BlackRock increases holding in Wärtsilä above 5% threshold


Wärtsilä Corporation (HEL: WRT1V) announced that BlackRock, Inc. has crossed the 5% ownership threshold.

Wärtsilä Corporation has received a flagging notification from BlackRock, Inc., pursuant to Chapter 9, Section 10 of the Finnish Securities Market Act, stating that on 28 October 2025, BlackRock’s total holding in Wärtsilä exceeded the 5% disclosure threshold.

Following the transaction, BlackRock’s total ownership amounts to 5.01% of Wärtsilä’s shares and voting rights. Of this, 4.92% represents holdings in shares and voting rights, while 0.09% are held through various financial instruments, including securities lending and CFDs. The total number of Wärtsilä’s outstanding shares and voting rights is 591,723,390. Prior to the transaction, BlackRock’s holdings were below the 5% reporting limit.

BlackRock, one of the world’s largest asset management firms, frequently adjusts its positions as part of its global portfolio management activities. The crossing of this threshold requires public disclosure in Finland under transparency regulations, ensuring that investors are informed of significant changes in ownership among major shareholders of listed companies such as Wärtsilä.

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets, helping customers improve their environmental and economic performance worldwide.






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