October 1, 2014

Rosneft finalized the transaction for the acquisition of the Bishkek Oil Company Group.

The framework acquisition agreement was signed in Bishkek on February 19, 2014 by Rosneft Head Igor Sechin and Bishkek Oil Company General Director Alexander Niyazov.

Rosneft acquires 100% share in the Bishkek Oil Company Group, a leader of the oil products market in Bishkek. Consequently, the Company acquires a branchy retail network in the Kyrgyz capital, together with a number of infrastructural assets.

The closing of the deal has enabled Rosneft to occupy a robust market position on the promising Kyrgyz oil products market, enhancing marketing channels for its high value-added products.

Note for editors:

Bishkek Oil Company is a leading operator on the retail and wholesale oil products market in Kyrgyzstan. The company operates an extensive own retail network in Bishkek and an oil depot in the Republic's Chuyskaya Region.



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October 1, 2014



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