IFC METROPOL has acted as a joint lead manager for a 03 series bond issue of LLC Gazprom Capital worth RUB 15 billion with a three-year maturity and a one-year put option. The issue will be placed at the 100% face value. The coupon period is 182 days.
 The issue was completed on 10 November, 2011. MICEX has registered 111 transactions with these bonds. The first coupon rate for the issue placement was fixed at 7.5% per annum.
The transaction’s lead managers include LLC Renaissance Capital-FC and CJSC CB Citibank. The joint lead managers are IFC METROPOL and Nomos-Bank. The underwriter is IBSP. The placement agent is LLC Renaissance Broker.

LLC Gazprom Capital - special purpose subsidiary LLC Gazprom Capital was incorporated in 2008. OJSC Gazprom holds a 100% stake in its authorized capital. LLC Gazprom Capital is currently used to raise financing for OJSC Gazprom by placing ruble bonds.
Investment and Financial Company METROPOL was founded in 1995. The company offers brokerage services as well as services for participation in restructuring transactions, purchase and sale, raising debt and equity capital, sale of assets, and financial and corporate consulting. The company has accumulated great experience in public (IPO, SPO) and private security placements. The National Rating Agency ranks IFC Metropol "AAА", its maximum ranking for reliability.