Russian credit rating agency Expert RA affirmed Alrosa’s long-term rating at ruAAA with a ‘stable’ outlook – the highest level of creditworthiness, financial reliability, and financial strength on the national scale following an annual review.
Expert RA praised the company’s financial resilience demonstrated in 2020 despite challenging market conditions. The agency’s rating reflects Alrosa’s strong corporate governance practices, prudent financial and dividend policies updated in March 2021 to further enhance its operational resilience. The agency noted Alrosa’s strong competitive position, citing its industry leadership, vast low-cost resource base, and consistently high margins.