LUKOIL Retains The Anne McBride Company to Provide an Integrated Investor Relations and Financial Media Campaign

MOSCOW, May 25 /PRNewswire/ -- LUKOIL , one of the world's largest vertically integrated oil companies, today announced that it has retained The Anne McBride Company, Inc., New York-based full service financial communications and strategic consulting firm, has been retained to provide an integrated and investor relations financial media program.

LUKOIL is globally recognized as one of the world's largest vertically integrated companies. The company produces crude oil & gas and refines it into petroleum products and petrochemicals that are used by millions of people every day in more than 30 countries worldwide. LUKOIL is recognized as a leader in Russia as well as within the international markets in its core business.

Gennady Krasovsky, Head of Investor Relations said, "Our partnership with The Anne McBride Company will allow us to more effectively communicate with investors our future growth strategies as we actively enter the U.S. capital markets. AMcB's impressive track record of assisting foreign companies navigate their way through US capital markets, as well as it's ability to build brand awareness and shareholder interest are the primary reasons we selected the firm to represent LUKOIL in it's strategic communications initiatives. We believe that our partnership with The Anne McBride Company will be instrumental in helping us build and enhance shareholder value for LUKOIL."

"We are delighted to be working with LUKOIL. This is a prestigious account and one keenly sought in the industry," commented Anne McBride, chairman and ceo of The Anne McBride Company. "The energy market is currently in the global spotlight and at an exciting phase right now. Our ability to attract media coverage and increase awareness among investors for energy companies has made this sector a focal point of growth for us."

LUKOIL is hosting its 1st Annual Investor's Day on Wednesday, May 25 in New York City at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, and on Tuesday, May 31 at the Savoy, a Fairmont Hotel in London.

About LUKOIL

LUKOIL is one of the world's biggest vertically integrated companies for production of crude oil & gas, and their refining into petroleum products and petrochemicals. The Company is a leader on Russian and international markets in its core business. Every day millions of people in 30 countries of the world buy LUKOIL's products, and use those products to improve the quality of their lives. Every day more than 150,000 people unite their efforts and talents to give LUKOIL its leading market position.

About The Anne McBride Company

Established since 1992, The Anne McBride Company is a full service financial communications and strategic consulting firm based in New York. It offers clients corporate communications, financial media, and strategic and analytical expertise. The Company has developed a unique teamwork approach to assist companies in enhancing shareholder value. The Anne McBride Company has five global offices with over 45 clients and services companies in 25 countries. Recently, the Company has established a practice in China and is rapidly expanding this practice and building its reputation for being a leading international financial communications firm in this market. For more information, visit http://www.annemcbride.com/.

   Contact:  Ivette Almeida, The Anne McBride Co.
             +212-983 -1702 ext. 209
             Ivette.almeida@annemcbride.com