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{{Short description|Czech energy conglomerate}}
{{Infobox company {{Infobox company
| name = ČEZ Group | name = ČEZ Group a.s.
| logo = ] | logo = ČEZ Group logo.svg
| logo_size = 150px
| type = ] (]: , ]: , ]: )
| traded_as = ]: <br />]: <br />{{FWB|CEZ}}
| foundation = 1992
| location_city = ] | foundation = 1992
| location_city = ]
| location_country = ] | key_people = ] (CEO)
| industry = ] | location_country = ]
| industry = ]
| products =
| products = electricity generation and distribution, natural gas, cell phone operator
| revenue = {{profit}} 209.76 ] ] (2011)
| revenue = {{nowrap |{{Increase}} US$12.7 billion (2022)<ref name=2022report>{{cite web |title=2022 Annual Financial Report |url=https://www.cez.cz/webpublic/file/edee/ospol/fileexport/investori/vz-2022/cez-group-annual-financial-report-2022-pdf.pdf |publisher=CEZ Group}}</ref> }}
| net_income = {{profit}} 40.8 ] ] (2011)
| operating_income = {{nowrap |{{Increase}} US$4.4 billion (2022)<ref name=2022report/> }}
| num_employees = 31,420 (31.12.2011)<ref name="CEZ Group Annual Report 2011"></ref>
| net_income = {{nowrap |{{Increase}} US$3.5 billion (2022)<ref name=2022report/> }}
| homepage =
| assets = {{nowrap |{{Increase}} US$31 billion (2022)<ref name=2022report/> }}
| equity = {{nowrap |{{Increase}} US$8.75 billion (2022)<ref name=2022report/> }}
| owner = ] (69.78%)
| homepage =
}} }}
'''] Group''' ({{langx|cs|'Skupina ČEZ'}} '''Č'''eské '''E'''nergetické '''Z'''ávody) is a ] of 96 companies (including the parent company '''ČEZ, ]'''), 72 of them in the ]. Its core business is the generation, distribution, trade in, and sales of electricity and heat, trade in and sales of natural gas, and coal extraction. ČEZ Group operates also in ], ], ], ], ] and ]. ČEZ, a.s. is listed on ] and ].
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'''ČEZ Group''' ({{lang-cs|'Skupina ČEZ'}} '''Č'''eské '''E'''nergetické '''Z'''ávody) is a ] of 96 companies (including the parent company '''ČEZ, ]'''), 72 of them in the ]. It is involved in the ], trade, distribution and heat, as well as coal mining. CEZ Group operates also in ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ]. ČEZ, a.s. is listed on ], and ].


ČEZ is the largest utility and biggest public company in Central and Eastern Europe. Its political activities have recently come under scrutiny.<ref name="Czech Power Games"/><ref name="Jiri Kominek 27 November 2009"/> According to the Economist, "though nominally state-run, many see the power flowing the other way: from CEZ’s board into politics".<ref name="CEZ and Czech energy"/> ČEZ is the largest utility and biggest public company in Central and Eastern Europe. Its majority shareholder is the Czech government, owning 70% of shares. Its historical political activities have come under scrutiny.<ref name="Czech Power Games"/><ref name="Jiri Kominek 27 November 2009"/> According to the Economist, "though nominally state-run, many see the power flowing the other way: from CEZ's board into politics".<ref name="CEZ and Czech energy"/> ] invested 2.98% into ČEZ Group. Since 2011, when Daniel Beneš became the CEO these calls have faded out.<ref name="economistinsights.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.economistinsights.com/speaker/4435|title=Perspectives from The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)|website=Perspectives from The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)|access-date=25 October 2017}}</ref>


As of late 2010, the EU was investigating the company's activities.<ref name="CEZ and Czech energy"/> Comments made by third parties under the market test have shown no need to materially change the commitments proposed by ČEZ to the European Commission in June 2012. Under the Settlement Agreement, ČEZ undertakes to sell one of five specific power plants with an installed capacity of at least 800 MW.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cez.cz/en/cez-group/media/press-releases/3977.html|title=Market Test Results Confirm the Settlement Agreement between ČEZ and the European Commission|website=CEZ Group|access-date=25 October 2017}}</ref>
As of late 2010 the EU is investigating the company's activities.<ref name="CEZ and Czech energy"/>


In January 2013, Albania started a dispute by removing the CEZ license to operate in Albania. In June 2014 both parties agreed to settle a dispute. Albania will pay CEZ 100 million euros by 2018 in yearly installments, an amount roughly equal to CEZ's initial investment.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2014-06-24/cez-reaches-100-million-euro-settlement-with-albanian-government|title=CEZ Reaches 100 Million-Euro Settlement With Albanian Government|date=24 June 2014|access-date=25 October 2017|website=Bloomberg}}</ref>
Comments made by third parties under the market test have shown no need to materially change the commitments proposed by ČEZ to the European Commission in June 2012. Under the Settlement Agreement, ČEZ undertakes to sell one of five specific power plants with an installed capacity of at least 800 MW.<ref></ref>


In February 2013, Bulgarians began to mass protests against the company and two other foreign-owned power distributors, suggesting the government to follow the case of Albania.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=147715|title=Bulgarians Rise Up against Shocking Electricity, Heating Bills |website= Novinite.com |agency= Sofia News Agency|access-date=25 October 2017}}</ref> All three were fined by Bulgarian competition watchdog. However, ČEZ said it had not breached Bulgarian and European laws and would launch an appeal against the ruling in court.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=Emerging Europe |date=2019-11-13 |title=CEZ appeals ban on sale of assets to Eurohold Bulgaria |url=https://emerging-europe.com/business/cez-appeals-ban-on-sale-of-assets-to-eurohold-bulgaria/ |access-date=2024-10-30 |website=Emerging Europe |language=en-GB}}</ref>
In January 2013 Albania removed CEZ license to operate in Albania. In February 2013 Bulgarians began to mass protests against the company, suggesting the government to follow the case of Albania.<ref>http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=147715</ref>

Under CEO Daniel Beneš (since 2011), CEZ Group presented and implemented its new strategy based on three pillars: I. Be among the best in the operation of conventional power facilities and proactively respond to the challenges of the 21st century. II. Offer customers a wide range of products and services addressing their energy needs. III. Strengthen and consolidate ČEZ's position in Central Europe.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Czech Republic: EIB to finance modernisation of ČEZ's distribution grid and connection of new renewable energy sources with a record-breaking loan of €790 million |url=https://www.eib.org/en/press/all/2022-529-czech-republic-eib-to-finance-modernisation-of-cez-s-distribution-grid-and-connection-of-new-renewable-energy-sources-with-a-record-breaking-loan-of-eur790-million |access-date=2024-10-30 |website=European Investment Bank |language=en}}</ref>

In 2015, ČEZ scored first in Deloitte CEE Top 500 according to market cap and fourth in overall ranking <ref name="www2.deloitte.com">{{Cite web |url=https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/global/Documents/About-Deloitte/central-europe/ce_top500_2015.pdf |title=Deloitte Central Europe 2015 Top 500 |access-date=2015-10-13 |archive-date=2015-09-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150922072144/http://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/global/Documents/About-Deloitte/central-europe/ce_top500_2015.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> and was elected overall winner of the 2015 Euromoney Best Managed Companies Survey for Central and Eastern Europe.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.euromoney.com/Article/3485409/Best-Managed-Companies-Survey-2015-Press-release.html|title=Best Managed Companies Survey 2015: Press release|website=Euromoney|date=3 September 2015 |access-date=25 October 2017}}</ref>

In March 2024, it was announced ČEZ had agreed to acquire a 55.21% stake in the Czech Republic gas distribution network operator, GasNet in a deal valued at €846.5 million.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-22 |title=CEZ to acquire majority stake in GasNet |url=https://www.worldpipelines.com/business-news/22032024/cez-to-acquire-majority-stake-in-gasnet/ |access-date=2024-03-22 |website=World Pipelines |language=en}}</ref> On October 29 a report came out stating that the company has signed an agreement with ] to develop small modular reactors.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-29 |title=ČEZ signs cooperation agreement with Rolls Royce on development of small modular reactors |url=https://english.radio.cz/cez-signs-cooperation-agreement-rolls-royce-development-small-modular-reactors-8833013 |access-date=2024-10-30 |website=Radio Prague International |language=en}}</ref>


== Power stations == == Power stations ==

]
ČEZ Group is an operator of various energy sources. Most important energy sources are listed<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eru.cz/user_data/files/statistika_elektro/rocni_zprava/2009/index.htm|title=Energy Regulatory Office - ČEZ, a.s. installed power (31. 12. 2009)|access-date=25 October 2017}}</ref> (in the Czech Republic, if not indicated):
]
]
]
ČEZ Group is an operator of various energy sources. Most important are listed<ref></ref> (in the Czech Republic, if not indicated):
*]s *]s
**] (2000 MW - 2 * 1000) **] (2000 MW - 2 * 1086)
**] (2000 MW - 4 * 500) **] (2000 MW - 4 * 510)
*]s *]s
**] (800 MW - 4 * 200) **] (800 MW - 4 * 200)
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**] (], 220 MW - 2 * 110) **] (], 220 MW - 2 * 110)
**] (Poland, 492 MW) **] (Poland, 492 MW)
**] (], 1,260 MW - 6 * 210)
*] *]
**] (122 MW) **] (122 MW)
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**] (20 MW) **] (20 MW)
*] *]
**] (450 MW) **] (450 MW)
**] (650 MW) **] (650 MW)
**] (45 MW) **] (45 MW)
In 2015 CEZ operated 2,3 GW of hydro power plants in Europe and Asia, including the biggest pump storages.
*]s *]s
**] (], 600 MW, the largest wind farm in Europe<ref></ref> **] (], 600 MW, the largest wind farm in Europe<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cez.cz/en/cez-group/media/press-releases/4051.html|title=The Largest Wind Farm in Europe Goes Into Trial Operation|website=CEZ Group|access-date=25 October 2017}}</ref>
*]s *]s
**] (18 MW) **] (18 MW)
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=== Carbon intensity === === Carbon intensity ===
ČEZ Group has invested more than CZK 200bn in development and in environmental measures during its modern history to increase efficiency and reduce emission of its power plants. Today, the ČEZ brand represents energy producers or suppliers in a total of 7 countries.

{| {|
!Year !Year
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|37.2 |37.2
|569 |569
|----
|2010
|68
|38.8
|568
|----
|2011
|69
|38.7
|560
|----
|2012
|69
|35.0
|509
|----
|2013
|67
|32.0
|480
|----
|2014
|63
|28.1
|446
|---- |----
|} |}
Source: Annual Reports<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cez.cz/en/investors/financial-reports/annual-reports.html|title=Annual reports|website=CEZ Group|access-date=25 October 2017}}</ref>
{{See also|List of European power companies by carbon intensity}} {{See also|List of European power companies by carbon intensity}}


=== Electricity capacity and production ===
== Stock ==
In 1994 minor stake in company was ] using ]. If citizen invested all his vouchers (sold for 1000,- Kčs) in ČEZ, he gained 33 ]s (330 current shares after ]).<ref></ref> In 2007 ] decided to sell gradually another 7% stake on ],<ref></ref> but due price fall of stocks in spring 2009 affected by ] selling was suspended. In 2008 company decided to make ] of 9% stake,.<ref></ref>


{| class="wikitable"
As of December 31, 2011, the Czech Republic remained the company’s largest shareholder with 70.29% stake in the stated capital.<ref name="CEZ Group Annual Report 2011"/>
|+ Installed Capacity (MW)
! 2008 !! 2009 !! 2010 !! 2011 !! 2012 !! 2013 !! 2014 !!
|-
| 14,288 || 14,395 || 15,018 || 15,122 || 15,779 || 15,199 || 16,038
|}


Source:Helgi Library;<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=CEZ at a Glance |url=https://www.helgilibrary.com/reports/cez-at-a-glance-dec-2013-helgi-analytics |access-date=2024-06-21 |website=www.helgilibrary.com |language=en}}</ref>
Stocks are traded on ], Czech Stock Exchange – RM-SYSTÉM, ] and ] stock exchanges. As of December 12, 2011 ] held 13.09% (of them as of December 31, 2011, Československá obchodní banka, a. s., held 4.17% and ] Europe 4.8%, other legal entities 12.28% and private individuals 4.34% stake<ref name="CEZ Group Annual Report 2011"/>). Since 2001 company is paying annual ]s.
Presentation for investors - August 2015 <ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2015-08-01 |title=CEZ GROUP: THE LEADER IN POWER MARKETS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHEASTERN EUROPE |url=https://www.cez.cz/edee/content/file/investors/investment-stories/equity-investors_august2015.pdf |access-date=2024-06-21 |website=cez.cz}}</ref>


{| class="wikitable"
In 1994, a minor stake in the company was privatized using voucher privatization and further 7% of the company has been sold through a stock market in 2007. Still, the Czech Republic remained the company’s largest shareholder with nearly a 70% stake at the end of 2012.<ref></ref>
|+ Electricity Production (GWh)
! 2008 !! 2009 !! 2010 !! 2011 !! 2012 !! 2013 !! 2014 !!
|-
| 67,595 || 65,344 || 68,433 || 69,209 || 68,832 || 66,709 || 63,124
|}

Source:Helgi Library;<ref name=":0" />
Presentation for investors - August 2015 <ref name=":1" />

== Shareholders and stock listing ==
In 1994 a minor stake in the company was ] using ]. If citizens invested all their vouchers (sold for 1000,- Kčs) in ČEZ, they gained 33 ]s (330 current shares after ]).<ref>{{cite news |url=http://ekonomika.idnes.cz/kuponova-privatizace-pokus-ktery-nema-obdoby-foa-/ekonomika.asp?c=A061008_203226_ekonomika_ad |title=Kuponová privatizace: pokus, který nemá obdoby |publisher=iDNES.cz |date=October 9, 2006 |access-date=August 27, 2014|language=cs}}</ref> In 2007 the ] decided to gradually sell another 7% stake of ČEZ on the ],<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.radio.cz/cz/clanek/89510 |title=Vláda schválila prodej sedmi procent akcií společnosti ČEZ |author=Martina Lustigová |publisher=] |date=March 3, 2007 |access-date=August 27, 2014|language=cs}}</ref> but due to the stock price fall during spring 2009, affected by ], selling was suspended. In 2008 the company decided to ] 9% of the company's shares.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://ekonomika.ihned.cz/c1-34381920-stat-navysil-svuj-podil-v-cez-na-temer-70-procent |title=Stát navýšil svůj podíl v ČEZ. Na téměř 70 procent |publisher=] |date=February 13, 2009 |access-date=August 27, 2014|language=cs}}</ref>

As of December 31, 2011, the Czech Republic represented by ] remained the company's largest shareholder with 69.78% stake in the stated capital.<ref name="CEZ Group Annual Report 2011">{{cite web |url=http://www.cez.cz/edee/content/file/investors/2011-annual-report/VZ2011aj.pdf |title=CEZ Group Annual Report 2011 |publisher=ČEZ |date=April 3, 2012 |access-date=August 27, 2014}}</ref>
Other shareholders included:
* Chase Nominees Ltd. (4.83%)
* ] (4.8%)
* Private individuals (4.31%)
* ] (4.17%)

The company is traded on the ], ], ] and ]s.<ref name="CEZ Group Annual Report 2011" /> and since 2001 company is paying annual ]s.


== Electric vehicles == == Electric vehicles ==
The building of a network of public charging stations for electric vehicles got fully underway in 2011. The first public charging station – in front of ČEZ’s headquarters in Prague’s Duhová Street – opened on November 30, 2011. As of December 2011, seven CEZ Group public charging stations were in operation, in Prague and Chrášťany, Prague-West district.<ref name="CEZ Group Annual Report 2011"/> The building of a network of public charging stations for electric vehicles got fully underway in 2011. The first public charging station – in front of ČEZ's headquarters in Prague's Duhová Street – opened on November 30, 2011. As of December 2011, seven CEZ Group public charging stations were in operation, in Prague and Chrášťany, Prague-West district.<ref name="CEZ Group Annual Report 2011"/>
ČEZ's given ] electric cars to use and test. Between 50 and 100 electric cars being made available over the coming years. The first two vehicles – a ] Combi and a ] – went to a senior citizen ] charity based in Prague.<ref>http://www.autobloggreen.com/2009/07/18/report-czech-charities-will-test-dozens-of-electric-cars/</ref> ČEZ's given ] electric cars to use and test. Between 50 and 100 electric cars being made available over the coming years. The first two vehicles – a ] Combi and a ] – went to a senior citizen ] charity based in Prague.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autobloggreen.com/2009/07/18/report-czech-charities-will-test-dozens-of-electric-cars/|title=We Obsessively Cover the Green Scene|website=AutoblogGreen|access-date=25 October 2017}}</ref>


==Influence on politics== ==Influence on politics==
ČEZ is the largest utility and biggest public company in Central and Eastern Europe. Its influence on the Czech politics and connections to Russia have recently come under scrutiny.<ref name="Czech Power Games"/><ref name="Jiri Kominek 27 November 2009"/> According to the Economist, "though nominally state-run, many see the power flowing the other way: from ČEZ’s board into politics".<ref name="CEZ and Czech energy"/> ČEZ is the largest utility and biggest public company in Central and Eastern Europe. Its influence on the Czech politics and connections to Russia have come under scrutiny.<ref name="Czech Power Games"/><ref name="Jiri Kominek 27 November 2009"/> According to the Economist, "though nominally state-run, many see the power flowing the other way: from ČEZ's board into politics".<ref name="CEZ and Czech energy"/>


The management of ČEZ has financed the country’s largest political parties – the ] (ODS) and the ] (CSSD). One analysis points out that the financing has resembled that coming from PPF and J&T, two firms which have been highly active in Russia since the early 1990s and their senior management is known to have links to the former Czechoslovak ] security service and the Soviet ].<ref name="Jiri Kominek 27 November 2009"> The management of ČEZ has financed the country's largest political parties – the ] (ODS) and the ] (ČSSD). One analysis points out that the financing has resembled that coming from ] and ], two firms which have been highly active in Russia since the early 1990s (for example, Russia was one of the first international expansion destinations of ], a PPF-owned lending company) and their senior management is known to have links to the former Czechoslovak ] security service and the Soviet ].<ref name="Jiri Kominek 27 November 2009">
by Jiri Kominek, Jamestown Foundation (27 November 2009)</ref> by Jiri Kominek, Jamestown Foundation (27 November 2009)</ref>


A Czech court recently ruled that, as a state-owned company, CEZ must disclose political activities.<ref name="Czech Power Games"/> A Czech court recently ruled that, as a state-owned company, ČEZ must disclose political activities.<ref name="Czech Power Games"/>


Leaked pictures show politicians across political spectrum, including a former Prime Minister, holidaying with ČEZ lobbyists in Italy.<ref name="CEZ and Czech energy">. April 8th 2010. The Economist.</ref><ref name="ihsglobalinsight.com">. The Global Insight. 23 September 2010</ref> Leaked pictures show politicians across political spectrum, including former Prime Minister ], holidaying with ČEZ lobbyists in Italy.<ref name="CEZ and Czech energy">. April 8th 2010. The Economist.</ref><ref name="ihsglobalinsight.com">. The Global Insight. 23 September 2010</ref>


As of late 2010 the European Union is investigating ČEZ. The company's offices were raided in November 2010.<ref name="CEZ and Czech energy"/><ref name="ihsglobalinsight.com"/> As of late 2010 the European Union was investigating ČEZ. The company's offices were raided in November 2010.<ref name="CEZ and Czech energy"/><ref name="ihsglobalinsight.com"/>


ČEZ selected a mysterious company called CEEI to construct a billion dollar nuclear storage facility for the Czech Republic. The company's paper trace ends in U.B.I.E, a company registered in Liechtenstein. Russia's honorary consul is named as its director. The company is believed to be under Russian control.<ref name="Czech Power Games">. RFE/EL. September 26, 2010</ref> ČEZ was said to have selected a mysterious company called CEEI to construct a billion dollar nuclear storage facility for the Czech Republic. The company's paper trace ends in U.B.I.E, a company registered in Liechtenstein. Russia's honorary consul is named as its director. The company is believed to be under Russian control.<ref name="Czech Power Games">. RFE/EL. September 26, 2010</ref>
CEEI's directors include ]'s former chief of staff (Jiří Kovář) and a man who is jail for kidnapping.<ref name="Czech Power Games"/> CEEI's directors include ]'s former chief of staff (Jiří Kovář) and a man who is jail for kidnapping.<ref name="Czech Power Games"/>

Since 2011, after Daniel Beneš became CEO calls about political influence have faded out.<ref name="economistinsights.com"/> In 2014, ČEZ Group presented its new strategy based on three pillars: I. Be among the best in the operation of conventional power facilities and proactively respond to the challenges of the 21st century. II. Offer customers a wide range of products and services addressing their energy needs. III. Strengthen and consolidate ČEZ's position in Central Europe. In 2015, ČEZ scored first in Deloitte CEE Top 500 according to market cap and forth in overall ranking.<ref name="www2.deloitte.com"/>

==See also==
{{Portal|Czech Republic|Energy}}
* ]


==References== ==References==
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Latest revision as of 13:47, 12 November 2024

Czech energy conglomerate
ČEZ Group a.s.
Traded asPSE: CEZ
WSE: CEZ
FWB: CEZ
ISINCZ0005112300 Edit this on Wikidata
IndustryEnergy
Founded1992
HeadquartersPrague, Czech Republic
Key peopleDaniel Beneš (CEO)
Productselectricity generation and distribution, natural gas, cell phone operator
RevenueIncrease US$12.7 billion (2022)
Operating incomeIncrease US$4.4 billion (2022)
Net incomeIncrease US$3.5 billion (2022)
Total assetsIncrease US$31 billion (2022)
Total equityIncrease US$8.75 billion (2022)
OwnerMinistry of Finance (69.78%)
Number of employees28,727 (2022) Edit this on Wikidata
Websitewww.cez.cz

ČEZ Group (Czech: 'Skupina ČEZ' České Energetické Závody) is a conglomerate of 96 companies (including the parent company ČEZ, a.s.), 72 of them in the Czech Republic. Its core business is the generation, distribution, trade in, and sales of electricity and heat, trade in and sales of natural gas, and coal extraction. ČEZ Group operates also in Germany, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Turkey. ČEZ, a.s. is listed on Prague Stock Exchange and Warsaw Stock Exchange.

ČEZ is the largest utility and biggest public company in Central and Eastern Europe. Its majority shareholder is the Czech government, owning 70% of shares. Its historical political activities have come under scrutiny. According to the Economist, "though nominally state-run, many see the power flowing the other way: from CEZ's board into politics". Capital Group Companies invested 2.98% into ČEZ Group. Since 2011, when Daniel Beneš became the CEO these calls have faded out.

As of late 2010, the EU was investigating the company's activities. Comments made by third parties under the market test have shown no need to materially change the commitments proposed by ČEZ to the European Commission in June 2012. Under the Settlement Agreement, ČEZ undertakes to sell one of five specific power plants with an installed capacity of at least 800 MW.

In January 2013, Albania started a dispute by removing the CEZ license to operate in Albania. In June 2014 both parties agreed to settle a dispute. Albania will pay CEZ 100 million euros by 2018 in yearly installments, an amount roughly equal to CEZ's initial investment.

In February 2013, Bulgarians began to mass protests against the company and two other foreign-owned power distributors, suggesting the government to follow the case of Albania. All three were fined by Bulgarian competition watchdog. However, ČEZ said it had not breached Bulgarian and European laws and would launch an appeal against the ruling in court.

Under CEO Daniel Beneš (since 2011), CEZ Group presented and implemented its new strategy based on three pillars: I. Be among the best in the operation of conventional power facilities and proactively respond to the challenges of the 21st century. II. Offer customers a wide range of products and services addressing their energy needs. III. Strengthen and consolidate ČEZ's position in Central Europe.

In 2015, ČEZ scored first in Deloitte CEE Top 500 according to market cap and fourth in overall ranking and was elected overall winner of the 2015 Euromoney Best Managed Companies Survey for Central and Eastern Europe.

In March 2024, it was announced ČEZ had agreed to acquire a 55.21% stake in the Czech Republic gas distribution network operator, GasNet in a deal valued at €846.5 million. On October 29 a report came out stating that the company has signed an agreement with Rolls-Royce SMR to develop small modular reactors.

Power stations

ČEZ Group is an operator of various energy sources. Most important energy sources are listed (in the Czech Republic, if not indicated):

In 2015 CEZ operated 2,3 GW of hydro power plants in Europe and Asia, including the biggest pump storages.

Carbon intensity

ČEZ Group has invested more than CZK 200bn in development and in environmental measures during its modern history to increase efficiency and reduce emission of its power plants. Today, the ČEZ brand represents energy producers or suppliers in a total of 7 countries.

Year Production (TWh) Emission (Gt CO2) kg CO2/MWh
2002 54 34.7 643
2003 61 34 557
2004 62 35.71 575
2005 60 33.3 555
2006 66 36.26 553
2007 73 46.85 640
2008 68 40.38 597
2009 65 37.2 569
2010 68 38.8 568
2011 69 38.7 560
2012 69 35.0 509
2013 67 32.0 480
2014 63 28.1 446

Source: Annual Reports

See also: List of European power companies by carbon intensity

Electricity capacity and production

Installed Capacity (MW)
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
14,288 14,395 15,018 15,122 15,779 15,199 16,038

Source:Helgi Library; Presentation for investors - August 2015

Electricity Production (GWh)
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
67,595 65,344 68,433 69,209 68,832 66,709 63,124

Source:Helgi Library; Presentation for investors - August 2015

Shareholders and stock listing

In 1994 a minor stake in the company was privatized using voucher privatization. If citizens invested all their vouchers (sold for 1000,- Kčs) in ČEZ, they gained 33 stocks (330 current shares after stock split). In 2007 the Czech government decided to gradually sell another 7% stake of ČEZ on the stock market, but due to the stock price fall during spring 2009, affected by financial crisis, selling was suspended. In 2008 the company decided to repurchase 9% of the company's shares.

As of December 31, 2011, the Czech Republic represented by Ministry of Finance remained the company's largest shareholder with 69.78% stake in the stated capital. Other shareholders included:

The company is traded on the Prague, Warsaw, Frankfurt and RM-SYSTÉM Czech stock exchanges. and since 2001 company is paying annual dividends.

Electric vehicles

The building of a network of public charging stations for electric vehicles got fully underway in 2011. The first public charging station – in front of ČEZ's headquarters in Prague's Duhová Street – opened on November 30, 2011. As of December 2011, seven CEZ Group public charging stations were in operation, in Prague and Chrášťany, Prague-West district. ČEZ's given charities electric cars to use and test. Between 50 and 100 electric cars being made available over the coming years. The first two vehicles – a Fiat Fiorino Combi and a Fiat Fiorino Cargo – went to a senior citizen health care charity based in Prague.

Influence on politics

ČEZ is the largest utility and biggest public company in Central and Eastern Europe. Its influence on the Czech politics and connections to Russia have come under scrutiny. According to the Economist, "though nominally state-run, many see the power flowing the other way: from ČEZ's board into politics".

The management of ČEZ has financed the country's largest political parties – the Civic Democratic Party (ODS) and the Social Democrats (ČSSD). One analysis points out that the financing has resembled that coming from PPF and J&T, two firms which have been highly active in Russia since the early 1990s (for example, Russia was one of the first international expansion destinations of Home Credit, a PPF-owned lending company) and their senior management is known to have links to the former Czechoslovak StB security service and the Soviet KGB.

A Czech court recently ruled that, as a state-owned company, ČEZ must disclose political activities.

Leaked pictures show politicians across political spectrum, including former Prime Minister Mirek Topolánek, holidaying with ČEZ lobbyists in Italy.

As of late 2010 the European Union was investigating ČEZ. The company's offices were raided in November 2010.

ČEZ was said to have selected a mysterious company called CEEI to construct a billion dollar nuclear storage facility for the Czech Republic. The company's paper trace ends in U.B.I.E, a company registered in Liechtenstein. Russia's honorary consul is named as its director. The company is believed to be under Russian control. CEEI's directors include Václav Klaus's former chief of staff (Jiří Kovář) and a man who is jail for kidnapping.

Since 2011, after Daniel Beneš became CEO calls about political influence have faded out. In 2014, ČEZ Group presented its new strategy based on three pillars: I. Be among the best in the operation of conventional power facilities and proactively respond to the challenges of the 21st century. II. Offer customers a wide range of products and services addressing their energy needs. III. Strengthen and consolidate ČEZ's position in Central Europe. In 2015, ČEZ scored first in Deloitte CEE Top 500 according to market cap and forth in overall ranking.

See also

References

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