Russian Helicopters announces 2012 results

Company has 21 percent growth in revenues and delivered 290 helicopters in 2012, in 2011 the company delivered 262 helicopters. Russian Helicopters have announced their results for 2012, helicopter deliveries increased by 10.7% and reached 290 units; A backlog of 817 firm orders as of 31 December 2012; Revenue grew by 21.0% to RUB 125.7 billion; Profit increased by 35.2% and totaled RUB 9.4 billion.

Dmitry Petrov, CEO of Russian Helicopters said “Last year was another year of steady growth and successful achievements for the Company. We continued to increase deliveries to our customers, which demonstrates the growing global demand for our helicopters. In 2012 we delivered 290 helicopters of nine different types to our clients from 19 countries – a 10.7% increase compared to the previous year. We maintained our firm backlog at a high level; at the end of the year the backlog stood at 817 helicopters with a value in excess of RUB 350 billion.” Petrov continued “During 2013 we will continue to focus our activities on key strategic areas: we will continue to modernize and diversify our model range, to develop our aftermarket service network and to increase operational efficiency. We aim to further strengthen Company’s global market position, and ensure its further dynamic growth and steady development.”