Exel Composites Oyj

Ticker/ISIN
EXL1V
FI0009007306
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Main Market, Helsinki
Sweden

Om Exel Composites Oyj

Exel Oyj is a technology company which designs, manufactures and markets composite glass and carbon fibre reinforced industrial profiles for several market segments, plus sports and recreational products and equipment. Exel's operations comprise two divisions: * Sport Division - the product groups are Nordic Walking poles, XC and Alpine poles, water sports, laminates and floorball. * Industry Division - the product groups are profiles, doctor blades for paper machines, tool handles and lattice masts. Exel Group consists of the parent company Exel Oyj, which operates in Finland and operating subsidiaries in Europe, the US, Australia and China. The different subsidiaries are specialized in various production areas.

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Exel Composites Plc's Shareholders' Nomination Board has proposed to the Annual General Meeting in 2025 that the Board of Directors consist of five members. They suggest re-electing current members Jouni Heinonen, Helena Nordman-Knutson, and Kirsi Sormunen, and electing Christian Busdiecker and Elisabeth Larsson as new members. Petri Helsky and Jouko Peussa will not seek re-election. Jouni Heinonen is proposed to continue as Chairman. All candidates have consented to serve and are independent of the company and its shareholders. The Nomination Board also recommends that the Board's remuneration remain unchanged, with 60% paid in cash and 40% in company shares. The Annual General Meeting is scheduled for March 26, 2025. Exel Composites is a Finnish company specializing in composite profiles and tubes, employing over 600 people globally and listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
Exel Composites PLC announced the completion of a new manufacturing site for its joint venture, Kineco Exel Composites India (KECI), near Goa, India. The facility was completed on time and will begin deliveries in the first quarter of 2025. The factory is designed to produce composites using pultrusion technology, primarily serving the wind power industry both in India and globally. Deliveries for a major wind turbine manufacturer will start ramping up in early 2025, and KECI also secured a contract to supply carbon planks for wind turbine spar caps to Vestas Wind Systems A/S, with deliveries expected to begin in late 2025. The investment was announced in July 2023, and production has been transferred from the old Goa facility. The new factory is part of Exel's growth strategy focused on sustainable applications. Exel Composites, headquartered in Finland and listed on Nasdaq Helsinki, is a leading manufacturer of composite profiles and tubes, while Kineco Group, founded in 1994, is a prominent composites manufacturer in India.
Exel Composites has concluded discussions with employee representatives and will close its Oudenaarde factory in Belgium, resulting in the termination of employment for about 50 employees by the end of the first quarter of 2025. The closure aims to address loss-making activities and is expected to save approximately EUR 1.8 million annually, with some savings visible in the second half of 2025. The company will incur a one-time cash cost of EUR 1.7 million and a non-cash asset write-down of EUR 2.5 million in Q4 2024. The consultation process began on September 12, 2024, following a strategic review of the factory. Paul Sohlberg, President and CEO, expressed gratitude to employees for their constructive approach during the consultations. Exel Composites is a leading manufacturer of composite profiles and tubes, headquartered in Finland, employing over 600 people globally, and is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
Exel Composites Plc announced its schedule for financial reports in 2025. The Annual Report for 2024, which will include the Board of Directors' Report, Financial Statements, Corporate Governance Statement, and Remuneration Report, is set to be published by March 5, 2025. The Annual General Meeting is planned for March 26, 2025, with the Board of Directors to issue a formal invitation later. Exel Composites is a leading manufacturer of composite profiles and tubes, utilizing advanced pultrusion and pullwinding technologies. The company serves various industries worldwide, aiming to provide sustainable composite solutions. Headquartered in Finland, Exel Composites has over 600 employees and is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. For more information, contact Lilli Riikonen, Head of Investor Relations.
Exel Composites Plc released a summary of its Business Review for Q1-Q3 2024, highlighting significant growth in revenue and profitability in the third quarter compared to the previous year. The company has seen an increase in order intake and backlog, despite economic uncertainties. Strategic efforts to focus on larger customers and high-growth industries have advanced well, with the commissioning of a new factory in India on track to serve wind power customers. Notable agreements were signed with major wind turbine manufacturers, including Vestas Wind Systems, for future deliveries. Revenue increased across most customer industries, except for the Energy sector, with an overall third-quarter growth of 19.7% year-on-year. The company's profitability improved due to optimization measures, with an adjusted operating profit margin of 2.9% for Q3 2024. Exel Composites maintains its guidance for 2024, expecting significant increases in revenue and adjusted operating profit compared to 2023. The company's financial results briefing is scheduled for October 31, 2024.
Exel Composites will release its Business Review for Q1-Q3 2024 on October 31, 2024, at 9:00 EET. A financial results briefing will be held online at 12:30 EET on the same day, hosted by President and CEO Paul Sohlberg and CFO Mikko Rummukainen. Interested participants should register by emailing investor@exelcomposites.com by October 30, 2024. Exel Composites is a leading global manufacturer of composite profiles and tubes, known for its innovative pultrusion and pullwinding technologies. The company provides solutions across various industries, including wind power and transportation, focusing on sustainability and efficiency. Headquartered in Finland, Exel Composites employs over 600 people and is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. For more information, visit www.exelcomposites.com.
Exel Composites Plc announced the appointment of members to its Shareholders' Nomination Board. The appointed members are Markus Lindqvist (Aktia Mikro Markka), Matias Arola (Danske Invest Finnish Equity Fund), Jukka Vähäpesola (Elo Mutual Pension Insurance Company), Petteri Vaarnanen (Sp-Fund Management Company), and Jouni Heinonen (Chairman of the Board of Directors, Exel Composites Plc) as an expert member. The Nomination Board comprises representatives from the four largest shareholders and the Chairman of the Board of Directors. The largest shareholders were determined based on holdings registered by Euroclear Finland Oy as of 30 September 2024. The Board is responsible for preparing proposals concerning the Board of Directors' members and their remuneration for the next Annual General Meeting, with proposals due by 31 January 2025. Additional information is available on Exel Composites' website. Exel Composites is a leading manufacturer of composite profiles and tubes, with a global presence and a focus on sustainable solutions. The company is headquartered in Finland and listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
Exel Composites and its joint venture Kineco-Exel India (KECI) have won a bid to supply pultruded carbon planks for wind turbine spar caps to Vestas Wind Systems A/S. The products will be produced at KECI’s new factory in Goa, India, with deliveries expected to start in the last quarter of 2025. This agreement extends an existing multi-year contract and strengthens the collaboration between Exel Composites and Vestas, a leading company in the wind energy industry. The qualification process for the production facility is underway to meet Vestas' specifications. Exel Composites and KECI provide a range of composite components for wind turbines. KECI, established in 2021, is a joint venture between Exel Composites and Kineco Group.

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Transaktioner utförda av personer i ledande ställning: Exel Composites Plc: Managers' Transactions - Juha Honkanen

Exel Composites Plc reported a manager's transaction involving Juha Honkanen, a senior manager at the company. On June 13, 2024, Honkanen subscribed to 3,627 shares of Exel Composites at a unit price of 0.23 EUR per share. The transaction was conducted outside a trading venue. For more information, contact Lilli Riikonen, Head of Investor Relations, at investor@exelcomposites.com or +358 50 351 1128. Exel Composites is a leading manufacturer of composite profiles and tubes using pultrusion and pullwinding technologies. The company provides solutions for various industries, including wind power, transportation, and infrastructure. Headquartered in Finland, Exel Composites employs over 600 people globally and is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. More details can be found at www.exelcomposites.com.

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Totalt antal rösträtter och kapital: New shares of Exel Composites Plc registered with the Finnish Trade Register

Exel Composites Plc has completed its rights issue, offering a maximum of 94,831,552 new shares to existing shareholders. The new shares have been registered with the Finnish Patent and Registration Office, bringing the total number of issued shares to 106,728,395, of which 42,899 are held by the company. The new shares will have the same rights as existing shares and are expected to start trading on Nasdaq Helsinki on or about 17 June 2024. Exel Composites is a leading manufacturer of composite profiles and tubes, headquartered in Finland and listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. The release includes a notice that it is not an offer for sale of securities in certain jurisdictions and emphasizes the importance of reading the prospectus before making an investment decision. The company also disclaims any liability for the accuracy of the information in the release and notes that forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties.

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Insiderinformation: Preliminary results of Exel Composites Plc's successful rights issue

Exel Composites Plc announced that its rights issue has been significantly oversubscribed, with subscriptions amounting to approximately 140.8% of the offered shares. The subscription period ended on June 7, 2024, and the company expects to raise about EUR 21.8 million. These funds will be used to strengthen the balance sheet, finance working capital, optimize the factory network, and support growth investments. The final results of the offering will be published around June 13, 2024, after approval by the Board of Directors. The total number of shares will increase to 106,728,395, and trading of the new shares is expected to commence on Nasdaq Helsinki around June 17, 2024. Danske Bank and Nordea Bank acted as joint global coordinators, with Borenius Attorneys Ltd and Roschier Attorneys Ltd providing legal counsel. The offering is not directed at certain jurisdictions, including the United States and others, due to legal restrictions.

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Flaggningsanmälan: Exel Composites Plc: Notification of Change in Holdings according to Chapter 9, Section 10 of the Finnish Securities Markets Act

Exel Composites Plc announced on 31 May 2024 that OP Fund Management Company Ltd's holding in the company has fallen below 5% of the voting rights and share capital, as per a notification received under the Finnish Securities Markets Act. Following share transactions on 30 May 2024, OP Fund Management's holding now stands at 4.23%, down from 6.39%. Exel Composites has a total of 11,896,843 shares, each entitling one vote. For more information, contact Lilli Riikonen, Head of Investor Relations, at investor@exelcomposites.com or +358 50 351 1128. Exel Composites is a leading manufacturer of composite profiles and tubes, headquartered in Finland and listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.

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Transaktioner utförda av personer i ledande ställning: Exel Composites Plc: Managers' Transactions - Mikko Rummukainen

Exel Composites Plc reported managers' transactions on May 27, 2024. Mikko Rummukainen, the Chief Financial Officer, conducted several transactions on May 24, 2024, involving financial instruments linked to shares or debt instruments on NASDAQ Helsinki. The transactions included various volumes and unit prices, with a total volume of 3,570 and a volume-weighted average price of 0.97483 EUR. For further information, contacts are provided for Lilli Riikonen, Head of Investor Relations, and Mikko Rummukainen, CFO. Exel Composites, headquartered in Finland, is a leading manufacturer of composite profiles and tubes, serving diverse industries globally.

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Transaktioner utförda av personer i ledande ställning: Exel Composites Plc: Managers' Transactions - Paul Sohlberg

Exel Composites Plc reported a series of transactions by CEO Paul Sohlberg on May 24, 2024, involving the acquisition of financial instruments linked to shares or debt instruments. The transactions occurred on NASDAQ Helsinki with varying volumes and unit prices, ultimately aggregating to 5,000 units at a volume-weighted average price of 0.94132 EUR. Exel Composites is a leading manufacturer of composite profiles and tubes, utilizing advanced pultrusion and pullwinding technologies. Headquartered in Finland, the company serves a wide range of industries globally, emphasizing sustainability, resource efficiency, and improved product performance. For more information, contact Lilli Riikonen, Head of Investor Relations, or Mikko Rummukainen, CFO.

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Transaktioner utförda av personer i ledande ställning: Exel Composites Plc: Managers' Transactions - Paul Sohlberg

Exel Composites Plc announced a manager's transaction involving Paul Sohlberg, the CEO, on May 27, 2024. The transaction, which took place on May 24, 2024, involved the subscription of 40,000 shares at a unit price of 0.23 EUR, outside a trading venue. The company's LEI is 743700205JAMGM80QD88. For more information, contact Lilli Riikonen, Head of Investor Relations, or Mikko Rummukainen, CFO. Exel Composites is a global leader in composite profiles and tubes, leveraging advanced manufacturing technologies to serve various industries. The company is headquartered in Finland, employs over 600 professionals, and is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.

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Transaktioner utförda av personer i ledande ställning: Exel Composites Plc: Managers' Transactions - Kim Sjödahl

Exel Composites Plc reported a manager's transaction on May 27, 2024. Kim Sjödahl, a senior manager at Exel Composites Oyj, subscribed to 100,000 shares at a unit price of 0.23 EUR on May 24, 2024, outside a trading venue. For further information, contact Lilli Riikonen, Head of Investor Relations, or Mikko Rummukainen, CFO. Exel Composites is a leading manufacturer of composite profiles and tubes, known for its innovative pultrusion and pullwinding technologies, serving various industries globally. The company is headquartered in Finland, employs over 600 professionals, and is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.

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Prospekt/Prospekt meddelande: The Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority has approved Exel Composites Plc's rights offering prospectus

Exel Composites Plc has announced a rights issue of approximately EUR 21.8 million, offering up to 94,831,552 new shares to existing shareholders at a subscription price of EUR 0.23 per share. The Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority has approved the related prospectus, available on the company's website from 24 May 2024. The subscription period for the offering will start on 24 May 2024 and end on 7 June 2024, with trading in subscription rights taking place between these dates, subject to approval from Nasdaq Helsinki. Danske Bank A/S and Nordea Bank Abp are acting as joint global coordinators of the offering, with Nordea Bank Abp also acting as the Issuer Agent.

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Insiderinformation: Exel Composites' board of directors has resolved on a rights offering of approximately EUR 21.8 million and publishes the terms and conditions of the rights offering

Exel Composites Plc announced plans for a rights offering to accelerate its transformative strategy and strengthen its capital structure. The company is offering approximately EUR 21.8 million for subscription, based on pre-emptive subscription rights for existing shareholders. Up to 94,831,552 new shares will be offered at EUR 0.23 per share. The goal of the offering is to ensure sufficient working capital, accelerate necessary growth investments, optimize its factory network, and improve cash flow and profitability through debt repayments. The company has also agreed on refinancing its current bank loans with a new financing agreement of EUR 52.4 million, conditional on the completion of the offering with net proceeds of at least EUR 20 million.

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