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Russia launches tender to organise sale of 23.76% stake in Aeroflot, RBC reports

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Posted on May 22, 2026

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· Last updated: May 22, 2026

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Russia Seeks Organiser for 23.76% Aeroflot Stake Sale via Tender Process

Main Details of the Aeroflot Stake Sale Tender

Background and Announcement

MOSCOW, May 22 (Reuters) - Russia launched a tender to select an organiser for the sale of a 23.76% stake in flagship carrier Aeroflot, RBC news outlet reported on Friday, citing the country's state property agency.

Role of the Organiser

The agency, Rosimushchestvo, said the selected organiser would be responsible for preparing and executing the share sale on behalf of the state, adding that applicants must have experience placing shares on capital markets.

Tender Application Period

Applications will be accepted from May 22 to June 8.

Additional Information

Aeroflot did not reply to a request for comment outside of business hours in Russia.

(Reporting by Reuters, Editing by Louise Heavens)

Key Takeaways

  • The tender seeks to appoint a financial organiser to handle sale of a 23.76% Aeroflot stake on behalf of state-owned Rosimushchestvo (RBC report)
  • Applicants must demonstrate expertise in placing shares on capital markets; submission window spans from May 22 to June 8
  • The move aligns with Russia’s broader attempts to reshape its flagship carrier’s ownership amid evolving state shareholding—state ownership has risen to approximately 73.77% as of mid‑2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of Aeroflot is Russia planning to sell?
Russia is planning to sell a 23.76% stake in Aeroflot.
Who is responsible for organising the Aeroflot stake sale?
Rosimushchestvo, Russia's state property agency, will select an organiser for the sale.
What are the requirements for applicants to organise the Aeroflot share sale?
Applicants must have experience placing shares on capital markets.
What are the application dates for the Aeroflot stake sale tender?
Applications will be accepted from May 22 to June 8.
Has Aeroflot commented on the planned stake sale?
Aeroflot did not reply to the request for comment outside Russian business hours.

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