Ilt, the official dealer of Peugeot, Citroën, DS, and Jeep car brands, earned UAH 31.07 million in net profit in January-September this year, which is 23.5% more than in the same period last year.
According to the company’s financial statements published in the NSSMC’s information disclosure system, its net income decreased by 13.2% to UAH 620.3 million.
As reported, in the first half of this year, the company increased its net profit by 55% compared to the same period in 2024, to UAH 27.3 million, while its net income decreased by 7.9%, to UAH 401 million.
Thus, in the third quarter, Ilt reduced its net profit by half compared to July-September 2024, to UAH 3.8 million, with a 21.4% decrease in revenue, to UAH 219.3 million.
The report notes that the expected income from operating lease agreements is UAH 166.3 million, and from car sales agreements – UAH 14.8 million.
The company identifies the key areas of development for the current year as increasing sales of new cars under a dealership contract with Peugeot Citroen Ukraine LLC, in particular for the DS and Citroen brands, with which it began working in 2020, and the Jeep brand, with which it has been working since 2023.
Ilt LLC began operating in Ukraine in 1992 as the official importer of Peugeot cars, and in June 2010 transferred its importer functions to Peugeot Citroën Ukraine LLC.
It is currently the official dealer in Ukraine for Stellantis car brands – Peugeot, Citroën, DS, Jeep, as well as a service dealer for Opel in Kyiv and the Kyiv region. It has two large car centers in Kyiv – Ilt on Pechersk and Ilt on Kharkivskyi, a service station, a logistics center, and spare parts warehouses.
The company mainly provides operational leasing services for passenger and commercial vehicles, as well as customer vehicle administration, sales of new and used cars, maintenance, and leases office space in its own seven-story office center, Ilt Business Center.
The report notes that in May 2025, the property complex of the subsidiary Kyiv ATP Ukrprodkontrakt was sold, which was reorganized in September by joining Ilt LLC.
As reported, in 2024, Ilt reduced its net profit by 34.8% compared to the previous year, to UAH 23.7 million, and increased its revenue by 33.5%, to UAH 915.5 million.
Aluminum prices hit a nearly 3.5-year high on Tuesday.
The price of three-month aluminum futures on the LME rose 0.6% to $2,893.5 per ton by 6:40 p.m. and reached a high of $2,900.3 per ton during the session, the highest since May 2022.
Prices are rising amid limited supply in the short term and positive demand forecasts in the longer term, Trading Economics notes.
China, one of the leading aluminum producers, has confirmed its intention to prevent overcapacity in the industry, where fierce competition has contributed to lower producer prices.
The country’s aluminum production limit is 45 million tons per year, and it was expected to be exceeded this year.
Supply is also under pressure from problems at key plants, including the suspension of one of two electrolysis series at Iceland’s Grundartangi site due to electrical equipment failure.
Meanwhile, US-based Alcoa has announced that it will shut down its Kwinana plant in Australia due to declining bauxite ore quality.
On the demand side, high consumption in key, rapidly growing electrification sectors and the prospect of a trade agreement between the US and China are providing support.
For a more detailed overview of global aluminum production from 1970 to 2024, see the video on the Experts Club YouTube channel.
In January-September 2025, Respect Insurance Company (Odessa) collected UAH 67.672 million in net premiums, which is 68% more than in the same period of 2024.
According to the company’s interim report posted on the information disclosure system of the National Securities and Stock Market Commission (NSSMC), its gross premiums for this period amounted to UAH 68.123 million (+64.4%). UAH 451 thousand was transferred to reinsurance (2.5 times less).
During the period, the company paid out UAH 11.967 million, which is 4.3 times more than during the same period a year ago. At the same time, administrative expenses amounted to UAH 313,000, which is 2.2 times higher than in January-September 2024.
The financial result from the operating activities of IC Respect for nine months amounted to UAH 5.538 million (3.8 times less), net profit – UAH 8.601 million (2.7 times less).
According to the NSSMC, as of the first quarter of 2025, LLC “AMC” YUG-Invest“ (Closed-end non-diversified venture investment fund ”Industrial”) owned 67.935% of the insurer’s shares, LLC “Ulyublenoe Misto” – 9.646%, LLC “Bereg Stroy Service 2017” – 9.242%.
Insurance company “Respect” has been operating in the Ukrainian market since March 1995. The company’s main risk portfolio is related to the transport sector.
PJSC “Centerenergo” on October 29 announced a tender for voluntary insurance of motor vehicles (CASCO), according to the system of electronic public procurement Prozorro.
The expected cost of the purchase is UAH 176,791 thousand.
The deadline for submitting tender documents is November 5.
The rental market in Prague in 2025 remains one of the most dynamic in Central Europe. Demand exceeds supply, especially in the central districts of the city — Prague 1, Prague 2, and Prague 3, which traditionally attract both locals and foreigners, according to analysts at Relocation.com.ua, citing data from Global Property Guide and the Czech Statistical Office.
The average asking rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Prague in 2025 is around CZK 26,500 (≈ €1,050) per month. This is 8-10% higher than in 2024, when the average was around CZK 24,000.
Two-bedroom apartments in central areas (Prague 1, 2, 5) cost between €1,300 and €1,900 per month, while in residential areas such as Prague 9 or Prague 10, rents for similar accommodation range from €850 to €1,200.
According to the Sreality.cz portal, during the first half of 2025, the average rent in the capital rose by 5.7%, and compared to 2023, by more than 15%. The main drivers are the rising cost of new construction, high mortgage interest rates (which keep people in the rental market), and a steady influx of foreign workers.
The share of renters in Prague continues to grow and already exceeds 25% of households, which is the highest figure in the Czech Republic. Young professionals under the age of 35 account for more than half of all renters, while among foreigners, the most active groups are Ukrainians, Slovaks, Indians, and EU citizens.
The profitability of renting in Prague remains attractive to investors: according to Global Property Guide estimates, the average gross yield ranges from 4.8% to 5.4%, depending on the area and type of property.
Among the trends for 2025 is increased discussion around the regulation of short-term rentals (Airbnb): the municipality is considering options for limiting the duration of apartment rentals in tourist areas in order to balance the interests of local residents and the tourism business.
Experts predict that the housing shortage and growth in rental demand will keep the market buoyant until at least mid-2026. New construction in the center remains limited, with most growth in supply expected on the outskirts of the city, particularly in Prague 9, 10, and 13.
Source: http://relocation.com.ua/prague-rental-housing-market-analysis-by-relocation/
Geographical structure of Ukraine’s foreign trade (exports) in January-May 2025, million USD
Source: Open4Business.com.ua
