Most assets put up for privatization acquired by small and medium-sized businesses

Two-thirds (66%) of the assets put up for privatization since the beginning of 2023 were bought by representatives of small and medium-sized businesses, reported the press service of the State Property Fund.

Real estate companies became the second largest group of investors, buying 12% of the privatized assets. Another 7% belongs to companies from the field of retail and distribution.

Industrial, agricultural, logistics and restaurant businesses also invest in state assets.

In total, 50 assets have received new owners since the beginning of the year. Funds for them have already arrived in the budget, and sales contracts have been signed.

On March 13, 2023, the State Property Fund sold the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi Seaport on the second attempt.

On March 16, the Fund announced that since the beginning of the year, the privatization of state property brought UAH 667 million ($18.1 million) to the budget.