BlackRock Inc. increases stake in Metso Oyj
Investment firm BlackRock Inc. has notified Metso Oyj of a change in its shareholding. The firm's total holding reached 5.59 percent of Metso's shares and votes.
Helsinki – Investment firm BlackRock Inc. has informed Metso Oyj about a significant shift in its equity position. According to the notification filed on August 26, 2026, BlackRock's combined holdings in Metso's shares and voting rights now amount to 5.59 percent.
The filing details that BlackRock directly holds 41,610,877 shares, representing 5.01 percent of Metso's total share capital and voting rights. Additionally, the firm holds financial instruments tied to Metso shares, equating to 4,731,454 shares, which accounts for an additional 0.57 percent.
Metso Oyj's total number of shares and votes stands at 828,972,440. This notification indicates that BlackRock's total stake crossed a reporting threshold, necessitating the disclosure under Finnish Securities Market Act regulations.
This disclosure is mandated by Chapter 9, Sections 5 and 6 of the Finnish Securities Market Act, which require entities to report changes in significant shareholdings. Such notifications ensure transparency in the market regarding major ownership movements in publicly traded companies.