Valmet Board Approves New Share-Based Incentive Plans For Key Employees

Valmet's Board of Directors has established two new share-based incentive plans—Performance Share Plan 2026–2028 and Restricted Share Pool 2026–2028—to align key employees' interests with shareholders, drive long-term value creation under the 'Lead the Way' strategy, and retain top talent. The Performance Share Plan targets around 200 key employees, including the Executive Leadership Team and CEO, with rewards based on absolute Total Shareholder Return, organic net sales growth, and emission reductions in operations; maximum value equals 767,000 Valmet shares (0.4% of total), paid partly in shares and cash after 2026–2028. The Restricted Share Pool, capped at 115,000 shares (0.1% of total), supports talent retention with rewards tied to Comparable EBITA thresholds and continuous employment, vesting post-2028. Executive Leadership Team members must hold 100% of received shares until their holdings match their prior year's base salary, ensuring ongoing alignment.​