1、 NLMK ANNUAL REPORT 2013 About us 2Understanding NLMK NLMK Group is a leading international manufacturer of high-quality steel products with a vertically integrated business model.Mining and steelmaking are concentrated in cost-efficient regions;finished products are manufactured close to our main c
2、ostumers in Russia,North America,and the EU.Thanks to our self-sufficiency in key raw materials and energy,coupled with the technological superiority of our production capacity,NLMK is one of the most efficient and profitable steelmakers in the world.NLMK has a diversified product mix,ensuring our l
3、eading position in local markets and our sales effectiveness.By leveraging our advantages our flexible production chain,balanced product mix,efficient sales system,and widespread customer base we are able to react quickly to changing market conditions.NLMK Group is consistently a financially stable
4、business.The Company maintains a relatively low level of debt despite significant capital investments in major projects over the past decade.With the launch of NLMK Kaluga,NLMK completed its sustainable growth stage and focused on enhancing the efficiency of all business processes,improving product
5、quality,and strengthening its position on the market.NLMK actively invests in environmental projects,reducing its footprint in the regions where it operates and striving to comply with the highest environmental standards.NLMK Group creates safe working conditions through process improvements,profess
6、ional training sessions for its employees,and application of the best global standards in occupational health and safety.Stable operational and financial performance*Steel production:15.4 m t(+3%y-o-y)Steelmaking capacity utilization:95%Share of HVA products:35%(-1 p.p.)Sales revenue:US$10.9 bn(-10%