Russia Gets Golden Share in Sheremetyevo Airport
The Russian government has obtained a 'golden share' in Sheremetyevo International Airport, granting it special rights to influence key decisions and prevent foreign control during privatization. This follows a presidential decree removing the airport from the list of strategic enterprises.
Consensus
- The Russian government has obtained a 'golden share' for Sheremetyevo International Airport.
- The golden share allows the state to participate in management and decision-making at the airport.
- The move follows a presidential decree excluding Sheremetyevo from the list of strategic enterprises.
- The government must ensure that airport shares are not transferred to foreign individuals or entities under their control.
- Conditions for infrastructure modernization must be preserved during privatization.
- The golden share is based on Article 38, paragraph 1 of the Federal Law 'On Privatization of State and Municipal Property'.
Points of divergence
- Sheremetyevo will become a partner with Vnukovo airport, which will acquire 25.01% of the company 'Perspektiva' for 16.5 billion rubles, enabling joint management of Domodedovo airport. — vedomosti
- The acquisition of Domodedovo cost 141 billion rubles, including 66 billion in cash and 75 billion in debt. — vedomosti
Coverage (4 sources)
- Government received "golden share" of Sheremetyevo airport — Ведомости
- The State received a 'golden share' in Sheremetyevo Airport — Коммерсантъ
- Cabinet decided to use "golden share" for Russia's participation in management of Sheremetyevo International Airport, follow... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Russian Government received 'golden ticket' at Sheremetyevo airport — Москва 24
Key entities
- Russia
- Sheremetyevo
- Sheremetyevo International Airport
- Sheremetyevo
- TASS
- Moscow
- RIA Novosti
- Cabinet of Ministers
- Vasily Kuz'mich'enok
- Sheremetyevo International Airport