Stockholm, 2016-08-31 08:00 CEST (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

The total number of shares and votes in Vostok New Ventures Ltd ("Vostok New Ventures" or the "Company") increased by 6,866,766 in August as a result of an investment into BlaBlaCar with payment in the form of newly issued shares. The total number of outstanding depository receipts and underlying shares in Vostok New Ventures, including 50,507 repurchased but not yet cancelled depository receipts, is 80,366,321.

For further information please contact:
Björn von Sivers, Investor Relations: +46 (0)8-545 015 50

Vostok New Ventures Ltd, formerly Vostok Nafta Investment Ltd, is an investment company with the business concept of using experience, expertise and a widespread network to identify and invest in assets with considerable potential for value appreciation. The company has a special focus on online marketplaces and businesses with strong network effects. The Swedish Depository Receipts (SDRs) of Vostok New Ventures are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Mid Cap segment, with the ticker VNV SDB. For more information on Vostok New Ventures, visitwww.vostoknewventures.com.

This press release comprises information which Vostok New Ventures Ltd is required to disclose under the Swedish Financial Instruments Trading Act. The information was submitted for release on 31 August 2016 at 8.00 CEST.

Vostok New Ventures Ltd. published this content on 31 August 2016 and is solely responsible for the information contained herein.
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