Ukrainian govt expects nearly UAH 50 bln in 2025 dividends from state-owned companies

MOSCOW. May 4 (Interfax) - The Ukrainian government has approved dividend payout ratios for state-owned companies for 2025, expecting nearly UAH 50 billion in budget revenues, Ukrainian media said, citing Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko.

Energy companies such as Energoatom and the Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine will transfer 50% of their net profit each, or UAH 9.344 billion and UAH 4.218 billion, respectively, while Ukrhydroenergo and Naftogaz will transfer 30% of their net profit each, or UAH 6.285 billion and UAH 970 million, respectively, media outlets quoted Sviridenko as saying in a statement on social media. Among Ukraine's energy companies, the largest share of its net profit, 75%, or UAH 30.5 million, will be paid by Market Operator.

Under the government's plans, some of the net profit remaining at the energy companies' disposal will be used to finance efforts as part of regional resilience plans, including preparations for the winter, restoration of damaged critical infrastructure and engineering safety, Sviridenko said.

As for state-owned companies operating in other sectors, Ukrainian Energy Machines will transfer 75% of its net profit (from the state's share), or UAH 1.733 billion, Ukrainian Defense Industry 30% of its net profit, or UAH 1.048 billion, and Ukrainian Financial Housing Company 30% of its net profit, of UAH 2.062 billion.

In accordance with the government's decision, PrivatBank will pay UAH 20.4 billion in dividends to the budget, or 70% of its net profit, and Oschadbank UAH 4.8 billion, or 30% of its net profit.

Decisions on each company were made in consultation with their supervisory boards and management, taking their financial situation and reconstruction needs into account, Sviridenko said.