Category Archives: Finland

Press Releases & News from Finland distributed via EuropaWire

Genetic Study Reveals Potential for Tailored Breast Cancer Screening

(IN BRIEF) A recent genetic study conducted by researchers at the University of Helsinki suggests that genetic risk information could revolutionize breast cancer screening, potentially benefiting one in ten women. The study indicates that a comprehensive genetic risk profile could … Read the full press release

Alma Media Solutions Launches Efficiency Drive with Change Negotiations

(IN BRIEF) Alma Media Solutions, the centralized organization responsible for advertising sales and digital advertising development within Alma Media, is embarking on efficiency enhancement measures to bolster future competitiveness. Driven by a subdued growth outlook in the market and a … Read the full press release

Outokumpu and Q Power Partner to Revolutionize Stainless Steel Production with Synthetic Methane Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, a key player in sustainable stainless steel production, has joined forces with Q Power, a Finnish Power-to-X technology firm, to embark on a venture aiming to explore the production of synthetic methane at Outokumpu’s Tornio site in … Read the full press release

CapMan’s Strategic Move: Completes Acquisition of Dasos Capital Oy Through Directed Share Issue

(IN BRIEF) CapMan has finalized its acquisition of Dasos Capital Oy, a sustainable timberland investment company, through a share exchange. The Board of Directors of CapMan has authorized a directed issue of new CapMan shares to fulfill the payment obligations … Read the full press release

NIB Signs Loan Agreement with Arva AS to Enhance Northern Norway’s Electricity Distribution Network

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has entered a 7-year loan agreement with Arva AS, a Norwegian distribution grid operator, to bolster the efficiency and resilience of the electricity distribution network in Northern Norway. Valued at NOK 500 million … Read the full press release

CapMan and PwC Launch #Steps4Tukikummit Charity Campaign for Children and Youth

(IN BRIEF) CapMan and PwC have initiated a collaborative charity campaign, #Steps4Tukikummit, aiming to raise over EUR 100,000 for the Tukikummit foundation in support of children and youth. The campaign encourages employees and clients to walk and run together, with … Read the full press release

Neste Corporation Releases Comprehensive Annual Report for 2023, Compliant with ESEF Reporting Standards

(IN BRIEF) Neste Corporation has officially published its Annual Report for the year 2023, available in Finnish and English on the company’s website. The report encompasses key sections such as the Strategy and Business Review, Sustainability Report, Corporate Governance Statement, … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Completes EUR 50 Million Share Buyback Program, Acquires 11 Million Shares

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has successfully concluded its share buyback program, announced on November 29, 2023, with a total expenditure of EUR 45,669,553.67 million. Under this initiative, Outokumpu repurchased 11,000,000 of its own shares, representing approximately 2.4% of the company’s total … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Oyj repurchased 269,993 own shares as Part of EUR 50 Million Buyback Program

(IN BRIEF) In a recent update, Outokumpu has successfully concluded its share repurchase program, acquiring a total of 269,993 shares across various trading venues. The buyback initiative, initially announced on November 29, 2023, authorized by the Annual General Meeting, aimed … Read the full press release

Leading the Charge: Nordic Leaders Fortum and Hydrovolt Team Up to Revolutionize Battery Recycling

(IN BRIEF) Fortum Battery Recycling and Hydrovolt, two prominent players in sustainable battery recycling, have formed a strategic alliance to drive the Nordic battery industry forward. Hydrovolt will supply black mass generated from EV battery recycling to Fortum’s plant in … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Oyj repurchased 71,000 own shares as Part of EUR 50 Million Buyback Program

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, a leading stainless steel manufacturer, has successfully concluded its share repurchase program, acquiring a total of 71,000 of its own shares across trading venues CEUX and XHEL. The company initiated the buyback program on November 29, 2023, … Read the full press release

Driving Environmental Excellence: Metso Elevates Emission Reduction Efforts with Cutting-Edge Scrubber Pilot Plant

(IN BRIEF) Metso has installed a state-of-the-art multi-purpose scrubber pilot plant at its R&D center in Frankfurt, Germany. This facility will focus on developing and optimizing gas cleaning processes, particularly simultaneous scrubbing of SO2 and NOx at low temperatures. Equipped … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Oyj repurchased 60,404 own shares as Part of EUR 50 Million Buyback Program

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has concluded its share repurchase program, acquiring a total of 60,404 of its own shares across various trading venues, amounting to EUR 249,067.53. This move follows the announcement of a share buyback program of up to 11 … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Oyj repurchased 543,921 own shares as Part of EUR 50 Million Buyback Program

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has concluded its share repurchase program, acquiring a total of 543,921 of its own shares across various trading venues. This initiative, part of a larger buyback program announced in November 2023, aimed to repurchase up to 11 … Read the full press release

Anu Haapala Appointed Director of Development for University of Helsinki’s Teaching and Learning Services

(IN BRIEF) Anu Haapala, Doctor of Philosophy in Education, has been named the new director of development for the University of Helsinki’s Teaching and Learning Services sector, effective April 1, 2024. With a background spanning over a decade in research … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Oyj repurchased 267,107 own shares as Part of EUR 50 Million Buyback Program

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu finalized its share repurchase program on February 23, 2024, acquiring a total of 267,107 of its own shares across various trading venues. The company’s buyback initiative, initiated on November 29, 2023, aimed to repurchase a maximum of … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Oyj repurchased 39,634 own shares as Part of EUR 50 Million Buyback Program

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu concluded its share repurchase program, acquiring a total of 39,634 of its own shares across trading venues CEUX and XHEL on February 22, 2024. The weighted average price per share stood at EUR 4.1, totaling EUR 162,562.24. … Read the full press release

NIB Achieves Record Demand with Largest-Ever USD Bond Issue

(IN BRIEF) Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) recently priced a five-year USD 1.5 billion global benchmark bond, marking its first USD benchmark issuance of 2024. The transaction saw unprecedented demand, with the orderbook surpassing USD 4.5 billion, making it NIB’s largest … Read the full press release

The Baltic Drive Towards Energy Autonomy Amid Geopolitical Shifts

(IN BRIEF) Amidst geopolitical tensions triggered by Russia’s actions in Ukraine, the Baltic States are accelerating their journey towards energy independence and sustainability. Historically reliant on Russian energy flows, the Baltics are now fast-tracking efforts to diversify their energy sources, … Read the full press release

The latest on quantum computing in Europe, January 2023 – February 2024

(IN BRIEF) Europe has made significant progress in quantum computing with investments, partnerships, and innovations. Highlights include a €3.5 million investment in LioniX International by the University of Twente, and T-Systems offering cloud access to IBM’s quantum systems. Other developments … Read the full press release