HMS Group enhanced its position in rating “Expert-400”

HMS Group was ranked 246th in the rating of top Russian companies- Expert-400. The company was evaluated based on the sales of products volume and climbed 74 points from 320 in 2010. Based on the rating HMS Group is in the top-20 machine building companies of Russia.

Rating Expert-400, which is issued by rating agency Expert RA, is one of the most reputable Russian ratings which represents the list of leading Russian companies. The purpose of the rating – to analyze the role of the large business, its structure and main development trends based on the performance of the Russian biggest companies.

The HMS Group is the leading pump manufacturer and provider of flow control solutions and related services to the oil and gas, nuclear and thermal power generation and water utilities sectors in Russia and the CIS. The HMS Group’s products are mission-critical elements of projects across a diverse range of industries. The Group reported revenues of RUB 13.9 billion, adjusted EBITDA of RUB 3.1 billion and profit for the period of RUB 2 billion for the six month months ended June 30, 2011. The HMS Group’s global depositary receipts (“GDRs”) are listed under the symbol “HMSG” on the London Stock Exchange.