Russia, Moscow, October 20, Today Expert advertising agency announced giving Ilim Pulp Finance (100% affiliated company of Ilim Pulp Enterprise) bonds “A” security rate, company’s public affairs said. “A” rate is characterized by a high security of bonds and low level of obligations non-fulfillment. It also implies high industrial and commercial activity standards, financial stability, as well as high level of corporate management policies of the company during the period of bonds circulation necessary for full and timely fulfillment of obligations, envisaged by the issuing parameters. According to Ilim Pulp exchequer director Yuri Novzhilov, the issuing of “A” security level will provide the growth of investors’ confidence in the company and Ilim Pulp Finance bonds in particular. Ilim Pulp Finance bonds were issued on April, 3 2003. The account on issuing of the bonds was registered by the Federal commission on securities on April, 15 2003. The first coupon on joint-stock company Ilim Pulp Finance bonds was paid on September, 30 2003. The bond face value is 1 thousand rubles. The bond circulation term is that of 3 years. The coupon interest is paid semi-annually. The interest rate on each of the coupon periods is 7,5% of the face value.