Based on the Thomson Reuters Extel Survey – Focus Russia 2009 dedicated to financial markets in Russia, Thomson Reuters has acknowledged Gazprom as the leading Russian company in the investor relations (IR) category.

In his comment on the Survey results Steve Kelly, head of Thomson Reuters Extel Survey specified: “Over the recent 12 months, the global financial community has witnessed unprecedented market turbulence. What we are facing in Europe is even more crucial for Russia: throughout these volatile times, asset managers seek to acquire in-depth recommendations from analysts, clear and reliable information from IR teams. Those companies and IR specialists, that are fair players on the equity market, deserve top ratings”.

Background:

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The Thomson Reuters Extel Survey – Focus Russia 2009 ran from March 30 to May 30, 2009, along with the Thomson Reuters Extel Pan-European Survey. The Survey reflects the contribution of over 5,000 investment specialists from over 1,400 asset management companies. Quality and correctness of the methodology applied were independently checked and verified by the Deloitte&Touche auditing company.