VTB is ready to consider various forms of credit support for the…
VTB is ready to consider various forms of credit support for the Wildberries-Russia Group (RWB) if such a request is submitted, said Dmitry Pyanov, first deputy head of the bank, to journalists.
Consensus
- Wildberries-Russ (RWB) experienced multiple drone attacks on its logistics facilities in July 2024.
- The attacks caused temporary closures of several warehouses and injuries to at least 17 employees.
- VTB expressed willingness to consider various forms of credit support for RWB if a formal request is made.
- A strategic partnership between VTB and Wildberries-Russ was announced in May, including VTB's purchase of a 5% stake in WB Bank with potential for increase.
- The attacks occurred in multiple regions: Moscow Oblast (Electrostal), Tambov Oblast (Kotovsk), Krasnodar Krai (Krasnodar), Stavropol Krai (Nevinomyssk), Saint Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, Crimea (Simferopol), Yekaterinburg, and Udmurtia.
- Some facilities resumed operations after the attacks, including one in Kolledino.
Points of divergence
- VTB plans to complete the deal involving the purchase of a 5% stake in WB Bank by August. — kommersant
- Tatyana Kim, founder and head of Wildberries-Russ, stated on July 22 that insurance for large industrial facilities does not cover terrorist risks or drone attack risks. — interfax
- RWB provides support measures for sellers whose goods were damaged in the attacks; VTB Bank and Sberbank also announced similar support measures. — interfax
Coverage (2 sources)
- VTB Allows Providing Credit Support to Wildberries Due to Drone Attacks — Коммерсантъ
- VTB ready to consider various forms of credit support for Wildberries-Russ if requested — Интерфакс