Berezovsky confirms "Commersant" sale
Boris Berezovsky confirmed information that he sells all his assets, including the share of the publishing house "Commersant" to his business partner Badri Patarkatsishvili. His decision he explained with "increased political risks for people disagreed with present Russian authorities".
"I do not comment separately on sale of my every asset. I can clearly state, that I and Badri Patarkatsishvili, separate our business. Badri buys my share of our joint business, and at present, I have no business apart from Badri", reported disgraced Russian tycoon on Friday.
Answering the question if Patarkatsishvili buys the publishing house "Commersant", Beresovsky said: "Badri buys my share in all our business projects, as for "Commersant", he holds 50% of shares".
"I`m freeing myself from all old business, but this does`n mean, that I`m ceasing to carry on business. There is going to be a new business, which will be managed by assigned by me management company", he underlined.
Touching on reasons of selling his assets to Patarkatsishvili, Berezovsky noted: "We stay friends, and this decision is not connected with our friendly relations. It`s just in business the political risks for people disagreed with present Russian authority. Badri has always carried on business, but never been in politics. This way I`m releasing politic risks from Badri`s business".
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