Can this also be interpreted as:
a) engaging employees and key personnel (through shares)
b) increasing company value (by repurchasing treasury shares)
c) the company being bought out and delisted from the stock exchange by a suitable party
The reason I am pondering this is that, as a retail investor, I would like to find at least one company that grows/produces significant returns over the long term, spanning several years. In addition to capital appreciation, I would enjoy a long-term growth story and being part of it.
A sudden 70% increase in value and being forced to give up holdings prematurely against one’s wishes seems to be the current trend with these relatively small, promising Finnish companies.