Rosneft JV Projects S.A. (Luxembourg), an indirect subsidiary of Rosneft Oil Company, announces the agreement to sell to institutional investors 114,120,000 ordinary shares in Saras S.p.A., representing 12% of the total share capital in Saras S.p.A., at a price of EUR 1.53 per share through an accelerated bookbuilding.

Following the disposal of the remaining stake Rosneft fully withdraws from the shareholders of Saras S.p.A.

Rosneft net profit from its investment in Saras S.p.A. shares over 2013-2017 exceeded EUR 80 million (including dividends received). Total rate of return equals 9% p.a. in EUR.

The sale is a part of the ongoing portfolio optimization of Rosneft, related, among other things, to Rosneft’s inability to implement its previous agreements to increase its stake in the asset to the level of controlling interest as a result of sanctions’ restrictions. The proceeds from the disposal will be directed to the implementation of strategic projects with other Italian partners of Rosneft.

Rosneft Information Division
Tel.: + 7 (499) 517-88-97
January 18, 2017

This announcement is not an offer of securities for sale in the United States. The securities to which this announcement relates have not been registered under the Securities Act and may not be offered or sold in the United States, absent registration or an exemption from registration under the Securities Act. There will be no public offering of the securities in the United States.

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