вторник, 10 июня 2014 г.

"MegaFon" and "Skartel": new terms of transaction


"MegaFon" concluded the additional agreement assuming early payment of 1,060 mln. dollars for the transaction about acquisition of 100% of a share in Maxiten Co Limited owning 100% of shares of the company of "Skartel"

"MegaFon" concluded the additional agreement assuming early payment of 1,060 mln. dollars for the transaction about acquisition of 100% of a share in Maxiten Co Limited ("Maxiten") owning 100% of shares of the company of "Skartel" at Garsdale Services Investment Limited holding ("Garsdale").
According to the decision made at extraordinary General shareholder meeting  on June 5, 2014 "MegaFon" concluded the additional agreement with Garsdale. It allows to pay ahead of schedule about 90% of a total cost of the Transaction which is the biggest obligation of the Company nominated  in dollars.
"Thanks to excellent operational results and successful issue of ruble  bonds "MegaFon" saved up large volume of money. In this regard shareholders made the decision to carry out early payment for the transaction of "Skartel/Yota". It will allow to reduce considerably the size of obligations in US dollars and to reduce influence of changes in the currency market on "MegaFon". We analyze opportunities in the debt and currency market most effectively  to operate a monetary position and to hedge currency risks. We are sure that this transaction confirms the weighed approach of "MegaFon" to management of currency risks and creates opportunities for future economy of money as a result of decrease in percentage expenses.", –  the CEO of "MegaFon" Ivan Tavrin  commented.
"MegaFon" acquired 100% of shares in Maxiten on October 1, 2013 ("Date of closing") for 1,180 million dollars which were supposed to be paid two equal by installments  in the first and second anniversary of Date of closing (on October 1, 2014 and on October 1, 2015, respectively), plus the percent of 6% charged from the date of closing  of the transaction on a maturity date.
According to requirements of the legislation the shareholders affiliated with Garsdale, including the CEO of "MegaFon", did not take part in vote.

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