Changes in the shareholding in Ahlstrom Corporation
Ahlstrom Corporation STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE May 28, 2014 at 13.00
Changes in the shareholding in Ahlstrom Corporation
Ahlstrom Corporation has on May 28, 2014 received an announcement under Chapter 9, Section 5 of the Securities Market Act, according to which Ahlström Capital Oy's shareholding has increased above the 10% threshold.
According to the announcement, a transaction between Ahlström Capital Oy and Antti Ahlström Perilliset Oy has been completed. Following the transaction, the 4,674,802 shares in Ahlstrom Corporation owned by Antti Ahlström Perilliset Oy, representing a total of 10.02% of the share capital and voting rights in Ahlstrom Corporation, were transferred to Ahlström Capital Oy.
According to the announcement, the shareholding of Ahlström Capital Oy in Ahlstrom Corporation has exceeded 5% (1/20) and 10% (1/10). Ahlström Capital Oy now owns 4,754,479 shares of Ahlstrom Corporation, which includes indirect ownership through AC Invest Six B.V. This represents a total of 10.19% of the share capital and voting rights of Ahlstrom Corporation.
Ahlstrom Corporation has on May 28, 2014 received an announcement under Chapter 9, Section 5 of the Securities Market Act, according to which Antti Ahlström Perilliset Oy's shareholding has fallen to zero.
According to the announcement, a transaction between Ahlström Capital Oy and Antti Ahlström Perilliset Oy has been completed on May 28, 2014. Following the transaction, the 4,674,802 shares in Ahlstrom Corporation owned by Antti Ahlström Perilliset Oy, representing a total of 10.02% of the share capital and voting rights in Ahlstrom Corporation, were transferred to Ahlström Capital Oy.
According to the announcement, the shareholding of Antti Ahlström Perilliset Oy in Ahlstrom Corporation has fallen below 10% (1/10) and 5% (1/20).
Ahlstrom Corporation's share capital consists of 46,670,608 shares, each entitling to one vote.
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Ahlstrom in brief
Ahlstrom is a high performance fiber-based materials company, partnering with leading businesses around the world to help them stay ahead. We aim to grow with a product offering for clean and healthy environment. Our materials are used in everyday applications such as filters, medical fabrics, life science and diagnostics, wallcoverings and food packaging. In 2013, Ahlstrom's net sales from the continuing operations amounted to EUR 1 billion. Our 3,500 employees serve customers in 24 countries. Ahlstrom's share is quoted on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki. More information available at www.ahlstrom.com.