BlackRock Changes Holding in Metso Oyj
Metso Corporation has received a notification regarding a change in BlackRock, Inc.'s shareholding. BlackRock's direct stake in Metso now stands at 4.95 percent.
Helsinki – Metso Corporation announced on July 16, 2026, that it had received a notification from BlackRock, Inc. concerning a change in its shareholding. The notification was filed pursuant to Chapter 9, Sections 5 and 6 of the Finnish Securities Markets Act.
As of July 21, 2026, BlackRock's direct holding in Metso's shares amounted to 41,075,978 shares. This figure represents 4.95 percent of Metso's total shares and votes. Additionally, BlackRock held 5,381,709 Metso shares through financial instruments.
The shares held via financial instruments constituted 0.64 percent of Metso's total share capital. Combined with its direct holdings, BlackRock's overall position in Metso was substantial. The company disclosed the exact aggregated percentage separately.
Under the Securities Markets Act, issuers must be notified when an investor's stake crosses certain thresholds. Such disclosures are intended to provide transparency regarding significant shareholders' activities in listed companies.