Patria clarifies its decision-making processes after Uganda case

Patria has clarified its connections to the Finnish businessman tragically deceased in Uganda.  In addition, Patria has assessed its decision-making processes concerning consultant agreements and taken corrective measures.
” The information we have received during the last few days has given reason to re-evaluate our consultant-related processes. Based on this evaluation we have taken corrective measures to further specify the decision-making on all organizational levels and measures to strengthen the culture and business conduct in Patria,” states Olli Isotalo, Patria President and CEO.

” We have also made the necessary personnel changes due to these events. I believe that after these measures we in Patria operate more accurately and wisely in the future. We have learned our lessons,” states Isotalo.

Patria is a trusted provider of defence, security and aviation life cycle support services and technology solutions. Besides Finland, the Group has operations in Sweden, Norway, Estonia, Poland, the United Arab Emirates, the United States and South Africa. Patria employs 2,800 professionals. Patria is owned by the Finnish state (50.1%) and the Norwegian Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS (49.9%).

Further information:

Birgitta Selonen, Chief Communication Officer, tel. +358 40 869 2043, [email protected]