BlackRock Reports Change in Metso Shareholding

Metso Corporation has been notified by BlackRock, Inc. of a change in the latter's holdings of Metso shares, in accordance with Chapter 9, Sections 5 and 6 of the Finnish Securities Markets Act.

As of July 23, 2026, BlackRock's direct holding in Metso shares amounted to 42,583,327 shares, representing 5.13 percent of the total shares and votes. Additionally, BlackRock held 3,857,472 shares through financial instruments, corresponding to 0.46 percent of Metso's total share capital.

This notification signifies that BlackRock's total position, considering both direct holdings and those through financial instruments, has crossed a reporting threshold. Specifically, the direct holding alone exceeds the 5 percent threshold requiring disclosure under Finnish securities law. Changes in major institutional investors' stakes are closely monitored by the market as they can signal shifts in confidence or strategic outlook.

Metso is a global company serving the mining and aggregates industries. BlackRock is one of the world's largest asset managers, and its investment activities are closely watched by market participants.