Cherkizovo group – one of the major investors in agriculture Orel region, the volume of the Group's investment in the crop and pig production during the company's presence in the region amounted to 716 million rubles. The Group employs more than 320 residents of the Oryol region, and the average wage of employees is one of the highest in the industry and region – 36.66 thousand rubles.

Group companies registered on the territory of the Orel region, are bona fide taxpayers. Taxes paid to the budget of the Orel region in the period 2014-2017, up to 30 million rubles. Cherkizovo group collects 79,32 thousands of grain per year, which is 2% in the production region, and produces 11.8 thousand tons of pork in live weight of 17% in production in the region.

For decades, the agro-industrial complex of the Oryol region makes a significant contribution to food and economic security of our country. Cherkizovo group sees significant potential for further development in the area, occupying a leading position in the Central Federal district for the production of basic agricultural products per capita, and plans to continue the implementation of tasks by companies of the Group operating in the Orel region ("Cherkizovo-Crop" and "Cherkizovo Pig").

About Cherkizovo Group

Cherkizovo group is Russia's largest producer of meat products. The group is among the three leaders on the market of chicken meat, pork and processed meat products. The Cherkizovo group includes 8 poultry farms of full cycle, 16 modern pig complexes, meat processing plants 6, 8 feed mills and more than 287 thousand hectares of agricultural land. In 2017, the Group "Cherkizovo" has made about 1 million tons of meat products. The company's consolidated revenues by year-end 2017 amounted to 90,5 billion rubles. The advantage of the company is vertical integration, which connects every link in the agricultural chain, from grain production to production of finished products, ensuring product quality at all stages. A priority for Cherkizovo Group is a high quality product and meeting the needs of customers. The popularity of the products of Cherkizovo in Russia show a high level of brand awareness and customer loyalty. www.cherkizovo.com

Shares of Cherkizovo Group are traded on the Moscow exchange (MOEX).