Rosneft will sell to institutional investors over 85 million ordinary shares, representing approximately 8.99%, at a price of €1.90 ($2.1) per share, valuing the deal at more than €161 million ($182.83 million).

The group will retain a 12% interest in Saras and the corresponding membership in the board of directors, the company said on Tuesday.

The share sale was closed at a premium of over 38% to the initial purchase price, Rosneft added.

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