Pressmeddelanden, rapporter och bolagsmeddelande för Puuilo Oyj

Puuilo Oyj has released a notification regarding a transaction involving Ampfield Management, L.P., a legal entity closely associated with Jens Joller, a member of the board at Puuilo. The transaction, which took place on January 3, 2025, involved the disposal of shares on NASDAQ Helsinki. The transaction was executed under portfolio or asset management and included three separate volumes of shares totaling 47,897, with a volume-weighted average price of 10.25291 EUR per share. For more information, Ville Ranta, the CFO, can be contacted.

Puuilo Plc announced that Markku Tuomaala's direct ownership of the company's shares and voting rights has fallen below 5%, now standing at 4.85%. This change was reported in compliance with the Finnish Securities Market Act. The total number of shares and voting rights for Puuilo Plc is 84,776,953. For more details, Ville Ranta, the CFO, can be contacted.

Puuilo Plc released a stock exchange notification on December 27, 2024, regarding a transaction by Ampfield Management, L.P., a legal entity with managerial responsibilities in the company. Jens Joller, a member of the board, is associated with this entity. The transaction involved the disposal of shares on December 18, 2024, at NASDAQ Helsinki. A total of 20,500 shares were sold at a unit price of 10.2813 EUR. For more information, contact Ville Ranta, the CFO.

Puuilo Plc has announced the members of its Shareholders' Nomination Board as of October 1, 2024. The board includes representatives from the company's three largest shareholders: Ampfield Management, L.P. represented by Emerson Moore, Markku Tuomaala represented by Janne Koikkalainen, and Mutual Pension Insurance Company Ilmarinen represented by Esko Torsti. Additionally, Lasse Aho, the Chairman of the Board of Directors, serves as an expert member. The Nomination Board is responsible for preparing proposals regarding the election and remuneration of the Board of Directors and its committees for the Annual General Meeting in 2025, and if needed, for any Extraordinary General Meetings. For more information, Ville Ranta, the CFO, can be contacted via phone or email.

Puuilo Oyj, a company listed on the stock exchange, announced a manager's transaction involving Ampfield Management, L.P., which is represented by Jens Joller, a board member of Puuilo Oyj. The transaction involved the disposal of shares on December 12, 2024, at NASDAQ Helsinki. The shares, identified by ISIN FI4000507124, were sold under portfolio or asset management. The transaction consisted of two parts: one with a volume of 37,000 shares at a unit price of 10.0466 EUR, and another with 153,000 shares at a unit price of 10.2044 EUR. The aggregated volume was 190,000 shares, with a volume-weighted average price of 10.17367 EUR. For more information, Ville Ranta, CFO, can be contacted at +358 40 555 4995.

Puuilo Plc reported significant increases in net sales and adjusted EBITA for Q3 2024, with relative profitability at an excellent level. For the financial year 2024, the company projects net sales of EUR 380-400 million and an adjusted EBITA of EUR 60-66 million, although uncertainties remain due to inflation, interest rates, and geopolitical factors. In Q3, net sales grew by 10.8%, but like-for-like store sales decreased by 0.4%. Customer traffic increased, but the average basket size declined by over 3%, shifting towards lower-priced items. Puuilo achieved an adjusted EBITA of 19.7 million euros, marking a 28.9% increase from the previous year, driven by a higher gross margin and cost control. New store openings exceeded strategic targets, with seven new stores this financial year. The company anticipates improved economic conditions in the latter half of next year. Upcoming financial reports are scheduled, and a conference call and webcast will present the Q3 results.

Puuilo PLC will release its Business Review for Q3 2024 on December 11, 2024, at approximately 8:30 am EET. The report will be presented to analysts, investors, and the media in English at 10:00 am EET and in Finnish at 11:30 am EET by CEO Juha Saarela and CFO Ville Ranta. The English presentation can be followed via a conference call, which requires registration to participate and ask questions. The Finnish presentation can be followed via a webcast, with questions allowed through a chat function or submitted in advance by email. Recordings of both presentations will be available on Puuilo's Investors website later that day.

Puuilo Oyj has released information regarding a manager's transaction involving Lasse Aho, a member of the board. On October 3, 2024, Aho acquired shares of Puuilo Oyj on NASDAQ Helsinki. The transaction involved 1,113 shares at a unit price of 9.43 EUR. For more details, Ville Ranta, the CFO, can be contacted.

Puuilo Plc has announced its schedule for publishing financial reports in 2025. The company's financial year runs from February 1 to January 31. The Financial Statements Release for 2024 will be published on March 27, 2025. The Q1 Business Review for February to April 2025 will be released on June 10, 2025, the Half-year Financial Report for February to July 2025 on September 11, 2025, and the Q3 Business Review for February to October 2025 on December 10, 2025. The Financial Statements for 2024 and the Report by the Board of Directors will be published during week 17. The Annual General Meeting is scheduled for May 15, 2025, with further details to be announced later. All financial reports will be available in English and Finnish on their website. For more information, contact CFO Ville Ranta at +358 40 555 4995.

Puuilo Plc's Half-year Financial Report for H1 2024, released on 12 September 2024, highlights strong growth in customer traffic, leading to resilient net sales and EBITA growth. Key figures show a financial year starting on 1 February and ending on 31 January. The company has updated its financial outlook for 2024, now forecasting net sales of EUR 380 – 400 million and an adjusted operating profit (EBITA) of EUR 60 – 66 million, slightly narrowing previous estimates. CEO Juha Saarela reported a 14.9% net sales growth in Q2, with a like-for-like growth of 2.1%. Customer traffic increased by 18.2% in all stores, but the average basket size decreased by 2.8%. Adjusted EBITA rose by 18.7% to EUR 24.8 million, with an EBITA margin improvement to 20.7%. Gross margin also improved to 37.6%, driven by a favorable sales mix and higher private label product share. The company opened two new stores in Forssa and Tampere Lahdesjärvi during the reporting period and plans further expansions. Despite uncertainties related to customer purchasing power, inflation, VAT changes, and geopolitical tensions, Puuilo expects continued strong performance for the rest of the financial year. Upcoming financial reports include a Q3 Business review on 11 December 2024. The report will be presented to analysts, investors, and media on the publication date, with a conference call in English and a webcast in Finnish. Recordings will be available on Puuilo's investor website. For further information, contact CEO Juha Saarela or CFO Ville Ranta.