Last year, the company paid dividends worth RON250.7 million, representing 76% of the net profit reported in 2012, of RON329.3 million.

Thus, shareholders would get gross dividends worth RON17.58/share, from RON21.29/share in 2013.

Shareholders will meet on April 28 to discuss the dividends payment, as well as the setup of a representative office in Brussels.

Transgaz is 58.51% owned by the Economy Ministry. The company’s market value currently stands at RON2.306 billion.(EUR1=RON4.4816)