Vaisala Oyj Management

Management criteria checks 3/4

Vaisala Oyj's CEO is Kai Oistamo, appointed in Oct 2020, has a tenure of 4.67 years. total yearly compensation is €1.27M, comprised of 42% salary and 58% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.06% of the company’s shares, worth €1.08M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 2.1 years and 6.3 years respectively.

Key information

Kai Oistamo

Chief executive officer

€1.3m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage41.96%
CEO tenure4.7yrs
CEO ownership0.06%
Management average tenure2.1yrs
Board average tenure6.3yrs

Recent management updates

We Think The Compensation For Vaisala Oyj's (HEL:VAIAS) CEO Looks About Right

Mar 19
We Think The Compensation For Vaisala Oyj's (HEL:VAIAS) CEO Looks About Right

Recent updates

Vaisala Oyj's (HEL:VAIAS) Shareholders Might Be Looking For Exit

Jun 18
Vaisala Oyj's (HEL:VAIAS) Shareholders Might Be Looking For Exit

Should You Be Adding Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) To Your Watchlist Today?

May 30
Should You Be Adding Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) To Your Watchlist Today?

Estimating The Fair Value Of Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS)

Apr 24
Estimating The Fair Value Of Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS)

Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet

Apr 08
Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet

Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To €0.85

Mar 26
Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To €0.85

We Think The Compensation For Vaisala Oyj's (HEL:VAIAS) CEO Looks About Right

Mar 19
We Think The Compensation For Vaisala Oyj's (HEL:VAIAS) CEO Looks About Right

Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At €0.85

Mar 11
Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At €0.85

Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) Posted Healthy Earnings But There Are Some Other Factors To Be Aware Of

Feb 26
Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) Posted Healthy Earnings But There Are Some Other Factors To Be Aware Of

Vaisala Oyj's (HEL:VAIAS) Dividend Will Be Increased To €0.85

Feb 25
Vaisala Oyj's (HEL:VAIAS) Dividend Will Be Increased To €0.85
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Investments In Automation And China Expansion Will Improve Scalability And Market Share

Expansion into emerging markets and strategic investments could boost sales, profitability, and scalability, enhancing net and gross margins.

Earnings Update: Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) Just Reported Its Full-Year Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Forecasts

Feb 21
Earnings Update: Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) Just Reported Its Full-Year Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Forecasts

Shareholders Are Optimistic That Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) Will Multiply In Value

Jan 17
Shareholders Are Optimistic That Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) Will Multiply In Value

Vaisala Oyj Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

Oct 27
Vaisala Oyj Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS)

Sep 30
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS)

Does Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Sep 16
Does Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Some Confidence Is Lacking In Vaisala Oyj's (HEL:VAIAS) P/E

Sep 02
Some Confidence Is Lacking In Vaisala Oyj's (HEL:VAIAS) P/E

Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) Is Very Good At Capital Allocation

Aug 20
Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) Is Very Good At Capital Allocation

Results: Vaisala Oyj Beat Earnings Expectations And Analysts Now Have New Forecasts

Jul 28
Results: Vaisala Oyj Beat Earnings Expectations And Analysts Now Have New Forecasts

Does Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Jul 25
Does Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Vaisala Oyj's (HEL:VAIAS) 25% Share Price Surge Not Quite Adding Up

May 23
Vaisala Oyj's (HEL:VAIAS) 25% Share Price Surge Not Quite Adding Up

Here's Why Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

May 21
Here's Why Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

Mar 07
Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet

Mar 05
Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet

Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

Feb 22
Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

An Intrinsic Calculation For Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) Suggests It's 26% Undervalued

Dec 14
An Intrinsic Calculation For Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) Suggests It's 26% Undervalued

Does Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Nov 03
Does Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Returns On Capital At Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) Paint A Concerning Picture

Sep 24
Returns On Capital At Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) Paint A Concerning Picture

A Look At The Fair Value Of Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS)

Sep 09
A Look At The Fair Value Of Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS)

Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Aug 02
Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Shareholders Are Optimistic That Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) Will Multiply In Value

Jun 05
Shareholders Are Optimistic That Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) Will Multiply In Value

Do Vaisala Oyj's (HEL:VAIAS) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Apr 28
Do Vaisala Oyj's (HEL:VAIAS) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Here's Why Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Mar 06
Here's Why Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) Is Increasing Its Dividend To €0.72

Feb 19
Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) Is Increasing Its Dividend To €0.72

Capital Investments At Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) Point To A Promising Future

Feb 16
Capital Investments At Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) Point To A Promising Future

Is Now The Time To Put Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) On Your Watchlist?

Dec 06
Is Now The Time To Put Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) On Your Watchlist?

What Is Vaisala Oyj's (HEL:VAIAS) Share Price Doing?

Nov 23
What Is Vaisala Oyj's (HEL:VAIAS) Share Price Doing?

Is Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) Using Too Much Debt?

Nov 11
Is Vaisala Oyj (HEL:VAIAS) Using Too Much Debt?

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Kai Oistamo's remuneration changed compared to Vaisala Oyj's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Mar 31 2025n/an/a

€70m

Dec 31 2024€1m€532k

€64m

Sep 30 2024n/an/a

€55m

Jun 30 2024n/an/a

€54m

Mar 31 2024n/an/a

€45m

Dec 31 2023€2m€526k

€49m

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

€45m

Jun 30 2023n/an/a

€43m

Mar 31 2023n/an/a

€41m

Dec 31 2022€1m€491k

€45m

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

€44m

Jun 30 2022n/an/a

€44m

Mar 31 2022n/an/a

€46m

Dec 31 2021€979k€481k

€39m

Sep 30 2021n/an/a

€40m

Jun 30 2021n/an/a

€38m

Mar 31 2021n/an/a

€35m

Dec 31 2020€502k€114k

€33m

Compensation vs Market: Kai's total compensation ($USD1.46M) is above average for companies of similar size in the Finnish market ($USD569.95K).

Compensation vs Earnings: Kai's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.


CEO

Kai Oistamo (61 yo)

4.7yrs
Tenure
€1,268,000
Compensation

Mr. Kai Olavi Oistamo, Dr. Tec., M.Sc. (Eng.) serves as Venture Partner at Kvanted Oy. He serves as Independent Director at Nokia Oyj since April 05, 2022. He has been President and Chief Executive Officer...


Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Kai Oistamo
President & CEO4.7yrs€1.27m0.060%
€ 1.1m
Heli Lindfors
Chief Financial Officer2.1yrsno data0.0027%
€ 49.8k
Vesa Pylvänäinen
Executive Vice President of Operations14.1yrsno data0.075%
€ 1.4m
Girish Agarwal
Chief Digital & Information Officer1yrno datano data
Niina Ala-Luopa
Interim Head of Investor Relationsless than a yearno datano data
Katriina Vainio
Executive VP8.4yrsno data0.041%
€ 740.9k
Nina Eklund
Director of Corporate Communications & Brandno datano datano data
Timo Leskinen
Executive Vice President of People & Corporate Affairs3.7yrsno data0.012%
€ 215.4k
Jarkko Sairanen
Executive Vice President of Industrial Measurements9.1yrsno data0.14%
€ 2.5m
Anne Jalkala
Executive Vice President of Weather2.1yrsno data0.0027%
€ 49.8k
Lorenzo Gulli
Executive Vice President of Strategy and M&Aless than a yearno datano data
Samuli Hanninen
Executive Vice President of Xweatherless than a yearno datano data
2.1yrs
Average Tenure
55yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: VAIAS's management team is considered experienced (2.1 years average tenure).


Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Raimo Voipio
Independent Vice Chairman of the Board36.4yrs€51.00k2.69%
€ 48.7m
Tuomas Syrjänen
Independent Director6.3yrs€49.00k0.011%
€ 206.0k
Kaarina Stahlberg
Independent Director9.2yrs€50.00k0.020%
€ 362.1k
Antti Jaaskelainen
Independent Director5yrs€45.00k0.0057%
€ 102.8k
Ville Voipio
Independent Chairman of the Board10.4yrs€65.00k1.43%
€ 25.8m
Annica Bresky
Independent Director1.3yrs€53.00k0.0012%
€ 21.2k
Lotte Rosenberg
Independent Director1.3yrs€48.00k0.000070%
€ 1.3k
6.3yrs
Average Tenure
52yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: VAIAS's board of directors are considered experienced (6.3 years average tenure).


Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/06/19 09:05
End of Day Share Price 2025/06/19 00:00
Earnings2025/03/31
Annual Earnings2024/12/31

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Company Financials10 years
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  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
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  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
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  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Vaisala Oyj is covered by 13 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Simon JonssonBerenberg
Matti RiikonenCarnegie Investment Bank AB
null nullDanske Bank