Alfa-Bank confirmed the preparation of a deal to change shareholders

“As far as we know, such a deal is indeed being worked out.

It is too early to talk about its completion - the parties need to go through a number of corporate and legal procedures.

Neither Andrei Kosogov nor the seller are under sanctions, so it is likely that the approval of the transaction by foreign regulators will not be required, ”the bank said.

Earlier, the Financial Times, citing sources, reported that businessmen Mikhail Fridman and Pyotr Aven would sell their shares in Alfa Bank to businessman Andrei Kosogov for $2.3 billion.