euro adhoc: BP PLC
Mergers - Acquisitions - Takeovers
BP AND AAR
CLOSE SLAVNEFT TRANSACTION (E)
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BP today announced that it has completed the deal to include Alfa Group and Access-Renova's (AAR's) 50 per cent interest in Slavneft into TNK-BP. Completion of the Slavneft transaction follows receipt of regulatory approvals, including clearance from the European Union.
BP said it has paid some $1.4 billion in cash to AAR. This includes interest charges covering the period from when the transaction became effective on May 1, 2003.
TNK-BP and Sibneft, the other main owner of Slavneft, will continue to work together to finalise an agreement to split the main assets of Slavneft between them.
end of announcement euro adhoc 16.01.2004
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Branche: Energy
ISIN: GB0007980591
WKN: 850517
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