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OUR MISSION IS TO BE TO THE ABSOLUTE LEADER IN THE DISTRIBUTION OF FMCG PRODUCTS IN RUSSIA AND THE CIS

After a couple of years now we can see the results. Already a quarter of a century has passed and it is easy to understand and appreciate the road, which has been traveled, and where it is necessary to go to move further. The road to the top can be winding and difficult, but knowing the route, we can lead the rest. Through the experience of our achievements, we have gained the strength to expand, to move forward to new heights with the never-ending desire to become the absolute leader in the distribution of FMCG products in the CIS by providing our customers with high-quality products, perfect customer service, while acting in the best interests of our society, consumers, employees and shareholders.

MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE

Dream Team
Oleg Smirnov
Chairman Board of Directors
Founder of the Company
Manages everything
Sergey Nesterenko
First Deputy
Chairman Board of Directors
Founder of the Company
Holds finance and legal issues
Alexey Kosyrev
Head of Trade Marketing and
Distribution Department
17 years in the Company
Earns from dusk to dawn
Anatoly Kozhevnikov
Head of Finance Department
7 years in the Company
Good at counting money
Anton Suschinsky
Head of IT Department
23 years in the Company
Chief of high technology
Viktor Korobeynikov
Head of Security Department
9 years in the Company
Security and Conscience of the GC SNS
Oleg Zhdanov
Head of Human Resources and
Communication Department
4 years in the Company
Sees people through
Sergey Petrov
Head of Administrative and Technical Department
9 years in the Company
Creates working conditions
Alexey Sdobnov
Head of Legal Department
2 years in the Company
Defends legal interests
Tatyana Sokolyanskaya
Head of Personnel Training
and Development Department
11 years in the Company
Inspires, develops, perfects

COMPANY’S BACKGROUND

THE SUCCESS STORY IS LONG MORE THAN A QUARTER OF A CENTURY

1992
– March 25, 1992 — Founding of SNS.
– The first office of SNS is at the Mostransagentstvo Hotel.
– The main sphere of activity was in the trade of cigarettes from the Russian factories of Java and Dukat and food products.
1993
– SNS expands to distribute an assortment of product brands from transnational tobacco companies, including BAT Russia.
– The company begins to distribute a wide range of food products.
1994
– SNS moves to a new office on Novocheremushkinskaya Street.
– SNS begins to distribute from tobacco companies directly to retail outlets without intermediaries.
1995
– SNS moves to a new office on Dovator Street.
– SNS starts to focus on the food market and started working directly with producers to import food products.
1996
– SNS moves to a new office on Cosmonaut Volkov Street.
– SNS is listed as one of the official 120 BAT Russia distributors.
1997
– Following the restructuring of the distribution network of BAT Russia, SNS is included as one of the remaining 12 distributors.
– Nielsen conducted its first analysis of the market volume share of BAT Russia products: at the end of the year it amounted to 10.89%*
– SNS begins to create a network of regional branches.

* Average annual market volume share.
1998
– As a consequence of further optimization of the distribution system, BAT Russia has 5 distributors, including SNS.
– Annual results reveal that BAT Russia has a market volume share of 11.87%*

* Average annual market volume share.
1999
– Annual results reveal that BAT Russia has a market volume share of 13.08%*

* Average annual market volume share.
2000
– SNS decides to cease cooperation with other tobacco manufacturers and begins to focus solely on promotion of BAT Russia brands.
– Annual results reveal that BAT Russia has a market volume share of 13.11%*

* Average annual market volume share.
2001
– BAT Russia distributors are further reduced to three, including SNS.
– Annual results reveal that BAT Russia has a market volume share of 14.48%*

* Average annual market volume share.
2002
– The number of BAT Russia distributors is reduced to two, including SNS.
– Annual results reveal that BAT Russia has a market volume share of 15.19%*

* Average annual market volume share.
2003
– The GC SNS moves to a new office in the Tower-2000, Moscow International Business Center Moscow City.
– Annual results reveal that BAT Russia has a market volume share of 17.06%*
– The GC SNS becomes to the principal distributor of VimpelCom (Beeline TM) express payment cards.

* Average annual market volume share.
2004
– Annual results reveal that BAT Russia has a market volume share of 18.62%*

* Average annual market volume share.
2005
– Annual results reveal that BAT Russia has a market volume share of 20.33%*

* Average annual market volume share.
2006
– The shareholders of the GC SNS and TYUSOM decide to merge companies. Following this, the GC SNS becomes the sole distributor of BAT Russia products.
– Annual results reveal that BAT Russia has a market volume share of 21.34%*

* Average annual market volume share.
2007
– The GC SNS wins the Global Distributor of the Year Award from BAT Russia (the best distributor of British American Tobacco in the world in 2006).
– Annual results reveal that BAT Russia has a market volume share of 21.61%*
– The GC SNS begins to distribute Bullit, a Red Bull brand.

* Average annual market volume share.
2008
– The GC SNS and BAT Russia sign a General Agreement for long-term cooperation.
– Annual results reveal that BAT Russia has a market volume share of 21.39% * **
– The company becomes the sole distributor of VimpelCom express payment cards throughout the Russian Federation.
– The GC SNS becomes the sole distributor of a whole range of Red Bull products in Russia.
– The SAP R3 automated management system is implemented in the GC SNS.

* Average annual market volume share.
** The decrease in the indicator compared to the previous year is due to a sharp increase in the minimum retail price and a crisis in the economy of the country.
2009
– Annual results reveal that BAT Russia has a market volume share of 19.67%*
– The GC SNS transitions to international financial reporting standards. The auditor of the GC SNS is EY.

* Average annual market volume share.
2010
– Annual results reveal that BAT Russia has a market volume share of 19.69%*

* Average annual market volume share.
2011
– The GC SNS moves to a new office in the North Tower, Moscow International Business Center Moscow City.
– Annual results reveal that BAT Russia has a market volume share of 20.42%*
– The GC SNS decides to complete its cooperation with Red Bull.
– Cooperation begins with the Swiss company GFD and the initial distribution of the tonic beverages TORNADO ENERGY.
– The GC SNS decides to complete its cooperation with VimpelCom.
– The GC SNS forms the structural unit One Trade, for the distribution of OTR products.
– The GC SNS becomes the distributor of lighters in the framework of cooperation with the AMI Group.

* Average annual market volume share.
2012
– The GC SNS moves to the 33rd floor of the Empire Tower, Moscow International Business Center Moscow City.
– The GC SNS and BAT Russia sign a new General Agreement for long-term cooperation ahead of schedule.
– Annual results reveal that BAT Russia has a market volume share of 20.68%*
– The GC SNS becomes the distributor of the tonic beverage E-ON produced by GFD.

* Average annual market volume share.
2013
– Annual results reveal that BAT Russia has a market volume share of 21.19%*
– The GC SNS becomes the distributor of the soft drink FRESH BAR produced by GFD

* Average annual market volume share.
2014
– Annual results reveal that BAT Russia has a market volume share of 21.34%*
– The GC SNS becomes the distributor of the new lighter brands Delta and Just, designed and manufactured on its order.
– The GC SNS completes the distribution of food products.

* Average annual market volume share.
2015
– Annual results reveal that BAT Russia has a market volume share of 21.53%*
– The portfolio of One Trade** is increased with the introduction of cigars from GMD AG (HERITAGE 1492, EUFORIA, GRAN APERTURA, CASTILLO DEL MORRO).
– Distribution of the premium cigarillos, Marco Polo, begins.
– The new FOXlite brand of cigarette lighters is added to the portfolio.

* Average annual market volume share.
**A structural division of the GC SNS, which distributes OTR products
2016
– Annual results reveal that BAT Russia has a market volume share of 22.46% *
– The portfolio of One Trade** is supplemented by two elite brands from GMD AG (IMPERIOR AND JUAN DE LA COSA).

* Average annual market volume share.
**A structural division of the GC SNS, which distributes OTR products
2017
GC SNS celebrated the 25th anniversary of the founding: key employees of the Head Office, branches and departments celebrated a significant date in one of the most magnificent places on the planet - on the Cote d'Azur, in Cannes. The rest of the employees all over the country celebrated with holiday cakes and memorable useful gifts for everyone.

– The beginning of the distribution of the innovative product of British American Tobacco - tobacco heating system glo™.
2018
– The GC SNS becomes the distributor of the soft drink Ilynskiye lemonades produced by GFD.
– Logo and corporate identity of the GC SNS were redesigned, making them more up-to-date and attractive.
2019
Currently, GC SNS confidently stands at the top of success and is one of the leading players in the Russian FMCG market, distributing the highest quality tobacco products of BAT Russia; unique wide range of flavors of carbonated soft and revitalising GFD drinks; premium cigarillos Marco Polo; a wide range of high-quality and safe lighters Delta, Just and FOXlite.
– GC SNS finished distribution project of Other Tobacco Products ( cigars and pipe tobacco).

AWARDS AND RATINGS

FASTER. HIGHER. STRONGER.
FORBES 2018-2013
Rated in the 200 largest private companies in Russia by Forbes / Non-public and public private companies:
2018 – 49th place
2017 – 41st place
2016 – 42nd place
2015 – 39th place
2014 – 40th place
2013 – 45th place

FORBES 2012-2008
Rated in the 200 largest private companies in Russia by Forbes / Only non-public private companies:
2012 – 22nd place
2011 – 15th place
2010 – 12th place
2009 – 19th place
2008 – 21st place

RBC 2018-2015
RBC 500: Rated in the 500 largest companies in Russia (different forms of ownership, organizational and legal forms and jurisdictions) according to RBC:
2018 – 76th place
2017 – 66th place
2016 – 68th place
2015 – 61st place

RAEX-600 2018-2016
RAEX-600: Rated in the largest companies in Russia (which carry out activities in various spheres - wholesale trade, oil and gas industry, banks, etc.) in terms of sales of products according to Expert RA:
2018 – 69th place
2017 – 79th place
2016 – 88th place
GOLDEN LEAF AWARD 2016
The BAT Russia
and the GC SNS teams
received a joint award
Golden Leaf Award 2016
(an award which is presented
to the teams with the highest
results by senior management
of BAT by the end of the year) for outstanding
results when launching
Rothmans in Russia.

GOLDEN LEAF AWARD 2013
The BAT Russia
and the GC SNS teams
received a joint award
Golden Leaf Award 2013
(an award which is presented
to the teams with the highest
results by senior management
of BAT by the end of the year) for outstanding
results when launching
Rothmans in Russia.

BAT RUSSIA STARS AWARD 2013
The Trade Marketing and
Distribution Department
of the GC SNS
and the Trade Marketing
Department of BAT Russia
were presented with a team award
BAT Russia Stars Award 2013
for the phenomenal speed
of creating distribution
when launching Lucky Strike and Rothmans.
BAT RUSSIA STARS AWARD 2008
The teams of the Trade Marketing and
Distribution Department of the GC SNS
and the Trade Marketing Department of BAT Russia
were awarded BAT Russia Stars Award 2008
for remarkable results of teamwork.



Global Distribution Partners 2008
For the super successful
results of the work
the GC SNS received
the Global distribution
partner 2008 award
from the head office
of British American Tobacco (London).


GLOBAL DISTRIBUTOR OF THE YEAR 2007
The GC SNS received
the Global distribution
partner 2007 award
from British American Tobacco:
The GC SNS was recognized
the best BAT distributor
in the world
(in terms of sales volume)
by the end of 2006.
BEST INTRANET RUSSIA 2016
The Corporate Portal of the
GC SNS is recognized
in the professional
community, having won
victory in the nomination
The best portal in the FMCG
industry! Within the
framework of the Award
Best Intranet Russia 2016.

BEST CORPORATE MEDIA 2014
The GC SNS wall calendar
confidently won a victory
in the nominations for Best
Polygraphic Souvenir
Products in the competition
framework for Best Corporate
Media 2014.



BEST OFFICE AWARDS 2013
The Head Office of the
GC SNS is awarded
the prestigious architectural
award Best Office Award 2013
(the annual national award
for the best business
space solutions).














THE BEST CORPORATE MEDIA OF RUSSIA 2013
The SNS corporate magazine
Ahead of Time is recognized
as the winner of one
of the most prestigious
industry competitions –
The All-Russian Competition
The Best Corporate Media
Company 2013 in the category
for Intracorporate Magazine.












GFD RUS - ONE OF THE LARGEST ADVERTISERS OF RUSSIA 2016
By the end of 2016
GFD RUS joined the list
of the largest advertisers on Russian TV
(according to
NS Gallup Media)
with the following indicators:
- 220 place in the general list
among more than 32 500
advertisers of the
Russian Federation;
- 81 place among
more than 1 460 FMCG companies;
- for the second year in a row,
in the category Carbonated
beverages and energy drinks
GFD RUS is included in the list
of absolute leaders,
occupying the 4th place.
GFD RUS - ONE OF THE LARGEST ADVERTISERS OF RUSSIA 2015
By the end of 2015
GFD RUS joined the list
of the largest advertisers
on Russian TV
(according to
NS Gallup Media)
with the following indicators:
- 154 place in the general list
among more than 20 000
advertisers of the
Russian Federation;
- 54 place among
more than 1 000 FMCG companies;
- in the category Carbonated
beverages and energy drinks
GFD RUS is included in the list
of absolute leaders,
occupying the 4th place.

BEST CIGAR IMPORTER RUSSIA 2014
Russian Cigar Union awarded the title The Best Cigar Importer of 2014 to One Trade (structural subdivision of the GC SNS responsible for the distribution of OTP).
THE FASTEST GROWING DISTRIBUTOR 2012
One Trade (a structural
subdivision of the GC SNS,
responsible for the distribution
of OTP), is given the status
of The Fastest Growing
Distributor 2012.



More awards

SPONSORSHIP AND CHARITY

THE STATE TRETYAKOV GALLERY, SAVVINO-STOROZHEVSKY MONASTERY, PERSONAL INITIATIVES

THE STATE TRETYAKOV GALLERY

Zelfira
Tregulova
Director General
www.tretyakovgallery.ru

The SNS Group of Companies has supported the Tretyakov State Gallery since 2011. We are proud to be a member of the Society of Friends of the Museum, a unique repository, and a symbol of the rich historical and cultural heritage of our country. Within a cooperative framework, we practice the principle of targeted assistance, supporting specific joint programs and projects.


2011
With the support of the GC SNS, an exhibition of Nikolay Nikolayevich Ge What is Truth? is held, timed to the artist's 180th anniversary and becomes one of the largest exhibitions of the year.
2012
With the support of the GC SNS were held:
– Konstain Korovin. Painting. Theatre. On the 150th anniversary of his birth, the largest exhibition project of 2012;
– Restoration of Mikhail Nesterov’s painting Youth of St. Sergius.
2013
The GC SNS supports the exhibition, Mikhail Nesterov. In search of his Russia. On the 150th anniversary of his birth, which goes on to be the largest exhibition project of 2013.
2014
With the support of the GC SNS:
– the GC SNS supports the restoration of Ilya Repin's painting The Reception of the Volost Chiefs by Emperor Alexander III in the courtyard of Peter's Palace in Moscow and an its frame.
– a number of different art albums are published. They dedicated to the painters of different eras.
2015 - 2016
V.M. Vasnetsov’s painting After the massacre of Igor Svyatoslavovich with the Polovtzy is restored with the support of the GC SNS. Since January 2016, the restored painting is available to be seen by visitors at the Tretyakov State Gallery.
2016 - 2017
With the support of the GC SNS, two paintings of Ivan Aivazovsky are restored: Near the Caucasus Shores and Rainbow, which then were presented to the general public in the same year as part of a great exhibition timed to the artist's 200th anniversary.
2018
With the support of the GC SNS:
– Restoration of K. Lebedev painting The removal of the bell. Martha Posadnitsa. The destruction of the Novgorod Veche (1889);
– The exhibition The pictures of the Russian History.
2019
With the support of the GC SNS:
– restoration of I.N. Kramskoy’s painting Christ in the Wilderness (1872);
– publication of the art book V.D. Polenov in the Middle East, part of the series The World through the Eyes of Artists.

SAVVINO-STOROZHEVSKY MONASTERY

ARCHIMANDRITE
SAVVA
Head of monastery
www.savvastor.ru

Since 2008, the GC SNS has been actively involved in the revival of the Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery, the oldest leading Orthodox shrine since 1398 and representing a very significant place, both historically and spiritually. During the fruitful years of cooperation between the GC SNS and the monastery, a variety of large-scale restoration works were realized. In the future there are no less ambitious plans.


2008 - 2009
With the support of the GC SNS:
– the full reconstruction of the boiling house of the orphanage was finished;
– implementation of a large-scale project to restore the Small Refectory with a fireplace.
2009 - 2011
A large-scale project to restore of the entryway group with a flight of stairs and a lift, through which parishioners with disabilities can now go up the 2nd floor of the Church of the Transfiguration was realized by the GC SNS.
2012 - 2013
With the support of the GC SNS a large-scale project to restore the Patriarch’s chamber is implemented. Now the Patriarchal Chamber performs the function of a reception for His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All-Russia during his visits to the Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery.
2014 - 2016
With the support of the GC SNS:
the implementation of the project to restore the Single-columned Refectory clamber, created more than 300 years ago. In this project special attention should be paid to painting and a luxurious tiled stove.
2017
With the support of the GC SNS:
the implementation of the final stage of the project to restore the Single-columned Refectory clamber: installation of chandeliers (traditional Orthodox chandeliers) and furniture for refectories.
2018 - 2019
With the support of the GC SNS:
the implementation of the project to restore the Church of Sergei Radonezhsky: carrying out full complex of restoration, including the iconostasis.

PERSONAL INITIATIVES

The GC SNS supports and participates in the private initiatives of employees who combine to help colleagues and their families who are in difficult life situations, as well as the wards of orphanages in various regions of our country.

Our programs:
– assistance to employees/employee family members: the collection of funds for expensive treatment and operations; the collection of funds to help those who find themselves in difficult life situations;
– ​Let's give children faith in miracles!: a traditional New Year's project, within which we fulfil the most cherished desires of the orphanage children.
Thanks to such projects, any employee of the GC SNS can contribute to the fortunes of big and small people throughout the country, regardless of the grade and position. Always powerful in response and a successful history of holding charity actions of the GC SNS confirms: we are powerful together!
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