The Helsinki Stock Exchange closed down 0.5 percent at the end of trading, with the general index reaching 9925.34 points. The bank Nordea was the most traded stock of the day, ending down 2.5 percent at 10.98 euros. Most of the most traded shares were in a downward direction, except for a multi-sector company Dovre Group, whose share price rose by 7.4 percent to 0.33 euros. On the other hand, an investment company Reka Industrial saw its share price fall by 29.3 percent to 6.38 euros. Today, Reka paid out a dividend of 2.00 euros, which is more than 22 percent of the company’s value.
A food company and a packaging line company also announced dividends, while a discount company and a shipping company also made similar announcements.
Metsä Group’s Forest Board revealed an investment of approximately EUR 60 million to renew Simpelee’s folding carton machine. The investment is expected to be completed by the second half of 2025.
Fiber company Spinnova concluded its change negotiations, resulting in the dismissal of eight positions to support the company’s updated strategy.
Avaro Real Estate Investment acquired a shopping center property in Jyväskylä for seven million euros.
Steel company Outokumpu restructured its German operations, affecting 200 employees and generating annual savings of EUR 15 million.
A large block trade with Sitowise shares took place on the Helsinki Stock Exchange for approximately EUR 1.37 million.
Nine companies published their interim reports, with Kone and Fodelia showing improvements in operating profit and turnover while Siili Solutions saw a decrease in turnover and adjusted ebita result.
Aiforia signed a new contract with a US veterinary company while Capman Buyoutin managed funds agreed on the sale of Havator Group.
