OREANDA-NEWS. August 13, 2012. A1, an investment company, has announced its purchase of 29.17% of shares of voting stock in OJSC Moscow Tyre Plant (MTP). A1 has also entered into an agreement with Specialized State Unitary Enterprise (SSUE) for selling of property of the city of Moscow, thereunder A1 will act as an authorized buyer search agent to facilitate sale of 66.6% of shares of voting stock in OJSC MTP, currently held by the Moscow City Property Department. Through its involvement in the above selling process, A1 will be able to render to Moscow City Government agencies maximum possible assistance in selling shares in OJSC MTP at fair price. The acquisition of a large package of shares in OJSC MTP and the status of a major creditor will also allow A1 to participate in the ambitious Moscow living environment creation and largest industrial city territories redevelopment projects.

A1 is the key investment division of the Alfa Group Consortium. A1 is Russia's leading expert in the resolution of complicated economic and corporate situations. The Company's capabilities allow it to implement all types of investment projects with high efficiency.

The A1 company is currently managing a portfolio of different assets, which include the Russian Federation's largest automobile sales and servicing company "Nezavisimost", the company Kronwerk Cinema (which is among Russia's five largest cinema networks), the Systematika company (the largest Russian provider of IT solutions and services), Byelorussia's largest supermarket network BelMarket, etc.