
Public Power Corp.’s (PPC) operating profitability will exceed its target in 2023, its president and CEO, Giorgos Stassis, told a general shareholders’ meeting on Thursday.
He also announced the distribution of a dividend, but for next year, as well as the completion of ENEL Romania acquisition in the autumn.
PPC’s operating profitability is expected to hover at 1.2 billion euros this year, compared to a target of 1.1 billion euros, while saying the utility will proceed next year with the disbursement of a dividend, as planned.
The ATHEX-listed utility’s top manager described the acquisition of ENEL Romania as a milestone for the company’s development strategy, leading to, among others, an increase in customers by 57 percent, fixed distribution by 40 percent, power generation capacity in operation by 14 percent and of projects to be developed by 50 percent.
Shareholders approved of management’s proposals with in a vote of more than 98.8 percent.


Latest News

PM Mitsotakis to Chair New Democracy’s Committee Meeting
Today’s meeting is seen as a crucial opportunity to halt internal disputes within ND and reaffirm unity within the party.

Trump Tariffs Jeopardize Growth: Piraeus Chamber of Commerce
The tariffs, aimed at reducing the U.S. trade deficit, are expected to have both direct and indirect effects on the European economy

EU Condemns Trump Tariffs, Prepares to Retaliate
As tensions escalate, the EU is expected to continue negotiations with Washington while preparing for potential economic retaliation.

The Likely Impact of Trump Tariffs on Europe and Greece
Trump tariffs are expected to negatively affect economic growth in the Eurozone while Greece's exports could take a hit.

Motor Oil Results for 2024: Adjusted EBITDA of 995 mln€; Proposed Dividend of 1.4€ Per Share
Adjusted EBITDA for 2024 was down 33% yoy. The adjusted profit after tax for 2024 stood at 504 million euros, a 43% decrease from the previous year

Cost of Living: Why Greece’s 3% Inflation Is Raising Alarm
Greece appears to be in a more difficult position when it comes to price hikes, just as we enter the era of Trump’s tariffs.

Fitch Ratings Upgrades the Four Greek Systemic Banks
NBG’s upgrade reflects the bank’s ongoing improvements in its credit profile, Fitch notes in its report, including strong profitability, a reduction in non-performing exposures (NPEs), and lower credit losses

Trump to Announce Sweeping New Tariffs Wednesday, Global Retaliation Expected
With Trump's announcement just hours away, markets, businesses, and foreign governments are bracing for the fallout of one of the most aggressive shifts in U.S. trade policy in decades.

Inflation in Greece at 3.1% in March, Eurostat Reports
Average inflation in the eurozone settled at 2.2%, compared to 2.3% in February

Greece’s Unemployment Rate Drops to 8.6% in February
Despite the overall decline, unemployment remains higher among women and young people.