OREANDA-NEWS. Belarus’ OJSC Minsk Sparkling Wines Plant has had a successful bond offering facilitated by the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange, the Business Links Agency reports.

The wine company offered for sale 75,296 ordinary shares worth Br21.508 billion (USD 2.475 million), with a face value of Br285,650 (USD 32.87). The trading period was scheduled for April 16 – June 14, 2013, however the entire edition of shares was sold out on April 24. On the first day they sold 72% of shares.

The offer was valid only for residents of Belarus (individuals and entities), with a reservation that a single customer may not purchase more than 1,000 shares.

OAO Minsk Sparkling Wines Plant approved dividend payout for 2012 at Br7,672 (USD 0.88). The face value of shares has grown by 39% to Br238,440 as of January 1, 2013.

Minsk Sparkling Wines Plant was established in 1978; it makes 80 varieties of beverages; annual output is estimated at 12 million bottles.