Inside information: Profit warning: Suominen reduces its outlook for 2025 and announces preliminary financials for the third quarter

Core Insights - Suominen Corporation has revised its outlook for comparable EBITDA in 2025, now expecting it to be lower than in 2024, contrary to previous expectations of improvement [1][3]. Financial Performance - In 2024, Suominen's comparable EBITDA was EUR 17.0 million [3]. - For the third quarter of 2025, Suominen reported net sales of EUR 99.8 million and estimated comparable EBITDA of approximately EUR 3.4 million [2]. Operational Challenges - The company faced slower volume recovery from supply chain disruptions, particularly due to US tariff variations [2]. - Two significant incidents impacted US plants in the third quarter: an equipment failure led to an extended production line shutdown, and flooding in a storage area resulted in inventory disposal [2]. Company Overview - Suominen manufactures nonwovens for various applications, with a vision to lead in innovation and sustainability [4]. - The company's net sales in 2024 were EUR 462.3 million, employing over 700 professionals across Europe and the Americas [4].