Waiver of dividend hits gas giant Gazprom hard | Financial

Gazprom said via Telegram that it would “not make sense” to pay a dividend in the current circumstances. For many small investors, those distributions are the very reason for owning the stock. Gazprom had previously promised investors a dividend of 52.53 rubles per share, converted just under the euro.

Rejected

However, that proposal was rejected at the shareholders’ meeting. The number of dissenting votes roughly corresponded to the percentage in the company that is owned by the Russian state. The bonuses for the management were approved, presumably with support from Russia.

Gazprom stated in the explanation that the connection of Russian regions to the gas network, which requires the necessary investments, is more important. The government is also demanding more tax from the gas company.

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