Russian Companies Focus on Improving Investor Relations

LONDON, July 21, 2011 -

Ipreo Supports IR Professionals in
Russia

IR Magazine Russia & CIS Awards Ceremony 2011,
sponsored by Ipreo, a leading global provider of market
intelligence and investor relations services, brought together
leading Russian IR professionals to recongize those who reached the
most outstanding results in the practice of investor relations.

Alexandre Bykov, who represents Ipreo in Russia and CIS,
commented, “The IR magazine events provide a platform for
developing the investment climate in Russia as well as promoting a
role of IR professionals. We are pleased to be an active part of
supporting the advancement of the investor relations field.”

IR magazine Russia & CIS awards 2011 -
Winners:

Grand prix for best overall investor
relations, large cap

- Gazprom

Grand prix for best overall investor
relations, mid cap

- Magnit

Grand prix for best overall investor
relations, small cap

- Acron

Best investor relations officer, large
cap

- Joshua Tulgan, MTS

Best investor relations officer, mid
cap

- Evgenia Onushenko, Polymetal

Best investor relations officer, small
cap

- Denis Davydov, M.video

Best investor relations by a CEO,
large cap

- Alexey Miller, Gazprom

Best investor relations by a CEO, mid
cap

- Vitaly Nesis, Polymetal

Best investor relations by a CEO,
small cap

- Alexander Tynkovan, M.video

Best investor relations by a CFO,
large cap

- Giacomo Baizini, Evraz Group

Best investor relations by a CFO, mid
cap

- Khachatur Pombukhchan, Magnit

Best investor relations by a CFO,
small cap

- Oleg Tanana, Mostotrest

To see more about the award winners, go to href="www.events.ato.ru/rus/events/ir_award/gallery">www.events.ato.ru/rus/events/ir_award/gallery

The next event, ‘Leading Edge Investor Relations - 2011′, will
be held in Moscow (24^th October 2011). The annual
conference “Leading Edge Investor Relations” gives the unique
opportunity to get insights on how to maintain and develop
efficient Investor Relations in challenging market conditions. For
more information go to: href="www.events.ato.ru/eng/events/ir">www.events.ato.ru/eng/events/ir

About Ipreo:

Ipreo is a premier global provider of high quality data, market
intelligence, and productivity solutions to investment banking and
corporate clients. With decades of experience serving the capital
markets, and a reputation for superior customer service, Ipreo is
both a dynamic innovator and a trusted resource. Ipreo has more
than 600 employees and operations throughout the US, Europe, and
Asia. For more information, please go to
www.ipreo.com/russia

Press Contacts:
For Ipreo
Kate McKay
+1-212-849-5060
kate.mckay@ipreo.com

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