Russian authorities have asked tycoon Vladimir Potanin to invest in Alrosa during the upcoming sale of a 14 percent government stake in the diamond producer, Kommersant reported Monday, citing sources.
According to market participants, Suleiman Kerimov, Alfa Group and Viktor Vekselberg have also been offered to participate in the sale.
Analysts differ in assessing the attractiveness of Alrosa, noting that the government needs a loyal investor during the sale of the stake.
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