Freemelt Holding AB: Kai Gruner Adjusts Shareholdings Amidst Leadership Transition

Freemelt Holding AB, a prominent player in the industrial metal 3D printing sector, has recently seen its newly appointed chairman, Kai Gruner, adjust his shareholdings. The company, which operates on the Swedish Stock Exchange, specializes in 3D printers optimized for materials based on electron beam powder bed fusion (E-PBF) technology. Through its subsidiaries, Freemelt provides these advanced printers globally, targeting industries such as defense, energy, and medical technology in Europe and the USA.

On May 30, 2025, Kai Gruner, who was elected as the new chairman at the annual general meeting on May 21, conducted several transactions in his share portfolio. These transactions resulted in a net sale of 40,000 shares, reducing his holdings from 488,500 to 448,500 shares. The shares were sold at a price of 2.28 SEK each, totaling 273,600 SEK, and subsequently, he repurchased 80,000 shares at 2.23 SEK each, amounting to 178,400 SEK. The net effect of these transactions was a sale of 40,000 shares for a total of 95,200 SEK.

In a statement, Gruner acknowledged the timing of the transactions, describing them as unfortunate and potentially raising questions. He expressed regret over the situation and emphasized his long-term commitment to the company. Gruner stated, “My holding in Freemelt is long-term, and I plan to increase my holding in the future. This is based on my strong belief in the company’s potential and future development.”

Freemelt Holding AB, founded in 2017, aims to become the leading supplier in additive manufacturing (AM) using E-PBF technology, with a revenue target of one billion SEK by 2030. The company’s solutions are designed to support innovation and enhance production efficiency for its clients.

As of June 1, 2025, Freemelt’s share price stood at 1.93 SEK, with a market capitalization of 411,490,000 SEK. The company’s 52-week high was 5.8 SEK on March 6, 2025, and its low was 0.51 SEK on February 20, 2025. The price-to-earnings ratio was reported at -2.24, reflecting the company’s current financial metrics.

Freemelt continues to expand its product portfolio and strengthen its position in the industrial metal 3D printing market, driven by its innovative technology and strategic leadership under Kai Gruner.