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VANTAA, FINLAND <\/strong>\u2013 January 30, 2025 \u2014 Canatu (CANATU, Nasdaq First North, Finland), has been awarded the 2024 Listing Award at the Stock Exchange Gala, which recognizes the best publicly listed companies. Canatu is a rapidly growing deep-technology company that develops advanced carbon nanotubes (Canatu CNT), along with related products and manufacturing equipment, for the semiconductor, automotive, and medical diagnostics industries. Read press release in Finnish<\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Stock Exchange Gala jury justified Canatu\u2019s award with the following remarks: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cCanatu is a perfect example of the kind of company the Helsinki Stock Exchange needs more of. Focused on the semiconductor industry, Canatu demonstrates top-tier engineering expertise and cutting-edge technology, as well as the ability to promote, sell, and pursue aggressive growth. The company has successfully delivered on its ambitious growth promises: between 2020 and 2023, Canatu achieved an average annual growth of 108%. Furthermore, Canatu executed the listing process excellently, despite not having the resources of a large company\u201d.<\/p>\nThe Stock Exchange Gala jury<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

In 2024, the company expects its revenue to grow to \u20ac20-25 million, up from \u20ac13.5 million in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThe listing award is one of the most significant honours at the Stock Exchange Gala because newly listed companies foreshadow future economic growth. Growth-oriented Canatu is a great example of the potential and determination for growth that exists in Finnish companies and our domestic stock exchange.”<\/p>\nSari Lounasmeri, CEO, Finnish Foundation for Share Promotion<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

When selecting the recipient of the Listing Award, all companies listed on the main list of the Helsinki Stock Exchange or the First North Growth Market are evaluated. The companies are ranked based on quantitative metrics that reflect the success of their listing (e.g., growth in the number of shareholders, proportion of equity investors among owners). When choosing the winner, the jury also emphasizes qualitative factors, such as the company\u2019s operations and listing communications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“This is a great recognition of our successful listing. We are extremely delighted and grateful for the feedback we have received. The listing process progressed at a record-breaking pace \u2013 the company was prepared for the stock exchange in only 73 days, from the announcement in July to the listing in September. A big thank you to the entire team and the stock exchange for making this possible. Through the listing, we have gained an exceptionally strong board with extensive experience in developing growth companies. We are proud to bring to the Helsinki Stock Exchange a truly unique company at the forefront of EUV technology in the semiconductor industry.”<\/p>\nJuha Kokkonen, CEO, Canatu Plc<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The Listing Award was presented at the Stock Exchange Gala by Sari Elonheimo<\/strong>, Chair of the Board at PwC Finland. In previous years, the award has been given to the asset management company Mandatum, wood industry products manufacturer Koskisen, and Spinnova, a developer of recycled fibres for the textile industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Stock Exchange Gala annually recognizes the best publicly listed companies and their key individuals from the owner\u2019s perspective in six categories: Listing, Chair of the Board, Nomination Committee, Sustainable Growth Achiever, Investor Relations Officer, and Best Investor Pages. Additionally, the Young Investor Award is presented to an active investor under the age of 23 who is passionate about stock investing and shares knowledge about it with others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional information<\/strong>
CEO Juha Kokkonen, tel. +358 405 430 367<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Certified Adviser<\/strong> 
Carnegie Investment Bank AB (publ), tel. +46 (0)73 856 42 65<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Canatu<\/strong> 
Canatu (CANATU, Nasdaq First North, Finland) is a fast-growing deep technology company creating advanced carbon nanotubes (Canatu CNTs), related products, and manufacturing equipment for the semiconductor, automotive, and medical diagnostics industries. Together with pioneering companies, Canatu transforms products with nano carbon for a better tomorrow.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canatu’s versatile platform technology has broad potential applications. Its current core includes CNT membranes for extreme ultraviolet (EUV) processes in the semiconductor industry, enabling the manufacturing of the most advanced chips, as well as film heaters for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) in the automotive industry. Additionally, electrochemical sensors for medical diagnostics are in the development phase. Canatu\u2019s patented CNT reactors and Dry DepositionTM<\/sup> method yield clean and pristine CNTs. The company operates through two business models: selling CNT products directly, as well as selling CNT reactors and licensing the related technology so that customers can produce CNT products under a limited license.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Headquartered in Finland, Canatu also operates in the US, Japan, and Taiwan. Founded in 2004 as a spin-off from Aalto University\u2019s Nanomaterials Group, Canatu currently has around 130 employees representing over 30 nationalities, with 20 per cent holding or pursuing doctorates. Discover more at www.canatu.com<\/a> and follow us on LinkedIn<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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