Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc. (TWSE: 2311; NYSE: ASX) (ASE) announces that today its board of directors passed resolutions to spin-off of its subsidiary Universal Scientific Industrial Co., Ltd. ("USI") as part of an effort to enhance operational flexibility via structural adjustments. Where necessary, ASE will integrate the business activities of USI with those of other business entities within the group with the aim of achieving increased integral operational efficiency by integrating various group resources dedicated to specialized business operations.

We are pleased to announce that Atex has acquired the “Cross Advertising” business from leading Nordic software and services company Tieto.

Atlantic Packaging Products Ltd. ("Atlantic"), a leading Canadian manufacturer of containerboard and corrugated packaging products, today officially announced the acquisition of Skybox Packaging ('Skybox') in Mansfield, Ohio. Skybox manufactures corrugated packaging products and distributes packaging supplies and equipment out of its 100,000+ sq. ft. facility in Mansfield.

On January 1, 2015, Atlas Holdings LLC launched Aludium — its newest operating company — with the acquisition of rolling mills in Spain and France from Alcoa, a global leader in lightweight metals technology, engineering, and manufacturing. Included in the transaction are mills located in Amorebieta and Alicante (Spain) and Castelsarrasin (France), as well as the state-of-the-art Cindal research and development facility in Alicante. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Reinforcing its position as a global leader in digital services

Companies Aim to Accelerate Construction Productivity

Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) has completed the acquisition of PlanGrid, a leading provider of construction productivity software, for $875 million net of cash. Autodesk funded the transaction using a combination of cash on hand and a short-term loan.

Acquisition Adds Enterprise Internet of Things Cloud Service to Autodesk Portfolio

Companies Look to Create a Digital Marketplace for the Global Construction Industry

Companies Aim to Improve Information Exchange Across All Construction Project Teams

Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire PlanGrid, a leading provider of construction productivity software, for $875 million net of cash. This acquisition will enable Autodesk to offer a more comprehensive, cloud-based construction platform.

• 4Q14 Reported EPS (including discontinued operations) of $0.76
• Adjusted EPS (non-GAAP, continuing operations) of $0.90
• 4Q14 Net sales grew approximately 1 percent on reported and organic basis to $1.6 billion
• FY14 Reported EPS (including discontinued operations) of $2.60
• Adjusted EPS (non-GAAP, continuing operations) of $3.11
• FY14 Net sales grew approximately 3 percent on reported and organic basis to $6.3 billion
• Expect FY15 Reported EPS of $2.95 to $3.15
• Adjusted EPS (non-GAAP) of $3.20 to $3.40

Enhances Avery Dennison’s position in European graphics markets

London-based International Finance Magazine has conferred the 2014 award for 'Best Islamic Bank' in Bahrain to Bahrain Islamic bank. The trophy and certificate were presented on November 18 at a gala dinner in the ballroom of the Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London.