Austria's ÖBAG to pay 1.58 billion euros in dividends to federal government

The Republic of Austria is set to receive a substantial dividend payment of approximately 1.577 billion euros from the Austrian State Holding Company (ÖBAG) for the year 2025. This figure marks a significant increase from the 1.26 billion euros received in the prior year, a boost of roughly 320 million euros.

The Ministry of Economic Affairs is scheduled to receive 1.019 billion euros of this dividend on July 7. The proposed distribution was formally accepted during the company's general meeting on Wednesday. Earlier in May, the federal government had already received 558 million euros from Verbund, another ÖBAG portfolio company.

ÖBAG CEO Edith Hlawati stated that the dividend payment underscores the resilience and strength of the company's holdings, even during times of global uncertainty. Since ÖBAG's restructuring in 2019, a total of 8.534 billion euros has been transferred to the federal government. The overall value of ÖBAG's portfolio, which includes major companies like Verbund, OMV, Post, Telekom Austria, and Bundesimmobiliengesellschaft, remained stable at 30.05 billion euros at the end of 2025.

Economic Minister Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer emphasized ÖBAG's mission to strengthen key industries, secure future investments, enhance Austria's international competitiveness, and safeguard jobs. During the general meeting, Franz Valsky was elected to the ÖBAG supervisory board, representing both the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Telekom Austria employees, succeeding Gerhard Bayer who is retiring.