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query ContentSlug_ContentQuery(
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) {
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}

fragment CompanyDetails_Content on Content {
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    pageUrl
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}

fragment ContentBasicInfo on Content {
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  companies {
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  ...Reactions
}

fragment ContentMetadata on Content {
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  alternatePageUrls: translations {
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  ... on Webcast {
    liveTime
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}

fragment ContentPageContentQuery_13QmVO on Query {
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    title
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    htmlBody
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        marketplace {
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        returns {
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    }
    tags {
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    ... on Video {
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    ... on Webcast {
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    slug
    ... on CompanyReport {
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    }
    ... on ThirdPartyCompanyReport {
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    ... on StockExchangeRelease {
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fragment ForumPosts on ForumPost {
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}

fragment KeyFigures_Content on Content {
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}

fragment PriceAndRecommendation_Content on Content {
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  companies {
    name
    pageUrl
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      priceData {
        tradeCurrency
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}

fragment PublishingDetails on Content {
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  authors {
    __typename
    id
    name
    slug
    imgUrl
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  ... on Video {
    liveTime
  }
  ... on Webcast {
    liveTime
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}

fragment Reactions on Content {
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}

fragment ReportLink_Content on Content {
  __isContent: __typename
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  isPremium
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  }
  ... on ThirdPartyCompanyReport {
    reportUrl
  }
  ... on StockExchangeRelease {
    reportUrl
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}

fragment TrendingContent_1jQ2Cn on Query {
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    title
    lang
    pageUrl
    createdAt
    type
    imgUrl
    companies {
      squareLogoUrl
      name
      id
    }
    authors {
      __typename
      imgUrl
      id
    }
    publishers {
      imgUrl
    }
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Aspo operates in the transport and logistics industry. The company is run as a conglomerate with the vision of being an active player in the acquisition and development of companies, mainly in the growth markets of Eastern Europe. The industries in which the company has interests include, for example, the grocery retail, industry, and the IT sector. The headquarters are located in Helsinki.

OP TARGET PRICE €8.3, RECOMMENDATION ADD

Kassu has written a company report following Aspo’s Q4 results  In our view, Aspo is well-positioned for an eventual recovery in industrial demand, in addition to which the looming structural reorganization offers an interesting special situation. Following the share price rise and our lowered forecasts, however, the expected return has become insufficient, so we are lowering our recommendation to Reduce (prev. Buy). At the same time, we are adjusting our target price to EUR 7.6 per share (prev. €7.8), which corresponds to our estimate of the value of the company’s parts after the demerger.                   Inderes              Aspo Q4'25: Tuloskasvun pitäisi jatkua, mutta maltillisempana - Inderes    Aspon Q4-tulos jäi selvästi odotuksistamme erityisesti ESL Shippingin matalamman tuloskertymän takia.

Aspo is well on its way to splitting into two separate listed companies, “ESL Shipping” and “Telko”, judging by the CEO’s comments, although he also mentions the possibility of selling ESL. The strategic transformation is progressing, and rightly so. Kasper’s interview revealed that many actions have already been taken and, once the decision is made, the process will be relatively fast. This is a very welcome message. Many investors do not want a “conglomerate” but rather a pure-play in a single industry. After the split: Maritime transport – ESL, industrial distribution business – Telko. This is expected to raise the valuation as the market starts to price the companies “correctly” based on their own industry multiples. When the companies are separated: ESL can be valued like other shipping companies and Telko like other chemical distributors. If one business is clearly more profitable and growing, it will likely command a higher P/E or EV/EBITDA multiple than before. The most important thing in these demergers is that separate companies can focus on their own strategy and make investments suitable for their industry while using capital more efficiently. Thus, ESL can invest in new vessels and greener technology, and Telko can make acquisitions in the distribution market without the needs of the other business “restricting” decisions. As separate companies, they also have a clearer risk profile. Shipping is cyclical and subject to, among other things, fluctuations in freight rates and economic cycles, while also offering cyclical profit potential. Telko, on the other hand, is a distribution business and offers a more stable cash flow. As separate companies, corporate restructurings become easier. Separate entities are easier to sell and easier to merge with other players. It is also easier to attract strategic investors to them.

Kasper interviewed Aspo’s CEO Rolf Jansson about Aspo’s Q4                    Inderes              Aspo Q4'25: Strateginen transformaatio etenee - Inderes    Aika: 16.02.2026 klo 14.27 Aspon Q4:n pääluvut olivat odotuksiamme heikommat. Aspon liikevaihto laski ja tulos jäi ennusteistamme, vaikka parani hieman vertailukaudesta. ESL:n osalta metsäteollisuuden kysyntä oli odotettua heikompaa. Ohjeistus...                             Topics: 00:00 Introduction  00:09 Q4 performance  00:36 Aspo’s 2025  01:36 ESL Shipping  02:43 ESL’s fleet  03:46 Telko  04:49 Potential separation  07:15 Guidance

Inderes              Aspo Oyj:n tilinpäätöstiedote 1.1.–31.12.2025: Merkittävä tulosparannus...    Aspo Oyj Tilinpäätöstiedote 16.2.2026 klo 9.00 Aspo Oyj:n tilinpäätöstiedote 1.1.–31.12.2025: Merkittävä tulosparannus haastavassa markkinassa vuonna 2025 Tämä on tiivistelmä Aspo Oyj:n tilinp...                                               Inderes              Aspon lyhyen aikavälin palkitsemisjärjestelmän osakepalkkiot - Inderes    Aspo Oyj Pörssitiedote 16.2.2026 klo 9.15 Aspon lyhyen aikavälin palkitsemisjärjestelmän osakepalkkiot Aspon hallitus on päättänyt, että 50 % toimitusjohtajan, johtoryhmän ja Aspon muiden avainhenkil...                                               Inderes              Aspo Oyj, Webcast, Q4'25 - Inderes    Time: 16.02.2026 klo 12.00 Language: en Language: en Sector: Service & Transports Activity: Webcast                                               Inderes              Robokommentti Aspon Q4-tuloksesta - Inderes    Aspon Q4-tulos jäi odotuksistamme, kun liikevaihto laski ja vertailukelpoinen EBITA alitti ennusteemme. ESL Shippingin heikko suoriutuminen painoi kokonaistulosta, kun spot-markkinat säilyivät vaisuina ja metsäteollisuuden kysyntä oli odotettua...                              October–December 2025   Net sales, total group was EUR 158.0 million (159.8)   Net sales from continuing operations decreased and were EUR 119.3 million (124.5)   Comparable EBITA, total group increased and was EUR 8.9 million (8.0), or 5.7% of net sales (5.0)   ESL Shipping EUR 3.8 million (4.3)   Telko EUR 4.4 million (3.9)   Discontinued operations EUR 2.0 million (1.1)   Other operations EUR -1.2 million (-1.2)     EBITA, total group was EUR 16.2 million (8.1). ESL Shipping’s EBITA was EUR 13.3 million (4.4), Telko’s EUR 4.0 million (3.9) and discontinued operations’ EUR 1.3 million (1.1)   Comparable return on equity (ROE), total group was 10.8% (13.0)   Comparable earnings per share, total group was EUR 0.06 (0.15)   Free cash flow was EUR 26.2 million (-18.7)   In November 2025, Aspo announced it would continue the strategic review of the company, with the main alternatives being the sale of ESL Shipping or a potential partial demerger of Aspo.   M/S Kallio was sold to The Qrill Company AS in October 2025. The sale price was approximately EUR 18 million and the gain on sale was EUR 9.6 million. The gain on sale is not included in the comparable EBITA.   The international Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved Aspo’s near-term emission reduction targets in October 2025.    Guidance for 2026 Aspo Group’s comparable EBITA from continuing operations is expected to increase compared to the previous year (EUR 29.4 million in 2025). Aspo Group’s comparable EBITA from continuing operations does not include the Leipurin business, which is reported as a discontinued operation. The sale of Leipurin was announced on August 15, 2025, and it is expected to be completed during the first quarter of 2026.  The Board of Directors proposes to the Annual General Meeting to be held on April 17, 2026, that a dividend of EUR 0.25 per share be distributed for the financial year 2025 and that no dividend be paid for the treasury shares held by Aspo Plc. The proposed dividend is 49% of Aspo’s comparable earnings per share in 2025. The dividend is proposed to be paid in a single installment. The dividend, EUR 0.25 per share, is proposed to be paid to shareholders who are registered in the company’s shareholder register maintained by Euroclear Finland Ltd on the record date of April 21, 2026. The Board proposes that the dividend payment date be April 28, 2026.

Kassu’s pre-comments as Aspo reports its Q4 results on Monday, Feb 16.  * We expect Aspo’s Q4 result to have grown from the comparison period. Although industrial volumes remaining sluggish continue to hinder a clearer recovery, Aspo’s result in our forecasts is supported especially by ESL Shipping’s improved cost efficiency. However, ahead of the earnings day, we slightly lowered our estimate for ESL’s performance for the end of the year, which led to a very modest decrease of about one percent in our 2025 EBITA forecast. In addition to the earnings figures, the guidance for the current year and any potential further information regarding the separation of businesses are of particular interest.                   Inderes              Aspo Q4’25 -ennakko: Odotuksissa kohtuullisen hyvä loppuvuosi - Inderes    Vaikka teollisuuden vaisuina säilyneet volyymit jarruttavat yhä selkeämpää piristymistä, saa Aspon tulos ennusteissamme tukea erityisesti ESL Shippingin parantuneesta kulutehokkuudesta.

Here are Kassu’s comments regarding Telko CEO Mikko Pasanen leaving his position and Aspo’s Group CEO Rolf Jansson taking over the role in addition to his current duties.                    Inderes              Aspon konsernijohtaja ottaa vetovastuun Telkossa - Inderes    Järjestely on osa edessä siintävää liiketoimintojen eriyttämistä.

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Aspo has EBITA improvement potential also this year as Telko and lower group costs contribute, but a lot depends on ESL.