2024 financial period in brief

During the November 1, 2023–October 31, 2024 financial period, Panostaja continued its long-term efforts to improve profitability. The work yielded results as the company achieved a significant improvement in profitability despite the challenging market situation. The profitability of all Panostaja segments was improved, thanks to which EBIT was increased by a total of MEUR 3.6 during the financial period.

Finland’s economic situation remained modest through the 2024 financial period, which was reflected by the financial situation of our segments. Especially the first half of the financial year reflected the uncertain situation of the markets and the delays in the investment decisions of customers. Despite the difficult market situation, net sales improved in three of the segments during the financial period.

Panostaja continued to explore new corporate acquisition opportunities in the 2024 financial period. That said, the higher interest level and the uncertainty of the economic outlook have weighed down activity in corporate acquisitions. The valuation environment has also continued to be challenging, and the competition for good acquisitions has remained fierce.

In the 2024 financial period, Panostaja’s team gained a new CFO and development director. The new members of the management team bolster the strategic segment focus with regard to software business. The company continued its systematic responsibility efforts in 2024 and focused especially on active stakeholder dialogue and laying the foundation for CSRD reporting.

Focuses for the 2025 financial period

The economy is expected to take a turn for the better in the coming 2025 financial period. If this happens, it will support the positive development of Panostaja’s segments. In the event that the general economic outlook becomes brighter, the corporate acquisition market may also recover in 2025.

Panostaja will continue its persistent efforts in line with its strategic themes. The aim for the 2025 financial period is to update the portfolio through investments in the service and software sectors. The efforts to improve the competitiveness and profitability of Panostaja’s segments will also be continued in 2025. In addition to this, Panostaja will continue its responsibility efforts persistently in 2025.

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