Agromat LLC, an industrial and technical company that began a public offering of three-year Series “J” bonds worth 100 million hryvnia in late July, launched a similar offering of Series “K” bonds worth another 100 million hryvnia on August 5.
According to the company’s filing with the National Securities and Stock Market Commission (NSSMC), the interest rate on the bonds—which have three-month coupons—is 16% per annum for the first six months, and for each subsequent six-month period through July 2029, it is 3-month UIRD (Ukrainian Index of Interest Rates on Deposits for Individuals) +4.9 percentage points.
Bonds with a face value of 1,000 UAH will be placed at par through the PFTS exchange, with the state-owned Ukrgasbank acting as the investment firm. The public offering of the bonds is limited to qualified investors and will run from August 5 to October 4, 2026.
The nominal interest rate for the previous “J” series issue, registered by the National Securities and Stock Market Commission on July 17 of this year, is set at 16% per annum for the first six months of circulation. The public offering period runs from July 29 to September 21, 2026.
It is noted that Agromat corporate bonds of Series “H,” “I,” and “J” are currently in circulation, each with a total face value of 100 million UAH.
Agromat, established in 1993, manufactures and sells ceramic tiles and bathroom fixtures. It operates through 33 retail locations in 21 cities across Ukraine and online at agromat.ua. According to the YouControl analytical system, the company’s co-owners, each holding a 28.65% stake, are CEO Serhiy Voitenko, Oksana Reva, and Anatoliy Taday; an additional 10.05% is owned by Olga Bashota, and 4% by Nadiya Rushelyuk.
According to information on its website, based on the results for 2025, PTK LLC “Agromat” increased its net revenue by 5.2% compared to the previous year—to 3.59 billion UAH—and its net profit by 91.4%, to 148 million UAH. In the first half of 2026, net revenue grew by 20.2% compared to the same period last year—to 1.9 billion UAH, while the net loss amounted to 177.5 million UAH, compared to a net profit of 87.1 million UAH a year ago.
As of June 30, 2026, the Agromat Group’s creditors include Raiffeisen Bank—UAH 199 million at 14.9%, Pivdenny Bank—UAH 30 million at 16.5%, OTP Bank—UAH 90 million at 16.5%, Crédit Agricole—78 million UAH at 14.25%, Kredobank—75.1 million UAH at 15.5%, and ProCredit for a total of 185.8 million UAH at rates ranging from 3.76% to 15.5%.
The Kyiv Region Regional Development Agency has signed a memorandum of cooperation with Aydem Holding A.S., one of Turkey’s largest energy investors, regarding the construction of up to 100 MW of renewable energy capacity in the region.
According to a post by the Agency on LinkedIn on Thursday, it will provide comprehensive support to the investor at all stages of the project’s implementation, including identifying the optimal land plot, engaging with local communities, and coordinating with government authorities. Project support will be provided in collaboration with UkraineInvest.
“Our goal is to make the Kyiv region one of the most attractive regions for international investors, where large-scale investment projects are implemented quickly, transparently, and effectively,” commented Nazarii Volyanskyi, director of the Agency.
According to him, the partnership with Aydem Holding A.S. will mark the beginning of new large-scale investments, contribute to the development of the region’s energy infrastructure, and strengthen the Ukrainian-Turkish economic partnership.
The holding company’s website states that it has been operating in the fields of electricity generation, distribution, and retail for 40 years, applying an innovative approach in the energy sector. The primary focus is on renewable energy: hydro, wind, and geothermal sources.
Aydem Holding, ENERGY, INVESTMENT, Kyiv Oblast, RENEWABLE ENERGY
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga stated that Kyiv wants to restore pre-war levels of bilateral trade with Azerbaijan, which currently stands at about $600 million.
According to a correspondent for “Interfax-Ukraine,” Sibiga made this remark at a joint press conference with his Azerbaijani counterpart, Jeyhun Bayramov
“We have set ourselves the goal of returning to pre-war levels in terms of trade. We have now reached about $600 million,” said the minister.
In this context, the foreign ministers agreed to work toward holding the next meeting of the Ukrainian-Azerbaijani Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation in Ukraine.
The parties held detailed talks on the bilateral and international agenda, Ukraine’s preparations for the winter season, and strengthening energy security in the region.
“Over the past year and this year, we have seen a new dynamic in the strategic partnership between Ukraine and Azerbaijan, with increased contacts at all levels. We view your visit as yet another element of this new and positive dynamic,” noted the Ukrainian diplomat.
The parties paid particular attention to the development of mutually beneficial economic, investment, and humanitarian cooperation. Sibiga stated that Ukraine values investments by Azerbaijani companies and looks forward to expanding their presence and implementing new joint projects.
The diplomats also discussed regional security issues in the South Caucasus and the Middle East. Andriy Sibiga briefed his Azerbaijani counterpart on Ukraine’s peace efforts and highlighted Azerbaijan’s important role in promoting peace and ensuring regional stability.
“We appreciate Azerbaijan’s principled stance in support of Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty. Ukraine has also always supported and continues to support Azerbaijan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. This is a constant in our relations,” emphasized the head of Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Sybiga expressed gratitude to Azerbaijan, President Ilham Aliyev, and the entire Azerbaijani people for their assistance to Ukraine from the very first days of the full-scale invasion.
“The restoration of civilian infrastructure in Irpin, humanitarian aid, equipment for energy facilities, and much more. We will always remember this,” he assured.
“VF Ukraine” (“Vodafone Ukraine,” VFU), Ukraine’s second-largest mobile operator, increased its net profit by 4.3% in January–June 2026 compared to the same period last year, reaching 2.161 billion UAH.
According to the company’s interim condensed financial statements, its revenue grew by 10.3% to 13.869 billion UAH.
According to the report, gross profit for the first six months of this year rose by 4.4% to 7.998 billion UAH, while operating profit decreased by 2.4% to 4.321 billion UAH.
OIBDA for the first half of 2026 increased by 3.8% compared to the same period in 2025, reaching 7.331 billion UAH, while the OIBDA margin stood at 53%, down from 56% last year.
The mobile operator’s capital expenditures for the first six months of this year decreased by 0.8% to 3.169 billion UAH.
It is noted that during January–June 2026, VF Ukraine provided non-repayable financial assistance to its subsidiary, Farlep-Invest PJSC, in the amount of 160 million UAH, compared to 310 million UAH for the corresponding period in 2025.
According to the report, as of June 30 of this year, the mobile operator’s investments in “Farlep-Invest” were valued at 1.808 billion UAH, in LLC “Frinet”—677.4 million UAH, and in LLC “Ukrainian Network Solutions”—3.242 billion UAH.
VF Ukraine’s equity as of mid-year stood at 15.583 billion UAH, compared to 14.123 billion UAH at the beginning of the year.
The report notes that VF Ukraine’s net profit in the second quarter of 2026 increased by 5.4% compared to the same period last year—to 1.254 billion UAH—amid a 10.3% rise in revenue to 7.102 billion UAH.
In the second quarter of 2026, VF Ukraine’s gross profit rose by 5.9% to 4.212 billion UAH, while operating profit decreased by 1.3% to 2.392 billion UAH.
The company added that in June of this year, it also entered into a supplementary agreement with its parent company, Telco Investments B.V., to increase a U.S. dollar-denominated credit line from the equivalent of 660 million UAH to the equivalent of 1.32 billion UAH. The credit line carries a fixed interest rate of 10% per annum and is due for repayment in 2028. As of the reporting date, the company had received 693.4 million UAH, which was deposited into the mobile operator’s foreign currency account at a foreign bank to repay bond debt.
Among other things, the report mentions the completion of construction of a new submarine cable system across the Black Sea, which will connect Ukraine to the international transit route between Europe and Asia (the “Kardesa” system). Completion is expected within five years, and the total amount of expenditures the company plans to incur is estimated at approximately EUR 65 million.
As of June 30, 2026, project expenses related exclusively to construction-in-progress assets, which were not material for these interim condensed separate financial statements, the company clarified. “An impairment test was conducted, and the results showed no signs of impairment,” the operator emphasized.
As previously reported, “Vodafone Ukraine” increased its net profit by 12% in January–March 2026 compared to the same period last year, reaching 778 million UAH.
In 2025, the company increased its revenue by 14% compared to the previous year—to 27.8 billion UAH—while its net profit rose by 18%—to 4.18 billion UAH.
INVESTMENT, PROFIT, REVENUE, telecommunications, VODAFONE UKRAINE
Nazarii Volyansky has been appointed director of the “Kyiv Region Regional Development Agency” following a competitive selection process.
According to the Unified State Register, Volyansky has been listed as the agency’s director since July 20. The Agency’s director is appointed for a three-year term by decision of its supervisory board.
In his new position, Volyansky will focus on attracting investment and international technical assistance, developing strategic partnerships, supporting communities and businesses, and implementing projects for the recovery and economic development of Kyiv Oblast.
Volyansky has over 10 years of experience in the fields of international economics, attracting foreign direct investment, business-government relations, and strategic communications.
Since January 2025, he has served as director of government relations in Ukraine for the Polish energy group UNIMOT S.A. From 2024 to 2025, he headed the Ukrainian representative office of the Polish Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers (ZPP), where he focused on developing Ukrainian-Polish economic cooperation, establishing business contacts, and supporting Ukrainian companies’ entry into the Polish and other European markets.
In 2023, Volyansky served as head of the Department of International Relations and Communications at UkraineInvest, the government agency responsible for attracting and supporting investment. From 2021 to 2023, he worked as director of corporate communications at the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
He was also the creator and host of the television program “Exclusive with Nazar Volyansky” on the Rada TV channel, as well as an advisor to the leadership of the Ukrainian Nuclear Forum Association and the technology company FRDM Group. In October 2025, he was appointed Head of Development and Representative of the National Association of Lobbyists of Ukraine in Poland.
Volyansky earned a master’s degree in journalism from Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, studied international economics and economic relations at the Kyiv Institute of International Relations, and completed a training program for specialists in attracting foreign direct investment at the Møller Institute at the University of Cambridge.
The Kyiv Regional Development Agency was registered on June 12, 2018. Its founders were the Kyiv Regional State Administration, the Kyiv Regional Council, the Kyiv Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Bila Tserkva National Agrarian University, and the non-governmental organization “Society of Researchers of Ukraine.”
The Agency’s main objective is to promote the economic development of the Kyiv region and coordinate cooperation between investors, businesses, local communities, and government agencies. The Agency provides support for investment projects, assists with the registration of industrial parks, helps prepare grant applications, identifies suitable land plots and production facilities, and develops business models and community development strategies.
Among the Agency’s projects are the European GreenGov program for implementing environmental standards, the development of community development strategies for Kyiv Oblast, the “Power of Opportunities” entrepreneurship support program, the development of the region’s biogas industry, and projects to expand rehabilitation assistance.
AGENCY, Appointment, INVESTMENT, Kyiv Oblast, REHABILITATION
According to “Serbian Economist”, the Ukrainian agricultural holding MHP has invested over 100 million euros in the modernization and development of production facilities in Serbia, Serbian Ambassador to Ukraine Andon Sapundži said in an interview with Mind.
MHP operates in the Serbian market through Perutnina Ptuj Topiko, a company specializing in the production and processing of poultry meat.
The company’s products are sold on the domestic market in Serbia and exported to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, and North Macedonia.
MHP acquired over 90% of the shares in the Slovenian company Perutnina Ptuj in 2019. The total investment in the acquisition of the group amounted to approximately 221 million euros. The deal to purchase a controlling stake was officially completed in February 2019.
Since the deal was structured through a Slovenian company, these funds were not included in the statistics on Ukrainian direct investment in Serbia. Officially, their total volume from 2010 to the first quarter of 2026 was estimated at only approximately 9 million euros.
MHP remains the most prominent example of a major Ukrainian business operating in Serbia. Other Ukrainian companies operating in the country are predominantly small and medium-sized enterprises.
Following the acquisition of Perutnina Ptuj, the Ukrainian group began expanding its production base in Serbia. In particular, the company built seven modern broiler farming facilities in Bačka Topola. MHP refers to Serbia as Perutnina Ptuj’s largest market in the Balkans.
MHP was founded in 1998 and is an international company in the food and agrotechnology sector. The group’s headquarters are located in Kyiv, and its production assets are situated in Ukraine, Spain, and countries in Southeast Europe. The company employs over 39,000 people, and its products are exported to more than 70 countries. Yuriy Kosyuk is the founder and CEO of MHP.
In 2025, MHP’s revenue totaled $3.766 billion, EBITDA was $569 million, and net income was $187 million. The group’s shares have been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 2008.
