By decision of the government as a shareholder and management body, six joint-stock companies transfer 50% of the annual dividends in February to the budget. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Economy.
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What known
“Six joint stock companies must, by February 29, 2024, ensure an advance transfer to the state budget of at least 50% of annual dividends on the state share of the results of economic activity in 2023. The government approved the corresponding order for those companies where the Cabinet of Ministers is the governing body on February 27,” the message says.
This decision is due to the need to replenish the state budget in conditions of a full-scale war to finance state expenses, noted Deputy Minister of Economy Alexey Sobolev.
To whom it concerns
The decision concerns the following joint-stock companies: Naftogaz of Ukraine, Ukrainian Railway, Ukroboronprom, as well as Ukrhydroenergo, Ukrainian Energy Machines “, “Nizhnednestrovskaya HPP” and “Ukrainian Defense Industry”.
According to the Ministry of Finance, this will ensure the receipt of 3 billion UAH in the state budget in February.
