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January 31, 2012
Number of outstanding shares in Elekta AB (publ)
 

 
January 27, 2012
Elekta Demonstrates Comprehensive Range of Cancer Management Solutions at 2012 Arab Health ...
An estimated 72,000 healthcare professionals gathered at the Dubai World Trade Centre Jan. 23-26 for the 2012 Arab Health Congress and Exhibition. The meeting also provided the framework for the 2nd Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Cancer Therapy Conference.

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January 25, 2012
Ukraine Fortifies Cancer Management Capabilities with New Elekta Technology
Opened in August 2011, Rivne Regional Oncologic Dispensary’s radiation therapy department treats 50 patients per day

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January 18, 2012
Virginia Physicians Use Elekta Software to Better Target Moving Tumors in Patients with Lung or ...
Symmetry helps radiation oncologists at Riverside & University of Virginia Radiosurgery Center avoid excess dose to healthy tissues by isolating mobile tumors

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January 9, 2012
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Accelerates Cancer Care with Monaco Planning Software from Elekta
Clinicians cut VMAT planning times, aim to increase access to rapid radiotherapy for more patients

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December 30, 2011
Number of outstanding shares in Elekta AB (publ)
Number of outstanding shares in Elekta AB (publ)

 
December 20, 2011
KLAS Oncology Report: Elekta’s MOSAIQ Oncology Information System is 2011’s ...
Among oncology software products, customers ranked Elekta first for its MOSAIQ® Oncology Information System (OIS) in a survey by KLAS, an independent research firm.

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December 12, 2011
Elekta leading in emerging markets
Elekta leading in emerging markets

 
December 9, 2011
Elekta’s Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion Earns Nearly Perfect Score in 2011 KLAS ...
Perfexion and Elekta Infinity at top of customer rankings in report*

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December 5, 2011
Renovation of Radiation Oncology Department at Addenbrooke’s Hospital Includes ...
U.K. medical center acquires two Elekta Synergy treatment systems, MOSAIQ oncology information system and image guided radiation therapy workspace

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December 2, 2011
Interim report May – October 2011/12
 

 
November 30, 2011
Number of outstanding shares in Elekta AB (publ)
Number of outstanding shares in Elekta AB (publ)

 
November 22, 2011
UK Clinicians Pass 200th Patient Milestone for Advanced Treatment Methods for Lung Cancer
Doctors at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust better visualize moving lung tumors with latest tools for image-guided stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT)

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November 17, 2011
Invitation to Elekta’s Capital Markets Day with focus on emerging markets, December 12, in Stockholm
Invitation to Elekta’s Capital Markets Day with focus on emerging markets, December 12, in Stockholm

 
November 16, 2011
Invitation to Elekta’s six-month interim report conference call
Invitation to Elekta’s six-month interim report conference call

 
November 8, 2011
Elekta High Resolution, Quick Attach/Detach Multi-leaf Collimator Will Facilitate More “On Demand” Stereotactic Treatments in the Clinic
Elekta receives FDA 510(k) clearance for Apex dynamic multi-leaf collimator (DMLC)

 
October 31, 2011
Elekta’s Board member Vera Kallmeyer has passed away
 

 
October 31, 2011
Number of outstanding shares in Elekta AB (publ)
 

 
October 31, 2011
Australia’s Prince of Wales Hospital Launches New Era of Targeted Lung Cancer ...
First use of Symmetry motion management software in Australasia makes 75-year-old’s treatment more precise

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October 27, 2011
Elekta’s Nomination Committee for the Annual General Meeting 2012
 

 
October 18, 2011
Netherlands Clinic Bids Farewell to World’s Longest-Running Elekta Radiation ...
Leiden University Medical Center retires SL25 linear accelerator after 24 years and continues long Elekta tradition with new treatment system acquisitions

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October 7, 2011
Elekta Ranks as Top Vendor in MD Buyline Report for 3rd Quarter 2011
Earns highest overall composite rankings in four key radiation oncology solution categories

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October 5, 2011
Elekta Raises $53,000 to Support Individuals with Breast Cancer
Sandy B. Muller Breast Cancer Foundation received funds, which will help those diagnosed with the disease

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October 4, 2011
Media Alert: Elekta to Present $50,000 to Miami-Based Sandy B. ...


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October 3, 2011
Elekta divests its Anatomic Pathology Information System
 

 
October 3, 2011
Gilbert Wai appointed Executive Vice President, Region Asia Pacific, and member of Elekta’s  Executive Committee
Gilbert Wai appointed Executive Vice President, Region Asia Pacific, and member of Elekta’s  Executive Committee

 
October 3, 2011
Growth through innovation and Elekta’s strategy within brachytherapy solutions highlighted at ASTRO Investor Meeting
Elekta presented how innovation and product development as well as increased presence in fast growing emerging markets are the cornerstones in Elekta’s growth strategy at an Investor Meeting in conjunction with the 53rd annual American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Meeting, in Miami. In addition, Elekta also described how its recently acquired brachytherapy solutions will contribute to Elekta’s sustainable profitable growth.

 
October 2, 2011
Nucletron, an Elekta company, receives FDA 510(k) clearance for precise Vaginal CT/MR Multi Channel Applicator
Nucletron, an Elekta company, receives FDA 510(k) clearance for precise Vaginal CT/MR Multi Channel Applicator

 
September 30, 2011
Number of outstanding shares in Elekta AB (publ)
 

 
September 28, 2011
Multi-Session Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Gaining Traction in North America to Treat Patients with ...
In-booth demonstrations at Congress of Neurological Surgeons to highlight how Elekta’s Extend system enables multi-fraction therapy for hard-to-treat targets

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September 26, 2011
Elekta to Demonstrate How its Solutions Foster Confidence in Cancer Management at ASTRO Meeting ...
ASTRO Booth # 825 – At the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) 53rd Annual Meeting, October 2-6 in Miami Beach, Fla., Elekta will highlight its broad spectrum of solutions designed to simplify the complex processes involved in radiation therapy, inspiring confidence in healthcare professionals who use Elekta technology.

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September 23, 2011
Jos Lamers appointed member of Elekta’s Executive Committee
Press Release                                                             Stockholm, Sweden, September 23, 2011

 
September 20, 2011
Finnish Clinic’s New Elekta Radiation Therapy System Demonstrates Benefit of 3D Soft ...
Image guided treatments jump 20 percent since Helsinki University Central Hospital acquires Elekta Axesse stereotactic system

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September 15, 2011
Elekta completes the acquisition of Nucletron
 

 
September 13, 2011
Bulletin from Elekta's Annual General Meeting 2011
Bulletin from Elekta's Annual General Meeting 2011

 
September 13, 2011
Regulatory approval for Elekta’s acquisition of Nucletron
Press Release Stockholm, Sweden, September 13, 2011 The Elekta group will provide improved value for cancer patients and health care providers, by addressing a broader range of cancers, in different body sites, and across a broader range of disease stages.

 
September 12, 2011
Interim report May – July 2011/12
Interim report May – July 2011/12

 
September 1, 2011
Invitation: Elekta’s Interim Report for May-July 2011/12
Invitation: Elekta’s Interim Report for May-July 2011/12

 
August 31, 2011
Number of outstanding shares in Elekta AB (publ)
Number of outstanding shares in Elekta AB (publ)

 
August 29, 2011
New Digital Linear Accelerator Control System Demonstrates Treatment Time Savings of Up to 30 ...
Sixth generation digital control system designed to optimize therapy safety and efficiency

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August 23, 2011
Elekta’s annual report 2010/11
Elekta’s annual report for the fiscal year 2010/11 is now available on the Company’s website.

 
August 17, 2011
Invitation: Elekta Capital Markets Day at ASTRO, Miami, October 3, 2011
Elekta invites you to a Capital Markets Day in conjunction with the 53rd Annual Meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), in Miami, USA.

 
August 15, 2011
Welcome to the Annual General Meeting of shareholders of Elekta AB (publ)
Welcome to the Annual General Meeting of shareholders of Elekta AB (publ)

 
August 11, 2011
Elekta Deepens Integration of MOSAIQ Oncology Information System with Varian TrueBeam ...
Users of Varian flagship system gain new MOSAIQ functionality

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August 5, 2011
With Indian Center’s New Elekta Equipment, Brain Tumors Have Nowhere to Hide
Advanced navigation and ultrasound in SonoWand Invite system enable ACTREC neurosurgeons to plot course to, and safely remove, lesions in the brain

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July 29, 2011
Number of outstanding shares in Elekta AB (publ)
Number of outstanding shares in Elekta AB (publ)

 
July 28, 2011
Elekta’s Eastern European Users Convene for First Conference
Elekta increases support/service infrastructure in a region that is rapidly acquiring advanced cancer management technology

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July 26, 2011
Elekta Emphasizes Commitment to Safety in Cancer Management at Joint Radiation Physics Annual ...
American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) and Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists (COMP) 2011 combined meeting is forum to showcase breadth of Elekta’s portfolio

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July 22, 2011
Elekta European Users’ Conference Attracts Top Minds in Cancer Management
Elekta users from Europe, Asia, the Middle East, North America and Africa converged on Hotel Hohe Düne in Warnemünde, Germany June 16-19 to participate in Elekta’s fifth European Users’ Conference. Approximately 390 clinicians and scientists attended 31 presentations and workshops given by Elekta users and company representatives on a wide range of cancer management topics. The Users’ Conference was preceded by the Elekta Stereotactic Users’ Meeting, June 15-16

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July 20, 2011
SBRT for Medically Inoperable Early Stage Lung Cancer a Key Topic for Elekta Presenters at Lung ...
During the 14th World Conference on Lung Cancer, leading users of Elekta Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) technology presented their findings on the use of SBRT to treat early stage, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The most common form of lung cancer, NSCLC arises from a number of causes, including active smoking, passive smoking (secondhand smoke), and exposure to other carcinogens.

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July 18, 2011
New Release of Elekta’s Monaco Treatment Planning System Prepares Software for ...
Part of Monaco 3.0, Dynamic Conformal Arc Therapy receives 510(k) clearance

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July 18, 2011
Latest Releases of Elekta’s XiO Planning and Focal Contouring Systems Designed to ...
Customer input at heart of latest improvements

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July 11, 2011
Christian Medical College & Hospital First to Upgrade Elekta Compact Linear Accelerator ...
MLCi2 provides more accurate delivery to tumors while limiting radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissues

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July 1, 2011
Number of outstanding shares in Elekta AB (publ)
Number of outstanding shares in Elekta AB (publ)

 
June 29, 2011
Elekta’s Nomination Committee’s proposal to the Annual General Meeting 2011 regarding composition of the Board of Directors
Elekta’s Nomination Committee’s proposal to the Annual General Meeting 2011 regarding composition of the Board of Directors

 
June 24, 2011
Elekta’s Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion is Ranked 2011’s Best in KLAS for ...
Elekta’s Leksell Gamma Knife® Perfexion™ earned the number one ranking in the KLAS research firm’s recently released 2011 Top 20 Best in KLAS Awards: Medical Equipment & Infrastructure* report. Perfexion received Best in KLAS in the radiation therapy category.

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June 21, 2011
Elekta to acquire Nucletron, complementing its product offering with world-leading brachytherapy technology
Press Release Stockholm, Sweden, June 21, 2011 Elekta has agreed to acquire Nucletron for EUR 365 million in cash. The acquisition is expected to be accretive to Elekta’s cash earnings within twelve months. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close in early autumn 2011. Through this compelling combination Elekta will offer a complete range of radiotherapy planning and delivery technologies, enhancing its combined ability to meet the clinical needs of cancer patients and health care providers throughout the world.

 
June 17, 2011
French Cancer Center Doubles Patient Volume with VMAT Radiation Therapy Technique from Elekta
Clinique Claude Bernard’s Private Radiotherapy Center of Metz marks 2,500th patient treated with Elekta VMAT

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June 13, 2011
Doctors Use Leksell Gamma Knife for First Time in Chile
System for treating cancer and disorders of the brain delivers therapeutic radiation beams non-invasively

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June 9, 2011
Elekta presents priorities for continued revenue growth and profitability
 

 
June 9, 2011
Elekta to accelerate revenue growth and sees continued strong EBIT growth
Elekta to accelerate revenue growth and sees continued strong EBIT growth

 
June 9, 2011
Year-end report May – April 2010/11
Year-end report May – April 2010/11

 
June 8, 2011
National Comprehensive Cancer Network Guidelines Available in Elekta’s MOSAIQ EMR
Elekta collaboration is first to provide integrated access to leading guidelines in cancer treatment

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June 3, 2011
Elekta's MOSAIQ Far Ahead of Contenders in Black Book Rankings User Survey of EMR Vendors
MOSAIQ EMR earns top position in 13 of 18 EMR vendor performance criteria

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May 26, 2011
Elekta and ScandiDos Sign Distributor Agreement for Pre-Treatment Verification Tool for ...
Elekta and ScandiDos AB have entered into a non-exclusive global agreement to distribute ScandiDos’s Delta4PT quality assurance (QA) tool. Delta4PT can be used with Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) and Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) techniques to provide complete pre-treatment QA that ensures that the dose prescribed in treatment plans is delivered accurately and safely to patients.

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May 24, 2011
Elekta to Feature Certified MOSAIQ EHR at Electronic Health Records Lab During the 2011 ASCO ...
For the fifth straight year, Elekta has been selected to demonstrate at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Electronic Health Records (EHR) Lab, June 4-6, at McCormick Place in Chicago. In the spotlight will be Elekta’s MOSAIQ® Oncology Information System, the first and only oncology-specific comprehensive EMR certified for Meaningful Use under the federal government’s HITECH Act. MOSAIQ is fully prepared for centers planning attestation in 2011 or 2012.

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May 23, 2011
New Report Details The Future of Radiation Medicine
Experts in radiation medicine predict increased accuracy, shorter treatment courses and non-cancer indications

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May 20, 2011
Elekta Acknowledges Cancer Registrars’ Contribution to Human Care at NCRA Education ...
Best Paper Award recipients and Cancer Registrar of the Year recognized

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May 10, 2011
IBA’s Proteus TK2, a Two-Room Turnkey Proton Therapy Center, to Include Patient ...
Details highlighted at the 50th meeting of PTCOG, Philadelphia, Penn., USA and the 11th Biennial ESTRO Conference, London, UK

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May 10, 2011
First-ever Gamma Knife in Paris Offers New Treatment Options for Patients with Cancer and Other ...
World-renowned Groupe Hospitalier Pitié Salpétrière’s new Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion could provide alternative to whole brain radiation therapy for treating multiple brain metastases

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May 5, 2011
Elekta raises debt through private placement of 200 million USD
Elekta raises debt through private placement of 200 million USD

 
May 5, 2011
Elekta to Demonstrate Advanced Solutions for Managing Cancer Safely and Effectively at ESTRO 2011
New RFID product emphasizes safety via accurate tracking of patients and equipment

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April 29, 2011
Number of outstanding shares in Elekta AB (publ)
Number of outstanding shares in Elekta AB (publ)

 
April 27, 2011
Automation Shaving More Time Off of Radiation Therapy for Patients with Cancer
Advanced Elekta software enables 3D detection of implanted gold seeds in prostate, surpasses conventional 2D techniques

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April 25, 2011
Robotic Couch Provides Extra Degree of Precision for Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy for ...
The Farber Center for Radiation Oncology uses advanced HexaPOD Evo RT system from Elekta

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April 20, 2011
Elekta Takes Elekta Compact to Next Level with Optional Multi-Leaf Collimator
Elekta’s most affordable linac now also available with iViewC MV imaging solution

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April 18, 2011
Australian Center Readies Brain Research Program for Addition of Elekta MEG System
Melbourne’s Swinburne University of Technology acquires Elekta Neuromag TRIUX magnetoencephalography (MEG) system to study brain in action

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April 8, 2011
Elekta Emphasizes Advantages of Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion Over Competing Systems at 2011 ...
Latest generation radiosurgery system offers combination of clinical and safety benefits to treat intracranial targets with confidence

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March 30, 2011
Study Shows Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Patients with Multiple Brain Metastases is Best for ...
Metastatic brain cancer is most common form of brain disease, occurring in up to 20 percent of all cancer patients

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March 29, 2011
Elekta Software Making Strong Inroads in Clinics Providing Proton Therapy for Patients with Cancer
Switzerland’s Paul Scherrer Institute and Elekta collaborate in proton therapy development

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March 28, 2011
Elekta Releases MOSAIQ Oncology Information System Interface to Xstrahl Treatment Units
Elekta’s MOSAIQ® version 2.20 now includes an interface to Xstrahl’s superficial and orthovoltage radiotherapy systems, enabling users of these therapy machines to prepare, deliver and record treatments via MOSAIQ. The Xstrahl family of treatment systems treats superficial tumors and benign lesions (e.g., basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas, keloid scars and dermatological conditions) with low-energy radiation.

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March 24, 2011
Elekta-sponsored Ceremony Honors Arizona Cancer Heroes
Elekta recognizes contributions of local oncology practitioners, patient advocacy organizations with Arizona Cancer Heroes award

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March 23, 2011
Elekta Demonstrates Cancer Management Solutions for Radiation Therapy at ChinaMed Exhibition in Asia
At the 23rd International Medical Instruments & Equipment (ChinaMed) Exhibition, March 25-27 in Beijing, Elekta (booth # 3A001) will showcase its comprehensive oncology solutions for managing cancer safely and effectively.

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March 21, 2011
Elekta Designates Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center as Leksell Center of Radiosurgery
Wake Forest clinicians, Elekta stereotactic radiosurgery technology to be highlighted in public television program and commercial

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March 15, 2011
Nottingham University Hospital is First U.K. ...
From single workstation, U.K. center coordinates advanced IGRT therapy for patients with cancer

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March 8, 2011
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Chooses Elekta for Major Oncology Upgrade
Press Release Stockholm, Sweden, March 8, 2011

 
March 8, 2011
Nine-month interim report May – January 2010/11
Nine-month interim report May – January 2010/11

 
February 28, 2011
Number of outstanding shares in Elekta AB (publ)
Number of outstanding shares in Elekta AB (publ)

 
February 25, 2011
Elekta’s Oncology-Specific MOSAIQ Receives Complete ONC-ATCB EMR Certification
Cancer centers to qualify for ARRA financial incentives with meaningful use certification from the Drummond Group

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February 21, 2011
New Zealand Hospital Uses Radiation Therapy Method from Elekta to Shorten Treatment Times for ...
St. George’s Cancer Care Centre reduces therapy delivery time in half just nine months after opening

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February 2, 2011
Physicians in India Show Intense Interest in Arc-Based Radiation Therapy for Patients with Cancer
U.S.-based Elekta VMAT user draws crowds at Association of Radiation Oncologists of India Conference (AROICON)

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January 31, 2011
Number of outstanding shares in Elekta AB (publ)
Number of outstanding shares in Elekta AB (publ)

 
January 31, 2011
New member of Elekta’s Nomination Committee
New member of Elekta’s Nomination Committee

 
January 19, 2011
Elekta Receives CE Mark for Fraxion, Immobilization System Designed to Improve Accuracy and ...
Elekta has received CE mark clearance for its Fraxion™ patient-specific cranial immobilization system

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January 18, 2011
Elekta Earns Top Customer Marks from MD Buyline for 4th Quarter 2010
Customer satisfaction ratings high for linear accelerators, SRS, treatment planning and oncology information systems

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January 5, 2011
Elekta’s MOSAIQ Oncology Information System Named Category Leader in “2010 ...
Elekta’s MOSAIQ® Oncology Information System (OIS)—the market’s leading open-system, vendor-neutral OIS—has earned the No. 1 ranking in the oncology software category from KLAS, an independent research firm. According to KLAS, a Category Leader designation identifies top-rated vendor products in the Top 20 Best in KLAS Awards report for each market segment.

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December 31, 2010
France’s University Hospital La Timone Treats 10,000th Patient with Gamma Knife Surgery
Milestone case for minimally invasive technique is 40-year-old female with cranial tumor that threatened hearing

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December 30, 2010
Number of outstanding shares in Elekta AB (publ)
Press Release Stockholm, Sweden, December 30, 2010

 
December 15, 2010
Elekta signs agreement to sell stake in Motala Verkstad AB
Press Release Stockholm, Sweden, December 15, 2010 Elekta has signed an agreement to sell its 49 percent stake in Motala Verkstad AB. The buyer is Qeep Group.

 
December 10, 2010
Elekta signs sales and marketing agreement with Toshiba in Japan
Press Release Stockholm, Sweden, December 10, 2010  Elekta K.K., a wholly owned subsidiary of Elekta AB, has entered into a sales and marketing agreement with Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation in Japan. 

 
December 9, 2010
Cancer Treatment Centers’ Oncology Information System Options Expand with New MOSAIQ ...
Long record of multi-vendor connectivity continues with MOSAIQ connectivity to Varian TrueBeam

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December 8, 2010
Six-month interim report May – October 2010/11
Six-month interim report May – October 2010/11

 
December 3, 2010
Elekta Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for XiO Software to Plan Spot Scanning for Proton Therapy
Spot scanning helps clinicians construct highly targeted dose to tumor using thousands of individual beams

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December 2, 2010
Elekta to Highlight Next Generation MEG System for Studying Brain Activity at American Epilepsy ...
At the American Epilepsy Society’s 64th Annual Meeting, December 3-7 in San Antonio, Elekta will demonstrate its latest generation magnetoencephalography (MEG) platform for investigating human brain activity, particularly in patients with epilepsy. Raising functional mapping to the next level, Elekta Neuromag® TRIUX* addresses key MEG requirements that are critical for robust functional mapping studies. Benefits of the system include higher tolerance for magnetic interferences, new user interface features and patient comfort enhancements.

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November 30, 2010
Number of outstanding shares in Elekta AB (publ)
PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, Sweden, November 30, 2010

 
November 29, 2010
Italian Hospital Uses Arc-based Radiation Therapy Method from Elekta to Shorten Treatment Times ...
University of Turin at San Giovanni-Battista Hospital utilizes Elekta’s planning and therapy innovations to transform treatment experience for patients with non-small cell lung cancer

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November 10, 2010
Elekta’s Nomination Committee
Elekta’s Nomination Committee

 
November 2, 2010
Cancer treatment with ultimate precision and growth drivers highlighted at ASTRO Investor Meeting
Press Release SAN DIEGO, USA, November 1  Elekta presented solutions for ultimate precision in cancer care at an Investor Meeting in conjunction with the 52nd annual American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Meeting, in San Diego. Elekta also discussed the market drivers in established and emerging markets, and explained its strategy for sustainable profitable growth.

 
November 2, 2010
Elekta and Karolinska University Hospital to Collaborate on Stereotactic Radiation Therapy Research
Elekta and Karolinska University Hospital to Collaborate on Stereotactic Radiation Therapy Research

 
November 2, 2010
China expands access to cancer care with three Leksell Gamma Knife systems
Press Release San Diego, USA, November 1, 2010  In winning a tender to deliver three Leksell Gamma Knifeâ models to hospitals in China, Elekta will help more cancer patients receive the therapy they need. The agreement also helps Elekta increase its leading market position in China. 

 
November 2, 2010
Elekta Introduces MOSAIQ Data Director, Image and Data Hub for Oncology
Elekta’s MOSAIQ® Oncology PACS has evolved to a new level with MOSAIQ Data Director, an image and data management solution for oncology professionals that enables them to direct the interchange of images and information and address the requirements of the modern oncology workflow. Fully integrated with the MOSAIQ Oncology Information System (OIS), MOSAIQ Data Director transforms the patient chart into the centralized control point to manage, view, move and archive patient images and data. Users can harness the new Web-based viewer to explore data and archived images or objects online using powerful 3D functionality.

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November 1, 2010
Number of outstanding shares in Elekta AB (publ)
PRESS RELEASE                                Stockholm, Sweden, November 1, 2010

 
October 28, 2010
Elekta Highlights Full Spectrum of Cancer Management Solutions at 2010 ASTRO
Interactive exhibition demonstrates how Elekta’s tradition of engaging and collaborating with clinical leaders has produced some of the most significant innovations in cancer care

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October 25, 2010
Major Medical Center in India is Country’s First to Offer Fast Arc-based Radiation ...
Medanta Cancer Institute harnesses precision and speed of Elekta VMAT (Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy) for challenging clinical cases

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October 18, 2010
Clinicians Use Advanced Radiotherapy Imaging Techniques from Elekta to More Accurately ...
To support better radiation targeting accuracy, the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust rolls out cutting-edge technology

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October 15, 2010
Elekta to Highlight Latest Gamma Knife Surgery Innovations at Annual Neurosurgery Conference
Hypofractionated radiosurgery and treatment planning enhancements in the spotlight at Congress of Neurological Surgeons meeting

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October 14, 2010
Swiss Patients Now Have Gentler Option to Treat Brain Tumors and Other Brain Disorders
Switzerland's Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois launches Gamma Knife surgery program

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October 12, 2010
Prototype Software from Elekta’s Research Group Takes First Place in Two ...


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October 6, 2010
Healthcare Providers Rate Elekta’s MOSAIQ Oncology Information System as No. ...
Eighty-eight percent would buy Elekta’s flagship OIS again; highest among vendors

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October 5, 2010
Elekta Rises to Meet Demand for Cancer Care Technology in Asia Pacific Region
Four major Asia Pacific exhibitions in October to showcase cancer management solutions

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October 1, 2010
Number of shares in Elekta
Number of shares in Elekta

 
October 1, 2010
Elekta Launches ABAS 2.0 Autosegmentation Software Used to Plan Radiation Therapy in Patients ...
GPU calculations increase contouring speed by as much as 50 percent

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September 24, 2010
Elekta Debuts PowerPath v9.5, Featuring a Fully Integrated Advanced Materials Processing ...
The Advanced Materials Processing feature set drives cytology and histology workflow

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September 21, 2010
Report from Elekta’s Annual General Meeting 2010
Press Release   Stockholm, Sweden, September 21, 2010

 
September 20, 2010
Three-month interim report May – July 2010/11
Three-month interim report May – July 2010/11

 
September 9, 2010
Elekta Customers See Their Ideas Brought to Life at ESTRO 29
Elekta will demonstrate its continued leadership role in the technological advancement of radiation oncology at the 2010 meeting of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ESTRO) 12-16 September in Barcelona, Spain.

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September 8, 2010
Elekta Among Major Sponsors of Rocks Against Cancer Fundraiser
Event to benefit Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) cancer programs

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September 5, 2010
Elekta’s annual report 2009/10
Elekta’s annual report for the fiscal year 2009/10 is now available on the company’s website and is also enclosed with this press release. 

 
September 2, 2010
Number of shares in Elekta
Press release   Stockholm, Sweden, September 2, 2010

 
September 2, 2010
Elekta Opens South Korea Office to Support Country’s Growing Cancer Management Needs
Press Release Stockholm, Sweden, September 2, 2010

 
August 26, 2010
World’s Tallest Man Stretches Out—Over Eight Feet—for Needed ...
Minimally invasive treatment long on potential benefits for Sultan Kosen of Turkey, 27, sufferer of persistent acromegaly

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August 23, 2010
Notice of Annual General Meeting of Elekta AB (publ)
Shareholders in Elekta AB (publ) are hereby invited to attend the Annual General Meeting to be held on Tuesday, September 21, 2010, at 3:00 p.m. at Polstjärnan Konferens, Sveavägen 77, Stockholm.

 
August 19, 2010
Treatment with Elekta’s Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion Introduced to Cancer Patients ...
Macquarie University Hospital begins brain surgery with the continent’s first intracranial radiosurgery system

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August 17, 2010
Elekta Earns Top Customer Marks from MD Buyline for 2nd Quarter 2010
Customer satisfaction ratings high for linear accelerators, SRS, treatment planning and OIS systems

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August 16, 2010
Islanders and Tourists with Brain Cancer to Benefit from Hawaiian Center’s ...
Gamma Knife Center of Pacific, the Aloha State’s only dedicated intracranial radiosurgery facility, installs latest Gamma Knife model

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August 6, 2010
Elekta’s MOSAIQ Oncology Information System for Cancer Management Receives ...


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August 4, 2010
Digital Imaging System for Use with Elekta Cancer Treatment System Released in Europe
iViewC patient position verification solution designed to optimize treatment accuracy for Elekta Compact radiation therapy system

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August 3, 2010
Orasi Medical and Elekta Release White Paper on Functional Brain Mapping Using Elekta Neuromag ...
Elekta Neuromag and Orasi Medical® today released a white paper titled, Functional Brain Mapping using Magnetoencephalography detailing the opportunity for utilizing Elekta’s magnetoencephalography (MEG) technology to accelerate the development of drugs to treat neurological disorders.

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August 2, 2010
Prostate Cancer Patients Benefit from New Zealand Center’s Adoption of Elekta VMAT ...
Auckland Radiation Oncology Centre cuts treatment time from seven minutes to 90 seconds with Elekta VMAT

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July 19, 2010
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Lung Cancer a Key Topic for Elekta Presenters at Annual ...
Leading clinicians use Elekta technology in clinical research of serious disease

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July 16, 2010
Elekta to Host Educational Webinar on EMR Adoption for Cancer Care Providers
Attendees to learn practical solutions for achieving meaningful use

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July 15, 2010
Elekta to Highlight Intelligent Cancer Management Solutions at 2010 AAPM Annual Meeting
At the 2010 American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) Annual Meeting, July 18 - 20 in Philadelphia, Elekta (booth #101) will showcase its broad array of intelligent solutions for radiation therapy planning, oncology information management and Image Guided Radiation Therapy.

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July 2, 2010
Breast Cancer Patient First in Latin America to Receive Treatment Using Elekta VMAT Planned ...
Arc-based radiation delivery technique drives clinical confidence, faster treatment times at OCA Hospital in Monterrey, Mexico

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July 1, 2010
Physicians See New Benefits, Treatment Opportunities for Brain Cancer with Elekta’s ...
North American installations grow as recent innovations reinforce Perfexion as a critical tool for treating brain metastases

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June 30, 2010
Jan Secher proposed as new Member of Elekta Board of Directors
Stockholm, June 30, 2010 Press Release The Nomination Committee of Elekta proposes Jan Secher as new member of Elekta Board of Directors.

 
June 23, 2010
Riverside & University of Virginia Radiosurgery Center Surpasses 1,000th Patient Mark, High ...
Dedicated to radiosurgery, Virginia center uses Elekta’s Leksell Gamma Knife for brain tumors and Elekta Synergy S for cancers in the body

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June 16, 2010
Repurchase of Elekta shares
The Board of Directors of Elekta AB (publ) has decided to utilize the authorization received from the Annual General Meeting to repurchase shares in the company.

 
June 16, 2010
Elekta Acknowledges Cancer Registrars Contribution to Human Care at NCRA Conference in Palm Springs
Best Paper Award recipients and Cancer Registrar of the Year recognized

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June 10, 2010
Elekta Launches New Version of Monaco Treatment Planning System Designed for Elekta VMAT Delivery
Advanced arc therapy delivery technique further optimized with gold standard planning, helping doctors to provide best possible treatment for patients

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June 9, 2010
Year-end report May – April 2009/10
Year-end report May – April 2009/10

 
June 9, 2010
Year-end report May – April 2009/10
Year-end report May – April 2009/10

 
June 9, 2010
Elekta’s Capital Markets Day, June 9
Elekta’s Capital Markets Day, June 9

 
June 9, 2010
Year-end report May - April 2009/10


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June 7, 2010
Elekta Introduces Next Generation MEG System for Monitoring the Brain in Action
New Elekta Neuromag TRIUX platform boosts robustness and ease of use to improve understanding of brain function and disorders

 
June 1, 2010
Elekta Impac Software to Demonstrate Oncology EHR Capabilities at Electronic Health Records Lab ...
ASCO attendees invited to learn how MOSAIQ electronic health record can help reduce costs, enhance efficiency and achieve meaningful use

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May 31, 2010
Elekta acquires Resonant Medical Inc., adding new solutions for image guided radiation therapy for treating cancer.
Elekta acquires Resonant Medical Inc., adding new solutions for image guided radiation therapy for treating cancer.

 
May 21, 2010
Elekta Announces Abex Medical System as New Distributor of Neuroscience Solutions in Malaysia
Company to distribute Leksell Gamma Knife, Leksell Stereotactic System, SonoWand and other advanced Elekta Neuroscience products to treat brain disorders and cancer

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May 17, 2010
Invitation: Elekta’s Year-End Report and Capital Markets Day, June 9
Invitation: Elekta’s Year-End Report and Capital Markets Day, June 9

 
May 17, 2010
Elekta / Mitsubishi Electric Collaboration Helps Japan’s Gunma University Heavy Ion ...
Patient with prostate carcinoma is center’s first to benefit from high-energy treatment

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May 14, 2010
Japan Medical Centers Establishing New Standard of Excellence for Treating Cancer and ...
Clinicians seeking exceptional precision, workflow in brain radiosurgery welcome Elekta's fifth generation Leksell Gamma Knife system

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May 12, 2010
Gamma Knife Users Share Latest Advances for Treating Cancer, Other Brain Disorders at Society ...
Clinical centers to report on Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion work, technological benefits and broadened range of applications—including hypofractionated radiosurgery

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May 6, 2010
Swedish Cancer Institute and Elekta Launch Renewed Partnership Agreement
Swedish Cancer Institute and Elekta Launch Renewed Partnership Agreement to Continue the Flow of World-Class Technology, Services to Cancer Patients in the Pacific Northwest and Beyond

 
May 5, 2010
Todd Powell new Executive Vice President of Elekta Software
Todd Powell has been named Executive Vice President of Elekta Software and member of Elekta’s Executive Committee.

 
May 4, 2010
Elekta Demonstrates Diverse Range of Cancer Management Solutions at Two of the Largest Medical ...
New tools to make radiation delivery more precise and easier to deliver met with enthusiasm

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April 29, 2010
Elekta Opens a New Window into Human Brain Activity, Focuses on Brain Mets at 2010 AANS Meeting
In-booth presentations explore Elekta Neuromag technology; Stereotactic and new planning software tools also on display

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April 23, 2010
Karolinska University Hospital Acquires Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion to Expand Radiosurgery Versatility, Efficiency in Brain Cancer Therapy
Karolinska University Hospital Acquires Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion to Expand Radiosurgery Versatility, Efficiency in Brain Cancer Therapy

 
April 20, 2010
China’s Heilongjiang Province Cancer Hospital Advances Patient Care with Monaco ...
A 49-year-old male with lung cancer receives radiotherapy treatment planned with Monaco software optimized for Elekta VMAT

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April 15, 2010
1st Line Oncology First in North America to Begin Cancer Treatments Using Elekta VMAT and ...
Patient with prostate cancer helps pioneer improved arc-based radiation therapy delivery technique; Coconut Creek, Fla. center is world’s first freestanding cancer center to use treatment solution

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April 8, 2010
Elekta Introduces Next Generation SBRT for Lung Cancer with Ground-Breaking 4D Image Guidance ...
New technologies enable accurate, non-invasive lung tumor treatment without additional intra-fraction radiation imaging

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April 1, 2010
Top Physicians Increasingly Use Stereotactic Radiation Therapy in Efforts to Improve Length and ...
In the hands of experts, Elekta Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) technology is providing maximum precision and potency needed to treat aggressive cancers

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March 30, 2010
Germany’s University Medical Center Mannheim Accelerates Cancer Care with ...
Advanced arc-based radiation delivery technique further optimized with gold standard planning, enabling doctors to provide best possible treatment for patients.

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March 26, 2010
ELEKTA NAMES NEW HEAD OF ASIA PACIFIC ORGANIZATION
Press Release Stockholm, Sweden, March 26, 2010 Ian Alexander has been named Executive Vice President of Elekta’s Asia Pacific Region.

 
March 18, 2010
Denmark's Odense University Hospital Works to Make Elekta VMAT its Mainstream Radiation Therapy ...
Faster arc-based method could help increase the number of patient treatments per day.

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March 10, 2010
Nine-month interim report May – January 2009/10
Nine-month interim report May – January 2009/10

 
March 10, 2010
Nine-month interim report May – January 2009/10
Nine-month interim report May – January 2009/10

 
March 10, 2010
French Clinic Adopts Elekta VMAT Radiation Therapy Technique as Principal Treatment Delivery Method
Clinique Claude Bernard’s Private Radiotherapy Center of Metz (PRCM) uses Elekta’s definitive arc-based Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) method to boost efficiency

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March 9, 2010
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to Launch New Brain Research Effort with ...
Using magnetoencephalography (MEG), Elekta Neuromag system will help MIT researchers unlock mysteries of normal and abnormal brain function

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March 3, 2010
INVITATION: ELEKTA’S INTERIM REPORT MAY-JANUARY 2009/10
INVITATION: ELEKTA’S INTERIM REPORT MAY-JANUARY 2009/10

 
February 23, 2010
Barnes-Jewish Hospital to Provide Gamma Knife Surgery to Additional Patient Groups with New ...
Elekta Extend program technology offers certain patients an inroad to Gamma Knife Perfexion radiosurgery for challenging targets in the brain, skull base and other head/ neck areas.

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February 18, 2010
Roseville Radiation Oncology Center (ROC) Redefines Efficiency With Elekta VMAT Radiotherapy ...
The first treatments with Elekta Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) began November 17, 2009 at Roseville Radiation Oncology Center (ROC) at Radiological Associates of Sacramento (RAS). RAS, a large private medical group, includes diagnostics as well as therapy in its centers. ROC treats 30-35 patients per day, mainly with prostate and breast lesions.

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February 17, 2010
City of Hope Testing New Communication Link Between Cancer Therapy System and Elekta Electronic ...
First-ever interface between TomoTherapy’s Hi-Art treatment system and Elekta’s MOSAIQ oncology information system designed to increase workflow efficiency and enhance patient safety.

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February 12, 2010
Elekta VMAT Radiation Therapy Rapidly Gaining Users Worldwide As Technique Evolves
Elekta calls next generation Elekta Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) “the definitive arc-based technique.”

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February 4, 2010
Elekta Expands Consultative Services Program To Help MOSAIQ Customers Demonstrate Meaningful ...
STRATEGIQ™ consultative services offer competitive advantage to U.S. Elekta centers eager to demonstrate HITECH requirements

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December 29, 2009
ELEKTA WINS WORLD CLASS MANUFACTURING AWARD
Elekta, the world-leading manufacturer of treatment solutions for cancer and brain disorders, has been awarded the prestigious World Class Manufacturing award by The Manufacturer magazine. The award was given in recognition of the quality work produced each year by Elekta manufacturing staff.

 
December 29, 2009
Elekta wins World Class Manufacturing Award
Elekta, the world-leading manufacturer of treatment solutions for cancer and brain disorders, has been awarded the prestigious World Class Manufacturing award by The Manufacturer magazine. The World Class Manufacturing award was given in recognition of the quality work produced each year by Elekta manufacturing staff.

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December 22, 2009
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Treats 10,000th Patient with Leksell Gamma Knife ...
Milestone case is 81-year-old male with a deep brain metastasis, an increasingly important indication for minimally invasive technique that uses highly focused radiation beams

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December 18, 2009
University of Virginia Acquires New Elekta Technology to Expand Patient Groups That Could ...
Elekta Extend™ program provides non-invasive, repeatable way to treat brain targets over multiple radiosurgery sessions using Leksell Gamma Knife® Perfexion™.

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December 10, 2009
Six-month interim report May – October 2009/10
Six-month interim report May – October 2009/10

 
November 27, 2009
INVITATION: ELEKTA’S INTERIM REPORT MAY-OCTOBER 2009/10
INVITATION: ELEKTA’S INTERIM REPORT MAY-OCTOBER 2009/10

 
November 24, 2009
Elekta Compact brings Radiation Therapy to patients in India
The Indo-American Cancer Institute and Research Center is the first in India to treat cancer patients with Elekta Compact™, Elekta’s robust, cost-effective linear accelerator for radiation therapy that addresses the cancer care needs of a wider population. The first patient treated on the system was a 52-year-old woman with breast cancer.

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November 12, 2009
ELEKTA’S ELECTION COMMITTEE
ELEKTA’S ELECTION COMMITTEE

 
November 12, 2009
Elekta Charity Event Raises Funds for Cancer Awareness
Halloween Charity Bash ticket sales bring in $25,972 for All Are Our Heroes song project benefiting Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society

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November 3, 2009
Elekta and RAD Technology Medical Systems team up to place first Temporary Modular Radiation ...
Elekta announced today the first placement of a Temporary Radiotherapy Vault (TRV™) with RAD Technology Medical Systems LLC. RAD’s patented system is a portable, modular building equipped with a pre-installed and pre-commissioned linear accelerator. The shielded enclosure can be placed and removed in a matter of days providing an efficient temporary solution for the three to four month upgrade process.

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November 2, 2009
ELEKTA CONTINUES TO GROW IN KEY EMERGING MARKETS DELIVERS CLINICAL SOLUTIONS TO NINE CANCER CLINICS IN RUSSIA
Elekta is improving the availability of cancer care for Russian patients by delivering clinical solutions, services and training to a number of key hospitals and cancer centers throughout Russia.

 
November 2, 2009
ELEKTA PRESENTS NEW IMAGE-GUIDANCE SOLUTIONS AT CAPITAL MARKETS DAY IN CHICAGO, USA
ELEKTA PRESENTS NEW IMAGE-GUIDANCE SOLUTIONS AT CAPITAL MARKETS DAY IN CHICAGO, USA

 
November 2, 2009
Elekta presents new Image-Guidance Solutions at Capital Markets Day in Chicago, USA
At Elekta’s Capital Markets Day held in connection to the 51st Annual Meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), in Chicago, USA, Elekta presented new tools for improved clinical precision, workflow efficiency and patient comfort. Highlights included Intuity™*and Symmetry™* advanced image-guidance solutions that build upon the company’s existing expertise.

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November 2, 2009
Elekta continues to grow in key emerging markets, delivering clinical solutions to nine cancer ...
Elekta is improving the availability of cancer care for Russian patients by delivering clinical solutions, services and training to a number of key hospitals and cancer centers throughout Russia.

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October 30, 2009
ELEKTA INVESTOR MEETING AT ASTRO ON NOVEMBER 2, 2009
REMINDER Stockholm, October 30, 2009 Elekta invites you to an investor meeting in conjunction with the 51st Annual Meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), in Chicago, USA.

 
October 28, 2009
Elekta Demonstrates Continued Leadership in Image Guidance at 2009 ASTRO Annual Meeting
At the 51st Annual Meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), November 1 - 5 in Chicago, Illinois, Elekta will showcase new tools that demonstrate the IGRT-pioneer’s continued leadership in oncology imaging. Highlights include Intuity™*and Symmetry™* advanced image-guidance solutions that build upon the company’s existing expertise.

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October 27, 2009
Elekta Provides Complete Planning, Treatment and Workflow Solution for Roy and Patricia Disney ...
World-class center expected to open in early 2010 The Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center will be the first cancer center on the West Coast of the United States to own all the latest oncology products from Elekta, including Impac and CMS software.

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October 26, 2009
XiO treatment Planning system from Elekta CMS Software optimizes clinical treatment at Rinecker ...
World-class software enables efficient and routine deployment of leading-edge cancer therapy

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October 23, 2009
ELEKTA’S RADIOSURGERY SOLUTIONS ON CENTER STAGE AT 2009 CONGRESS OF NEUROLOGICAL SURGEONS ANNUAL MEETING EXTEND RECEIVES FDA 510(K) CLEARANCE
PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, Sweden, October 23, 2009 At the 2009 Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) Annual Meeting, October 24-28 in New Orleans, Louisiana, Elekta will demonstrate how its line of stereotactic solutions expand treatment capabilities and bring new hope for patients presenting serious conditions.

 
October 13, 2009
ELEKTA INVESTOR MEETING AT ASTRO ON NOVEMBER 2, 2009
ELEKTA INVESTOR MEETING AT ASTRO ON NOVEMBER 2, 2009

 
October 2, 2009
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL SELECTS ELEKTA AS NEW VENDOR FOR COMPLETE CANCER TREATMENT SOLUTION
Largest hospital in New England orders four treatment systems

 
September 22, 2009
Elekta Debuts Charity Event At Annual Radiation Oncology Users Meeting
Elekta will host its 2009 Radiation Oncology Users Meeting (ROUM), Saturday, October 31, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois.

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September 15, 2009
REPORT FROM ELEKTA’S ANNUAL MEETING 2009
PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, Sweden, September 15, 2009 At the Annual General Meeting of Elekta AB (publ), 60 shareholders entitled to vote participated, representing 52 percent of the votes in the company. • Dividend to shareholders of SEK 2.00 (1.75) per share. • Akbar Seddigh, Carl G. Palmstierna, Tommy H. Karlsson, Laurent Leksell, Hans Barella, Birgitta Stymne Göransson, Luciano Cattani and Vera Kallmeyer were reelected to the Board.

 
September 14, 2009
Interim report May – July 2009/10
Interim report May – July 2009/10

 
September 9, 2009
Hitachi selects software solutions from Elekta for Proton Therapy Center in Japan
Hitachi has selected Elekta to provide workflow enhancing software for its PROBEAT® proton therapy facility at West Medical Center in Nagoya, Japan. Enabling the facility to manage patient data in a chartless, paperless environment, the facility is the second Hitachi-equipped center to implement MOSAIQ®, Elekta’s oncology information system (OIS) for cancer care.

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September 8, 2009
INVITATION: ELEKTA’S INTERIM REPORT MAY-JULY 2009/10
Stockholm, September 8, 2009 Elekta’s interim report for the first three months 2009/10 will be published on September 15 with the following schedule:

 
September 8, 2009
Elekta’s multi-vendor commitment to Cancer Treatment Systems offers new Interoperability
Edith Cavell Clinic uses MOSAIQ® 2.0 interface for flexible, efficient patient care

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September 5, 2009
CARO and Elekta Award $75,000 Fellowship for Lung Cancer Research


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September 4, 2009
ELEKTA’S ANNUAL REPORT 2008/09
PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, Sweden, September 4, 2009 Elekta’s annual report for the fiscal year 2008/09 is now available on the company’s website and is also enclosed with this press release.

 
September 4, 2009
IBA SELECTS ELEKTA SOFTWARE FOR KEY PROTON THERAPY SITE IN PRAGUE
Elekta will provide treatment planning and information management systems for a major Proton Therapy facility in Prague, Czech Republic. The software solutions will facilitate the highest quality of patient care and lead to improved clinical efficiency.

 
September 4, 2009
IBA selects Elekta Software for key Proton Therapy site in Prague
Elekta will provide treatment planning and information management systems for a major Proton Therapy facility in Prague, Czech Republic. The software solutions will facilitate the highest quality of patient care and lead to improved clinical efficiency

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September 3, 2009
Elekta Technology At Work In 94 Percent Of America's Top Cancer Hospitals
U.S. News & World Report recently issued its annual list of America’s best hospitals and 94 percent of the top cancer hospitals in the country are users of Elekta solutions. For patients throughout the U.S., this means the vast majority of the best cancer treatment facilities also have the best information management, treatment planning and delivery systems available.

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September 2, 2009
ELEKTA NAMES NEW CEO FOR NORTH AMERICAN ORGANIZATION
Press Release Stockholm, Sweden, September 2, 2009 James Hoey has been named CEO of Elekta Holdings with overall responsibility for all of Elekta’s North American legal entities. He will also assume responsibility for Region North America, replacing Joseph Jachinowski who has decided to leave the company for an external position.

 
August 18, 2009
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF ELEKTA AB
Press Release Stockholm, Sweden, August 18, 2009 Shareholders in Elekta AB (publ) are hereby invited to attend the Annual General Meeting to be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2009, at 3:00 p.m. at Polstjärnan Konferens, Sveavägen 77, Stockholm.

 
August 14, 2009
ELEKTA WINS MULTIPLE ORDER OF ELEKTA SYSTEMS FROM ICESP IN BRASIL, CREATES CENTER FOR TRAINING AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Press Release Stockholm, Sweden, August 14, 2009 Elekta has received a multiple order of six Radiation Therapy systems from the Cancer Institute of the State of São Paulo. The order encompasses two Elekta Synergy® Platform, three Elekta Synergy® and one Elekta Axesse™. Elekta will make the institute its training and product development center in Latin America.

 
August 14, 2009
Elekta wins multiple order of Elekta systems from ICESP in Brazil, creates center for training ...
Elekta has received a multiple order of six Radiation Therapy systems from the Cancer Institute of the State of São Paulo. The order encompasses two Elekta Synergy® Platform, three Elekta Synergy® and one Elekta Axesse™. Elekta will make the institute its training and product development center in Latin America.

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August 12, 2009
PROCURE AND INTEGRIS CHOOSE ELEKTA SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS
Press Release Stockholm, Sweden, August 12, 2009 ProCure Treatment Centers, Inc., and INTEGRIS Health will use Elekta’s MOSAIQ® Oncology Information System and XiO® treatment planning solutions to manage and optimize its clinical and administrative workflows.

 
August 12, 2009
Procure and Integris Choose Elekta for Proton Therapy and Cancer Centers
Two Centers Collaborate to Provide a Continuum of Cancer Care

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August 10, 2009
Monaco, an advanced IMRT planning solution from Elekta CMS Software, now in clinical use at The ...
The University Hospital Munich, Ludwig Maximilians-University (LMU) has delivered clinical treatments to cancer patients utilizing Monaco®, an advanced Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) planning solution from Elekta CMS Software.

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July 28, 2009
New Quebec Cancer Center to Equip with Complete Elekta Solutions, Including Treatment and ...
Centre Intégré de Cancérologie de Laval (Integrated Cancer Center of Laval) will improve access to quality care in Montreal with complete solutions from Elekta including treatment and information systems.

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July 24, 2009
ELEKTA RECEIVES FDA 510 (k) CLEARANCE FOR MONACO VMAT TREATMENT PLANNING SOLUTION
Press Release Stockholm, Sweden, 24 July, 2009 Elekta has received FDA 510(k) clearance for the VMAT (Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy) enhancement to Monaco®, treatment planning solution.

 
July 24, 2009
Elekta receives FDA 510 (k) clearance for Monaco VMAT treatment planning solution
Elekta has received FDA 510(k) clearance for the VMAT (Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy) enhancement to Monaco®, treatment planning solution.

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July 23, 2009
Comprehensive VMAT Solution from Elekta on Center Stage at 2009 AAPM Annual Meeting


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July 21, 2009
C-RAD SENTINEL™ SELECTED AS ELEKTA PREFERRED SOLUTION FOR INTRA FRACTION MOTION DETECTION
Press Release Stockholm, Sweden, July 21, 2009 Elekta and C-RAD have reached an agreement where the Sentinel™ laser scanner system has been selected as the Elekta preferred solution for optical surface tracking. Elekta’s customers will be offered this superior technology for patient positioning and intra fraction motion detection without the use of markers.

 
July 21, 2009
C-RAD Sentinel™ selected as Elekta preferred solution for Intra Fraction Motion Detection
Elekta and C-RAD have reached an agreement where the Sentinel™ laser scanner system has been selected as the Elekta preferred solution for optical surface tracking. Elekta’s customers will be offered this superior technology for patient positioning and intra fraction motion detection without the use of markers.

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July 14, 2009
Juntendo University begins VMAT treatments for Prostate Cancer
On April 13, Juntendo University (Tokyo, Japan) became the third facility in Japan to begin using Elekta Synergy® to treat prostate patients with Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT). Using VMAT, treatment times can be dramatically shorter and treatment margins are much more conformal than with conventional IMRT. And VMAT requires significantly fewer MUs than conventional IMRT, reducing total MU delivery by up to 50 percent.

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July 13, 2009
Elekta Delivers 3D Brain Mapping Technology to Southeast Asia
Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (HUSM) has installed Elekta Neuromag®, a powerful tool that measures and records human brain activity using Magnetoencephalography (MEG) technology.

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July 13, 2009
Elekta hosts first European Radiation Oncology Information Systems Advisory Board
Company collaborates with leading clinicians to help shape the future of oncology software

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July 2, 2009
Osaka City University Hospital Treats First Prostate Cancer Patients with Elekta VMAT
Osaka City University Hospital (Osaka, Japan) has implemented an innovative cancer treatment from Elekta called Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT). Using a combination of Elekta Synergy and ERGO++ treatment planning, VMAT can significantly shorten treatment times and provides precise, organ-sparing radiation therapy.

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July 1, 2009
ELEKTA AND SWEDFUND INVEST IN CANCER CARE IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
The medical technology company Elekta has formed an investment company, Global Medical Investments "GMI", with Swedfund International AB for financing and establishment of cancer care projects in developing countries.

 
July 1, 2009
Elekta and Swedfund invest in cancer care in developing countries
The medical technology company Elekta has formed an investment company, Global Medical Investments "GMI", with Swedfund International AB for financing and establishment of cancer care projects in developing countries.

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June 30, 2009
University of Washington Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences to Open a New Window Into ...
The University of Washington Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences (I-LABS) has purchased Elekta Neuromag®, a device for non-invasive measurement of brain activity using Magnetoencephalography (MEG) technology. Completely non-invasive and painless, MEG is a powerful tool used for studying normal brain function, as well as brain disorders, such as epilepsy and autism.

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June 26, 2009
First Elekta VMAT Facility in Japan Approaches One-Year Milestone
University of Tokyo Hospital has been treating patients for nearly one year with Elekta Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT). The hospital was the first facility in Japan to use this revolutionary cancer-fighting tool, which can shorten radiation treatment times and provide state-of-the-art precision in dose control to give cancer patients the best possible outcomes.

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June 18, 2009
ELEKTA PROVIDES VMAT AND RADIOSURGERY SOLUTIONS FOR NEW JERSEY HEALTH SYSTEM
Press Release Stockholm, Sweden, June 18, 2009 CentraState Medical Center (Freehold, New Jersey) has purchased two new state-of-the-art Elekta radiation therapy treatment systems, both with Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT). The first site in the world to have both Elekta Axesse and Elekta Infinity, CentraState will offer the most advanced cancer care available to its patients.

 
June 18, 2009
Elekta Provides VMAT and Radiosurgery Solutions for New Jersey Health System
CentraState Medical Center (Freehold, New Jersey) has purchased two new state-of-the-art Elekta radiation therapy treatment systems, both with Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT). The first site in the world to have both Elekta Axesse and Elekta Infinity, CentraState will offer the most advanced cancer care available to its patients.

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June 15, 2009
UPDATED: ELEKTA’S CAPITAL MARKETS DAY
Stockholm, June 15, 2009 Elekta is pleased to invite to a Capital Markets Day on June 15 in Stockholm, Sweden for a strategic update and a closer look at Elekta’s markets.

 
June 15, 2009
ELEKTA SIGNS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH SWEDISH EXPORT CREDIT CORPORATION
Stockholm, June 15, 2009 The medical technology company Elekta has entered a cooperative agreement with SEK, the Swedish Export Credit Corporation. The agreement entails customer financing and applies globally with the exception of North America, where Elekta already has an established partner for customer financing.

 
June 10, 2009
Year-end report May – April 2008/09
Year-end report May – April 2008/09

 
May 28, 2009
Elekta delivers 3D Brain Mapping Technology to leading German brain research center
The University Hospital at Heinrich-Heine-University (HHU, Düsseldorf, Germany) has installed Elekta Neuromag®, a device for non-invasive measurement of brain activity using Magnetoencephalography (MEG) technology. Completely non-invasive and painless, MEG is a powerful tool used for studying normal brain function, as well as brain disorders, such as epilepsy and autism.

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May 27, 2009
REMINDER: INVITATION TO ELEKTA’S CAPITAL MARKETS DAY
Stockholm, May 27, 2009 Elekta is pleased to invite to a Capital Markets Day on June 15 in Stockholm, Sweden for a strategic update and a closer look at Elekta’s markets.

 
May 27, 2009
ELEKTA AND THE OTTAWA HOSPITAL FORGE LONG-TERM STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
Press Release Stockholm, Sweden, May 27, 2009 Elekta and The Ottawa Hospital (Ottawa, Ontario) have embarked on a decade-long mutual support project that will create an advanced cancer treatment centre. Part of The Ottawa Hospital, The Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre (TOHCC), will be equipped with radiation therapy systems, as well as workflow enhancing software and treatment planning systems, enabling TOHCC to provide sophisticated therapeutic services in a chartless, paperless clinical environment.

 
May 27, 2009
Elekta and The Ottawa Hospital forge long-term strategic partnership agreement
Elekta and The Ottawa Hospital (Ottawa, Ontario) have embarked on a decade-long mutual support project that will create an advanced cancer treatment centre. Part of The Ottawa Hospital, The Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre (TOHCC), will be equipped with radiation therapy systems, as well as workflow enhancing software and treatment planning systems, enabling TOHCC to provide sophisticated therapeutic services in a chartless, paperless clinical environment.

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May 26, 2009
PROCURE TREATMENT CENTERS TO EQUIP CHICAGO FACILITY WITH SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS FROM ELEKTA
Press Release Stockholm, Sweden, May 26, 2009 ProCure Treatment Centers, Inc., (ProCure) has selected Elekta to provide workflow enhancing software and treatment planning systems for its second IBA-equipped proton therapy center, which is under construction in suburban Chicago. ProCure collaborates with radiation oncology practices and hospitals to build and operate proton therapy centers.

 
May 26, 2009
Procure Treatment Centers to equip Chicago facility with software solutions from Elekta
ProCure Treatment Centers, Inc., (ProCure) has selected Elekta to provide workflow enhancing software and treatment planning systems for its second IBA-equipped proton therapy center, which is under construction in suburban Chicago. ProCure collaborates with radiation oncology practices and hospitals to build and operate proton therapy centers.

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May 18, 2009
Elekta and Nucletron combine forces to market leading software
Elekta and Nucletron have reached an agreement to market and license Elekta’s software system MOSAIQ®. Nucletron’s existing Oncentra® Visir and Oncentra® Information Management customers will be offered a high-quality solution with excellent future prospects of continued innovation from the world’s largest supplier of oncology software.

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May 17, 2009
ELEKTA AND NUCLETRON COMBINE FORCES TO MARKET LEADING SOFTWARE
Press Release Stockholm, Sweden, May 18, 2009 Elekta and Nucletron have reached an agreement to market and license Elekta’s software system MOSAIQ®. Nucletron’s existing Oncentra® Visir and Oncentra® Information Management customers will be offered a high-quality solution with excellent future prospects of continued innovation from the world’s largest supplier of oncology software.

 
May 14, 2009
INVITATION: ELEKTA’S FULL YEAR REPORT AND CAPITAL MARKETS DAY
Stockholm, May 14, 2009 Elekta’s full year report for 2008/09 will be published on June 10 and Elekta will arrange a telephone conference and a capital markets day with the following schedule:

 
May 11, 2009
U.K. CANCER CENTRE BEGINS INNOVATIVE RADIOTHERAPY TREATMENT WITH FOUR ELEKTA SYSTEMS
Press Release Stockholm, Sweden, May 11, 2009 Velindre Cancer Centre (Cardiff, Wales, U.K.) has awarded Elekta with a multiple Elekta Synergy® order, bringing the department’s installation to four. All four systems will be used to facilitate Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT), a treatment technique that offers shorter treatment times while providing more precise control of the radiation dose to maximize safety to nearby normal tissues. This latest order will see the replacement of existing third party vendor equipment together with implementing MOSAIQ® as the sole patient information system.

 
May 11, 2009
U.K. Cancer Centre Begins Innovative Radiotherapy Treatment With Four Elekta Systems
Velindre Cancer Centre (Cardiff, Wales, U.K.) has awarded Elekta with a multiple Elekta Synergy® order, bringing the department’s installation to four. All four systems will be used to facilitate Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT), a treatment technique that offers shorter treatment times while providing more precise control of the radiation dose to maximize safety to nearby normal tissues. This latest order will see the replacement of existing third party vendor equipment together with implementing MOSAIQ® as the sole patient information system.

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May 7, 2009
First Leksell Gamma Knife in Colombia Brings Stereotactic Radiosurgery to those in need
Imbanaco Medical Center (Cali, Colombia) has begun treating patients with a Leksell Gamma Knife 4, the first Leksell Gamma Knife in Colombia and the first new Leksell Gamma Knife in Latin America in 10 years. A young man with an acoustic neuroma and a 53-year-old woman with five brain metastases have been treated successfully and are leading fully functional lives.

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May 7, 2009
Roswell Park Cancer Institute Leads Radiosurgery Capabilities in New York State with Leksell ...
Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) is the first center in New York state to install Leksell Gamma Knife® Perfexion™, an advanced radiosurgery device specifically designed to treat one or more lesions in the head in a single session.

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April 30, 2009
Elekta Radiosurgery Solutions Are Creating New Possibilities For The Most Challenging Cases Of ...
Latest radiosurgery solutions from Elekta discussed at the 2009 AANS Meeting

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April 23, 2009
Elekta Contract Provides Magnet Cooperative Access to Leading Radiation Therapy Solutions
MAGNET Cooperative, one of the largest non-profit group purchasing organizations (GPO) in the U.S., has signed a sole source agreement with Elekta, enabling its members to begin purchasing Elekta’s oncology delivery systems.

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April 21, 2009
Elekta Impac Software Names 2009 Laboratory Professional of the Year
Impac Software, part of the Elekta Group and leading provider of software solutions for anatomic pathology (AP) laboratories, has named Timothy J. Dolan, MBA and Pathology Information System Manager at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, New York as 2009 Laboratory Professional of the Year.

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April 17, 2009
Elekta Sponsors ALL ARE OUR HEROES To Raise Cancer Awareness
Elekta is proud to now serve as a presenting sponsor for the All Are Our Heroes song project, an effort that uniquely celebrates and supports the efforts to overcome cancer.

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April 17, 2009
Elekta Chosen To Deliver Sophisticated Brain Mapping Technology To The Mind Research Network
The Mind Research Network (MRN) will bring world-leading technology to Albuquerque, with the acquisition of an Elekta Neuromag®, a device for non-invasive measurement of brain activity using Magnetoencephalography (MEG) technology.

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April 17, 2009
ELEKTA CHOSEN TO DELIVER SOPHISTICATED BRAIN MAPPING TECHNOLOGY TO THE MIND RESEARCH NETWORK
Press Release Stockholm, Sweden, April 17, 2009 The Mind Research Network (MRN) will bring world-leading technology to Albuquerque, with the acquisition of an Elekta Neuromag®, a device for non-invasive measurement of brain activity using Magnetoencephalography (MEG) technology.

 
April 17, 2009
Elekta Chosen To Deliver Sophisticated Brain Mapping Technology To The Mind Research Network
The Mind Research Network (MRN) will bring world-leading technology to Albuquerque, with the acquisition of an Elekta Neuromag®, a device for non-invasive measurement of brain activity using Magnetoencephalography (MEG) technology.

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April 2, 2009
Hospitals Turn to Vendors Like Elekta for Help in Squeezing Most From Existing Technologies
As Capital Expenditures Slow, Hospitals and Treatment Centers Seek Competitive Advantage by Leveraging Technology

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April 2, 2009
Clinicians from Swedish Cancer Institute to Present Clinical Case for Elekta's VMAT Solution
Interactive workshop to take place during American Radium Society’s 91st Annual Meeting

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March 31, 2009
NUMBER OF SHARES IN ELEKTA AS OF MARCH 31, 2009
Press Release Stockholm, Sweden, March 31, 2009

 
March 26, 2009
New Focus Placed on Alternative Financing as Hospitals Seek Competitive Advantage During ...
Specialized Leases from Elekta Facilitate Sharing of Financial Risk and Return

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March 20, 2009
Elekta Finds New Interest in Leasing Solutions as Hospitals Debate Capital Purchases
Leases Offer Access to Leading-Edge Equipment without Affecting Balance Sheet

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March 18, 2009
Elekta and MedCom GmbH to Develop Improved Patient Positioning for Cancer Care
Elekta, a human care company pioneering significant innovations and clinical solutions for treating cancer and neurological conditions, today announced collaboration with MedCom GmbH for the joint development of patient position verification management.

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March 17, 2009
Elekta Holds First meeting of the MOSAIQ RTP Particle Therapy Global Council
Elekta, a human care company pioneering significant innovations and clinical solutions for treating cancer and neurological conditions, announces the successful conclusion of the 1st meeting of the MOSAIQ® Radiation Treatment Planning (RTP) Particle Therapy Global Council.

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March 12, 2009
TAIWAN TREATS PATIENT WITH NEW CANCER-FIGHTING RADIOTHERAPY SYSTEM FROM ELEKTA
Press Release Stockholm, Sweden, March 12, 2009

 
March 12, 2009
Taiwan Treats Patient With New Cancer-Fighting Radiotherapy System from Elekta
Revolutionary Treatment Brings Optimism to Taiwan Patients

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March 5, 2009
Interim report May - January 2008/09
Interim report May - January 2008/09

 
March 4, 2009
Oregon Health & Science University Knight Cancer Institute Enhances Patient Care with ...
CMS Software, part of the Elekta Group and leader in radiation treatment planning and workflow management solutions, today announced that Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Knight Cancer Institute has purchased Monaco, the next-generation Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) treatment planning system.

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February 26, 2009
NEW TREATMENT WITH LEKSELL GAMMA KNIFE PERFEXION INTRODUCED IN JAPAN
Press Release Stockholm, Sweden, February 26, 2009 Leksell Gamma Knife® Perfexion™, Elekta's new system for stereotactic radiosurgery, has been used for the first time to treat patients at the Jiro Suzuki Memorial Gamma House, Furukawa Seiryo Hospital, in Miyagi, Japan.

 
February 26, 2009
New Treatment With Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion Introduced in Japan
Leksell Gamma Knife® Perfexion™, Elekta's new system for stereotactic radiosurgery, has been used for the first time to treat patients at the Jiro Suzuki Memorial Gamma House, Furukawa Seiryo Hospital, in Miyagi, Japan.

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February 25, 2009
M. D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER ACQUIRES LEKSELL GAMMA KNIFE PERFEXION FOR TARGETED BRAIN LESION TREATMENTS
Press Release Stockholm, Sweden, February 25, 2008 The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center (Houston, Texas) will add Elekta’s Leksell Gamma Knife® Perfexion™, an advanced radiosurgery device specifically designed to treat one or more lesions in the head in a single session, to their radiation oncology department.

 
February 25, 2009
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Acquires Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion for Targeted Brain Lesion ...
The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center (Houston, Texas) will add Elekta’s Leksell Gamma Knife® Perfexion™, an advanced radiosurgery device specifically designed to treat one or more lesions in the head in a single session, to their radiation oncology department.

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February 10, 2009
ELEKTA: INVITATION TO TELEPHONE CONFERENCE
Elekta’s interim report for the third quarter 2008/09 will be published on Thursday, March 5 at around 8.30 CET. A telephone conference will be held the same day at 10.00-11.00 CET.

 
January 30, 2009
REVOLUTIONARY TREATMENT OPTION OFFERS NEW HOPE TO RUSSIAN CANCER PATIENTS
Press Release Stockholm, Sweden, January 30, 2009 Leading cancer centers in Moscow and Siberia to receive Russia’s most advanced stereotactic radiotherapy system.

 
January 27, 2009
CANCER PATIENTS IN SWEDEN AND ESTONIA RECEIVE FASTER, MORE PRECISE RADIATION THERAPY TREATMENTS
Press Release Stockholm, Sweden January 27, 2009 Uppsala University Hospital and Lund University Hospital in Sweden and Tartu University Hospital in Estonia invest in advanced radiotherapy systems from Elekta, a world leader in radiation therapy and radiosurgery treatment solutions.

 
January 12, 2009
ELEKTA HAS RECEIVED APPROVAL FOR ELEKTA COMPACT™ IN CHINA
Press Release Stockholm, Sweden, January 12, 2009 Elekta has received approval from the Chinese authority SFDA (State Food and Drug Administration) to sell its linear accelerator Elekta Compact™ in China.

 
December 22, 2008
LEADING EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES CHOOSE ELEKTA TO DELIVER ADVANCED 3D BRAIN MAPPING TOOL FOR RESEARCH
Elekta Neuromag®, the world-leading equipment for non-invasive measurement of brain activity using magnetoencephalography (MEG) technology has been ordered by the Moscow Municipal University of Psychology and Education (Moscow, Russia) and the University of Trento (Trento, Italy).

 
December 22, 2008
Leading European Universities Choose Elekta to Deliver Advanced 3D Brain Mapping Tool for Research
Elekta Neuromag®, the world-leading equipment for non-invasive measurement of brain activity using magnetoencephalography (MEG) technology has been ordered by the Moscow Municipal University of Psychology and Education (Moscow, Russia) and the University of Trento (Trento, Italy).

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December 15, 2008
ELEKTA’S HEAD OF REGION ASIA DEAD IN PLANE CRASH
Press Release Stockholm, Sweden, December 15, 2008

 
December 4, 2008
Interim report May – October 2008/09
Interim report May – October 2008/09

 
December 1, 2008
ELEKTA’S ELECTION COMMITTEE
Press Release Stockholm, Sweden, December 1, 2008

 
November 21, 2008
ELEKTA: INVITATION TO TELEPHONE CONFERENCE
Stockholm, Sweden, November 21, 2008 Elekta’s interim report for the second quarter 2008/09 will be published on Thursday, December 4 at around 13.00 CET and a telephone conference will be held the same day at 16.00 CET.

 
November 11, 2008
INVITATION TO TELEPHONE CONFERENCE
Stockholm, Sweden, November 11, 2008 Elekta’s interim report for the second quarter 2008/09 will be published on Thursday, December 4 at around 13.00 CET and a telephone conference will be held the same day at 16.00 CET.

 
October 20, 2008
ELEKTA ANNOUNCES INSTALLATION OF LEKSELL GAMMA KNIFE® PERFEXION™ AT HAUKELAND UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL IN NORWAY
Press Release Stockholm, Sweden, October 20, 2008 Haukeland University Hospital in Bergen, Norway installs the latest technology for treatment of brain disorders.

 
October 2, 2008
Brain Tumor Foundation for Children to Celebrate Tenth Year of Annual 5K and 10K Run Presented ...
Atlanta-based Brain Tumor Foundation for Children, Inc., will hold its annual William’s Walk & Run, presented by Elekta, Saturday, November 1 at the Mansell Crossing Shopping Center in Alpharetta, Georgia. Established in memory of William Nichols, a child who lost his battle with a brain tumor at the age of one, this annual event celebrates the lives of those affected by pediatric brain tumors.

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September 30, 2008
ELEKTA COMMITS TO SUPPORTING THE FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF ADVANCED HEALTH CARE IN UKRAINE - DONATION OF BRAIN SURGERY SYSTEM IN THE PRESENCE OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN SILVIA OF SWEDEN
Press Release Kiev, Ukraine, September 30, 2008 Elekta, a global leader in advanced technology for treating cancer and brain disorders, today announced a donation of Leksell Stereotactic System® for minimally invasive brain surgery to the International Charitable Foundation "Ukraine 3000" for which Mrs. Kateryna Yuschenko, wife of the President of Ukraine is the prime guardian. This donation was presented in the presence of Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden, founder of the World Childhood Foundation. The system will be used for treating a wide range of brain disorders at one of the leading neurosurgery hospitals in Ukraine.

 
September 30, 2008
WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER RAMPS UP CANCER TREATMENT CAPABILITIES WITH STEREOTACTIC SYSTEMS FROM ELEKTA
PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, September 30, 2008 Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center (WFUBMC) has reinforced its ability to perform state-of-the-art stereotactic radiation medicine by adding Leksell Gamma Knife® Perfexion™ and Elekta Axesse™ to its range of treatment solutions.

 
September 30, 2008
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Ramps Up Cancer Treatment Capabilities With ...
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center (WFUBMC) has reinforced its ability to perform state-of-the-art stereotactic radiation medicine by adding Leksell Gamma Knife® Perfexion™ and Elekta Axesse™ to its range of treatment solutions.

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September 22, 2008
CLINICIANS IN ODENSE, DENMARK, FIRST IN SCANDINAVIA TO OFFER NEW INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY FROM ELEKTA FOR FASTER AND MORE ACCURATE CANCER TREATMENT
Press Release Stockholm, Sweden, September 21, 2008 Odense University Hospital in Denmark has become the first Scandinavian cancer centre to choose Elekta VMAT (Volumetric intensity Modulated Arc Therapy) to expand the capabilities of the hospital’s radiation oncology department. The addition of this solution to the range of treatment techniques will provide physicians with the ability to treat cancer tumors with improved precision and accuracy, while at the same time significantly reduce treatment times.

 
September 19, 2008
ELEKTA ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF ELEKTA INFINITY WITH VMAT TECHNOLOGY FOR FAST, MORE PRECISE TREATMENT OF CANCER
Company unveils best-in-class treatment solutions at ASTRO’s 50th Annual Meeting Press Release Boston, MA, USA September 19, 2008 Elekta, pioneering significant innovations and clinical solutions for cancer and neurological conditions, today announced new product offerings from the Elekta Group. Topping the list of innovations is Elekta Infinity; the company’s most advanced digital linear accelerator, now available to customers in the United States. Elekta Infinity increases speed and precision in delivering Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT), offering patients shortened treatment times with the highest degree of precision.

 
September 18, 2008
REPORT FROM ELEKTA’S ANNUAL MEETING 2008
PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, Sweden, September 18, 2008 At the Annual General Meeting of Elekta AB (publ), 228 shareholders entitled to vote participated, representing 51.6 percent of the votes in the company. • Dividend to shareholders of SEK 1.75 (1.00) per share. • Akbar Seddigh, Carl G. Palmstierna, Tommy H. Karlsson, Laurent Leksell, Hans Barella and Birgitta Stymne Göransson were reelected to the Board. • Luciano Cattani and Vera Kallmeyer were newly elected to the Board.

 
September 18, 2008
ELEKTA EXTENDS ITS LINE OF STEREOTACTIC TREATMENT SOLUTIONS AT 2008 CONGRESS OF NEUROLOGICAL SURGEONS ANNUAL MEETING
Press Release Orlando, Florida, September 18, 2008 Elekta, a leading provider of technology for treating cancer and neurological conditions, today introduced Extend™*, a new stereotactic treatment program that lets neurosurgeons and radiation oncologists apply the proven power and precision of Gamma Knife® surgery to an even broader class of targets in the head and neck*.

 
September 18, 2008
THOMPSON CANCER SURVIVAL CENTER TO TAKE CANCER PROGRAM TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH PURCHASE OF ELEKTA INFINITY TREATMENT SYSTEM
Press Release Stockholm, Sweden, September 18, 2008 Thompson Cancer Survival Center (TCSC, Knoxville, Tennessee) has placed an order for Elekta Infinity, reaffirming their long-term commitment to deliver the most advanced radiation therapy treatments. The addition of Elekta Infinity, a linear accelerator optimized for Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) will complement the center’s decade-long plan to improve patient outcomes.

 
September 18, 2008
Thompson Cancer Survival Center to Take Cancer Program to the Next Level With Purchase of ...
Thompson Cancer Survival Center (TCSC, Knoxville, Tennessee) has placed an order for Elekta Infinity, reaffirming their long-term commitment to deliver the most advanced radiation therapy treatments. The addition of Elekta Infinity, a linear accelerator optimized for Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) will complement the center’s decade-long plan to improve patient outcomes.

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September 18, 2008
Elekta Extends its Line of Stereotactic Treatment Solutions at 2008 Congress of Neurological ...
CNS Booth #247 -- Elekta, a leading provider of technology for treating cancer and neurological conditions, today introduced Extend*™, a new stereotactic treatment program that lets neurosurgeons and radiation oncologists apply the proven power and precision of Gamma Knife® surgery to an even broader class of targets in the head and neck.

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September 17, 2008
Interim report May – July 2008/09
Interim report May – July 2008/09

 
September 16, 2008
Elekta Announces Availability of Elekta Infinity with VMAT Technology for Fast, More Precise ...
ASTRO Booth #601 -- Elekta, pioneering significant innovations and clinical solutions for cancer and neurological conditions, today announced new product offerings from the Elekta Group. Topping the list of innovations is Elekta Infinity; the company’s most advanced digital linear accelerator, now available to customers in the United States. Elekta Infinity increases speed and precision in delivering Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT), offering patients shortened treatment times with the highest degree of precision.

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September 15, 2008
ELEKTA ANNOUNCES NEXT-GENERATION RADIATION TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES AT ESTRO 27
Gothenburg, Sweden (September15, 2008) -- Elekta, a human care company pioneering significant innovations and clinical solutions for cancer and brain disorders, are currently exhibiting several important innovations in radiation therapy and radiosurgery at the 27th annual meeting of ESTRO, The European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology.

 
September 15, 2008
CMS, INC., An Elekta Company, Announces Commercial Availibility of Focal4D™
CMS, Inc., an Elekta Company and worldwide leader in radiation treatment planning and workflow management solutions, today announced the commercial launch of its new 4D treatment planning solution, Focal4D™.

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September 15, 2008
PRESBYTERIAN CANCER CENTER TO OFFER CANCER PATIENTS HIGH-END VMAT TREATMENTS WITH THE ...
Presbyterian Cancer Center – Dallas, a joint venture between Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas and Texas Oncology, PA, recently installed an Elekta Infinity system, enabling the facility to begin treating patients with Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT). Elekta Infinity is the facility’s first image guided linear accelerator, and will allow the Center to offer patients shortened treatment times with the highest degree of precision.

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September 12, 2008
Elekta Announces Availability of ERGO++ For VMAT Treatment Planning
Elekta, a human care company pioneering significant innovations and clinical solutions for treating cancer and neurological conditions, today announced, the clinical release of ERGO++ 1.7.1. for Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT), a new treatment technique offering shorter treatment times with the highest degree of precision. Building upon the experience of Arc Modulation, ERGO++ for VMAT can be used with a wide range of equipment, including mini and micro MLCs in addition to the Elekta MLCi (10mm) and Beam Modulator (4mm, full interdigitation).

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September 9, 2008
The Canadian Association of Radiation Oncology and Elekta Award Research Fellowship
Radiation oncology and medical technology groups award the second annual CARO-Elekta Research Fellowship to Dr. Scott Carlyle Morgan Vancouver, BC – The Canadian Association of Radiation Oncology (CARO), along with international medical-technology group Elekta, are pleased to award the 2008 CARO-Elekta Research Fellowship to Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Scott Carlyle Morgan. The $75,000 fellowship, provided by Elekta, will enable Dr. Morgan to conduct research with the Uro-Oncology Unit at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London, England with Professor David Dearnaley. His research will revolve around a newly emerging approach to treating prostate cancer that involves the delivery of very precise radiation treatment only to regions of the prostate gland that harbour cancer. He is scheduled to begin his research in November 2008.

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September 4, 2008
ELEKTA’S ANNUAL REPORT 2007/08
PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, Sweden, September 4, 2008

 
September 3, 2008
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF ELEKTA AB
PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, Sweden, September 3, 2008 Shareholders in Elekta AB (publ) are hereby invited to attend the Annual General Meeting to be held on Thursday, September 18, 2008, at 3:00 p.m. at Polstjärnan Konferens, Sveavägen 77, Stockholm.

 
August 29, 2008
NUMBER OF SHARES IN ELEKTA AS OF AUGUST 29, 2008
PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, Sweden, August 29, 2008

 
August 29, 2008
CMS, INC., AN ELEKTA COMPANY, ANNOUNCES FIRST CANCER PATIENTS TREATED WITH MONACO™ RADIATION TREATMENT PLANNING SYSTEM
Press Release St Louis, Missouri, USA, August 29, 2008 CMS, Inc., an Elekta Company and worldwide leader in radiation treatment planning and workflow management solutions, announced that three sites have delivered clinical treatments utilizing Monaco™, its next-generation Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) treatment planning system. Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam, Netherlands, and Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, have all begun producing treatment plans with the application.

 
August 29, 2008
CMS, Inc., An Elekta Company, Announces First Cancer Patients Treated with Monaco™ ...
CMS, Inc., an Elekta Company and worldwide leader in radiation treatment planning and workflow management solutions, today announced that three sites have delivered clinical treatments utilizing Monaco™, its next-generation Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) treatment planning system. Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam, Netherlands, and Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, have all begun producing treatment plans with the application.

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August 26, 2008
INVITATION TO INVESTOR MEETING
Stockholm, Sweden, August 26, 2008 Elekta is pleased to invite analysts and investors to an investor meeting held in conjunction with the meeting of ASTRO (American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology) in Boston, USA.

 
August 22, 2008
CMS, INC., An Elekta Company, Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for ATLAS-BASED AUTOSEGMENTATION ...
CMS, Inc., an Elekta Company, and worldwide leader in radiation treatment planning and workflow management solutions, has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its new Atlas-Based Autosegmentation (ABAS) product. This clearance allows CMS to immediately begin distributing Atlas-Based Autosegmentation for clinical use in the United States.

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August 22, 2008
INVITATION TO TELEPHONE CONFERENCE
Elekta will publish its three months interim report 2008/09 on Thursday September 18 at around 13.00 CET and a telephone conference will be held the following day, Friday September 19, at 10.00 CET.

 
August 12, 2008
SKAGIT VALLEY HOSPITAL REGIONAL CANCER CARE CENTER ENHANCES PATIENT CARE WITH ELEKTA AXESSE™
Press Release Stockholm, Sweden, August 12, 2008 New Treatment Option for Patients with Tumors of the Brain, Spine and Body.

 
August 11, 2008
Skagit Valley Hospital Regional Cancer Care Center Enhances Patient Care with Elekta Axesse
Elekta, the world leader in advanced radiation therapy and radiosurgery solutions, announced today that Skagit Valley Hospital has purchased Elekta Axesse™, adding the latest generation of Elekta technology to its stable of cancer treatment systems. The new system is for the entire body and has features which allow clinicians to treat cancer tumors more precisely and effectively.

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July 31, 2008
NUMBER OF SHARES IN ELEKTA AS OF JULY 31, 2008
PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, Sweden, July 31, 2008

 
July 30, 2008
SEATTLE’S SWEDISH CANCER INSTITUTE FIRST IN U.S. TO TREAT CANCER PATIENT WITH ELEKTA VMAT
Press Release Seattle, WA and Atlanta, GA – July 30, 2008 A patient with pancreatic cancer recently became the first person in the United States to receive treatment using Elekta VMAT (Volumetric intensity Modulated Arc Therapy) at Seattle’s Swedish Cancer Institute. This revolutionary new technology dramatically decreases treatment times – delivering a higher dose to the tumor target without compromising coverage and patient safety.

 
July 30, 2008
Seattle's Swedish Cancer Institute First in U.S. to Treat Cancer Patient with Elekta VMAT
A patient with pancreatic cancer recently became the first person in the United States to receive treatment using Elekta VMAT (Volumetric intensity Modulated Arc Therapy) at Seattle's Swedish Cancer Institute. This revolutionary new technology dramatically decreases treatment times -- delivering a higher dose to the tumor target without compromising coverage and patient safety.

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July 25, 2008
Elekta Family of Companies to Highlight Cancer Treatment Solutions at 2008 AAPM Annual Meeting
The Elekta Family of Companies will showcase their unique line of cancer treatment solutions at the 2008 American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) annual meeting, demonstrating how the joint forces of Elekta, IMPAC and CMS are delivering cutting-edge radiation therapy planning and delivery solutions that streamline the treatment process to create a better experience for patients, as well as enhance clinician efficiency.

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July 17, 2008
ELEKTA INVESTOR MEETING, 22 SEPTEMBER 2008
Stockholm, Sweden, July 17, 2008 In conjunction with ASTRO, the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, 50th annual meeting to be held in Boston on September 21-25, Elekta will arrange an investor meeting on Monday, September 22 to start at 2 p.m. EDT.

 
June 30, 2008
NUMBER OF SHARES IN ELEKTA AS OF JUNE 30, 2008
PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, Sweden, June 30, 2008

 
June 15, 2008
ELEKTA VMAT 510(k) CLEARANCE WELCOMED BY US RADIATION ONCOLOGISTS
Press Release Stockholm, Sweden, June 16, 2008 Elekta has received FDA 510(k) clearances for its groundbreaking Elekta VMAT solution, allowing US cancer specialists to both plan and deliver radiation using a technique which has the potential to revolutionize the practice of radiation oncology. This news has been eagerly anticipated by US cancer clinics as it offers both significant benefits to their patients and the opportunity to increase patient volumes.

 
June 15, 2008
Year-end report May – April 2007/08
• Order bookings rose 15 percent to SEK 5,882 M (5,102). Based on unchanged exchange rates order bookings rose 21 percent. Order bookings for the fourth quarter rose 40 percent to SEK 2,181 M (1,563), which is a record for a single quarter. Order backlog April 30, 2008 was also at a record level of SEK 5,069 (4,247) M. • Net sales rose 12 percent to SEK 5,081 M (4,525). Based on unchanged exchange rates net sales rose 18 percent. • Operating profit rose 28 percent to SEK 650 M (509) and operating margin was 13 percent (11). • Profit after taxes was SEK 406 M (346). Profit per share after dilution was SEK 4.44 (3.70). • Cash flow from operating activities improved by SEK 169 M to positive SEK 319 M (pos. 150). Cash flow after investments was negative SEK 280 M (neg. 107). Acquisitions were included with SEK 553 M (144). • In fiscal year 2008/09, net sales are expected to grow by over 15 percent in local currency. Operating profit is expected to grow by more than 15 percent. • The Board proposes a 75 percent increase of dividend of SEK 1.75 (1.00) per share, corresponding to around SEK 160 M and 39 percent of net profit.

 
June 5, 2008
ELEKTA AND MARY BIRD PERKINS CANCER CENTER SIGN STRATEGIC MULTI-CENTER RADIATION THERAPY SYSTEMS AGREEMENT
Press Release Stockholm, Sweden, June 5, 2008 Elekta, a world class leader in advanced radiation therapy and radiosurgery, has been selected to supply multiple Elekta Synergy® digital linear accelerator systems to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center over the next few years.

 
June 2, 2008
Reminder: ELEKTA FULL YEAR REPORT AND INVESTOR MEETING
Stockholm, Sweden, June 3, 2008 Elekta will publish its 2007/08 full year report on June 16 and arrange an investor meeting on June 18 according to the following schedule:

 
May 30, 2008
NUMBER OF SHARES IN ELEKTA AS OF MAY 30, 2008
PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, Sweden, May 30, 2008

 
May 26, 2008
LEKSELL GAMMA KNIFE® PERFEXION™ RECEIVES REGULATORY APPROVAL IN JAPAN
Press Release Stockholm, Sweden, May 26, 2008 The Japanese Ministry for Health, Labor and Welfare, MHLW, has given approval for Leksell Gamma Knife® Perfexion™, the world-leading clinical solution for non-invasive radiosurgical treatments of tumors, vascular malformations and other brain disorders. Elekta, the international medical technology group and developer of Gamma Knife® surgery, will now be able to deliver and install this advanced technology at new and existing customer sites in Japan.

 
May 21, 2008
ELEKTA SEES RECORD ATTENDANCE AND RECORD NUMBER OF SUBMITTED ABSTRACTS AT INTERNATIONAL LEKSELL GAMMA KNIFE® SOCIETY MEETING IN QUEBEC, CANADA
PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, Sweden, May 21, 2008 At the 14th International Leksell Gamma Knife® Society Meeting on May 18-22, over 500 participants including neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists and other medical specialists using Leksell Gamma Knife for treatment of tumors and other brain disorders convened at the historic Château Frontenac Hotel in Quebec, Canada. During the meeting, 260 oral and poster presentations covered treatment of malignant and benign brain tumors, functional neurosurgery, imaging & biology as well as physics & technology. On Wednesday, May 21, the prestigious Pioneers in Radiosurgery Award was presented to John Flickinger, M.D., Professor of Radiation Oncology and Neurological Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh for his early pioneering work on prediction of complications following Gamma Knife® surgery.

 
May 19, 2008
AUSTRALIAN SAFETY AGENCY ORDERS ELEKTA SYNERGY® AS GOLD STANDARD FOR CALIBRATION AND DOSIMETRY
Press Release Stockholm, Sweden, May 19, 2008 Elekta, world-leading provider of radiation therapy and radiosurgery solutions, is pleased to announce that the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) has joined other world-class physics standards centers with its order of an Elekta linear accelerator. ARPANSA will accept delivery of an Elekta Synergy® system this summer, and will utilize the Elekta system’s high level of stability for its national physics measurements.

 
May 11, 2008
Invitation: ELEKTA FULL YEAR REPORT AND INVESTOR MEETING
Stockholm, Sweden, May 12, 2008

 
May 2, 2008
ELEKTA RECEIVES AN ORDER TO DELIVER COMPREHENSIVE SUITE OF ADVANCED CANCER TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES TO NEW CENTER IN SYDNEY INCLUDING THE FIRST LEKSELL GAMMA KNIFE® TO BE INSTALLED IN AUSTRALIA
Press Release Stockholm, Sweden, May 2, 2008 In a collaborative effort, Macquarie University, incorporating The Australian School of Advanced Medicine, together with Dalcross Private Hospital has launched an ambitious project to improve access to advanced radiosurgery and radiation therapy for patients in Sydney and across Australia’s New South Wales region. The medical technology group Elekta, based in Stockholm, Sweden, has been selected as the main provider of a comprehensive suite of cancer and neurosurgical treatment solutions and supporting IT systems to the new Macquarie University Private Hospital, currently under construction.

 
April 30, 2008
NUMBER OF SHARES IN ELEKTA AS OF APRIL 30, 2008
PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, Sweden, April 30, 2008

 
April 25, 2008
ELEKTA ANNOUNCES FIRST LINEAR ACCELERATOR ORDER IN NEW ZEALAND
Press Release Stockholm, Sweden, April 25, 2008 Elekta, a world leader in clinical solutions for radiosurgery and radiation therapy, has finalized its first-ever New Zealand order. Auckland Radiation Oncology Limited (ARO) have decided to invest in a new Elekta Synergy® system with MOSAIQ™ EMR and Elekta VMAT, for delivery in April.

 
March 31, 2008
NUMBER OF SHARES IN ELEKTA AS OF MARCH 31, 2008
PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, Sweden, March 31, 2008

 
March 10, 2008
Nine-month interim report May – January 2007/08
• Order bookings rose 5 percent to SEK 3,701 M (3,539). Based on unchanged exchange rates order bookings rose 10 percent. Order backlog January 31, 2008 was at an all time high level of SEK 4,581 M. • Net sales rose 7 percent to SEK 3,285 M (3,082). Based on unchanged exchange rates net sales rose 11 percent. • Operating profit rose 9 percent to SEK 267 M (246) and operating margin was 8 percent (8). • Profit after taxes was SEK 174 M (183). Profit per share after dilution was SEK 1.91 (1.95). • Cash flow from operating activities improved by SEK 187 M to positive SEK 89 M (neg. 98). Cash flow after investments was negative SEK 35 M (neg. 324). Acquisitions were included with SEK 95 M (144). • Recognizing the challenge in delivering high volumes in the fourth quarter, Elekta reiterates the full year outlook of net sales growth in local currency over 12 percent and operating profit growth of 25-30 percent. • In March, Elekta concluded the acquisition of CMS, a leader in the development, sales and support of advanced radiation therapy planning solutions, for a total cash consideration representing an enterprise value of USD 75 M.

 
March 4, 2008
ELEKTA COMPLETES THE ACQUISITION OF CMS
Press Release Stockholm, Sweden, March 4, 2008 The international medical technology group Elekta AB (publ) (STO: EKTAb) today announced the completion of its announced acquisition of CMS, Inc. for total cash consideration representing an enterprise value of USD 75 M.

 
February 29, 2008
NUMBER OF SHARES IN ELEKTA AS OF FEBRUARY 29, 2008
PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, Sweden, February 29, 2008

 
February 22, 2008
ELEKTA: 9 MONTHS REPORT AND INVITATION TO TELECONFERENCE
INVITATION Stockholm, February 22, 2008 Elekta will release its 9 months report for fiscal year 2007/08 as follows: • Report: Monday, March 10, 2008, around 13.00 (1 pm) CET • Teleconference, March 10, 2008, at 15.00 (3 pm) CET • REMINDER: Investor Day in Crawley, UK, March 12 (details below)

 
February 22, 2008
ELEKTA CHOSEN TO DELIVER ADVANCED 3-D BRAIN MAPPING TECHNOLOGY AS PART OF COLLABORATION WITH LEADING FRENCH BRAIN IMAGING FACILITY
Press Release Stockholm, Sweden, February 22, 2008 Elekta has signed a contract to deliver Elekta Neuromag®, the world-leading equipment for non-invasive registration of nerve cell activity using magnetoencephalography (MEG) technology to the new CEA facility - NeuroSpin in Saclay, France, one of the largest research sites for brain imaging in Europe.

 
February 18, 2008
ELEKTA SIGNS AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE CMS
Press Release Stockholm, Sweden, February 18, 2008 Elekta AB (publ) (STO:EKTAb) a world leader in clinical solutions for radiation therapy and radiosurgery, today announced that it has signed a purchase agreement to acquire CMS Inc. for a total cash consideration representing an enterprise value of USD 75 M. Closing of the transaction is expected in March.

 
February 11, 2008
ELEKTA CHOSEN TO DELIVER SOPHISTICATED BRAIN MAPPING TECHNOLOGY TO THE NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER
Press Release Stockholm, Sweden, February 11, 2008 Elekta Neuromag®, the world-leading equipment for non-invasive measurement of brain activity using Magnetoencephalography (MEG) technology, has been ordered by The Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, USA.

 
February 8, 2008
ELEKTA HAS REPURCHASED OWN SHARES FOR SEK 100 M
PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, Sweden, February 8, 2008

 
February 7, 2008
ELEKTA USERS FIRST TO TREAT PATIENTS WITH VOLUMETRIC INTENSITY MODULATED ARC THERAPY (VMAT)
Press Release Stockholm, Sweden, February 7, 2008 The Royal Marsden Hospital in Sutton UK and Allgemeines KrankenHaus / Medical University of Vienna in Austria have successfully completed the world’s first image guided intensity modulated arc therapy patient treatments using commercially released product solutions.

 
February 5, 2008
WEBCAST OF PRESENTATION BY ELEKTA’S CEO TOMAS PUUSEPP ON FEBRUARY 6
Investor information Stockholm, Sweden, February 5, 2008

 
January 28, 2008
INVITATION TO INVESTOR DAY IN CRAWLEY, UK, MARCH 12
Invitation Stockholm, Sweden, January 28, 2008 Elekta will publish its 9 month report on March 10 at around 13.00 CET followed by a teleconference at 15.00 CET on the same day. On March 12, Elekta will arrange an Investor Day at the company’s Product Supply Center Oncology in Crawley, UK, (close to Gatwick Airport).

 
January 24, 2008
ELEKTA INITIATES REPURCHASE OF OWN SHARES
PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, January 24, 2008

 
January 24, 2008
PROCURE SELECTS IMPAC AS PROVIDER OF ONCOLOGY INFORMATION SYSTEMS
PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, Sweden, January 24, 2008 ProCure Treatment Centers, Inc (ProCure) has announced that it has selected IMPAC Medical Systems (IMPAC), an Elekta Company, as a preferred provider of oncology information systems (OIS) for its IBA-equipped proton beam therapy centers. ProCure designs, builds and operates proton beam therapy centers in partnership with local radiation oncologists and community hospitals.

 
January 23, 2008
ELEKTA’S BOARD DECIDES TO REPURCHASE OWN SHARES AND ADJUST NET DEBT/EQUITY OBJECTIVE
PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, Sweden, January 23, 2008 The Board of Directors of Elekta AB (publ) has decided to utilize the authorization the Board received from the Annual General Meeting to repurchase shares in the company. In conjunction, the Board of Directors has also decided to adjust the company’s financial objective for net debt/equity from below 0.25 to below 0.50.

 
January 21, 2008
ELEKTA TO SUPPLY CHU DE POITIERS HOSPITAL CENTER IN FRANCE WITH ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY FOR IMAGE GUIDED RADIATION THERAPY
PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, Sweden, January 21, 2008 CHU (University Hospital Center) de Poitiers has selected Elekta as the main partner in an ambitious program to improve radiation therapy treatment capacity in the Poitou-Charente region. Replacing equipment from a different vendor, the hospital recently assigned Elekta to deliver three Elekta Synergy® digital linear accelerator systems for intensity modulated and image guided radiation therapy. The order is valued at close to EUR 5 M.

 
January 18, 2008
ELEKTA ANNOUNCES FIRST TWO CLINICAL SITES USING VMAT CANCER TREATMENT CAPABILITY
PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, Sweden, January 18, 2008 Elekta, a world leader in clinical solutions for radiation therapy and radiosurgery, announced today that two sites are utilizing Elekta technology to implement clinical treatments with Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT)*. With the recent CE designation of VMAT in Europe, the way has been cleared for The Royal Marsden Hospital in Sutton, UK and General Hospital Vienna in Austria to treat cancer using Elekta’s VMAT solution.

 
January 8, 2008
ELEKTA NEGOTIATES TO ACQUIRE CMS
Acquisition of leading treatment planning software developer would strengthen Elekta’s offering and accelerate the company’s expansion into high growth oncology informatics PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, Sweden, January 8, 2008 Elekta AB (publ) (STO:EKTAb) a world leader in clinical solutions for radiation therapy and radiosurgery, today announced that it is in exclusive negotiations based on a Letter of Intent to acquire CMS Inc. for a total cash consideration representing an enterprise value of USD 75 M. CMS is a worldwide leader in the development, sales and support of advanced radiation therapy planning solutions, supporting over 1,500 sites in clinical operation throughout the world. The transaction is subject to successful conclusion of final transaction documentation, satisfactory completion of due diligence, receipt of relevant regulatory approvals and other conditions. The negotiations are expected to be finalized by mid February 2008 and closing is estimated to take place by mid March 2008.

 
December 12, 2007
Elekta AB - Six-month interim report May – October 2007/08
• Order bookings rose 7 percent to SEK 2,472 M (2,302). Based on unchanged exchange rates or-der bookings rose 12 percent. Order backlog on October 31, 2007 was at an all time high level of SEK 4,425 M. • Net sales rose 9 percent to SEK 2,188 M (2,014). Based on unchanged exchange rates net sales rose 14 percent. • Operating result rose by 23 percent to SEK 195 M (159) and operating margin was 9 percent (8). • Profit after taxes was SEK 126 M (104). Profit per share after dilution was SEK 1.38 (1.11). • Cash flow from operating activities improved by SEK 291 M to positive SEK 140 M (neg. 151). Cash flow after investments amounted to positive SEK 22 M (neg. 343). Acquisitions were in-cluded with SEK 95 M (144). • For the full fiscal year 2007/08, Elekta expects a net sales growth exceeding 12 percent in local currency. The earlier outlook was exceeding 10 percent. Primarily as a consequence of changes in exchange rates, Elekta now expects an operating result growth of 25-30 percent. The earlier outlook was exceeding 30 percent.

 
November 30, 2007
ELEKTA'S FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LAURENT LEKSELL AWARDED ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR – WILL REPRESENT SWEDEN IN THE WORLD FINAL
PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, Sweden, November 30, 2007 At a gala final in Stockholm on November 29, Laurent Leksell, Elekta AB, was awarded Entrepreneur of the Year 2007 in Sweden. Crister Stark, Väderstad-Verken AB, won the category prize ”Best international growth” and Nicolas Hassbjer, HMS Industrial Networks AB, was awarded the judging panel’s special prize ”Rising star of the year”.

 
November 30, 2007
NUMBER OF SHARES IN ELEKTA AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2007
PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, Sweden, November 30, 2007

 
November 28, 2007
ELEKTA: 6 MONTHS REPORT AND INVITATION TO TELECONFERENCE
INVITATION Stockholm, November 28, 2007 Elekta will release its 6 months report for fiscal year 2007/08 as follows: • Report: Wednesday, December 12, 2007, around 13.00 (1 pm) CET • Teleconference, December 12, 2007, at 15.00 (3 pm) CET

 
November 13, 2007
BELGIAN CANCER PATIENTS TO RECEIVE STATE-OF-THE-ART RADIATION THERAPY TREATMENTS WITH NEW TECHNOLOGY FROM ELEKTA
PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, Sweden, November 13, 2007 Elekta, a world leader in clinical solutions for radiation therapy and radiosurgery for cancer and brain disorders, have received an order to supply advanced radiation therapy technology and information management software to the University of Liège Hospital (CHU Liège ). The order is valued at more than EUR 3 M and installation is scheduled to begin in March 2008.

 
October 31, 2007
NUMBER OF SHARES IN ELEKTA AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2007
PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, Sweden, October 31, 2007

 
October 30, 2007
BEAUMONT HOSPITAL, ROYAL OAK TREATS ITS FIRST PATIENTS WITH ELEKTA AXESSE™
PRESS RELEASE Los Angeles, CA, October 30, 2007 Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak (Royal Oak, Michigan, USA) has performed its first treatments using the new Elekta Axesse™, the ultimate whole-body cancer treatment system. Elekta Axesse sets new standards for precision and therapeutic efficacy in stereotactic radiation therapy, which involves three-dimensional CT imaging for tumor targeting accuracy. The new robotic, image-guided stereotactic radiation system treats cancer patients quickly and effectively with highly accurate tumor targeting

 
October 29, 2007
ELEKTA ANNOUNCES ELEKTA INFINITY – A NEW SYSTEM FOR FASTER AND MORE PRECISE TREATMENT OF CANCER TUMORS
PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, Sweden, October 29, 2007 Elekta, a global leader in radiation oncology and non-invasive neurosurgery solutions, announced Elekta Infinity*, the definitive new digital linear accelerator optimized for delivering Volumetric Intensity Modulated Arc Therapy* (VMAT), a very fast Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) treatment delivered in single or multiple arcs, at the 49th Annual Meeting of The American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO). The meeting is being held October 28-November 1, at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

 
October 27, 2007
IBA AND ELEKTA INITIATE GLOBAL PARTICLE THERAPY PROGRAM AT ASTRO
PRESS RELEASE Los Angeles, CA, October 27, 2007 IBA (Ion Beam Applications S.A.: Reuters IBAB.BR and Bloomberg IBAB.BB) and Elekta AB (publ) (Stockholm, Sweden: EKTA.ST), edtoday announced a global particle therapy collaboration program to optimize the seamless integration of proton therapy delivery and information management systems within the radiation oncology environment. Both companies currently showcase their products at the 49th Annual Meeting of ASTRO (American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology) held in Los Angeles, CA, USA, from October 28 to November 1, 2007.

 
October 24, 2007
ELEKTA ANNOUNCES CLINICAL START-UP OF NEW LEKSELL GAMMA KNIFE® PERFEXION™ AT UPMC
PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, Sweden, October 24, 2007 UPMC Presbyterian’s Center for Image-Guided Neurosurgery, a leading radiosurgery center in the U.S., successfully has commenced patient treatments with Leksell Gamma Knife® Perfexion™ from Elekta.

 
October 18, 2007
ELEKTA ANNOUNCES NEW CANCER CARE SOLUTIONS AND HIGHLIGHTS PERSONALIZED EFFICIENCY AT ASTRO 2007
PRESS RELEASE Atlanta, Georgia, October 18, 2007 Elekta, a global leader in radiation oncology and non-invasive neurosurgery solutions, will feature advances in cancer care at the 49th Annual Meeting of The American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) that dramatically reduce treatment times and increase efficiency.

 
October 17, 2007
ELEKTA’S ELECTION COMMITTEE APPOINTED
PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, Sweden, October 17, 2007

 
October 12, 2007
FINDING HOPE FOR AUTISM – NEW BRAIN RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY CENTRE OPENED BY HRH PRINCESS ANNE
PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, Sweden, October 12, 2007 The Oxford Neurodevelopmental Magnetoencephalography (MEG) Centre, featuring advanced new Elekta Neuromag® technology for the investigation of autism, has been officially opened today at the University Department of Psychiatry, Warneford Hospital, in Oxford, United Kingdom by HRH Princess Anne, The Princess Royal.

 
October 10, 2007
NIGUARDA HOSPITAL IN MILAN, ITALY, WILL COMMENCE STEREOTACTIC RADIOSURGERY TREATMENTS WITH LEKSELL GAMMA KNIFE® PERFEXION™ FROM ELEKTA
PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, Sweden, October 10, 2007 In September, Elekta received an order from the highly prestigious Niguarda Hospital for Leksell Gamma Knife® Perfexion™, the latest and most advanced system available for stereotactic radiosurgery. The system will be installed in October and inauguration is planned for mid-November.

 
September 28, 2007
NUMBER OF SHARES IN ELEKTA AS OF SEPTEMBER 28, 2007
PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, Sweden, September 28, 2007

 
September 27, 2007
ELEKTA WINS TENDER TO SUPPLY NEW HOSPITAL IN AUSTRIA A WITH COMPREHENSIVE SOLUTION FOR ADVANCED RADIATION THERAPY
PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, Sweden, September 28, 2007 Elekta today announced an order from Vöcklabruck Hospital in the region of Upper Austria. Valued at approx. EUR 5 M, the 10-year agreement includes supplying a brand new oncology department with fully digital IMRT and IGRT treatment systems, as well as software for networking, information management and treatment planning.

 
September 26, 2007
SAVE THE DATES – ELEKTA INVESTOR EVENTS AUTUMN AND WINTER 2007-08
INVITATION Stockholm, Sweden, September 26, 2007 Elekta will arrange or participate in the following investor events in September-January 2007-08.

 
September 26, 2007
ELEKTA SELECTED TO SUPPLY ADVANCED RADIATION THERAPY CAPABILITY TO GREECE’S LARGEST PRIVATE HOSPITAL
PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, Sweden, September 26, 2007 Elekta, a world leader in advanced radiation therapy and radiosurgery has been awarded a Contract by the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Center of Athens – HYGEIA S.A. – to supply and install three linear accelerator systems, including one Elekta Axesse™ stereotactic image guided treatment system, a comprehensive network and information management system and a long-term service contract. The Contract is valued at over EUR 8 M.

 
September 25, 2007
ELEKTA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2007
PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, Sweden, September 25, 2007 The Annual General Meeting of Elekta AB (publ) 2007 was held today, September 25, at Polstjärnan Konferens in Stockholm. At the Meeting, 253 shareholders entitled to vote participated, representing 57.5 percent of the votes in the company.

 
September 24, 2007
TWO NEW ITALIAN CANCER CENTERS SELECT ADVANCED RADIATION TREATMENT TECHNOLOGY FROM ELEKTA
PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, Sweden, September 25, 2007 Elekta has been selected by two progressive Italian hospitals opening up new radiation therapy clinics, to supply advanced and clinically proven cancer treatment systems for intensity modulated and image guided radiation therapy (IMRT & IGRT). The two clinics will play an important role in their respective region to provide first class radiation therapy and to increase cancer treatment capacity.

 
September 24, 2007
Elekta AB - Three month interim report May – July 2007/08
• Order bookings rose 15 percent to SEK 1,136 M (987). Based on unchanged exchange rates order bookings rose 20 percent. Order backlog on July 31, 2007 was at an all time high level of SEK 4,419 M. • Net sales declined 2 percent to SEK 975 M (996). Based on unchanged exchange rates net sales rose 2 percent. • Operating profit amounted to SEK 36 M (85) and operating margin was 4 percent (9). • Profit after taxes amounted to SEK 20 M (60). Earnings per share after dilution was SEK 0.22 (0.63). • Cash flow from operating activities improved by SEK 84 M to negative SEK 28 M (neg. 112). Cash flow after investments was negative SEK 145 M (neg. 142). Acquisition was included with SEK 95 M (-). • As a result of high delivery volumes in the second quarter, operating profit for the first half of the year is expected to be significantly higher compared with the corresponding period last year. For full year 2007/08, Elekta reiterates the outlook of a net sales growth of over 10 percent in local currency and an operating profit growth of over 30 percent. President & CEO Tomas Puusepp comments:

 
September 13, 2007
ELEKTA: Q1 REPORT AND INVITATION TO TELECONFERENCE
INVITATION Stockholm, September 13, 2007 Elekta will release its 3 months report for fiscal year 2007/08 as follows: • Report: Tuesday, September 25, 2007, around 13.00 (1 pm) CET • Teleconference, September 26, 2007 at 15.00 (3 pm) CET

 
September 11, 2007
ELEKTA ANNUAL REPORT 2006/07 PUBLISHED
PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, Sweden, September 11, 2007 Elekta has published its Annual Report for fiscal year 2006/07. The report is available on www.elekta.com together with other documentation for the Annual General Meeting on September 25.

 
September 11, 2007
Elekta AB (publ) - Annual Report 2006/07
Elekta AB (publ) - Annual Report 2006/07

 
September 10, 2007
ELEKTA LAUNCHES NEW LINEAR ACCELERATOR AT 2007 ESTRO TO EXPAND CANCER TREATMENT AVAILABILITY
PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, Sweden, September 10, 2007 Elekta today unveiled a new member of the Elekta family of linear accelerators at the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ESTRO) 2007 meeting. At an unveiling ceremony in the Elekta booth, Elekta President & CEO Tomas Puusepp announced the launch of Elekta Compact™, a new addition to Elekta’s product line of linear accelerators that offers an easy to implement, more affordable solution for radiation therapy.

 
August 31, 2007
NUMBER OF SHARES IN ELEKTA AS OF AUGUST 31, 2007
PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, Sweden, August 31, 2007

 
August 27, 2007
CORRECTION TO NOTICE TO ATTEND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING IN ELEKTA
Stockholm, Sweden, August 27, 2007

 
August 23, 2007
ELEKTA INVESTOR EVENT – SAVE THE DATE!
Stockholm, Sweden, August 24, 2007 Investor meeting at ASTRO on October 29, 2007

 
August 21, 2007
NOTICE TO ATTEND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING IN ELEKTA
PRESS RELEASE Stockholm, Sweden, August 21, 2007 Shareholders in Elekta AB (publ) are hereby invited to attend the Annual General Meeting to be held on Tuesday, September 25, 2007, at 3:00 p.m. at Polstjärnan Konferens, Sveavägen 77, Stockholm.