Panostaja Oyj Stock Exchange Bulletin, 15th December 2014, 16.30 p.m.
PAYING PANOSTAJA OYJ BOARD MEMBERS’ FEES IN THE FORM OF SHARES HELD BY THE COMPANY
With reference to Board meeting fees, Panostaja Oyj’s AGM decided on 29st January 2014 that about 40% of the fee paid to a board member should be paid in accordance with the share issue authorisation given to the Board by transferring company shares to each Board member unless a Board member should already own more than one per cent of the total share capital on the date of the AGM. If a Board member’s holding in the company on the date of the AGM should exceed one per cent of the total share capital, the fee shall be paid fully in cash. Panostaja Oyj’s Board also decided at its organisational meeting held upon completion of the AGM to implement the AGM decision concerning Board member fees paid as shares in such a way that shares are transferred on a quarterly basis on the date following publication of the quarterly/annual report.
According to decisions taken at the AGM and by the Board, Panostaja Oyj transferred to Board members a total of 14,634 shares as part of their Board meeting fees as follows:
A total of 4,878 shares were transferred to the chairman of the Board Jukka Ala-Mello. As a result of the transfer, his holdings in Panostaja Oyj and other instruments issued by Panostaja Oyj amount to 147,860 shares.
A total of 2,439 shares were transferred to Board member Eero Eriksson. As a result of the transfer, his holdings in Panostaja Oyj and other instruments issued by Panostaja Oyj amount to 37,530 shares.
A total of 2,439 shares were transferred to Board member Hannu Tarkkonen. As a result of the transfer, his holdings in Panostaja Oyj and other instruments issued by Panostaja Oyj amount to 63,387 shares.
A total 2,439 shares were transferred to Board member Antero Virtanen. As a result of the transfer, his holdings in Panostaja Oyj and other instruments issued by Panostaja Oyj amount to 20,915 shares.
A total of 2,439 shares were transferred to Board member Jukka Terhonen. As a result of the transfer, his holdings in Panostaja Oyj and other instruments issued by Panostaja Oyj amount to 60,915 shares.
Fees for Board member Mikko Koskenkorva have been paid fully in cash, as Mikko Koskenkorva’s holding on the date of the AGM exceeded the one per cent limit set by the AGM. Mikko Koskenkorva’s holdings in Panostaja Oyj and other instruments issued by Panostaja Oyj amount to 1,245,139 shares.
The CEO and the members of the Senior Management Team are involved in a share bonus system. The company´s management owns shares directly and through influential organizations. The Board of Directors of Panostaja Oyj decides on the principles underlying the reward scheme for the CEO and the Members of the Senior Management Team. On December 11, 2014, the Board decided to transfer 30,000 shares to the Senior Management Team members.
A total of 11,886 shares were transferred to CEO Juha Sarsama. As a result of the transfer, his holdings in Panostaja Oyj and other instruments issued by Panostaja Oyj amount to 452,386 shares.
A total of 6,793 shares were transferred to Senior Management Team member CFO Simo Mustila. As a result of the transfer, his holdings in Panostaja Oyj and other instruments issued by Panostaja Oyj amount to 246,793 shares.
A total of 6,793 shares were transferred to Senior Management Team member Tapio Tommila. As a result of the transfer, his holdings in Panostaja Oyj and other instruments issued by Panostaja Oyj amount to 206,793 shares.
A total of 4,528 shares were transferred to Senior Management Team member Minna Telanne. As a result of the transfer, his holdings in Panostaja Oyj and other instruments issued by Panostaja Oyj amount to 4,528 shares.
As a result of the transfer, the company holds a total of 384,424 shares.
PANOSTAJA OYJ, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Juha Sarsama
CEO
For further information, please contact Juha Sarsama +358 40 774 2099
Panostaja is an investment company developing Finnish SMEs in the role of an active majority shareholder. The company aims to be the most sought-after partner for business owners selling their companies as well as for the best managers and investors. Together with its partners, Panostaja increases the Group's shareholder value and creates Finnish success stories. Panostaja operates in eight business segments, and Panostaja Group employs some 1,100 staff. Panostaja’s shares (PNA1V) are quoted on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Stock Exchange. In the 2014 financial year, the Group’s official net sales totaled MEUR 154,8.