Orthex Corporation, Stock exchange release, 9 November 2026 at 10.50 a.m. EET
Orthex Corporation has on 6 November 2026 been informed that the combined holdings of Handelsbanken Microcap Norden and Handelsbanken Nordiska Småbolag managed by Handelsbanken Fonder AB ("Handelsbanken") of the shares and votes in Orthex has exceeded the threshold of 5% on 5 November 2026.
Total positions of Handelsbanken in the company according to the notification:
| % of shares and voting rights | % of shares and voting rights through financial instruments | Total of both in % | Total number of shares and voting rights in issuer | |
| Resulting situation on the date which threshold was crossed or reached | 5.40% | 5.40% | 17,758,854 | |
| Position of previous notification (if applicable) | 4.93% | 4.93% |
Notified details of the resulting situation on the date on which the threshold was crossed:
A: Shares and voting rights
| Number of shares and voting rights | % of shares and voting rights | |||
| Class/type of shares | Direct (SMA 9:5) | Indirect (SMA 9:6 and 9:7) | Direct (SMA 9:5) | Indirect (SMA 9:6 and 9:7) |
| FI4000480504 | 958,181 | 0 | 5.40% | 0% |
| SUBTOTAL A | 958,181 | 5.40% | ||
Further enquiries:
Saara Mäkelä, CFO, Orthex Corporation
Tel. +358 (0)40 083 8782
saara.makela@orthexgroup.com
Distribution:
Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd
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Orthex in brief
Orthex (ORTHEX, Nasdaq Helsinki, Finland) is a European houseware company offering a broad assortment of safe and durable products with a mission to create long-lasting solutions for an organised and enjoyable home. Orthex's main consumer brands are SmartStore™ in storage products, GastroMax™ in kitchenware and Orthex™ in home and garden products.
Orthex aims to be the industry benchmark in sustainability. Orthex's high-quality products are made for long-term use and are recyclable in all our markets. We are actively increasing the share of recycled and renewable raw materials in our products. At the same time, we continuously strive to reduce our emissions and to minimise our impact on the planet. Read more www.orthexgroup.com.
Orthex's net sales in 2025 were 87.2 million euros. The company has customers in more than 40 countries and local sales organisations in the Nordics, Germany, France, the UK, and the Benelux.