Suominen

Suominen Corporation stock exchange release on October 29, 2025, at 9:35 a.m. EET

Suominen has appointed Francois Guetat, M.Eng., as Chief Operating Officer, and member of Suominen Leadership Team effective November 3, 2025.

Francois Guetat brings over two decades of global experience in operations, supply chain, and manufacturing excellence. Most recently, he served as SVP of Integrated Supply Chain at Kalmar, where he led business across sourcing, manufacturing, logistics and strategy. His leadership has been shaped by 22 years at Volvo, where he held key roles in Sweden, USA, and Poland.

“I’m pleased to welcome Francois to our team. He has consistently driven results through transformational programs, systematic continuous improvement deployment, strong commitment to total quality, safety and sustainability, and great people leadership skills”, says Charles Héaulmé, President and CEO of Suominen.

Suominen’s Chief Operating Officer Darryl Fournier has decided to leave the company to pursue other professional endeavors. He will continue with Suominen until end of January 2026, focusing on strategic projects.

“I want to thank Darryl for his dedication and commitment to Suominen and wish him all the best going forward”, says Charles Héaulmé.

Francois Guetat's CV and picture are attached to this release. 

SUOMINEN CORPORATION
Charles Héaulmé, President & CEO

For more information, please contact:
Charles Héaulmé, President & CEO, tel. + 358 10 214 3268

Suominen manufactures nonwovens as roll goods for wipes and other applications. Our vision is to be the frontrunner for nonwovens innovation and sustainability. The end products made of Suominen’s nonwovens are present in people’s daily life worldwide. Suominen’s net sales in 2024 were EUR 462.3 million, and we have over 700 professionals working in Europe and in the Americas. Suominen’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Read more at www.suominen.fi.

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Suominen Corporation Interim Report on October 29, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. (EET)

Suominen Corporation’s Interim Report for January 1 – September 30, 2025:

Profitability affected by exceptional events, outlook reduced

KEY FIGURES

In this interim report, figures shown in brackets refer to the comparison period of the previous year if not otherwise stated.

July–September 2025 in brief:

- Net sales decreased by 11% from the corresponding period of 2024 and were EUR 99.8 million (111.6)
- Comparable EBITDA increased to EUR 3.4 million (3.3)
- Cash flow from operations was EUR 15.7 million (-2.6)
- Charles Héaulmé started as President and CEO on August 11, 2025

January–September 2025 in brief:

- Net sales decreased by 8% from the corresponding period of 2024 and were EUR 317.1 million (343.8)
- Comparable EBITDA decreased to EUR 10.7 million (12.8)
- Cash flow from operations was EUR 5.2 million (-2.6)

Outlook for 2025

Suominen communicated on October 15, 2025, a change in its outlook. The company now expects that its comparable EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) in 2025 will be lower compared to 2024. In 2024, Suominen’s comparable EBITDA was EUR 17.0 million.

In its Financial Statements release for 2024, published on March 5, 2025, and in its half-year report published on August 7, 2025, Suominen estimated that its comparable EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) in 2025 will improve from 2024.

Charles Héaulmé, President & CEO:

“Nonwoven demand has historically been stronger in the second half of the year. However, after the supply chain disruption during the first half of the year, the third quarter volume recovery progressed slower than previously anticipated.

During the third quarter, our net sales decreased by 11% and were EUR 99.8 million (111.6). Sales volumes decreased but sales margins increased from the corresponding period of 2024. Currencies impacted net sales negatively by EUR 3.7 million.

Our quarterly comparable EBITDA increased to EUR 3.4 million (3.3). During the third quarter, two major incidents affected our US plants: an equipment failure at one facility resulted in an extended production line shutdown and additional costs, while another facility experienced significant flooding in the storage area that required disposal of inventory. These incidents affected our ability to supply during the third quarter. The total negative impact of these incidents on comparable EBITDA was EUR 2.8 million. Damages are being evaluated for potential recovery, though the timing of compensation remains uncertain.

We have accelerated the execution of our cost-saving program, announced in May 2025, which is expected to result in savings of approximately EUR 10 million over the next 24 months. We are on track to implement the majority of the actions by the end of the year.

Sustainability is at the core of both our strategy and daily operations, particularly innovating for sustainable solutions. The share of new products remained on a good level, totaling 30% of net sales in the third quarter and 28% year-to-date.

In 2025 Suominen was awarded by the EcoVadis assessment a Gold Medal for the second consecutive year. The result places Suominen in the top 2% of companies in the manufacture of other textiles industry and in the top 2% of all companies in all industries rated by EcoVadis. Continuing to execute our strategy to be the frontrunner in sustainability, the on-going investments in Alicante, Spain and Bethune, USA, are progressing as planned.

Given the slower than expected market recovery and the incidents in our plants, we revised our full year guidance on comparable EBITDA and now expect comparable EBITDA to be lower than in 2024. As we move forward, our priority remains on driving the turnaround and elevating the company’s performance.”

NET SALES

July–September 2025

In July–September 2025, Suominen’s net sales decreased from the comparison period by 11% to EUR 99.8 million (111.6). Sales volumes decreased but sales margins increased from the corresponding period of 2024. Incidents at US plants impacted net sales negatively by 5.4 million and currencies negatively by EUR 3.7 million.

Suominen has two business areas, Americas and EMEA. Net sales of the Americas business area amounted to EUR 60.3 million (69.5) and net sales of the EMEA business area to EUR 39.5 million (42.1).

January–September 2025

In January–September 2025, Suominen’s net sales decreased from the comparison period by 8% and amounted to EUR 317.1 million (343.8). Sales volumes decreased from the corresponding period of 2024, but sales margins increased. Currencies impacted net sales negatively by EUR 7.0 million.

Net sales of the Americas business area amounted to EUR 193.7 million (215.2) and net sales of the Europe business area to EUR 123.4 million (128.6).

EBITDA, OPERATING PROFIT AND RESULT

July–September 2025

Comparable EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) increased and was EUR 3.4 million (3.3). The negative effect of lower sales volumes on comparable EBITDA was offset by lower raw material prices.

EBITDA was EUR 3.3 million (3.4). The items affecting comparability of EBITDA during Q3 totaled EUR -0.1 million (+0.1). The effect of currencies on the comparable EBITDA was EUR +0.3 million. The items affecting comparability were mainly related to the restructuring program launched at the end of May.

Comparable operating profit increased from the comparison period and amounted to EUR -0.7 million (-1.5). Operating profit increased from the comparison period and amounted to EUR -0.8 million (-1.4). The items affecting comparability of operating profit totaled EUR -0.1 million (+0.1).

The profit before income taxes was EUR -2.1 million (-3.3), and profit for the reporting period was EUR -2.0 million (-3.2). Income taxes for the period were EUR +0.1 million (+0.1).

January–September 2025

Comparable EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) was EUR 10.7 million (12.8). The negative effect of lower sales volumes and higher raw material costs on comparable EBITDA was offset by higher sales prices and better sales mix. Currency impact on comparable EBITDA was EUR -0.7 million.

EBITDA decreased to EUR 10.0 million (11.8). The items affecting comparability of EBITDA totaled EUR
-0.7 million (-1.0). The items affecting comparability were mainly related to the restructuring program launched at the end of May.

Comparable operating profit was EUR -1.9 million (-1.2). Operating profit was EUR -2.7 million (-2.1). The items affecting comparability of operating profit totaled EUR -0.7 million (-1.0).

Profit before income taxes was EUR -8.8 million (-5.9), and profit for the reporting period was
EUR -8.2 million (-6.1). Income taxes for the period were EUR +0.6 million (-0.2).

FINANCING

The Group’s net interest-bearing liabilities at nominal value amounted to EUR 76.1 million (63.3) at the end of the review period. The gearing ratio was 76.0% (57.1%) and the equity ratio 36.1% (37.1%).

In January–September, net financial expenses were EUR -6.1 million (-3.8), or -1.9% (-1.1%) of net sales. Fluctuations in exchange rates increased the net financial expenses by EUR 2.1 million (in 2024, increased by EUR 0.2 million).

Cash flow from operations amounted to EUR 15.7 million (-2.6) for July–September and EUR 5.2 million (-2.6) for January–September, resulting in cash flow per share of EUR 0.09 (-0.05). The improvement in cash flow from operations for January–September primarily resulted from reductions in capital tied up in net working capital, particularly trade receivables, following targeted measures implemented to accelerate net working capital turnover.

In the third quarter the change in net working capital in the cash flow from operations was EUR 13.9 million (-2.7). The change in net working capital in the cash flow from operations in January–September was EUR 0.9 million (-9.7).

At the end of June, Suominen entered into a single-currency syndicated credit facility agreement which consists of EUR 50 million term loan and EUR 50 million revolving credit facility with a maturity of three years with a one-year extension option. The lenders for the facility are Danske Bank A/S and Nordea Bank Abp. The new credit facility includes leverage ratio and gearing as financial covenants and it replaces the previous EUR 100 million syndicated revolving credit facility agreement of Suominen provided by Danske Bank A/S and Nordea Abp.

CAPITAL EXPENDITURE

In January–September, the gross capital expenditure totaled EUR 17.0 million (8.8) and the largest investments were related to the growth investment initiatives in Bethune, USA and Alicante, Spain. Other investments were mainly normal maintenance investments.

Depreciation, amortization and impairment losses for the review period amounted to EUR 12.6 million (13.9).

PROGRESS IN SUSTAINABILITY

During the quarter, Suominen received a Gold Medal for the second consecutive year from the EcoVadis sustainability assessment. Suominen took part in the assessment in 2025 for the fourth time. The result places Suominen in the top 2% of companies in the manufacture of other textiles industry and in the top 2% of all companies in all industries rated by EcoVadis.

Compared to the previous year, we improved points in all four themes in the assessment: environment, labor & human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement. The improvements were primarily the result of newly implemented policies. According to EcoVadis, Suominen demonstrates an advanced sustainability management system that covers all four themes under review.

Suominen prioritizes safety and accident prevention, aiming for zero lost time accidents (LTA). 1 (2) LTA occurred in January-September at Suominen sites.

We are committed to improving production efficiency and resource utilization, targeting reductions in scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Paris Agreement (limiting global warming to 1.5°C), and achieving zero manufacturing waste to landfill by 2030.

Our portfolio includes sustainable nonwovens, and we continuously develop innovative solutions with reduced environmental impact. We aim for over two-thirds of our consumed raw materials to be from plant-based resources and for more than half of our new R&D initiatives to focus on advancing the development of sustainable products. 30% of our net sales in the third quarter came from new products launched in the last three years.

Suominen reports progress in its sustainability KPIs annually. Suominen provided a detailed overview of its 2024 sustainability performance in the Sustainability Statement published on April 1 as part of the Report by the Board of Directors published in Suominen’s Annual Report 2024. The Sustainability Statement was prepared in accordance with the Finnish Accounting Act, European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and EU Taxonomy regulation.

INFORMATION ON SHARES AND SHARE CAPITAL

Share capital

The number of Suominen’s registered shares was 58,259,219 shares on September 30, 2025, equaling to a share capital of EUR 11,860,056.00.

Share trading and price

The number of Suominen Corporation shares traded on Nasdaq Helsinki from January 1 to September 30, 2025, was 665,056 shares, accounting for 1.2% of the average number of shares (excluding treasury shares). The highest price was EUR 2.73, the lowest EUR 1.70, and the volume-weighted average price EUR 2.01. The closing price at the end of review period was EUR 1.81. The market capitalization (excluding treasury shares) was EUR 104.6 million on September 30, 2025.

Treasury shares

On September 30, 2025, Suominen Corporation held 486,744 treasury shares.

In accordance with the resolution of the Annual General Meeting, in total 36,013 shares were transferred in May to the members of the Board of Directors as their remuneration payable in shares.

As a part of the CEO’s share-based payment plan vested, in total 9,359 shares were transferred to the President and CEO Tommi Björnman in June.

The portion of the remuneration of the members of the Board of Directors paid in shares

The Annual General Meeting held on April 25, 2025, decided that 75% of the annual remuneration of the members of the Board of Directors is paid in cash and 25% in Suominen Corporation’s shares.

The number of shares forming the remuneration portion payable in shares was determined based on the share value in the stock exchange trading maintained by Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd, calculated as the trade volume-weighted average quotation of the share during the two-week period immediately following the date on which the Interim Report of January‒March 2025 of the company was published. The shares were given out of the treasury shares held by the company by the decision of the Board of Directors on May 16, 2025.

Share-based incentive plans for the management and key employees

The Group management and key employees participate in the company’s share-based long-term incentive plans. The plans are described in more detail in the Financial Statements and in the Remuneration Report, available on the company’s website www.suominen.fi.

Company's Performance Share Plan currently includes three 3-year performance periods, calendar years 2023–2025, 2024–2026 and 2025–2027. The aim of the Performance Share Plan is to combine the objectives of the shareholders and the persons participating in the plan in order to increase the value of the company in long-term, to build loyalty to the company and to offer them competitive reward plans based on earning and accumulating the company’s shares.

Performance Share Plan: Ongoing performance periods

The President & CEO of the company must hold 50% of the net number of shares given on the basis of the plan, as long as his or her shareholding in total corresponds to the value of his or her annual gross salary. A member of the Executive Team must hold 50% of the net number of shares given on the basis of the plan, as long as his or her shareholding in total corresponds to the value of half of his or her annual gross salary. Such number of shares must be held as long as the participant’s employment or service in a group company continues.

The President & CEO Charles Héaulmé’s share-based incentive plan

The President & CEO is eligible to participate in the company’s ongoing long-term incentive plans for the periods 2023-2025, 2024-2026 and 2025-2027. The potential payment under incentive plans shall be pro-rated.

The President & CEO is eligible for a sign-in bonus of 200 000 company shares; to be paid during Q3/2026, in case the Agreement is still in force. Possible taxes shall be paid by the recipient.

Under the Annual Shares Contribution as of 2026, the President & CEO is expected to acquire up to 100,000 shares of Suominen Corporation at a price formed in public trading on Nasdaq Helsinki. Suominen will match the share investment by way of the President & CEO receiving, without consideration:

• 100,000 matching shares at minimum EUR 20 million comparable EBITDA
• 300,000 shares at target EUR 25 million comparable EBITDA
• 500,000 shares at maximum EUR 30 million comparable EBITDA.
  
  

The company shall transfer the shares within Q1 of the following year subject to a Board decision. As of 2027, the first half of the plan shall be unconditional and second half based on performance targets set by the Board, provided that the President & CEO’s service in the company is in force at the time of the reward payments. Proportion of the incentives is to be paid in cash, intended to cover taxes and tax-related costs arising from the rewards to the President & CEO.

The President & CEO Tommi Björnman’s share-based incentive plan

Under the plan the President & CEO was expected to own or acquire up to 30,000 shares of Suominen Corporation at a price formed in public trading on Nasdaq Helsinki. Suominen was to match the share investment by way of the President & CEO receiving, without consideration, up to 60,000 matching shares (gross, including also the proportion to be paid in cash).

The plan included three vesting periods, June 1, 2023–June 1, 2024, June 1, 2023–June 1, 2025, and June 1, 2023–June 1, 2026. The potential reward was to be paid partly in shares and partly in cash in three equal installments after each vesting period, provided that the President & CEO’s service in the company is in force at the time of the reward payment. The cash proportion was intended to cover taxes and tax-related costs arising from the rewards to the President & CEO.

The second vesting period ended in June 2025, and in total 9,359 shares were transferred to the CEO. The plan was terminated at the end of June as Tommi Björnman’s service in the company ended.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Suominen Corporation was held on April 25, 2025.

The AGM adopted the Financial Statements for 2024 and discharged the members of the Board of Directors and the President and CEO from liability for the financial year 2024.

The AGM resolved to adopt the Remuneration Report for the Company’s governing bodies for 2024. The resolution made by the AGM is advisory.

The AGM decided, in accordance with the proposal by the Board of Directors, that no dividend be paid based on the adopted balance sheet regarding the financial year 2024 and that the distributable funds be left in the company’s unrestricted equity.

The AGM decided, in accordance with the proposal of the Shareholders’ Nomination Board, that the remuneration of the Board of Directors remains unchanged and is as follows: the Chair is paid an annual fee of EUR 74,000, the Deputy Chair an annual fee of EUR 45,000 and other Board members an annual fee of EUR 35,000. The Chair of the Audit Committee is paid an additional fee of EUR 10,000. Further, the members of the Board will receive a fee for each Board and Committee meeting as follows: EUR 500 for each meeting held in the home country of the respective member, EUR 1,000 for each meeting held elsewhere than in the home country of the respective member and EUR 500 for each meeting attended by telephone or other electronic means.

75% of the annual fee is paid in cash and 25% in Suominen Corporation’s shares.

Compensation for expenses is paid in accordance with the company's valid travel policy.

The AGM decided that the number of Board members will be seven (7). Andreas Ahlström, Björn Borgman, Charles Héaulmé, Nina Linander and Laura Remes were re-elected as members of the Board by the AGM. Gail Ciccione and Maija Joutsenkoski were elected as new members of the Board.

Charles Héaulmé was re-elected as the Chair of the Board of Directors.

Authorised Public Accountants KPMG Oy Ab was elected as the auditor of the company for the next term of office in accordance with the Articles of Association. KPMG Oy Ab informed that Anders Lundin, APA, ASA, will act as the principally responsible auditor of the company. The auditor’s fee was resolved to be paid according to the invoice approved by the company.

Sustainability audit firm KPMG Oy Ab was elected as the company’s authorized sustainability auditor for a term that lasts until the end of the company's next Annual General Meeting. KPMG Oy Ab has informed that Anders Lundin, APA, ASA, will act as the responsible authorized sustainability auditor of the company. The authorized sustainability auditor’s fee was resolved to be paid according to the invoice approved by the company.

Suominen published a stock exchange release on April 25, 2025, concerning the resolutions of the Annual General Meeting and the organizing meeting of the Board of Directors. The stock exchange release and introductions of the new Board members can be viewed on Suominen’s website at www.suominen.fi.

Organizing meeting and permanent committees of the Board of Directors

In its organizing meeting held after the AGM, the Board of Directors elected Andreas Ahlström as the Deputy Chair of the Board.

The Board elected from among its members the members for the Audit Committee, Personnel and Remuneration Committee, and Strategy Committee. Nina Linander was re-elected as the Chair of the Audit Committee, and Andreas Ahlström and Laura Remes were re-elected as members. Maija Joutsenkoski was elected as a new member. Charles Héaulmé was re-elected as the Chair of the Personnel and Remuneration Committee, and Björn Borgman was re-elected as a member. Gail Ciccione was elected as a new member. Laura Remes was re-elected as the Chair of the Strategy Committee, and Andreas Ahlström was re-elected as a member. Maija Joutsenkoski was elected as a new member.

Authorizations of the Board of Directors

The Board of Directors was authorized to decide on the repurchase of a maximum of 1,000,000 of the company’s own shares. The company’s own shares shall be repurchased otherwise than in proportion to the holdings of the shareholders through trading on the regulated market organized by Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd at the market price prevailing at the time of acquisition using the company’s unrestricted equity. The shares shall be repurchased to be used in the company’s share-based incentive programs, in order to disburse the remuneration of the members of the Board of Directors, to be used as consideration in acquisitions related to the company’s business, or to be held by the company, to be conveyed by other means or to be cancelled.

The Board of Directors shall decide on other terms and conditions related to the repurchase of the company’s own shares. The repurchase authorization is valid until June 30, 2026, and it revokes all earlier authorizations to repurchase company’s own shares.

The Board of Directors was authorized to decide on the issuance of new shares, conveyance of the company’s own shares held by the company and/or granting of option rights and other special rights entitling to shares referred to in Chapter 10, Section 1 of the Finnish Companies Act. By virtue of the authorization, the Board of Directors may, by one or several resolutions, issue a maximum of 5,000,000 shares. The shares granted by virtue of option rights and other special rights are included in the aforementioned maximum number. Option rights and other special rights may not be granted as a part of the company’s remuneration system.

The share issue can be made either against payment or without payment and can also be directed to the company itself. The authorization entitles the Board of Directors to also decide that shares are issued otherwise than in proportion to the shareholdings of the shareholders (directed share issue). The authorization can be used to carry out acquisitions or other arrangements related to the company’s business, to finance investments, to improve the company’s financial structure, as part of the company’s remuneration system or to pay the share proportion of the remuneration of the members of the Board of Directors or for other purposes decided by the Board of Directors.

The authorization revokes all earlier authorizations regarding the issuance of shares and issuance of option rights and other special rights entitling to shares. The Board of Directors will decide on all other terms and conditions related to the authorization. The authorization is valid until June 30, 2026.

NOTIFICATIONS UNDER CHAPTER 9, SECTION 5 OF THE SECURITIES MARKET ACT

During the review period Suominen received no notifications under Chapter 9, Section 5 of the Securities Market Act.

CHANGES IN THE EXECUTIVE TEAM

Minna Rouru started in January 2025, as Chief People & Communications Officer at Suominen.

Mark Ushpol started in January 2025 as EVP, Americas business area at Suominen.

Darryl Fournier started in February 2025 as Chief Operating Officer at Suominen.

Jonni Friman, EVP, Transformation Management Office and a member of the Executive Management Team left the company at the end of July.

On June 30, Suominen announced that the President and CEO Tommi Björnman leaves the company and that the Board of Directors of Suominen had appointed Charles Héaulmé, the Chair of the Board, as the company’s new President and CEO. Mr. Héaulmé started on August 11, 2025. Janne Silonsaari, CFO, acted as interim President & CEO for the period June 30–August 10, 2025.

Mr. Héaulmé continues to serve as Chair of the Board until the next Annual General Meeting of Suominen in 2026. He stepped down from his position as a Chair and member of the Personnel and Remuneration Committee of the Board of Directors as of June 30. 

NOMINATION BOARD

Suominen’s three largest registered shareholders Ahlstrom Capital B.V., Etola Group Oy and Oy Etra Invest Ab have nominated the following members to the Shareholders’ Nomination Board:

• Jyrki Vainionpää, President & CEO of A. Ahlström Oy, as a member appointed by Ahlstrom Capital B.V.
• Mikael Etola, CEO of Etola Group Oy, as a member appointed by Etola Group Oy
• Ville Vuori, Board Professional, as a member appointed by Oy Etra Invest
  
  

Charles Héaulmé, Chair of Suominen’s Board of Directors, serves as the fourth member of the Nomination Board. The shareholders entitled to appoint members to the Nomination Board were determined on the basis of the registered holdings in the company’s shareholders' register on September 1, 2025.

In its organizing meeting on October 21, 2025, the Nomination Board elected Jyrki Vainionpää as the Chair of the Nomination Board.

SHORT TERM RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

Market remained volatile in the third quarter, but on a lower scale than in the previous quarter. Demand in global supply chains, especially regarding tariffs in the USA, are recovering but at a slower pace than previously expected.

The ongoing war in Ukraine has no direct impact on Suominen’s business, as the company does not have customers or suppliers in Russia, Belarus, or Ukraine. Suominen is primarily affected by the indirect economic impacts of the conflict. The situation in the Red Sea has caused volatility in sea freight costs.

Suominen’s other risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to: risks related to manufacturing, competition, raw material prices and availability, customer specific volumes and credits, changes in legislation, political environment or economic conditions and investments, and financial risks.

A more detailed description of risks is available in Suominen’s Annual Report 2024 at www.suominen.fi/investors.

BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

Suominen’s nonwovens are, for the most part, used in daily consumer goods, such as wipes as well as in hygiene and medical products. In these target markets of Suominen, the general economic situation determines the development of consumer demand, even though the demand for consumer goods is not very cyclical in nature. North America and Europe are the largest market areas for Suominen. In addition, the company operates in the South American markets. The growth in the demand for nonwovens has typically exceeded the growth of gross domestic product by a couple of percentage points.

We follow the market development and signals from our customers closely, but the overall global economic uncertainty and fierce competition continue to make longer-term visibility challenging. It remains to be seen how the current economic climate impacts the end consumer demand and consumer preferences regarding wipes. Historically, the wipes market has been rather steady despite the general economic situation.

Geopolitical tensions such as instabilities in the Middle East and the war in Ukraine continue to generate uncertainty globally. Possible impacts to Suominen as a company are expected to be mainly indirect. However, possible effects on supply chain, especially on raw material and logistic costs, would impact Suominen directly. We continue to monitor the situation.

The ongoing US tariff developments are contributing to increased market uncertainty. Fluctuations in tariff policies may lead to temporary disruptions within supply chains. In the third quarter, volume recovery from supply chain disruption mostly related to US tariff variations progressed slower than previously anticipated.

OUTLOOK FOR 2025

Suominen expects that its comparable EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) in 2025 will be lower compared to 2024. In 2024, Suominen’s comparable EBITDA was EUR 17.0 million.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND REMUNERATION REPORT

Suominen has prepared a separate Corporate Governance Statement and a Remuneration Report for 2024, which comply with the recommendations of the Finnish Corporate Governance Code for listed companies. The statements have been published on Suominen's website at www.suominen.fi

EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD

On October 15, 2025, Suominen communicated a change in its outlook. The company now expects that its comparable EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) in 2025 will be lower compared to 2024. In 2024, Suominen’s comparable EBITDA was EUR 17.0 million.

AUDIOCAST AND CONFERENCE CALL

Charles Héaulmé, President & CEO, and Janne Silonsaari, CFO, will present the result in English in an audiocast and a conference call for analysts, investors, and media on October 29 at 11:00 a.m. (EET).

The audiocast can be followed at https://suominen.events.inderes.com/q3-2025. The recording of the audiocast and the presentation material will be available after the event at www.suominen.fi.

Conference call participants can access the teleconference by registering at https://events.inderes.com/suominen/q3-2025/dial-in. The phone numbers and a conference ID to access the conference will be provided after the registration.

NEXT FINANCIAL REPORT

Suominen Corporation will publish its Financial Statements Bulleting 2025 on January 29, 2026, approximately at 9:30 a.m. (EET).

SUOMINEN GROUP JANUARY 1 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2025

The figures in this interim report are mainly presented in EUR thousands. As a result of rounding differences, the figures presented in the tables do not necessarily add up to total.

This interim report has not been audited.

This interim report has been prepared in accordance with the principles defined in IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The principles for preparing the interim are the same as those used for preparing the consolidated financial statements for 2024, with the exception of the effect of the new accounting standards and interpretations which have been applied from January 1, 2025.

The new or amended standards or interpretations applicable from January 1, 2025, are not material for Suominen Group.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

KEY RATIOS

*Compared with the corresponding period in the previous year.

CALCULATION OF KEY RATIOS AND ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Key ratios per share are either IFRS key ratios (earnings per share) or required by Ordinance of the Ministry of Finance in Finland or alternative performance measures (cash flow from operations per share).

Some of the other key ratios Suominen publishes are alternative performance measures. An alternative performance measure is a key ratio which has not been defined in IFRS standards. Suominen believes that the use of alternative performance measures provides useful information, for example to investors regarding the Group's financial and operating performance and makes it easier to make comparisons between the reporting periods.

The link between the components of the key ratios per share and the consolidated financial statements is presented in the consolidated financial statements of 2024. The link between the components of the alternative performance measures and the consolidated financial statements is presented in Suominen’s Annual Report for 2024.

Calculation of key ratios per share

Earnings per share                                
                                

Cash flow from operations per share
        

        
Equity per share

Market capitalization

Share turnover

Calculation of key ratios and alternative performance measures

Operating profit and comparable operating profit

In order to improve the comparability of results between reporting periods, Suominen presents comparable operating profit as an alternative performance measure. Operating profit is adjusted with material items that are considered to affect comparability between reporting periods. These items include, among others, impairment losses or reversals of impairment losses, gains or losses from the sales of property, plant and equipment or intangible assets or other assets and restructuring costs.

Comparable operating profit

EBITDA and comparable EBITDA

Gross capital expenditure

Interest-bearing net debt

It is the opinion of Suominen that presenting interest-bearing liabilities not only at amortized cost but also at nominal value gives relevant additional information to the investors.

Return on equity (ROE), %

Invested capital

Return on invested capital (ROI), %

Equity ratio, %

Gearing, %

NET SALES BY GEOGRAPHICAL MARKET AREA

QUARTERLY SALES DEVELOPMENT BY BUSINESS AREA

QUARTERLY DEVELOPMENT

RELATED PARTY INFORMATION

The related parties of Suominen include the members of the Board of Directors, President & CEO and the members of the Corporate Executive Team as well as their family members and their controlled companies. In addition, shareholders who have a significant influence in Suominen through share ownership are included in related parties. Suominen has no associated companies.

In its transactions with related parties Suominen follows the same commercial terms as in transactions with third parties.

Suominen has separate consulting agreements with two of the members of the Board of Directors, Laura Remes and Gail Ciccione. The services purchased from them during January−September based on the consulting agreements were as follows: Laura Remes EUR 19.5 thousand and Gail Ciccione EUR 16.7 thousand. Trade payable at the end of September was EUR 1.5 thousand (to Gail Ciccione).

The Annual General Meeting held on April 25, 2025, resolved that 25% of the annual remuneration for the Board of Directors is paid in Suominen Corporation’s shares. The number of shares transferred to the members of the Board of Directors as their remuneration payable in shares for 2025 was 36,013 shares. The shares were transferred on May 16, 2025, and the value of the transferred shares totaled EUR 75,987.

A part of the CEO Tommi Björnman’s share-based plan vested, and shares were transferred to him in June. The number of the shares transferred was 9,359 shares. The value of the shares and the portion settled in cash was in total EUR 40,604.

CHANGES IN PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS

Goodwill is not included in intangible assets.

CHANGES IN INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

FINANCIAL ASSETS BY CATEGORY

Principles in estimating fair value of financial assets for 2025 are the same as those used for preparing the consolidated financial statements for 2024.

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

Principles in estimating fair value for financial liabilities for 2025 are the same as those used for preparing the consolidated financial statements for 2024.

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT HIERARCHY

Principles in estimating fair value of financial assets and their hierarchies for 2025 are the same as those used for preparing the consolidated financial statements for 2024.

There were no transfers in the fair value measurement hierarchy levels during the reporting period.

EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD

On October 15, 2025, Suominen communicated a change in its outlook. The company now expects that its comparable EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) in 2025 will be lower compared to 2024. In 2024, Suominen’s comparable EBITDA was EUR 17.0 million.

SUOMINEN CORPORATION
Board of Directors

For additional information, please contact:
Charles Héaulmé, President & CEO, tel. +358 10 214 3268
Janne Silonsaari, CFO, tel. +358 50 409 9264

Suominen manufactures nonwovens as roll goods for wipes and other applications. Our vision is to be the frontrunner for nonwovens innovation and sustainability. The end products made of Suominen’s nonwovens are present in people’s daily life worldwide. Suominen’s net sales in 2024 were EUR 462.3 million and we have over 700 professionals working in Europe and in the Americas. Suominen’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Read more at www.suominen.fi.

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• Suominen Corporation Interim Report Q3 2025

Suominen Corporation's insider information on October 15, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. EEST

In its Financial Statements release for 2024, published on March 5, 2025, and in its half-year report published on August 7, 2025, Suominen estimated that its comparable EBITDA in 2025 will improve from 2024. Suominen now estimates that its comparable EBITDA in 2025 will be lower compared to 2024.

"While nonwoven demand has historically been stronger in the second half of the year and our cost-saving measures are contributing, volume recovery from supply chain disruption mostly related to US tariff variations progressed slower in the third quarter than we previously anticipated. Additionally, two major incidents affected our US plants during the third quarter: an equipment failure at one facility resulted in an extended production line shutdown and added costs, while another location experienced significant flooding in the storage area that required disposal of inventory. Damages are under assessment related to potential recovery compensation, but timing of the compensation is uncertain. Our third quarter net sales amounted to EUR 99.8 million and comparable EBITDA is estimated to be approximately EUR 3.4 million. As a result, we expect that the full-year comparable EBITDA will be lower compared to 2024", states Charles Héaulmé, President and CEO of Suominen.

New outlook: Suominen expects that its comparable EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) in 2025 will be lower compared to 2024. In 2024, Suominen’s comparable EBITDA was EUR 17.0 million.

Previous outlook: Suominen expects that its comparable EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) in 2025 will improve from 2024.

Suominen publishes its third quarter report on Wednesday October 29, 2025, at approximately 9.30 a.m. EEST.

SUOMINEN CORPORATION

For more information:
Janne Silonsaari, CFO, tel. +358 50 409 9264

Suominen manufactures nonwovens as roll goods for wipes and other applications. Our vision is to be the frontrunner for nonwovens innovation and sustainability. The end products made of Suominen’s nonwovens are present in people’s daily life worldwide. Suominen’s net sales in 2024 were EUR 462.3 million and we have over 700 professionals working in Europe and in the Americas. Suominen’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Read more at www.suominen.fi.

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Suominen Corporation's stock exchange release on September 23, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. (EEST)

Suominen will publish its Financial Statements Release, Annual Report, Half-Year Financial Report and two Interim Reports in 2026 as follows:

January 29, 2026 – Financial statements bulletin for 2025
Week commencing March 16, 2026 at the latest – Annual Report for 2025
May 7, 2026 – Interim Report for January–March 2026
August 7, 2026 – Half-Year Financial Report for January–June 2026
November 5, 2026 – Interim Report for January–September 2026

Suominen's Annual General Meeting is planned to be held on April 15, 2026. Suominen's Board of Directors will summon the meeting at a later date.

For more information:
Anu Ilvonen, Director, Communications & Marketing, tel. +358 50 376 0438

SUOMINEN CORPORATION
Corporate Communications

Suominen manufactures nonwovens as roll goods for wipes and other applications. Our vision is to be the frontrunner for nonwovens innovation and sustainability. The end products made of Suominen’s nonwovens are present in people’s daily life worldwide. Suominen’s net sales in 2024 were EUR 462.3 million, and we have over 700 professionals working in Europe and in the Americas. Suominen’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Read more at www.suominen.fi.

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Suominen Corporation September 12, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. (EEST)

Charles Héaulmé has reported to have made transactions with Suominen Corporation's shares. The transactions are presented below as a summary, and in detail as per the disclosure requirement.

Acquisitions on September 11, 2025:

• Total amount 4000 shares
• Volume weighted average price EUR 1.8400

Suominen Oyj - Managers' Transactions
____________________________________________
Person subject to the notification requirement
Name: Charles Héaulmé
Position: Chief Executive Officer
Issuer: Suominen Oyj
LEI: 743700Z1BNFYR9PRDF52
Notification type: INITIAL NOTIFICATION
Reference number: 122590/4/4

____________________________________________
Transaction date: 2025-09-11
Venue: NASDAQ HELSINKI LTD (XHEL)
Instrument type: SHARE
ISIN: FI0009010862
Nature of transaction: ACQUISITION

Transaction details
(1): Volume: 4000 Unit price: 1.84 EUR

Aggregated transactions (1):
Volume: 4000 Volume weighted average price: 1.84 EUR

SUOMINEN CORPORATION

For more information, please contact:
Janne Silonsaari, CFO, tel. +358 (0)50 409 9264

Suominen manufactures nonwovens as roll goods for wipes and other applications. Our vision is to be the frontrunner for nonwovens innovation and sustainability. The end products made of Suominen’s nonwovens are present in people’s daily life worldwide. Suominen’s net sales in 2024 were EUR 462.3 million, and we have over 700 professionals working in Europe and in the Americas. Suominen’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Read more at www.suominen.fi.

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Suominen Corporation September 8, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. (EEST)

Charles Héaulmé has reported to have made transactions with Suominen Corporation's shares. The transactions are presented below as a summary, and in detail as per the disclosure requirement.

Acquisitions on September 5, 2025:

• Total amount 397 shares
• Volume weighted average price EUR 1.8800
  
  

Suominen Oyj - Managers' Transactions
____________________________________________
Person subject to the notification requirement
Name: Charles Héaulmé
Position: Chief Executive Officer
Issuer: Suominen Oyj
LEI: 743700Z1BNFYR9PRDF52
Notification type: INITIAL NOTIFICATION
Reference number: 122035/4/4

____________________________________________
Transaction date: 2025-09-05
Venue: NASDAQ HELSINKI LTD (XHEL)
Instrument type: SHARE
ISIN: FI0009010862
Nature of transaction: ACQUISITION

Transaction details
(1): Volume: 397 Unit price: 1.88 EUR

Aggregated transactions (1):
Volume: 397 Volume weighted average price: 1.88 EUR

SUOMINEN CORPORATION

For more information, please contact:
Janne Silonsaari, CFO, tel. +358 (0)50 409 9264

Suominen manufactures nonwovens as roll goods for wipes and other applications. Our vision is to be the frontrunner for nonwovens innovation and sustainability. The end products made of Suominen’s nonwovens are present in people’s daily life worldwide. Suominen’s net sales in 2024 were EUR 462.3 million, and we have over 700 professionals working in Europe and in the Americas. Suominen’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Read more at www.suominen.fi.

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Suominen Corporation September 3, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. (EEST)

Charles Héaulmé has reported to have made transactions with Suominen Corporation's shares. The transactions are presented below as a summary, and in detail as per the disclosure requirement.

Acquisitions on September 1, 2025:

• Total amount 1788 shares
• Volume weighted average price EUR 1.8514

Acquisitions on September 2, 2025:

• Total amount 5000 shares
• Volume weighted average price EUR 1.8900

Acquisitions in total:

• Total amount 6788 shares
• Volume weighted average price EUR 1.8666

Suominen Oyj - Managers' Transactions
____________________________________________
Person subject to the notification requirement
Name: Charles Héaulmé
Position: Chief Executive Officer
Issuer: Suominen Oyj
LEI: 743700Z1BNFYR9PRDF52
Notification type: INITIAL NOTIFICATION
Reference number: 121495/5/6
____________________________________________
Transaction date: 2025-09-01
Venue: NASDAQ HELSINKI LTD (XHEL)
Instrument type: SHARE
ISIN: FI0009010862
Nature of transaction: ACQUISITION

Transaction details
(1): Volume: 1540 Unit price: 1.85 EUR
(2): Volume: 248 Unit price: 1.86 EUR

Aggregated transactions (2):
Volume: 1788 Volume weighted average price: 1.85139 EUR

____________________________________________
Transaction date: 2025-09-02
Venue: NASDAQ HELSINKI LTD (XHEL)
Instrument type: SHARE
ISIN: FI0009010862
Nature of transaction: ACQUISITION

Transaction details
(1): Volume: 5000 Unit price: 1.89 EUR

Aggregated transactions (1):
Volume: 5000 Volume weighted average price: 1.89 EUR

SUOMINEN CORPORATION

For more information, please contact:
Janne Silonsaari, CFO, tel. +358 (0)50 409 9264

Suominen manufactures nonwovens as roll goods for wipes and other applications. Our vision is to be the frontrunner for nonwovens innovation and sustainability. The end products made of Suominen’s nonwovens are present in people’s daily life worldwide. Suominen’s net sales in 2024 were EUR 462.3 million, and we have over 700 professionals working in Europe and in the Americas. Suominen’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Read more at www.suominen.fi.

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Suominen Corporation’s stock exchange release on September 2, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. (EEST)

Suominen’s three largest registered shareholders Ahlstrom Capital B.V., Etola Group Oy and Oy Etra Invest Ab have nominated the following members to the Shareholders’ Nomination Board:

• Jyrki Vainionpää, President & CEO of A. Ahlström Oy, as a member appointed by Ahlstrom Capital B.V.
• Mikael Etola, CEO of Etola Group Oy, as a member appointed by Etola Group Oy
• Ville Vuori, Board Professional, as a member appointed by Oy Etra Invest Ab
  
  
  

Charles Héaulmé, Chair of Suominen’s Board of Directors, serves as the fourth member of the Nomination Board. The shareholders entitled to appoint members to the Nomination Board were determined on the basis of the registered holdings in the company’s shareholders' register on September 1, 2025.

The Shareholders’ Nomination Board prepares the proposals on the number, composition, and remuneration of the members of the Board of Directors to the Annual General Meeting. The Nomination Board shall submit its proposals to the Board of Directors no later than February 1 prior to the Annual General Meeting.

SUOMINEN CORPORATION
Charles Héaulmé, President & CEO

For additional information, please contact:
Janne Silonsaari, CFO, Suominen Corporation, tel. +358 50 409 9264

Suominen manufactures nonwovens as roll goods for wipes and other applications. Our vision is to be the frontrunner for nonwovens innovation and sustainability. The end products made of Suominen’s nonwovens are present in people’s daily life worldwide. Suominen’s net sales in 2024 were EUR 462.3 million and we have over 700 professionals working in Europe and in the Americas. Suominen’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Read more at www.suominen.fi.

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Suominen Corporation August 13, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. (EEST)

Charles Héaulmé has reported to have made transactions with Suominen Corporation's shares. The transactions are presented below as a summary, and in detail as per the disclosure requirement.

Acquisitions on August 11, 2025:

• Total amount 4896 shares
• Volume weighted average price EUR 1.8000
  
  

Suominen Oyj - Managers' Transactions
____________________________________________
Person subject to the notification requirement
Name: Charles Héaulmé
Position: Chief Executive Officer
Issuer: Suominen Oyj
LEI: 743700Z1BNFYR9PRDF52
Notification type: INITIAL NOTIFICATION
Reference number: 118735/4/4

____________________________________________
Transaction date: 2025-08-11
Venue: NASDAQ HELSINKI LTD (XHEL)
Instrument type: SHARE
ISIN: FI0009010862
Nature of transaction: ACQUISITION

Transaction details
(1): Volume: 150 Unit price: 1.8 EUR
(2): Volume: 3000 Unit price: 1.8 EUR
(3): Volume: 94 Unit price: 1.8 EUR
(4): Volume: 1652 Unit price: 1.8 EUR

Aggregated transactions (4):
Volume: 4896 Volume weighted average price: 1.8 EUR

SUOMINEN CORPORATION

For more information, please contact:
Janne Silonsaari, CFO, tel. +358 (0)50 409 9264

Suominen manufactures nonwovens as roll goods for wipes and other applications. Our vision is to be the frontrunner for nonwovens innovation and sustainability. The end products made of Suominen’s nonwovens are present in people’s daily life worldwide. Suominen’s net sales in 2024 were EUR 462.3 million, and we have over 700 professionals working in Europe and in the Americas. Suominen’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Read more at www.suominen.fi.

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Suominen Corporation’s Half-Year Financial Report on August 7, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. (EEST)

Suominen Corporation’s Half-Year Financial Report for January 1 – June 30, 2025:

Performance impacted by trade environment, cost saving program progressing

KEY FIGURES

In this financial report, the figures shown in brackets refer to the comparison period last year if not otherwise stated.

April–June 2025 in brief:

- Net sales decreased by 16% and amounted to EUR 99.8 million (118.7)

- Comparable EBITDA decreased to EUR 3.2 million (5.0)

- Cash flow from operations was EUR -10.1 million (2.1)

- Charles Héaulmé appointed as the new President and CEO, starting on August 11

January–June 2025 in brief:

- Net sales decreased 6% from the previous year and amounted to EUR 217.3 million (232.3)

- Comparable EBITDA was EUR 7.3 million (9.5)

- Cash flow from operations was EUR -10.5 million (-0.1)

Outlook for 2025

Suominen expects that its comparable EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) in 2025 will increase from 2024. In 2024, Suominen’s comparable EBITDA was EUR 17.0 million.

Janne Silonsaari, CFO, Interim President & CEO:

“In the second quarter, we faced a lot of volatility in the market driven by the US tariff situation. Ahead of the announced high tariffs towards China, US nonwoven customers stocked their inventories, mainly with supply from China. This momentarily led to excess inventories throughout the supply chain and impacted negatively the demand in the second quarter. A gradual recovery was seen during the latter part of the quarter, but still, our second quarter sales, EUR 99.8 million, were 15% lower than in the first quarter of 2025 and 16% lower than in the comparison period in 2024 (118.7). This reflected negatively on our profitability and, coupled with the Bethune investment ramp-up phase and costs related to the CEO change, led to lower-than-expected comparable EBITDA in the second quarter, amounting to EUR 3.2 million (5.0).

To support our profitability, we implemented a cost saving program at the end of the second quarter targeting approximately EUR 10 million savings. The program led to a decrease of approximately 60 positions globally. On top of that, we reduced the number of contractor roles and are implementing several other saving actions. The majority of the actions will be implemented by the end of the year.

The on-going large investment in Spain is progressing as planned. The Bethune investment ramp up in the USA continues.

I am also pleased to acknowledge the renewed credit facility and term loan agreement, which supports our financial position going forward.

Looking ahead, we remain focused on executing the turnaround and strengthening the performance of the company, led by our new President and CEO, Charles Héaulmé, who will start on August 11, 2025.”

NET SALES

April–June 2025

In April–June 2025, Suominen’s net sales decreased by 16% from the comparison period to EUR 99.8 million (118.7). Sales volumes were lower than in the comparison period while sales prices increased. The impact of currencies on net sales was EUR 3.6 million negative.

Suominen’s business areas are Americas and EMEA. The net sales of the Americas business area were EUR 59.9 million (75.7) and of the EMEA business area EUR 40.0 million (43.0).

January–June 2025

In January–June 2025, Suominen’s net sales decreased 6% from the corresponding period in 2024 and amounted to EUR 217.3 million (232.3). Sales volumes decreased from H1/2024, but sales prices increased following higher raw material prices. The impact of currencies on net sales was EUR 3.2 million negative.

The net sales of the Americas business area were EUR 133.5 million (145.7) and of the EMEA business area EUR 83.9 million (86.5).

EBITDA, OPERATING PROFIT AND RESULT

April–June 2025

Comparable EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) was EUR 3.2 million (5.0). The decrease was driven mainly by lower sales volumes as well as expenses related to the CEO change.

The impact of currencies on comparable EBITDA was EUR -0.2 million.

EBITDA was EUR 2.6 million (3.8) due to items affecting comparability mainly arising from the restructuring program launched at the end of May. The items affecting comparability of EBITDA totaled EUR -0.6 million (-1.2).

Comparable operating profit decreased from the comparison period and amounted to EUR -1.0 million (0.4). Operating profit declined from the comparison period and was EUR -1.6 million (-0.8). The items affecting comparability of operating profit totaled EUR -0.6 million (-1.2).

The profit before income taxes was EUR -4.5 million (-1.9), and profit for the reporting period was EUR -4.0 million (-1.9).

January–June 2025

Comparable EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) was EUR 7.3 million (9.5). Our sales volumes were lower than in the comparison period, but the effect was partly offset by higher sales prices. There were also additional expenses related to the CEO change. The impact of currencies on EBITDA was EUR -0.9 million.

EBITDA declined to EUR 6.6 million (8.4). The items affecting comparability of EBITDA totaled EUR -0.6 million (-1.0).

Comparable operating profit was EUR -1.3 million (0.3). Operating profit decreased and was EUR -1.9 million (-0.7). The items affecting comparability of operating profit totaled EUR -0.6 million (-1.0).

The profit before income taxes was EUR -6.7 million (-2.6), and profit for the reporting period was EUR -6.2 million (-2.9).

FINANCING

The Group’s net interest-bearing liabilities at nominal value amounted to EUR 86.8 million (56.6) at the end of the review period. The gearing ratio was 85.5% (47.9%) and the equity ratio 36.5% (37.6%).

In January–June, net financial expenses were EUR -4.8 million (-1.9), or -2.2% (-0.8%) of net sales. Fluctuations in exchange rates increased the net financial expenses by EUR 2.0 million (decreased by EUR 0.5 million).

Cash flow from operations in April–June was EUR -10.1 million (2.1) and in January–June EUR -10.5 million (-0.1), representing a cash flow per share of EUR -0.18 (0.00) and EUR -0.17 (0.04) for the quarter.

In the second quarter the change in net working capital was EUR -10.3 million (-1.2).

The decrease in the cash flow from operations in the first half of the year was mainly due to negative change in net working capital. The change in net working capital was EUR -13.1 million (-7.0).

Suominen entered at the end of June into a single-currency syndicated credit facility agreement which consists of EUR 50 million term loan and EUR 50 million revolving credit facility with a maturity of three years with a one-year extension option. The lenders for the facility are Danske Bank A/S and Nordea Bank Abp. The new credit facility includes leverage ratio and gearing as financial covenants and it replaces the previous EUR 100 million syndicated revolving credit facility agreement of Suominen provided by Danske Bank A/S and Nordea Abp.

CAPITAL EXPENDITURE

In January–June, the gross capital expenditure totaled EUR 11.7 million (6.4), and the largest investments were related to the growth investment initiatives in Bethune, USA and Alicante, Spain. Other investments were mainly normal maintenance investments.

Depreciation, amortization and impairment losses for the review period amounted to EUR 8.5 million (9.1).

PROGRESS IN SUSTAINABILITY

Suominen prioritizes safety and accident prevention, aiming for zero lost time accidents (LTA). 1 (2) LTA occurred in the first half of the year at Suominen sites.

Ensuring workplace safety is a top priority at Suominen, and we launched a new campaign focused on forklift safety. Forklifts are essential for daily operations, but they also present significant risks if not operated with care. With the campaign, Suominen reaffirms its commitment to workplace safety, minimizing forklift-related incidents and ensuring that forklift operations remain efficient and safe for everyone.

As part of Suominen’s strategic program Total Productive Manufacturing, all white-collar employees were trained for Raw Material Efficiency (RME) by the end of June. RME is set as a common target for Suominen’s Leadership Team members and employees in production function. It is vital that also all white-collar employees understand the purpose and content of RME.

We are committed to improving production efficiency and resource utilization, targeting reductions in scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Paris Agreement (limiting global warming to 1.5°C), and achieving zero manufacturing waste to landfill by 2030.

Our portfolio includes sustainable nonwovens, and we continuously develop innovative solutions with reduced environmental impact. We aim for over two-thirds of our consumed raw materials to be from plant-based resources and for more than half of our new R&D initiatives to focus on advancing the development of sustainable products. 28% of our net sales in the second quarter came from new products launched in the last three years. We promote responsible business practices and transparent communication. Our goals include assessing all qualified raw material suppliers against Suominen’s sustainability criteria and training all employees in Suominen’s sustainability program.

Suominen reports progress in its key sustainability KPIs annually. Suominen provided a detailed overview of its 2024 sustainability performance in the Sustainability Statement published on April 1 as part of the Report by the Board of Directors published in Suominen’s Annual Report 2024. The Sustainability Statement was prepared in accordance with the Finnish Accounting Act, European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and EU Taxonomy regulation.

INFORMATION ON SHARES AND SHARE CAPITAL

Share capital

The number of Suominen’s registered shares was 58,259,219 on June 30, 2025, equaling to a share capital of EUR 11,860,056.00.

Share trading and price

The number of Suominen shares traded on Nasdaq Helsinki from January 1 to June 30, 2025, was 354,847 shares, accounting for 0.6% of the average number of shares (excluding treasury shares). The highest price was EUR 2.73, the lowest EUR 1.89, and the volume-weighted average price EUR 2.13. The closing price at the end of review period was EUR 1.98. The market capitalization (excluding treasury shares) was EUR 114.4 million on June 30, 2025.

Treasury shares

On June 30, 2025, Suominen Corporation held 486,744 treasury shares.

In accordance with the resolution of the Annual General Meeting, in total 36,013 shares were transferred in May to the members of the Board of Directors as their remuneration payable in shares.

As a part of the CEO’s share-based payment plan vested, in total 9,359 shares were transferred to the President and CEO Tommi Björnman in June.

The portion of the remuneration of the members of the Board of Directors paid in shares

The Annual General Meeting held on April 25, 2025, decided that 75% of the annual remuneration of the members of the Board of Directors is paid in cash and 25% in Suominen Corporation’s shares.

The number of shares forming the remuneration portion payable in shares was determined based on the share value in the stock exchange trading maintained by Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd, calculated as the trade volume-weighted average quotation of the share during the two-week period immediately following the date on which the Interim Report of January‒March 2025 of the company was published. The shares were given out of the treasury shares held by the company by the decision of the Board of Directors on May 16, 2025.

Share-based incentive plans for the management and key employees

The Group management and key employees participate in the company’s share-based long-term incentive plans. The plans are described in more detail in the Financial Statements and in the Remuneration Report, available on the company’s website www.suominen.fi.

Company's Performance Share Plan currently includes three 3-year performance periods, calendar years 2023–2025, 2024–2026 and 2025–2027. The aim of the Performance Share Plan is to combine the objectives of the shareholders and the persons participating in the plan in order to increase the value of the company in long-term, to build loyalty to the company and to offer them competitive reward plans based on earning and accumulating the company’s shares.

Performance Share Plan: Ongoing performance periods

The President & CEO of the company must hold 50% of the net number of shares given on the basis of the plan, as long as his or her shareholding in total corresponds to the value of his or her annual gross salary. A member of the Executive Team must hold 50% of the net number of shares given on the basis of the plan, as long as his or her shareholding in total corresponds to the value of half of his or her annual gross salary. Such number of shares must be held as long as the participant’s employment or service in a group company continues.

The President & CEO Tommi Björnman’s share-based incentive plan

Under the plan the President & CEO was expected to own or acquire up to 30,000 shares of Suominen Corporation at a price formed in public trading on Nasdaq Helsinki. Suominen was to match the share investment by way of the President & CEO receiving, without consideration, up to 60,000 matching shares (gross, including also the proportion to be paid in cash).

The plan included three vesting periods, June 1, 2023–June 1, 2024, June 1, 2023–June 1, 2025, and June 1, 2023–June 1, 2026. The potential reward was to be paid partly in shares and partly in cash in three equal installments after each vesting period, provided that the President & CEO’s service in the company is in force at the time of the reward payment. The cash proportion was intended to cover taxes and tax-related costs arising from the rewards to the President & CEO.

The second vesting period ended in June 2025, and in total 9,359 shares were transferred to the CEO. The plan was terminated at the end of June as Tommi Björnman’s service in the company ended.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Suominen Corporation was held on April 25, 2025.

The AGM adopted the Financial Statements for 2024 and discharged the members of the Board of Directors and the President and CEO from liability for the financial year 2024.

The AGM resolved to adopt the Remuneration Report for the Company’s governing bodies for 2024. The resolution made by the AGM is advisory.

The AGM decided, in accordance with the proposal by the Board of Directors, that no dividend be paid based on the adopted balance sheet regarding the financial year 2024 and that the distributable funds be left in the company’s unrestricted equity.

The AGM decided, in accordance with the proposal of the Shareholders’ Nomination Board, that the remuneration of the Board of Directors remains unchanged and is as follows: the Chair is paid an annual fee of EUR 74,000, the Deputy Chair an annual fee of EUR 45,000 and other Board members an annual fee of EUR 35,000. The Chair of the Audit Committee is paid an additional fee of EUR 10,000. Further, the members of the Board will receive a fee for each Board and Committee meeting as follows: EUR 500 for each meeting held in the home country of the respective member, EUR 1,000 for each meeting held elsewhere than in the home country of the respective member and EUR 500 for each meeting attended by telephone or other electronic means.

75% of the annual fee is paid in cash and 25% in Suominen Corporation’s shares.

Compensation for expenses is paid in accordance with the company's valid travel policy.

The AGM decided that the number of Board members will be seven (7). Andreas Ahlström, Björn Borgman, Charles Héaulmé, Nina Linander and Laura Remes were re-elected as members of the Board by the AGM. Gail Ciccione and Maija Joutsenkoski were elected as new members of the Board.

Charles Héaulmé was re-elected as the Chair of the Board of Directors.

Authorised Public Accountants KPMG Oy Ab was elected as the auditor of the company for the next term of office in accordance with the Articles of Association. KPMG Oy Ab informed that Anders Lundin, APA, ASA, will act as the principally responsible auditor of the company. The auditor’s fee was resolved to be paid according to the invoice approved by the company.

Sustainability audit firm KPMG Oy Ab was elected as the company’s authorized sustainability auditor for a term that lasts until the end of the company's next Annual General Meeting. KPMG Oy Ab has informed that Anders Lundin, APA, ASA, will act as the responsible authorized sustainability auditor of the company. The authorized sustainability auditor’s fee was resolved to be paid according to the invoice approved by the company.

Suominen published a stock exchange release on April 25, 2025, concerning the resolutions of the Annual General Meeting and the organizing meeting of the Board of Directors. The stock exchange release and introductions of the new Board members can be viewed on Suominen’s website at www.suominen.fi.

Organizing meeting and permanent committees of the Board of Directors

In its organizing meeting held after the AGM, the Board of Directors elected Andreas Ahlström as the Deputy Chair of the Board.

The Board elected from among its members the members for the Audit Committee, Personnel and Remuneration Committee, and Strategy Committee. Nina Linander was re-elected as the Chair of the Audit Committee, and Andreas Ahlström and Laura Remes were re-elected as members. Maija Joutsenkoski was elected as a new member. Charles Héaulmé was re-elected as the Chair of the Personnel and Remuneration Committee, and Björn Borgman was re-elected as a member. Gail Ciccione was elected as a new member. Laura Remes was re-elected as the Chair of the Strategy Committee, and Andreas Ahlström was re-elected as a member. Maija Joutsenkoski was elected as a new member.

Authorizations of the Board of Directors

The Board of Directors was authorized to decide on the repurchase of a maximum of 1,000,000 of the company’s own shares. The company’s own shares shall be repurchased otherwise than in proportion to the holdings of the shareholders through trading on the regulated market organized by Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd at the market price prevailing at the time of acquisition using the company’s unrestricted equity. The shares shall be repurchased to be used in the company’s share-based incentive programs, in order to disburse the remuneration of the members of the Board of Directors, to be used as consideration in acquisitions related to the company’s business, or to be held by the company, to be conveyed by other means or to be cancelled.

The Board of Directors shall decide on other terms and conditions related to the repurchase of the company’s own shares. The repurchase authorization is valid until June 30, 2026, and it revokes all earlier authorizations to repurchase company’s own shares.

The Board of Directors was authorized to decide on the issuance of new shares, conveyance of the company’s own shares held by the company and/or granting of option rights and other special rights entitling to shares referred to in Chapter 10, Section 1 of the Finnish Companies Act. By virtue of the authorization, the Board of Directors may, by one or several resolutions, issue a maximum of 5,000,000 shares. The shares granted by virtue of option rights and other special rights are included in the aforementioned maximum number. Option rights and other special rights may not be granted as a part of the company’s remuneration system.

The share issue can be made either against payment or without payment and can also be directed to the company itself. The authorization entitles the Board of Directors to also decide that shares are issued otherwise than in proportion to the shareholdings of the shareholders (directed share issue). The authorization can be used to carry out acquisitions or other arrangements related to the company’s business, to finance investments, to improve the company’s financial structure, as part of the company’s remuneration system or to pay the share proportion of the remuneration of the members of the Board of Directors or for other purposes decided by the Board of Directors.

The authorization revokes all earlier authorizations regarding the issuance of shares and issuance of option rights and other special rights entitling to shares. The Board of Directors will decide on all other terms and conditions related to the authorization. The authorization is valid until June 30, 2026.

NOTIFICATIONS UNDER CHAPTER 9, SECTION 5 OF THE SECURITIES MARKET ACT

During the review period Suominen received no notifications under Chapter 9, Section 5 of the Securities Market Act.

CHANGES IN SUOMINEN LEADERSHIP TEAM

Minna Rouru started in January 2025, as Chief People & Communications Officer at Suominen.

Mark Ushpol started in January 2025 as EVP, Americas business area at Suominen.

Darryl Fournier started in February 2025 as Chief Operating Officer at Suominen.

On June 16, Suominen announced that Jonni Friman, EVP, Transformation Management Office and a member of the Executive Management Team left the company at the end of July.

On June 30, Suominen announced that the president and CEO Tommi Björnman leaves the company and that the Board of Directors of Suominen had appointed Charles Héaulmé, the Chair of the Board, as the company’s new President and CEO. Mr. Héaulmé will start on August 11, 2025.  Janne Silonsaari, currently the CFO, was appointed as interim President & CEO, effective June 30, 2025.

Mr. Héaulmé will continue to serve as Chair of the Board until the next Annual General Meeting of Suominen in 2026. He stepped down from his position as a Chair and member of the Personnel and Remuneration Committee of the Board of Directors as of June 30. 

SHORT TERM RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

The market remained volatile in the second quarter of 2025. Global supply chains are being impacted by geopolitical uncertainty, particularly around tariffs in the USA. This has led to momentarily excess inventory levels throughout the supply chain, mainly in the USA.

The ongoing war in Ukraine has no direct impact on Suominen’s business, as the company does not have customers or suppliers in Russia, Belarus, or Ukraine. Suominen is primarily affected by the indirect economic impacts of the conflict. The situation in the Red Sea has caused volatility in sea freight costs.

Suominen’s other risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to: risks related to manufacturing, competition, raw material prices and availability, customer specific volumes and credits, changes in legislation, political environment or economic conditions and investments, and financial risks.

A more detailed description of risks is available in Suominen’s Annual Report 2024 at suominen.fi/investors.

BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

Suominen’s nonwovens are, for the most part, used in daily consumer goods, such as wipes as well as in hygiene and medical products. In these target markets of Suominen, the general economic situation determines the development of consumer demand, even though the demand for consumer goods is not very cyclical in nature. North America and Europe are the largest market areas for Suominen. In addition, the company operates in the South American markets. The growth in the demand for nonwovens has typically exceeded the growth of gross domestic product by a couple of percentage points.

We follow closely market development and signals from our customers, but the overall global economic uncertainty and fierce competition continue to make the longer-term visibility challenging. It remains to be seen how the current economic climate impacts the end consumer demand and consumer preferences regarding wipes. Historically, the wipes market has been rather steady despite the general economic situation.

Geopolitical tensions instabilities in the Middle East and the war in Ukraine continue to generate uncertainty globally. Possible impacts to Suominen as a company are expected to be mainly indirect. However, possible effects on supply chain, especially on raw material and logistic costs, would impact Suominen directly. We continue to monitor the situation.

The ongoing US tariff developments are contributing to increased market uncertainty. Fluctuations in tariff policies may lead to temporary disruptions within supply chains.

OUTLOOK FOR 2025

Suominen expects that its comparable EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) in 2025 will increase from 2024. In 2024, Suominen’s comparable EBITDA was EUR 17.0 million.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND REMUNERATION REPORT

Suominen has prepared a separate Corporate Governance Statement and a Remuneration Report for 2024, which comply with the recommendations of the Finnish Corporate Governance Code for listed companies. The statements have been published on Suominen's website at www.suominen.fi

EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD

There were no events after the reporting period.

AUDIOCAST AND CONFERENCE CALL

Janne Silonsaari, CFO and interim President & CEO, will present the result in English in an audiocast for analysts, investors and media on August 7 at 11:00 a.m. (EEST). The audiocast can be followed at https://suominen.events.inderes.com/q2-2025. The recording of the audiocast and the presentation material will be available after the event at www.suominen.fi

Conference call participants can access the teleconference by registering at https://palvelu.flik.fi/teleconference/?id=50051445. The phone numbers and a conference ID to access the conference will be provided after the registration.

NEXT FINANCIAL REPORT

Suominen Corporation will publish its Interim Report for January–September 2025 on October 29, 2025, approximately at 9:30 a.m. (EET).

SUOMINEN GROUP JANUARY 1 – JUNE 30, 2025

The figures in these half-year financial statements are mainly presented in EUR thousands. As a result of rounding differences, the figures presented in the tables do not necessarily add up to total.

This half-year report has not been audited.

This half-year report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The principles for preparing the half-year report are the same as those used for preparing the consolidated financial statements for 2024, with the exception of the effect of the new accounting standards and interpretations which have been applied from January 1, 2025.

The new or amended standards or interpretations applicable from January 1, 2025, are not material for Suominen Group.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

KEY RATIOS

* Compared with the corresponding period in the previous year.

CALCULATION OF KEY RATIOS AND ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Key ratios per share are either IFRS key ratios (earnings per share) or required by Ordinance of the Ministry of Finance in Finland or alternative performance measures (cash flow from operations per share).

Some of the other key ratios Suominen publishes are alternative performance measures. An alternative performance measure is a key ratio, which has not been defined in IFRS standards. Suominen believes that the use of alternative performance measures provides useful information for example to investors regarding the Group's financial and operating performance and makes it easier to make comparisons between the reporting periods.

The link between the components of the key ratios per share and the consolidated financial statements is presented in the consolidated financial statements of 2024. The link between the components of the alternative performance measures and the consolidated financial statements is presented in Suominen’s Annual Report for 2024.

Calculation of key ratios per share

Earnings per share                                                        

Cash flow from operations per share

Equity per share

Market capitalization

Share turnover

Calculation of key ratios and alternative performance measures

Operating profit and comparable operating profit

In order to improve the comparability of result between reporting periods, Suominen presents comparable operating profit as an alternative performance measure. Operating profit is adjusted with material items that are considered to affect comparability between reporting periods. These items include, among others, impairment losses or reversals of impairment losses, gains or losses from the sales of property, plant and equipment or intangible assets or other assets and restructuring costs.

Comparable EBIT (operating profit)

EBITDA and comparable EBITDA

EBITDA and comparable EBITDA

Gross capital expenditure

Interest-bearing net debt

It is the opinion of Suominen that presenting interest-bearing liabilities not only at amortized cost but also at nominal value gives relevant additional information to the investors.

Return on equity (ROE), %

Invested capital

Return on invested capital (ROI), %

Equity ratio, %

Gearing, %

NET SALES BY GEOGRAPHICAL MARKET AREA

QUARTERLY SALES DEVELOPMENT BY BUSINESS AREA

QUARTERLY DEVELOPMENT

RELATED PARTY INFORMATION

The related parties of Suominen include the members of the Board of Directors, President & CEO and the members of the Corporate Executive Team as well as their family members and their controlled companies. In addition, shareholders who have a significant influence in Suominen through share ownership are included in related parties. Suominen has no associated companies.

In its transactions with related parties Suominen follows the same commercial terms as in transactions with third parties.

Suominen has separate consulting agreements with two of the members of the Board of Directors, Laura Remes and Gail Ciccione. The services purchased from them during January−June based on the consulting agreements were as follows: Laura Remes EUR 13 thousand and Gail Ciccione EUR 12 thousand. Trade payable at the end of June was EUR 5 thousand (to Gail Ciccione).

The Annual General Meeting held on April 25, 2025, resolved that 25% of the annual remuneration for the Board of Directors is paid in Suominen Corporation’s shares. The number of shares transferred to the members of the Board of Directors as their remuneration payable in shares for 2025 was 36,013 shares. The shares were transferred on May 16, 2025, and the value of the transferred shares totaled EUR 75,987.

A part of the CEO Tommi Björnman’s share-based plan vested, and shares were transferred to him in June. The number of the shares transferred was 9,359 shares. The value of the shares and the portion settled in cash was in total EUR 40,604.

CHANGES IN PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS

Goodwill is not included in intangible assets.

CHANGES IN INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

FINANCIAL ASSETS BY CATEGORY

a. Fair value through profit or loss

b. Financial assets at amortized cost

c. Carrying amount

d. Fair value

Principles in estimating fair value of financial assets for 2025 are the same as those used for preparing the consolidated financial statements for 2024.

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

Principles in estimating fair value for financial liabilities for 2025 are the same as those used for preparing the consolidated financial statements for 2024.

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT HIERARCHY

Principles in estimating fair value of financial assets and their hierarchies for 2025 are the same as those used for preparing the consolidated financial statements for 2024.

There were no transfers in the fair value measurement hierarchy levels during the reporting period.

SUOMINEN CORPORATION
Board of Directors

For additional information, please contact:
Janne Silonsaari, Interim CEO and CFO, tel. +358 50 409 9264

Suominen manufactures nonwovens as roll goods for wipes and other applications. Our vision is to be the frontrunner for nonwovens innovation and sustainability. The end products made of Suominen’s nonwovens are present in people’s daily life worldwide. Suominen’s net sales in 2024 were EUR 462.3 million and we have over 700 professionals working in Europe and in the Americas. Suominen’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Read more at www.suominen.fi.

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Suominen Corporation, inside information, June 30, 2025 at 4:20 p.m. EEST 

Suominen Corporation’s Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Charles Héaulmé, current Chair of the Board, as the company’s new President and CEO. Mr. Héaulmé will start at the latest August 11, 2025. 

Mr. Héaulmé brings with him decades of executive leadership experience across various industries. His strategic insight and proven track record in driving performance and transformation have earned the full confidence of the Board to lead Suominen into its next phase of financial improvement and sustainable growth.  

Mr. Héaulmé will continue to serve as Chair of the Board until the next Annual General Meeting of Suominen 2026. He will step down from his position as a Chair and member of the Personnel and Remuneration Committee of the Board of Directors as of today. 

The Board of Directors of Suominen Corporation and Mr. Tommi Björnman, have mutually agreed that Mr. Björnman will step down from his position as the President and CEO. Mr. Janne Silonsaari, currently Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed as interim President & CEO, effective June 30, 2025.

“We thank Mr. Björnman for his dedication and leadership during his tenure,” says Andreas Ahlström, Deputy Chair of the Board of Suominen. “Under his guidance, Suominen has continued to focus on its vision to be the frontrunner for nonwovens innovation and sustainability.” 

“The past two years at Suominen have been both challenging and rewarding. I am proud to see that we have elevated commercial excellence, sustainability, and innovation to the next level,” says Tommi Björnman. 

“I am honored to step into the CEO role at a pivotal time for Suominen. I look forward to working closely with our talented team to build on the company’s strong foundations, drive sustainable growth, and deliver long-term value to our shareholders, customers, and communities,” says Charles Héaulmé.

Charles Héaulmé’s CV and picture attached to this release. 

 
SUOMINEN CORPORATION 
Board of Directors 

For more information, please contact: 

Andreas Ahlström, Deputy Chair of the Board of Suominen Corporation, tel. +358 50 564 7080 

Suominen manufactures nonwovens as roll goods for wipes and other applications. Our vision is to be the frontrunner for nonwovens innovation and sustainability. The end products made of Suominen’s nonwovens are present in people’s daily life worldwide. Suominen’s net sales in 2024 were EUR 462.3 million, and we have over 700 professionals working in Europe and in the Americas. Suominen’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Read more at www.suominen.fi. 

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Suominen Corporation's stock exchange release on June 16, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. EEST

Jonni Friman, EVP, Transformation Management Office and a member of the Executive Management Team has decided to leave Suominen to pursue new opportunities outside the company.

“I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Jonni for his exceptional leadership of the Transformation Management Office (TMO). As planned, the TMO will now be dissolved, with its responsibilities seamlessly integrated into various functions to maintain our strategic focus and ensure a smooth transition,” says Tommi Björnman, President & CEO.

Following this change, the composition of Suominen’s Executive Management Team will be as of August 1, 2025:

• Tommi Björnman, President & CEO
• Janne Silonsaari, CFO
• Darryl Fournier, COO
• Markku Koivisto, EVP, EMEA & CTO
• Mark Ushpol, EVP, Americas
• Minna Rouru, Chief People and Communications Officer
  
  

SUOMINEN CORPORATION
Tommi Björnman, President & CEO

For more information, please contact:
Tommi Björnman, President & CEO, tel. +358 10 214 3018

Suominen manufactures nonwovens as roll goods for wipes and other applications. Our vision is to be the frontrunner for nonwovens innovation and sustainability. The end products made of Suominen’s nonwovens are present in people’s daily life worldwide. Suominen’s net sales in 2024 were EUR 462.3 million, and we have over 700 professionals working in Europe and in the Americas. Suominen’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Read more at www.suominen.fi.

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Suominen Corporation June 12, 2025 at 3:15 p.m. (EEST)

Suominen Oyj - Managers' Transactions
____________________________________________
Person subject to the notification requirement
Name: Tommi Björnman
Position: Chief Executive Officer
 Issuer: Suominen Oyj
LEI: 743700Z1BNFYR9PRDF52
Notification type: INITIAL NOTIFICATION
Reference number: 110660/8/6

____________________________________________
Transaction date: 2025-06-11
Outside a trading venue
Instrument type: SHARE
ISIN: FI0009010862
Nature of transaction: RECEIPT OF A SHARE-BASED INCENTIVE

Transaction details
(1): Volume: 9359 Unit price: 0 N/A

Aggregated transactions (1):
Volume: 9359 Volume weighted average price: 0 N/A

SUOMINEN CORPORATION

For more information, please contact:
Anni Luoma, General Counsel, tel. +358 10 214 3397

Suominen manufactures nonwovens as roll goods for wipes and other applications. Our vision is to be the frontrunner for nonwovens innovation and sustainability. The end products made of Suominen’s nonwovens are present in people’s daily life worldwide. Suominen’s net sales in 2024 were EUR 462.3 million and we have over 700 professionals working in Europe and in the Americas. Suominen’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Read more at www.suominen.fi.

Suominen Corporation's stock exchange release on June 12, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. (EEST)

Suominen Corporation has transferred without consideration a total of 9,359 of its own shares held by the company as treasury shares to the President & CEO Tommi Björnman in accordance with the terms and conditions of the share-based incentive plan communicated in the stock exchange release published on May 19, 2023.

The decision on the directed share issue is based on the authorization granted to the Board of Directors by the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on April 25, 2025.

After the share delivery on June 11, 2025, the company holds a total of 486,744 treasury shares.

SUOMINEN CORPORATION

For further information:
Anni Luoma, General Counsel, tel. +358 10 214 3397

Suominen manufactures nonwovens as roll goods for wipes and other applications. Our vision is to be the frontrunner for nonwovens innovation and sustainability. The end products made of Suominen’s nonwovens are present in people’s daily life worldwide. Suominen’s net sales in 2024 were EUR 462.3 million, and we have over 700 professionals working in Europe and in the Americas. Suominen’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Read more at www.suominen.fi.

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Suominen Corporation's stock exchange release on May 16, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. (EEST)

Following the decision taken at Suominen’s Annual General Meeting on April 25, 2025, Suominen has transferred 36,013 shares to the members of the Board of Directors on May 16, 2025 as part of the remuneration of the Board. According to the decision taken at the Annual General Meeting, 25% of the annual remuneration is paid in the company’s shares.

After the transfer, the company holds a total of 496,103 treasury shares.

The resolutions of the Annual General Meeting were communicated in a stock exchange release on April 25, 2025.

SUOMINEN CORPORATION

For further information:
Anni Luoma, General Counsel, tel. +358 10 214 3397

Suominen manufactures nonwovens as roll goods for wipes and other applications. Our vision is to be the frontrunner for nonwovens innovation and sustainability. The end products made of Suominen’s nonwovens are present in people’s daily life worldwide. Suominen’s net sales in 2024 were EUR 462.3 million, and we have over 700 professionals working in Europe and in the Americas. Suominen’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Read more at www.suominen.fi.

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