Inside information: Sanoma considers issuing a social bond

Sanoma Corporation, Inside Information, September 2, 2024 at 10:30 EET

Inside information: Sanoma is considering
the issuance of a social bond

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Sanoma Corporation (“Sanoma”) is considering issuing its first euro-denominated fixed rate social bonds with an expected principal amount of EUR 150 million and a maturity of three years (the “Notes”). The issuance of the Notes may occur in the near future, depending on market conditions. Sanoma would use the net proceeds of the intended issuance of the Notes in accordance with the Social Bond Framework (the “Frame”) published by Sanoma on September 2, 2024.

Nordea Bank Abp and Swedbank AB (publ) (“Swedish bank”) have been appointed to act as joint lead managers in connection with the potential issuance of the Notes. Swedbank acted as advisor in connection with the establishment of the Framework.

Additional information

Kaisa Uurasmaa, Head of Investor Relations and Sustainability, tel. +358 40 560 5601

Sanoma

Sanoma is an innovative and agile learning and media company that impacts the lives of millions of people every day. Our sustainability strategy is designed to maximize our positive brainprint on society and minimize our environmental footprint. We are committed to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and a signatory to the UN Global Compact.

Our learning products and services enable teachers to develop the talents of every child to reach their full potential. We provide print and digital learning content and digital learning and teaching platforms for primary, secondary and vocational education, and are committed to growing our business.

Our Finnish media offer independent journalism and exciting entertainment, also for future generations. Our unique cross-media position offers the widest reach and tailor-made marketing solutions for our business partners.

Today, we operate in twelve European countries and employ more than 5,000 professionals. In 2023, our net sales amounted to approximately EUR 1.4 billion and our operating EBIT margin excl. PPA was 12.6%. Sanoma shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. More information is available at sanoma.com.

Important information

The information contained herein is not for release, publication or distribution, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore or any other country or otherwise in any circumstances in which such release, publication or distribution would be unlawful. The information contained herein does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of the Notes in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration, exemption from registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

This communication does not constitute an offer of securities for sale in the United States. The Notes have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) or under the applicable securities laws of any state of the United States and may not be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons, except pursuant to an applicable exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act.

This communication does not constitute an offer of Notes to the public in the United Kingdom. No prospectus has been approved in the United Kingdom in respect of the Notes. Accordingly, this communication is only directed at (i) persons who are outside the United Kingdom, (ii) persons who have professional experience in matters relating to investments falling within article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (the “Order”), (iii) high net worth entities falling within Article 49(2)(a) to (d) of the Order, or (iv) other persons to whom it may lawfully be communicated, falling within Article 49(1) of the Order (all such persons together being referred to as “relevant persons”). Any person who is not a relevant person must not act or rely on this document or any of its contents.