Finland's Meriaura returns to family ownership

Finnish shipping company Meriaura has been returned to family ownership under Meriaura Invest Oy’s 100% ownership.

The merger between Meriaura Group, the parent company of Meriaura Oy, and Summa Defence Oy, which integrates companies within the defense and security sectors, was finalized on June 9, 2025.

In the transaction, Meriaura Group acquired the entire share capital of Summa Defence Oy through a share exchange. The company’s name changed to Summa Defence Plc.

In connection with the transaction, Meriaura Group Plc sold its shares in Meriaura Oy to Meriaura Invest Oy. The arrangement does not cause changes to Meriaura Oy’s operations and does not affect Meriaura’s personnel, as per the company.

“Returning to family ownership strengthens us in terms of operational and financial efficiency and clarifies funding. We can now even better focus on core operations and advancing selected strategies, such as promoting emission-free shipping and fleet renewal,” Beppe Rosin, Meriaura CEO, commented.

“Being part of a listed company provided us with valuable insights and experience. Now we combine the agility of a family business with the good governance practices inherited from