Category Archives: Finland

Press Releases & News from Finland distributed via EuropaWire

NIB and Skanska Forge Path to Carbon Reduction with $75 Million Loan Deal

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) and Skanska Financial Services AB have entered a six-year USD 75 million sustainability-linked loan agreement. This loan’s interest rate margin is tied to Skanska’s climate targets, including a 70% reduction in absolute GHG … Read the full press release

Nordic Investment Bank’s Environmental Bonds Draw Over EUR 1.3 Billion in Investor Interest

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) launched a seven-year fixed-rate EUR 500 million Environmental Bond (NEB) on January 17th, with proceeds earmarked for environmentally beneficial projects. This issuance brings NIB’s total green bond issuance for 2024 to EUR 570 … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Concludes Change Negotiations, Temporarily Restricts Ferrochrome Production

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has successfully concluded its change negotiations, which involved the temporary restriction of ferrochrome production at its facilities in Tornio, Finland. This decision entails the closure of one ferrochrome furnace and one sintering plant until autumn 2024. Initially … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Completes Share Buyback Program, Acquiring 281,802 Treasury Shares

(IN BRIEF) On January 17, 2024, Outokumpu, a Finnish stainless steel manufacturer, successfully concluded its share buyback program, repurchasing a total of 281,802 of its own shares across various trading venues. The company had initiated the program on November 29, … Read the full press release

University of Helsinki Study: Advancing Colorectal Cancer Risk Assessment with Comprehensive Genetic Information

(IN BRIEF) A study led by researchers at the University of Helsinki highlights the need for a more comprehensive approach to assessing the hereditary risk of colorectal cancer. By analyzing genetic data and health records of over 450,000 Finns, the … Read the full press release

Copper Giant Outokumpu Completes Repurchase of 254,118 Shares Worth EUR 1 Million

(IN BRIEF) On January 16, 2024, Outokumpu announced the completion of its share repurchase program, which included the acquisition of 254,118 of its own shares across various trading venues. The weighted average price per share was approximately 4.09 EUR, resulting … Read the full press release

Nordic Investment Bank Issues NZD 600 Million Kauri Bond, Named ‘Kauri Issuer of the Year’

(IN BRIEF) On January 15, the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) issued a new NZD 600 million Kauri bond, reaffirming its presence in the Kauri Market and receiving recognition as the ‘Kauri Issuer of the Year’ at the KangaNews 2023 awards. … Read the full press release

NIB Grants USD 97.3 Million Loan to Northvolt for Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturing and Recycling Facility in Sweden

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has provided a USD 97.3 million (EUR 88.30 million) loan to Northvolt Ett AB, as part of a consortium, for the establishment of an integrated lithium-ion battery manufacturing and recycling facility in Skellefteå, … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Completes Share Repurchases, Holding Over 28 Million Treasury Shares

(IN BRIEF) On January 15, 2024, Outokumpu announced the completion of its share repurchase program, where it repurchased its own shares across different trading venues. The total cost of these repurchases amounted to EUR 453,926.84. This program was initiated in … Read the full press release

Saudi Arabia’s Lithium Chemicals Plant Gains Technical Expertise Through EVM-Metso Partnership

(IN BRIEF) EV Metals Group (EVM), a global battery chemicals and technology company, has entered a technical partnership agreement with Metso to develop a Lithium Chemicals Plant (LCP) in Saudi Arabia. The partnership aims to utilize Metso’s technical expertise and … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Completes Share Repurchase Program, Acquiring Over 144,000 Shares

(IN BRIEF) On January 12, 2024, Outokumpu successfully concluded its share repurchase program, acquiring a total of 144,091 of its own shares from various trading venues at an average price of EUR 4.09 per share, totaling EUR 588,853.23. This buyback … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Completes Share Repurchases, Totaling 223,307 Shares and Nearing Program Limit

(IN BRIEF) On January 11, 2024, Outokumpu announced the successful completion of its share repurchase program, buying back a total of 223,307 of its own shares across various trading venues at a weighted average price of EUR 4.04 per share, … Read the full press release

Outokumpu and Metalshub Join Forces to Revolutionize Raw Material Procurement

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, a global leader in sustainable stainless steel production, is expanding its partnership with Metalshub, a leading raw material procurement solution provider, to digitize its raw material sourcing operations. The collaboration aims to enhance supply chain traceability and … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Completes Share Repurchase Program with 189,732 Shares Bought Back

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has successfully concluded its share buyback program, which began on November 29, 2023, by repurchasing a total of 189,732 of its own shares across various trading venues. The buyback program, approved by the Board of Directors, had … Read the full press release

EBRD Commits €100 Million to Taaleri SolarWind III Fund for Renewable Energy Projects

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is investing up to €100 million in Taaleri SolarWind III, a fund managed by Finland-based Taaleri Energia. This investment aims to support the development of 800 MW of new renewable … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Completes Share Buyback Program with Over 268,000 Shares Repurchased

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has successfully completed its share buyback program, acquiring a total of 268,245 of its own shares across various trading venues at an average price of EUR 4.11 per share, amounting to a total cost of EUR 1,102,228.22. … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Boosts Treasury Holdings to 26.7 Million Shares Through Share Repurchase Initiative

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, a stainless steel manufacturer, has successfully completed a share repurchase program, acquiring 184,454 of its own shares from various trading venues. The program, which was announced on November 29, 2023, allows for a maximum of 11 million … Read the full press release

Nokia and Honor Sign Patent Cross-License Agreement for 5G and Cellular Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has entered into a patent cross-license agreement with Honor, a leading player in the Chinese smartphone market. The agreement covers the essential inventions related to 5G and other cellular technologies, and the terms remain confidential. Nokia’s Chief … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Successfully Concludes Share Repurchase Program, Acquiring 268,446 Shares

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, a prominent stainless steel producer, has successfully completed its share repurchase program, which began on November 29, 2023, and concluded on January 3, 2024. Authorized by the Board of Directors under the mandate of the Annual General … Read the full press release

Fortum’s Loviisa Plant Extends License Until 2050, Paving the Way for 170 TWh of CO2-Free Power

(IN BRIEF) In 2023, Fortum’s Loviisa nuclear power plant in Finland achieved exceptional results, generating 8.09 terawatt-hours of carbon-free electricity. Loviisa 1 and Loviisa 2, the plant’s units, demonstrated high operational efficiency with load factors exceeding 89%. Fortum also collaborated … Read the full press release