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Sanoma Corporation announced the acquisition of its own shares on November 5, 2024, with a total of 104,491 shares now held by the company, including those acquired on this date. The acquisition details are included in an attachment to the stock exchange release. Sanoma is a learning and media company operating in twelve European countries, employing over 5,000 people. In 2023, it reported net sales of approximately €1.4 billion and an operational EBIT margin of 12.6%. Sanoma is committed to sustainability and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, offering educational products and media services. Its shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.

Sanoma Corporation announced the acquisition of its own shares, totaling 97,291, including those acquired on November 4, 2024, as per a stock exchange release. Detailed information about the acquisition is available in an attached document. Sanoma is a learning and media company operating in twelve European countries, employing over 5,000 people. In 2023, it reported net sales of approximately €1.4 billion and an operational EBIT margin of 12.6%. Sanoma is committed to sustainability and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, offering educational products and media services. Its shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.

Sanoma Corporation announced the acquisition of its own shares, totaling 90,291, including those acquired on November 1, 2024. Detailed information about the acquisition is included in an attachment to the release. Sanoma is a learning and media company focused on sustainability and innovation, operating in 12 European countries with over 5,000 employees. In 2023, it reported net sales of approximately 1.4 billion euros and an operational EBIT margin of 12.6%. Sanoma shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. More details can be found on their website.

Sanoma Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has decided to repurchase up to 720,000 of its own shares, equivalent to 0.44% of the total shares, for use in the company's incentive program. The repurchase, authorized by the 2024 Annual General Meeting, will use a maximum of EUR 5.9 million and will occur through public trading on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd., starting no earlier than November 1, 2024, and ending by June 30, 2025. The AGM had authorized the board to repurchase up to 16,000,000 shares, approximately 9.8% of the company's shares, using unrestricted shareholders' equity. Sanoma currently holds 83,491 of its own shares out of a total of 163,565,663. Sanoma is a learning and media company operating in 12 European countries, with a commitment to sustainability and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. In 2023, Sanoma reported net sales of approximately €1.4 billion and an operational EBIT margin of 12.6%. The company's shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.

Sanoma Corporation released its interim report for January to September 2024, highlighting a solid third quarter with improved operational EBIT and strong free cash flow. The company has narrowed its 2024 outlook, expecting net sales between EUR 1.32‒1.34 billion and operational EBIT excluding PPA between EUR 170−180 million. In Learning, growth in markets like Poland and the Netherlands offset declines in Spain, and the transition to a new digital platform in Italy was successful. Media Finland saw growth in digital subscriptions and advertising, supported by lower paper and printing costs. Sanoma's balance sheet deleveraging is progressing well, aided by improved free cash flow and the issuance of a EUR 150 million Social Bond. The company also improved its ESG ratings. Sanoma remains focused on increasing profitability, organic growth, and deleveraging its balance sheet through 2026. An analyst and investor conference will discuss these results, with opportunities for media interviews available.

Sanoma Corporation's Board of Directors has announced the record and payment dates for the third dividend installment of EUR 0.11 per share for 2023. Shareholders registered by 5 November 2024 will receive the payment on 12 November 2024. The total 2023 dividend of EUR 0.37 per share was to be paid in three parts: EUR 0.13 per share was paid on 26 April 2024, and another EUR 0.13 on 24 September 2024, with the final installment in November. Sanoma is a learning and media company operating in 12 European countries with over 5,000 employees, focusing on sustainability and educational products. In 2023, Sanoma's net sales were approximately 1.4 billion euros, with an operational EBIT margin of 12.6%. Sanoma shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.

Sanoma Corporation announced the issuance of EUR 150 million in senior unsecured social notes, maturing on 13 September 2027 with a fixed annual interest rate of 4.000 percent and an issue price of 99.872 percent. The Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority has approved the listing prospectus, available on Sanoma’s website. Sanoma has applied to list the notes on Nasdaq Helsinki's sustainable bonds list, with trading expected to start around 19 September 2024 under the code SANOJ400027. Nordea Bank Abp and Swedbank AB acted as joint lead managers. Sanoma operates in twelve European countries, focusing on learning and media, and is committed to sustainability and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. In 2023, Sanoma reported net sales of approximately EUR 1.4 billion and an operational EBIT margin of 12.6%. Sanoma shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. The information is not intended for distribution in certain countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, where it would be unlawful.

Sanoma Corporation has announced its financial reporting schedule for 2025. The company will release its Full-Year Result for 2024 on Tuesday, 11 February 2025. Subsequent reports include the Interim Report for 1 January–31 March 2025 on Tuesday, 29 April, the Half-Year Report for 1 January–30 June 2025 on Wednesday, 30 July, and the Interim Report for 1 January–30 September 2025 on Thursday, 30 October. Sanoma will observe a 30-day silent period before publishing financial information. The Financial Statements and Directors’ Report for 2024 will be published during the week starting 31 March 2025. The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled for Tuesday, 29 April 2025 in Helsinki, with the Board of Directors to summon the AGM later. Shareholders can request agenda items for the AGM by sending a written request by Tuesday, 14 January 2025. Sanoma is a learning and media company focused on sustainability, operating in twelve European countries with over 5,000 employees. In 2023, the company reported net sales of approximately €1.4 billion and an operational EBIT margin excluding PPA of 12.6%. Sanoma shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. For more information, contact Kaisa Uurasmaa, Head of Investor Relations and Sustainability, at +358 40 560 5601 or visit sanoma.com.

Sanoma Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has set the record and payment dates for the second instalment of the 2023 dividend, amounting to EUR 0.13 per share. Shareholders registered by 17 September 2024 will receive the dividend on 24 September 2024. The Annual General Meeting had previously decided on a total dividend of EUR 0.37 per share for 2023, to be paid in three instalments. The first instalment was paid in April, and the third instalment's record and payment dates will be determined in October for a November payout. Sanoma is a learning and media company committed to sustainability and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, operating in twelve European countries with over 5,000 employees. In 2023, Sanoma reported net sales of approximately 1.4 billion euros and an operational EBIT margin of 12.6%. Its shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.

Sanoma Corporation announced the issuance of EUR 150 million in senior unsecured social bonds with a three-year maturity, maturing on 13 September 2027, and a fixed annual interest rate of 4.000 percent. The issue price of the notes is 99.872 percent, and the offering was allocated to over 40 investors. The proceeds from the bonds will be used in accordance with Sanoma's Social Bond Framework to support education and contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, specifically Goal 4 on Quality Education. The bonds will be listed on Nasdaq Helsinki's sustainable bonds list. Nordea Bank Abp and Swedbank AB acted as joint lead managers, with Swedbank also advising on the Framework. Sanoma is a learning and media company operating in twelve European countries, employing over 5,000 professionals, with net sales of approximately EUR 1.4 billion in 2023.