UPM-Kymmene Oyj

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UPM
FI0009005987
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Main Market, Helsinki
Sweden

Om UPM-Kymmene Oyj

UPM is a global forest products group with core businesses in printing papers, speciality papers, label materials and wood products. In its main product areas, UPM is a leading manufacturer in all key markets. UPM has production in 15 countries and employs about 26,000 people. The group's key mills are located in Finland, Germany, France, the UK, Austria, the United States and China.

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UPM will release its Financial Statements for 2024 on February 5, 2025, 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 follow at 13:15 EET, with presentations by President and CEO Massimo Reynaudo and CFO Tapio Korpeinen. Participants can view the webcast online or register for the conference call to ask questions. The webcast will be available on the UPM website for 12 months. UPM focuses on renewable and responsible solutions 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 its shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd.
UPM-Kymmene Corporation announced that Susanna Rinne will take on the role of interim Executive Vice President of the UPM Plywood business area starting January 1, 2025. This change follows the appointment of the current Executive Vice President, Mika Kekki, to lead the UPM Specialty Papers business area from the same date. Susanna Rinne, born in 1970, is currently the Vice President of Strategy & Business Development at UPM Plywood and has been with the company since 1995. The recruitment process for a permanent Executive Vice President for UPM Plywood is ongoing. UPM operates across six business areas and is committed to sustainable and responsible solutions, employing 16,600 people globally with annual sales of approximately EUR 10.5 billion. The company's shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd.
UPM Raflatac has announced the permanent closure of its Kaltenkirchen factory in Germany to enhance efficiency and productivity. The closure will occur in stages throughout 2025, affecting 154 positions. Label material production will be moved to UPM Raflatac’s factories in Poland and Finland, while graphics solutions production will be transferred to Belgium. These changes aim to boost growth in the Films and Graphics business by improving profitability and maximizing synergies. The company plans to centralize production in more cost-effective locations to enhance product quality and customer service. UPM Raflatac is part of UPM, a company focused on renewable and responsible solutions, with operations across six business areas and annual sales of approximately EUR 10.5 billion.
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.

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Nyheter för investerare: UPM:n pääomamarkkinapäivä 2024: Transformaatiosta kasvuun
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Nyheter för investerare: UPM Capital Markets Day 2024: From transformation to growth

UPM held a Capital Markets Day in London, focusing on the theme 'From transformation to growth'. President and CEO Massimo Reynaudo and the Group Executive Team discussed UPM's strategy to accelerate growth in renewable fibres, advanced materials, and decarbonisation solutions. Over the past 15 years, UPM has shifted from a paper producer to a supplier of advanced materials, achieving a 14% annual shareholder return. The company aims to further growth in the next five years, particularly in renewable fibres, advanced materials, and decarbonisation solutions. UPM plans to optimise its production in Uruguay, expand in fast-growing markets, and launch its biochemicals business. The company remains committed to disciplined capital allocation, attractive returns, and sustainability. More information and a replay of the webcast are available on UPM's website.

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Övrig information som ska lämnas enligt börsens regler: UPM on hakenut neljännen vihreän joukkovelkakirjalainansa listaamista Euronext Dubliniin
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Övrig information som ska lämnas enligt börsens regler: UPM has applied for the listing of its fourth Green Bond to Euronext Dublin

UPM-Kymmene Corporation has applied for the listing of its fourth Green Bond, valued at EUR 600 million, on Euronext Dublin. The bond, which matures in August 2034, offers a fixed annual coupon of 3.375% and holds a BBB+ rating from S&P Global Ratings. The proceeds will be used to finance or refinance projects under UPM's Green Finance Framework. Relevant documents are available on UPM’s website. For more information, contact Kenneth Råman or UPM Media Relations. UPM focuses on renewable and responsible solutions across six business areas and is committed to climate change mitigation. The company employs 16,600 people globally and has annual sales of approximately EUR 10.5 billion. UPM shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd.

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Nyheter för investerare: UPM issues its fourth Green Bond

UPM has issued a new EUR 600 million Green Bond under its Euro Medium Term Note Programme and Green Finance Framework, maturing in August 2034 with an annual coupon of 3.375%. The bond is expected to be rated BBB+ by S&P Global Ratings and will be listed on the Irish Stock Exchange (Euronext Dublin). BNP Paribas, Danske Bank, J.P. Morgan, OP Corporate Bank, and SEB were joint bookrunners. The proceeds will finance or refinance projects under UPM's Green Finance Framework, focusing on sustainable forest management, climate-positive products, and renewable energy. This issuance strengthens UPM's position as a leading corporate Green Bond issuer in the Nordics, bringing its total Green Bonds issued to EUR 2,350 million. The company's CFO, Tapio Korpeinen, highlighted the link between this financing and UPM's sustainability goals. UPM employs 16,600 people, with annual sales of approximately EUR 10.5 billion, and is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd.

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Nyheter för investerare: UPM laskee liikkeeseen neljännen vihreän joukkovelkakirjalainansa
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Nyheter för investerare: UPM sulkee Hürthin sanomalehtipaperitehtaan ja yhden hienopaperikoneen Nordland Papierilla - yhteistoimintaneuvottelut työntekijöiden edustajien kanssa saatu päätökseen
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Nyheter för investerare: UPM closes Hürth newsprint mill and one fine paper machine at Nordland Papier - Participation process with the employee representatives concluded

UPM Communication Papers announced the permanent closure of its Hürth newsprint mill and the shutdown of one fine paper machine at Nordland Papier in Dörpen, Germany, affecting 338 positions. Graphic paper production in Hürth will end on 31 August 2024, and at Nordland Papier PM 3 by the end of 2024, reducing annual capacities by 330,000 tonnes of newsprint and 280,000 tonnes of uncoated fine paper. Constructive dialogues with employee representatives led to socially responsible solutions. The financial impact remains unchanged from the May announcement. UPM Communication Papers, headquartered in Germany, employs about 6,000 people and operates 11 paper mills globally. UPM is committed to sustainability and climate change mitigation, employing 16,600 people worldwide with annual sales of approximately EUR 10.5 billion.

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Nyheter för investerare: UPM Capital Markets Day 2024 in London: Register now

UPM is hosting its Capital Markets Day 2024 on Thursday, 5 September, at the London Stock Exchange Group, 10 Paternoster Square, London. The event is open to investors, analysts, and bankers, offering insights into UPM's strategy, business performance, sustainability, and growth opportunities. The schedule includes registration and lunch from 12:00 to 13:00, presentations and a live webcast from 13:00 to 15:00, and coffee and discussions from 15:00 to 16:00. Participants can register now, and those unable to attend in person can join the live webcast. Recordings will be available on UPM’s website. Contact UPM Investor Relations or Media Relations for more information. UPM focuses on renewable solutions and sustainability, employing 16,600 people globally with annual sales of approximately EUR 10.5 billion.

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