Russian e-seller Ozon files application to SEC to hold IPO

MOSCOW, Oct 2 (PRIME) -- Russian online retailer Ozon has applied to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with an intention to hold an initial public offering (IPO) with the volume yet to be determined, the company said on Friday in a statement.

“Ozon has filed to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission a draft registration statement form F-1 regarding a possible initial public offering of ordinary shares,” the company said.

“The number of shares to be placed and the price range of a possible placement are yet to be determined.”

Established in 1998, Ozon is now controlled by multi-industry holding Sistema and fund Baring Vostok Capital Partners.

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