By KYIV. Nov 18 (Interfax-Ukraine) – Naftogaz has addressed holders of its 2022 and 2026 Eurobonds offering to intensify engagement to identify a mutually acceptable solution, according to a statement published by the company via the Irish Stock Exchange on 18 November 2022.
According to the press service of the company, Naftogaz has appointed Lazard Frères SAS (Lazard) as its exclusive financial advisor. Lazard will coordinate the negotiation process together with AEQUO and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, legal advisors to Naftogaz.
The press service said that the company outlined its priorities upon the appointment of the new CEO: ensuring energy stability and independence; increasing trust in Naftogaz on the part of the state, international partners, creditors, and investors; and securing sustainable passage of the current heating season.
"One of our key priorities is to restore trust in Naftogaz, particularly among our investors. The proposal to resume constructive dialogue is the first step towards this goal," Naftogaz CEO Oleksiy Chernyshov said.
