Category Archives: Finland

Press Releases & News from Finland distributed via EuropaWire

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

Outokumpu Oyj repurchased 124,402 own shares as Part of EUR 50 Million Buyback Program

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, a leading stainless steel manufacturer, has finalized its share repurchase program, acquiring a substantial number of treasury shares across multiple trading venues. With a maximum of 11 million shares earmarked for repurchase and approval from the Board … Read the full press release

Ingka Group’s Investment Arm Acquires 23,883 Hectares of Forestland Across the Baltics for Responsible Forest Management

(IN BRIEF) Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group, has acquired 23,883 hectares of land, including 19,276 hectares of forestland, across Finland, Estonia, and Latvia. This acquisition aligns with their commitment to responsible forest management. The properties contain a … Read the full press release

Kalmar Secures Order for Electric and Hybrid Straddle Carriers to Enhance Sustainability at Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam

(IN BRIEF) Kalmar, a subsidiary of Cargotec, has finalized a deal to provide Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam with two fully electric and eight hybrid straddle carriers for its ECT Delta terminal, as part of a fleet renewal initiative. Scheduled for … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Oyj repurchased 183,340 own shares as Part of EUR 50 Million Buyback Program

(IN BRIEF) On February 20, 2024, Outokumpu finalized the repurchase of its own shares as part of a previously announced buyback program. The transactions, conducted across various trading venues, resulted in the acquisition of 183,340 shares at a total cost … Read the full press release

CapMan Social Real Estate Fund Expands Portfolio with Acquisition of Porcelænshaven Property in Copenhagen

(IN BRIEF) CapMan Social Real Estate (CMSRE) has acquired Porcelænshaven, a historic office and educational property in Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, fully leased to Copenhagen Business School (CBS). With 19,300 m2 of lettable space, the property, nestled near Frederiksberg Gardens, dates back … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Oyj repurchased 2,744 own shares as Part of EUR 50 Million Buyback Program

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, a leading stainless steel manufacturer, concluded its share buyback program initiated in November 2023, purchasing a total of 2,744 shares across trading venues. The company had authorized a maximum buyback of 11 million shares with a budget … Read the full press release

Nordic Investment Bank Partners with Kemira Oyj to Boost Green Chemistry Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has inked a EUR 50 million loan agreement with Kemira Oyj, a Finnish chemicals company, to fund Kemira’s research and development endeavors from 2023 to 2026 in Espoo, Finland. The loan, spanning over … Read the full press release

De Grey Mining Awards Metso Orders for Key Equipment at Hemi Gold Project

(IN BRIEF) De Grey Mining Limited has contracted Metso to supply crucial equipment, including a Superior™ MKIII 50-65 primary gyratory crusher and two 14MW Premier™ ball mills, for its Hemi Gold Project in Western Australia’s Pilbara region. With a combined … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Oyj repurchased 4,265 own shares as Part of EUR 50 Million Buyback Program

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu finalized the repurchase of its own shares on February 16, 2024, as part of its previously announced buyback program. The company acquired a total of 4,265 shares across trading venues, totaling EUR 17,743.85. This move aligns with … Read the full press release

Harnessing Online Data to Combat Biodiversity Crisis: University of Helsinki Study

(IN BRIEF) A study led by Dr. Andrea Soriano-Redondo and researchers from the University of Helsinki proposes leveraging online digital data, including social media posts, news articles, and image-sharing platforms, to complement traditional biodiversity monitoring efforts. Published in the journal … Read the full press release

University of Helsinki Study Reveals Temperature-Dependent Splitting of Quadruply Quantized Vortices in Superfluids

(IN BRIEF) A recent study from the University of Helsinki sheds light on the behavior of quadruply quantized vortices in superfluids, demonstrating that these vortices can split in three distinct ways depending on temperature. Led by doctoral researcher Xin Li, … Read the full press release

Experienced Professional Hanna Maula Joins Neste as VP of Communications

(IN BRIEF) Hanna Maula, an experienced professional in communications and brand management, has been appointed as Vice President of Communications and Brand at Neste, effective no later than June 1, 2024. She will report directly to Hannele Jakosuo-Jansson, Executive Vice … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Oyj repurchased 80,325 own shares as Part of EUR 50 Million Buyback Program

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu finalized its share repurchase program on February 15, 2024, purchasing shares on two trading venues. The total cost amounted to EUR 330,701.62 for 80,325 shares. This action is in line with the company’s previously announced buyback program … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Oyj repurchased 350,906 own shares as Part of EUR 50 Million Buyback Program

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has finalized the repurchase of its own shares, as outlined in its recently announced buyback program. The company completed transactions across multiple trading venues, acquiring a total of 350,906 shares at an average price of EUR 4.1 … Read the full press release

Outokumpu and V-ZUG Pioneer Green Stainless Steel for Sustainable Appliances

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, a leader in sustainable stainless steel, joins forces with V-ZUG, a Swiss premium home appliance manufacturer, to introduce the world’s first towards-zero stainless steel. Utilizing Outokumpu Circle Green®, boasting up to a remarkable 93% reduction in carbon … Read the full press release