WISA Group Plc, Stock Exchange Release (Major shareholdings notification), November 13, 2026, at 11:30 EET
WISA Group Plc: Notification of change in holdings according to Chapter 9, Section 10 of the Finnish Securities Markets Act
WISA Group Plc ("WISA") has on November 11, 2026, received a notification under Chapter 9, Section 5 of the Securities Markets Act, according to which also the subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Goldman Sachs International's holding of WISA's shares and voting rights on November 10, 2026, exceeded the threshold of 5 per cent. According to the notification, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.'s shareholding, including the full chain of controlled undertakings, in WISA is 5.66% per cent of WISA's shares and voting rights.
Details of 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 | 5.44% | 0.22% | 5.66% | 527,324,046 |
| Position of previous notification (if applicable) | 5.25% | 0.19% | 5.44% |
| A: Shares and voting rights | ||||
| Class/type of shares ISIN code (if possible) | Direct (SMA 9:5) | Indirect (SMA 9:6 and 9:7) | Direct (SMA 9:5) | Indirect (SMA 9:6 and 9:7) |
| FI4000603345 | 28,676,665 | 5.44% | ||
| SUBTOTAL A | 28,676,665 | 5.44% | ||
| 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 |
| Securities Lending | Open | Physical | 354,586 | 0.07% | |
| Call Option | 21/12/2026 | Cash | 2,381 | 0.0005% | |
| Swap | 30/04/2027 | Cash | 272,445 | 0.05% | |
| Swap | 01/10/2036 | Cash | 229,195 | 0.04% | |
| Swap | 06/10/2036 | Cash | 137,458 | 0.03% | |
| Swap | 15/08/2031 | Cash | 47,770 | 0.01% | |
| Swap | 04/09/2028 | Cash | 30,034 | 0.01% | |
| Swap | 13/08/2029 | Cash | 29,339 | 0.01% | |
| Swap | 20/02/2036 | Cash | 22,076 | 0.004% | |
| Swap | 23/10/2036 | Cash | 18,796 | 0.004% | |
| Swap | 12/12/2035 | Cash | 14,383 | 0.003% | |
| Swap | 11/06/2029 | Cash | 12,567 | 0.002% | |
| Swap | 15/12/2026 | Cash | 7,210 | 0.001% | |
| Swap | 03/09/2036 | Cash | 4,335 | 0.001% | |
| Swap | 30/10/2028 | Cash | 1,215 | 0.0002% | |
| Swap | 29/11/2027 | Cash | 100 | 0.00002% | |
| Swap | 10/02/2027 | Cash | 36 | 0.00001% | |
| Swap | 28/05/2031 | Cash | 2 | 0.0000004% | |
| Swap | 03/11/2031 | Cash | 1 | 0.0000002% | |
| SUBTOTAL B | 1,183,929 | 0.22% | |||
Full chain of controlled undertakings starting with the ultimate controlling natural person or legal entity:
| Name | % of shares and voting rights | % of shares and voting rights through financial instruments | Total of both |
| The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | |||
| Goldman Sachs (UK) L.L.C. | |||
| Goldman Sachs Group UK Limited | |||
| Goldman Sachs International | 5.08% | 5.29% | |
| The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | |||
| GSAM Holdings LLC | |||
| Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. | |||
| The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | |||
| Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC | |||
| The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | |||
| The Goldman Sachs Trust Company, National Association | |||
| The Goldman Sachs Trust Company of Delaware | |||
| The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | |||
| GSAM Holdings LLC | |||
| GSAMI Holdings I LLC | |||
| GSAMI Holdings II Ltd | |||
| Goldman Sachs Asset Management International Holdings Ltd | |||
| Goldman Sachs Asset Management International | |||
| The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | |||
| Goldman Sachs Bank USA | |||
| Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE | |||
| The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | |||
| GSAM Holdings LLC | |||
| Goldman Sachs Asset Management Holdings LLC | |||
| Goldman Sachs Asset Management UK Holdings I Ltd | |||
| Goldman Sachs Asset Management UK Holdings II Ltd | |||
| Goldman Sachs Asset Management Holdings I B.V. / Goldman Sachs Asset Management Holdings II B.V. | |||
| Goldman Sachs Asset Management Holdings B.V. | |||
| Goldman Sachs Asset Management International Holdings B.V. | |||
| Goldman Sachs Asset Management B.V. |
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WISA Group in brief
WISA Group ("WISA") is one of the leading plywood producers in Europe, specializing in high-quality WISA plywood and veneer for demanding applications where consistent quality, technical performance and reliable service are central. WISA supplies high-quality hardwood and softwood products to customers in panel trading and construction, vehicle flooring, LNG shipbuilding, parquet manufacturing and other industrial applications. The wood raw material for WISA products is sourced mainly from European sources in accordance with chain-of-custody systems fulfilling the requirements of FSC and PEFC standards, with full traceability throughout the supply chain.
The company operates seven production units in Finland and Estonia and serves customers across Europe through a network of sales offices and warehouses. WISA Group's shares are listed on the regulated market of Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. www.wisa.com