Category Archives: Finland

Press Releases & News from Finland distributed via EuropaWire

Outokumpu Partners with Climate Leadership Coalition to Champion Green Steel and Global Climate Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu Oyj, a global leader in sustainable stainless steel, has been accepted as a new organizational member of the Climate Leadership Coalition (CLC), Europe’s largest non-profit climate business network. CLC is dedicated to developing business-driven solutions to combat … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Oyj repurchased 126,817 own shares as Part of EUR 50 Million Buyback Program

(IN BRIEF) On January 30, 2024, Outokumpu announced the successful completion of its share repurchase program, with a total cost of EUR 507,792.07. The program, initiated on November 29, 2023, aimed to repurchase a maximum of 11 million shares with … Read the full press release

NIB’s InvestEU Initiative Fuels Green Mobility Projects with EUR 150 Million

(IN BRIEF) The InvestEU Investment Committee has approved a framework operation allowing the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) to provide up to EUR 150 million in financing for projects focused on green mobility and transport in the Nordic and Baltic region, … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Oyj repurchased 315,800 own shares as part of its share buyback program

(IN BRIEF) On January 29, 2024, Outokumpu has successfully completed the repurchase of its own shares as part of a share buyback program announced on November 29, 2023. The company repurchased a total of 315,800 shares across different trading venues … Read the full press release

Renewable Heating Solution: Neste and PVG’s Co-Processed Kerosene

(IN BRIEF) Neste has joined forces with PVG, a leading European home climate solutions provider, to introduce a sustainable heating liquid for portable fuel heaters. The co-processed odorless heating kerosene from Neste offers consumers a cleaner alternative to fossil-based heating … Read the full press release

Finnish Property Owners to Benefit from Telia and Danfoss Leanheat’s Innovative Heating Optimization

(IN BRIEF) Telia and Danfoss Leanheat have teamed up to introduce an innovative heating optimization solution in Finland. By installing Telia’s Indoor Climate Monitoring sensors in apartments, gathering indoor data, and connecting it to a cloud service for analysis, the … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Successfully Acquires 266,213 Shares in Share Repurchase Program

(IN BRIEF) On January 26, 2024, Outokumpu successfully concluded its share repurchase program, acquiring a total of 266,213 of its own shares across various trading venues, with a total cost of EUR 1,073,521.31. This initiative, which began following the announcement … Read the full press release

Fortum Initiates Change Negotiations Amidst Efficiency Program, Anticipating Possible Job Reductions

(IN BRIEF) Fortum’s efficiency program, launched in November 2023, has prompted discussions regarding potential job reductions within the Fortum Consumer Solutions business unit and the IT unit. Approximately 1,080 employees across Finland, Sweden, Norway, and the IT unit in Poland … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Share Repurchase Program: Secures 34,800 of Its Own Shares

(IN BRIEF) On January 25, 2024, Outokumpu concluded its share repurchases, acquiring its own shares across various trading venues. The total cost amounted to EUR 140,695.46 for a total of 34,800 shares, with weighted average prices per share rounded to … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Successfully Completes Share Repurchase Program, Acquiring 153,195 Total Shares

(IN BRIEF) On January 24, 2024, Outokumpu finalized the repurchase of its own shares, totaling 153,195 shares across various trading venues, with a weighted average price of EUR 3.99 per share and a total cost of EUR 611,483.24. This share … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Announces Financial Statements Release for 2023 and Webcast on February 8, 2024

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu is set to release its financial statements for 2023 on February 8, 2024, at 9:00 am EET. Later the same day, at 3:00 pm EET, a live webcast and conference call will be hosted by President and … Read the full press release

CapMan Commits to Net-Zero by 2040 and Develops Nature-Positive Framework

(IN BRIEF) CapMan has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040, positioning itself a decade ahead of the global target, and is actively working to integrate sustainability within planetary boundaries. The firm will focus on achieving net-zero emissions in its … Read the full press release

NIB Becomes InvestEU Implementing Partner for Norway and Iceland, Expanding Lending Capacity

(IN BRIEF) In a significant development, the European Commission has signed an amendment to the InvestEU guarantee with the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB), making NIB the implementing partner for Norway and Iceland. This expansion broadens NIB’s lending capacity under the … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Completes Share Repurchase Program, Acquiring 195,429 Shares; Total Treasury Shares Now at 29,493,887

(IN BRIEF) On January 23, 2024, Outokumpu successfully concluded its share repurchase program, acquiring a total of 195,429 of its own shares across different trading venues at weighted average prices ranging from EUR 3.955 to EUR 3.9669 per share, resulting … Read the full press release

Valio’s Restructuring Plan: Change Negotiations Impacting Key Functions and Jobs

(IN BRIEF) Valio, a Finnish dairy company, is initiating change negotiations affecting its Finnish headquarters functions and factory services. The negotiations involve around 1,170 employees and will address potential dismissals and material changes to employment terms, including job description and … Read the full press release

Ahlstrom Invests in Molecular Filtration Media Production Line to Enhance Air Quality Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom is reinforcing its position as a leader in the global filtration industry by investing in a new production line for molecular filtration media in Turin, Italy. With a focus on improving air quality in closed environments like … Read the full press release

Ahlstrom Introduces PureLid™: Innovative Fiber-Based Lid for Sustainable Coffee Capsules

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom, a leading provider of sustainable specialty materials, has unveiled PureLid™, a revolutionary fiber-based lid for single-serve coffee capsules aimed at supporting the coffee industry’s sustainability efforts. PureLid™ offers a high-performing, home-compostable alternative to aluminum or plastic lids … Read the full press release

Outokumpu’s Share Repurchase Program Nets Over 244,000 Acquired Shares

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has successfully concluded its share repurchase program, acquiring a total of 244,303 of its own shares across various trading venues at a weighted average price of EUR 3.99 per share, amounting to a total cost of EUR … Read the full press release

Outokumpu’s Shareholders’ Nomination Board Proposes Board Composition and Remuneration Changes for AGM 2024

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu Oyj’s Shareholders’ Nomination Board has put forth several proposals for the Annual General Meeting in 2024. The board suggests re-electing the current eight members of the Board of Directors, with Kari Jordan as Chairman and Kati ter … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Successfully Acquires 184,718 Shares in Share Repurchase Program

(IN BRIEF) On January 18, 2024, Outokumpu successfully concluded its share repurchase program, acquiring a total of 184,718 of its own shares across various trading venues at an average price of EUR 4.03 per share. This initiative was part of … Read the full press release