Russia: Severstal unveils new client-centric corporate structure

Severstal organizational structure has been reconfigured to support its updated strategy and ensure it consistently delivers an excellent customer experience. Based on agile business principles, all of the company’s production and “selling” divisions now fall under two streams – upstream and downstream, for which common business goals are set. Upstream includes all of Severstal’s raw…

Russia: NLMK shareholders approve Q1 2019 dividends

At the Extraordinary General Shareholders’ Meeting (EGM) held on June 7, NLMK shareholders approved the payment of Q1 dividends of 7.34 rubles per share, or 100% of the company’s free cash flow according to NLMK Group’s consolidated statements prepared in accordance with IFRS. The date upon which the shareholders entitled to Q1 dividends will be…

Ukraine: ferrous metals exports revenue down in January-May 2019

In January-May, Ukraine exported $4.068 billion worth of ferrous metals, down by 8.3% YoY. According to the State Fiscal Service, ferrous metals accounted for 19.47% of all export revenue as opposed to 22.81% last year. In May ferrous metals export revenue was $888.2 million. In 5 months Ukraine decreased ferrous metals imports by 5.5%, to…