Cabinet of Ministers Approves Dividend Payout Rules for State Companies
A decision by Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers has established new dividend contribution rates for state-owned enterprises, aiming to inject substantial funds into the national budget. Based on last year’s financial results, nearly 50 billion hryvnias will be transferred to state coffers. This was reported by Glavkom, citing Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko. The move comes as Ukraine seeks to bolster public finances amid ongoing war-related pressures and reconstruction needs.
Energy Sector Payout Benchmarks
Specifically, the following dividend norms have been set for energy sector companies:
- Energoatom – 50% of net profit, equaling 9.344 billion hryvnias;
- Ukrhydroenergo – 30% of net profit (6.285 billion hryvnias);
- Naftogaz of Ukraine – 30% of net profit attributable to the state (970 million hryvnias);
- Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine – 50% of net profit (4.218 billion hryvnias);
- Market Operator – 75% of net profit (30.5 million hryvnias);
- Ukrainian Defense Industry – 30% of net profit (1.048 billion hryvnias);
- Ukrenergomashyny – 75% of net profit from the state's share (1.733 million hryvnias);
- Ukrfinzhytlo – 30% of net profit (2.062 billion hryvnias).
State-owned banks are also making major contributions to the budget. PrivatBank plans to transfer 20.4 billion hryvnias, representing 70% of its profit, while Oschadbank will contribute 4.8 billion hryvnias (30%). Based on the National Bank of Ukraine's financial results for 2025, it is expected to transfer 146.1 billion hryvnias to the state budget from total profits of 153 billion hryvnias.
Yulia Svyrydenko noted: 'We plan that part of the net profit remaining at the disposal of energy companies will be directed toward implementing work under regional resilience plans—preparation for winter, restoration of damaged critical infrastructure, and engineering and technical protection.'
This indicates that a portion of the funds received will be used to support vital infrastructure projects across the country.
The Cabinet’s decision aims not only to strengthen the state budget but also to back important social and infrastructure initiatives that can aid economic recovery and social stability. Amid economic challenges such as high energy costs and the need to rebuild infrastructure, dividend payouts from state enterprises could become a crucial source of funding for critical projects. This, in turn, may positively impact the country’s socio-economic situation and improve living standards.
In parallel with these significant financial contributions, the government is also prioritizing essential infrastructure improvements. To learn more about the substantial funding allocated for repair crews and preparations for the upcoming winter season, check out the details in this related article.