Nokian Tyres: Disclosure under chapter 9, section 10 of the securities market act
Nokian Tyres plc Stock Exchange Release November 14, 2018, at 8:45 a.m.
Nokian Tyres has received an announcement from Bridgestone Corporation on November 13, 2018, in accordance with the Finnish Securities Market Act Chapter 9, Section 5. According to the announcement Bridgestone Corporation’s direct holding in Nokian Tyres shares fell below level of 10% of the share capital in Nokian Tyres plc, as a result of share transactions concluded on November 12, 2018. The direct shareholding was 13,750,000, shares, representing 9.96% of Nokian Tyres’ 138,040,257 shares and voting rights.
Total positions of Bridgestone Corporation subject to the notification:
| % of shares and voting rights (total of A) | % of shares and voting rights through financial instruments (total of B) | Total of both in % (A+B) | Total number of shares and voting rights of issuer | |
| Resulting situation on the date on which threshold was crossed or reached | 9.96% | n/a | 9.96% | 138,040,257 |
| Positions of previous notification | 14.99% | n/a | 14.99% |
Notified details of the resulting situation on the date on which the threshold was crossed or reached:
A: Shares and voting rights:
| Class/type of shares ISIN code | Number of shares and voting rights | Number of shares and voting rights | % of shares and voting rights | % of shares and voting rights |
| Direct (SMA 9:5) | Indirect (SMA 9:6 and 9:7) |
Direct (SMA 9:5) | Indirect (SMA 9:6 and 9:7) |
|
| FI0009005318 | 13,750,000 | 9.96% | ||
| SUBTOTAL A | 13,750,000 | 9.96% |
B: Financial instruments according to SMA 9:6a:
| Type of financial instrument |
Expiration date | Exercise/ Conversion Period |
Physical or cash settlement |
Number of shares and voting rights |
% of shares and voting rights |
| n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| SUBTOTAL B | n/a | n/a |
Nokian Tyres plc
Päivi Antola, tel. +358 10 401 7327
SVP, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations
Distribution: Nasdaq Helsinki Oy, media and www.nokiantyres.com
Nokian Tyres is the world’s northernmost tyre manufacturer and one of the most sustainable companies in the industry. We offer peace of mind in all conditions by developing high-quality, safe and eco-friendly tyres for passenger cars, trucks and heavy machinery. We are especially well known for our innovative winter tyres. Our group also includes the Vianor chain, specialising in vehicle maintenance and tyre services. In 2017, the company’s turnover was approximately EUR 1.6 billion and it employed some 4,600 people. Nokian Tyres is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Further information: www.nokiantyres.com