Sanoma Corporation, Press Release, 9 July 2025 at 11:00 EET Sanoma will publish its Half-Year Report 2025 on 30 July Sanoma will publish its Half-Year Report 2025 on Wednesday 30 July 2025 at approx. 8:30 EET. The report and related materials will be available on www.sanoma.com/en/investors after publishing. An analyst and investor conference will be held in English by the President and CEO Rob Kolkman and CFO Alex Green the same day at 11:00 EET at Sanomatalo, Flik Studio Eliel, 1st floor, Töölönlahdenkatu ...

Core Insights - Investors are increasingly focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) as a significant opportunity for growth, similar to past successes with companies like Amazon and Nvidia [1] Group 1: Company Summaries - **The Honest Company**: Specializes in personal and baby care products with clean ingredients, reported $97 million in revenue for Q1 2025, a 13% year-over-year increase, and is positioned for profitable growth [4] - **Stride**: A technology-based learning company with an 18% year-over-year revenue increase to $613 million in Q3 fiscal 2025, and profits of $99 million, with analysts predicting a 14% rise in stock price [6] - **Revolve Group**: An online fashion retailer utilizing AI, reported a 10% year-over-year sales increase and a 5% rise in net income, with mixed analyst opinions on stock price targets [8][9] - **Nomad**: A European frozen foods company with a 6% compound annual growth rate over the past decade, despite a recent sales decrease, all analysts rate it a buy with a target price 40% higher than current levels [10] - **Driven Brands**: Offers automotive services, reported a 7% sales increase in Q1, and plans to open 200 new stores in 2025, with a 30% average price target increase anticipated [11] - **Oddity Tech**: A cosmetics and skincare company using AI, reported a 27% revenue increase in Q1, but is seen as potentially expensive in the short term [12] - **Urban Outfitters**: Experienced an 11% revenue increase in Q1 fiscal 2026, with earnings per share nearly doubling, and all analysts expect further stock price increases [13] - **Shake Shack**: Reported a 10.5% sales increase in Q1 and more than doubled net income, with a positive long-term outlook despite a recent stock price surge [14] - **Academy Sports**: A sporting goods retailer facing short-term pressure but has long-term growth potential through new store openings and digital expansion, with a 20% average price target increase [16] - **Chef's Warehouse**: A specialty foods distributor with a 9% revenue increase in Q1 and earnings per share rising from $0.05 to $0.25, all analysts predict an 8% to 20% stock price increase [17][18]

Sanoma Corporation, Stock Exchange Release, 9 June 2025 at 16:00 EET Composition of Sanoma’s Shareholders’ Nomination Committee The following members have been appointed to Sanoma’s Shareholders’ Nomination Committee: Juhani Mäkinen, Vice Chair of the Board, Jane and Aatos Erkko FoundationAntti Herlin, Chair of the Board, Holding ManutasRobin Langenskiöld, 3rd largest shareholder in SanomaRafaela Seppälä, 4th largest shareholder in Sanoma In its meeting on 9 June 2025, the Committee elected Juhani Mäkinen a ...

Core Insights - Sanoma Corporation reported improved performance in Q1 2025, primarily driven by the Learning segment during a seasonally small quarter [1][3] - The Group's net sales for Q1 2025 were EUR 221.1 million, showing a slight increase from EUR 220.9 million in Q1 2024, with organic net sales development at 0% [6][12] - The operational EBIT excluding PPA improved to EUR -18.8 million from EUR -23.7 million year-on-year, indicating enhanced cost efficiency and net sales growth in Learning [6][12] Financial Performance - The Group's reported net sales are projected to be between EUR 1.28 billion and EUR 1.33 billion for 2025, compared to EUR 1.34 billion in 2024 [3] - Operational EBIT excluding PPA is expected to be between EUR 170 million and EUR 190 million for 2025, down from EUR 180 million in 2024 [3] - Free cash flow improved to EUR -29.6 million in Q1 2025 from EUR -43.7 million in Q1 2024, driven by positive working capital development in Learning [6][12] Market Dynamics - Demand for learning content is expected to remain stable across the Group's main operating markets, while the Finnish advertising market is anticipated to remain soft [4][7] - The economic uncertainty has increased, but US trade tariffs are not expected to impact Sanoma's performance in the short term [4] Strategic Initiatives - The company is focusing on increasing profitability and free cash flow, with upcoming curriculum renewals in major learning markets expected to accelerate organic growth from 2026 [11] - Sanoma is advancing the use of AI in its businesses, emphasizing responsible use and human oversight, with applications in Learning and Media Finland [6][8] Employee Metrics - The average number of employees decreased by 5% to 4,594 in Q1 2025 compared to 4,834 in Q1 2024 [12]