Connecticut-based Heidmar is part of the physical oil-trading business of Morgan Stanley that was sold to Rosneft last December. But the deal still requires approval of Congress and was not expected to close until late-2014.

The business being sold by Morgan Stanley includes its 49% stake in Heidmar, which is also owned 49% by Greek shipowner George Economou. The remaining 2% is owned by Heidmar employees.

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