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Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company has notified Wärtsilä Corporation that its holding in Wärtsilä has fallen below the 5% disclosure threshold for shares and voting rights as of October 17, 2024.

Wärtsilä Corporation has received a notification from BlackRock, Inc. regarding a change in their holdings due to a group restructure following the acquisition of Global Infrastructure Management LLC on October 1, 2024. BlackRock, Inc.'s total holdings, including financial instruments, now amount to 5.49% of Wärtsilä Corporation's total shares and voting rights. Wärtsilä has a total of 591,723,390 shares, each with one vote.

Wärtsilä Corporation has appointed Anu Sirkiä as Executive Vice President, Marketing and Communications, and a member of the Board of Management. She will begin her role by the end of November 2024, reporting to President & CEO Håkan Agnevall. Sirkiä, who succeeds Saara Tahvanainen, brings extensive experience from her previous roles at Amer Sports, KONE, and Aalto University Executive Education. Agnevall expressed confidence in Sirkiä's ability to drive marketing and communications transformation at Wärtsilä. Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets, with a focus on sustainability and decarbonization.

Wärtsilä Corporation has announced the appointment of Nora Steiner-Forsberg as Executive Vice President, Legal and Compliance, and a member of the Board of Management, effective by April 1, 2025. Steiner-Forsberg, currently Executive Vice President, Legal at Fortum, brings extensive experience in international business and legal compliance. Kari Hietanen will continue on the Board of Management, transitioning to the role of Executive Vice President, Public Affairs and Sustainability. The company emphasizes the growing strategic importance of public affairs and sustainability as it focuses on decarbonizing the marine and energy industries. Wärtsilä is a global leader in sustainable technology and services, with net sales of EUR 6.0 billion in 2023.

Wärtsilä Corporation released its Half-year Financial Report for January–June 2024, highlighting improvements in order intake, profitability, and cash flow. The company expects a favorable demand environment in both the Marine and Energy sectors for the next 12 months. President & CEO Håkan Agnevall noted stable market conditions and resilience in economic activity despite global headwinds. Significant developments include a cooperation agreement with AVK for power solutions in European data centres and the launch of a 100% hydrogen-ready engine power plant concept. Wärtsilä's order intake and net sales increased, with notable growth in Marine and Energy sectors. The company reported a 63% rise in comparable operating results and significant improvements in cash flow. A strategic review of Energy Storage & Optimisation is ongoing. Wärtsilä remains focused on sustainable technology and aims to support carbon-neutral shipping and renewable energy futures. An analyst and press conference was scheduled for July 19, 2024.