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Ukraine Sets Dividend Payouts for State Energy Firms and Banks to Deliver Nearly ₴50 Billion

The Cabinet ties dividends to earmarked spending that shores up the grid.

Overview

  • Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko said Thursday the new rules will steer almost ₴50 billion from state companies and banks into the budget.
  • Energoatom will pay 50% of net profit as dividends if it puts 25% into protecting its facilities, with a deferred plan that requires ₴5.606 billion by July 30 and monthly ₴747.532 million through December.
  • Naftogaz will pay 30% of net profit and direct 45% to buy 7.6 billion cubic meters of imported gas in 2025 and early 2026, meet public service duties on the gas market, repair infrastructure, and prepare for winter.
  • Ukrhydroenergo will pay 30% of net profit in dividends if it allocates 45% to restore and protect its assets, while the gas grid operator will transfer ₴4.218 billion and the Market Operator will send ₴30.5 million.
  • State banks will add large transfers as PrivatBank pays ₴20.4 billion from 70% of profit and Oschadbank pays ₴4.8 billion from 30%, reflecting Cabinet decisions shaped in consultation with company boards.