Sanoma Oyj

Sanoma Corporation reported a solid first six months of 2026, with adjusted operating profit rising to 46.4 million euros from 43.3 million a year earlier, and kept its full-year outlook for adjusted operating profit of 205 to 225 million euros unchanged. Net sales for the first half were 555.8 million euros, down slightly from 560.9 million, as growth in Learning was offset by a decline in Media Finland. The company said it is on track to deliver a step change in full-year adjusted operating profit, with the third quarter being decisive for its Learning business. Sanoma also highlighted three acquisitions completed so far in 2026, including Vicens Vives in Spain, to strengthen its K12 education position across Europe.

Sanoma has acquired Fluentbe, a Polish online tutoring platform for language learning, from its founders and other shareholders. Fluentbe offers AI-powered, personalised language learning for individuals and enterprises, combining its own teaching methodology, proprietary content and technology with expert educators. Founded in 2015, the company serves more than 40,000 students and works with over 600 active highly qualified tutors, and its platform was the first in Poland to introduce an AI language instructor. The acquisition aligns with Sanoma’s strategy to grow its K12 learning business by broadening its product offering and further developing educational AI, providing an entry into the large and fast-growing Polish tutoring market. Fluentbe’s net sales in 2025 amounted to approximately EUR 6 million, and its team, including founders and management, will join Sanoma Learning.