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Alexey Kirichok ...
  • Andrew Keeley
  • Andrey Kuznetsov
  • Andrey Gromadin
  • Anna Kotelnikova
  • Anton Stroutchenevski
  • Artem Vinogradov
  • Cole Akeson
  • Irina Lapshina
  • Kirill Rogachev
  • Rodion Lomivorotov

CIS Market Daily - September 5, 2019

MARKET COMMENT - RISK APPETITES REVIVED AS CONCERNS ABOUT CURRENT HOTSPOTS RETREATMarkets gained around the globe thanks to net positive news flow from several key hotspots. The MSCI ACWI global index climbed 1.2%. Russia was in the top third of EMs, and the RTS gained 2.1% to reach 1,332. Brent soared more than 5% to reach $60.76/bbl this morning, and the ruble has gained more than 1.5% over the past day to USD/RUB 65.95. Most key indicators are positive this morning.STORIES> Weekly inflation readings augur 0.3% slide in monthly figure in August> Novatek shows more progress in developing LNG business> Polyus: No plans for special dividends; target free float is 25-30%> CIS Natural Resources Fund plans to sell some Bystrinsky shares at IPO> Highlights from Alrosa CEO's comments to media> VTB's CEO comments on dividends, Tele2 stake sale> NBG hikes key rate by 50 bps to 7%, with further increases likely
Underlyings
ALROSA PJSC

AK Alrosa PAO. AK Alrosa PAO (Aktsionernaya kompaniya ALROSA PAO or ALROSA Company PJSC), formerly AK Alrosa OAO, is a Russia-based company which is principally engaged in the exploration, mining, manufacture and sales of diamonds. Its operations include five Integrated Mining and Processing Complexes: Mirny, Udachny, Aikhal, Anabar and Nyurba located in the Sakha Republic; sorting divisions and diamond cutting and polishing division. The Company is a member of variable diamonds associations. It operates through several representative offices, branches and subsidiaries, including Alrosa-Nyurba OAO, Almazy Anabara OAO and Severalmaz OAO.

MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC

MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC is a global producer of nickel, palladium, platinum and copper. Co. also produces by-products, such as cobalt, chromium, rhodium, silver, gold, iridium, ruthenium, selenium, tellurium and sulfur. Co. is involved in prospecting, exploration, extraction, refining and metallurgical processing of minerals, as well as in production, marketing and sale of base and precious metals. Co.'s production facilities are located in five countries: Russia, Australia, Botswana, Finland, and South Africa. Co.'s production units are integrated and include: the Polar Division (the Taimyr Peninsula); and the Kola Mining and Metallurgical Company (Kola MMC or the Kola Peninsula).

NOVATEK JSC

Novatek is an independent gas producer and natural gas producer in Russia. Co. is engaged in the exploration, production, and processing of natural gas and liquid hydrocarbons. Co.'s upstream activities are concentrated in the Yamal-Nenets region, which is a natural gas producing area and accounts for a significant part of Russia's natural gas production. Co.'s three core fields are located in the regions of Yurkharovskoye, East Tarkosalinskoye and Khancheyskoye. Co. maintains natural gas reserves of approximately 1,144 bcm. Co.'s total net proved reserves totals around 8,088 million barrels of oil equivalent (boe).

NOVATEK JSC Sponsored GDR RegS

Polyus (GDR)

Polyus PJSC

PJSC Polyus is an open joint stock company based in Russia. Co. is engaged in operations as a gold production company. Co.'s major assets are: in Krasnoyarsk region, Olympiada deposit as well as Blagodantoe, Titimukhta, Tyrada, Olenii, Razdolinskaya, Zyryanovskaya and Panimba fields; in Irkutsk region, Zapadnoe, Verninskoe, Pervenets, and Chertovo Koryto and Mukodek goldfields as well as some 94 placer deposits; in Magadan region, Natalka deposit and smaller Degdekan and Vostochnoye fields; in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Kuranakh ore body and Kyutchus field as well as 50% interest in the giant Nezhdaninskoye field; and in Amur region, Bamskoe gold field.CJSC Deloitte & Touche CIS

VTB Bank (GDR)

VTB Bank PJSC

Bank VTB PAO is a Russia-based bank engaged in the provision of financial services. The Bank reports five segments: Corporate-Investment banking includes operations with corporate customers that are large business customers and banking financial institutions, as well as operations on the securities market; Mid-Corporate banking covers operations with medium business corporate customers; Retail business includes operations with individuals and small business corporate customers, and offers operations on Internet and mobile Point-of-Sale acquiring, plastic cards, payroll services and financial consulting, among others; Treasury comprises operations to manage liquidity, operations on financial and interbank markets, cash flow management and debit financing operation; as well as Other business includes two business: Construction and development involves operations undertaken by Company in the construction and development industry, and Other activities represent non-banking business.

Provider
Sberbank
Sberbank

​Sberbank CIB Investment Research is a research firm offering equity, fixed income, economics, and strategy research. It covers analysis on all aspects of Russia’s capital markets, issues and industries. The firm analyzes trends in Russia and combines local knowledge with a global perspective. It processes macroeconomic data, market and company-specific news, stock quotes and other information for providing research reports. The firm provides details and latest prices on the most traded names and most traded paper on all segments Russian market. In strategy research, it provides thematic research, tips and descriptions of the methodology used to evaluate companies.

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Alexey Kirichok

Andrew Keeley

Andrey Kuznetsov

Andrey Gromadin

Anna Kotelnikova

Anton Stroutchenevski

Artem Vinogradov

Cole Akeson

Irina Lapshina

Kirill Rogachev

Rodion Lomivorotov

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