Central Puerto sells AbraSilver stake for $163M, pays $161M dividend

Argentine energy firm Central Puerto divested its entire AbraSilver stake for US$163 million, booking a profit and approving a US$161.3 million extraordinary dividend. The move signals a strategic exit from mining to focus on energy expansion, though the timing and reinvestment plans remain unclear. The dividend payout is notable for its size relative to the sale proceeds.