Gazprom failed to sell 33.33% in Iveko-Uralaz (Cheliabinsk reg.) at the auction due to zero bids, I C M Finance as an agent informed.

The share appraised to worth above 21.755mln rub. was set out at the open auction in a single lot for 92mln rub. in the initital price.

In Feb. the auction also was canceled on the same reason. Iveko=Uralaz was set up by Gazprom, Iveco S.p.A (Italy) and Ruspromavto

having 33.33% each.

"AK&M", 28.03.2006 17:21