Marimekko Corporation: Managers' transactions (Chen)
Marimekko Corporation, Managers' transactions, 19 May 2025 at 4.30 p.m. EESTMarimekko Corporation: Managers' transactions (Chen)Marimekko Corporation's Annual General Meeting held on 15 April 2025 resolved that approximately 40 percent of the annual remuneration of the members of the Board of Directors will be paid in Marimekko's shares acquired from the market. Pursuant to the resolution, shares have been acquired as follows:____________________________________________
Person subject to the notification requirementName: Chen, CarolPosition: Member of the Board/Deputy memberIssuer: Marimekko CorporationLEI: 74370053IOY42B9YJ350
Notification type: INITIAL NOTIFICATIONReference number: 74370053IOY42B9YJ350_20250519091659_45____________________________________________
Transaction date: 2025-05-16Venue: XHELInstrument type: SHAREISIN: FI0009007660Nature of the transaction: RECEIPT OF A SHARE-BASED INCENTIVE
Transaction details(1): Volume: 909 Unit price: 0.00 EUR
Aggregated transactions(1): Volume: 909 Volume weighted average price: 0.00 EUR
MARIMEKKO CORPORATIONReleased by: Corporate Communications, Anna Tuominen, tel. +358 40 584 6944DISTRIBUTION:Nasdaq Helsinki LtdKey media
Marimekko is a Finnish lifestyle design company renowned for its original prints and colors. The company's product portfolio includes high-quality clothing, bags and accessories as well as home décor items ranging from textiles to tableware. When Marimekko was founded in 1951, its unparalleled printed fabrics gave it a strong and unique identity. In 2024, the company's net sales totaled EUR 183 million and comparable operating profit margin was 17.5 percent. Globally, there are roughly 170 Marimekko stores, and online store serves customers in 39 countries. The key markets are Northern Europe, the Asia-Pacific region and North America. The Group employs about 480 people. The company's share is quoted on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. www.marimekko.com
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