Verkkokauppa.com Oyj

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FI4000049812
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Main Market, Helsinki
Sweden

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Verkkokauppa.com Oyj released preliminary unaudited information regarding its 2024 financial results. The company's revenue declined by 6.9% to EUR 140.2 million in the last quarter of 2024, largely due to weak demand in discretionary categories such as Televisions, Mobile Phones, and Gaming, although IT and Toys performed better. For the full year 2024, revenue decreased by 7.0% to EUR 467.8 million. The comparable operating result (EBIT) for the fourth quarter was EUR 3.8 million, or 2.7% of revenue, showing an improvement driven by higher gross margins and cost-saving measures. However, the full year 2024 comparable EBIT was EUR 1.8 million, or 0.4% of revenue. The company had anticipated lower revenue and comparable EBIT for 2024 compared to 2023, when revenue was EUR 502.9 million and comparable EBIT was EUR 6.1 million. Verkkokauppa.com will release its full financial statement for 2024 on February 6, 2025. The company is a leading Finnish retailer of consumer electronics and home & leisure products, operating online and through four megastores. It was founded in 1992 and is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Stock Exchange.
Verkkokauppa.com Oyj's Shareholders’ Nomination Board has proposed that the Board of Directors for the company consists of seven members, with specific individuals nominated for re-election at the Annual General Meeting scheduled for April 8, 2025. The nominees have agreed to elect Arja Talma as the Chair of the Board if elected. Most nominees are independent, except for Samuli Seppälä and Enel Sintonen. The proposed remuneration for the Board members includes annual fees partly paid in company shares and partly in cash, with the possibility of full cash payment under certain conditions. Committee fees will be paid in cash, and members will be reimbursed for travel and other related expenses. The Nomination Board includes representatives from the company’s largest shareholders. Verkkokauppa.com, a leading Finnish retailer, reported a revenue of EUR 503 million in 2023 and employs about 600 professionals. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Stock Exchange.
Verkkokauppa.com Oyj's Shareholders' Nomination Board has proposed that the Board of Directors remain with seven members, recommending the re-election of Robin Bade, Henrik Pankakoski, Kati Riikonen, Irmeli Rytkönen, Samuli Seppälä, Enel Sintonen, and Arja Talma. If any candidate is unavailable, the remaining candidates will be elected, and the number of board members will match the available candidates. The Board members will choose the Chair, with the nominees indicating a preference for Arja Talma as Chair. Most nominees are independent, except for Seppälä and Sintonen. The annual fees for Board members will remain the same, with 50% paid in company shares and the rest in cash, unless restrictions apply. Committee fees will also stay the same, paid in cash, with compensation for travel and lodging expenses. The Nomination Board includes representatives from the three largest shareholders. Verkkokauppa.com, an e-commerce company, was founded in 1992, with a 2024 revenue of EUR 468 million and about 600 employees, and is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.
Verkkokauppa.com Oyj announced that it will release its Financial Statements Bulletin on February 6, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. Finnish time. CEO Panu Porkka will present the results in a live webcast in Finnish at 10:00 a.m. and in English at 11:00 a.m. on the same day. The webcasts can be accessed online, and questions can be submitted via email. Presentation materials will be available on the company's investor website after the report is published, and a recording of the presentation will be accessible on-demand. Verkkokauppa.com is an e-commerce company founded in 1992, known for fast deliveries and competitive prices, with a revenue of EUR 503 million in 2023. It is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki stock exchange. For further information, contact Tomi Lindell, Head of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications.
Verkkokauppa.com Oyj announced that, in line with a resolution from its Annual General Meeting on April 4, 2024, the annual fee for its Board of Directors will be paid in four equal installments using company shares. Consequently, 2,561 shares were transferred to Enel Sintonen, a member of the Board, as part of a share-based incentive. This transaction was reported in compliance with Article 19 of the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The shares were transferred at a unit price of 0 EUR. Verkkokauppa.com is a prominent Finnish retailer specializing in consumer electronics and home and leisure products, operating both online and through four megastores. In 2023, the company reported a revenue of EUR 503 million and employs approximately 600 individuals. It is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Stock Exchange.
On April 4, 2024, Verkkokauppa.com Oyj's Annual General Meeting decided that the Board of Directors' annual fee would be paid in four equal installments using company shares. As a result, 2,561 shares were transferred to Henrik Pankakoski, a board member, as part of a share-based incentive, with no monetary transaction involved. This initial notification was made under Article 19 of the EU Market Abuse Regulation. Verkkokauppa.com is a Finnish retailer specializing in consumer electronics and home products, operating online and through four megastores. In 2023, the company had a revenue of EUR 503 million and employs about 600 people. It is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Stock Exchange.
Verkkokauppa.com Oyj announced a managers' transaction involving Irmeli Rytkönen, a member of its Board of Directors. On April 4, 2024, the company's Annual General Meeting decided that the Board's annual fee would be paid in four equal installments in the form of Verkkokauppa.com shares, either purchased from the market or using the company's treasury shares. As a result, on October 25, 2024, a total of 2,561 shares were transferred to Rytkönen as a share-based incentive, with a unit price of 0 EUR. Verkkokauppa.com is a leading Finnish retailer of consumer electronics and home & leisure products, serving both consumer and business customers online and through four megastores. Founded in 1992, the company had a revenue of EUR 503 million in 2023 and employs about 600 people. It is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Stock Exchange.
On October 25, 2024, Verkkokauppa.com Oyj announced a transaction involving Arja Talma, a member of its Board of Directors. In line with a resolution from the company's Annual General Meeting on April 4, 2024, Talma received 5,123 shares as part of her annual board fee. The shares were transferred as a share-based incentive, with a unit price of 0 EUR. Verkkokauppa.com is a Finnish retailer specializing in consumer electronics and home products, operating both online and through four megastores. The company, which was founded in 1992, reported a revenue of EUR 503 million in 2023 and is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Stock Exchange.

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Nyheter för investerare: Verkkokauppa.com's Capital Markets Day on 30 May 2024

Verkkokauppa.com Oyj has invited investors, analysts, and media representatives to its Capital Markets Day on 30 May 2024. The event will take place at Studio Eliel in Helsinki, starting at 11:00 with lunch, followed by presentations from the CEO and other company executives. The company will discuss its growth strategy and financial targets. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in informal discussions with the management. The event will also be broadcasted live on the company's investor website. Verkkokauppa.com is a leading e-commerce company in Finland with a revenue of EUR 503 million in 2023.

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Ändring av styrelse/ledning/revisor: Verkkokauppa.com Oyj: Jesper Blomster appointed as new CFO and member of the management team in Verkkokauppa.com Oyj

Jesper Blomster has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and a member of the management team at Verkkokauppa.com Oyj, effective from May 7, 2024. Blomster, who previously worked at Fiskars and held key finance positions at other companies, replaces the current CFO Mikko Forsell. CEO Panu Porkka praised Blomster's experience and versatility in finance roles and retail. Verkkokauppa.com is an e-commerce company based in Finland, listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki stock exchange, with a revenue of EUR 503 million in 2023.

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Flaggningsanmälan: Verkkokauppa.com Oyj: Announcement of a change in shareholding according to Chapter 9, Section 10 of the Finnish Securities Market Act; Samuli Seppälä's holding in Verkkokauppa.com

Verkkokauppa.com Oyj has announced a change in shareholding, as per the Finnish Securities Market Act. The company received a notification on 3 May 2024 that Samuli Seppälä's stake in the firm had fallen below 30%. Following the transaction, Seppälä now holds 29.43% or 13,347,000 shares of Verkkokauppa.com Oyj. The company, an e-commerce pioneer, has a total of 45,354,532 shares, each corresponding to one vote. Verkkokauppa.com Oyj reported revenue of EUR 503 million in 2023 and is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki stock exchange.

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Transaktioner utförda av personer i ledande ställning: Verkkokauppa.com Oyj - Managers' Transactions - Seppälä

Verkkokauppa.com Oyj, an e-commerce company, has received a notification from its board member, Samuli Seppälä, about a transaction he made with the company's financial instrument. The transaction, which was off-exchange, involved the disposal of 280,000 shares at a unit price of 2.2 EUR. This information is in line with the Article 19 of the EU Market Abuse Regulation. Verkkokauppa.com, which was founded in 1992, is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki stock exchange and had a revenue of EUR 503 million in 2023.

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Transaktioner utförda av personer i ledande ställning: Verkkokauppa.com Oyj - Managers' Transactions - Irmeli Rytkönen

The Annual General Meeting of Verkkokauppa.com Oyj, an e-commerce company, decided on 4 April 2024 that the company's Board of Directors' annual fee would be paid in four equal instalments in Verkkokauppa.com shares. These shares can either be bought from the market or taken from the company's treasury shares. As per this resolution, 1,953 shares have been transferred to Irmeli Rytkönen, a board member. The transaction was carried out outside a trading venue and is part of a share-based incentive. The company, listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki stock exchange, had a revenue of EUR 503 million in 2023 and employs around 700 people.

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Transaktioner utförda av personer i ledande ställning: Verkkokauppa.com Oyj - Managers' Transactions - Robin Bade

The Annual General Meeting of Verkkokauppa.com Oyj, held on 4 April 2024, decided that the company's Board of Directors' annual fee would be paid in four equal instalments using Verkkokauppa.com shares. Following this decision, Robin Bade, a member of the board, received a total of 1,953 shares. The shares were either purchased from the market or taken from the company's treasury shares. This transaction is in compliance with Article 19 of the EU Market Abuse Regulation. Verkkokauppa.com Oyj is a leading e-commerce company based in Finland, listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki stock exchange.

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Transaktioner utförda av personer i ledande ställning: Verkkokauppa.com Oyj - Managers' Transactions - Enel Sintonen

Verkkokauppa.com Oyj has announced that, as per the decision made at the Annual General Meeting on 4 April 2024, the annual fee for the company's Board of Directors will be paid in four equal installments using company shares. Following this resolution, 1,953 shares have been transferred to board member Enel Sintonen. The transaction was not conducted on a trading venue and the shares were received as a part of a share-based incentive. The company, a pioneer in e-commerce, reported a revenue of EUR 503 million in 2023 and employs around 700 people.

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Transaktioner utförda av personer i ledande ställning: Verkkokauppa.com Oyj - Managers' Transactions - Henrik Pankakoski

The Annual General Meeting of Verkkokauppa.com Oyj on 4 April 2024 decided that the annual fee of the company's Board of Directors would be paid in four equal instalments in Verkkokauppa.com shares. Following this decision, a total of 1,953 shares have been transferred to Board Member Henrik Pankakoski. The shares were either purchased from the market or used from the company's treasury shares. The transfer is part of a share-based incentive scheme, with each share valued at 0 EUR.

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Transaktioner utförda av personer i ledande ställning: Verkkokauppa.com Oyj - Managers' Transactions - Kati Riikonen

Verkkokauppa.com Oyj has announced that, following a resolution made at the Annual General Meeting on 4 April 2024, it has transferred a total of 1,953 shares to board member Kati Riikonen. This is part of the company's policy to pay the annual fee of the company's Board of Directors in four equal instalments in Verkkokauppa.com shares. The shares can either be purchased from the market or taken from the company's treasury shares. This transaction is in line with the EU Market Abuse Regulation.

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Transaktioner utförda av personer i ledande ställning: Verkkokauppa.com Oyj - Managers' Transactions - Arja Talma

Verkkokauppa.com Oyj, a leading e-commerce company, has announced that as per the decision made during the Annual General Meeting on April 4, 2024, the annual fee of the company's Board of Directors will be paid in four equal installments in the form of company shares. Following this resolution, a total of 3,906 shares have been transferred to Arja Talma, a member of the Board. The transaction was carried out outside a trading venue and as part of a share-based incentive. The details of the transaction were made public as per the EU Market Abuse Regulation. Verkkokauppa.com, founded in 1992, had a revenue of EUR 503 million in 2023 and employs around 700 people.