"Naftogaz's position has remained essentially unchanged since the first court hearing in this case. Naftogaz in its statement also announced its disagreement with the claims of Ukrnafta to recover 9.067 billion cubic meters of natural gas and all income that the NJSC received or could receive from its sale. In accordance with it, it is proposed to transfer part of Ukrnafta's assets to the charter capital of the Ukrgazaktiv LLC created by it, with the subsequent purchase of a 100% stake in it by Naftogaz, the redemption by Ukrnafta from Naftogaz of 27.114 million of its shares (50% and 1 share) and their subsequent cancellation.Įarlier, in January 2021, Naftogaz sent a notice to the Supervisory Board of Ukrnafta on the need to start studying and considering the issue of splitting its assets into business areas with minority shareholders. Thus, the position voiced by Naftogaz is the opposite of the option proposed in the agenda of the extraordinary meeting of shareholders scheduled for November 30, 2021. Kolomoisky," Naftogaz said in a report published on Tuesday. Naftogaz believes these tasks will be easier if Ukrnafta is not associated with I. "The reasoning behind the need to split up Ukrnafta includes preparation of Naftogaz for an initial public offering, attracting international partners, and fulfilling the resource potential of Ukrnafta.
NJSC Naftogaz Ukrainy, as part of the split of assets of PJSC Ukrnafta with minority shareholders, wants to remain the owner of this company without the participation of Ihor Kolomoisky and his partners in it.