This is an article from the Ukrainian SOE Weekly, a publication that provides news and updates on state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in Ukraine. The article discusses the ongoing privatization of several key assets, including:
1. Bilhorod–Dnistrovskyi Seaport: The port has been put up for privatization multiple times but failed to attract any bidders due to its significant debt burden. Despite previous attempts by Ukrainian businessman Vitaliy Kropachov’s company Ukrdoninvest LLC and other investors, the port remains unsold.
2. Shell petrol station chain: The state-owned SPFU (State Property Fund of Ukraine) has taken over 49% ownership of the Shell petrol station chain in Ukraine after a court ruling confiscated the assets of former Russian top manager Eduard Khudainatov, who was sanctioned by the European Union and Ukraine.
The article highlights the challenges faced by SOEs in Ukraine in attracting investors due to debt burdens, sanctions, and other factors. It also notes that the SPFU is preparing to privatize its stake in the Shell petrol station chain.
Some of the key points from the article include:
* Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi Seaport has been put up for privatization multiple times but failed to attract any bidders due to significant debt.
* The state-owned SPFU took over 49% ownership of the Shell petrol station chain in Ukraine after a court ruling confiscated assets owned by sanctioned businessman Eduard Khudainatov.
* Despite previous attempts, the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi Seaport remains unsold.
* The SPFU is preparing to privatize its stake in the Shell petrol station chain.