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Bin auf den Wert durch eine Studie über Mobotix aufmerksam geworden.

Letztere habe sehr schöne Zahlen, aber Axis ist deutlich größer.

In 2008 abstrus gute EK-Rendite (133%).

Allerdings SEHR weit über Sustanz bewertet (Kurs-zu-Buch ca. 12!)

KGV etwa 22


Kennt jemand die Bude?

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25.03.2009 13:02
Axis Communications Network Cameras Deployed By Chippewa Valley School District

Addressing Safety, Security of Students, Teachers and Property

Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, today announced that the Chippewa Valley School District in Michigan is using its network cameras to increase public school security in a cost-effective manner.

Located in the suburban Detroit area, Chippewa Valley is the state’s 9th largest school district (out of more than 500), serving 15,000 students.

More than 600 network cameras and video encoders are being installed in the district’s high schools and ninth grade centers, including the AXIS 216FD-V(fixed dome); 216MFD-V (megapixel fixed dome), Q1755(HDTV) and 214 PTZ Network Cameras; and AXIS Q7900 Racks with Q7406 Video Encoder Blades.

Chippewa Valley purchased the Axis network video products from Spiritech, Inc., based on a design by the district’s IT consultants Metro Technology Services. Spiritech is installing the infrastructure, Axis network video products and Milestone Systems’ video management software.

Chippewa Valley first sought out a video solution in order to provide good security measures with a reduced need for staffing. Like most school districts, Chippewa Valley is highly sensitive to theft, vandalism, violence and bullying. Its goal is to protect people and property. The school district sought out a network video solution (vs. analog) because of superior image quality, centralized storage and management, integration into the district’s active directory and web integration.

According to School Superintendent Mark Deldin, ”Ever since the Columbine high school tragedy 10 years ago, school districts have been looking for ways to enhance security in their schools. If students do not feel safe in their schools they will be distracted from learning. Our mission is to make students, parents and staff as safe as possible. A strong sense of safety and welfare enhances the educational process and improves our standing with our community.”

Several factors drove the selection of the new network video solution, including the quality of the Axis network cameras and housings, the ability to expand the system in the future, the Milestone Systems video management software’s comprehensive functions, Metro Technology Services’ design criteria and Spiritech’s experience.

The district contracted with Metro Technology Services in order to procure the network video solution because of the size of the project. The specifications accounted for WAN connectivity using the district’s fiber-optic network, proper cameras and locations, and also to comply with state bidding requirements. Based on a complete solution, Axis network cameras were approved.

Until now, the school district has had to rely on hall monitors and security guards to be physically present during school hours and periods of heavy building use, such as concerts and athletics. Once the network video system is fully deployed in the spring, it will help school authorities determine ”who did what, and when.” It is also expected to help deter, detect and document inappropriate behavior.

During the design process, school administrators and police liaisons performed building walkthroughs, with a focus on public areas such as hallways, cafeterias, computer labs, media centers, school stores, gymnasiums and exterior coverage. The system will be monitored by officials, including security guards, principals, assistant principals, food service directors, maintenance directors and technology staff. Principals and assistant principals will have dedicated monitors connected to their district computers for viewing, while security stations will be provided with dual monitors. Even the cafeterias will have their own LCD monitors.

”Network cameras are a great fit for schools due to the scalability and superior image quality,” said Fredrik Nilsson, general manager of Axis Communications, Inc. ”We share Chippewa Valley’s concerns for the security of children and look forward to continuing to address those and other school concerns in partnership with companies such as Spiritech, Metro Technology Services and Milestone Systems.”

About Axis Communications

Axis is an IT company offering network video solutions for professional installations. The company is the global market leader in network video, driving the ongoing shift from analog to digital video surveillance. Axis products and solutions focus on security surveillance and remote monitoring, and are based on innovative, open technology platforms. Axis is a Swedish-based company, operating worldwide with offices in more than 20 countries and cooperating with partners in more than 70 countries. Founded in 1984, Axis is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Stockholm, under the ticker AXIS. For more information about Axis, please visit our website at www.axis.com.

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Axis Communications and Kowa Company introduce P-Iris technology

Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market1 and Kowa Company today introduced P-Iris, a new and precise iris control that allows fixed network cameras to deliver better image quality in both indoor and outdoor applications.

A P-Iris lens, together with specialized software, can automatically and precisely regulate the iris opening to enable better contrast, clarity, resolution and depth of field.

The advanced iris control will be especially beneficial for megapixel/HDTV cameras and demanding video surveillance applications.

'P-Iris allows fixed network cameras to reach a new level of performance in image quality. This is a revolutionary improvement for video surveillance cameras and for the industry in general as we expect P-Iris to become a standard that eventually replaces DC-iris lenses,'

said Baraa Al Akkad, Regional Manager Axis Communications ME.

DC-iris (auto-iris) control for surveillance cameras with fixed/varifocal lenses does not enable the camera or user to know the exact position of the iris opening, which is needed in order to optimize image clarity. Axis saw a need to solve this and found Kowa, an innovative optics manufacturer, to jointly develop a solution.

'The P-Iris lens uses a stepper motor that allows the position of the iris opening to be precisely controlled,' said Tosao Tohjima, Technical Director at Kowa CCTV Products. 'P-Iris is an innovative solution that truly allows a network camera, particularly a megapixel network camera, to perform optimally in all lighting conditions.'

A megapixel camera, which generally has smaller pixels than a standard resolution camera, can take advantage of P-Iris to maintain the delivery of crisp, high-resolution images, even in difficult lighting situations.

A P-Iris lens works together with software in the network camera to automatically provide the best iris position for optimal image quality in all lighting conditions. Images will be sharper, with better contrast, resolution and depth of field. Having good depth of field-where objects at different distances from the camera are in focus simultaneously-is important in the video monitoring of, for example, a long corridor or parking lot.

In very bright situations, P-Iris limits the closing of the iris to avoid blurring (diffraction) caused when the iris opening becomes too small.

This can typically happen in cameras that use DC-iris lenses in combination especially with megapixel sensors that have small pixels. Being able to avoid diffraction and at the same time benefit from an automatically controlled iris is highly valued in outdoor video surveillance applications.

P-Iris will be incorporated in upcoming Axis network cameras, beginning with the 3-megapixel AXIS P1346 Network Camera.

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08.07.2009 08:12
Axis Communications: Half-year report January-June 2009 No change in sales trends

Regulatory News:

Axis Communications (STO:AXIS):

• Net sales during the period amounted to SEK 1,074 M (931), and to SEK 542 M (494) for the second quarter

• Operating profit during the period totaled SEK 93 M (160), and SEK 46 (92) M for the second quarter

• Profit before tax during the period amounted to SEK 92 M (160), and to SEK 46 M (92) for the second quarter

• Profit after tax during the period totaled SEK 67 M (113), and SEK 34 M (64) for the second quarter

• Earnings per share during the first half year amounted to SEK 0.96 (1.64)

”As previously communicated, we expect the lower activity on the market, in the weak market conditions, to remain at a relatively stable level. This means that Axis’ sales level on each market was essentially unchanged during the second quarter compared with the beginning of the year.

We see a comparatively improved trend during the second quarter in the Americas region and in the Asia region like during the first quarter of the year. The EMEA region, like the beginning of the year displayed a comparatively weaker trend.

Axis’ marketing activity was intensive during the period and the high rate of release of new products continued. Recruitment of personnel continued during the second quarter, but now at a significantly lower rate than at the end of 2008 and the beginning of 2009.” Ray Mauritsson, President

The slide presentation is available on: www.axis.com/corporate/investor/interim_report.htm

Invitation to telephone conference

Time: Wednesday, July 8, at 10 a.m. CET.

To join the conference: Dial: + 46 (0)8 50 52 0110

Access code: Axis Communications

Axis AB participants: Ray Mauritsson, CEO and Fredrik Sjöstrand, CFO.

A recorded version of the presentation will be available for five working days on:

[phone], Access Code: 83 84 91

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Das sind mit die schnellsten, die ich kenne.

8 Tage bis zum Abschluß!

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26.08.2009 09:08
Axis Communications: Axis Strengthens Its Position on the Global Security Market

Regulatory News:

Axis Communications (STO:AXIS) maintains its strong market leading position for network cameras and further improves its position in the category - global vendors providing video surveillance equipment. This was published in the latest report from IMS Research.

The 2009 edition of the annual IMS Research report ”The World Market for CCTV&Video Surveillance Equipment” is based on data compiled in 2008 and provides an overall view of the video surveillance market for both traditional analog manufacturers and the network video market where Axis is active.

In the report, Axis is ranked fourth in the world in the category - vendors providing video surveillance equipment - compared with sixth place last year. Axis retains as number three in the world in the security cameras category, which includes analog as well as network cameras. In the network cameras category, Axis is identified as clear market leader and retains its market leading position.

”The fact that Axis strengthened the company’s position in the overall security surveillance category and now ranks as one of the four largest vendors providing video surveillance equipment shows that the ongoing shift from analog to digital surveillance continued at a strong pace in 2008”, says Ray Mauritsson, President of Axis Communications.

"In just three short years Axis Communications has moved from being the 12th largest vendor of video surveillance equipment globally to the 4th spot in 2008 - an impressive and noteworthy achievement by any standard. Axis Communications remains the largest provider of network video surveillance equipment by market share globally", says Alastair Hayfield, Senior Market Research Analyst, IMS Research.

Axis focuses on the professional segment of the network video market with customers in sectors including education, transportation and government. In the IMS report these customer segments are identified as the largest growth areas for network video in the coming years.

About Axis Communications
Axis is an IT company offering network video solutions for professional installations. The company is the global market leader in network video, driving the ongoing shift from analog to digital video surveillance. Axis products and solutions focus on security surveillance and remote monitoring, and are based on innovative, open technology platforms.

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09.10.2009 09:09
Axis Communications: Axis AB: Invitation to Axis' Nine-Month Report Conference Call

Regulatory News:

Axis Communications (STO:AXIS) would like to invite you to a teleconference in connection to the company's nine-month report. Ray Mauritsson, CEO of Axis, and Fredrik Sjöstrand, CFO of Axis, will present the company and comment the report.

Time: Friday, October 16, at 10 a.m. CET.

To join the conference:

Dial: [phone]

Access code: Axis Communications

Axis AB participants:

Ray Mauritsson, CEO and Fredrik Sjöstrand, CFO.

Axis AB's interim report will be issued around 08.00 a.m. CET on Friday, October 16.

The slide presentation will be available at:

http://www.axis.com/corporate/investor/interim_report.htm

A recorded version of the presentation will be available for five working days on:

[phone], Access Code: 848029

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16.10.2009 08:22
Axis Communications: Interim Report January - September 2009

Improved Sales over Quarters

Regulatory News:

Axis Communications (STO:AXIS):

* Net sales during the period amounted to SEK 1,642 M (1,474), and sales amounted to SEK 568 M (543) for the third quarter.
* Operating profit during the period totaled SEK 188 M (291), and operating profit totaled SEK 95 M (131) for the third quarter.
* Profit before tax during the period amounted to SEK 187 M (291), and profit before tax amounted to SEK 94 M (131) for the third quarter.
* Profit after tax during the period totaled SEK 133 M (207), and profit after tax totaled SEK 66 M (94) for the third quarter.
* Earnings per share for the period amounted to SEK 1.91 (2.99).

”It is gratifying to be able to report a positive sales trend for Axis during the first nine months of the year. Sales have improved continuously and net sales for the third quarter amounted to SEK 568 M (543). All the regions showed a positive sales trend between the second and third quarters. The greatest improvement in sales was displayed in the Asia region. During the period, Axis continued to introduce a number of high quality network video products which were received with great interest on the market. Recruitments have continued during the third quarter and there were 776 employees (680) at the end of the period.”
Ray Mauritsson, President

Invitation to telephone conference
Time: Friday, October 16, at 10 a.m. CET.
Dial: [phone]
Access code: Axis Communications
Axis AB participants: Ray Mauritsson, CEO and Fredrik Sjöstrand, CFO.

The report and a slide presentation will be available at: http://www.axis.com/corporate/investor/interim_report.htm

A recorded version of the presentation will be available for five working days on: [phone], Access Code: 848029

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4 Dec, 2009 09:00 CET
Axis network cameras increase safety in Portuguese schools

Axis Communications today announced that its network video cameras will play a key role in a comprehensive safe school project in Portugal. More than 12,000 network cameras will be installed in order to increase security in public schools in a cost-effective way. The installation started in August 2009 and is expected to continue during 2010.

The selected network camera models are the AXIS 225FD for the indoor installations and the AXIS 221 for outdoor installations. Axis network cameras are going to be installed in 1,200 schools, in 2nd and 3rd class of primary education and in secondary schools. The cameras will be installed in corridors and school entrances.

“We are proud to deliver our network cameras to the schools in Portugal. We have seen an increasing interest in installations of network video products at schools and universities due to a heightened interest in student security.” said Ray Mauritsson, President, Axis Communications. “As the schools often have the infrastructure in place, a cost-efficient installation of network cameras with superior image quality can easily be deployed.”

Axis’ network cameras have been selected for this project because of their exceptional image quality, ease of installation and maintenance as well as their ability to connect directly to existing IP networks in schools. Furthermore, the functionality PoE (Power over Ethernet) will also reduce installation costs as the cameras will be fed with power through the Ethernet cable, unifying power and data on one cable.

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18.01.2010 10:13
Axis Communications: Axis Expands Its Product Portfolio with Thermal Network Cameras

Regulatory News:

Axis Communications (STO:AXIS) is the first company on the market to offer customers full-featured thermal network cameras for surveillance. The new network cameras use thermal imaging, which allows users to detect people and incidents with great reliability even in complete darkness and other difficult conditions.

Up until now, there have been no such cameras available on the market, and existing analog thermal cameras have typically been designed for high-end installations and are associated with a high price and a large degree of customization.

"Today's launch provides our customers with cost-efficient, easy-to-install thermal network cameras for professional installations and will promote safety and security in critical areas such as public places, industries, railways, ports and roads. We see a great potential for these new cameras and we are proud to be able to broaden our portfolio and thereby contribute to strengthening our customers' security systems", says Ray Mauritsson, President, Axis Communications.

With Axis' strong distribution network, consisting of more than 27,000 partners worldwide, thermal cameras will now be accessible to whole new groups of users. Axis thermal network cameras mesh perfectly with any network video system and can be used in many surveillance systems in a broad range of customers segments such as government, transportation, city surveillance and education.

"The thermal network cameras' features, combined with the usual benefits of Axis' network cameras such as intelligent video capabilities, ease of installation, and integration with all leading video management systems, will help keep our customers' security installations one step ahead", says Ray Mauritsson.

The thermal network cameras create images based on the heat that always radiates from any object, vehicle or person. This gives thermal cameras the power to see through complete darkness and deliver images that allow operators to detect and act on suspicious activity. Thermal cameras can also handle many difficult weather conditions better than conventional cameras, e.g. allowing operators to see through haze, dust, and smoke.

For photos and more information about AXIS Q1910 and AXIS Q1910-E Thermal Network Cameras, please visit http://www.axis.com/corporate/press/press_material.htm?key=q…

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03.02.2010 08:14
Axis Communications: Axis AB Year-end report 2009 Strong close to the year



Regulatory News:

Axis Communications (STO:AXIS):

Net sales during the year amounted to SEK 2,301 M (1,975), and sales amounted to SEK 659 M (501) for the fourth quarter.
Operating profit for the year totaled SEK 308 M (341), and operating profit totaled SEK 121 M (49) during the fourth quarter.
Profit before tax for the year amounted to SEK 307 M (340), and profit before tax amounted to SEK 120 M (49) for the fourth quarter.
Profit after tax during the year totaled SEK 218 M (252), and profit after tax totaled SEK 85 M (45) during the fourth quarter.
Earnings per share for the year amounted to SEK 3.14 (3.64).
The Board of Directors proposes a dividend of SEK 4.00 (1.25), of which SEK 2.75 is an extraordinary dividend.
"The year ended with high activity on the market for installation of network video products, which resulted in a strong close to the year for Axis. Axis reported net sales of SEK 2,301 M (1,975) for 2009, which delivered growth of 17 percent for the year. All regions showed positive growth of over 30 percent in the fourth quarter. The strong close to the year is due to a generally good inflow of orders as well as conclusion of deals relating to previously deferred projects. The feared component shortage which was communicated previously had no significant impact on Axis' delivery capacity during the end of 2009. The beginning of 2010 is difficult to assess on account of possible supply disruptions due to component shortages and the generally uncertain market trend." Ray Mauritsson, President

Invitation to telephone conference Time: 3 February at 10 a.m. Phone number: [phone] Specify Axis Communications. Axis AB participants: Ray Mauritsson, CEO and Fredrik Sjöstrand, CFO. The report and a slide presentation will be available at: http://www.axis.com/corporate/investor/interim_report.htm A recorded version of the presentation will be available for five working days on: [phone], Access Code: 856451

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22.03.2010 11:17
Axis Communications: Axis Network Cameras Chosen to Improve Safety on Madrid's Buses

Regulatory News:

Axis Communications' (STO:AXIS) network cameras will be installed on Madrid's 2,300 public buses. Each bus will include three network cameras and one video encoder. The network video products will be part of a security system to improve passenger's security and safety. The installation started in late 2009 and the whole installation will be finished by the end of 2010.

"During the last few years we have seen a lot of interest from customers who want to improve safety and security in their transit systems. Axis' network video products have successfully been installed in many demanding environments, including buses in Prague, trains in Sydney and Zurich and subway cars in Moscow. And in addition to this, now on Madrid buses in Spain", says Ray Mauritsson, President Axis Communications.

Axis has supplied network cameras that are robust, easy to install and compact, yet also deliver high resolution images and tampering alarms. Each bus will include three AXIS M3113-R network cameras and one AXIS Q7401 video encoder.

The surveillance system includes high resolution real time recording and monitoring, and also features a panic button which is connected to EMT's (The Municipal Transport Company of Madrid) Central Alarm Station. Each bus also includes GPS so it is easy to locate the bus quickly.

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20.04.2010 08:13
Axis Communications: Axis Interim Report January-March 2010

Regulatory News:

Axis Communications (STO:AXIS):

* Net sales during the period amounted to SEK 643 M (532)
* Operating profit during the period amounted to SEK 95 M (46)
* Profit before tax for the period amounted to SEK 95 M (46)
* Profit after tax for the period totaled SEK 69 M (33)
* Earnings per share for the period amounted to SEK 1.00 (0.48)

"The positive sales trend from the end of 2009 for network video products continued during the first quarter of the year. Sales of SEK 643 M corresponds to growth of 21 percent, which adjusted for negative foreign currency effects resulted in growth of 36 percent in local currency terms. All three regions displayed robust growth; the strongest growth of all was achieved in the Asia region.

Axis continued to broaden its product portfolio with the release of a large number of high quality network video products. The expansion plans are continuing with recruitment within sales, marketing, research and development as well as establishment of sales offices. The number of employees amounted to 786 at the end of the period, which implies a slightly lower recruitment rate for the full-year than planned."

Ray Mauritsson, President

The report and slide presentation is available on:

http://www.axis.com/corporate/investor/interim_report.htm

Invitation to telephone conference
Time: Tuesday, April 20 at 10 a.m.
Phone number: [phone]
Participants from Axis AB will be:
Ray Mauritsson, President and Fredrik Sjöstrand, CFO.

A recorded version of the teleconference will be available for ten business days on:
[phone], specify: 863245.

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Interim report January–June 2010


* Net sales during the period amounted to SEK 1,321 M (1,074), and sales amounted to SEK 678 M (542) for the second quarter.
* Operating profit during the period amounted to SEK 169 M (93), and operating profit amounted to SEK 74 M (46) for the second quarter.
* Profit before tax during the period amounted to SEK 168 M (92),
and profit before tax amounted to SEK 74 M (46) for the second quarter.
* Profit after tax during the period totaled SEK 122 M (67), and profit after tax totaled SEK 53 M (34) for the second quarter.
* Earnings per share amounted to SEK 1.76 (0.96) during the first half-year.

President’s comments

"A very strong close of the second quarter generated growth of 6 percent, compared with the first quarter of the year. Sales have been particularly robust within the Americas region which reported growth of 25 percent, compared with the same period of the preceding year. The Asia region also showed strong growth of 56 percent. The corresponding growth rate within the EMEA region amounted to 19 percent.

The product portfolio was extended further with a number of high-quality network video products. All of the new products support HDTV quality video and the H.264 compression standard.

During the second quarter, Axis continued its expansion and a high rate of recruitment took place. The number of employees increased by 64 and amounted to 850 at the end of the period."

Ray Mauritsson, President

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Regulatory News:

Axis Communications (STO:AXIS):

• Net sales during the period amounted to SEK 2,058 M (1,642), sales amounted to SEK 737 M (568) during the third quarter.

• Operating profit during the period amounted to SEK 290 M (188), operating profit amounted to SEK 121 M (95) during the third quarter.

• Profit before tax during the period amounted to SEK 288 M (187), profit before tax amounted to SEK 120 M (94) during the third quarter.

• Profit after tax during the period amounted to SEK 210 M (133), profit after tax amounted to SEK 88 M (66) during the third quarter.

• Earnings per share for the period amounted to SEK 3.03 (1.91), earnings per share amounted to SEK 1.27 (0.95) during the third quarter.

"The market's interest for Axis' network video products continued to develop positively during the third quarter. All regions showed a favorable sales trend, which resulted in total growth of 30 percent during the third quarter compared with the corresponding quarter of the preceding year. The inflow of new projects for installations of network cameras in security installations has continued at a stable level during the period July through September.

The global expansion is continuing and a further 38 people were employed during the quarter, evenly distributed between sales and research& development. There were 888 employees (776) at the end of the period, which means that 112 new employees were added during the year."

Ray Mauritsson, President

The report and slide presentation is available on: http://www.axis.com/corporate/investor/interim_report.htm (http://www.axis.com/corporate/investor/interim_report.htm)

Invitation to telephone conference Time: Friday, October 15, at 10 a.m. CET. To join the conference: Dial: [phone] Access code: 877 558 Axis AB participants: Ray Mauritsson, CEO and Fredrik Sjöstrand, CFO.

A recorded version of the presentation will be available for 14 days on: [phone], Access Code: 877 558

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20 Jan, 2011 08:00 CET
Axis reports a strong close to 2010


Axis Communications today announces that the company will present a stronger close to 2010 than expected.
The preliminary net sales 2010 are estimated to amount to approximately SEK 2,930 million with a preliminary operating profit (EBIT) of SEK 415 million and a gross margin in line with the previous quarter.

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Axis Communications (STO:AXIS):

Net sales during the year amounted to SEK 2,933 M (2,301), and sales amounted to SEK 875 M (659) for the fourth quarter.

Operating profit for the year totaled SEK 415 M (308), and operating profit totaled SEK 125 M (121) during the fourth quarter.

Profit before tax for the year amounted to SEK 413 M (307), and profit before tax amounted to SEK 125 M (120) for the fourth quarter.

Profit after tax during the year totaled SEK 300 M (218), and profit after tax totaled SEK 90 M (85) during the fourth quarter.

Earnings per share for the year amounted to SEK 4.32 (3.14).

The board of directors proposes a dividend of SEK 4.50 of which SEK 3.00 represents an extra dividend (SEK 4.00 of which SEK 2.75 extra dividend).

"Axis reports a strong close to 2010 with net sales of SEK 2,933 M (2,301).Continued high demand for Axis products on all markets, a good inventory po sition and high availability of Axis' network video products contributed to the strong close. Growth amounted to 40 percent in local currencies during the fourth quarter. Axis estimates that its growth was faster than the market. The company has thus strengthened its position as the market-leading supplier of network video products. There has been considerable interest in all regions for in stallations of surveillance equipment within retail, city surveillance and the transport sector. Axis strengthened its patent portfolio after the end of the period through acquisition of about twenty patents relating to network cameras. During the year Axis continued its global expan sion and the company had 914 employees (774) at year-end."

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Axis Communications: Interim report January-March 2011

• Net sales amounted to SEK 808 M (643) M, corresponding to growth of 26 percent. Net sales increased by 39 percent in local currencies.

• Operating profit increased to SEK 126 M (95), which corresponds to an operating margin of 15.6 percent (14.8).

• Profit after tax amounted to SEK 91 M (69).

• Earnings per share amounted to SEK 1.31 (1.00).

Regulatory News:

Axis Communications (STO:AXIS):

Strong sales trend in all regions

"Our strong sales trend at the end of last year continued during the beginning of 2011 when we saw a stable trend in demand for our network video products in all regions. In our view, the weak investment climate in Southern Europe is essentially the only factor which is affecting the growth rate negatively in Region EMEA. At the same time, the strong Swedish krona in relation to USD and EUR has impacted our sales negatively. Adjusted for foreign currency effects, sales increased by 39 percent during the quarter.

The AXIS M50 Series featuring compact and good-value pan/tilt/zoom network cameras was an important product release during the first quarter. These products are further supplements to our very strong product line of high-quality PTZ network cameras. The AXIS M50 Series will strengthen our offer of network solutions, particularly towards the important retail market.

We maintained a very high rate of recruitment during the first quarter. The number of employees increased by 69 during the period. The recruitments during the first quarter were mainly concerned with strengthening the global sales organization."

Ray Mauritsson, President

The report and slide presentation is available on: http://www.axis.com/corporate/investor/interim_report.htm

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Lund, December 19, 2012
Axis to Stockholm Stock Exchange Large Cap


As of January 2, 2013 Axis AB belongs to the Stockholm Stock Exchange (NASDAQ OMX Stockholm) Large Cap segment. Large Cap is the Stockholm Stock Exchange’s list of Sweden’s largest companies with a market capitalization of more than € 1 billion.

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Jahreszahlen kamen gewohnt schnell gestern und gewohnt gut

Divi von SEK 5,50 auf 6,00 erhöht

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Übernahmeangebot von Canon: http://www.axis.com/corporate/press/releases/viewstory.php?c…

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 49.039.910 von R-BgO am 11.02.15 15:17:24

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Elliott Management’s Axis Stake May Push Canon To Up Bid

Canon is attempting to get into the video surveillance business by acquiring Axis AB, but the price could become steeper

Posted By: ManiPosted date: March 27, 2015 10:34:10 AMIn: BusinessNo Comments


Activist hedge fund Elliott Management has unveiled a 7.5% stake in Swedish video surveillance firm Axis AB in a move that could force Canon to raise its bid for the firm. The stake disclosure was made in a filing with Sweden’s Financial Supervisory Authority.


Canon’s plan to acquire Axis
In February, Japan’s Canon announced plans to acquire Axis AB for ¥333.7 billion ($2.8 billion) in an effort to expand into surveillance products, which are outside its traditional camera and office equipment offerings. In recent years, Canon’s sales from its traditional business have plummeted.

Axis’ board recommended that shareholders accept Canon’s offer, which could translate to 340 Swedish kroner ($40.02) a share.

Canon’s proposal requires acceptance from at least 90% of Axis shareholders. After Elliott disclosed its 7.5% stake, Canon might need to persuade the hedge fund to support the offer in order to reach the required 90% threshold. Alternatively, Elliott Management would need to enhance its holdings in Axis to over 10% or partner with other shareholders to thwart Canon’s offer.



Elliott Management stake could force Canon to raise bid
According to people familiar with the matter, the activist hedge fund, which is run by founder Paul Singer, could lobby for a higher price for Canon’s acquisition of Axis. Elliott has a history of routinely buying stakes in companies involved in takeovers to drive the price of an outside firm’s offer up.

In 2011, Elliott Management forced U.S. chemicals company DuPont to raise its bid for Danish food company Danisco. DuPont sweetened its bid to 700 Danish kroner ($139) a share from 665 kroner a share in a $6.64 billion deal. However, as reported by ValueWalk, the acquisition turned out to be an expensive affair for DuPont, as since the acquisition, Danisco’s organic revenue has plummeted by one-third and margins dropped to approximately half of what they were in 2010.

Last year, Elliott Management forced drug marketer McKesson Corporation (NYSE:MCK) to sweeten its offer for German drug distribution rival Celescio. However, Elliott was accused of receiving a higher price in the takeover battle than other investors. It was reported that when McKesson purchased Celescio, it paid more to Elliott Management than other bondholders. The report indicated that Elliott Management was paid €31 for convertible bonds, while other bondholders were paid just €23.50 in the takeover of the public company.

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aus der Einladung zur HV:

"In the light of the new ownership structure following the completion of the public cash offer by Canon Inc., the Nomination Committee has not found reason to present any proposal to the Annual General Meeting. The Board of Directors has however been informed that Canon Inc., holding 84.83 percent of the shares and votes in the company as at the date of this notice, proposes the following:"

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 49.653.686 von R-BgO am 27.04.15 17:30:29

Canon hat wohl Geduld:

Canon-Axis deal done despite hedge-fund holdout,
now owns 84 percent of shares, Elliott Management increases stake
by: Martha Entwistle
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Wednesday, April 29, 2015


TOKYO—In a bid that industry analysts told Security Systems News is intended to get Canon to increase its $2.8 billion offer for Axis Communications, Elliott Management, a New York hedge fund, increased its stake in Axis to 10.91 percent and has not yet sold those shares to Canon.

Canon now owns 84 percent of Axis shares. On April 24, Canon extended the offer period a second time, from the original April 15 to May 5. Canon said it would neither extend the offer period again nor raise its offer price.

So, how does the hedge-fund holdout affect the deal? The deal is essentially done, Canon Global spokesman Richard Berger told SSN.

“With the settlement on April 15 for the 75.46 percent of the shares that had been acquired following the initial acceptance period, which concluded on April 1, Axis has already become a Canon subsidiary,” he said.

Berger echoed Canon Global CFO Toshizo Tanaka who recently said that Canon would like to own all Axis shares, but that there’s no rush.

“While it would have been preferable to obtain 100 percent of the shares, having a minority of the shares owned by other parties does not pose an obstacle to our strategy going forward,” Berger said.

He added that the “synergies are not affected by costs but rather lie in the opportunities going forward, we are confident that we will be able to realize the synergies of the deal. Furthermore, our plan has always been for Axis to remain an independent entity within the Canon Group. As such, we have no plans to integrate Axis.”

Elliott Management did not return a call from Security Systems News inquiring about its reason for increasing its stake in Axis.

Elliott Management has not publicly stated its intentions for increasing its stake, but an industry analyst contacted by SSN said it is an attempt to “get the price raised on all the shares.”

So why, if the deal is done and Canon is OK with waiting to obtain all shares, is Elliott Management’s 10.91 percent stake notable?

The industry analyst said that Canon cannot “squeeze out” or forcibly take over the remaining Axis shares if there is more than 10 percent outstanding.

Canon also is “not allowed to pay more for just the remaining stake in the company because that would represent a different share price and be unfair to shareholders that already submitted their shares,” the analyst said.

The company could pay more for those shares, but that would be down the road after a designated waiting period defined under Swedish law, reports said.

The bottom line, this analyst said, is that “Canon can own and control Axis, but Elliott would have a 12 percent minority stake and essentially the Elliott stake is marooned.”

Asked about the development, Axis GM Americas Fredrik Nilsson said he could not comment beyond saying: “Canon now owns the majority of the shares in Axis and will control Axis. Axis will be run as a separate legal entity reporting to Canon CEO in Tokyo. Additionally, Axis and Milestone will be run as separate legal entities.”

Increasing shares to more than 10 percent and holding out for a higher price is a common tactic for “activist investors” like Elliott Management.

Canon has taken its time acquiring full ownership of acquisitions previously, Reuters reported, citing a 2009 deal to acquire Oce, a Dutch print machine maker. Canon met “a challenge from Orbis Portfolio Management and [the deal] was only completed in 2012 after a squeeze out.”

What about the $2.8 billion price tag?

Imperial Capital’s Jeff Kessler reiterated earlier statements to SSN that Canon’s is a fair offer.

“The transaction is 29.7x enterprise value to EBITDA and also 43.5x earnings,” Kessler said. “There’s not another video company out there [valued like this],” he said.

Chinese camera manufacturers Hikvision and Dahua are valued at 18.8x EBITDA and 27x EBITDA, respectively. “And these are companies that are growing at 30 percent internally,” he added.

Kessler said, “Axis is facing headwinds with regard to the small- and medium-business market from Asian manufacturers [like Hikvision and Dahua].”

He called Axis “a great company with a great product and some of the best people in the industry … [but] its projected growth rate over the next several years is mid single digits in local currency.”

“We feel the price that Canon is offering for Axis is a fair price,” Kessler said.

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 50.775.390 von R-BgO am 05.10.15 11:09:37

per 9M 2016

leichter GewinnRÜCKgang;

Kurs wie festgenagelt

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 53.541.249 von R-BgO am 24.10.16 15:49:54

per 31.12. bestätigt:

ordentlicher Umsatzzuwachs, leicht fallender Gewinn, keine Divi

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raus bis aufs Erinnerungsstück

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sie wachsen wieder!

gute Ergebnisse am Freitag; weiter keine Divi

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 56.852.590 von R-BgO am 28.01.18 11:25:48

2018 dürfte ein Top-Jahr geworden sein,

und da der Kurs seit 2015 range-bound ist, nähern wir uns fast vernünftiger Bewertung

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 59.618.180 von R-BgO am 12.01.19 21:01:34

aber offenbar

wird nicht mehr gehandelt