing from a financial perspective. 8/23/2011 11:46:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/New-DB-Special-Report-Trading-Globally-opportunities--risks/ Because of the current economic situation worldwide, D&B has launched a new global report on the risks and opportunities in global trading. Below is a summary of the D&B Special Report August 2011. 8/18/2011 11:00:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/PAR-launches-cloud-based-sales-tool/ PAR Solutions has launched a cloud based sales tool offering companies a possibility to find new customers in an easy way. The solution Agile Sales, developed with the partner Climber, analysis profitable good customers and suggest new similar customers to be contacted directly. 8/9/2011 3:47:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/Bisnode-Interact-analyses-Ten-percent-of-Europeans-move-each-year--and-dont-tell/ Every now and then companies believes that if the data is correct at the entry point, there is no need for data quality treatments later. 8/9/2011 1:12:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2011/Bisnodes-acquisition-of-Lindorff-Decision-completed-/ Bisnode announces the acquisition of Lindorff Decision in Norway of Lindorff Group is completed. The acquisition of Lindorff Decision has been approved by the Norwegian Competition Authority. The transaction was completed on July 1. 7/1/2011 1:27:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/Bonitetirs-launched-in-Serbia/ A partner to Bisnode, Solvent Rating d.o.o. from Belgrade in Serbia, has presented our digital service Boniteti.rs. It helps Serbian companies and market to get latest and quality information about businesses. It is also the 1st franchise that is using platform of Bonitete.si for the Serbian market – that means that Serbian data is integrated into Slovenian company Bonitete.si. 6/16/2011 8:38:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2011/Bisnode-Annual-Report-2010-/ Bisnode's Annual Report 2010 is now public. Read the web version, download the pdf-version or order a printed copy. 6/15/2011 11:03:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/Analysis-from-DB-Swiss-economy-runs-on-full-throttle/ 2 percent less insolvencies compared to last year - D&B expects new record with more than 40,000 new companies by the end of the year 5/25/2011 9:43:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/50-Years-of-SCOPE-Hoppenstedt-Publishing-celebrates-jubilee-of-the-German-industry-journal-with-the-highest-cirulation-numbers/ The leading German trade magazine keeps its readers updated on the latest developments and trends in industrial applications and technology - since 1961. 5/23/2011 5:03:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/Morten-Heimstad-appointed-as-new-Managing-Director-for-Hoppenstedt-Kreditinformationen/ Morten Heimstad, an expert in the credit solutions industry has been leading the operations of the company in the last two years and will continue the success story and growth path of Hoppenstedt CreditCheck 5/23/2011 11:04:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/More-firms-shutting-than-opening/ Poland saw more businesses closing than new ones opening in the first two months of 2011. 5/23/2011 10:44:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/Searching-for-products-and-suppliers-now-gets-even-more-social-with-ABConline/ Registered companies can add web videos, RSS feeds and Twitter accounts to their profile, while users can share search results with their social communities. 5/23/2011 9:19:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/Dominik-Eul-appointed-as-Head-of-Business-Development-DACH-and-Managing-Director-of-Bisnode-Informatics-Germany-alongside-current-Managing-Director-Thomas-Eyert/ New Managing Director shall streamline Bisnode’s strategic IT activities in the DACH region and work closely with the group’s CIO office 5/20/2011 9:00:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/DB-Studie-Zahlungsmoral-trotzt-den-Krise-in-Japan-und-der-arabischen-Welt---nur-Autozulieferer-mit-leicht-schlechterem-Zahlungsverhalten/ The payment behaviour of German companies has again improved slightly in April, despite the catastrophies in Japan and the turmoil in North Africa and Arabia. The payment index from D&B Germany improved for the 23rd month in a row. 5/10/2011 3:23:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2011/Interim-report-January-March-2011/ Stable performance with a continued good profitability. Revenue of SEK 1,052 million and operating margin, EBITA of 11.0 per cent. 5/9/2011 1:44:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/Credita-launches-monetas---a-portal-for-free-business-information/ Fast and comprehensive information is an important factor for business success in the digital age. Therefore, Credita from Switzerland is launching monetas, an internet portal that allows a free and uncomplicated access to business information. 5/6/2011 10:27:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2011/New-Board-of-Directors-at-Bisnode/ The General Meeting on May 4 2011 elected a new Board of Directors for Bisnode. Håkan Ramsin was elected Chairman for the sixth consecutive year and was once again entrusted with leading the Board of Bisnode. Carl Wilhelm Ros, Henrik Joelsson and Jonas Nyrén were re-elected and four new members were added to the Board; Ingrid Engström, Andreas Schönenberger, Jochen Gutbrod and Lars Pettersson. In addition, Cecilia Lundberg was elected as a deputy Board member. Filippa Bylander and Tommy Håkansson continue their duties as employee representatives of the Board. 5/5/2011 8:32:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2011/Bisnodes-acquisition-of-Lindorff-Match-closed/ Bisnode announces the closing of its acquisition of Lindorff Match from Lindorff Group. 5/2/2011 2:34:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/Report-from-DB-Poland--lower-bankruptcies-in-first-quarter-of-2011/ The first quarter of 2011 was the first period in three years when the number of bankruptcies lowered in Poland. This year’s total number of bankrupting companies is predicted to be slightly lower. However, some sectors like the construction industry still have problems, Rzeczpospolita reports, largest daily newspaper in Poland. 4/15/2011 11:03:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/Analysis-from-DB-Germany-Upswing-leads-to-rising-base-prices-and-shortages-for-German-companies/ German companies face rising purchasing prices for raw materials and bottlenecks at suppliers. Triggered by the strong economic upswing, securing resources and suppliers becomes a top priority for purchasing departments in 2011. In a recent survey conducted by business information supplier D&B Germany, purchasing managers gave securing supply a very high priority. Especially the rising price for oil leads to high costs for energy and production at the companies. 4/15/2011 9:48:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2011/Bisnode-acquires-remaining-minority-holding-in-Business-Check/ Bisnode has exercised its option to acquire the remaining minority holding of 49 per cent in Business Check AB, a supplier of credit solutions in Sweden. Through the acquisition, Bisnode is following its strategy to operate through wholly owned companies with good growth potential. 4/14/2011 9:00:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/DB-Austria-and-WISUR-support-the-project-My-Representative-with-their-global-company-database/ Respekt.net uses the global D&B database to research which companies Austrian politicians are shareholders of. The results will be made public on the platform "meineabgeordneten.at". 4/8/2011 2:34:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/Analysis-from-DB-German-payment-behaviour-improves-continously-despite-crises-in-Lybia-and-Japan/ German companies showed improved payment behaviour in March, despite the crisis in Japan and the turmoil in North Africa. The payment index from D&B increased for the 22nd time in a row in March. 4/8/2011 2:15:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2011/Bisnode-divests-non-core-operation-in-the-Netherlands/ Bisnode has divested a part of WDM Netherlands focusing on IT-related database hosting for fundraising organisations. The divestment is a result of Bisnode’s strategy to focus on core business. 4/8/2011 1:00:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/All-Nordic-countries-in-the-pocket/ Soliditet can now present an iPhone app that helps you make profitable businesses throughout the Nordic region by taking credit reports on companies in Denmark, Norway, Finland or Sweden. You get rapid feedback directly on your mobile using your existing Soliditet account. 3/31/2011 3:46:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/Wer-liefert-was-is-first-B2B-provider-to-leverage-crowdsourcing/ Users of Europe's leading supplier search engine can now actively contribute their knowledge about changed company data by using the function "Change company entry". With this, they can help other users as well. 3/31/2011 9:25:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/Analysis-from-DB-Switzerland-Good-economic-climate-leads-to-fewer-insolvencies-and-more-new-foundations/ An analysis of insolvencies and new founded companies by February 2011 from D&B Switzerland shows that the positive economic climate leads to a decrease of bankruptcies. In the first two months of 2011, 925 companies in Switzerland filed for bankruptcy. That is a 4 percent decrease compared to the same timeframe last year, 3/30/2011 2:03:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/Earthquake-shakes-Japanese-economy---DB-lowes-country-risk-rating/ D&B has lowered it's risk indicator for Japan from DB2c to DB3a. This measure was taken in light of the enormous aftermath of the earthquake and the tsunami on March 11, 2011. 3/18/2011 3:52:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2011/Bisnode-acquires-four-Creditinfo-SCHUFA-companies-in-the-Czech-Republic-Slovakia-and-Poland/ Bisnode has acquired four operations offering credit- and business information solutions. Located in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland the acquired companies strengthen Bisnode’s market position in Central Europe. Bisnode will benefit from significant synergies, and will be able to provide a more complete offering to the customers. 3/17/2011 2:00:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/Newsline-analyses-how-you-can-win-the-Swedish-song-contest/ Newsline have researched if statistics can show how to win the Swedish song contest. 3/10/2011 5:11:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/DB-Germany-and-Switzerland-have-best-country-rating-worldwide/ The country risk experts from business information provider D&B have lifted the country rating for Germany from DB1d to DB1c. This is the second improvement within four months. Besides Switzerland, Germany is the only country worldwide receiving the best rating from D&B. 3/10/2011 4:40:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/PAR-Connector-for-SalesForce-CRM/ Swedish data giant, PAR, has taken its first step into cloud computing with the launch of a plug-in to integrate with the market-leading Salesforce CRM. PAR Connector for Salesforce creates a seamless link between Salesforce CRM and PAR’s EuroContactPool, a comprehensive European business-to-business database, containing 22 million businesses. 3/7/2011 8:11:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/Analysis-from-DB-Germany-Payment-behaviour-improves-to-level-before-crisis---848-percent-of-German-companies-pay-within-due-time-in-Q4/ The splendid condition of the German economy is being reflected by the payment behaviour of German companies. A recent study of business information provider D&B Germany shows: In Q4 2010, 84.8 of the German companies paid their bills within due time. That is an increase by 1.6 points compared to the third quarter and 5.4 points better than the year before. The average delay of payment sank below the 9 days threshold in the last three months and is now at 8.8 days. 2/24/2011 5:05:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2011/Bisnode-acquires-Lindorff-Decision-and-Lindorff-Match-in-Norway/ Bisnode has acquired credit solutions company Lindorff Decision and 90.1 per cent of marketing solutions company Lindorff Match, located in Norway. Together with Bisnode’s existing operations, Bisnode will become the leading provider of credit and marketing solutions in Norway. The purchase price amounts to SEK 242 million (Enterprise Value). 2/22/2011 11:09:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/Report-from-DB-Poland-Polish-businesses-still-in-poor-condition/ Only 46 percent of Polish business owners declare that their situation is better than a year ago, indicates a study conducted this month by D&B Poland, a research institute, which analyzed 270,000 Polish businesses. 2/17/2011 2:52:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2011/Year-end-report-2010/ 2/17/2011 1:44:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/New-App-from-Wer-liefert-was-helps-to-quickly-find-suppliers-on-the-iPhone-or-the-iPad/ The free app from "Wer liefert was?" is a quick and easy way to find manufacturers, vendors and service suppliers when on the way. 2/14/2011 12:10:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/DB-ranks-the-strongest-growing-companies-for-Europes-500/ Europe's 500 awarded the strongest growing companies in Europe last thursday in the European parliament. D&B provided the list of the European best growing companies for Europe's 500 based on the data available on 190 million companies worldwide. 2/11/2011 3:40:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/DB-Payment-Index-rises-for-the-20th-time-Germany-payment-behaviour-continues-to-improve/ The payment morale of German companies has continued to increase in January due to the good economic climate. Even the seasonal setbacks in the retail and construction industry were not able to affect the continuing recovery of the payment behaviour. The D&B payment index rose for the 20th month in a row. 2/8/2011 10:10:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/DB-Poland-Number-of-bankruptcies-decreases-/ The number of companies going bankrupt is decreasing. According to analysis carried out by D&B Poland, 629 companies went bankrupt last year. This is about 9% less than in 2009. The greatest improvement can be seen in the transport industry where the number of bankruptcies has fallen by 23% y/y. Nevertheless, 2010 was still adverse to the construction industry. Last year, 98 construction companies went bankrupt which gives us an 35% increase. 1/28/2011 9:23:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/Switzerland-DB-integrates-national-company-ID-UID/ D&B Switzerland is the first credit agency in Switzerland to implement the new national company identification number "UID" for more than a half million registered companies. 1/27/2011 9:33:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/Switzerland-2010-was-record-year-with-37782-new-founded-companies-and-6204-bankruptcies/ 2010 broke all records: Never before had there been more newly founded companies and more bankruptcies in Switzerland than in 2010. In total 37,682 new companies were officially registered - a seven percent increase over 2009, when especially in the first six months only few new companies were founded. D&B Switzerland expects a further increase in foundations of new companies in 2011. 1/24/2011 3:24:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/DB-Switzerland-is-the-most-secure-country-worldwide/ Business information provider D&B ranks Switzerland as the most secure country worldwide from a business perspective. Only five countries receive a DB1 rating from D&B which represent the lowest risk category. Besides Switzerland, these are Germany, Norway, Australia and Canada. Those four countries have a DB1d rating. 1/18/2011 11:27:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2010/Bisnode-acquires-Vendemore/ Bisnode acquires fast-growing company Vendemore AB and broadens its offering into a new market segment. Vendemore maximises and more effectively drives new and add-on sales for B2B companies with the help of innovative new solutions for leads generation and selective online advertising. Bisnode acquires 51 per cent of the shares from the founders and will focus on increased expansion for the company. 1/18/2011 9:06:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2011/Bisnode-acquires-Vendemore/ Bisnode acquires fast-growing company Vendemore AB and broadens its offering into a new market segment. Vendemore maximises and more effectively drives new and add-on sales for B2B companies with the help of innovative new solutions for leads generation and selective online advertising. Bisnode acquires 51 per cent of the shares from the founders and will focus on increased expansion for the company. 1/18/2011 9:06:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/Bisnode-appoints-Dieter-Bodingbauer-as-New-Managing-Director-of-DB-Austria-and-WISUR/ On January 1, 2011, Dieter Bodingbauer started his new position as Managing Director of the Austrian Bisnode subsidiaries D&B Information Services GmbH and Wirtschaftsauskunftei WISUR GmbH. Bodingbauer shall further expand the Austrian operations of the leading European provider of digital business information and increase its market share. 1/11/2011 1:00:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/DB-analysis-Germany-payment-behaviour-improves-again---for-the-19th-time-in-a-row/ Due to the strong development of the German economy, the payment behaviour of German companies has again improved in December. The D&B payment index rose for the 19th consecutive time. 1/7/2011 2:19:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/Study-by-RAAD-Research-Product-Data-Management-is-advancing/ Prduct Data Management (PDM) is a central building block when implementing a Product Lifecycle Management. A recent study from German market research company RAAD research shows: Two thirds of all manufacturing companies in Germany use such a solution as interface between technical IT (CAx) and business-management IT solutions. 1/7/2011 2:03:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2011/DB-outlook-Global-Economy-2011---recovery-continues-but-not-everywhere/ The global economy's growth will slow down in 2011 to 3 percent, says an analysis from business information provider D&B. This is slower than in 2010, when the growth was 3.5 percent. The economic developments of Germany, the G20 and other OECD countries will diverge. 1/5/2011 5:02:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/Study-from-RAAD-Research-Concept-of-Product-Lifecycle-Management-has-gained-a-foothold/ The concept of Product Lifefcycle Management (PLM) is now widespread within the German manufacturing industry. More than 50 percent of the companies have a corporate wide consistent strategy for PLM. 12/23/2010 11:37:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/DB-Hungary-anlaysis-Incorporation-sectors-determined-as-being-at-risk-payment-behavior-in-Q3-2010/ Dun & Bradstreet Hungary’s latest analysis shows that ’Retail trade’ is the new member among the Top 5 sectors that are determined as being at the highest risk of failure. Nevertheless, the number of incorporations is still growing in the sector. 12/14/2010 11:02:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/PAR-and-Experian-announce-B2B-data-partnership/ Pan-European data specialist, PAR, and global information services company Experian have agreed a business to business data sharing partnership. Under the agreement, Experian will integrate its UK National Business Database with PAR’s EuroContactPool business-to-business (B2B) database, enhancing the coverage of PAR’s UK data offering to its Direct Marketing clients across Europe. 12/14/2010 10:37:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2010/Bisnode-acquires-Poslovna-Domena-in-Croatia-/ Bisnode has signed an agreement to acquire Poslovna Domena, the market-leading business information solutions provider in Croatia. The acquisition strengthens Bisnode’s position in the Croatian business information market and will generate significant synergies with existing operations. 12/13/2010 10:23:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/DB-German-payment-behaviour-keeps-improving-in-November/ German companies have again shown an improved payment behaviour in November. This is a result of the strong economic development. The payment index from D&B Germany rose for the 18th consecutive time. 12/9/2010 9:30:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/DB-Switzerland-expects-record-breaking-number-of-new-businesses-in-Switzerland/ Business information provider D&B Switzerland has published an analysis on new founded businesses and insolvencies in Switzerland. D&B is expecting a record breaking number of 37,000 new companies by the end of the year. 12/6/2010 4:12:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/Analysis-from-RAAD-Research-The-needle-in-a-haystack---corporate-client-potential-in-the-DACH-region/ On it's search for new revenue sources, SAP has primarily targeted medium sized companies in recent years. But also in the market for large corporate clients in the DACH region, there are still some companies without SAP software. This is the result of a market segment analysis conducted by RAAD during the summer of 2010. 12/1/2010 9:57:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/AAA-Soliditet-Denmark-strengthens-offering-and-breaks-monopoly-through-new-cooperation/ Credit solutions companies AAA Soliditet Denmark and Debitor Registret have entered into a new Nordic partnership that will give the customers full coverage of credit reports on both companies and individuals. 12/1/2010 7:26:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/DB-F1-index-Finance-check-on-Formula-1-teams/ Private owned formula one racing teams again reach top positions at D&B's fourth F1 index. From a financial perspective, Williams is the "value champion 2010" with an absolute top position, followed by Mercedes-Benz GP, Torro Rosso and double world champion Red Bull. 11/25/2010 6:04:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/The-typical-German-top-manager-is-named-Michael-Muller-or-Sabine-Schmidt---according-to-the-Hoppenstedt-manager-database-/ An analysis of Germany's largest manager database with more than 1 million decision makers shows: Men and women in German executive suites still have predominantly traditional first and last names. 11/25/2010 5:44:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/Analysis-of-DB-Switzerland-6200-bankruptcies-expected-until-end-of-2010---25-increase/ D&B Switzerland has analysed the number of insolvencies and newly founded companies from January to October 2010. 11/25/2010 5:30:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/Downwards-trend-DB-lowers-country-rating-for-Ireland/ D&B has significantly lowered the country rating for Ireland to DB4a at the beginning of November. This degradation was necessary in the light of the ramshackled Irish banking industry and the latest developments. Back in September, Ireland was ranked three quartiles better at DB3b by the country risk experts from D&B. 11/23/2010 10:21:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/Analysis-from-Hoppenstedt-on-women-in-leadership-positions-Germany-still-a-developing-nation/ Executive chairs in Germany remain an almost male only territory. This is the result of Hoppenstedt Firmeninformationen's analysis "Women in leadership positions". Since 1995, the supplier of business information analyses its company database of the 300,000 largest German companies with one million decision makers for this purpose. 11/11/2010 2:05:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2010/Bisnode-Interim-report-January-September-2010/ Bisnode is continuing to perform well. 11/8/2010 1:32:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/DB-analysis-German-payment-behaviour-continues-improvement-in-October/ The payment behaviour of German companies has improved again in October. The analysis of D&B Germany attributes this to the continuing upswing of the German economy. 11/8/2010 11:16:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/DB-sets-country-rating-for-Germany-on-1/ Business information provider D&B has set the country risk indicator for Germany from DB2a to DB1d in October. With this improvement, Germany is the only country in Europe besides Switzerland and Norway with a "1" rating. 11/2/2010 10:48:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/Wer-liefert-was-celebrates-15th-anniversary-on-the-internet/ Supplier search engine "Wer liefert was?" is sucessful on the internet since 1995 11/2/2010 10:29:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/DB-170-million-global-company-profiles-reduce-risks-in-worldwide-trade/ Business information provider D&B is now offering access to more than 170 million company profiles worldwide. To achieve that, D&B has increased the number of company profiles in the D&B database by 10 million entries in the past 6 months. 10/14/2010 9:52:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2010/Bisnode-board-member-Torgny-Eriksson-passes-away/ Bisnode deeply regrets to report the passing away of Bisnode board member Torgny Eriksson, 63. 10/12/2010 8:46:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/Newsline-is-launching-a-new-information-service/ Newsline has developed a new service that provides users with a quick and relevant overview of what is happening around companies, people and industries. 10/11/2010 2:08:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2010/Bisnode-acquires-Yritystele-from-Eniro-/ Bisnode has signed an agreement to acquire Yritystele, a B2B online business information and search operation in Finland. Yritystele, part of Eniro Finland, has around 130,000 unique visitors per week and more than 6,000 customers. The Yritystele acquisition will strengthen Bisnode’s position in the Finnish business information market and will create a foundation for the launch of new products. 10/11/2010 8:00:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/DB-Switzerland-Insolvencies-and-new-founded-companies-by-September-2010/ D&B Switzerland has analysed the bankruptcies and newly founded companies for September 2010 and is expecting a record level on new company foundations for the year 2010. 10/8/2010 2:17:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/Analysis-of-DB-Germany-Payment-behaviour-continues-its-positive-trend/ The payment behaviour of German companies has continued to improve in September. The D&B payment index rose for the 16th consecutive time. 10/8/2010 2:05:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/EADP-Awards-Bisnode-company-Wer-liefert-was-honoured-by-European-Association-of-Directory-Publishers/ Germany’s leading supplier search engine wins in the category “Innovation in Business to Business” with its innovative search technology 9/24/2010 11:43:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/Analysis-of-DB-Switzerland-Almost-4000-insolvencies-since-January-2010/ Huge differences in economic dynamics between the Swiss cantons. 9/22/2010 3:53:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/Fredrik-Trulsson-New-MD-for-Baby-DM-Scandinavia/ Fredrik Trulsson has been appointed as new Managing Director of the Bisnode subsidiary Baby DM Scandinavia, a direct marketing company targeting families. Fredrik Trulsson has long experience within marketing and has served as Marketing Director in both the media and other consumer product driven industries. 9/15/2010 3:20:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/German-companies-leave-crisis-behind-in-terms-of-payment-behaviour/ The payment behaviour of German companies has reached it's best level since the beginning of the global economic crisis. The payment index of D&B Germany rose in August for the fifteenth time in a row. 9/7/2010 12:03:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/InfoTorg-is-now-available-for-iPhone/ InfoTorg has developed an application that gives you access to daily updated information, wherever you are. In addition to facts about companies and individuals we offer information on vehicles. You will also receive business news from InfoTorg Juridik, free of charge. 9/7/2010 9:32:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/Swedish-credit-reports-now-available-in-Android-mobile-phones/ It is now possible to get credit reports on Swedish companies directly on the cell phone. The credit- & business information company Soliditet is first in Sweden to develop an Android app for business information. 9/3/2010 5:13:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/Special-analysis-from-DB-Switzerland-Swiss-companies-export-to-safe-countries/ Only low country risk at the most important export recipients 9/2/2010 5:47:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2010/Bisnode-Interim-report-January-April/ Improved operating margin and strong cash flow 8/31/2010 11:26:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/PAR-supplies-business-data-for-Google-Maps/ Google has appointed the European database specialist, PAR, to supply business data for Google maps for Sweden and Finland. Under the agreement, PAR will provide, and continually update, data for Google maps from its pan-European business database, EuroContactPool. 8/25/2010 8:23:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/DB-analysis-Germany-in-upswing---payment-behaviour-in-second-quarter-better-than-before-the-crisis/ The payment behaviour of German companies has again increased in the second quarter of 2010. The analysis of business information provider D&B Germany shows that 82.3 percent of all companies pay their bills in due time - a higher level than before the crisis started. The number rose by 1.6 percent compared to the previous quarter and by 3.9 percent compared to the same quarter last year. 7/28/2010 4:32:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/Payment-behaviour-of-German-companies-increases-again-in-June/ The payment behaviour of German companies has again improved in June. The D&B payment index rose in June for the twelfth time in a row. 7/7/2010 5:50:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/DB-Germany-starts-blog-on-country-risks-and-country-ratings/ D&B Germany, leading business information provider, has started a new blog with focus on country risk assessments and country ratings. In this Blog, D&B will cover current political and economical market changes influencing foreign business. Further topics will be risk assessments with counry ratings, payment behaviour in foreign countries and the global economic development. 6/22/2010 3:51:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/Analysis-of-DB-Switzerland-Number-of-bankruptcies-still-increasing/ D&B Switzerland has analysed the company bankruptcies and new established companies for the first five months of 2010. 6/22/2010 12:04:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/Study-from-DB-Every-fifth-German-automotive-supplier-still-in-risk-of-bankruptcy/ An industry analysis of business information provider D&B Germany shows that still every fifth supplier in the German autmobile industry is threatened by insolvency. The number of companies that are in the highest risk level has doubled in the past two years. 6/17/2010 5:45:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/Credit-assessment-on-the-go-Hoppenstedt-published-Lift360-iPhone-app/ Business information provider Hoppenstedt360 is the first German supplier to deliver credit and risk information to the iPhone via an app. The Lift360 app allows customers to retrieve credit reports on business partners from the Hoppenstedt360 database while they are on the way. 6/15/2010 2:15:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/Hoppenstedt-Firmeninformationen-New-index-shows-quality-of-adress-data-in-B2B-marketing-and-CRM-databases-for-the-first-time/ Hoppenstedt Firmeninformationen analyses gaps, errors and update necessities in customers' adress portfolios and rates their quality with the Hoppenstedt Quality Index. 6/15/2010 10:30:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2010/Bisnode-divests-Emric/ Bisnode has divested its 50.1 per cent stake in Emric, one of Sweden’s leading providers of software, qualified consulting services and outsourcing in the credit and loan area. The transaction will not have any noticeable effect on Bisnode’s earnings for 2010. 6/9/2010 3:20:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/Analysis-of-DB-Germany-Payment-behaviour-of-German-companies-continues-to-improve-in-May/ The payment behaviour of German companies has again improved, shows an analysis of business information provider D&B Germany. The D&B payment index rose for the eleventh time in a row. 6/9/2010 10:47:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/Caroline-Spets-new-President-of-Svenska-Nyhetsbrev/ Caroline Spets has been appointed as the new managing director of Svenska Nyhetsbrev, a provider of news and business information in both digital and printed form. Caroline has a diverse background in the media and information industry and comes most recently from a position as Sales Director of the sister company InfoTorg. 6/2/2010 6:00:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2010/Bisnode-launches-new-credit-solutions-company-in-Germany/ Bisnode, a leading provider of digital business information in Europe, has launched a new flexible credit information and risk management service in Germany. Hoppenstedt360, which covers the high-end domestic market, addresses the growing demand for business information integrated into the customer’s business processes. 5/31/2010 8:46:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/Website-of-logistiscs-magazine-handling-relaunched/ Hoppenstedt Publishing has relaunched the website of its trade journal "handling", the leading German magazine on handling techniques, factory automation and intralogistics. 5/28/2010 11:44:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/PAR-adds-Swiss-data-to-EuroContactPool-/ Pan-European data specialist, PAR AB, has added Swiss companies to its world-leading business-to-business (B2B) database, EuroContactPool. 5/27/2010 4:01:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/Magazine-engine-from-Hoppenstedt-Publishing-awarded-as-trade-journal-of-the-year-2010/ Deutsche Fachpresse - the association of German trade journal publishers - has awarded the publication "engine" from Hoppenstedt Publishing with one of its sought-after "Trade Media of the year 2010" awards. 5/27/2010 11:21:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/Bonitetesi-launched----a-company-data-portal-from-Bisnode-Slovenia/ Bisnode Slovenia is proud to present Bonitete.si, a portal that offers credit company data from 11,2 million companies in Slovenia, Germany and Italy. Data from Croatian companies will be available in the end of summer. The portal is interconnected with an advanced standardized search engine and all search on Bonitete.si is free of charge. Credit reports are charged per piece or on yearly bases. 5/26/2010 8:31:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/DB-Survey-Risk-Management-in-the-Purchasing-Department-safeguards-the-companys-success/ Procurement managers from companies with a well organised and established risk management have a much more relaxed attitude towards the financial and economical crisis than their colleagues from companies that have not yet implemented such measures. This is the result of a survey business information provider D&B Germany conducted among procurement managers from German companies. 5/18/2010 3:08:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2010/Bisnode-divests-ABC-companies-/ Bisnode has divested the ABC companies offering product information in Belgium, France, Luxembourg and the Netherlands to a privately owned company based in Luxembourg. The divestment will incur a minor capital loss but have no significant effects on earnings 2010. 5/18/2010 11:01:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/DB-Analysis-Payment-behaviour-of-German-companies-keeps-improving-in-April/ The payment behaviour of German companies is further improving. This is the result of a recent analysis from D&B Germany. The D&B payment index rose for the tenth time in a row. 5/10/2010 10:41:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/DB-Switzerland-Analysis-on-insolvencies-and-newly-founded-companies-in-2010/ Already more than 2000 bankruptcies in the first four months of 2010 5/7/2010 9:42:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2010/Bisnode-Interim-report-January-March-2010/ 5/6/2010 11:45:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/Hoppenstedt-Publishing-launches-Plastics-Network-with-new-websites-from-Kunststoff-Magazin-and-Kunststoff-Datenbank/ Decision makers from the plastics industry now find industry knowledge, suppliers and products bundled in one place. 5/6/2010 10:32:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2010/Bisnode-divests-part-of-operations-in-PAR/ Bisnode’s subsidiary PAR, has divested part of its offering in sales of printing routines and information logistics. The divestment, which was completed on May 1, is a result of an increased focus on the core business and will not have any significant impact on earnings during 2010. 5/5/2010 3:05:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/Business-Check-now-available-through-iPhone/ Customers can now get access to Business Check through their iPhone. The iPhone app is free and can easily be downloaded via app-store. Both search engine and reports are mobile adjusted and the touch screen makes the work go faster and much easier. 5/5/2010 1:58:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/Study-of-DB-German-Payment-behaviour-reaches-best-level-in-two-years/ The payment behaviour of German companies continues to recover in the first quarter of 2010. A study from business information provider D&B Germany shows that now 80.7 percent of the companies pay their bills in due time. This is the highest level in two years. In addition, the average days in delay dropped to 9.3 days, thus also breaking the negative trend of the recent years. 4/28/2010 5:42:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/Switzerland-Wave-of-insolvencies-continues-in-2010/ D&B Switzerland has analysed the insolvencies and company foundations in Switzerland for the first quarter of 2010. 4/28/2010 9:45:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2010/Bisnode-Annual-Report-2009-/ Bisnode's annual report 2009 is now public. Read the webversion, download the pdf-version or order a printed copy. 4/28/2010 8:48:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2010/Bisnode-divests-Office-Team-/ Bisnode divests IT vendor Office Team AS, part of Norwegian ONE Holding AS. The divestment will have no significant effects on Bisnode earnings. The remaining company, ONE Software AS, offers web-based CRM applications and will be kept and further developed. The divestment follows a review of ONE Holding that included the organisational merger of ONE Software and Lundalogik Norway in late 2009. 4/21/2010 9:59:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/Swedish-best-insurance-companies-awarded/ Swedish leading newsletter in the insurance industry, Risk & Försäkring, have awarded the best insurance companies in five different categories. 4/15/2010 12:34:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/New-editor-in-chief-at-at-magazine-CAD-CAM-Report-from-Hoppenstedt-Publishing/ Michael Corban takes over the helm at the leading German trade magazine for computer aided construction and production on May 15 4/15/2010 10:30:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/Superoffice-appoints-PAR-to-manage-Data-Quality/ SuperOffice AS, owner of the leading European CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system, has made a major investment in data quality with the appointment of Swedish data giant, PAR. 4/12/2010 10:16:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/Payment-behaviour-of-german-companies-shows-only-slight-improvement-in-March/ The payment behaviour of German companies has improved only slightly in March, after it had shown stronger improvements in recent months. This is the result of an analysis from business information provider D&B Germany. The D&B Payment Index rose in March for the ninth consecutive time. 4/9/2010 12:05:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/DB-Switzerland-Study-on-Payment-Behaviour-for-Q42009/ Payment behaviour shows slight improvement - companies delay payment by an average of 18.1 days 4/9/2010 10:11:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/7-check-lists-for-online-marketing-beginners/ The German knowledge portal "Onlinemarketing Praxis" - an initiative of "Wer liefert was?" - supports corporate decision makers at selecting appropriate marketing activities on the internet. 4/9/2010 9:43:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/DB-F1-Index-Financial-Check-on-the-Formula-1-Racing-Teams-for-the-season-2010/ Red Bull: Dominating the circuit, just average in the index / Williams: Privately owned team is top scorer / Mercedes-Benz GP: Profitable in the future with new sponsors / Quo vadis Lotus, Virgin and HRT? 4/7/2010 5:46:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/Ratingse---New-site-for-business-information/ On April 1 the Bisnode subsidiary Soliditet introduced a free internet service called Rating.se for information on businesses and organizations. At the same time a collaboration with the search service hitta.se is initiated where Soliditet and Rating.se becomes a supplier of advanced business information to hitta.se. 4/6/2010 11:04:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2010/Bisnode-acquires-Bilfakta/ Bisnode has signed an agreement to acquire Bilfakta i Sverige AB, Sweden’s largest database of automotive information. Bisnode’s subsidiary InfoTorg currently offers InfoBil, a comprehensive information service for the automobile industry, and bank and insurance companies. The acquisition of Bilfakta will strengthen its offering with extensive new and historical automotive technical facts. 4/1/2010 9:00:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/Dark-clouds-over-Spain-DB-lowers-country-rating-for-Spain/ D&B has lowered the country risk indicator for Spain in march by one quartile to DB3b. In doing so, the business information provider reacted to the detoriating market outlook. Factors for this are a continuing decline of the economy, a negative development of the labour market, a constrained liquidity situation and an increased inflation rate. 3/19/2010 9:15:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/Hoppenstedt-Publishing-New-web-site-of-LABO-kicks-off-the-new-Lab-and-Mecial-Network/ Users and decision makers find all relevant information on laboratory equipment, life sciences and medical technology through LABO Online, SEiBT Medical Technology and MTA Dialog 3/17/2010 10:00:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/Analysis-of-DB-Germany-Contract-awarding-by-public-authorities-is-intransparent/ The way public authorities in Germany are selecting suppliers and contractors is not very transparent. This is the result of a survey conducted by business information provider D&B Germany. Surveyed academic experts and industry insiders specially criticized the transparency of selection criterias applied for contract awarding where formal bidding is not required. The majority of the surveyed experts see the need to improve the Risk Management of Procurement Departments of Public Sectors. 3/15/2010 9:17:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/Payment-behaviour-of-German-companies-improves-in-February---DB-payment-index-reaches-8078-percent/ The payment behaviour of German companies has again improved in February. This is the result of a study of business information provider D&B Germany. The D&B payment index rose the eighth consecutive time. 3/5/2010 3:00:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/Hoppenstedt-study-Women-in-Management-Percentag-of-women-in-leading-positions-in-Germany-continues-to-grow-but-on-the-absolute-top-positions-women-are-still-scarce/ For 15 years now, Hoppenstedt Firmeninformationen is conducting periodic studies on the percentage of women in the first and second tier of top management in German companies. The latest study shows that the number of women in management grows especially with small and medium sized companies. But large corporations and listed companies are still steered primarly by men. And: The eastern German states show far more women in leading position than the western German states. 3/5/2010 12:28:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/DB-Switzerland-Already-more-than-1000-bankruptcies-in-the-first-two-months-of-2010/ D&B Switzerland counted 1,003 registered companies that filed for bankruptcy in the first two months of 2010. This is a 39 percent increase compared to the same period in 2009. 748 of these bankruptcies can be attributed to insolvencies - a 23 percent increase. 3/4/2010 6:21:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/Change-of-management-in-Pointer/ Åsa Landén Ericsson has been recruited as new Managing Director of Pointer, a Swedish business intelligence company in the Bisnode group. Åsa has a background in telecommunications and IT and comes recently from the assignment as Acting President and CEO of the listed software and IT consulting company ENEA. 3/4/2010 8:28:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/DB-Germany-now-has-data-on-more-than-160-million-companies-worldwide/ Business Information provider D&B Gemany now allows access to more than 160 million company profiles from around the globe. In the past eight months, D&B was able to add another 10 million entries to its database via the D&B Worldwide Network. In all regions of the world, D&B employees collect data on companies, be it in automated procedures or by research on location. 3/2/2010 11:39:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/DB-Switzerland-Wave-of-insolvencies-continues-in-2010---6000-Swiss-companies-fight-to-survive/ Dun & Bradstreet Switzerland has published the latest figures on corporate insolvencies and company establishements in Switzerland. In January 2010 481 companies filed for bankruptcy - an 38% increase compared to January 2009. 2/19/2010 9:29:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2010/Bokslutskommunike-2009/ 2/18/2010 8:20:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/B2B-supplier-database-Who-builds-machinery-with-new-design-and-functionality/ Hoppenstedt Publishing extends searching and filtering functionality of Germany's leading database for the machine building and engineering industry. 2/17/2010 10:07:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/Change-of-management-in-WDM-Netherlands/ Frederik Eshuis has been appointed as new Managing Director of WDM Netherlands, a Bisnode company and one of Netherlands leading providers of services for consumer marketing. Frederik Eshuis has long experience in direct marketing to consumers and has served as managing director of Bisnode’s subsidiary Baby DM Scandinavia, a direct marketing company targeting families. 2/15/2010 9:03:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/Supplier-search-engine-Wer-liefert-was-launches-multinational-company-profiles/ German supplier search engine "Wer liefert was?" now also shows profiles of export-oriented companies from abroad. This is made possible through a network of supplier search engines in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. 2/8/2010 9:47:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/DB-payment-index-German-payment-behaviour-continues-to-improve-in-January/ The payment behaviour of German companies has continued it's improvement process in January 2010. This is the result of a study conducted by D&B Germany. The D&B payment index rose for the seventh consecutive time. 2/5/2010 2:56:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/Nordic-Telecom-a-brand-new-newsletter-on-the-telecoms-market-in-the-Nordics/ Svenska Nyhetsbrev – Sweden’s leading publisher of susbscription based newsletters – launches today Nordic Telecom, the first ever newsletter covering the telecoms market in all Nordic countries, in English. Nordic Telecom comes out once a week and gives decision-makers within the Nordic region’s telecoms market a quick and concise overview of current business, financial and regulatory issues. 2/3/2010 11:11:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/DB-study-on-global-economy-in-2010-Uncertain-outlook/ The national economies of North America, Europe and Japan will only show mediocre growth rates in 2010 and some of them might even continue to decline. This is the result of an international assessment from D&B Country Risk Services. 1/21/2010 4:46:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/Hoppenstedt-Publishing-launches-its-online-Industrial-Network-with-new-website-of-B2B-magazine-SCOPE/ "Hoppenstedt Publishing Industrial Network" knits together three leading German B2B trade publications and the industrial database SEiBT to become the preferred information resource for decision makers in the manufacturing industry. 1/21/2010 9:33:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/PAR-AB-announces-marketing-agreement-with-Direct-Group-US/ Gothenburg, Sweden: 12 January 2010 – Swedish European data specialist, PAR AB – owner of the EuroContactPool database – has announced a reciprocal agreement with Direct Group, a fully integrated U.S.-based direct marketing services provider. 1/14/2010 3:12:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/Wer-liefert-was-launches-Germanys-first-supplier-search-engine-for-mobile-devices/ "Wer liefert was?" (WLW) has launched an optimized version of it's leading supplier search engine. Mobile users now find manufacturers, distributors or service partners quick and easy - as they are used to from the regular website. With it's new mobile website, WLW is the first player in the market with such an offering. 1/11/2010 11:58:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/DB-Germany-Payment-Index-reaches-in-December-best-level-in-the-last-two-years/ The payment behaviour of German companies has reached the best level in two years in December 2009. This is the result of a study conducted by D&B Germany. The index rose significantly in December for the sixth consecutive time. 1/8/2010 1:38:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2010/DB-Switzerland-2009-was-a-record-year-for-bankruptcies---5105-companies-became-insolvent/ Dun & Bradstreet Switzerland has published a detailed report on bankruptcies in Switzerland in 2009. December 2009 showed the highest number of insolvencies in one month for the last decade with 558 companies. In the whole year 2009, as predicted by D&B, for the first time more than 5,000 companies went bankrupt. The total number of 5105 represents an increase of 26.7% compared to 2008. 1/6/2010 4:19:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2009/Bisnode-divests-holding-in-Qbrick/ Bisnode has divested its holding of close to 14 per cent in Qbrick, Sweden’s leading provider of Web TV and streaming media solutions. 12/30/2009 8:00:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2009/Bisnode-divests-companies-in-construction-information/ Bisnode has divested Sverige Bygger AB and Norge Bygges AS, two market-leading providers of high quality and user-friendly information and marketing services for the construction industry. The buyer is the Finnish media group Talentum Oyj and the sale will generate a minor capital gain. 12/30/2009 2:45:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2009/DB-Formula-1-credit-check-Toyota-world-champion-at-DB-F1-Index/ Even though Toyota has determined its Formula 1 commitment: the team has financially a clean record. According to an international assessment carried out by D&B Deutschland, the business information service, the former employer of F1 race driver Timo Glock takes first place on the D&B F1 index, with 99 points, at the end of 2009 season. The Japanese team takes the unofficial title “D&B F1 Index world champion” due to their excellent payment performance. Toyota payed their invoices five days before the contractually agreed date. 12/18/2009 9:35:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2009/Bisnode-acquires-Teleadress/ Bisnode has signed an agreement to acquire Swedish TA Teleadress Information AB from Schibsted Tillväxtmedier AB. With the acquisition Bisnode strengthens its position as a supplier of high quality consumer information while at the same time gaining clear cost synergies. 12/15/2009 8:30:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2009/DB-Germany-lowers-country-rating-for-Dubai/ D&B Germany has lowered the risk indicator for the emirate Dubai by one quartile from DB2a to DB2b with negative prognosis. The decision was made after the state owned holding company Dubai World suddenly requested an adjournment for the pay back of bonds in the sum of 5.25 billion US Dollar at the end of November. 12/14/2009 6:02:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2009/Bisnode-acquires-Directinet/ Bisnode has signed an agreement to acquire Directinet Group, a leading provider of online direct marketing solutions in France. With the acquisition Bisnode will strengthen its market position in marketing information services in France and leverage synergies at the local and pan-European level. 12/14/2009 8:30:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2009/Bisnode-divests-Finfo/ Bisnode has divested the Swedish company Finfo Information AB to Norwegian Logiq AS. Finfo is a provider of effective solutions of handling of article information between suppliers and customers, which creates the conditions for an efficient e-retail process. 12/9/2009 12:30:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2009/Germany-Payment-Behaviour-improves-to-level-from-February/ The recovery of the German economy is reflected in the improving payment behaviour of the companies. In November, the payment behaviour reached the level it had in the beginning of the year the last time. The German payment index from D&B increased in November significantly and rose the fifth time in a row. 12/7/2009 4:01:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2009/Lundalogik-to-merge-with-ONE-software/ Norwegian ONE software has announced an organisational merger with Lundalogik Norway. ONE software is a developer of web-based CRM systems, while Lundalogik is Sweden’s leading provider or CRM, sales support, customer care and help desk solutions. 12/2/2009 8:38:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2009/Bankruptcy-When-Is-Enough-Enough/ A lot of companies close every day and then emerge again without the debt and the responsibility that forced the original company to file for bankruptcy. A new analysis from Greens Erhvervsinformation shows that it the same persons who speculate in letting others pay the debt. 11/30/2009 1:59:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2009/Par-links-with-Spectron-to-Offer-EuroContactPool-database-in-Belgium/ The Swedish-based European data specialist, PAR, has linked up with Spectron Business Solutions to market and sell its EuroContactPool database in Belgium. The EuroContactPool business-to-business (B2B) database is the fastest growing and one of the most comprehensive in the world, covering 22 million companies and 16.4 million executives across 16 European countries. PAR and Spectron Business Solutions are both companies in the Bisnode Group. 11/9/2009 9:38:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2009/DB-Payment-Index-Germany-Payment-behaviour-improves-slightly-in-October/ The payment behaviour of German companies has again improved slightly in November. This is the result of a study of D&B Germany. The D&B payment index rose the fourth time in a row. 11/6/2009 2:09:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2009/Bisnode-Germany-acquires-RAAD-Research-/ Bisnode Germany has acquired RAAD Research GmbH, one of Germany’s leaders in market research and analysis for the IT sector. RAAD will become a part of the Bisnode subsidiary Hoppenstedt Firmeninformationen, a premium business information provider in Germany. Hoppenstedt is using RAAD’s know-how to set up a new division for industry-specific surveys and analyses. 11/6/2009 1:56:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2009/Bisnode-Interim-Report-January-September-2009/ Bisnode Interim Report January-September 2009 11/5/2009 9:00:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2009/Bisnode-Acquires-Kauppalehti-121/ Bisnode has acquired Finnish Kauppalehti 121, a leader in direct marketing services. Kauppalehti 121 provides high value-added services for targeted and interactive marketing. With the acquisition of Kauppalehti 121 from Finnish publishers group Alma Media, Bisnode strengthens its market position within marketing information services in Finland. 11/4/2009 9:00:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2009/Hoppenstedt-Firmeninformationen-takes-over-RAAD-Research-and-launches-new-division-for-market-research-and-analyses/ Acquisition of Germany’s leading business IT analysts lays the foundation for expanding the market research, survey and analysis business 11/3/2009 5:24:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2009/Downside-Trend-has-stopped-German-payment-behaviour-has-slightly-improved-in-Q3-2009/ The payment behaviour of German companies has slightly improved in the third quarter of 2009. 78.75 percent of all German companies pay their bills in due time. This is the result of a study on payment behaviour conducted by D&B Germany. It shows a slight increase by 0.34 percent compared to the previous quarter. "The downside trend seems to have stopped for now," says Thomas Dold, managing director of D&B Germany. "If the forecasts of a light economic growth in 2010 are fulfilled, we will see a further stabilization of the payment behaviour in Germany." 10/30/2009 11:21:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2009/Johan-Anstensrud-New-Head-of-Bisnode-Norway/ Johan Anstensrud has been recruited as the new Head of Bisnode Norway. Johan has recently been Enterprise Director at Microsoft Russia and has held a number of management positions at Microsoft. Johan has a degree from Harvard Business School and has previously worked for the international consultancy firm McKinsey & Co. Bisnode also announces the creation of region Nordic under direction of regional director Mats Erwald. 10/12/2009 11:45:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2009/DB-Payment-Index-Germany-Upwards-Trend-continues-in-September/ The German payment behaviour has again slightly improved in September. This is the result of a study by business information provider D&B Germany. The index improved the fourth time in a row, from 78.72% in August to 78.82% in September. It is now nearing the level it had in March 2009. 10/7/2009 2:00:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2009/EADP-Awards-2009-Two-awards-for-Bisnode-Germany/ European Association of Directory and Database Publishers awards Hoppenstedt Firmendatenbank and sales force controlling at „Wer liefert Was?“ 9/28/2009 11:46:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2009/More-transparency-with-regard-to-Russian-companies/ Russia: D&B and Interfax sign strategic MOU on the occasion of the state visit and in the presence of Dmitri Medwedew in Berne 9/22/2009 5:32:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2009/Greens-proudly-present-a-brand-new-logo/ In a rapidly changing market driven by innovation and new technological opportunities it is extremely important that you send out the right signals to customers and partners about your company. The logo is an important factor in this process, and as part of the overall strategy, Greens has changed its logo to signal the transformation the company is going through. 9/22/2009 2:22:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2009/State-of-the-Art-Search-for-growing-Markt-SEiBT-Environmental-Technology-with-new-Design-and-extended-content/ Hoppenstedt Publishing has relaunched SEiBT Enviromental Technology, the leading German B2B database for vendors and service providers of enviromental technologies. SEiBT is a vertically oriented database that covers the complete value chain of this growing industry. The total volume of this market is estimated at 123 billion Euro in 2008. 9/11/2009 9:30:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2009/German-payment-bevahiour-improves-slightly-in-August/ The payment behaviour of German companies has again shown slight improvements in August. This shows a study of D&B comissioned for the financial news agency dpa-AFX. The payment index of D&B rose to 78,72% in August, compared to 78,70% in July and is nearing the level of March. 9/7/2009 12:24:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2009/Product-Database-SEiBT-Medical-Technology-with-new-Design-and-improved-Functionality/ Hoppenstedt Publishing has completely overhauled it's online B2B product database SEiBT Medical Technology. Improved usability and added content and functionalities now allow an easier-than-ever search for the best supplier out of 5,000 manufacturers. It is the largest B2B database for products, services and sources of supply for clinics, hospitals, rehabs and practices in Germany. 9/3/2009 9:30:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2009/Hoppenstedt-launches-new-portal-for-digital-product-development-product-lifecycle-management-and-electronic-data-management/ PLM-IT-Business.de is the new joint online portal for print publications CAD-CAM-Peport, eDM-Report and the PLM yearbook. 8/31/2009 10:21:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2009/Bisnode-closes-divestment-of-ICC/ The previously announced divestment of credit solutions company ICC to D&B UK has today been finalized. ICC is a provider of business-critical information for risk and credit decision-making and operates in the United Kingdom and Ireland. 8/28/2009 3:40:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2009/German-payment-behaviour-decreases-in-second-quarter---but-positive-outlook-for-second-half-of-2009/ The average delay in payment in Germany was 9.7 days in the second quarter of 2009. This shows a recent analysis of D&B Germany. But German companies are able to keep their solvency in spite of the ecomomical and financial crisis. 8/27/2009 10:00:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2009/Bisnode-Interim-Report-January-June-2009/ Bisnode Interim Report January-June 2009 8/20/2009 9:30:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2009/Global-merchant-shipping-industry-faces-choppy-seas/ The merchant shipping industry for containers is extremely debilitated due to the decrease in global trade. A recent study of D&B Germany shows that up to 10 percent of the global cargo sheep fleet were lying in the roads without freight during the past months. "The global container shipping industry will suffer from higher losses than the aviation industry in 2009," says Martina Neumayr, risk expert at D&B Germany. 8/18/2009 10:00:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2009/DB-analysis-Teams-of-the-German-Premier-Soccer-League-are-in-top-conditions-for-the-new-season---from-a-financial-perspective/ Right before the start of the new season of German premiere league soccer, D&B Germany has analysed the financial condition of the teams. They show now signs of a crisis. Instead the clubs have increased their financial standing compared to the beginning of the year. 7/29/2009 9:30:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2009/Bisnode-divests-operations-in-ICC/ Bisnode has signed an agreement to divest its operations in credit solutions company ICC to D&B UK. ICC is a leading provider of business-critical information for risk and credit decision-making and operates in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The divestment will provide a minor capital loss after the value of intangible assets attributable to business combinations are deducted. The transaction is carried out as a sale of shares and an asset deal. The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close by 31 August 2009. 7/24/2009 11:35:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2009/Company-Information-via-Phone-Hoppenstedt-Info-Call-delivers-detailed-company-data-on-30000-large-German-Companies/ Hoppenstedt Firmeninformationen has launched "Hoppenstedt Info Call", a phone service that gives access to the detailed company information on more than 30,000 large German corporations. 7/20/2009 9:00:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2009/Who-builts-Machinery-the-leading-German-business-search-engine-for-products-in-machine-building-and-engineering-industry-shines-with-new-functionality/ New search functions, easier navigation and extended content lead users directly to the right supplier out of 22,000 German machine builders. 7/15/2009 10:00:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2009/German-payment-behaviour-improves-in-June-for-the-first-time/ The German payment behaviour has improved in Germany for the first time this year, according to a study of D&B Germany. "It is still to early to see this as a turnaround, though," says Thomas Dold, Managing Director of D&B Germany. "The slight increase is more like a intermediate recovery after the hefty decreases of the last months." In June the index rose to 78.3% after 78.19% in May. For the last five months it had been decreasing. 7/10/2009 2:55:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2009/Bisnode-divests-operations-in-Nomi/ Bisnode has signed an agreement with French Cegedim to divest its operations in Nomi. Nomi targets the sales and marketing departments of pharmaceutical companies, providing information and services related to the Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian and Danish pharmaceuticals markets. The divestment will provide a minor capital gain and is in line with the strategy to refine and focus Bisnode’s offering. 7/1/2009 10:43:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2009/Wer-liefert-was-re-launches-Croatian-website/ Supplier search engine gets an complete overhaul in Croatia 6/19/2009 5:06:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2009/PAR-announces-SuperOffice-plug-in/ PAR, the leading European data owner and information management company, has further developed links between proprietary CRM systems and its pan-European EuroContactPool business-to-business database. 6/16/2009 2:02:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2009/Greens-launches-electronic-dialogue-magazine/ Even though Greens is more than 125 years old, the company is driven by new technological opportunities and innovative ways to sell and communicate with the market. As part of the overall strategy, Greens has launched an electronic dialogue magazine that will bring the company even closer to the customers and the market through dialogue and by inviting the many users of the online system to participate in the future development of Greens. 6/9/2009 8:20:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2009/Hoppenstedt-launches-largest-German-database-for-Balancesheets-with-26-million-entries-from-1-million-companies/ Hoppenstedt, one of the leading German providers of business information, has launched the largest German database for balance sheets. Users have access to more than 2.6 million structured balance sheets from almost 1 million companies. 6/5/2009 9:24:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2009/GM-Insolvenz-trifft-51-Lander-direk/ The apparent upcoming insolvency of General Motors (GM) would send shockwaves around the globe and would affect dozens of countries. D&B Germany has analysed the global corporate structure of GM: The company has 1,065 branches or subsidiaries in 51 countries. Global revenue accounts to 181 billion US dollar, from which 37.4 billion are generated in Europe. In case of a bankruptcy, more than one million people in the US and 150,000 people in Germany would be affected, who are dependent of GM. 5/28/2009 5:26:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2009/New-Managing-Director-at-Connectus-in-Estonia/ Heiki Laur is the new managing director at Bisnode subsidiary Connectus in Estonia, from 1 May 2009. 5/20/2009 2:56:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2009/Bisnode-divests-operations-in-Inter-Dialog/ Bisnode signed an agreement to divest its operations Inter Dialog in Norway on 19 May. Inter Dialog is a direct marketing consultant company with five employees. The divestment will provide no capital gain. 5/20/2009 2:49:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2009/New-editor-in-chief-at-trade-magazine-handling-from-Hoppenstedt-Publishing/ Hoppenstedt Publishing has announced the new editor in chief for its B2B trade publication "handling". From July 1st on, Frank Fladerer will take the helm at Germany's leading magazine for handling techniques, intralogistics and plant automation. 5/20/2009 10:00:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2009/Credit-and-Risk-information-service-Hoppenstedt-CreditCheck-registers-increasing-number-of-insolvency-notifications/ Hoppenstedt CreditCheck, German provider of credit and risk information has registered a strong increase in insolvency announcements in the first quarter of 2009. In March the company processed 25 percent more announcements that in February and the first quarter of 2009 showed an 11.2 percent over the same quarter of last year. The number of actual insolvencies itself has also risen by 18 percent from February to March. 5/19/2009 10:00:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2009/Innovative-in-a-sluggish-advertising-market-Hoppenstedt-Publishings-new-Product-of-the-Week-offers-B2B-vendors-new-opportunities/ New advertising option on the start pages of online trade magazines and product databases is popular among customers. Some of the placements are already booked out until end of the year. 5/12/2009 11:16:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2009/German-payment-behaviour-degrades-significantly-in-April---DB-Payment-Index-declines/ The economic crisis is increasingly forcing down the German payment behaviour. The downward trend gained speed in April. The percentage of companies that pay their bills within due time decreased stronger than in recent periods. This is the result of an analysis that business and risk information provider D&B conducted for the German financial news wire service dpa-AFX. 5/8/2009 4:26:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2009/Bisnode-Interim-report-Q1-2009/ Bisnode Interim report January-March 2009 5/7/2009 9:30:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2009/WDM-Database-International-is-now-Bisnode-Interact/ WDM Database International, the Brussels-based provider of consumer-focused solutions, is strengthening its ties to the European-wide Bisnode group and is now called Bisnode Interact. A change of name, a change of scale: an unchanging promise of excellence. 4/28/2009 8:18:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2009/Bisnode-Annual-Report-2008/ Bisnode's annual report is now public and can be downloaded at www.bisnode.com. 4/16/2009 12:56:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2009/German-payment-behaviour-degrades-in-March---DB-Payment-Index-declines/ The economic crisis has an increasing influence on the payment behaviour in Germany. The percentage of companies that pays its bills within payment due date has decreased again in March. This is the result of a study from D&B for German newswire service dpa-AFX. The D&B payment index declined from 79.46% in February to 79.06% in March. This means that the companies monitored pay approximately four out of five invoices within due date. The indicator declined for the third time in a row. The average dwell time is 9.2 days. 4/8/2009 11:40:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2009/ABC-der-deutschen-Wirtschaft-relaunches-its-website-and-introduces-next-generation-supplier-search/ For the first time, companies can create, update and complement their entries by their own preferences. At the same time, an editorial team ensures the high quality of the data. 4/2/2009 10:14:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2009/DB-Germany-F1-Index-Formula-1-racing-teams-in-2009-credit-check/ Toyota continues at the top and Brawn GP condemned to success 3/24/2009 2:10:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2009/Change-of-management-in-Bisnode-Norway/ Geir Feltstykket, Regional Director Norway, has resigned. Håkon Birkelund, Managing Director for the subsidiary Dun & Bradstreet Norway will take over as Acting Regional Director until a permanent replacement has been appointed. The search for a replacement will begin immediately. 3/16/2009 9:00:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2009/PAR--Eurocontactpool-launches-one-by-one-plug-in-for-Microsofts-dynamics-CRM/ Swedish data giant PAR has launched a plug-in called 'One-by-One' to enable users of Microsoft Dynamics CRM to link directly with its pan-European EuroContactPool business-to-business database. 3/10/2009 5:33:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2009/The-best-overall-grade-for-DB-Finland/ D&B Finland recently received an award for ”Best Company in business information industry in Finland”. The analysis was answered by 1,174 desicion makers between August-October 2008. 3/6/2009 2:17:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2009/Hoppenstedt-CreditCheck-expects-increase-of-bankcruptcies-in-Germany/ Hoppenstedt CreditCheck, a leading German provider of credit and risk reports for businesses expects a dramatic increase in the number of bankruptcies in Germany in 2009. Companies should protect themselves by a 360 degree monitoring of all of their business partners. 2/27/2009 10:26:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2009/Swiss-companies-pay-193-days-to-late/ A study of D&B Switzerland shows that the payment behaviour of swiss companies is becoming worse - they pay an average of 19.3 days later than they should. 2/26/2009 5:03:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2009/DB-study-Global-Economy-will-face-heavy-burdens-in-2009/ The financial crisis is influencing the global market looks. According to a recent D&B analysis, 2009 will be weakest economical year since the early 90s 2/24/2009 6:07:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2009/Global-wave-of-bankrupcies-now-hits-Switzerland/ Company bankrupcies reach negative record with 375 filings in January 2009. D&B Switzerland estimates 4,500 insolvencies and 34,000 new foundations of companies for 2009. 2/23/2009 5:58:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2009/Year-end-report-2008/ 2/19/2009 11:02:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2009/New-Organisation-in-Bisnode-Central-Europe/ Bisnode CE regional structure is reshaped to better address future challenges and achieve strategic objectives. 2/13/2009 1:00:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2009/Payment-behaviour-of-German-companies-shows-slight-improvement-in-fourth-quarter/ Supplier credits become more popular; pharmaceutics industry with best payment behaviour 1/20/2009 5:30:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2009/Wer-liefert-was-integrates-catalogues-videos-and-contact-functions/ "Wer liefert was?" now supports purchasing decision makers with several new functions and a new look. The new feature set includes catalogues, videos and a new contact function. 1/15/2009 5:31:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2009/Bisnode-divests-operations-in-Key-Note/ Bisnode has signed an agreement to divest its operations in Key Note Ltd in United Kingdom. Key Note provides commercially relevant industry analysis reports to businesses, libraries and academia. The divestment will provide no capital gain. 1/12/2009 8:58:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2008/WLW-acquisition-closed/ Bisnode announces the closing of the acquisition of Wer Liefert Was (WLW) from the Italian group Seat Pagine Gialle. 12/23/2008 1:00:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2008/Bisnode-signs-agreement-for-administration-of-SPAR/ Bisnode’s subsidiary Infodata has signed a transitional agreement with the Swedish Tax Agency for handling of the SPAR database (Swedish Coordinated Population and Adress Register). Infodata’s earlier agreement with the SPAR Authority is due to expire on 31 December 2008 and has now been renegotiated in a transitional agreement with the Swedish Tax Agency as principal. The new agreement will run for 18 months and is expected to have a continued positive effect on the Group’s financial results. 12/19/2008 10:36:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2008/Bisnode-launches-new-organisation-/ Bisnode is one of Europe’s leading providers of digital business information. To maximise business potential and synergies Bisnode is launching a new organisation effective January 1, 2009. 12/16/2008 12:49:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2008/Decline-in-Oil-Prices-is-a-Risk-for-global-Economy/ The lower prices for oil can increase the economic downturn. Oil producing countries are at risk and fail to drive the global economy. 12/11/2008 10:30:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2008/Automobile-Manufacturers-are-a-Cluster-Risk-for-Suppliers/ Outstandings on corporate level view are four times higher as assumed / Family trees make risk management easier and reduce amount of shortfalls in payment 12/10/2008 11:00:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2008/WLW/ Bisnode has signed an agreement to acquire Wer Liefert Was. With the acquisition, Bisnode considerably strengthens its market position within digital business and product information services in Europe. The seller is the Italian group Seat Pagine Gialle and the purchase price amounts to approximately EUR 40 million (Enterprise Value). 12/2/2008 7:58:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2008/Wave-of-bankruptcies-reaches-Switzerland---number-of-insolvencies-skyrockets-since-September/ A wave of insolvencies is hitting Switzerland. D&B Switzerland reports that for the third consecutive month the number of bankruptcies has increased. 12/1/2008 9:41:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2008/5-percent-less-insolvencies-in-Germany/ D&B has published a report on the number of insolvencies at companies and freelancers. For 2008, this number is estimated to decrease by 5 percent, compared to a decrease from 2006 to 2007 by 11 percent. 12/1/2008 9:24:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2008/PAR-continues-Eurocontactpool-Baltic-Expansion/ Data specialist PAR continues to drive expansion of its pan-European EuroContactPool database with a further push into the Baltics. 12/1/2008 8:49:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2008/Business-Check-strengthen-their-offering-with-Nordic-credit-information/ Business Check offers credit and business information online or integrated in customer’s business solutions and have now strengthen their offering with information from the Nordic region. 11/27/2008 2:03:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2008/DB-Germany-analyses-that-F1-teams-fail-payment-test/ The nine remaining teams in Formula One motor racing have been dealt a fresh blow after last week’s sudden announcement that Honda, the Japanese car manufacturer, will be pulling out of the sport. 11/21/2008 2:30:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2008/Bisnode-divests-News-Agency-Direkt-to-Infront/ Bisnode has signed an agreement with Norwegian Infront to divest News Agency Direkt, the Nordic region’s leading financial newswire service with operations in Sweden and Denmark. The decision to divest the news agency, with annual revenue of approximately SEK 40 million and 48 employees, follows a strategic process of focusing on core business of digital business information services in the European market. The divestment will provide no significant capital gains. 11/18/2008 8:00:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2008/Interim-report-January-September-2008/ “Bisnode delivered continued revenue growth and healthy profitability in a changed market climate. With the help of our digital business information services, companies can improve their decision-making performance and more effectively assess their risks. As a result, demand is expected to remain strong despite more difficult market conditions,” says Johan Wall, CEO of Bisnode. 11/7/2008 9:03:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2008/DB-Czech-Republic-identifies-the-winner-of-Czech-Woman/ Dun & Bradstreet has the honour to introduce winners of the first year of the “Czech woman – business leader/personality in the Czech Republic” contest as identified by D&B Rating and D&B Scoring. 10/27/2008 1:53:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2008/Hoppenstedt-introduces-Hoppenstedt-CreditCheck---a-revolutionary-pricing-model-for-credit-and-risk-information/ Easy to use online portal and unlimited number of reports allow companies to check all their business partners 10/22/2008 2:23:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2008/Bisnode-completes-UK-merger-of-Prospect-Swetenhams-and-Market-Monitor-with-ICC-to-strengthen-the-groups-UK-customer-proposition/ Bisnode, one of Europe’s leading providers of digital business information today announced completion of the merger between Prospect Swetenhams and Market Monitor (UK Marketing Services) with ICC (UK Credit and Risk Information). This strategic decision strengthens the UK customer proposition and replicates similar business models operating successfully within the group. 10/17/2008 2:08:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2008/DB-Switzerland-analyses-the-payment-behaviour-in-Switzerland-the-first-half-year-of-2008/ Companies pay invoices 15 days too late - Payment decreases 10/10/2008 8:08:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2008/Sofia-Edholm-new-managing-director-for-SWEDMA/ The Swedish organization for direct marketing, SWEDMA, takes a developing step towards a more active and strong actor within the commercial and marketing industry. Sofia Edholm has been recruited as new managing director and will start in January 1, 2009. Bisnode is a member of the organization and Rolf Nordqvist, Bisnode is the vice president of the Board of Directors in SWEDMA. 10/9/2008 3:59:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2008/10000-CHANGES-A-DAY-NEEDED-FOR-DATA-ACCURACY/ – PAR takes database management to new levels 9/24/2008 2:11:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2008/More-benefits-for-assistant-medical-technicians-MTA-Dialog-website-from-Hoppenstedt-Publishing-gets-major-overhaul/ Darmstadt, September 23, 2009 – Hoppenstedt Publishing, leading publishing house for B2B trade magazines in Germany, has renewed the website of MTA Dialog. 9/23/2008 8:25:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2008/Bisnodes-dotterbolag-G2-Solutions-integreras-i-DirektMedia-/ Bisnode has acquired the remaining 40 per cent of G2 Solutions, a specialised supplier of CRM systems, and will integrate the operation into the subsidiary DirektMedia. The acquisition will create scope for cost synergies and add-on sales in two closely related business segments, and will give the new company a stronger position in the Nordic consumer DM market. 9/17/2008 2:00:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2008/Johan-Wall-new-CEO-of-Bisnode1/ Johan Wall began as new CEO of the Bisnode Group in September 15. He comes most recently from the post of President and CEO at the listed software and consulting company Enea. 9/15/2008 7:00:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2008/New-Web-service-shows-the-relationships-and-networks-at-the-top-of-the-Danish-economy-/ Now you can get to know and read information among the country's highest leaders. Greens Erhvervsinformation has just launched a new search tool, which should make it easier for interested persons to uncover relationships in a particular category of persons. The information is historical and dates back 25 years. 9/12/2008 12:46:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2008/Change-of-Management-in-Credita-in-Switzerland/ Credita offers credit information and dept collection services for SMEs in Switzerland and was acquired by Bisnode at the beginning of 2008. Managing Director at Credita Robert Hoogendoorn has chosen to leave his assignment. Macario Juan, Managing Director of D&B Switzerland, will be the acting MD for Credita as from now. 9/10/2008 4:54:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2008/PAR-harnesses-irish-data-as-Dublin-keeps-doubling/ Swedish data giant, PAR, has added Irish business data to its EuroContactPool pan-European business-to-business database, the fastest-growing in the world. 9/5/2008 9:34:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2008/FMCG-boosts-consumer-centric-DM-strategy-in-Western-Europe/ Euro Marketing ready to take off now consumer database will reach full integration. 9/4/2008 9:00:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2008/Bisnode-acquires-e-authentication-product/ Bisnode has acquired EDIG, a provider of electronic authentication solutions. Through its range of e-authentication services, EDIG focuses on creating solutions that help customers to streamline their administration. EDIG is a key partner to Bisnode’s subsidiaries active in credit and risk information, and will provide these with a valuable complement and an expanded offering. 9/1/2008 8:47:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2008/Bisnode-Interim-Report-Q1-20081/ “Bisnode delivered continued revenue growth and healthy profitability in the first half of 2008, partly as a result of our acquisitions in the past year. Bisnode has entered an expansion phase aimed at increasing focus on our core business. To achieve this, we have divested a number of non-core operations and made supplementary acquisitions in several European markets,” says Håkan Ramsin, acting CEO of Bisnode. 8/29/2008 2:28:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2008/Change-of-management-in-Bisnode-Informatics-Sweden/ Bisnode informatics offers shared services as IT maintenance, support, data collection and system development. Managing Director at Bisnode Informatics Sweden Tomas Zarnóczy has chosen to leave his assignment. Jonas Edström, Business Unit Director at Service & Venture Development, will be the acting MD until a new MD has been recruited. 8/29/2008 8:43:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2008/New-management-and-reorganisation-for-Bisnode-Denmark/ Bisnode is making organisational changes aimed at boosting Bisnode’s Danish business’ profitability and future growth. Responsibility for Bisnode Denmark will be taken over by Hans Benn, who is also Managing Director of Kompass Danmark. The business information market in Denmark is highly competitive. 8/26/2008 7:10:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2008/Frosunda-LSS-chooses-Lundalogiks-system-Lime-as-future-CRM-system-/ Frösunda works with helping people with a functional disorder to get a better life. There are 3,400 co-workers in Sweden who is helping individuals with a functional disorder in their homes, at work, at school and their spare time. 8/14/2008 3:16:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2008/Norge-Bygges-launches-new-web-service-at-byggno/ The organisation for the construction industry in Norway has together with Norge Bygges launches a new web service. The online service gives the user a possibility to search for thousands ongoing and planned construction projects in Norway. All the information is collected from Norge Bygges. 8/13/2008 2:24:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2008/Greens-utokar-sin-foretagsdatabas/ Greens in Denmark will increase their company database with 160,000 companies in Denmark. 8/12/2008 2:28:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2008/PSI-Alliance-Europe-elects-Bisnodes-Rolf-Nordqvist-as-Board-Chairman-/ The PSI Alliance calls for the rapid development of Public Sector Information (PSI) re-use activities across Europe, stimulating the development of a fair, innovative, dynamic and competitive marketplace, and releasing the considerable economic and social benefits which are currently very under-exploited. At the annual meeting in Brussels, Rolf Nordqvist from Bisnode has been elected as the organisation’s new Board Chairman. 7/4/2008 10:09:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2008/In-Norway-there-are-15-per-cent-women-in-the-management-groups/ - and the obligated quota of 40 per cent women in the board of directors are also fulfilled 7/1/2008 12:48:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2008/Bisnode-to-sell-operations-in-Stockmann-gruppen/ Bisnode has signed an agreement to sell its operations in Denmark-based Stockmann-gruppen A/S. Based on information about more than 20,000 Danish retailers, Stockmann-gruppen offers consulting services that help its customers maximise their sales and establish new business. The company’s focus is outside Bisnode’s core area of digital business information and Bisnode has therefore chosen to shed its involvement. The sale will provide no significant capital gain. 6/30/2008 8:58:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2008/Scope-launches-mobile-application-for-iPhone/ Scope is a modern industrial service who reaches business executives from major industrial branches in German-speaking countries. A new service SCOPE Mobil has now been launched. 6/9/2008 4:22:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2008/WDM-Customer-Case---BMW/ If the owners or prospective owners of BMW vehicles form a small private Club gathered around the same passion – the pleasure of driving - they remain nonetheless "consumers" like any other. They like to receive beautiful letters on glossy paper - without their names mispronounced - they appreciate that we anticipate their desires by inviting them to exclusive and relevant events. And, as true fans, they would not miss the issue of "THEIR" magazine, the BMW magazine! 6/9/2008 4:17:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2008/Merger-of-PAR-and-Infodata-Direct/ - the new company will be market leading within B2B direct marketing in Sweden 6/3/2008 8:49:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2008/Bisnode-Interim-Report-Q1-2008/ Continued expansion in Europe. 5/27/2008 3:12:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2008/Fredrik-Akerman-takes-over-as-Acting-Business-Unit-Director-of-CRI/ Fredrik Åkerman, CFO of Bisnode, will take over as Acting Business Unit Director of Credit & Risk Information following the resignation of Alistair Pauline. Fredrik will remain as CFO and take over the position as Business Unit Director on June 17 and hold it until a new Business Unit Director has been appointed. 5/23/2008 3:00:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2008/New-technology-raises-bar-for-B2B-data-performance-as-Prospect-Swetenhams-launches-the-invaluable-prospect/ Prospect Swetenhams has announced the launch of its own high performance B2B data solution which uses innovative technology and database architecture to boost data performance. This product comes as a result of a 12 months research and development programme into the complexities of organisational buying structures and relationships between the 4m businesses in the UK. 5/22/2008 9:58:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2008/New-MD-for-Hoppenstedt-Kreditinformationen/ With a new managing director, additional employees and a new marketing concept, Hoppenstedt Kreditinformationen is about to re-ignite and launch the brand “Hoppenstedt CreditCheck” this summer. Effective May 15, 2008 Goran Filipovic has been appointed new managing director of the Hoppenstedt Kreditinformationen GmbH in Darmstadt, a subsidiary of Bisnode Germany and part of the Credit & Risk Information business unit. 5/22/2008 8:08:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2008/Bisnodes-Business-Unit-Director-for-Credit--Risk-Information-resigns/ Alistair Pauline, Business Unit Director in Credit & Risk Information, has resigned. Alistair will leave his post in August and Group management will start the process to find a successor. 5/16/2008 2:10:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2008/Johan-Wall-new-CEO-of-Bisnode/ Johan Wall has been appointed as the new CEO of the Bisnode Group. He comes most recently from the post of President and CEO at the listed software and consulting company Enea. 5/14/2008 7:04:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2008/Bisnode-acquires-Belgian-Data-and-Customer-Services-unit-from-arvato-services-Benelux/ Bisnode has agreed to acquire 100 per cent of the shares in arvato services Belgium NV. Arvato services Belgium is located in Antwerp, Belgium and is active in the areas of B2B Data and Customer Services. The acquisition strengthens Bisnode’s market position in Belgium. 5/9/2008 2:30:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2008/Bisnode-Annual-report-2007/ Bisnodes annual report is now public and can be downloaded at www.bisnode.com. 5/9/2008 8:57:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2007/Bisnode-year-end-report-2006/ Improved results due to integration effects 5/8/2008 6:21:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2008/Bisnode-sells-holdings-in-Addnode/ Bisnode has agreed to sell share holdings of 211 667 A-shares and 2 598 503 B-shares in the listed IT group Addnode. The holdings are sold to a total value of SEK 79.6 m or SEK 28.34 per share. Selling Selling the company provides Bisnode with a capital gain which gives a positive effect on this year’s profit. 4/30/2008 5:20:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2008/Bisnode-Germany-invites-girls/ On the 24th of April 2008 Bisnode Germany participated in the event "The Girls' Day". 4/25/2008 5:52:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2008/SPAR-procurement-halted/ According to the SPAR Authority, a decision has been made to break off the ongoing procurement regarding the SPAR database (Statens PersonAdressRegister), and the Swedish government has called for further investigation. Through its subsidiary Infodata AB, Bisnode is responsible for operation and distribution of information in the SPAR database. In 2007/2008 the SPAR contract was put to tender in a public procurement that has now been halted. 4/16/2008 11:20:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2008/DNA-expands-in-Europe/ Cemit Interactive Media has joined the DNA network and will support international clients for the Italian market. DNA is a network, a one-stop-shop to guide companies through Direct Marketing & consumer related insights. 4/7/2008 5:53:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2008/WDM-Nederland-creates-marketing-database-for-TopTicketLine-and-transaviacom-/ WDM Nederland has recently landed two major clients: transavia.com and TopTicketLine. For both new clients, this means the new marketing database enables them to analyse and select data in a flexible way for commercial actions and assess the response and results of those actions. Furthermore, marketing activities can be more specific, which will result in more effective and more efficient work. 4/4/2008 5:54:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2008/France-Generosites-renews-its-trust-in-WDM-France-/ France Générosités, (formerly called UNOGEP), is a professional trade union created in 1998. Its aim is to defend the interests of all fundraising organizations and to promote philanthropy in France. 4/3/2008 5:57:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2008/Bisnode-sells-holdings-in-Polopoly/ Bisnode has agreed to sell share holdings of 17.5 percent in the software company Polopoly, largest provider of services and systems for Content Management in Scandinavia. Bisnode did invest in the business when the company was founded in year 2000. Polopoly has developed and grown with good profitability since then. Selling the company gives Bisnode a good return of investments and a positive effect on this year’s profit. 4/3/2008 11:26:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2008/DB-Norway-analyses-Norways-bad-guys/ D&B Norway have analysed the worst persons from a credit point of view. The 10 Norwegians who is worst in paying their debts have together 755 records of non-payments. 3/26/2008 6:00:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2008/PAR-Excellence---Eurocontactpool-unveils-new-services/ EuroContactPool brings a new vision and a raft of new services to this year’s International Direct Marketing Fair following its integration into global business information provider, PAR. 3/17/2008 6:03:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2008/List-Experts-broking-team-joins-Prospect-Swetenhams/ The List Experts’ broking team is to join Prospect Swetenhams as Tricia Forbes, founder of Oxfordshire based list broker List Experts, announces that her company is to close next month. 3/3/2008 6:04:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2008/Bisnode-Year-end-report-2007/ Stronger market position in Europe and record profit in 2007 2/22/2008 11:28:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2008/Eurocontactpool-who-head-for-the-finnish-as-database-reaches-21-million/ EuroContactPool, the pan-European business-to-business data specialist, has announced that it has increased the number of companies on its online database to 21.3 million. 1/30/2008 6:05:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2008/New-MD-in-ABC-group/ Hedwig Dufour is recruited as new Managing Director for ABC in Netherlands, France, Belgium and Luxembourg. 1/29/2008 6:06:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2008/Bisnode-to-carry-out-refinancing-and-capital-distribution/ Bisnode’s owners have adopted plans for a refinancing plan that will provide the owners with a cash distribution of approximately SEK 865 million. The refinancing has been made possible by recent years’ positive earnings trend. 1/22/2008 11:33:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2008/Lars-Save-resigns-as-CEO-of-Bisnode/ Bisnode’s founder Lars Save has resigned as President and CEO of the company. Board Chairman Håkan Ramsin will take over as Working Chairman and Acting CEO until a new President and CEO has been appointed. Lars Save will leave his post at the beginning of February, after which he will serve the company in an advisory capacity for a period. 1/14/2008 11:35:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2008/Bisnode-acquires-Svenska-Nyhetsbrev/ Bisnode has acquired Svenska Nyhetsbrev, a supplier of industry-specific news and business information. The acquisition will enable Bisnode to expand its offering of business critical information to create a better decision-making platform. Svenska Nyhetsbrev is expected to have a positive effect on the Group's operating profit in 2008. 1/10/2008 11:38:00 AM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2008/Minor-acquisition-strengthens-Bisnodes-central-database-development/ Bisnode has acquired Relevant Information, a consulting firm specialized in development of models for customer profile analysis. 1/9/2008 1:51:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2007/Organisational-changes-in-Bisnodes-IT-structure/ Tomas Zarnóczy has been recruited as the new Managing Director of BIS Informatics Sweden, which offers IT operation, data processing and collection, systems development and network/infrastructure services for companies in the Bisnode Group. Tomas will succeed Graham Crookston, who has been appointed CIO (Chief Information Officer) of the Credit & Risk Information business unit. 12/21/2007 6:08:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2007/Bisnode-acquires-Credita-in-Switzerland/ Bisnode acquires Credita, a leading domestic provider of credit and risk information in Switzerland. The acquisition will increase Bisnode’s market share in Switzerland and together with D&B Switzerland Bisnode will be a full service provider of commercial credit information. The acquisition is expected to have a positive effect on Bisnode’s earnings in 2008. 12/21/2007 1:53:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2007/Bisnode-acquires-Lundalogik/ Bisnode is acquiring Lundalogik, one of Sweden’s top suppliers of Customer Relationship Management and customer care systems. Through the acquisition, Bisnode will expand its range of qualified CRM systems to help customers increase their sales and reduce business risks. Lundalogik is expected to have a positive effect on the Group’s operating profit in 2008. 12/18/2007 2:15:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2007/Bisnode-to-sell-MarketWatch/ Bisnode has agreed to sell the market research consultancy MarketWatch, whose operations in strategic communication and market research lie outside Bisnode’s core competency in digital business information. 12/17/2007 2:17:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2007/Soliditet-grants-diplomas-to-5639-top-companies-in-Sweden/ Of all Swedish limited companies, only a few have been honoured with an AAA – the highest level in Soliditet’s credit rating system – for at least 12 months. At the end of October, Soliditet granted diplomas to a new round of 5,639 companies that meet the criteria. 12/6/2007 6:10:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2007/Infodata-Direct-test-new-service-for-charity/ Infodata Direct has designed a third class postage stamp for direct mail and challenges all senders of DM to use it in supporting the Swedish Red Cross’s “Hugs for the Lonely” Christmas campaign. 12/6/2007 6:09:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2007/Hoppenstedt-Publishing-extends-trade-publication-portfolio/ - with new CAD-CAM-Report and eDM-Report from Dressler publishing house 12/4/2007 6:11:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2007/Key-Note-Market-Report/ Own brands respond to their own consumers 11/29/2007 6:13:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2007/Bisnode-Interim-Report-Q3-2007/ Solid revenue growth and positive earnings trend 11/13/2007 2:18:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2007/ICC-Information-and-ICC-Credit-join-forces/ ICC Information, the UK’s leading provider of UK and Irish business information, has announced that it will be joining forces with its sister company, ICC Credit, to form one of Europe’s leading authorities on business-to-business credit and risk information. The new company will simply be known as ICC. 11/8/2007 6:16:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2007/Torun-Reinhammar-new-Managing-Director-of-News-Agency-Direkt/ The board of News Agency Direkt, the Nordic region’s leading financial newswire, has appointed Torun Reinhammar as its new Managing Director. Ms. Reinhammar has a long career in financial journalism and has served as Editor-in-Chief of News Agency Direkt for the past eight years. 11/7/2007 6:17:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2007/IPO-of-Bisnode-withdrawn/ Bisnode and its owners Ratos och Bonnier have decided to withdraw the IPO of Bisnode. 10/30/2007 2:27:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2007/Website-of-Kunststoff-Magazin-undergoes-complete-redesign/ Just in time for the start of the K tradeshow in Düsseldorf, the website of Kunststoff Magazin, Germany`s leading B2B magazine for plastics processing has been relaunched. 10/25/2007 6:20:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2007/Bisnode-expected-to-be-listed-on-OMX-Nordic-Exchange-Stockholm-on-Oct-30/ Bisnode´s principal shareholders Ratos and Bonnier have decided to broaden the ownership in Bisnode in connection with an Initial Public Offering on the OMX Nordic Exchange Stockholm. 10/15/2007 3:20:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2007/Initial-Public-Offering-of-Bisnode/ Bisnode and its owners have decided on an IPO of the company. A prospectus with a timeline and further details is expected to be published within the near future. 10/12/2007 3:25:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2007/Infodata-Applicate---A-new-brand-in-the-Bisnode-group/ Infodata’s activities in development and operation of IT systems have been incorporated with effect from September 1, 2007, and a new company called Infodata Applicate AB has been formed. President of the company is Yvonne Westman. 10/4/2007 6:21:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2007/A-unique-Pan-European-network-of-Database-and-DM-experts-launched/ DNA is short for Database Network Associates and represents the new network of European experts for data driven consumer solutions. 10/2/2007 6:23:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2007/Bisnode-head-office-moves-to-new-address/ Monday October 1, will Bisnodes’ head office change address and move to a new office. The new visiting address will be Sveavägen 168 in Stockholm. 9/27/2007 3:29:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2007/SEIBT-Medical-Technology-wins-European-award-for-quality-and-outstanding-performance/ Darmstadt – The business search engine SEIBT Medical Technology (www.medizintechnik.seibt.com) of Hoppenstedt Publishing GmbH received an award in this year’s competition of the European Association of Directory and Database Publishers (EADP). 9/25/2007 6:25:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2007/Infodata-appoints-new-Managing-Director-/ Infodata, Sweden’s leading digital information source, has appointed Peter Englisch as its new Managing Director. Infodata is specialized in integration of databases and IT solutions for efficient information management and administrates the Swedish Population Address Register (SPAR). 9/25/2007 6:24:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2007/Hoppenstedt-launches-new-web-service/ www.handling.de: The Professional Information Portal for Handling Technology 9/13/2007 6:27:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2007/DM-Huset-in-Norway-changes-name-to-DirektMedia-and-forms-Nordic-regions-largest-CRM-company/ DirektMedia is among the Nordic region’s largest providers of products and services for consumer direct marketing. DM Huset, a leading supplier in Norway, has changed its name to DirektMedia and will now offer its services throughout the Nordic region. 9/4/2007 6:28:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2007/ABC-France-launches-new-website/ Today ABC France launched a new website. 9/3/2007 6:29:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2007/New-management-and-expanded-service-offering-for-Sverige-Bygger/ Sverige Bygger and Norge Bygges, an information and marketing service for the construction industry, has appointed Thomas Asplund as its new Managing Director. 8/31/2007 6:30:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2007/Bisnode-Interim-Report-Q2-2007/ New acquisitions and continued strong results 8/28/2007 3:31:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2007/Premium-Platform-for-the-Lab-Industry-released/ The technical code digit magazine LABO – Magazin für Labortechnik + Life Sciences presents its new online site as premium platform for the laboratory industry 8/24/2007 6:32:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2007/Beer-is-a-long-lived-business/ If it ever needed proof: beer is a solid and long-lived business. Among the 50 oldest operative enterprises in Germany, more than 80 percent are breweries. The earliest business start-up in the archives of the business information provider Hoppenstedt goes back to the year 1040. 8/8/2007 6:33:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2007/Direkts-News-Distributed-Globally-Through-Reuters/ News Agency Direkt has signed a distribution agreement with Reuters, enabling Reuters to embed Direkt's news services in its terminals and applications. 7/12/2007 3:45:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2007/ABC-Luxembourg-releases-new-web-service/ ABC Luxembourg have released a new webpage with all business, product and marketinformation online, www.abc-d.lu. 7/4/2007 6:40:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2007/DirektMedia-Danmark---Management-change/ Sales Manager Morten Nielsen, DirektMedia Danmark A/S is appointed as new Managing Director from July 1, 2007. 7/2/2007 6:41:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2007/Bisnode-acquires-ONE-Holding-AS-in-Norway/ Bisnode acquires the majority in One Holding and its subsidiaries ONE Software and OfficeTeam. ONE Software is one of the leading CRM providers in Norway, and combines Software solutions with business and consumer information. The acquisition will strengthen Bisnodes position as a Scandinavian provider of services within direct marketing and Customer Relations Management. 7/2/2007 3:52:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2007/Hoppenstedt-acquires-ABC-der-deutschen-Wirtschaft/ Germany’s biggest database of product information 7/2/2007 3:50:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2007/Bisnode-acquires-Pointer/ Bisnode is acquiring Pointer, one of Sweden’s leading business intelligence consulting firms. The acquisition means that Bisnode is expanding its selection of qualified consulting services, which help the customer increase sales and reduce business risks with a quick and efficient decision support system. Pointer is expected to have a positive effect on the group’s operating profit in 2007. 7/2/2007 3:43:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2007/Bisnode-acquires-CEKIA-in-the-Czech-Republic/ Bisnode acquires Czech Capital Information Agency CEKIA, a leading domestic provider of corporate databases and economic information. The acquisition will increase Bisnodes market share in the Czech Republic and makes the Group a full service provider within the commercial credit area. 6/29/2007 3:56:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2007/Disclosure-notice-change-of-holding-in-AddNode/ 6/20/2007 4:00:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2007/Bisnode-sells-Compass-Verlag-in-Austria/ Bisnode acquired 51 percent of Compass Verlag in the year of 2001 with the purpose to acquire remaining shares in 2007. The company have during this period developed its services in another direction than Bisnodes other subsidiaries in the same area. Therefore Bisnode has chosen to sell the entire share holding of Compass Verlag with a minor capital gain. 6/11/2007 4:09:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2007/Bisnode-annual-report-2006/ Bisnodes annual report 2006 is public and can be downloaded at www.bisnode.com. 6/1/2007 5:46:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2007/Bisnode-acquires-WDM-International/ Bisnode acquires WDM International, leading provider of services for consumer marketing with offices in the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Scandinavia. This acquisition strengthens Bisnode’s position as a full service provider of marketing services for both B2B and consumer marketing in Europe. Bisnode is represented in 19 European countries, and is owned 70% by Ratos and 30% by Bonnier. The acquisition is expected to have a positive impact on the Group’s earnings from 2008. 6/1/2007 4:10:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2007/Bisnode-acquires-Wirtschaftsauskunftei-Wisur-GmbH-in-Austria/ Bisnode Austria, one of the leading suppliers of business data, continues its successful expansion in Austria with the acqusition of Wirtschafsauskunftei Wisur GmbH. 5/29/2007 4:18:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2007/Research-Added-Value---Free-of-Charge-wwwscope-onlinede/ The industrial magazine SCOPE presents its new website www.scope-online.de as premium platform for industry. 5/15/2007 6:44:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2007/The-first-open-business-database-in-Austria/ Data from every Austrian company for a yearly fee of EUR 999 - "Best Price for Fair Axxess" at www.HoppenstedtCreditCheck.at 5/15/2007 6:42:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2007/Bisnode-Interim-Report-Q1-2007/ Sustained strong result and several acquisitions 5/10/2007 4:19:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2007/New-standard-in-risk-checks---Hoppenstedt-CreditCheck-is-quick-and-gives-high-value/ The new online service Hoppenstedt CreditCheck provides up-to-date information on the creditworthiness and risk indicators of German companies. For the first time in Germany, comprehensive company reports can be accessed online around the clock - quickly and simply thanks to a clear user guide. 5/8/2007 6:46:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2007/Bisnode-acquires-Emric/ Bisnode acquires Emric, credit-rating expert in the Nordic region, with a view towards a broader offering of services in Europe 5/8/2007 4:40:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2007/Bisnode-acquires-Finnish-ADC-and-establishes-DirektMedia-in-Finland/ Bisnode is acquiring the remaining 80.5 per cent in Oy Analytic Direct Communication ADC Ab (ADC), expert in direct marketing. The acquisition will strengthen Bisnode’s position as a Scandinavian supplier of services within direct marketing. The company is also changing its name to DirektMedia Finland Oy. 5/7/2007 4:56:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2007/Bisnode-Acquires-Creditscorer-a-UK-credit-granting-expert-/ Bisnode acquires Creditscorer Ltd, experts in the field of commercial credit granting and collections procedures. This acquisition strengthens Bisnode's credit and risk operation on the British market. Bisnodes company ICC Credit is the leading UK commercial credit reference agency. 4/27/2007 5:01:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2007/Female-ratio-increases-steadily/ Women are pushing forward in the German economy - albeit in small steps. Just a few days before "Girls Day 2007", a new study "Women in Management 2007" undertaken by the Darmstadt based economic information service company Hoppenstedt shows Germany to be lagging behind in international league tables. Together, women presently hold 15.4% of all management posts. Worldwide this figure stands at 22% and in the European Union 17% of managers are women. 4/24/2007 6:48:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2007/Positive-pointer-for-business-climate-in-Germany/ Positive pointer for business climate: An increasing number of businesses settle their bills on time 4/23/2007 6:51:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2007/Bisnode-acquires-Inter-Dialog-a-Norwegian-DM-company/ Bisnode has acquired Inter Dialog, one of the leading Norwegian marketing consultants, which offers cutting-edge expertise in the field of direct marketing (DM). This acquisition strengthens Bisnode’s position on the Norwegian market, and enables the Group to offer a wider range of services, thanks to the subsidiaries DM Huset and DirektMedia. Bisnode is one of Europe’s leading publishers of business information, with 70 per cent of the company owned by Ratos and 30 per cent by Bonniers. 4/3/2007 5:02:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2007/Disclosure-notice-change-of-holding-in-AddNode1/ 3/30/2007 5:04:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2007/Bisnodes-subsidiary-Nomi-reinforces-its-lead-in-Denmark-and-sets-sights-on-a-European-launch/ Bisnode’s subsidiary Nomi is a leading supplier of medical information in the Nordic countries. 3/5/2007 5:07:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2007/Bisnode-sells-Findata/ Bisnode sells Findata to OMX. Findata is supplier of information on listed Nordic companies and offers customized indexes. 3/5/2007 5:05:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2007/Checkit-UK-launches-a-new-state-of-the-art-credit-reporting-service/ Checkit UK Limited is pleased to announce the launch of a new state of the art credit reporting service. 2/19/2007 6:52:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2007/Bisnode-sells-Infologistics/ Bisnode sells Swedish Infologistics to Finland Post subsidiary Itella. 2/6/2007 5:44:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2007/Disclosure-notice-change-of-holding-in-AddNode2/ 1/23/2007 5:45:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2007/Bisnode-acquires-Agent25/ Bisnode acquires Agent25, Sweden's largest modern media monitoring company on the Internet. Agent25 strengthens Bisnode's position in the area of digital media monitoring. Bisnode already owns both Affärsdata and Presstext. 1/5/2007 5:46:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2006/Bisnode-Slovenia-acquires-Noviforum-Registri/ Bisnode Slovenia has acquired Registri Noviforum from Noviforum Group, consolidating its leading position in the Slovenian business information market. Bisnode is Europe’s leading publishing house for digital business information with 85 companies in 19 countries. 70 per cent of Bisnode is owned by Ratos and 30 per cent by Bonnier. 12/28/2006 5:53:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2006/New-Managing-Director-at-Infotorg/ Patrik Attemark will be new Managing Director at Bisnode subsidiary Infotorg in Sweden, from 1 February 2007. 12/19/2006 5:55:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2006/Acquisition-of-Connectus-AS-in-Estonia-gives-Bisnode-its-19th-market/ Bisnode acquires Connectus AS in Estonia. The acquisition brings a new market to Bisnode and strengthens its position as one of Europe’s leading information groups. Connectus offers the best information about the Estonian business world with information on more than 50,000 companies. This information will be provided through Bisnodes channels in 19 European countries. Bisnode is owned 70 per cent by Ratos and 30 per cent by Bonnier. 11/27/2006 5:57:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2006/Bisnode-Acquires-G2-Solutions/ Bisnode acquires the majority in G2 Solutions, a specialist in customer management systems for specialty and general stores, and similar customer-intensive applications. 11/21/2006 6:26:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Bisnode-press-releases/2006/Bisnode-takes-over-RavnInfo-from-Opplysningen-AS/ Bisnode AB is one of Europe’s leading information publishing groups in both the B2C and B2B markets. 11/9/2006 6:30:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2006/Medicin-Information-companies-changes-name-to-Nomi/ 11/1/2006 6:55:00 PM http://www.bisnode.com//en/News--Press/Subsidiary-news/2006/ICC-Information-launches-new-services---Interrogate-and-Market-i-/ ICC Information launches Interrogate and Market-i, custom tailored solutions 10/25/2006 6:57:00 PM