Estonian state firms to pay €125M in unexpected dividends for 2026
The Estonian government has approved dividend payments from state-owned companies for 2026. Over €125 million will enter the state budget as a result. Several firms are set to pay more than initially expected. Eesti Energia leads the payments with a €35.3 million dividend, the largest among the listed companies. Riigi Kinnisvara AS follows with €31 million, the second-highest amount. Lennuliiklusteeninduse AS will contribute €21.8 million, exceeding earlier forecasts.
Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi confirmed that the decisions align with each company’s financial health and future investment plans. The total dividends approved reach €125.26 million, though the state’s share reflects partial ownership in some firms.
Other companies, including Eesti Loto AS and Vireen AS, will also pay higher dividends than originally projected. The combined payments will boost public funds significantly. The approved dividends will inject €125.3 million into Estonia’s state budget. The amounts were determined based on each company’s financial capacity and growth requirements. The payments mark a stronger-than-expected return from state-owned enterprises this year.
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