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Moscow. March 3, 2026. PhosAgro Group (Moscow Exchange, LSE: PHOR), a Russian vertically integrated company and one of the world's leading producers of phosphate-based fertilizers, successfully placed a yuan-denominated bond issue.

The volume of the Series BO-02-05 bond issue was 1.5 billion yuan. The bonds bear a fixed coupon rate of 8.00% per annum, with a coupon period of 91 days. The maturity of the issue is 3.2 years.

Expert RA rating agency assigned the issue the highest possible credit rating of ruAAA.

During the bookbuilding process, significant demand was generated from banks, institutional and private investors, which allowed the issue to be placed at the lower end of the marketing coupon rate range.

Trading of the bond issue on the Moscow Exchange began on March 3, 2026. Gazprombank is the organizer and placement agent.

"A year later, PhosAgro returned to the Russian market with a yuan-denominated issue. Compared to last year's deal, the volume increased by 50%, and the coupon rate decreased by almost 2.5 percentage points. Despite market volatility caused by rising rates on quasi-currency instruments, the placement was successful and demonstrated investor confidence in the company's credit quality and a willingness to invest long-term in yuan bonds," commented Denis Shulakov, First Vice President of Gazprombank and Head of Capital Markets.

"We are grateful to investors for their interest in our third yuan bond issue amid challenging conditions in the quasi-currency market. Strong demand from market participants confirms confidence in PhosAgro's credit quality and the effectiveness of our financial strategy. This placement, with an increased volume and reduced coupon rate, was made possible thanks to the company's stable position and consistent efforts to optimize its borrowing structure. We will continue to strengthen our position in the debt market, offering investors high-quality instruments and confirming our reputation as a reliable issuer," commented Alexander Sharabayko, Deputy CEO for Finance and International Projects at PhosAgro.

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Cherepovets (Vologda Region). On March 2, 2026, PhosAgro launched the Global ERP import-substituting resource management system into pilot production. This domestically produced solution replaces its foreign counterpart for automating production and sales processes for finished products, as well as calculating their cost.

Previously, Oracle's imported OEBS R12 system was used for these purposes, but in 2022, its developer unilaterally discontinued technical support for its product in Russia. This decision forced large industrial enterprises to begin developing their own software alternative.

With support from the Skolkovo Foundation, specialists from Apatit JSC (part of the PhosAgro Group), Business Technologies (the vendor of the Global ERP system), and the domestic integrator Filosofiya IT took on this ambitious task. In September 2024, the combined team began work on the project, which was deemed of particular significance for the entire Russian industry.

During the first phase, project office specialists migrated three key modules related to production, sales, and product costing at Apatit JSC to Global ERP. This work was completed by the end of last year, and the system was officially accepted for pilot operation at the enterprise on January 1, 2026.

"For three months—until the end of March—we'll be monitoring all system parameters, fine-tuning them, collecting user feedback, and providing enhanced technical support. The system will then be handed over to the customer and accepted for production operation," said Andrey Nisanov, Director of the Project Office Department of the IT Directorate at Apatit JSC. "At the same time, my team and I are working on implementing other important modules, expanding the system's functionality and capabilities. Our ultimate goal is to completely transition away from the Oracle system."

The new system's effectiveness is clearly demonstrated by the statistical data. While monthly product cost calculations previously took at least eight hours, using the domestic solution, January's calculation took about one hour. According to the project office's specialists, the system will continue to be actively modernized and developed. Global ERP's functionality has already been expanded through the use of artificial intelligence technologies. The built-in AI assistant can instantly read the entire user manual and technical regulations, providing a simple and understandable answer to even the most complex user question. The AI functionality used in this system is planned to be significantly expanded in the future.

Information security was also a key focus during the system's development. All necessary computing power, control stations, and data storage servers are located within the company's perimeter, virtually eliminating the possibility of unauthorized access by third parties.

"Current versions of Oracle rely on cloud technologies, which puts system users in an even more vulnerable position. With a single click, the platform owner can effectively paralyze the system. Therefore, I believe that we have begun developing our own software at the right time, and the decision to transition is strategically sound and justified. This is why PhosAgro is viewed with hope and anticipation not only by our partners in the agrochemical sector, but also by representatives of other sectors of the Russian economy. As a leader in system development and implementation, we are paving the way for many other companies," said Denis Novikov, CEO of Apatit JSC.

"For us as a vendor, the transition of such a large industrial customer from Oracle to Global ERP is a landmark import substitution project, confirming the maturity of a domestic enterprise-level digital product and its readiness for implementation at major manufacturing companies. Importantly, our experience working with PhosAgro allows us to accelerate platform development, scale best practices, and offer the market a reliable Russian ERP solution that meets the challenges of digital transformation and technological independence," noted Alexander Russkikh, Technical Director of Global ERP.

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Kirovsk (Murmansk Oblast). On March 2, 2026, the "Ahead of Time" physical education and training festival was held in Kirovsk. It was dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the DROZD-Khibiny center and the quarter-century anniversary of PhosAgro. Participants in the program from the Murmansk, Vologda, Leningrad, and Saratov Oblasts participated in the festival.

The "Children of Russia – Education, Health, and Spirituality" (DROZD) program is PhosAgro's key social project. Today, DROZD unites more than 8,500 children in four regions where PhosAgro operates, participating in 84 sports clubs across 31 sports, as well as creative studios and supplementary education classes. In 2025, the program was expanded to the Kaliningrad, Voronezh, Volgograd, Tambov, and Oryol regions.

In 2001, it was in the Arctic cities of Kirovsk and Apatity that PhosAgro initiated the opening of the first sports sections of the "DROZD" program. Building on best Soviet practices, including the experience of the unique Moscow school "Sambo-70," the "Children of Russia – Education, Health, and Spirituality" project set broader goals: raising an educated, intellectually, spiritually, and physically developed younger generation—patriots of their homeland. Over the past quarter century, more than 100,000 young men and women have graduated from the "DROZD" school. PhosAgro's investment in the project has exceeded 2.5 billion rubles.

In anticipation of the 25th anniversary of the DROZD-Khibiny Center, major renovations were completed in two judo halls at Apatity Comprehensive School No. 5. PhosAgro financed the renovation of the roof, entrance, and recreation areas. Heating and ventilation systems were reinstalled, restrooms were renovated, and showers were installed in the locker rooms. In addition, new sports equipment was purchased, including wall bars, pegboards, and exercise machines, as well as new furniture for the locker rooms and coaches' room.

The opening of the renovated spaces was the first event of the "Ahead of Time" physical education and training festival. The ceremony was attended by PhosAgro CEO Alexander Gilgenberg, Murmansk Regional Duma deputy Alexey Gilyarov, who headed School No. 5 in 2001, Apatity administration officials, and representatives of the city council.

"I'm proud of the heights we've reached today, together with PhosAgro and DROZD. These walls remember training with renowned athletes and Olympic champions: Sergei Novikov, Dmitry Nosov, and Andrey Tsyupachenko. And I'm delighted that for the DROZD-Khibiny center's anniversary, these halls, historical for me and many of our judo alumni, have been renovated. I see how DROZD is alive and well, how many kids are stepping onto the tatami, forging their athletic character, and training their body and spirit," said Alexey Gilyarov, deputy of the Murmansk Regional Duma and chairman of the Education and Science Committee, in his speech.

Honored coach of Russia and president of the St. Petersburg Judo Federation Mikhail Rakhlin, as well as vice-president of the St. Petersburg Judo Federation and Olympic champion Tagir Khaibulaev, were guests of honor at the ceremony.

"You are destined for success because PhosAgro, the DROZD program, your parents, and the best coaches are by your side, ready to guide you into the world of elite sport. All success stories begin in gyms like these. Tagir Khaibulaev took his first steps toward the Olympic podium in a similar gym. Having the opportunity to play sport is a great blessing. And doing it in such wonderful conditions is doubly so," said Mikhail Rakhlin, President of the St. Petersburg Judo Federation, addressing the students of the Apatity judo section.

The festival's grand opening took place in Kirovsk. Andrey Guryev, President of the Russian Fertilizer Producers Association and Chairman of the Drozd Program Coordinating Council, sent a video greeting to the participants.

"Over the two decades of its history, DROZD has helped tens of thousands of young people become stronger and smarter, finding their path in life. And I want to thank our wonderful coaches and teachers. They invest a piece of their soul in children every day. This is invaluable. DROZD has many friends, and we value them very much. These include the legendary Sambo-70 school, whose example has inspired us, the regional and federal authorities who always support us, and many great athletes and coaches. I congratulate them all on the anniversary of the Khibiny branch of DROZD," said Andrey Guryev.

Murmansk Region Governor Andrey Chibis also addressed warm words to the Drozd-Khibiny Center and PhosAgro.

"It's important that both the company's shareholders and management are very attentive to everything related to people, paying special attention to children. Everything related to health, education, spiritual and moral values—all of this is embedded in the DROZD program. And it's clear that this work has proven its effectiveness over a quarter of a century," the regional governor noted in a video greeting.

"The Drozd program is essentially an entire system for nurturing citizens of our country, and we are very proud of it," PhosAgro CEO Alexander Gilgenberg emphasized in his speech. "It's symbolic that this year marks not only Drozd's 25th anniversary, but also the PhosAgro Group's. And I would like to especially emphasize that this project and our other social initiatives are the hallmark of our company, the foundation of its philosophy."

The events of the "Ahead of Time" physical education and training festival lasted four days. During this time, the children participated in the sports and entertainment game "Big Races" and the team game "Constructor," participated in teambuilding sessions, attended a master class with Olympic medalist and multiple World and European figure skating champion Irina Slutskaya, and attended a meeting called "Conversations About What's Important" with the renowned athlete.

"In Kirovsk, DROZD and PhosAgro have created all the conditions for sports: modern gyms, a stunning ice rink, and many other facilities. But most importantly, I see the children, their sparkling eyes, their desire to grow and win," noted Irina Slutskaya.

The guest of honor at the festival's closing ceremony was renowned gymnast and two-time Olympic champion Svetlana Khorkina.

"A huge family has gathered here: children, coaches, and teachers. And I am sincerely grateful to PhosAgro for its generous spirit, responsible social policy, and support of sports," Svetlana Khorkina addressed the participants of the sports festival.

On the festival's final day, the children explored the Khibiny mountain tourism cluster and the sights of Kirovsk: the Bolshevik Cultural Center, the Apatit Museum and Exhibition Center, and the Mysterious Forest Art Park. Four days of socializing, sports, and new discoveries provided all festival participants with unforgettable experiences, vibrant emotions, and new friends.

"I really enjoyed it. I'm thrilled with Kirovsk, the mountains, and meeting famous athletes. Thank you to DROZD for this festival and for the new friends it made," says Alina Sutugina, a student at the DROZD-Balakovo center.

"Everything was perfectly organized; we barely had any free time—games, activities, workshops, discos—every day! I didn't want this festival to end, and I'll remember it fondly," shared Maxim Ivanov, a student at the DROZD-Volkhov center.

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Moscow. February 26, 2026. Denis Novikov, CEO of Apatit JSC (part of the PhosAgro Group), discussed PhosAgro's best practices in developing its own artificial intelligence infrastructure at the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs' Russian Business Week Digital Forum.

The discussion was attended by the President of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP) Alexander Shokhin, Co-Chair of the RSPP Coordination Council for Technological Leadership and Industrial Policy, First Deputy General Director of the non-governmental development institute Innopraktika Natalia Popova, Chair of the RSPP Electric Power Commission, General Director of RUSENERGOSBYT LLC Mikhail Andronov, Commercial Director of YADRO (part of ICS Holding) Alexander Bakulin, General Director of BASIS LLC David Martirosov, Senior Managing Director – Director of the Infrastructure Solutions Department of Sberbank PJSC Karen Karapetyan, and Director of the Federal State Autonomous Institution Digital Industrial Technologies Eduard Shantayev.

In his opening remarks, RSPP President Alexander Shokhin noted that artificial intelligence is changing the economy and social sphere faster than institutions, from education to the labor market, can adapt. He added that just five to seven years ago, it was difficult to imagine the scale of AI's penetration into the economy and everyday life.

"We're not yet fully prepared for all the challenges we're already facing and will face in the coming years. Currently, personnel needs are forecasted for seven years based on current trends, but it's truly difficult to estimate the scale of AI penetration in the future. Therefore, we need to make our personnel training system as flexible as possible to enable rapid adaptation," the RSPP president stated.

Alexander Shokhin also outlined the infrastructure constraints that are currently determining the development of AI. These include, first and foremost, the growing demand for electricity and the need to expand data center capacity. He noted the discussion about the possible shift of generation and data center infrastructure to the Urals and Siberia, noting that such decisions require consideration of technological and network limitations, as well as an economic model, as data center investments must be cost-effective and recoup their costs.

The forum was moderated by Mikhail Oseevsky, a member of the RSPP Board of Directors, co-chair of the RSPP Coordination Council on Digitalization, Chairman of the RSPP Committee on Digital Economy, and President of PJSC Rostelecom. He added that artificial intelligence is becoming one of the main consumers of electricity worldwide, so Russia also needs to consider building specialized data centers for AI and ensuring their reliable power supply. He noted that the forecasts for growing electricity demand under discussion reach tens of gigawatts. Even if some of these estimates are overstated, the scale of future needs remains extremely significant. He also noted the trend of placing AI infrastructure closer to the points of data generation and processing: "Infrastructure is gravitating toward the locations where information is generated and processed—toward megacities where large corporations are headquartered and consumers live, and this trend is likely to intensify."

Denis Novikov, CEO of Apatit JSC (part of the PhosAgro Group), discussed PhosAgro's best practices as it implements its own AI transformation strategy, actively integrating technology into key production, service, and corporate-wide business processes.

"We initially chose to build infrastructure and develop our own AI solutions. This ensures the complete security of commercial, production, and internal information, and also allows us to be independent of foreign software while accumulating our own data. This data is then used to further train large language models, making this work even more efficient," Denis Novikov emphasized.

According to the CEO, the company utilizes several AI-based technologies, including machine learning, video analytics, and generative artificial intelligence. Large language models are deployed within the company's internal IT infrastructure, including Sber's flagship domestic model, GigaChat Max. This already allows for resource savings, increased efficiency and productivity, and enhanced employee safety.

PhosAgro's computing capacity is concentrated in two of its own data centers—in Kirovsk and Cherepovets. A third data center is being built in Volkhov in collaboration with Rostelecom. A key advantage of this approach is flexibility: the modular architecture of the data centers allows for capacity expansion in line with PhosAgro's growing digital needs. Furthermore, virtually all of the company's production sites use on-site electricity, which also meets the needs of the data centers.

"Our goal is to make AI a core technology for all employees and integrate it into all business processes. We are integrating AI solutions, from predictive analytics to AI agents, into all import-substituting information systems," noted Denis Novikov. "Our company's successes are being watched with interest not only by our colleagues in the agrochemical industry but also by representatives from other sectors of the economy. I am confident that through close collaboration and partnership, which is developing at the RSPP sites and within industrial competence centers, we will be able to more quickly scale such solutions and reduce development costs."

Summing up the discussion, forum participants agreed on the need for cooperation among leading technology players to achieve synergies, as well as the formation of a constructive alliance between equipment manufacturers and software developers that will accelerate compatibility and the commercialization of digital solutions.

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Moscow. February 25, 2026. PhosAgro CEO Alexander Gilgenberg participated in the forum "Responsible Business Practices: Social Aspects of Business's Contribution to Achieving National Goals" as part of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP) Russian Business Week.

Discussions included business participation in achieving national and sustainable development goals, assessing companies' contributions to addressing socially significant challenges, and various aspects of business's impact on social well-being, including through corporate social programs, technological advances, social investments in regions, assessment tools, and mechanisms to support responsible business practices.

RSPP President Alexander Shokhin opened the forum: "Business participation in addressing strategic sustainable development challenges and achieving national goals is a topic of ongoing dialogue between business and government, and one of the key issues traditionally discussed during Russian Business Weeks. Business's contribution to achieving our country's development priorities includes improving the quality and efficiency of human capital. All national goals are, to one degree or another, related to achieving this goal."

Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova addressed the participants with a welcoming speech. She emphasized the importance of corporate support for employees. "One of the key national goals announced by the Russian President is preserving the population, improving health and well-being, and supporting families. Business participation in achieving this goal is a strategic contribution to the future of Russia and to the development of the companies themselves, as corporate support for employees helps build a sustainable, motivated workforce," the Deputy Prime Minister stated.

The forum was attended by Olga Batalina, First Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Russian Federation; Maxim Topilin, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Economic Policy; Andrey Shpilenko, Deputy Chairman of the Omsk Region Government; and company executives.

Olga Batalina, First Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Russian Federation, emphasized how corporate social practices help employees realize their potential as parents and the high value of family for Russians.

"When we talk about implementing a corporate demographic standard, we're not talking about increasing expenses per se, but about prioritizing them. The RTK recommendations, which we consider a corporate demographic standard, are designed to help employers build a systematic approach to women who want to become mothers without worrying about their career prospects," said Olga Batalina.

Maxim Topilin, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Economic Policy, focused his speech on improving labor productivity. He reported that the State Duma recently passed in its first reading a bill aimed at increasing the flexibility of labor relations in the context of structural economic transformation and labor shortages.

"I believe the bill is a breakthrough. It allows employers and employees to approach labor relations more flexibly and make greater use of electronic personnel document management," said Maxim Topilin.

Deputy Chairman of the Omsk Region Government Andrey Shpilenko called sustainable development a factor in increasing the investment attractiveness of business.

"Today, being a socially responsible company is no longer just a voluntary initiative, but a new paradigm for doing business. The Business Social Capital Standard sets clear and transparent benchmarks, allowing us to identify and support those who invest in what matters most: people, the environment, and the development of their territories, not just in words. For businesses, this means new opportunities and additional support tools. For the region, it means a stronger reputation, social stability, and investment attraction, as a transparent evaluation system will increase investor confidence in projects implemented in our region," said Andrey Shpilenko.

Representatives of major companies—PhosAgro CEO Alexander Gilgenberg, Delo Group CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors Sergey Shishkarev, OMK President Natalia Eremina, and Metalloinvest Deputy CEO for Sustainable Development Yulia Mazanova—emphasized caring for their workforces and residents in the regions where they operate as an absolute priority of the corporate social policy of responsible companies. This is the foundation upon which high production performance is achieved, new high-tech jobs are created, and innovation is developed. They shared practical experiences of responsible business practices, taking into account socio-demographic priorities and maintaining public health.

In particular, PhosAgro CEO Alexander Gilgenberg presented the company's experience with social programs, which were recognized as winners of the "Responsible Business Leaders" award for 2023 and 2024.

For 25 years now—since PhosAgro's founding in 2001—caring for our workforce and all residents of the regions where we operate has been our absolute priority. It is on this foundation that we set production records every year, create new capacities, develop innovations, and increase tax revenues. For two years in a row, PhosAgro has allocated a record 14 billion rubles to social and charitable projects. We support the government's extensive efforts to raise physically and spiritually healthy youth through the "Children of Russia – Education, Health, and Spirituality" (DROZD) project, train professional personnel starting from school, create a comfortable urban environment, and develop local healthcare systems. PhosAgro's dedicated corporate program is a key contributor to our national goals aimed at supporting families. It includes financial assistance for employee families, a company-wide housing program, children's and family recreation and leisure activities, the creation of conditions for sports, voluntary health insurance programs, and wellness programs. All of this is spelled out in the collective agreements in effect at all of the Group's enterprises, which experts have recognized as the best in the industry," emphasized Alexander Gilgenberg.

Ksenia Tagirova, Deputy Director of the Development and International Business Unit and Director of Medicine at Rosatom State Corporation; Yuri Udalov, General Director of the A.I. Burnazyan Federal Medical Biophysical Center; and Dmitry Kolchugin, Executive Director of External Communications at AFK Sistema, discussed their breakthrough projects, technological and digital innovations, responsible investment tools, and their impact on social aspects of society and environmental issues.

Vladimir Gusakov, CEO of the Analytical Credit Rating Agency (ACRA), Vladimir Lukin, Partner in the Operational Risk and Sustainable Development Group at KEPT, and Irina Bakhtina, Deputy CEO for Sustainable Development at EN, discussed tools for assessing a business's contribution to national development goals, the results of company assessment studies, including those taking into account sustainable development factors, experience with their application and practical use, and development trends in this area.

At the conclusion of the forum, it was noted that developing dialogue and strengthening trust between business, government, and society remains key to the effectiveness of joint efforts in the interests of sustainable socioeconomic development and the achievement of national goals.

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Moscow. On February 19, 2026, PhosAgro presented a seamless training system for its enterprises at the "Personnel of the Future: Interaction between Business and Government" forum, which was held as part of Russian Business Week.

Russian Business Week is the key annual event of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP), where proposals on current areas of government-business cooperation are developed and discussed. It's fitting that this year's week opened with a forum dedicated to one of the key challenges facing the modern Russian economy: ensuring human resource sovereignty.

The discussion was attended by the President of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP) Alexander Shokhin, the Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Russian Federation Anton Kotyakov, the Chairman of the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Russia Sergey Chernogaev, and the Chairman of the Committee on Labor, Social Policy and Veterans' Affairs of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Yaroslav Nilov.

The forum was moderated by RSPP Vice President Viktor Cherepov and RSPP Vice President Fyodor Prokopov. Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Tatyana Golikova addressed the forum participants via video message.

Opening the forum, Alexander Shokhin presented the results of the traditional survey of NRB participants, which showed that in 2025, labor shortages continued to top the list of the most pressing problems facing Russian business. This shortage was observed in more than two-thirds of the companies participating in the survey.

The RSPP President also noted that he sees increasing the flexibility and adaptability of the training system as one solution to the personnel problem. Employers play a key role in this process.

"Today, companies make a significant contribution to training personnel for the economy: they participate in the creation and updating of educational programs, offer students internships and internships, provide production facilities for educational institutions, and implement mentoring programs," Shokhin said. Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Tatyana Golikova emphasized in her video address that issues of personnel sovereignty are relevant for both the state and business. Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly emphasized that personnel issues are fundamental to the development of our country and the achievement of national goals.

She emphasized that by 2030, it is necessary to establish an effective system for training, retraining, and professional development for personnel in priority sectors based on demand forecasts. To achieve this, it is essential to strengthen the relationship between employers and educational institutions and enhance the prestige of in-demand professions.

"On January 1, 2025, at the initiative of the head of state, the national project 'Personnel' was launched. It is based on a seven-year workforce forecast. The forecast is based on industry and regional perspectives and includes not only new jobs but also replacements. By 2032, the economy will need to employ approximately 12 million people," the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized.

Russian Minister of Labor and Social Protection Anton Kotyakov reported that employers have actively participated in the development of the seven-year forecast.

"We are currently experiencing significant demand for new personnel training, and without synchronizing our training system with the active participation of employers, this task will be quite difficult to achieve," Kotyakov stated. He also emphasized the need to develop a long-term HR policy at every enterprise and emphasized the importance of early career guidance for schoolchildren and graduates.

In this context, the presentation by Dmitry Borodich, PhosAgro's Director of Human Resources and Social Policy, was of particular interest to the forum participants. He shared his successful practical experience in training and supporting specialists for the Group's companies, from career guidance in schools, through college and university training, to employment.

"To develop talent for the future, we need to start working on it now. PhosAgro has always been long-term oriented, including in terms of talent development. That's why, back in 2013, we began developing an educational model aimed at cultivating young, talented specialists, right from the school bench."

"Throughout our work, we concluded that seamless training lies not only in engaging with each level of education, but in transforming it all into a seamless career path. "When a student we've been working with since grades 8-9 stays in our orbit throughout college and university, and then joins the company as a young professional, this allows us to develop those very competent, motivated engineers and innovators who are the future of Russian industry," noted Dmitry Borodich.

Today, 6,000 students at six PhosAgro Schools located in the company's cities are studying advanced programs in mathematics, computer science, physics, and chemistry. They then enroll in PhosAgro-sponsored colleges, which have become increasingly popular among applicants over the years of collaboration. They offer a comfortable learning environment, opportunities for sports, and a seamless integration of theory and practical training, with 70% of practical classes taking place at PhosAgro facilities. Graduates who choose higher education have the opportunity to enroll in one of PhosAgro's 20 partner universities, including those in targeted programs.

Over 12 years, PhosAgro has invested over 14 billion rubles in the formation and development of its corporate educational model and support for schools, colleges, and technical schools. As a result, the company has employed over 4,000 graduates from partner educational institutions—2,800 from colleges and over 1,200 from leading Russian universities.

In 2025, PhosAgro began implementing one of its key educational projects in the Arctic Circle: the creation of a nationally advanced higher education school for mining engineers in Apatity, in partnership with Murmansk Arctic University and regional authorities. The company has begun work on a unique underground training facility at the Apatit Mining and Processing Plant, where over 500 students will undertake internships annually. Approximately 3 billion rubles will be allocated to the development program for the Apatity branch of the Murmansk Arctic University.

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Brasilia. February 9, 2026. Mikhail Sterkin, Deputy General Director for Sales and Marketing, took part in the Russian-Brazilian Business Forum. The business forum was held in Brasilia as part of the 8th meeting of the Russian-Brazilian High-Level Commission on February 5, 2026.

The forum was organized by the Russian and Brazilian Entrepreneurs Councils, the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Brazilian Export Promotion Agency ApexBrasil. The forum was opened by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin.

As part of the forum's business program, a panel session entitled "Partnership between Russia and Brazil in Ensuring Food Security" was held, chaired by Russian Minister of Agriculture Oksana Lut and Brazilian Minister of Agriculture Carlos Favaro.

"Russia and Brazil are important players in the global food market and complement each other in many ways. Prospects for further cooperation are linked not only to expanding trade but also, above all, to the implementation of joint scientific and technological projects. Priority areas include plant breeding, genetic research in livestock farming, including the development of embryotransfer, as well as work on preserving and improving soil fertility, and the development and use of modern fertilizers, including biological ones. Russia is committed to expanding cooperation with Brazil in these areas. Agreements have been reached on developing partnerships and implementing joint projects, including with the participation of the Russian Academy of Sciences and other Russian and Brazilian scientific organizations," Oksana Lut emphasized in her speech.

As Mikhail Sterkin, Deputy CEO for Sales and Marketing, emphasized during the panel session, Brazil has traditionally been one of PhosAgro's key export markets:

"Last year, we supplied Brazilian farmers with 1.7 million tons of fertilizer. This is 2.5 times more than 10 years ago. Over the same period, our share of Brazil's total phosphate fertilizer imports almost doubled to 16%. Today, PhosAgro is the world's largest supplier of complex and integrated fertilizers to Brazil. PhosAgro has a wide range of mineral fertilizers—we produce 58 brands, including 16 with micronutrients. This allows us to take into account the specific characteristics of Brazil's regions and offer farmers the most sustainable solutions."

At the same time, the company is implementing a number of important humanitarian initiatives in Brazil.

"We launched the international Pro Agro Lectorium platform in English and Portuguese. It has become an international educational hub in modern agricultural technologies, received the status of the official educational platform of the BRICS Business Council's Agribusiness Working Group, and won the BRICS Solutions Awards. Nearly 170 leading academics and practitioners from around the world, including speakers from Brazil, have recorded over 420 lectures on agronomy and agrochemistry, crop and livestock production, innovation and digitalization in agriculture, economics, and responsible farming. Today, hundreds of farmers and students from Brazil are gaining new knowledge and information on the platform," said Mikhail Sterkin.

In recent years, PhosAgro has also launched 60 soil laboratories in Brazil, tasked with assessing the quality and safety of fertilizers and monitoring soil health. This initiative is being implemented jointly with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

Over 50 young researchers from Brazil have received scholarships as part of the Green Chemistry Summer Schools organized by PhosAgro and the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC). Grant support is also provided to scientists through the joint PhosAgro, UNESCO, and IUPAC project "Green Chemistry for Life."

"We will continue and expand this important work, strengthening the agro-industrial partnership between Russia and Brazil!" concluded Mikhail Sterkin.

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Moscow. January 29, 2026. The digital resource "Global CIO," which unites a professional community of experts and IT executives from Russian companies, announced the results of its annual "Project of the Year" competition, recognizing the best domestic developments in information technology.

The winner in the "Best Industry Solution. Chemicals and Petrochemicals" category was a joint project between PhosAgro and Zifra Group to develop and implement a Russian industry-specific automated production management system (APMS). The award was given for the successful import substitution of a critical production system, implemented without interrupting existing processes and maintaining familiar user experiences.

As part of the project, PhosAgro completely abandoned its foreign PI System and transitioned to an automated production management system based on ZIIoT platform from Zifra. The system united dozens of disparate automated process control systems, enabled the collection and analysis of over 100,000 production indicators in real time, created a unified digital object model, and became the basis for management and process analytics.

"We've also begun using ZIIoT as a platform for embedding production AI solutions. We've already integrated Sber's advanced GigaChat MAX LLM model into our automated production system, which is deployed in our IT environment. This has significantly reduced the time it takes operators to perform daily process operations and increased operational efficiency. Ultimately, using artificial intelligence in a production system allows us to increase finished product output, making this a priority area for PhosAgro's development. The solution has already proven its relevance and effectiveness, so we intend to complete the rollout of ZIIoT at the Volkhov and Balakovo production sites this year," said Denis Novikov, CEO of Apatit JSC (PhosAgro Group).

According to him, AI agents integrated into the system's operations help minimize emergency situations and, if they arise, promptly suggest the most effective courses of action. Together, this creates a smart assistant and a unified intelligent environment that integrates corporate knowledge, documentation, and up-to-date production indicators.

The project's key value lies in its industry-wide impact. The solution was developed and implemented within the framework of the Russian Government's import substitution program, taking into account the requirements of companies active in the Chemistry and Pharmaceuticals ICC, making it scalable and replicable for other chemical production facilities.

"We're truly proud of this project. We managed to seamlessly replace a critical foreign system, maintain familiar production processes, and lay a solid foundation for digital development for years to come. Importantly, the platform has already become the foundation for future steps—it's being used to launch AI projects that work with production data and internal regulations, helping technologists and operators make decisions faster and more accurately. For us, this is an indicator of the right direction: we're not creating a "closed" solution for a single task, but a vibrant industrial platform that can be developed, supplemented with new technologies, and scaled to meet the real needs of businesses. These are precisely the kind of industrial systems that are needed today," noted Mikhail Aronson, CEO of Zifra Group, during the awards ceremony.

Development of the automated control system began in late 2022 with a grant from the Skolkovo Foundation. Over the course of two years, PhosAgro and Zyfra Group specialists implemented the system at the Cherepovets complex of JSC Apatit, gradually expanding its functionality and making necessary adjustments. As a result, in early 2025, the automated control system was put into commercial operation in Cherepovets and received positive feedback from production personnel—the system's users.

The next important step in the project's development was its rollout. At the CIPR-2025 conference, PhosAgro signed an agreement with the developer to scale the automated process control system to the Volkhov and Balakovo production complexes.

It is planned that this work will be completed and the system will be accepted for industrial operation as early as August of this year.

PhosAgro's project to implement the eXpress corporate communications platform also received an award in the "Best Communications Platform in the Industrial Sector" category. The solution's key advantage lies in its autonomy and independence. The servers that process information flows and store data are located within the company, minimizing the risk of unauthorized access by third parties. When working with external users, the platform offers enhanced encryption, significantly increasing the security and confidentiality of communications.

The corporate messenger offers extensive functionality. This modern app for smartphones and PCs, powered by SuperApp technology, combines several corporate services in one place: email, calendar, and video conference scheduling.

"The software architecture of Russian systems is completely free of imported components, ensuring their independence from imports and compliance with our high security requirements. Our domestically developed automated control system (ACS), as well as our own eXpress corporate communications platform, complemented by artificial intelligence services, offer us extensive opportunities for digitalization and automation of production. Today, domestic developers offer a wide range of digital solutions that are equal to, and in many ways even superior to, their imported counterparts. A flexible approach and the customization of software products to customer needs allow us to source and implement the best solutions on the market. And the fact that our projects won two nominations at the Global CIO competition is a clear expert confirmation that we have chosen the right path," says Igor Kurashov, Information Technology Director at Apatit JSC.

The "Project of the Year" competition is in its fourteenth year and is one of the key events in the IT industry. Each year, it brings together over 450 IT leaders and serves as a platform for sharing innovative solutions in automation and digitalization.

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Moscow. December 26, 2025. Andrey Abrashitov, Director of the Kirov branch of JSC Apatit (PhosAgro Group), was awarded the Order "For Valiant Labor."

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a state awards ceremony in the Kremlin's Catherine Hall. During the ceremony, the Order "For Valiant Labor" was presented to Andrei Abrashitov, Director of the Kirov branch of Apatit JSC. The decree awarding the award was signed by the head of state in October of this year.

Andrey Abrashitov was born in 1974. He graduated from the Kirov Mining College with a degree in Ore Deposit Development, the Plekhanov St. Petersburg State Mining Institute with a degree in Underground Mining of Mineral Deposits, and the Modern Humanitarian Academy (Moscow) with a degree in Economics.

From 1991 to 2013, he worked at mining companies in Karelia and the Murmansk region. Andrey Abrashitov joined PhosAgro in 2013 as the head of the Kirov mine of JSC Apatit. From 2015 to 2017, he served as First Deputy General Director of JSC Apatit. Since 2017, Andrey Abrashitov has been the director of the Kirov branch of JSC Apatit.

Under the leadership of Andrey Abrashitov, PhosAgro's Kirov branch implemented a comprehensive set of investment projects to develop the plant's ore and raw material base. Specifically, the newly constructed Main Shaft No. 2 and the reconstructed Main Shaft No. 1 were commissioned at the Kirov mine. Their underground crushing facilities and headworks are designed to transport ore from the underground mine to the surface. Apatit's Kirov mine pioneered the implementation of a remote-controlled deep-hole drilling project in an underground mine in Russia. Crushing and Haulage Complex No. 4 was built at the Rasvumchorr mine, opening up the mine's potential for developing the western and central parts of the Rasvumchorr Plateau deposit. In March 2024, the 10-meter mining horizon of the Kirovsky mine was commissioned, enabling the extraction of approximately 300 million tons of apatite-nepheline ore. In December of this year, the new Rasvumchorr Plateau underground mine extracted its first ore, and its development will continue until 2034, when the facility will reach full capacity. Each of the two processing plants at the Kirovsky branch of JSC Apatit is also the subject of PhosAgro's large-scale investment projects aimed at increasing their productivity while maintaining the high quality of commercial concentrate.

Over the years, Andrei Abrashitov was awarded the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, Second Class, and the Certificate of Honor of the President of the Russian Federation.

"I am deeply grateful to the President of our country, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, for his high recognition of my work and contribution to the company's development. At the same time, I believe this award is further testimony to the achievements of every member of the thousands-strong team at the legendary Apatit. After all, it is their coordinated work and focus on results that allow us to set production records and implement large-scale development projects," emphasized Andrey Abrashitov, Director of the Kirov branch of Apatit JSC.

As a reminder, in November 2024, on the eve of the 95th anniversary of the Apatit Mining and Processing Plant, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree awarding the enterprise's staff the Order "For Valiant Labor."

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Bari (Apulia region, Italy). On December 23, 2025, on the feast day of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, the youth choir of the Cherepovets Diocese participated in the Divine Liturgy and gave a concert in the papal basilica where the saint's relics are kept. PhosAgro helped organize the musical group's performance.

Bishop Ignatius of Cherepovets and Belozersk led the festive service under the vaults of the ancient church. He recalled that St. Nicholas the Wonderworker is venerated in Christianity as a symbol of mercy, intercession, and swift aid in times of need. This veneration unites the spiritual canons of Orthodoxy and Catholicism, as well as liturgical tradition and popular love, in which the saint's image has occupied a special, almost familial place.

"Pilgrimage is a spiritual journey that brings great benefit to the believer and is a source of inspiration. This pilgrimage and today's prayer at this holy site, in the heart of the Italian city of Bari, which has attracted believers from all over the world for centuries, are more than just a journey for us. It is also a sincere expression of our love for St. Nicholas, an expression of our faith and hope in his intercession and swift assistance," noted Bishop Ignatius of Cherepovets and Belozersk.

On this festive day, thousands of believers from across Europe, including many Russians living abroad, came to venerate the Christian relic. They offered prayers to God accompanied by the crystalline voices of the youth choir of the Cherepovets Diocese.

The ensemble includes students and teachers from the Cherepovets College of Arts, as well as young parishioners from churches in the Cherepovets Diocese. That evening, at the Papal Basilica of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, they presented a new concert program, "Confirm, God!", to an Italian audience, combining sacred and Russian choral works.

The guests were treated to majestic liturgical hymns, as well as choral versions of beloved folk songs. Among them were "Ah, You Wide Steppe," "The Horse," "Polyushko-Pole," "Raspberry Ringing," "Smuglyanka," and other pieces.

"Our choir's performance at the Basilica of St. Nicholas in Bari is more than just a concert, but another building block in strengthening the centuries-old cultural dialogue between Russia and Italy. Our creative mission has become the bridge that unites people's hearts through the great power of music and theology. All the students feel this responsibility and are grateful for the opportunity to share their creativity through music," says Svetlana Bobrova, Director of the Cherepovets School of Arts and Crafts named after V.V. Vereshchagin.

The audience that came to hear the young soloists from Cherepovets that evening noted the highest level of performance, as well as the love for God and their native land that permeates the ensemble's entire repertoire.

"I've lived in Italy for almost thirty years. Wonderful news of the youth choir's performance spread among the Russian-speaking community of our city long before today. This native music touched the deepest chords of my soul. Here in Italy, we hear a wide variety of music, but a choir of this caliber is a rarity. My deepest gratitude to the choirmaster and all the musicians for this delight. May God grant that we may once again see the youth choir from Cherepovets in this sacred place," said Svetlana Kuzmenko, a resident of Bari and art critic, sharing her emotions about the concert.

The Cherepovets Diocese Youth Choir's visit to Italy was held under the auspices of the Russian Ministry of Culture's "Cultural Mission to Italy" project, with the assistance of PhosAgro and the Center for Film Festivals and International Programs.

"Supporting the spiritual values and centuries-old traditions of Orthodoxy is a crucial part of PhosAgro's social mission. Previously, our company regularly organized pilgrimage tours for its employees to Christian holy sites in Bari. I am delighted that, despite all the objective difficulties, this kind tradition is gradually being restored, expanding each year. On the eve of the New Year and Christmas holidays, young soloists from the youth choir brought a piece of St. Nicholas's grace to Cherepovets, helping to erase borders between states through kindness, music, and eternal Christian values," said Alexander Gilgenberg, CEO of PhosAgro.

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