State-owned distillery sector: the State Property Fund held a successful auction for the sale of the Khomynskyi Distillery in Chernihiv region

The State Property Fund of Ukraine held a successful online auction for the sale of the property complex of SOE "Khomynskyi Distillery" located in Chernihiv region.

Three participants competed in the auctions held on the Prozorro.Sale platform. The final asset value increased by 2.9 times: from UAH 15.35 million to UAH 45 million (excluding VAT). These funds are to be paid by theauction winner to the state budget of Ukraine, which finances our Defense Forces.

Vitaliy Koval, the Chairman of the State Property Fund, noted that the Fund continues policy of privatizing the distillery sector: "During the year, privatization of another 16 objects of 'Ukrspyrt' is planned. As practice shows,investors are interested in such assets located in agricultural regions and having significant potential for development. Therefore, the market de-monopolization and cleansing from unprofitable assets continue."

The buyer will also pay VAT in the amount of UAH 9 million and debt obligations.

Additional information: Khomynskyi Distillery is an operating enterprise located in the village of Kholmy. Main activities of the enterprise include distillation, rectification, and blending of alcoholic beverages. The distillery is located near the Ubid River, a tributary of the Desna River, and has convenient transportation access – the territorial road T-2512 passes nearby.