IDGC of Centre paid dividends on ordinary shares for 2013

IDGC of Centre paid dividends on ordinary shares for 2013. The payment was completed within the period prescribed by the legislation of the Russian Federation, the Articles of Association of IDGC of Centre and the resolution of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (Minutes #01/14 of 26.06.2014).

The amount of dividends approved for payment on the basis of decisions of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders for 2013 was 75 992 thousand rubles or 25.94% of the Company's net profit under RAS on the results of 2013. The dividend size per one ordinary share was 0.0018 rubles. The list of persons entitled to receive dividends was recorded on July 14, 2014.

The dividend payment agent was the registrar of IDGC of Centre - "Register-RN" LLC.

The total amount of dividends paid on the shares of IDGC of Centre as at 24.09.2014 was 75 219 836.44 rubles. Thus, on the indicated date the Company complied with its obligation to pay dividends to shareholders at 99.0%. Dividends, which were not transferred due to lack of complete information in questionnaires of registered persons, will be transferred by the Company to shareholders after making the missing information.

Beginning in 2010, IDGC of Centre annually pays dividends, strictly observing the rights of shareholders provided for by the legislation of the Russian Federation, the Articles of Association and internal documents of the Company. The Company’s management is sure that the implemented dividend policy is primarily aimed at improving the investment attractiveness of the Company.

Further information on the procedure for payment of dividends can be found on the corporate website at: http://www.mrsk-1.com/en/investors/dividend/