22 Apr 2016 14:00
Press release
22 April 2016
NLMK Board OF DIRECTORS APPROVES AGM AGENDA
The Board of Directors of NLMK Group, a vertically integrated international steel producer with operations in Russia, the EU and the USA, held on 22 April 2016, approved the agenda for the Annual General Shareholder Meeting (AGM) to be held on 3 June 2016; and recommended that the AGM approve the new membership of the Board of Directors.
The list of persons entitled to participate at the AGM is based on the NLMK Shareholder Register as of 15 April 2016.
NLMK AGM agenda approved by the Board of Directors on 22 April 2015:
· Approval of NLMK's 2015 annual report.
· Approval of annual accounting statements, including financial statements for FY2015.
· On NLMK's profit distribution (including declaration of dividends) for FY2015.
· On payment (declaration) of dividends for Q1 2016.
· Election of NLMK Board of Directors.
· Election of NLMK President (Chairman of the Management Board).
· Election of NLMK Internal Audit Commission.
· On remuneration payment to NLMK's Board Members.
· Approval of NLMK Auditor.
The Board of Directors proposed that shareholders approve Thomas Veraszto as an independent Member of NLMK Group Board of Directors. Mr. Veraszto previously held the position of Partner, Metals & Mining with The Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
NLMK Management Board members:
· Oleg Bagrin, President (CEO), Chairman of the Management Board.
· Brijesh Kumar Garg, Vice President, Procurement.
· Ilya Guschin, Vice President, Sales.
· Barend de Vos, CEO of NLMK Europe Strip.
· Yuri Larin, Advisor to the President (Chairman of the Management Board) on Development Programmes.
· Sergey Likharev, Vice President, Logistics.
· Grigory Fedorishin, Vice President, Finance.
· Sergey Filatov, Managing Director.
· Stanislav Tsyrlin, Vice President, HR & Management System.
Other business
The Board of Directors has approved Regulations on NLMK Audit Department.
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About NLMK Group
NLMK Group is the largest steelmaker in Russia and one of the most efficient in the world. NLMK's metal products are used in various industries, from construction and engineering to the manufacturing of power-generating equipment and offshore wind turbines.
NLMK's operations are located in Russia, Europe and the United States. The Company's steel production capacity exceeds 17 million tonnes per year, of which about 16 million tonnes are produced in Russia.
NLMK has a highly competitive cash cost among global manufacturers and one of the highest profitability levels in the industry. The Company generated $8 billion in revenue, $1.95 billion in EBITDA and a net profit of $967 million in 2015. Net Debt/EBITDA is 0.56.
NLMK's ordinary shares are traded on the Moscow Stock Exchange (MICEX-RTS, ticker symbol: NLMK), and its global depositary shares are traded on the London Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: NLMK:LI). The company's investment credit rating is BBB-.
For more information on NLMK Group www.nlmk.com/en