Meriaura Group Plc: Change in Summa Defence's Executive Management Team

Management Changes - Summa Defence's Chief Human Resources Officer Riitta Honkanen-Vaheri is leaving to become Human Resources Director at the European University Institute in Italy [1] - Hanna Korhonen has been appointed as the new Chief Human Resources Officer, bringing extensive experience from international listed companies [2][3] Merger Announcement - Meriaura Group Plc signed a conditional share exchange agreement to acquire the entire share capital of Summa Defence Oy, effective January 29, 2025 [4] - The merger aims to create a strong group focused on safety and security of supply in Finland, emphasizing dual-use technology [4] - Post-merger, Meriaura Group's shareholders will hold 11.9% and Summa Defence's shareholders will hold 88.1% in the new entity, Summa Defence Plc [4] Company Profiles - Meriaura Group operates in two business areas: Marine Logistics and Renewable Energy [6] - The Marine Logistics segment provides low-emission transport services for bulk cargo and project deliveries, particularly in Northern Europe [7] - The Renewable Energy segment focuses on clean energy systems, including solar thermal systems and high-quality solar power systems [9]