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Francois Guetat joins Suominen as COO
Globenewswire· 2025-10-29 07:35
Core Viewpoint - Suominen Corporation has appointed Francois Guetat as Chief Operating Officer, effective November 3, 2025, following the departure of Darryl Fournier [1][4]. Group 1: Leadership Changes - Francois Guetat brings over 20 years of global experience in operations, supply chain, and manufacturing excellence, previously serving as SVP of Integrated Supply Chain at Kalmar [2]. - Darryl Fournier, the outgoing COO, will remain with Suominen until the end of January 2026 to focus on strategic projects [4]. Group 2: Company Overview - Suominen manufactures nonwovens as roll goods for wipes and other applications, with a vision to lead in nonwovens innovation and sustainability [5]. - The company's net sales in 2024 were EUR 462.3 million, and it employs over 700 professionals across Europe and the Americas [5].
Inside information: Profit warning: Suominen reduces its outlook for 2025 and announces preliminary financials for the third quarter
Globenewswire· 2025-10-15 11:30
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].
Publishing of Suominen’s Interim Report January–September 2025 on October 29, 2025
Globenewswire· 2025-10-15 06:00
Core Points - Suominen Corporation will publish its Interim report for the period of January 1 – September 30, 2025 on October 29, 2025 at approximately 9:30 a.m. (EET) [1] - The presentation of the results will be conducted by Charles Héaulmé, President & CEO, and Janne Silonsaari, CFO, in an audiocast and conference call at 11:00 a.m. (EET) on the same day [2] - The audiocast can be accessed online, and a recording along with presentation materials will be available post-event [2] - Participants can register for the teleconference to receive access details [3] - Suominen manufactures nonwovens for various applications, with a vision to lead in innovation and sustainability within the industry [3] - The company reported net sales of EUR 462.3 million in 2024 and employs over 700 professionals across Europe and the Americas [3]
Suominen’s financial reporting in 2026
Globenewswire· 2025-09-23 08:00
Financial Reporting Schedule - Suominen Corporation will publish its Financial Statements Release, Annual Report, Half-Year Financial Report, and two Interim Reports in 2026, with specific dates outlined for each report [1] - The Financial Statements Bulletin for 2025 is scheduled for January 29, 2026 [1] - The Annual Report for 2025 will be released during the week commencing March 16, 2026 [1] - The Interim Report for January–March 2026 is set for May 7, 2026 [1] - The Half-Year Financial Report for January–June 2026 will be published on August 7, 2026 [1] - The Interim Report for January–September 2026 is planned for November 5, 2026 [1] Annual General Meeting - Suominen's Annual General Meeting is planned for April 15, 2026, with the Board of Directors to summon the meeting at a later date [1] Company Overview - Suominen manufactures nonwovens as roll goods for wipes and other applications, aiming to be a leader in nonwovens innovation and sustainability [2] - The end products made from Suominen's nonwovens are widely used in daily life globally [2] - In 2024, Suominen reported net sales of EUR 462.3 million and employs over 700 professionals across Europe and the Americas [2] - Suominen's shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki [2]
Suominen Corporation – Manager’s transaction: Charles Héaulmé
Globenewswire· 2025-08-13 12:00
Company Transactions - Charles Héaulmé, the CEO of Suominen Corporation, made multiple acquisitions of the company's shares on August 11, 2025, totaling 4,896 shares at a volume-weighted average price of 1.8 EUR per share [2][4]. Company Overview - Suominen Corporation specializes in manufacturing nonwovens as roll goods for wipes and other applications, aiming to lead in nonwovens innovation and sustainability [3]. - The company's net sales for 2024 were reported at EUR 462.3 million, with a workforce of over 700 professionals across Europe and the Americas [3].
Suominen has signed a credit facility agreement
Globenewswire· 2025-07-03 08:00
Group 1 - Suominen Corporation has entered into a EUR 50 million term loan and a EUR 50 million revolving credit facility agreement with a maturity of three years and a one-year extension option [1][2] - The new credit facility replaces the existing EUR 100 million syndicated revolving credit facility [2] - The lenders for the new facility are Danske Bank A/S and Nordea Bank Abp, and it includes leverage ratio and gearing as financial covenants [1] Group 2 - Suominen manufactures nonwovens for wipes and other applications, aiming to be a leader in nonwovens innovation and sustainability [3] - The company's net sales in 2024 were EUR 462.3 million, and it employs over 700 professionals in Europe and the Americas [3] - Suominen's shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki [3]
Changes in Suominen’s Executive Management Team
Globenewswire· 2025-06-16 13:00
Core Points - Jonni Friman, EVP of the Transformation Management Office, is leaving Suominen Corporation to pursue new opportunities [1] - The Transformation Management Office will be dissolved, with its responsibilities integrated into various functions to maintain strategic focus [2] - The Executive Management Team will be restructured effective August 1, 2025, with Tommi Björnman continuing as President & CEO [2] Company Overview - Suominen Corporation manufactures nonwovens as roll goods for wipes and other applications, aiming to be a leader in nonwovens innovation and sustainability [2] - In 2024, Suominen's net sales reached EUR 462.3 million, employing over 700 professionals across Europe and the Americas [2]
Suominen Corporation – Manager’s transaction: Björnman Tommi
Globenewswire· 2025-06-12 12:15
Core Viewpoint - Suominen Corporation is focused on nonwovens manufacturing, emphasizing innovation and sustainability in its products, which are widely used in daily life globally [1] Group 1: Company Transactions - Tommi Björnman, the CEO of Suominen, received a share-based incentive involving 9,359 shares on June 11, 2025 [1] - The transaction was categorized as an initial notification and occurred outside a trading venue [1] Group 2: Company Overview - Suominen's net sales for 2024 were reported at EUR 462.3 million [1] - The company employs over 700 professionals across Europe and the Americas [1] - Suominen's shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki [1]
Change in the holding of Suominen’s treasury shares
Globenewswire· 2025-05-16 10:00
Company Actions - Suominen Corporation transferred 36,013 shares to the members of the Board of Directors as part of their remuneration, with 25% of the annual remuneration being paid in company shares [1] - After the transfer, Suominen holds a total of 496,103 treasury shares [1] Corporate Overview - Suominen manufactures nonwovens as roll goods for wipes and other applications, aiming to be a frontrunner in nonwovens innovation and sustainability [3] - The company's net sales in 2024 were EUR 462.3 million, and it employs over 700 professionals in Europe and the Americas [3] - Suominen's shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki [3]
Inside information: Suominen announces a cost saving program to secure profitable growth
Globenewswire· 2025-05-07 06:35
Core Points - Suominen Corporation is launching a cost-saving program aimed at securing profitable growth and enhancing long-term competitiveness [1][2] - The program is expected to generate savings of approximately EUR 10 million over the next 24 months [3] - The initiative may impact up to 60 positions globally, pending local consultation procedures [3] Company Overview - Suominen manufactures nonwovens as roll goods for wipes and other applications, with a vision to lead in nonwovens innovation and sustainability [4] - In 2024, Suominen reported net sales of EUR 462.3 million and employs over 700 professionals across Europe and the Americas [4] - The company's shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki [4]