For the deal to go through, the Russian regulatory authorities must approve the merger and an extraordinary shareholders' meeting must take place at WSR.
WSR merger 'to carry on regardless'
Sweden-listed oil firm West Siberian Resources (WSR) and Russia's Alliance Oil will continue with their merger plans despite WSR's dramatic fall in value, the companies have said.
23 January 2008 18:01 GMT
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23 January 2008 18:01 GMT
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