# Fearing a breakup, Uniper workers seek IPO instead of sale as privatization gains pace

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- Reuters, 2026-09-24 18:25 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/fearing-break-up-uniper-workers-want-ipo-not-sale-privatisation-picks-up-2026-09-24/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ab56b04f43c0f000136c331

> Uniper labor representatives oppose selling the state-owned utility to a strategic buyer, the head of its works council said. They argue that an initial public offering would reduce the risk of the company being broken up.