OREANDA-NEWS. July 18, 2012. Federal Grid Company of Unified Energy System (“Federal Grid Company” or "the Company”) (MICEX-RTS, LSE: FEES), is pleased to have been named one of the top-5 large cap companies in Russia by IR Magazine Russia & CIS, in the category of “Best investor relations by a CFO, large cap”.

The annual awards ceremony was established in order to acknowledge companies in Russia that have successfully incorporated best international practice in their interaction with the investment community.

The top companies were assessed according to the independent views of market participants, including analysts and portfolio managers. Federal Grid Company was the only company from its sector to be nominated in the large cap category.

“We are delighted that the market has recognised our efforts to build and enhance our IR practice,” said Andrey Kazachenkov, First Deputy Chairman of the Management Board. “Our listing on the London Stock Exchange in 2011 took our company to a new level, and we look forward to continuing to build positive relationships with the investment community.”