Core Insights - Suominen Corporation published its Annual Report for 2025, which includes various key documents such as the Board of Directors' Report, Financial Statements, Auditor's report, and Sustainability Statement [1][4]. Group 1: Financial Performance - Suominen's net sales for 2025 amounted to EUR 412.4 million, indicating the company's financial scale and market presence [4]. Group 2: Sustainability and Compliance - The Sustainability Statement is prepared in accordance with the Finnish Accounting Act, European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), and EU Taxonomy regulation, highlighting the company's commitment to sustainability [2]. - The Annual Report and Financial Statements are published in compliance with European Single Electronic Format (ESEF) reporting requirements, with primary statements labeled using iXBRL tags [3]. Group 3: Corporate Governance - An independent auditor's reasonable assurance report on Suominen's ESEF Financial Statements was provided by KPMG Oy, conducted in accordance with International Standard on Assurance Engagements ISAE 3000 [3]. Group 4: Company Overview - Suominen manufactures nonwovens as roll goods for wipes and other applications, aiming to be a leader in nonwovens innovation and sustainability [4]. - The company employs nearly 700 professionals across Europe and the Americas, indicating its operational scale and workforce [4].

Group 1 - Suominen's Chief People and Communications Officer, Minna Rouru, will leave the company by August 26, 2026, to pursue another opportunity [1] - The succession process for the CPCO position has been initiated and will be announced in due course [1] - Charles Héaulmé, President and CEO of Suominen, expressed gratitude for Rouru's contributions to the company's transformation and cultural change [2] Group 2 - Suominen manufactures nonwovens as roll goods for wipes and other applications, aiming to be a leader in nonwovens innovation and sustainability [3] - The company's net sales for 2025 were EUR 412.4 million, and it employs nearly 700 professionals across Europe and the Americas [3] - Suominen's shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki [3]

Core Points - Suominen Corporation's Shareholders' Nomination Board proposes to reduce the number of Board members from seven to six for the Annual General Meeting in 2026 [1] - The Nomination Board recommends re-electing five current members and electing Ville Vuori as a new member and Chair of the Board [2][6] - Current Chairman Charles Héaulmé will step down due to his role as President & CEO of the company [3] Board Composition - Proposed re-elected members include Andreas Ahlström, Gail Ciccione, Nina Linander, Maija Joutsenkoski, and Laura Remes [2] - Ville Vuori, with a background as Chairman of other companies and former CEO, is proposed as a new member [4] - Björn Borgman will not be available for re-election [3] Independence of Candidates - All candidates are independent of the company and its significant shareholders, except for Andreas Ahlström and Maija Joutsenkoski due to their current roles [5] Board Remuneration - The Nomination Board proposes that the remuneration for the Board remains unchanged: Chair at EUR 74,000, Deputy Chair at EUR 45,000, and other members at EUR 35,000 [8] - Additional fees for meetings will also remain unchanged, with EUR 500 for domestic meetings and EUR 1,000 for international meetings [9] Share Compensation - 75% of the annual fees will be paid in cash and 25% in shares, with shares transferred from the company's own holdings [10] Nomination Board Composition - The Nomination Board consists of members appointed by significant shareholders and is chaired by Jyrki Vainionpää [11][12] - All proposals from the Nomination Board were unanimous, except for the proposal regarding the Chair [12] Upcoming Meeting - The proposals will be included in the Notice of the Annual General Meeting scheduled for April 15, 2026 [13]

Financial Results Announcement - Suominen Corporation will publish its Q4 and full-year 2025 financial results in an unaudited financial statements release on January 29, 2026, at approximately 9:30 a.m. (EET) [1] - The results will be presented by Charles Héaulmé, President & CEO, and Janne Silonsaari, CFO, in an audiocast and conference call for analysts, investors, and media at 11:00 a.m. (EET) on the same day [2] Access to Conference Call - Participants can register for the teleconference at a specified link, and the phone number along with a conference ID will be provided post-registration [3] Company Overview - Suominen manufactures nonwovens as roll goods 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 across Europe and the Americas [3] - Suominen's shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki [3]

Core Points - Suominen Corporation's Board of Directors has established a new share-based incentive plan aimed at aligning the interests of shareholders and key employees to enhance long-term company value [1][2] - The plan is designed to retain key talents, attract new talent, and address specific situations as determined by the Board [2] - The incentive plan will allocate rewards from the Restricted Share Unit Plan for the years 2026 to 2028, with a maximum total of 200,000 shares, including cash payments [3] - Rewards will be distributed by the end of May 2029, contingent upon the continuation of employment or service [4] - The reward structure includes both shares and cash, with the cash portion intended to cover taxes and social security contributions [5] Company Overview - Suominen manufactures nonwovens for various applications, including wipes, and aims to lead in nonwovens innovation and sustainability [5] - The company's net sales for 2024 are projected to be EUR 462.3 million, employing over 700 professionals across Europe and the Americas [5] - Suominen's shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki [5]

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Core Insights - Suominen Corporation's profitability has been impacted by exceptional events, leading to a reduced outlook for 2025 [1][4][11] Financial Performance - For the period of January 1 - September 30, 2025, net sales decreased by 8% to EUR 317.1 million compared to EUR 343.8 million in 2024 [3][14] - In the third quarter (July-September 2025), net sales decreased by 11% to EUR 99.8 million from EUR 111.6 million in the same period of 2024 [3][12] - Comparable EBITDA for the third quarter increased slightly to EUR 3.4 million from EUR 3.3 million in 2024, while comparable EBITDA for January-September decreased to EUR 10.7 million from EUR 12.8 million in 2024 [3][18] - Cash flow from operations improved significantly to EUR 15.7 million in the third quarter, compared to a negative cash flow of EUR -2.6 million in the same period of 2024 [22] Operational Challenges - Two major incidents at US plants during the third quarter negatively impacted production: an equipment failure and significant flooding, which together affected comparable EBITDA by EUR 2.8 million [8][12] - Sales volumes decreased, but sales margins increased compared to the previous year, indicating a shift in pricing strategy [7][14] Outlook and Strategic Initiatives - The company revised its full-year guidance, now expecting comparable EBITDA to be lower than in 2024, which was EUR 17.0 million [4][11][76] - Suominen is accelerating its cost-saving program, aiming for savings of approximately EUR 10 million over the next 24 months [9] - Sustainability remains a core focus, with 30% of net sales in the third quarter coming from new products launched in the last three years [10][29] Market Environment - The demand for nonwovens is expected to recover in the second half of the year, but the recovery has been slower than anticipated due to supply chain disruptions [6][69] - The company operates primarily in North America and Europe, with the growth in nonwovens demand typically exceeding GDP growth by a couple of percentage points [72]

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].

Core Insights - Suominen Corporation's profitability has been negatively impacted by exceptional events, leading to a reduced outlook for 2025 compared to previous expectations [2][10][75] Financial Performance - In Q3 2025, net sales decreased by 11% year-over-year to EUR 99.8 million, while for the first nine months of 2025, net sales decreased by 8% to EUR 317.1 million [2][12] - Comparable EBITDA for Q3 2025 was EUR 3.4 million, slightly up from EUR 3.3 million in Q3 2024, while for the first nine months, it decreased to EUR 10.7 million from EUR 12.8 million in the same period of 2024 [6][16] - The company reported a profit for the period of EUR -2.0 million in Q3 2025, an improvement from EUR -3.2 million in Q3 2024, and a loss of EUR -8.2 million for the first nine months compared to EUR -6.1 million in the same period of 2024 [15][18] Operational Challenges - Two significant incidents at US plants during Q3 2025, including an equipment failure and flooding, negatively impacted production and resulted in an estimated EUR 2.8 million loss in comparable EBITDA [6][10] - Cash flow from operations improved significantly to EUR 15.7 million in Q3 2025, compared to a negative cash flow of EUR -2.6 million in Q3 2024 [21] Market and Outlook - The company has revised its full-year guidance for 2025, now expecting comparable EBITDA to be lower than in 2024, which was EUR 17.0 million [2][10][75] - The demand for nonwoven products is expected to recover in the second half of the year, but the recovery has been slower than anticipated due to earlier supply chain disruptions [4][68] Sustainability Initiatives - Suominen received a Gold Medal from EcoVadis for the second consecutive year, placing it in the top 2% of companies in the textile manufacturing industry [9][25] - The company aims for over two-thirds of its raw materials to be plant-based and for more than half of its new R&D initiatives to focus on sustainable products [28]

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].