Investor Relations FAQ
Find answers to common IR questions about Vattenfall, including funding, ownership and financial reporting.
Is it possible to buy shares in Vattenfall?
No. The parent company of the Vattenfall Group, Vattenfall AB is a non-listed company, 100% owned by the Swedish state. The Swedish Government has stated that it has no intention of privatising the company.
Is it possible to buy bonds issued by Vattenfall?
Yes. Vattenfall has issued several bonds which are traded on the secondary market. For more information about Vattenfall's outstanding bonds, debt issuance programmes, prospectuses, please follow the link to our Funding section. For more information how to purchase Vattenfall bonds, please consult your bank for more details. There may be minimum amount requirements for such purchases.
What is Vattenfall's strategy regarding hedging of electricity wholesale prices?
Vattenfall hedges its exposure in accordance with established mandates and generally for three years ahead in time. Vattenfall discloses percentages of Nordic generation hedged as well as hedge prices on a quarterly basis.
Which accounting principles are used in Vattenfall's accounts?
Since 2005, Vattenfall's consolidated accounts have been prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
What are Vattenfall's financial targets?
The financial targets pertain to profitability, capital structure and the dividend policy. The targets were proposed by Vattenfall's owner and approved at the Annual General Meeting 2025. These targets are intended to ensure that Vattenfall creates value and generates a market rate of return, that the capital structure is efficient, and that financial risk is kept at a reasonable level.
What are Vattenfall’s credit ratings?
Vattenfall has solicited credit ratings from two agencies: Moody’s and S&P Global Ratings. The current ratings are A3 with a stable outlook from Moody’s and BBB+ with a stable outlook from S&P.
What is Vattenfall’s dividend policy and latest dividend?
Vattenfall’s dividend policy states that the dividend should amount to 40–70 per cent of adjusted net profit. Adjusted net profit excludes fair value effects and returns from the nuclear waste fund. The latest dividend paid to the company’s sole owner, the Swedish state, amounted to SEK 8 billion for the 2025 financial year.
More about our dividend policy and our financial targets
When is Vattenfall’s AGM and how can I participate?
The time and venue for Vattenfall’s Annual General Meeting 2027 will be published on this site no later than October 2026. The event will be open to the public and will also be broadcast live on group.vattenfall.com/se.
Where can I find Vattenfall’s financial reports and presentations?
Our annual and sustainability reports, quarterly reports, investor and capital markets presentations, along with webcasts and transcripts, are available on the Financial reports and presentations page.
Where can I find information about Vattenfall’s bonds?
Information about Vattenfall’s outstanding bonds, debt issuance programmes and prospectuses can be found on Funding and ratings.
For an overview of Vattenfall’s outstanding bonds, please visit the Outstanding bonds page.
Where can I see Vattenfall’s share price or bond prices?
You can find information about Vattenfall’s bonds, including current bond prices, on the corporate bonds page. As a wholly state-owned company, Vattenfall’s shares are not publicly traded.
Where can I find information about Vattenfall’s corporate governance and board?
Visit the corporate governance section of our website to find information about Vattenfall’s corporate governance and reporting structures, as well as details of our board members.
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