Russian steel company OAO Severstal (SVST.L), Monday posted net profit of $44 million for the first quarter, a decline from $427 million reported during the comparable period last year. Basic earnings per share decreased to $0.05 per share from $0.46 per share recorded previous year.
EBITDA for the quarter decreased to $425 million from $565 million reported during the same period prior year. This decline reflects lower prices across the divisions, the company said in a statement.
Profit from operations was $222 million compared with $387 million during the corresponding quarter last year.
Revenues generated for the three-month period were $3.32 billion, compared with $3.67 billion reported last year.
The Board recommended a dividend of 0.43 roubles per share, or approximately $0.01 for the three months ended March 31. The dividend, having record date as April 26, is expected to be approved at its Annual General Meeting on June 13.
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