UPM-Kymmene Oyj

UPM-Kymmene Corporation has announced its financial reporting schedule for 2025. The Financial Statements Release for 2024 will be published on February 5, 2025. The Interim Reports for Q1, Q1-Q2, and Q1-Q3 will be released on April 24, July 24, and October 29, 2025, respectively. The Annual Report for 2024, including financial statements and a sustainability statement, will be available online in English and Finnish during week 10 of 2025. The Annual General Meeting is scheduled for March 27, 2025, in Helsinki, Finland. UPM is committed to sustainable solutions and climate change mitigation, operating across six business areas with 16,600 employees and annual sales of approximately EUR 10.5 billion. Their shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd.

UPM-Kymmene Corporation announced that Mika Kekki will be appointed as Executive Vice President of UPM Specialty Papers starting January 1, 2025. He will remain part of UPM's Group Executive Team and report to CEO Massimo Reynaudo. Currently, Kekki is the Executive Vice President of UPM Plywood, a role he will hold until the end of 2024. He has been with UPM since 1994 and joined the Group Executive Team in 2021. Massimo Reynaudo praised Kekki's leadership and performance focus. Kekki will replace Jaakko Nikkilä, who is leaving UPM to pursue other opportunities. Nikkilä has been credited with significantly growing UPM Specialty Papers, particularly in Asia. The search for Kekki's successor at UPM Plywood will begin immediately. UPM is committed to renewable solutions and climate change mitigation, employing 16,600 people globally with annual sales of approximately EUR 10.5 billion.

UPM-Kymmene Corporation's interim report for Q3 2024 shows a 32% increase in comparable EBIT compared to the previous year, despite challenging market conditions. Sales for the quarter were EUR 2,521 million, with a net debt of EUR 2,804 million. The company highlighted the full ramp-up of the UPM Paso de los Toros pulp mill as a key contributor to earnings improvement. While market demand slowed, UPM took measures to safeguard profitability and remains focused on competitiveness and growth ambitions. The report outlines performance across various segments, noting challenges in pulp and paper markets, but also potential for growth in renewable fibres and advanced materials. UPM continues to prioritize sustainability and has received a Platinum rating from EcoVadis for its environmental and ethical practices. Looking ahead, UPM expects comparable EBIT for Q4 2024 to be similar to or higher than Q4 2023. A webcast for analysts and investors will discuss the interim report further.

UPM will release its interim report on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, between 09:30 and 10:00 EET. The report will be accessible on their website. A webcast and conference call for analysts and investors will begin at 13:15 EET, presented in English by President and CEO Massimo Reynaudo and CFO Tapio Korpeinen. To ask questions during the conference call, participants must register and will receive access details upon registration. The webcast will be available on the UPM website for 12 months. UPM, a leader in renewable solutions, operates across six business areas and is committed to climate change mitigation. The company employs 16,600 people globally, with annual sales of approximately EUR 10.5 billion, and is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. More information can be found on their website and social media platforms.

UPM-Kymmene Corporation has issued a profit warning, lowering its 2024 outlook due to reduced deliveries across most businesses and declining pulp prices. Although earnings improved in the second half of the year, they did not meet earlier expectations. In Q3 2024, UPM's comparable EBIT rose by 32% to EUR 291 million compared to Q3 2023. Full-year comparable EBIT for 2024 is expected to be similar to or better than 2023. Despite full production at its new pulp mill, UPM faced challenges from a weakened pulp market and high wood costs in Finland. Sales in Q3 2024 decreased by 2% to EUR 2,521 million. UPM will release its full Q3 2024 report on October 29, 2024. The company employs 16,600 people globally, with annual sales around EUR 10.5 billion, and is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd.