The return on Solidium’s shareholdings during the review period 1 January–30 June 2025 was 13.3 percent. The value of the shareholdings increased during the period from EUR 6,867 million to EUR 7,584 million. At the beginning of the review period, Solidium distributed EUR 312 million in dividends to the State of Finland.
Strong performance by portfolio companies in an uncertain environment
Despite the unstable geopolitical situation, Solidium’s shareholdings and the Helsinki Stock Exchange more broadly performed well during the first half of the year. In early April, President Trump’s tariff decisions in the United States and growing fears of a trade war caused temporary turbulence in the stock markets. However, the markets recovered quickly, and the share prices of Solidium’s portfolio companies also returned to their previous levels after a short decline. Outokumpu, Metso, Anora and Sampo performed best.
Matts Rosenberg was appointed as CEO of Solidium
Matts Rosenberg was appointed CEO of Solidium on 9 April 2025 and assumed his new role on 11 August 2025. Matts has more than 20 years of experience in active ownership, investing and corporate transactions.
“Solidium represents for me long-term and responsible ownership, and it holds a unique position in the Finnish business community. Together with Solidium’s professional team, network and other stakeholders, my goal is to enhance the impact of our operations and accelerate value creation,” commented Matts Rosenberg.
Further information:
CEO Matts Rosenberg, call-back requests, Jaana Lahti, tel. +358 50 339 8801
Attachment:
Solidium’s half-year report 1.1.-30.6.2025
Solidium is a limited liability company wholly owned by the State of Finland. Its mission is to strengthen and stabilise Finnish ownership in nationally important companies and increase the value of its holdings in the long term. The market value of Solidium’s total investments is approximately 7.9 billion euros. Further information: www.solidium.fi/en.