Of the three past auctions for the privatization of 25% stake in energy companies of most interest to investors called “Zapadenergo”. As explained by the expert on energy issues, head of the analytical Department of Concorde Capital Oleksandr Parashchiy, this is due to the lack of problems with the supply of coal energy company does not work with anthracite. That is why Concorde Capital is interested in buying 25% stake in Zakhidenergo.
“We most liked “Zapadenergo”, because it is a company which has no problems with the supply of coal because all the coal burned in these power plants, Ukrainian origin, there is no anthracite, no risks. And the us was good,” said Parashchiy.
He also did not rule out the participation of Concorde Capital in the August auctions for the sale of shares of other energy companies.
“On the other, it is too early to say. While it’s been three tender – it Donetsk power companies Kyivenergo and Zakhidenergo. To say that absolutely no interest to others. … We cannot rule out (involvement in other tenders. – Ed.). As far as I know, no decisions to take or not to participate, but we obviously are watching the situation and will decide,” said Parashchiy.
As you know, of the eight tenders for privatization of energy companies have been only three more didn’t take place from-for absence of buyers.
Recall, the company Ornex, part of SCM Group, purchased on the stock exchange PFTS for 25% of shares of PJSC “DTEK Zapadenergo”, PJSC “Kyivenergo”. Price 25% of shares of “DTEK Zakhidenergo” made 417,163 million hryvnia (69,58 million UAH more than the starting value). 25% of “Kyivenergo” paid 759,633 million.
Also Ornex acquired 25% shares of PJSC “DTEK Donetskoblenergo” for 143,81 million.
As previously stated in the state property Fund, privatization of Ukrainian power companies is part of Ukraine’s commitments to the IMF.