Polaris Media Overview
- Year Founded
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2008
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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1,802
- Stock Symbol
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POL
- Investments
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13
- Share Price
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$8.15
- (As of Friday Closing)
Polaris Media General Information
Description
Polaris Media ASA is the largest media house and printing group. It owns and operates media houses, distribution companies and printing companies in Norway and on the west coast of Sweden. The company places great emphasis on the development of journalists as well as the individual media house's social missions and has a strong regional and local foundation with editorial freedom, independence, and transparency.
Contact Information
Website
www.polarismedia.noCorporate Office
- Ferjemannsveien 10
- 7042 Trondheim
- Norway
Corporate Office
- Ferjemannsveien 10
- 7042 Trondheim
- Norway
Polaris Media Stock Performance
As of 25-Apr-2025, Polaris Media’s stock price is $8.15. Its current market cap is $390M with 48.9M shares.
(As of Friday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $8.15 | $7.97 | $6.44 - $8.63 | $390M | 48.9M | 12.1K | $1.28 |
Polaris Media Financials Summary
As of 31-Dec-2024, Polaris Media has a trailing 12-month revenue of $314M.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2024 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2023 31-Dec-2023 | FY 2022 31-Dec-2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 420,900 | 420,900 | 421,288 | 362,790 |
| Revenue | 313,789 | 313,789 | 322,458 | 352,415 |
| EBITDA | 88,937 | 88,937 | 18,343 | 33,358 |
| Net Income | 62,878 | 62,878 | (4,437) | 4,981 |
| Total Assets | 503,801 | 503,801 | 595,876 | 618,516 |
| Total Debt | 55,823 | 55,823 | 122,335 | 102,974 |
Polaris Media Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
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Polaris Media Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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Polaris Media Investments & Acquisitions (13)
Polaris Media’s most recent deal was a Secondary Transaction - Private with Stampen Media. The deal was made on 27-Mar-2025.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stampen Media | 27-Mar-2025 | Secondary Transaction - Private | Publishing | ||
| Vestnytt | 14-Aug-2023 | Merger/Acquisition | Publishing | ||
| Elekt | 11-Jan-2022 | Early Stage VC | Information Services (B2C) | ||
| Folkeinvest | 02-Mar-2021 | Corporate | Other Financial Services | ||
| Bladet Sunnhordland | 03-Jun-2020 | Merger/Acquisition | Publishing |
Polaris Media ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated December, 08, 2022
12.99 | Low Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
Negl
0-10
Low
10-20
Med
20-30
High
30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
Exposure refers to the extent to which a company is exposed to different material ESG issues
Management
Management is related to actions taken to manage ESG issues
Peers Analysis
Peer performance insights compare the company’s ESG performance to the performance of selected peers to help inform future ESG decisions and drive internal performance improvements.
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Polaris Media Exits (1)
Polaris Media’s most recent exit was on 02-Apr-2009 from Mecom Group (Four Northwestern Norwegian Businesses). The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mecom Group (Four Northwestern Norwegian Businesses) | 02-Apr-2009 | Completed |
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Polaris Media Affiliates
Subsidiaries (43)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polaris Distribusjon Nordvestlandet | Skjetten, Norway | 2022 | |
| Polaris Trykk Sunnhordland | Stord, Norway | 2021 | |
| Pm Grafisk Soer | Arendal, Norway | 2013 | |
| Kyst Og Fjord | Kjoellefjord, Norway | 2011 | |
| Inord | Tromsoe, Norway | 2010 |
Polaris Media FAQs
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When was Polaris Media founded?
Polaris Media was founded in 2008.
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Where is Polaris Media headquartered?
Polaris Media is headquartered in Trondheim, Norway.
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What is the size of Polaris Media?
Polaris Media has 1,802 total employees.
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What industry is Polaris Media in?
Polaris Media’s primary industry is Publishing.
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Is Polaris Media a private or public company?
Polaris Media is a Public company.
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What is Polaris Media’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Polaris Media is POL.
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What is the current stock price of Polaris Media?
As of 25-Apr-2025 the stock price of Polaris Media is $8.15.
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What is the current market cap of Polaris Media?
The current market capitalization of Polaris Media is $390M.
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What is Polaris Media’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Polaris Media is $314M.
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What is Polaris Media’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Polaris Media’s EPS for 12 months was $1.28.
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