Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- National communications operator Uzbektelecom plans to attract from 33 billion to 55 billion soums through the placement of additional shares.

Uzbektelecom previously registered an additional issue of common shares for placement on the stock exchange.

The operator plans to place 5.54 million common shares. The nominal value of one share will be 1,154 soums.

According to the company, the estimated issue price during the placement will be from 6,000 to 10,000 soums per share. The company can raise from 33 billion to 55 billion soums during the resolution of shares.