Russia: Meta replaces CEO

Oleg Ryabko has been appointed the new CEO of the scrap-procuring group of companies Meta. In his new office Ryabko will be responsible for the management of the scrap-procuring business, improving its efficiency, reaching financial and manufacturing goals, etc. Andrei Pavlov, who has previously managed the company, decided to leave the office as his contract…

Russia: TMK IFRS EBITDA up in Q1 2018

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) of the Russian pipe producer TMK increased by 13% YoY, to $160 million in January-March, as calculated under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the company said in a statement on May 18. Revenue grew by 35%, to $1.274 billion. (Prime/Ukrainian metal)