Romanian lender BCR is one of the 20 largest companies in the Republic of Moldova based on the share capital, according to a recent ranking.

The largest company is Moldovagaz, with a EUR 65.6 million capital, of which the Russian group Gazprom holds a 50% stake, reports local Economica.net. The Moldovan Government holds a 35.3% stake in the company.

Eximbank ranks second, with a share capital of EUR 61.6 million. The Italian bank Veneto Banca s.c.p.a owns the bank entirely.

The national Moldovan telecom operator Moldtelecom ranks third with a EUR 48.6 million capital. BCR Chisinau, which is entirely owned by BCR, ranks fourth, with EUR 36 million in capital.

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