The Media Outlet has been independently certified according to the JTI Programme and CWA 17493:2019.

Certified by

Imperium Certific (ІМПЕРІУМ СЕРТИФІК) – Ukraine/Україна

Date of certification

17/12/2025

Contact details

Київ, Лариси Руденко 6А, офіс 721
Kyiv
Ukraine

Media Outlet LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY "Slobidskyi Krai" Date of first publication 19/08/2025 Date of Latest Change 16/12/2025

5. Requirements on Owners’ Identity

The identity of owners shall be disclosed: including direct owners, indirect or beneficial owners, shareholders, indirect or beneficial shareholders. Information on any type of influence and/or conflict of interest should be provided and monitored internally. The information shall be updated on an annual basis and easy to access, preferably online. If the Outlet has no website, the information should be published or communicated clearly in all its publications or transmissions.

5.1. Names of Owners and Board Members

The names of direct, indirect, controlling or beneficial owners shall be disclosed. If any of these is also the beneficial owner of another company, the name and main activities of that company shall be clearly stated. The business sectors in which these other companies are operating shall also be indicated. The names of the members of supervisory structures, like the board, shall also be disclosed. If any of these persons is an active member of a political party or movement, holder of an elected office, or a candidate to a political election, the name of that party or movement shall be clearly stated.

What are the names of all direct, indirect or beneficial owners?

Beneficial owners:
HNATCHENKO LARYSA VIKTORIVNA - 65%

Direct owners:
HARKAVETS OLEKSANDR IVANOVYCH - 10%
SHMATCHENKO YULIIA VASYLIIVNA - 5%
ILCHENKO OLENA MYKOLAIVNA - 5%
EROSHKINA HANNA VIATCHESLAVIVNA - 5%
SLIESARIEVA MARYNA LEONIDIVNA - 5%
VASYLETS TETIANA VOLODYMYRIVNA - 5%

Are the names of the owners in the previous question available online?

Yes

What is the URL that contains the names of the owners, or, if not available online, please indicate where that information can be obtained?

https://usr.minjust.gov.ua/content/free-search
https://opendatabot.ua/
https://youcontrol.com.ua/

What are the names of the members of supervisory boards?

In our organization, the management structure includes the general meeting of participants and the executive body (director). Participants:
Beneficial owners:
HNATCHENKO LARYSA VIKTORIVNA - 65%

Direct owners:
HARKAVETS OLEKSANDR IVANOVYCH - 10%
SHMATCHENKO YULIIA VASYLIIVNA - 5%
ILCHENKO OLENA MYKOLAIVNA - 5%
EROSHKINA HANNA VIATCHESLAVIVNA - 5%
SLIESARIEVA MARYNA LEONIDIVNA - 5%
VASYLETS TETIANA VOLODYMYRIVNA - 5%

Director HNATCHENKO LARYSA VIKTORIVNA

Are the names of the members of the supervisory board members in the previous question available online?

Yes

What is the URL of the page that contains the names of the people in the previous question?

https://usr.minjust.gov.ua/content/free-search https://opendatabot.ua/ https://youcontrol.com.ua/

Are the listed owners also founders or owners of other companies?

Yes

State here the names and main activities of those companies.

HNATCHENKO LARYSA VIKTORIVNA - "Slobidskyi Krai" NGO (Activities of other public organizations, n.e.c. (non-profit activity))

EROSHKINA HANNA VIATCHESLAVIVNA - "LeleKHa" NGO (Activities of other public organizations, n.e.c. (non-profit activity))

What are the business sectors for the companies listed in the previous question?

Non-profit sector, activity in the field of media and journalism support.

Are any of the owners active members of a political party or movement or candidates in a political election or current office holders?

5.2. Contact Details of Direct and Indirect Owners

The contact details of direct and indirect owners shall be disclosed, preferably online, along with the contact details of the members of the board of directors.

What is the contact information for all direct and indirect owners?

HNATCHENKO LARYSA VIKTORIVNA
Country of citizenship: Ukraine
Location: Ukraine, 61098, Kharkiv region, Kharkiv city, POLTAVSKYI SHLIAKH STREET

ILCHENKO OLENA MYKOLAIVNA
Country of citizenship: Ukraine
Location: Ukraine, 61050, Kharkiv region, Kharkiv city, Serhiivska Street

SHMATCHENKO YULIIA VASYLIIVNA
Country of citizenship: Ukraine
Location: Ukraine, 61001, Kharkiv region, Kharkiv city, Derzhavinska Street

HARKAVETS OLEKSANDR IVANOVYCH
Country of citizenship: Ukraine
Location: Ukraine, 61129, Kharkiv region, Kharkiv city, TRAKTOROBUDIVNYKIV PROSPEKT

VASYLETS TETIANA VOLODYMYRIVNA
Country of citizenship: Ukraine
Location: Ukraine, 61018, Kharkiv region, Kharkiv city, DEREV'IANKA STREET

EROSHKINA HANNA VIATCHESLAVIVNA
Country of citizenship: Ukraine
Location: Ukraine, 61036, Kharkiv region, Kharkiv city, KOVTUNA STREET

SLIESARIEVA MARYNA LEONIDIVNA
Country of citizenship: Ukraine
Location: Ukraine, 61195, Kharkiv region, Kharkiv city, Hvardiitsiv-Shyronintsiv Street

For security and personal data protection reasons, taking into account that the media outlet operates in a frontline area and regularly covers socially sensitive topics, the editorial office does not publicly disclose the personal contact details (including e-mail addresses) of its direct and indirect owners.
Disclosure of such information may create additional security risks for the individuals concerned, including risks of pressure, harassment, or cyber threats.
At the same time, information on the ownership structure is fully disclosed in accordance with the requirements of applicable Ukrainian legislation, and official communication with the owners is carried out through the authorized contact channels of the editorial office and the legal entity.
Upon request of the certification body and other competent authorities, such information may be provided to a limited extent in a non-public forma

Is the contact information in the previous question available online?

Yes

What is the URL with the contact information from the previous question?

https://usr.minjust.gov.ua/content/free-search https://youcontrol.com.ua/

What is the contact information for the members of the board of directors?

Is the contact information in the previous question available online?

Yes

What is the URL with the contact information from the previous question?

https://usr.minjust.gov.ua/content/free-search

5.3. Names of Shareholders

The names of direct and beneficial majority or controlling shareholders shall be disclosed. If the shareholder is a company, the name and main activities of that company shall be clearly stated. The business sector in which this company is operating shall also be indicated.

What are the names of the direct, majority or controlling shareholders? (If shareholders are companies, list the main activity and business sector of that company along with the name.)

N/A

5.4. Percentage of Shareholdings

The percentage of the controlling shareholdings should be disclosed, regardless of the percentage.

List the shareholders and the percentage of the holdings.

N/A

5.5. Exception for Member-owned Media Outlets

The names and contact information for all owners is not required to be disclosed, but it is required for the leadership, e. g. the Board of Directors according to clauses 5.1 and 5.2.

Is the Media Outlet member-owned?

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