Πιθανή επιβολή φορολογίας από την κυβέρνηση στα "ουρανοκατέβατα κέρδη" του κλάδου της ενέργειας θα έχει μικρή επίπτωση στην επιχείρηση, εκτιμά ο διεθνής οίκος. Σε αναβάθμιση της αξιολόγησης της ΔΕΗ στην βαθμίδα ΒΒ- από Β+ με σταθερή προοπτική προχώρησε ο οίκος Standard & Poor's...
A possible tax by the government on the "skyrocketing profits" of the energy sector will have little effect on the company, the international house estimates.
Standard & Poor's upgraded PPC's rating to grade BB- from B + with a stable outlook. In its report, the house also points out that the additional profitability from energy production finances the consumer subsidy, as well as that the possible taxation by the government on the "skyrocketing profits" of the energy sector will have a small impact on the company, as the margins Retail profit is very low.
S&P proceeded with the upgrade of PPC following the upgrade of the Greek economy on April 22, with the reasoning - as it states - that if necessary, the State, which owns 34% of the shares, has a greater opportunity to support the company. According to the report of the rating agency:
PPC remains protected from the increase in energy prices that began in 2021, due to its vertical operation and the insurance policy (hedging) it applies. However, there may be secondary effects of rising prices and inflation on the level of difficulty consumers pay their bills.
The upward trend in operating results (EBITDA) is expected to continue. It is projected to reach 1 billion euros in 2023, from 845 million in 2020 and 871 million in 2021.
-Investments are also expected to accelerate, to 2 billion euros per year from 435 million in 2021.
-Liquidity after the increase of share capital and the sale of 49% of HEDNO is at high levels.
S&P states that a further upgrade of the company (favorable scenario) can be decided if the implementation of the strategic transformation plan of the company continues and the improvement of the financial results . The unfavorable scenario, on the other hand, includes the increase of overdue debts from consumers, the delay of the de-ligation program and the possibility of selling 34.1% of the State shares.












