Panostaja is an investment company developing Finnish companies in the service and software sectors as an active shareholder. Panostaja provides investors with a unique channel for investing in Finnish growth companies with high expected yields through a balanced diversified portfolio. The company aims to be the most sought-after partner for business owners selling their companies […]
2022 and outlook for 2023 Overall, the net sales of Panostaja’s segments increased significantly in 2022, but the profitability development fell short of our targets. This was due to the persistently unusual operating environment resulting from the energy crisis and inflation, for example. The Group’s net sales for the financial year totaled MEUR 137.9. During […]
CEO Tapio Tommila: “ We built a good foundation for the future ” The operating environment remained out of the ordinary in 2022. Even though recovery from the coronavirus pandemic improved demand and supported the positive development of net sales, new changes, such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the energy crisis and high inflation, imposed […]
We invest in growing SMEs We want to help businesses reach their full potential and work with them to build success stories. We are an investment company that owns and develops unique SMEs in the service and software sectors. Investing in growing and unlisted Finnish SMEs is appealing to many, and we can offer a […]
The development of Panostaja’s segments in 2021 was still encumbered by the detrimental effects of the coronavirus pandemic that gripped the markets, which is why the Group’s net sales remained at the level of the previous financial year at MEUR 133. Panostaja Group’s EBIT weakened, but the largest segment Grano was able to improve its […]
CEO Tapio Tommila: “ Setting a new course through corporate transactions ” The coronavirus pandemic continued to impact the operations of Panostaja and its segments through 2021. As a result, the financial year was still exceptional but also extremely active. Panostaja’s year was characterized by three divestments most of all: Helakeskus in February, Heatmasters in […]
The past financial year and outlook for 2021 The financial period November 1, 2019–October 31, 2020 was in many ways extraordinary due to the uncertainty caused by the coronavirus outbreak. Despite this, Panostaja furthered its development projects and strengthened its role as an active owner. Niko Skyttä was appointed as Panostaja Oy’s CIO and member […]
CEO Tapio Tommila: “ Our segments tackled the challenging situation quickly and successfully. ” These extraordinary times turned the spotlight on short-term goals in an unprecedented manner. As was the case with many other companies, we, along with our segments, initiated measures to protect our staff and adapt our operations. Measures were also taken to […]
Companies we want to invest in We want to help businesses reach their full potential and work with them to build success stories. We are an investment company that owns and develops unique SMEs. Investing in growing and unlisted Finnish SMEs is appealing to many, and we can offer a good channel for this through […]
Why invest in Panostaja? We increase shareholder value by developing and supporting the growth of our segments. Our aim is for the company’s value to have clearly increased once we divest it. We base our operations on continuously increasing shareholder and market value. We have succeeded when the overall yield of a share exceeds the average […]