Financial risk management

As a global Group, Valmet is exposed to a variety of business and financial risks. Financial risks are managed centrally by the Group treasury (hereafter Treasury) under annually reviewed written policies approved by Valmet’s Board of Directors. Treasury identifies, evaluates and hedges financial risks in close co-operation with the subsidiaries. Treasury functions as counterparty to the subsidiaries, manages centrally external funding and is responsible for the management of financial assets and appropriate hedging measures. The objective of financial risk management is to mitigate potential adverse effects of financial risks on Valmet’s financial performance.

Read more about Valmet's financial risk management in the Financial Statements 2023.

Sensitivity analysis

Sensitivity analysis presented in connection with various financial risks is based on the risk exposures at the end of the reporting period. Sensitivities are calculated by assuming a change in one of the risk factors of a financial instrument, such as interest or currency rate. Sensitivity calculations are based on the changes in the relevant risk variable that are reasonably possible. The reasonably possible changes are assumed to be a variation of 1 percentage point (100 basis points) in interest rates, and a 10 percent change in foreign exchange rates and in commodity prices.