What is the deadline for submitting non-binding offers for Uniper, and what does the German government prefer regarding its future structure?

The deadline for submitting non-binding offers for Uniper is September 21. Germany’s finance ministry prefers that Uniper remain an integrated gas trading and power production company, and its advisers JPMorgan Chase & Co. and UBS Group have requested offers for the combined business—not for individual units.

Why must Germany sell Uniper, and what is the EU-mandated ownership limit by the end of 2028?

Germany must sell Uniper to comply with a European Commission requirement stemming from its 2022 nationalization during the energy crisis triggered by Russia’s attack on Ukraine; the Commission mandates that Berlin reduce its stake to no more than 25% plus one share by the end of 2028.

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Germany invites non-binding offers for nationalized energy firm Uniper by Sept. 21 to reduce state ownership below 25% by 2028, prioritizing the company's integrated structure for energy security.

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