Michael Lewis, CEO of the state-owned energy conglomerate Uniper, welcomed the federal government’s planned divestiture, citing numerous positive prospects for the company. Speaking to the “Rheinische Post” Lewis stated, “Uniper is pleased with the announcement from the Federal Ministry of Finance today. We are now more stable, more resilient, and strategically clearer in our positioning”.
He further noted that the Düsseldorf-based firm has successfully aligned its operations with reliable returns and boasts a solid balance sheet. According to Lewis, this financial strength enables Uniper not only to pay out dividends but also to invest strategically in growth and transformation, ensuring sustainable value and energy security through a clear strategy.
When addressing the specifics of the privatization process, Lewis remained open-minded, stating that the German federal government would ultimately determine both the form and the timeline of the reprivatization. The federal government had announced these privatization plans via an advertisement placed in the “Financial Times” on Tuesday.