{
  "id": 14142300,
  "title": "Sumykhimprom sale fails again for lack of bidders",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/sumykhimprom-sale-fails-again-for-lack-of-bidders",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-13T06:42:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Interfax-Ukraine",
    "slug": "interfax-ukraine",
    "url": "https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/economic/1218929.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "An auction to sell Ukraine's largest chemical company, Sumykhimprom, failed again due to the absence of potential buyers. Initially scheduled for October 13, the online auction had a starting price of UAH 1.005 billion. State Property Fund head Dmytro Natalukha expressed optimism about the asset's potential to become a national champion in agrochemicals or building materials. Unfortunately, two subsequent online auctions in January 2026 and June 2025 also did not yield any interested parties. The government approved the terms and starting price of UAH 1.005 billion for the stake on July 8. Under the terms, the new owner must maintain the company's core operations, invest at least UAH 150 million in technical upgrades, and repay certain debts within six months. Natalukha announced additional auctions for other valuable assets, including the Odesa Portside Plant and the Demurynsky Mining and Processing Plant. Sumykhimprom, which specializes in mineral fertilizers, titanium dioxide, and sulfuric acid, has faced financial challenges, including a debt of UAH 1.292 billion in a bankruptcy case. The plant also suffered production disruptions due to Russian shelling in 2022, leading to significant losses in 2025.",
  "summary": "An auction to sell the state’s 99.9952% stake in Sumykhimprom, one of Ukraine’s largest chemical companies, did not take place because there were no buyers.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}